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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
2
Local veterans and relatives are mentioned during furloughs and returns. Ernest Jannuzzo and John Kuchun, both veterans, visit family before resuming duty as did Petty Officer John Labowicz. Births are announced for a daughter at Emerson hospital and a report of Thomas Prosper’s status is noted.
Maynard hosts a public meeting to discuss forming plans for a second annual school gridiron banquet. The event, inviting IMS and sportsmen, will celebrate efforts from the season despite varying success.
Mary Woodside reports a neighborhood hat incident as a dog chased the hat away. Herbert Lawton, a theatre projection operator, enjoys a long overdue vacation. Josephine Sheehan renews teaching duties and viola violin. 1st Lieutenant Gladys Taylor, Army Nurse, visits brother Frank Taylor Brownstreet on a 30 day furlough.
Oct 15 regular drill at Company Headquarters lists new enlistees James H. French Jr. of West Acton and Bernard E. Quinn of Sudbury. French is a former sergeant with World War II service in the South Pacific. State Inspection set for Monday Oct 15 at 6 PM. NCO School meets Thursday nights at 8 PM for all sergeants and members seeking promotion.
Mr. and Mrs. Donohue of McKinley Street were honored at a Sospatha dinner marking their marriage in Maynard. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Donohue, Mr. and Mrs. Isabelle Stone, Mrs. Ernest Wollerscheid, Alice Wollerscheid, and Helen Wollerscheid of Waltham.
The family of Frank Brady Spence expresses thanks to attendees of the memorial service at Union Congregational Church and to those who sent flowers and offered sympathy. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spence Shirley Spence and Richard Spence.
Senior Margaret Dineen wore her gown for the first time at Emmanuel College Gown Day. Holy Mass celebrated by Reverend J D D. Communion Breakfast followed in the college hall. Miss Dineen is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Dineen Lincoln Street.
More than 1100 people had X-rays in Maynard’s free community program in front of the Town Building last week. The Maynard Christmas Seal Committee organized the event with help from the Board of Health Local 140 CIO the Board of Selectmen and the Police Department. Proceeds from Christmas Seals funded the effort.
Natick lodge and suite officer G E R Duncan McLaughlin paid an official visitation to Maynard Elks on Monday evening. A class of candidates was initiated into membership at a meeting in S O O F Hall followed by supper in the Elks Home.
Corporal John Hekkala Jr of 40 Douglas Avenue is on a 21 day furlough from Fort MacLellan Alabama. Arthur F L Carbary SM 2c is visiting his mother on furlough after returning from Germany. Worcester residents Mr and Mrs Edwards were guests for the weekend of daughter Mrs Dominic Mariano. Paul O Hyden of 20 Roosevelt Street had a tonsillectomy at Emerson Hospital on Tuesday October 9 and is recovering well.
Despite poor weather Maynard Country Club held its annual Play Day with 18 holes for men and 9 for women. Awards went to Wentzell and Lopacz for low gross, Renaud and Garrity for low net, with multiple names earning top spots in long driving accuracy and putting contests. A banquet followed at 6:30 with decorations and entertainment.
Reports from Baton Rouge indicate a wartime labor shortage in parts of Louisiana. State War Manpower Commission director Robert D. Reeves notes notable cutbacks and a lack of common labor amid ongoing mobilization.
The family expresses sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness during their bereavement. They thank their pastor Rev Norman Ghenna and specific relatives and couples for comfort and help in the loss of their loved one.
Maynard High School launched its bowling league at Lynch Alleys on Nason Street. Early momentum suggests a spirited season as students posted scores last week and preparations continue.
A disjointed clipping reports a complaint about a manager described as overly kind, causing tension at a municipal office. The fragment mentions a discharged employee and feelings of being pushed toward freedom as an American, with unclear context and garbled phrasing.
The Maynard Woman's Club held its fall meeting at Ri of Chalt with harpist Mrs. Helen Bedford. President Mrs. Victor Peppard led a vote to donate ten dollars to wounded veterans at General Hospital Framing and five dollars for Christmas bags. Two card parties were planned for fall and winter at the homes of Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Maginnis, with dates to be announced. Refreshments followed, and fall decor by Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Fulton enhanced the event.
Maynard Pilans report the campaign to raise four thousand dollars for the Soldiers Christmas Remembrance Fund. A five dollar gift is planned for each service member. A mill collection is set for Friday October 19 and a house to house canvass the following week October 22 to November 3. Committee meets October 15 at Town House to report progress.
Private first class Adolph A. Wattu aged 21 of Tremont Street was discharged at Fort Devens on September 29 after two and a half years of service. He entered service May 2, 1942, trained at Fort Bragg, and joined the 645th TD Battalion, 45th Division. He landed in Africa in 1943 and served from D Day through Italy and Southern France to Germany. Before service he worked for the American Woolen Company.
Lester, third mate on the John Henry, who returned to New York last Thursday with troops, visits his parents in Maynard. He expresses gratitude for a Christmas money order from the Citizens Committee sent November 1, 1944, and plans to use it for gifts as he recalls Antwerp Belgium service. He brings home souvenirs including painted shoes and a carved Columbus Santa model for his mother.
Rebekah Lodge No. to install officers on October 18 at 7:45 p.m. Mrs. Florence Ricey and the Deborah Lodge staff will install. An early meeting for members only starts at 6:45.
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