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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1943
Page
6
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Maynard War Price and Rationing Board Chairman Derosier urged clear consumer understanding of Hamburg prices and points for pre ground and ground to order meat. Store posters show 29 or 28 cents per pound by group, with point values and grinding rules. Consumers may seek receipts, contact the board at 28 Nason Street, and may sue for penalties.
A letter from Lt Franklin Charter A HS 87 now serving with the 414th Night Bighter Squadron in Africa appeals for support for war bonds and stamps. The message emphasizes patriotism and enlistment era fundraising.
Acton residents join annual Emerson Hospital drive with volunteer solicitors organized into South Center West Acton committees. Leaders include Mrs. Charles Vose in South Acton and Mrs. H. Vangim Allen in Center with extensive local helpers and canvass teams across districts.
The Acton Woman's Club met October 13 at the Clubhouse with President P. Durkee presiding. Mrs Leslie Het of Sudbury gave a dramatic reading and contralto soloist Mrs Leo Quinn performed selections. A food sale occurred in the afternoon hosted by Mrs H Vaughn Allen with other members listed as hosts.
The Woman's Church Aid of Center Congregational Church hosts a Harvest Supper on October 21 at 6 30 PM. Mrs Elwin Hollowell of North Acton serves as general chairman.
Maynard High School bowling opens with strong turnout as fans fill Lynch's Alleys. Intertown Bowling League members, set to begin October 18, attend and are surprised by Capt. Maki's team, which posts an impressive total for the 1943-44 season.
Maynard unit schedules regular meeting on Wednesday October 20 at 2 30 to 8 Scout Roony and urges scouts to wear uniforms. They thank Mr and Mrs Johnson of Summer Street for hosting the outdoor fireplace for last night s wiee ie roas t and announce a new Week long Girl Scout event beginning in October with each day dedicated to an outdoors day and a related activity.
Acton Mr and Mrs Ray G Tagenais of Hammond announce the engagement of their daughter Dawn Viela to Howard R Edwards son of Mr and Mrs William yards of Maynard. Sgt Ba eience in Idaho.
Miss Lyli Tervo daughter of Mr and Mrs Waina Tervo of Garfield Street and Corporal James Fraser son of Mr and Mrs James Fraser of Roosevelt Street married last Sunday at Union Baptist Church Saco Maine. Chaplain Lt Robert Turnbull officiated with Dorothy Thompson of Magna sang. The couple left for a Maine honeymoon after a reception at King’s Cabin Maynard and the bride will reside in Saco where Corporal Fraser is stationed.
Acton Junior High School notes show the Agriculture Club with 40 members under sponsor Migs Schmidt and associate agent Miss Phyllis Tower. Meetings are held on the first and third Friday each month with topics from vegetable storage to dairy and poultry practices and several films and tests listed.
In Sudbury this week Red Cross women remain faithful at the Heartquarters, crafting bandages for soldiers and sailors. Dr. Buell, health officer in Dearborn, Michigan, visited town, and Dartmouth cadet Buddy Elime returned briefly from training in the Navy Reserves. William Tufts of Gandy Hill compiled a Revolutionary Cemetery memorial.
September prompts care for wool and velveteen textiles to avoid moth damage. Corduroy and lightweight cotton vestees and collars refresh frocks for a new season, with monograms adding tailored flair to dresses, per Ledger Syndicate.
FRANK COLBY discusses pronunciation contrasts between Castilian and American Spanish and the Juarez name. He cites Mexico's Juarez, notes English sound shifts, and explains the Latin origin of VETO with brief Q and A exchanges from readers.
A fragmented guide suggests cosmetic steps to alter facial balance. It mentions plucking eyebrows to shorten a long nose, penciling brows to widen the nose, and using vanishing cream with powder for skin blending.
A fragment notes Courtland beginning to wind down as time runs out, suggesting an impending end or departure. The line implies a sense of finality and transition without detailing context or event.
The wedding of Maria Memphis daughter of Mr. Memphis Tennessee to Lieutenant Magurn Jr son of Mr. Memphis was officiated at Blessed Church with Major James J Powers in the Medical Corps and Lt. Col. Powers hosting a post-ceremony dinner at the Kennedy General Club. The bridal party wore elegant gowns with lilies and orchids, while guests included Mrs. Arthur A Maynard and Brig. friends of the couple.
The Concord community gathers midweek as League members, led by T Smith and Miss Sadie Hawley, plan a house-to-house effort. A public prayer meeting led by Rev Lodland at 8 o'clock and the Emerson Hospital appeal drive continues toward a $9,000 goal with regional towns participating.
Mrs. Ralph G Moody left Hill House to return to her home in St Augustin Acton. Mr and Mrs Waller of Concord Road Acton visit DC to see their son and wife. The Student Council High School held its first October 6 meeting electing Guire 44 president and Howell 44 secretary.
A fragmented note notes confusion over a term or object described as a latent buglar item not a bugle. The text hints at a misidentified instrument or device with unclear context and no definitive details available.
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