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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1944
Page
2
Sgt Raymond F McCarthy has come back after five months abroad in the European theater. William Barries RDM third Class visits his mother, Mrs Catherine Buscemi, after ten months overseas.
The Gereech Owl editorial staff seeks to receive the ae ofvall for the egal h school student Pane ee awarded.
The text notes Keough ill at home connected to a local American Legion event. Mentions of grandparents Frank Coffin Newton and Minerva M Carbary Maynard clarify family ties. Sergeant Harold Nordberg visits wife and family in Acton while parents August and (unnamed) Nordberg are noted. Details reference Camp Pickett and Officers Candidate School transfer at Fort Harrigon.
The dedication anniversary of St Casimir’s Church will be observed with a solemn high mass celebrated by Rev W Maciator at eleven o'clock next Sunday morning.
A meeting of the Sixth War Bond committee last week laid plans for the upcoming drive beginning soon. Chairman Leo Mullin introduced regional director Simonds and committee member Hawes as key organizers. The May quota targets 60 000 in Maya bonds with an overall goal of 399 000, with special efforts pledged to ensure a successful drive.
The Maynard Dramatic Club held a meeting at the home of Helen Mark Ketola with 18 members in the service. Samuel Michenie is elected president for 1944 45 and Helen Marco is acting secretary. Members were urged to notify the secretary of any member in the dramatic club. A smorgasbord snack was enjoyed as the group discussed past plays and new ones under advisement.
Mrs. Alice Bradley Ruth G Clair express deep thanks to friends for kind acts and sympathy during a recent bereavement. The family says their support is greatly appreciated and will be remembered.
Mr and Mrs Victor E Pep pard Concord announce their son Lieut Ioey Pisbee Peppard is father to a baby boy born last Saturday November 4 in Orange New Jersey The baby and Mrs Pep pard are reported as doing nicely Ensign Ere Sarvela leaves for Fort Pierce Idaho to duty and was commissioned at St John the Divine in New York City He is son of Mr and Mrs Everett Sarvela Glendale Street Donald F Hanson AR son of Mr and Mrs Hanson Great Road completed 16 months training with the Navy V 12 unit at South College Hanover NJ will report to Batesman School Park New Jersey for further training
Maynard Marlboro high eyes Midland League crown and state Class C title as unbeaten Maynard team faces rival Maynard on Highland City grid. Led by Wally Raeconan under Cleo O'Donnell Rio City has won seven straight, including Belmont and Worcester Trade, with few injuries and top odds in Saturday’s game.
Funeral services for Carrie E Wherren of Maplestreet Acton were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock from the W A Twombly Funeral Parlors. Rev. Harry Roberts of the South Acton Congregational Church officiated. Survivors include Perrin of Detroit and two nephews R B Fergerson of Maryland and David Wherren of South Maine.
Jinda C Boyd age 73 wife of Willard R Boyd died last Sunday evening at Andover Rest Home Andover She was born at Fort Wade Nova Scotia and had lived in Maynard During the service her favorite hymns were sung by Franklin Field of Boston Burial was at Glenwood Cemetery
Sunday afternoon Local No. 140 nominated and re elected the same officers for the ensuing year with Gerald Neentney presiding. December installation planned. Officers listed include Sarvala president Elmer W. Mattson vice president Gladys Mikijaniec recording treasurer Anate O Toole trustee John Robblee and Ciropies Trebendiss.
Maynard Garden Club was entertained with a talk on holiday greens. Members gathered for the meeting and discussed seasonal arrangements and decorating ideas.
The Honor Roll Committee in Maynard added 50 names to the local roll last Sunday. Gold Star names were removed so they can be gold leased, with expected appearance by week end. Christmas Remembrance Fund totals $5,609.15. Committee members Henry Hasee Frank Sheridan Cecelia O Toole and registrar Leo plan a January meeting for final report.
A Grange fair held in Maynard Hall attracted a large social and financial success with decorated tables. Members chaired booths for can goods preserves aprons penny-sale and entertainment while prizes were awarded for crafts and handmade items. A regular Maynard Grange meeting followed, naming officers and planning the memorial service and next year’s Pomona election.
Natick High dominates Maynard High in a Midland League game, finishing with a large margin as Natick’s balanced scoring carried them through every period and the late surge produced a final 19 points in the final period. Several Maynard regulars were sidelined, limiting their defensive effort.
Staff Sgt. te throp A. Kenfield, son of Glen and Mrs. Kenfield, of land avenue, participated in the 13th AAF daylight raid on Batika. The mission lasted fifteen hours, the longest ever by B 24 bombers, with heavy anti aircraft fire and aerial combat. Four enemy zeros were downed and several allied planes involved in a lengthy dogfight.
Walter A. Cheslak, 34, son of Genevieve J. Cheslak, received a commission as second lieutenant in the Medical Administrative Corps at Camp Barkeley Texas officer school. Cheslak is a graduate of Laynard High School and Holy Cross College.
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