This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1943
Page
2
A garbled report lists a substitute clerk M enjoying a promotion to colonel in Florida. It mentions Mrs Carl Colombo, personal relations, and several unclear names and places including Beach Florida and Eureka, with scattered references to relatives and other mixed details.
The American Legion Post 286 meeting outlined a July 4 week carnival led by William Baron and the Auxiliary. Awards were handed out Sunday. a "We Win" essay was reviewed at Monday's meeting. Plans included 50 cribbage boards and 56 packs of playing cards and checkers to the Lovell General Hospital Fort Devens. Louise Callas named to run the ration board clerical staff to improve services.
Mr and Mrs John Chieeewins of 66 Thompson Street celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a family gathering. The couple have three children Anthony in the Coast Guard John Jr a student Maynard at Bancroft High School Helen an eighth grader at Bancroft School.
The Ration Board invites institutional users to apply now through July 5 for the July August allotment of sugar coffee processed foods and meats.
A reflective quote attributed to Goethe notes that every beginning carries cheer, marking a threshold where action starts and momentum builds.
William Hansen presented medals to high school students chosen by peers and teachers. Naval Cadet Francis Hansen leaves for Dartmouth College training. Lieutenant Eleanor Murphy on furlough from Army hospital. Bernard Lerner discharged due to age. Helonius and Otte discharged for reaching age limits.
The civil service director announced the new eligibility list for Boston residents. Names include Gerla J. Dolan of 3152 Maynard and James Ruggiero of 22 Douglas Ave. Hudker Bapnet of 101 Manning Street also listed.
Lieutenant Paul Richard Lisén, son of Christopier Lisén of 48 Concord Street, has recently arrived at Wendover Field for active service. He entered service on January 2, 19412 as part of the Maynard High Massachusetts unit.
Pvt. Wilkes Brindley of Boston has arrived at the Finance Replacement Training Center for basic finance training. He is married to Mrs. Mar R. Brindley and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Win H. Brindley. Previously, he served as assistant District Auditor for Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. in Boston.
The piece sketches a determined Irish American who advanced from law practice to a Democratic senator from South Carolina and then to the U.S. Supreme Court. It notes his later wartime role as Director of Economic Stabilization under President Roosevelt, guiding price and wage controls with a small White House staff.
Fragmentary report describes a court martial over a first private’s action during a march. Witnesses recall the moment as tense and confusing with questions about reasonableness and duty.
Joseph Arcisz, son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Arcisz of Railroad Cape, was promoted to First Lieutenant in Coast Artillery Anti Aircraft. A Maynard High School and Tilton College graduate, he served in the Air Corps from 1942, later attending OCS before serving as Battalion Logistics and Supply Officer for a 90 MM gun unit at Campingo? Camp Davis North Carolina.
The Maynard Lutheran Church schedules Thurs evening meetings for the Wiies choir at 7 p m and the junior group at 4 0 p m The Sunday School picnic is planned at the Doige farm on Wal tham street at 2 p m A Luther League meeting is set for Tuesday June 22 at the home of Mr and Mrs Wao Hictanen Finnish services are slated for June 27 at 3 30 with Rev Ziljo Heiman of Worcester Mass delivering the sermon
Rev Herbert F Fulton will preach next Sunday with the topic Cur re. In July the congregation will worship at the Methodist church, and in August they will join with the Cantonial church for services. Two children, Lynda Annis and Elisabeth Marsden, are named as well.
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held in the Selectmen's Room at Town House from 7 to 9 PM. Applications for licenses or permits must be submitted to the secretary, Joseph P. Dineen, chairman William Stockwell.
Maynard reports the local rationing board issued tire permits to individuals including Daniel P. Carew Gladys T pein Thomas Kawlio Fre Lakel Levanosky Dominic Mariano Mary P. Tierney Marion Ledgard Robert Ss. OWeil Rodger Matthewman and new passenger tubes for Robert O'Neill Reba Bachareh and truck retreads for Anne Duchlis Boston Edison 1
Aiken expresses heartfelt thanks from the American Legion, Boy Scouts, Police Department and Fire Department for assistance in the search for our beloved son. The message, signed by Bino Sirvic, extends gratitude and appreciation to those who helped.
At Maynard Grange meeting a tie debate on the motion that money has greater influence than smarts was held with Mrs Lee Creighton and Mrs Milton on the affirmative and Mrs Orville Tucker and Beatrice Parsons on the negative. Judges could not decide so hands favored the affirmative. Members enjoyed readings and a nickel match fundraiser for a fall Flower Show. The Ladies' Degree team plans a dinner party and program at Russo's tonight with music and dancing. Donald Jones advanced to PFC and John Dora Jr received a farewell party as Grange activities wind down for summer.
Firemen participate in a bond drive at a meeting held Monday night at the fire quarters. James Bamford received a $56.00 award and James Coxicgnio of the Union was noted for a $254 prize.
Mrs John P, Kootid Hefen and Kuprianchik family thank friends neighbors and relatives for expressions of sympathy flowers and other acts shown during our recent bereavement or sorrow.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.