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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
2
Fragmentary snippets mention service members, promotions, and family visits. References include personnel stationed at Newport and terra firma addresses, with names like Koskinen, Kalle Taukkanen, and Mr. Shivaid Hints. Several short notes describe schooling, money orders, and weekend leave.
Promoting from sergeant to private first class, the article notes military promotions and travel by service members. It mentions John Aho of 47 Walnut Street, family moves to Waltham, and Navy connections with Newport. Attendees at the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Conference at the Statler Hotel in Boston are listed along with wives and other residents.
Skeptical readers note the phrase the word Reigns concerns what it ever been curious as highway evac aims to ease traffic. The text hints at a roadside message about open roads and safety, with a focus on evacuations and road use.
A heartfelt thanks from Mrs Amelia Latosalo and son Ernest following the death of their beloved daughter and sister Lilian Laosalo. They thank Maynard Press Club and others for support during the difficult months.
The readable fragments mention a person named Howard who may have left a hospital and was an organist at connected clubs or institutions. I cannot determine a clear event, date, or location from the garbled OCR.
A green back shower Saturday will celebrate the engagement of Miss Irene Morrall to Mr. Joseph Mahan of Marlboro Clinton. Friends and relatives will attend the event strong with good wishes for the couple’s forthcoming marriage.
A report notes Nicholas Drozdowski and Mr and Mrs Raymond Drozdowski living at 48 Mil Street Virginia with navy service as of April 4. The message mentions Peary and Maynard High and indicates he heard from friends who address him in Virginia.
In wartime dimouts New York City moves to safety by testing a practice to persist after the war. London’s blackout accidents warn that reduced illumination could occur here. Mayor LaGuardia and Police Commissioner Valentines push steps to make streets safer for pedestrians and drivers, potentially shutting off German electric lighting during emergencies.
A string of petitions shows multiple divorce actions filed. Frederick Killerby, May pe titions for separation from Josephine Killerby amid intoxication claims. Alice Annett seeks divorce from William Annett of Maynard on cruelty. Blanche Bayeur seeks from Leo Bayeur of Acton for cruel treatment. Esther Take petitions to be freed from John M Clarke, married Milford in 1938.
The Co op softball squad defeated Cutler's Giants 19 to 9 on Sunday May Sr Vose field. Hawes led with strong hitting and pitchers Crowley Roche and Bond contributed solid defense. Final score: Co op 19 Giants 9.
Dr. A. P. Shepherd argues that suffering is not merely evil but a catalyst in human achievement. He critiques modern sentimentalism for ignoring suffering’s historical role in progress.
Maynari Churches announce a 10 45 a m service with a sermon by the Pastor from m on the topic Gans Mictory amien and a large vested choir. Attendance is growing and a June program is being arranged with Memorial Day observance on Sunday. Decoration of graves follows on May 30. Rev and Mrs Herbert Fulston will attend the New England Conference in Worcester May 18 to 24 visiting daughter Mrs Dorothy Ewing.
Church vestry members born in May convene with a Sunday School at 9 15 morning and a 2 30 program in the church yard. Evening service at 7 30 followed by a Tuesday Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Henry Kytola Crane Avenue. Choirs rehearse Thursday.
Following the midweek service on Thursday evening Mrs Alma Hankala will sponsor the coffee table. Sunday School opens at 10 AM and worship at 2 PM with vestry business meeting to follow.
The text plays with the word get in phrases like get married and get obtained, noting varied meanings and the quirks of language. It questions whether phrases such as got married or got divorced align with historical or regional usage and explores semantic shifts.
The text discusses how the U S census defines a farm as at least three acres and notes that official farm size can shrink when crop prices rise. It questions the concept of a small parcel being considered a farm and hints at evolving classifications.
The regular meeting of the Selestmen will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7 o clock in the Town House Selectmen's Room. Applications for licenses or permits should be presented at that time to the scene.
Winifred K Watt of 21 Florida Court was evacuated April 24 from the Administrative School of the Second Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Training Center at Daytona Beach Florida. She completed a six weeks course designed for WAAC members selected for business background education and aptitude. The school's aim is to train women for army office and worker roles to relieve men for active service. Reports from the field indicate that the women soldiers are doing a capable job.
In a cryptic note the term G Map appears linked to an army context while a puzzled phrase hints at a cook. The item reads as a quirky wartime wordplay with no clear event or person named beyond the culinary reference.
Fragmented OCR text shows Maynard Mrs naming a Red Cross chairman. It mentions a 64 day church event and a sum of 8340 pounds to the Red Cross.
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