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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1944
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Waine Freeman of 84 i than street celebrated their 5 Tears last Sunday eve ng with guests. They were presented a purse by Maynard Board of Selectmen members at a social event. A special town meeting is planned for Monday June 19 to consider appropriations.
Mrs Elizabeth Kokkini and family of Quincy visited Rev and Mrs George Koponen last Sunday. Arne V Luoma, son of Arne H Luoma of 20 Powder Mill road, has been promoted to sergeant after ten months in England. Sergeant Belanger of the RC AF visited his uncle John Kane in Marlboro Street. PFC Anthony Dora returns to Camp Van Dorn after a 16 day furlough with wife Ann and parents at 18 Warren Street. PFC Richard Flaherty spent a few days with his parents after training at Camp Lejeune.
At a Middlesex County VFW meeting in Cambridge Mary Flannery was unanimously elected Junior Vice President. Attendees included Hannah Foley and Katherine Mattson. Installation set for Watertown on June 3. The local VFW meeting featured a memorial service and voting on several new members.
Mrs. Mary Eaton of Kingstreet Worthy Matron of the Maynard Chapter Hast erm Star returned from the 68th session held last week in Springfield. The three day meeting opened Tuesday at the Springfield Auditorium with Lt Governor Cahill representing Governor Saltonstall. Delegates were hosted at a banquet in the Hotel Kimball.
Maynard and twenty six juniors and seniors at the local high school completed the Navy V Radio Technician screen test last Friday under Robert M. Chenevert a U S Navy Reserve Specialist 1st Class. The government aims to spark youth interest in radio tech work and views this as the initial step toward becoming Radio Technicians.
Advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as fast relief for aching tender inflamed feet. It claims first application helps, with continued use curing foot troubles and offers money back if not satisfied. Product marketed through Bilbemaer Inc or druggists.
The annual St Casi mir festival at Crowe Park begins Monday evening and runs through Saturday. The Polish Mutual Aid Society held its banquet Sunday in the parish hall with social and entertainment after the program. The May procession of St Casimir’s Church occurred Sunday afternoon led by the Immaculate Sodality. Rev William Macisarek conducted the services. Pvt Audrey Leard is on a nine day furlough at 13 Warren Street. Louis Collura returned home for a few days at Butler Avenue. Tony Lubin of the U S Navy enjoys his first furlough with his wife and mother on Douglas Avenue. Lieut EB J Flaherty Jr left Boston for San Francisco to report for active Marine duty.
Maynard marks the Co operative Society centennial with a two day event at Vose Park starting June 24. The 2000 members and guests will honor the Rochdale Pioneers and enjoy a dance, all day program, music, sport events, and a catered dinner.
The Kane family expresses sincere appreciation for kind notices floral tributes and spiritual bouquets received during their recent bereavement. Mrs John J Kane and Margaret M Kane extend gratitude for support.
The Maynard Rationing Board last week issued permits for gasoline and tires. Grade 1 passenger tires include Joseph Edwards and others with varying amounts, while truck tires and tubes are allocated to firms such as Maynard Sewer Department and Lovell Bus Lines. Gasoline quota issued to Uno Hietanen for eight gallons.
Maynard area church notices outline May events at the Methodist Church led by Rev A H Niskanen including May 20 programs for those born in May and May 21 services and a reception for new members. The New England Conference in Somerville runs May 24 28 with sermons and memorial services.
Maynard Grange held a Mother's Night program at the Grange hall with a pageant titled Mother's Album. Scenes followed a mother and daughter through life from baby to bride and mother, with songs by Ethel Burgess Hazel Bumpus Peggy Jones and others and a later speaking contest for Junior high students. Carnations honored mothers and a vote named the most popular mother, with a post event collations served.
Rev. George A. Koponen leads a mid week service on Thursday May 18 with a social hour sponsored by Edmund Lindsey. Sunday May 21 features Sunday school at 10 00 a m and an evening service at 2 00 p m with greetings from delegates from the Massachusetts Congregational Conference in Boston last week.
Rev Norman C MacLean leads Sunday activities with Church School at 9 30 for Junior Senior and 6 45 for Beginners Nursery and Primary. Morning worship at 10 45 features a sermon by the pastor and choral music directed by Harold Merriam.
A bowling team journeyed to Anne Duclos and then returned after a ten day furlough spent with family.
Maynard officials plea for citizen cooperation to keep the town clean. A Boston survey found refuse dumped on streets and vacant lots, spoiling the town’s appearance. Residents are urged to use the town dump on Waltham Street and stop dumping refuse elsewhere.
Walter B. Whalen, of Maynard Massachusetts, promoted to Staff Sergeant at Bolling Field Washington. Since June 22 1942 he served as Administrative Non commissioned Officer in the Supply Department. Prior to service he worked for American Cyanamid in Acton Massachusetts.
SGT. Paul J. Koski son of Mr and Mrs John Koski of Maynard Mass completes combat training phases at Mountain Home Army Air Field Idaho before overseas assignment. He is a turret gunner in a Liberator bomber and attended Army Air Forces mechanical schools in Texas and Florida prior to enlistment on June 15 1942. Victor J Kurowski AM3c son of Mr Ignacy Kurowski of Elmwood Street Norman Oklahoma graduated May 6 from the Naval Air Technical Training Center Norman Oklahoma and will transfer to a naval unit afloat or shore station for further instruction.
Mrs. Charlotte Sivonen hosts organist duties as the Junior and Itermediate Christian Endeavor Societies meet at 4 p m with Miss Jean Davis presiding. The Pilgrim Fellowship gathers at 6 p.m. The Ladies Benevolent Society runs a rummage sale Friday and Saturday at 51 Nason Street with Mrs. Elien Weaving as general chairman.
Rev Halsey J Andrews rector conducts Holy Communion at eight in the morning and morning prayer at ten forty five on Sunday May twenty first at St George's Episcopal Church.
Maynard pupils from Roosevelt and Coolidge schools performed under Miss Eleanor Colburn. The program featured solo and group selections across piano violin trumpet clarinet and accordion with pieces ranging from patriotic songs to classical excerpts.
A group of 168 dogs were immunized against rabies yesterday morning in Maynard. Dr Gerald Clinton led the operation at the town building with assistance from health officials, part of ongoing protection plans by the Board of Health.
A short ad-style note urges readers to try Raisin Bran to aid daily digestion and regularity. The message promotes a new product claim under the brand Ady and suggests it as part of a safe daily routine.
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