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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1944

Page

8

Ensign Maynard M Zwirbla Commissioned in Navy Air Force

Maynard Michael Zwirbla son of Mrs I Zwirbla completed training at an Florida Naval Training and was commissioned in the U S Navy Air Force Ensign Zwirbla studied at URI School of Mines and Maynard High School where he excelled in football and basketball He has a brother Sgt Stanley Ll serving in the armed forces

Maynard Michael Zwirbla I. Zwirbla Acton Street Florida U. S. Navy Air Force Wesk Zwirbla Uri School of Mines Naval Air Force Maynar High School Sgt Stanley Ll Armed Forces

Bedford Native George P. Davis 86 Dies in Concord

George P. Davis 86 longtime Bedford resident died last Friday at a Concord rest home. The funeral was Sunday at the Church of Christ Congregational with Rev. Frank W. Thompson officiating and burial in Shawneein Cemetery. Davis, a retired farmer and marketer, descended from Bedford’s old families including Lt Eleazar Davis, a Minute Man at North Bridge. He was a Bedford deacon for about 50 years and lived on Concord Road. He was survived by three nephews, Winifred Fitch, Myron H. Clark, and Herbert L. Clark.

Bedford George P. Davis Concord Church of Christ, Congregational Frank W. Thompson Shawsheen Davis Eleazar Davis Off North Bridge Christ Church Concord Road Winifred Fitch Norwood Myron H. Clark Wallingford

Concord Fire Departments Reached 87 Alarms This Year

Concord and West Concord fire departments answered 87 alarms in 1944, a clear record with most calls for grass and brush fires and chimney fires. Mr and Mrs Paul Cornwall of Acton celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary. their daughter Judith is cited with Cornwall tracing to Adelaide Garthe of Carlisle.

Concord West Concordire Dlear Paul C. Cornwall Acton Theouple Judith Rs Cornwall Adelaide Garthe Emile Thorwald Garthe Carlisle

Dog Clinic In Maynard For Rabies Protection This Saturday

The Board of Health will run a rabies inoculation clinic from 9 to 12 in the Town Building this Saturday. Dr. Gerald Malley of Clinton will supervise with Josiah Herrick, local animal inspector. No charge is involved and dogs must be vaccinated annually to keep the community safe.

Maynard Board of Health Gerald Malley Clinton Josiah Herrick

State Guards Drill At Indoor Rifle Range Maynard

State Guard training at the Non Commissioned Officers School of the 5th Company 29th Infantry covered rifle use and accuracy. Koskinen and Niemi excelled in their first test. A new vault will house the U S Rifle replacing shotguns. Battalion drill set for May 25 1944 at the State Armory Fitchburg.

Maynard 5Th Co State Guard Corp. Koskinen Pfc Niemi U. S State Armory Fitchburg

Tin can collection announced for Maynard May 16

Maynard Frank Rowe chair man of the Salvage Committee announces a tin can drive next Tuesday May 16. Residents are asked to place surplus fans along curbing for easy access by collectors Ray Sheridan superintendent of streets and his crew will conduct the collection. Buy war bonds and stamps.

Maynard Frank Rowe Ray Sheridan

State halves auto mileage for 3 months

Massachusetts state departments report a 48.74 percent cut in state car mileage in the first three months of the year, with 21 percent fewer state cars than 1941, saving 132 164 gallons of gasoline and reducing tire costs by 43 percent. Private car mileage fell 20.93 percent, and overall gasoline use dropped by about 20 500 dollars in gas costs.

State House Boston Massachusetts Pearl Harbor George J. Cronin Saltonstall Cronin

Birth of Daughter to Capt Laughlin and Wife in Concord

Capt and Mrs Henry A Laughlin Jr of River Street Concord announce the birth of a daughter on April 30 at Emerson Hospital. Capt Laughlin has been on leave and is stationed with the U S Army Air Forces.

Henry A. Laughlin Jr River Street Concord Emerson Hospital Laughlin U.S. Army Air Forces

Court Tries Treason By Army Officer In District Court

A U S army officer charged with treason is tried in a U S district court rather than a court martial. The case follows constitutional procedures and reflects civilian judicial oversight of military crimes.

U. S. Army U. S

Children Prepare for First Holy Communion at St Bernard’s

Children of St Bernard's parish are preparing for their coming First Holy Communion scheduled for Sunday June 4 at 8 15 o clock mass at the church. Several from Concord attended the whist and bridge party held by the Lincoln American Legion Post in Lincoln last Thursday night.

St. Bernard’s Parish Concord Lincoln American Legion Lincoln

Musketaquid Sports Meet Plans Outdoor Season

Musketaquid Sportsmen met at Harrington Avenue Wes last Thursday with supper served by the committee. President Pr ey Robertson led the gathering and announced the next meeting on Thursday May 13 at 6. Plans for outdoor activities this season were outlined.

Musketaquid Sportsn el Harrington Avenue Wes Prey Robertson Ann

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