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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1941
Page
6
The faded text describes an airfield crew and navigation steps. It references true and magnetic north, degrees 0 90 180 270, and adjusting a stringed instrument or device to aim a flight path, noting variation between true and magnetic fields and the process of aligning the course.
A narrative notes a calm westbound flight from Alliance Ohio area across western Massachusetts to East Hampton. It describes navigation by prominent landmarks such as Marlboro Reservoir Worcester Pax towers and Mount Holyoke, the Connecticut River, and river valleys. The piece reflects on compass methods, route adjustments, and the beauty of the trip plus anecdotes about pilots and passengers.
The article lists pilots and crews including Charles Leibman Richard Dwyer Nell Dwyer Frank O’Hara Michael Zombortl John Lacouture and Gusto Durand. They operate a Cruiser Divine and a Taylorcraft night flying group based at Falmouth Camp Edwards Crfton field Framingham airport with repairs underway due to a fire.
Katherine MacDougall of Boston and Mr and Mrs Bentel Micke spent a weekend with family in Rhoda lend. Charles Calloping also visited from Baltimore as other relatives hosted at home. Arthur Hurley and Edward Hurley of Camp Edwards spent a few days with the Nichols family.
In a tense game at Crowe Park Wednesday noon the Visitors edged Maynard-Pete 4 to 3. Tankiewicz tossed four hits and six strikeouts, while Lankiewicz and Priest delivered key hits to clinch the win for Toema black as Higgins and Tonge delivered a late circuit.
The VFW Auxiliary hosted an awards ceremony at Maynard High School. Eight prizes were presented for outstanding student achievement in honor of the annual awards program.
The Maynard team faces a tough season with two key players out and limited experience. Captain Lankiewicz and veterans Higgins Urey and Butch mix lead the lineup as the orange and black contend in a grueling 19 game schedule, including a Midland League game and a stretch toward Middlesex honors.
Fragmentary notes reference individuals Crowley Dora and Lucat in relation to financial duties and a treasurer role. A conductor and a ceremonial follow up are noted, with terms that appear garbled. The text lacks clear events, dates, or organizations to determine a full news item.
The Acton-More 4-H group staged a minstrel show directed by Prank Rrgman at the high school auditorium. Proceeds fund a new 4-H camp at Ashby. Cast included William Sealy Robert Rimbach Burton Me ee Willett Stewart Howard Tracy Curley Gibbons Pletch er Ruth Berglind assisted at the piano.
About 500 people attended the Thursday salad supper in the vestry of the South Acton Congregational Church. The combined chorus of the Acton West Acton and West Concord Woman's clubs provided entertainment. The supper featured volunteers including Mrs Luther B ch and Mrs Lawrence Donnelly and Mrs Charles Capelle.
Vague OCR text describes a benediction at a Boston area church service with sponsors including Mrs. Joseph Din and individuals like Bishop Cushing, Rev. Shaushnessy, Rev. O’Bryan, and Rev. Mulcahy. Attendees seated with church leaders and priests named. exact event unclear.
In a ceremonial selection, Maynard Vert Lanklig was chosen captain of the Nard High team for the upcoming season. The decision follows the players’ lettermen status and the final game last Saturday, with emphasis on his left-handed batting and natural throwing base.
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