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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1940

Page

2

Mauna Loa Erupts Threatens Hawaii Island Scene

The article describes Mauna Loa on Hawaii Island as the world’s largest active volcano, its enormous lava dome rising from the Pacific, with recent eruptions prompting warnings and drawing scientific attention. It notes lava flows reaching the sea, steaming vents, and glowing lava columns seen from distant hills, while Hawaiians honor Pele and tourists visit for study and viewing.

Ashington Haywait Thomas A. Jagger Oll Ie Elty Hilo Ber Pacific Ocean National Graphic ‘Society Hawaii Mauna Kea Mauna Ree Java Amare Bines Honolulu Ogeen Mau- Lopi Pele Mauna Loa Hawaii National Park Mauna Loals Kilauea Toretae Mule Mau Gael Crater

World Turning Point Predicted by Chinese Seer

An article notes a Chinese seer named Mr. Chang forecasting a decisive year ahead. Predictions center on Chiang Kai-shek, possible Sino-Japanese conflict, and a pivotal moment in history, described as a crossroads of destiny.

Pbhanghai Ace Ing Mr. Chang Fa Ouin Chi Ngxt Chiang Kai-shek

Hold Military Field Mass Held in Washington Area

The annual memorial Military Field Mass by Catholic organizations of Washington, Maryland and Virginia will feature Robert L Sheridan of this town as general committee chairman. Auxiliar bishop John F O Hara, former Notre Dame president, will preside and preach. Rev Patrick N McDermott of Atlanta Iowa, Legion chaplain, will celebrate. Invited guests include President and Mrs Roosevelt cabinet members Supreme Court Justices and high Army Navy officials.

Maynard Washington D C Maryland Virginia Robert L Sheridan John F. O'Hara Notre Dame University C S Army and Navy Patrick N. McDermott Atlanta Iowa American. Legion Franklin Roosevelt Supreme Court Congress Army Navy

Exhibition at Maynard Junior High School Tomorrow

Maynard public schools host an exhibition at the junior high tomorrow with afternoon and evening programs. Tea serves from four to six in the afternoon while the evening features school orchestra selections under Miss Eleanor Colburn, a dramatic reading at eight, and a display of student artwork supervised by Micé Anne Pasakarnis and Walter Tierney with Miss Rath E Wild involved. The event invites the public to view the pupils’ fine work.

Ie Ea Gerem Ynard Orchesa Eleanor § Colburn Supersthie Micé Anné Pasakarnis Art Su‘perietsor Walter Tierney Manuel Rath E Wild Scheres Beld Seared Pees

West Acton Pioneer George W Mead Dies at Response

The body of George W Mead formerly of West Acton was taken to Mount Hope cemetery for interment after dying suddenly at a house in Boston. He lived many years in Town Townsend and led local business, head of Mead Co commission merchants of Ripston, served on the board of directors for Acton Agricultural Association, and was active in local affairs. Funeral by Waterman and Sons of Boston scheduled for 2:30 PM at the Universalist church home.

West Acton Mount Hops Townsend Bis Town Gpenins R. Ead. Co Rome Arlington Francis V. Mead Acton Ows Wilmot Universalist Canen Ae Rickinare A Waterman Ang: Sons Wealth Avenue Boston

Population figures for WaDFORD from early census count

Preliminary returns of the Six Census as of April 1 show WaDford population at about 3002. The report notes male coin population and fares details referenced in the 1940 count, with some garbled text remaining unverified.

Wadford

Immigrant students receive state certificates at George Washington auditorium

Maynard A class of about one hundred foreign born residents completed this year's Adult Alien Education School. The program featured a salute, America sing along, poems, skits, and a basket of student demonstrations. Certificates were awarded to all, diplomas to five, and perfect attendance honors to Julia Beshta, Mary Yaskiewicz, and Alma His.

Maynard George Washington Auditorium Gregory Wagiluk Willam’ Baron Frank J. DeMars A. L America Elli Maki Nowine Arcist Julia Beshta Joseph Girdziewski Alina Guntalson Alma ‘Hiltunen Ila, Kangas Santa Mariano Mary Porazzo Annie Skirton Martha Wirtaren Elli Wuojarvia Ne Bobka Michael Caban Anne Dequeries Joseph Kowalewski Illiam Kuzma Fannie Liverman Victoria Luchinskas Stefana Snendik Mary J. Guyton Mary L. Doyle Ote Schools J. Francis Cleary Wil Julia Beshta Mary Yaskiewicz Alma Eleanor S Ciburn Grace. Tucker Walter Cheslak

Funeral service held for Mrs Margaret MacDougall in West Acton

The late Mrs. Margaret Campbell MacDougall mother of Daniel N. MacDougall died after months of illness and was laid to rest in Mount Hope cemetery West Acton. Funeral services were conducted at West Acton Baptist Church by Rev. Arthur H. Wilde with Russell Briggs leading hymns. Grandsons Allert Roderick Edward and Donald MacDougall served as listeners. Survived by sister Mrs Annie MacInnes of Chapel and her son with six grandchildren. Burial followed in Mount Hope cemetery West Acton.

West Acton Margaret (Campbell) MacDougall Daniel N. MacDougall West Acton Baptist Church Arthur H. Wilde Russell Briggs Allert Roderick Edward Donald MacDougall Warren ‘A. Twombly Maynara Ms. MacDougall Arlington Street Cape _. Bretton Novasata Annie. MacInnes Chapel Buria Mount Hope

Ladies Auxiliary Whist Party Winners Named

The A. H. Auxiliary Maynard weekly whist party featured prizes to many members including Mrs Minchie Campbell Mrs Elizabeth Kopp and Mrs Erine Barsteah. Other prize recipients included Mrs Jacob Le Mer Mrs Margaret Kelley and several more. The Lexington Magnant high baseball schedule mentions Crowe.

Society to Celebrate June 15 and 16 in Natick

The Society of Saint Anthony Padua plans a two day event with a parade and wrestling at Crowe Park on Saturday evening. Feature bout pits Charlie Strack against Jim Casey while Rosini's Natick band provides music. Sunday includes a 10 30 mass at St Bridget's church and a park event with music and a field day finish with fireworks. James Russo chairs the event with Biswell Salamone as vice chair.

Maynard Society of Saint Anthony Padua Crowe Park Charlie Strack Jim Casey Rosini Band of Natick St. Bridget's Church Créwé ‘Park James Russo An Biswell Salamone

Memorial Sunday Service and Memorial Day Plans

Maynard community groups and their auxiliaries will hold Memorial Sunday at the Finnish Congregational church with a 10 45 a m sermon by Rev George A Koponen. Maynard Post plans Memorial Day exercises inviting all fraternal societies to participate with Commander Angusson leading and A L DeMars Post in charge of the program.

Maynard George A., Koponen Maynard Post Angusson Ittee Frank J. DeMars A. L Peat Ad

Maynard Cabaret Tonight Showcasing Local Pupils

On Monday evening May 27 at 8 15 at Maynard high school Miss Mildred Goddard presents her pupils in a cabaret and dance with solo and group numbers. The program features Rita and Mary Schwenke Mary Graceffa Rose Buscemi Rosemary Muscato Beverly and Jackie Nixon Betty Passin en Joanne Moore Betty Ann Marchant Mary Lew Beadréau Joyce Gilman Marion Bell Patricia Tier ney Helen Whitney Glena Sawyer Mary Windsor Lota Wylie Lois Conrad Virginia Bryant the Keefe sisters Viola Thatcher and partner. Music will pan Miss Helen Henry.

Maynard Maynard High School Mildred Goddard Rita Mary Schwenke Mary Graceffa Rose Buscemi Rosemary Muscato Beverly Jackie Nixon Betty Passinen Joanne Moore Betty Ann Marchant Lew Beadréau Joyce Gilman Marion Bell Patricia Tierney Helen Whitney Glenna Sawyer Mary Windsor Lota Wylie Lois Conrad Virginia Bryant Keefe Viola Thatcher Helen Henry A Timbers Sbers Ha Gram Jearn Daisy

Record of the 12th annual six mile FinishvAm League race

Maynard gears up for the 12th annual six mile FinishvAm League race next Sunday at 1:30. Notable runners include Les Pawson Johnny Kelley Jim Hennigan Hank Zamperelli and Eric Pentti with Pawson seeking a repeat victory and Zamperelli aiming to defend 1936 road and cross country wins. Local stars Walter Crotty and Bob Campbell feature among favorites with prizes donated by local officials.

Maynard Moreton Les Pawson Johnny Kelley Jim Hennigan Hank Zapaperelli Eric Pentti Scaliber Massachusetts Fort Pond Ocracy Ry Kote Te Pawson Andrew Zamperelli Mederios Johnny Simmon's - Donahue Dempster la Tone McGlone Simmons Campbells New England Bob Campbell Walter Crotty Pate Hino Pentti Milrose AA Peking Connors W. Steele Henry Toames Kaleva George H Gutteridge Oace Maynard and Acton

Open House Showcases WPA Projects During Community Week

Mayna hosts an open house policy event this week tied to Work Progress Administration activities. Rosevelt School and Day Nursery School offer hours for public viewing from 1 to 5 pm and 9:30 am to 12 pm respectively. The program aims to show hundreds of residents WPA projects and their impact on unemployed citizens.

Mayna WPA

Maynard Promenade in George Washington Auditorium

The Junior promenade of 1941 will be held Friday evening in the George Washington auditorium with Leona Arciszewski as president and Edward Higgins as vice president. Baron Hugo and his orchestra will provide music, and the committee includes Gladys Boeske Helen Cuttell Jean Davis Raymond Kane John ing and Oe Brown. Ruth Radley serves as faculty advisor.

Maynard Unier George Washington Auditorium Leona Arciszewski Edward Higgins June Carbary Baron Hugo England Piso Sodia Gladys Boeske Helen Cuttell Jean Davis Raymond Kane Johning Oe Brown Ruth Radley Clas

Parking space expansion to serve 250 cars near W B Case store

Maynard-Work proceeds on a new parking area extending from the rear of the W. B. Case store past the Peoples Theatre to Gruber Brothers Furniture Store. Grading and cleanup should finish in a few days, with space for about 250 cars to ease traffic on the main thoroughfare.

Maynard W. B. Case Peoples Heatre Gruberrothers Furnniture

Reverend McCormick Speaks on Maritime Economic Recovery

Rev Dr McCormick professor at St Francis Xavier University Antigonish Nova Scotia led an open meeting in K of C hall discussing the economic recovery of the Maritime Provinces. He emphasized poverty’s grip and local achievements, noting the cooperative movement’s role.

OR McCormick Maynaré McCormick St. Francis. Xavier Uniersity Antigonish Nova Scotia Maritime Provinces K. of C.hall Father McCormick

Adams Tale Surfaces Amid Fragmentary Names

Fragmentary OCR text shows names like George Adams and Mrs. Roger with scattered identifiers. The snippet hints at people and possible titles but lacks a coherent event or clear context for a fuller summary. Further readable content needed to establish a concrete item.

1828 Boston note mentions Bob Campbell and BOrA7

Fragmentary OCR mentions Bob Campbell of Boston with cryptic codes B55 and a 1828 date. Details unclear, but indicates a historical note or listing involving individuals and identifiers.

Bob Campbell Boston

Sidbury-P Funeral for Elmer N Johnson Air Pilot

Funeral services for Elmer N Johnson aged 31 who died in a plane crash near Lake Boon will be held at 2 PM at his parents home in East Sidbury. Rev Brown will officiate with interment in Wordsworth Cemetery Sudbury. Delegations from Marlboro Airport Marlboro Fish and Game Framingham Pilots Assoc and Phileas Co coworkers attend. Johnson a Sudbury native and Marlboro airport pilot leaves parents Carland Eric and sisters Mrs Elmer Nordfelt and Mrs Wayne Morgan plus brothers Howard and Arthur Bullard Jr. He was an installation man at Phileas Co and had 200 hours flight time. The crash scene drew crowds as police guarded the wreckage for investigation.

Sidbury Elmer N. Johnson Lake Boon Lfe Arthur N. Bullard, Jr Montvale Road Wellesley’. Farms Nels Johnson Landham Road East Sidbury Mr. Brown Saxonville ‘Congregational Church Wordsworth Cemetery Sudbury Marlboro Airport Marlboro Carland Eric Howard Framingham Elmer. Nordfelt Sherborn Wayne Morgan Marlborown In Butters

Investigation into fatal Taylorcraft crash near Lake Boon

The Federal Bureau of Aeronautics investigates a Taylorcraft cub crash near Lake Boon after wing fabric tore and caused a plunge. William Butters led the inquiry with wreckage examined at the Town Farm while witnesses described the plane diving and crashing in the woods.

William Butters Federal Bureau of Aeronautica Taylorcraft Cub

Garden Club Plant Sale Planned at Town Hall

Sudbury Chapter Red Cross benefits from afternoon sale organized by Garden Club committee members Mrs. Stephen Gray Mrs Henry Hoeckles and Mrs Eddy Stiles. The event features perennials rose bushes and more with refreshments by Mrs Walter Piper. Proceeds support local emergency drive.

Sudbury Stephen Gray Sudbury Chapte ‘Red Cross Dloti

Local Kickers Tournament Crowned By Jack John

Members of the Maynard club competed in a Kickers tournament last weekend. Jack John won with a score of 81. H Flood scored 81 and Grieves posted 89. Other scores included 89 and 76. The business section notes a move to abolish fire guards.

A Kickers Maynard. C Cli Jack John H. Flood Grieves George T

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