Bond Purchase Reported by Local 140 Union
A defense bond worth $1,000 was purchased by Local 140 T. W. U. Chin. The bond is in addition to prior purchases by the local union and reflects ongoing defense savings activities within the group.
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1942
Page
2
A defense bond worth $1,000 was purchased by Local 140 T. W. U. Chin. The bond is in addition to prior purchases by the local union and reflects ongoing defense savings activities within the group.
Marriage intentions were filed at the Maynard city clerk's office by Edward M. Carbury of Marlboro Road and by James V. Colombo of Waltham Street Maynard. The parties listed include Maryet of Sudarrye Haynes and Rita M Foley of Maynard.
We sincerely thank all friends for their thoughts gifts and care before our recent induction into military service. Charles Syrjanen Matti Syrjanen
A notice calls ex servicemen and others to report Sunday afternoon at the Observation Tower to assist with work, asking them to bring an axe. Miss Rita Foley’s pending wedding to Thomas Gately is announced for Easter Sunday by her friends.
The Marlboro unemployment compensation representative will be at the town building on Wednesday next week from 10 to 3 instead of Tuesday. The following week regular schedule resumes.
The county Legion Auxiliary held a Saturday meeting at Melrose High School with Maynard post delegates including Mrs. Mary Johnston president and Mrs. Eleanor Sheridan among others. A Saturday night whist party awarded prizes to multiple members and a special prize to Mrs. Elizabeth Reed. Mrs Johnston thanked helpers for selling rug raffle tickets, calling the event a success.
Banns read for the second time at St Bridge t s church for Miss Gladys Sexton and Francis Doyle of Tremont street and for Miss Rita Foley daughter of Mr and Mrs Foley with Sherman Ives and Thomas Gately of Great Road.
A daughter was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Walter Howe at St John s Hospital in Lowell. The newborn adds to the Howe family.
Rev. Stanley Gogol leads Palm Sunday rites at Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church 23 Dartmouth Street. Confessions heard before 9 o'clock Mass, with Holy Communion and blessed palms distributed. Pastor preaches Palm Sunday sermon.
The Finnish Congregational Church women plan an Easter bazaar Thursday evening with fancy work and food tables run by a committee led by Mary Osmo Edna Kantisanoja and others. Coffee table sponsors are Irma Boardman and Mary Osmo. Sunday services include Sunday school at 10 8 am morning worship 11 am and Christian Endeavor at 5 pm. A church business meeting will follow. Good Friday services for Maynard area churches run 12 noon to 8 pm at the Finnish Congregational church.
A sacred concert will be presented at the Lutheran Church at 7 30 pm on Palm Sunday with a special choir program. Wernher Pecura saxophonist from Peabody and soprano Mrs Margaret Smith will assist along with additional vocal solos and instrumental selections. A fifty dollar defense fund will be drawn Thursday night at the Smoker by the American Legion post for the Observation Post on Summerhill. Howard Boeske of Pine Camp recently promoted to sergeant spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Boeske.
The Maynard Ark Glee Club performed at the U. S. Building Fort Devens before a large appreciative crowd. The program was varied and well received. The group will give its annual spring concert at Sudbury next Wednesday evening.
Holy Annunciation Russian Orthodox Church hosts Lenten services with Holy Communion on Friday and Saturday. A High Mass by Rev. Alexander Labanoff at ten o clock on Palm Sunday morning features a special choir program.
St George s Church lists Holy Communion at 8 and 9:30 a m and 10 45 a m services with Rev H I Andrews and John Coleman leading Sunday school and morning prayer. Holy Week includes daily 10 30 a m Holy Communion and Good Friday service at 7 p m with a guest preacher.
Palm Sunday morning sermon titled A Question and An Answer. Youth Fellowship meets at noon. A vesper service at 4 pm features the choir singing the last seven words from the Cross. Good Friday union service with Congregational church planned.
Rev Bernhard Hitlila leads Palm Sunday services with Holy Communion in Finnish at 10 30 a m Sunday School starts 9 15 a m Junior choir rehearsal Monday 4 p m Ladies Aid Society meeting Tuesday at Uno Heitania Concord Street Senior choir rehearsal Thursday 8 p m
Miss Catherine Allard underwent an operation this week at Cher Son hospital for appendicitis. Mildred Coburn of Acton Street is recovering from an operation at Framingham hospital.
The Motor Corps women, instructed since November under Lt. Ellen F. Sheridan, completed their convoy drill on Sunday March 22. The Civilian Defense Committee joined the event, with a Roosevelt School gathering, route maps, and identification insignia. After a coffee break, the convoy visited Beyiston Center, Shrewsbury, Hudson, and Chomaton before returning. A banquet at Crosti's Inn in Ashland was planned for March 26.
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen is set for Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 at the Selectmen's Room. Walter Chesiek and Joseph P. Dinesn will present items or be reachable via the secretary.
The article profiles Alan Ladd Veronica Lake Frances Gifford Richard Arlen Barbara Stanwyck SBS Astor Marie Langhanke Richard Denning Bob Hope Madelein Carroll and Judy Canova in film anecdotes. It notes Ladd's two years as a studio laborer Arlen's 200 acre ranch and 52 employees Denning's rise with Dorothy Lamour and Beyond the Blue Horizon.
Maynard maintains a gasless Sunday as dealers and stations close in step with a statewide Friday closure. Deliveries to local stations fall about twenty percent and motorists are urged to avoid long Sunday drives while the 7 pm to 7 am curfew remains in force.
Twenty eight babies were examined at the semimonthly baby clinic conducted in the Health Center Thursday afternoon. Dr. B. M. Cremer was in charge assisted by Miss Mary Ward public health nurse. The next clinic will be held Thursday afternoon April 2.
The family of the late William Goodearl expresses sincere thanks for kindness shown in flowers cards and sympathy messages.
A public appeal promotes buying U S Defense Bonds to support wartime effort. The campaign urges citizens to invest money now to strengthen national security and back military operations.
Friday sale listing 19 cows from Ma Enneguess farm due to lack of help. Outstanding herd credited for TB with calves and fresh cows. Includes Nashoba Pharaoh’s Fanchon No 886864, sired by Langwater Nashoba. herd sire Langwater Pharaoh’s, 38 AR daughter 16985 lbs. Various calves and heifers due April and May.
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