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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1944

Page

2

Maynard News Highlights Local and Military Notes

Maynard residents and friends share updates as K Eimer Makinasie grows duty in Drew Field Florida after furlough at Harrison street. Charles B. Keene heads the Board of Assessors with Edwin Carlton and Ronald Puffer Jr. Also from Fort Myers Florida Pvt. George Williams son of Wayne Williams graduates from the Flexible Gunnery School at Buckingham Field and trains to join Army Air Forces bomber crews. Williams born June 11 1921 is now an aircraft mechanic trained at Lincoln Nebraska Page Field Florida and Niagara Falls New York and will head to overseas unit training.

Fort Myers Fla George Port Myers Gulf of Mexico Army Lincoln

Maynard Sworn Ensign in U S Service Training Unit

Michael Kozek of Maynard has been sworn in and commissioned as an Ensign in the U S Service. St. Louis J Meyers USMS Public Actions Officer from the War Shipping Administration in Boston confirms Kozek’s commission and training role.

Maynard Michael Kozek Commis Oned U. W St. Aiph

Card of Thanks from Nugent Family

We express our appreciation for the many expressions of sympathy received during the bereavement of our beloved wife and mother. To our friends and the Blessed Virgin Mother we extend our heartfelt thanks. Hugh Nugent and Family

Geaire Hanks Hugh Nugent

Snowstorm clears streets after heavy snowfall

The highway department under Superintendent Ray Sheridan cleared streets swiftly after a real snowstorm. They acted as soon as the storm was detected and worked continually to keep roads passable.

Maynard Highway Department Ray Sheridan

Cadet Burnham Receives Short Shooter Medal at Maxwell Field

Cadet Roger H. Burnham age 21 son of Mr and Mrs Harry Burnham of 17 DeMars Street Maynard was awarded a short shooter’s medal for proficiency with the .45 caliber automatic pistol at Maxwell Field Alabama. He is completing nine weeks of intensive pre flight training in military physical fitness and academic subjects.

Roger H. Burnham Harry

Sergeant Sokolowski Promoted to Sergeant at AAF Pilot School

George Field Lawrenceville Illinois announces John S Sokolowski of 22 McKinley Street Maynard Massachusetts has been promoted to sergeant. He is now stationed at the Army Air Forces Pilot School Advanced 2 engine. Dr Feltis former optician now in the Armed Forces spent a brief visit here last week.

George Field Lawrenceville IY -John Dr. Feltis

Card of Thanks for Mary Sheridan Family

The family of the late Mrs. Mary Sheridan express sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness shown by neighbors and friends during their recent bereavement.

Mary Sheridan

Co-operative Quiz Contest Opens March 23 at Maynard

The United Cooperative Society of Maynard starts a weekly quiz contest on March 23 with questions published in the Enterprise and on the store Bulletin Boards. Entries must be in at the Main Store by 12 noon Wednesday after publication for prizes of merchandise and the final judges' decision.

Maynard United Cooperative Society of Maynard Enterprise Co-op Co-Operative United Cooperative Society Quig Rochdale Co-operative System United Co-operative Society of Wendell ‘Willkie Conie Wa

Selectmen to Add Six New Street Lights

The Board of Selectmen were advised by Boston Edison that dimmers on street lights will be removed and six new lights will be installed in the near future after citizens requested more illumination.

Maynard Board of Selectmen Boston Edison Company

Maynard Grange Notes Highlight March Meeting

Maynard Grange held its monthly Ladies' Degree Team meeting at Mrs Leslie Sims home with many members attending. Discussions covered Grange work and St Patrick's Day games. Roy Hawes tops the guest list and Miss Ethel Bur wears is soloist for the night. An April 20 rehearsal and April 27 inspection are planned. Applications for membership were urged. The Alea Bridge Club met at Mrs Francis Alving's home.

Lie Sims James Smith Edmund Whitney Alton Sims Ralph E. Smith Grange, Hall Maynard Grange Elks Hall Alea Bridge Club Francis Alving

Gather Your Scrap and Throw It at Hitler War Bond Drive

A wartime call to citizens to gather scrap material and purchase war bonds and stamps to support the war effort. Citizens urged to turn in scrap metal and buy bonds to fund military operations and supply chains.

Italy U. S. Treasury Hitler

Union Congregational Church Lent Services and Activities

The Union Congregational Church schedules Lent services on March 26 with a 10:45 morning worship led by Rev. Norman C. MacLean and music by the choir under Harold Merriam. Junior and Senior Church School start at 9:30, Beginners at 10:45, plus a Pastor's Study Class for prospective members at 9:50. Various youth and church activities follow, with guest speaker Rev. Wesley A. Mallery on March 29 at 7:30.

Union Congregational Church Ee Mee Maer Jorman Sandy Norman C. MacLean Harold Merriam Charlotte Sivonen C.E. Society William Crosby C. E. Society Amedrey Olsen Pauline Boesks Jean Davis Pilgrim Fellowship Wesley, A. Mallery The Congregational Church of Mansfield

Finnish Congregational Church to Host Anniversary Services

The Finnish Congregational Church in West Barnstable Massachusetts announces a mid week Lenten service Thursday evening with sermons by Pastor George A Koponen. Following social hour coffee will be provided by Mary Kari and Antti Aho. Sunday School starts at 10 am with special anniversary services at 3 pm and 6 pm featuring guest speaker Rev V V Sun delin of West Barns table.

Methodist Church Maynard Sermon Series and Services

The Morning Worship at the Methodist Church Maynard will begin at 10 45 a m with a large vested choir. Rev Fulton delivers the next sermon in the series A Soldier s Tribute to Jesus The concluding sermon on Characters entering into the Passion of Jesus was last Sunday The Church School meets at 9 30 a m with Junior Church featured Confirmation Class meets at the Parsonage at 4 5 and 7 p m with reception on April 2 Palm Sunday Lenten Service is Thursday March 30 at 7 30 p m on Suffering for the Sake of Righteousness The Holy Communion service is April 6 in Passion Week Youth Fellowship meets in the Chapel after the morning worship The pastor will speak at vestry Sund ay on A book we ought to read

Methodist Maynard Massachusetts Herbert F Palm Sung

Easter Week Activities Announced at Local Church

Easter Sunday services include Sunday School at 9 30 a m English worship at 10 45 am Finnish worship at 7 30 pm. Lent series continues Tuesday March 28 at 7 30 pm with vespers in both Finnish and English. On Thursday March 30 the Women's Choirs meet at 7 pm.

January fat salvage tops quota by 139 percent

Maynard reports that January figures show the town exceeded the fat salvage quota by 139 percent with housewives delivering 1,781 pounds. The swing from the previous month shows the quota lagging, while the January total surpasses expectations.

Maynard J Tobin

Legion Acce Gift of Track

A local town meeting discusses a gift of track facilities from the Legion Acce organization. Officials consider funding, impact on youth programs, and future use of the athletic space.

Legion

Maynard Finnish Congregational Church Anniversary Observed

The Maynard Finnish Congregational Church marks 38 years as a mission church aided by the Massachusetts Home Missionary Society. A Sunday program features Rev. V V Sundelin, Rev. George A Ko, and the Finnish choir under Lauri Koski, with Mrs Ida Pekkala reporting on the year and delegates from nearby churches expected to attend.

Maynard Massachusetts Home Missionary Society Home Missionary Society Sarah Barek E Kansanoja Mma Matti Pudas Fred Murty Ry Launola Yrjo Kansanoja Beata Wuorio Lauri Koski West Barnatable Mass Lillian Pekkala George A. Ko Ida Pekkala Catter Fitchburg Lillian Pekkala P Esther Kopenpi Aili Hekkala Ida Pek- Agda Reini Miriam Pinalehto John. Johnson John Pinalehto Mary Ostho

Former Local Tad Finishes In Road Race

Meelkho mnaved treet here years old, who moved about a year ago to Roxbury, ran in the annual 6 mile race for boys 24-18 years at South East St Patrick's Day. He finished well up the list among 120 starters as friends here note his success. While living here he attended local schools and was considered popular.

Meelkho Roxbury Vine Street Roxbury South East

Ration permit and gas line items listed for March

The notice records grade 4 passenger tires grade 14 passenger tires and passenger tubes issued by the local ration board for March. Names such as Allan Erickson Kenneth Meister Robert Kierstead and Jonas Koskela appear among the recipients along with service stations and bus lines receiving gasoline and tubes totaling eight gallons.

Maynard Coonifford Coom Parker Beara Kierstead Gicewdeneenso Aune Philip Brescia Tirce Jonas Koskela Allan Erickson Kenneth: Meister Robert Kierstead Epee Cee Zuaial Lovell Fowler

Aviation Cadet Leslie B Rivers Arrives at School

From Seymour Johnson Field North Carolina records show Aviation Cadet Leslie B Rivers of 4 Chandler Street arriving this week at the Aviation Cadet School to begin training.

Seymour Johnson Field Leslie B. Rivers Chandler Street Aviation Cadet School

Maynard to host Mizpah Rebekah Lodge special meeting

The Rebekah Assembly president visits Mizpah Lodge for a March 30 special meeting to confer degrees. Guests include Mrs. Jesse Atkins of Massachusetts and district officers from Framingham and West Acton. Supper at 6 30 p.m. Tickets via Mrs. Abe Price Hazel Price Mary Isner. Next P.N.G. Association meets March 23 at 7 p.m. at the I.O.O.F. hall.

Maynard Rebekah Assembly Mizpah Rebekah Lodge Jesse Atkins Massachusetts Adelaide Tobey Framingham’ and Staff Noble West Acton West Concord Fram

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