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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1945
Page
2
Gracefa of South Acton is stationed in New on Saturday after a 23 day leave. His return marks a brief homecoming for the officer recently listed as with the Star.
Sergeant Dora promoted in rank and stationed in Germany. Mrs. Aubrey Leard and family note her husband in action months ago. Mr and Mrs John Johnson report their son arriving safely in France. Sergeant Johnson of the 253rd is stationed overseas. Postmaster Frank Sheridan returns to town after illness.
Petty Officer I Conirad Mayberry of the U S Reserve is on a 30 day leave at his home in Newry Spring. After leave he will report to Dublin Georgia for duty.
Maynard-Thd Junior High pupils gathered in the school gym on a February Wednesday to present athletic coach Dick Lawson with a monetary gift acknowledging his efforts. The ceremony featured songs including the Marine Hymn and Auld Lang Syne, while a speech by Caisson Serenade Salvatore Salamone highlighted his appreciation.
Richard J. Trench, an honor student, completed graduation on February 19 at Sampson Naval School in New York. He entered the service in June 1944, a week after finishing his studies.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Jones of Butler Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Basilone to Maynard, a high school secretary, with plans for a future wedding in the near term.
A short reflection notes that a friendship that makes the least noise is often the strongest to a zealous observer. It emphasizes quiet bonds over loud displays and suggests restraint in emotional expression.
A three day triduum honoring St Casinati, patron saint of the church, was held at St Imir's church over the weekend. A Missionary assisted by Rev W pieaclenrek conducted services. Large congregations attended Masses and devotions with a solemn ceremony Sunday morning.
Fragmentary text notes a sale event in Columbus linked to Maynard with scattered phrases about talent, dates, and action. The readable segments offer no clear subject, participants, or location beyond these hints.
A fragment notes Miss Seder playing a role in a three-part event. The piece mentions Mr A Seder of Acard and references a theatrical setting with a liberal theme and a character identified as qubidr in the narrative.
Staff Sergeant Donald R Thompson son of George B Thompson of 178 Great Road Maynard served as aerial engineer with the Fifth Air Force Troop Carrier unit. He logged over 200 flying hours and flew missions to the Philippine Islands and front lines in New Guinea New Britain Admiralty and the Philippines. Thompson graduated from Maynard Schools and enlisted in September before training at Douglas Aircraft Long Beach California and departing for overseas duty in November 1943.
Private Trachim served overseas for two years with an ordnance depot unit in New Guinea. He describes enduring 152 air raids and frequent enemy attacks while in the field. He recalls seeing Japanese planes shot down and notes his unit’s steady fire as they faced stubborn resistance.
Weynard The first Grange meeting since January installation will be held tonight in the Grange Hall. An evening of criteria and a one act comedy titled Service is planned. Mrs Alfred Mariano leads the skit and will also appear in it with other Grange members.
Joseph M. Quinn of Maynard, attached to the First Cavalry, took part in a rapid assault that penetrated Manila and liberated 3700 civilian internees from the University of Santo Tomas campus. Quinn’s division had earlier secured the Admiralty Islands in 1944 and then moved to Leyte. it now fights in the Luzon campaign.
Mrs. Howard Wilson of Brooks Street entertained the Garden Club on Monday March 5 with strong attendance. The Red Cross was supported with a ten dollar donation. Vandérhoof of Concord shared colored garden pictures explained by the hostess. Refreshments followed in the dining room prepared by Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Fulton and Mrs. Prescott.
A Marlboro girl, Jaaskela, celebrated her 28th birthday at her sister Stella Pekkala's home in Sudbury. Local friends attended, enjoyed games and refreshments, and a large birthday cake was a centerpiece of the festivity.
Maynard Junior hostesses invite 18 to 30 year olds who have not attended any USO dances to join upcoming events. Interested individuals may contact Margaret Fidanza Sylvia Nyholm Helena Sofka Jean Tucker or Jean Davis for details.
Members from all branches of the Red Cross participated in a program with Mr and Mrs Creighton and Mrs Sohn Des from Maynard attending.
Sunday meeting at St. Mir's parish hall with John Kullle as president. Members thank contributors and praise a Christmas gift of $5 sent to each person by the Society.
Local entertainer Miss Phytlie Christofono headlined a program for returned wounded veterans at Cushing General Hospital Framingham last week. She sang cowboy tunes and tap danced with Pop Steinhan, Miss Ann Christofono, Eve and Ann Tardolia are listed as performers from Framingham.
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