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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1951
Page
2
Private Philip Finan returns to Fort Dix after visiting his parents at 13 Lincoln Street. Various locals attend gatherings, visits, and sports events including Elks visits in Milford, a Finnish church revival, and seniors at Senior Rhyne College with notable trips to New York City and Boston during the holiday weekend.
Mrs Irene Mary McLellan 43 wife of Urban McLellan of 54 Maple Street South Acton died Friday night after weeks of illness at Woman's Hospital Brookline. Born in Prince Edward Island she was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Venantius Morrison and had lived in Arlington before moving to South Acton. Survived by husband three sons and a daughter. funeral Monday from H W Martin Funeral Home Lincoln Street Maynard with high mass at St Elizabeth of Hungary West Acton and interment in St Bernard's Concord.
Maynard resident and World War I veteran Maynard Dominick Laskowski, born May 3 1899 in Wilma Poland, died November 7 at Cushing Veterans Hospital Framingham after months of illness. Survived by wife Wanda and eight children. Funeral held last Saturday at W A Twombly Funeral Home with a requiem Mass at St Casimir's Church and burial at St Bridget's Cemetery.
Middlesex County National Bank led a Christmas Savings Club disbursement with $100,000 spread across three banks. Assabet Institution of Savings and Maynard may follow, with Consumer's Credit Union expected to issue similar checks soon.
Mr and Mrs Frank Finocchi of 96 Acton Street celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a small dinner party hosted by their daughter Agnes. They were married in St Bridget's Church by Rev Fr Crowley and have lived in the area their entire married life. Mr Finocchi worked at the local Post Office until retirement. Agnes is attending Northeastern University.
Dr and Mrs James Ledgard of Bronxville New York announce the birth of a daughter born Saturday November 10 at Bronxville. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James J Ledgard of Summer Street.
The Russian Orthodox Church will host a Turkey Dinner next Sunday at 12:30 PM served by the parish women with all the trimmings. A social hour and reunion follow the meal.
The Maynard Woman's Club met on Tuesday November 13 at 2 30 PM at the Knights of Columbus hall. President Mrs Harold Nicola chaired and Dr John Fitzsimmons spoke on Going A W O L with Two seal detailing two cheblains hiking across North Africa to India. Tea was chaired by Mrs Robert Jones and poured by Miss Ethel Butterworth and Mrs Isaac Binks.
The Maynard Free Chest X-Ray program begins Tuesday night November 20 with a mobile van from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in front of the Town House on Main Street. Over 2,000 residents have enrolled. appointments will be mailed before the X ray. The service is sponsored by the Maynard Christmas Seal Committee the Maynard Board of Health and the Middlesex Health Association as part of the TB fight.
Armistice Day was observed at Emerson Junior High with exercises. Maynard announced the program. Dorothea Murphy read the proclamation. Beverly O'Toole gave a Meaning of Armistice Day recitation. Songs included America the Beautiful and Battle Hymn of the Republic. Donald Prescott recited Monument to Unknown Soldier. The assembly ended with The Star Spangled Banner.
The Maynard Council Knights of Columbus stage a large white elephant sale at their hall this Friday at 7 30 PM. Auctioneer William Bill O B and assistants Joe Cleary and Frank Sheridan will auction unusual items, with display windows on Nason Street. Committee leaders are James B Farrell Ralph Sheridan Harold Sheridan and William Smith.
On November 6 in Room 1 of Emerson Junior High eighth grade presented Aida from Verdi. Cast included Aud rey Albert Phil Williams Sandra Larkin Abraham Kaufman Dana Armour Donald Prescott Herbert Cremer John Bondelvitch Richard Bernier David Crotty. Director Robert Kane announcer Robert Ferreira sound Ted Towr. Scenery and costume committees listed with multiple students.
A group of fifty Cub Scouts from Pack No 30 along with parents toured Boston last Saturday visiting the Museum of Art and the Planetarium. PFC Edward F. Arcieri son of Mr and Mrs Loreto Arcieri of 14 Grant Street was home on a 24 hour pass Wednesday and will soon depart for Germany with the 28th Division.
The Belida and Loyko families express sincere appreciation for floral tributes and kindness during their recent bereavement. Signed Peter Belida and Mrs. Nellie Loyko.
Maynard reports the Middlesex County Council of the American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Framingham on November 24. Local delegates include President Mrs Mary Primiano and others. The recent Poppy drive raised 90 gifts for Bedford hospital veterans, surpassing Maynard’s 78 quota.
The FBI reports 76 583 women were arrested in 1950 with 6 328 for assault 1 109 for burglary 1 934 for embezzlement 489 for carrying concealed weapons and 15 963 for drunkenness.
A dance sponsored by The All club will be held at Street Hall on Saturday November 17 at 8 p.m. Maynard Chuck and his band, popular at Hampton Beach, headline the event. Waino Ojalehto and Aune Jaak Kola serve on the dance committee with strong support from local organizers.
A Jacksonville resident reports a different kind of thief involved in an unusual incident. The note mentions an eight prize camellia worth about $80 being stolen, with details meeting unclear sources.
The family of Mrs. Dominick Lal and family express sincere thanks to all boys and friends for their kindness and help during a recent time of need.
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