Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Concord Enterprise in Concord, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1944

Page

2

Community honors Kaulbangh at Hise Stow gatherings

Joseph Kaulbangh was guest of honor at several home parties in Hise and Stow urging expansion of the old age assistance act and changes in unemployment programs. John Robblee of Wyw accompanied him. Robblee’s son served in the Navy and a rescue overboard was witnessed. A local family man killed in action was mourned at Bridget’s Church.

Hise Stow Joseph Ka ’1- Baugh John Robblee Mr. Kavanaugh Bridget

Local families recall wartime service and anniversary event

Mr and Mrs John Mariano received word that their son Louis Mariano is listed as in action in Italy. He is twenty years old and has served in the army nearly two years. Mr and Mrs Frank Verachka celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary with a family gathering and dinner attended by their three children Frank George and Marion.

John Mariano Phc Louis Mariano Italy Meg Frank Verachka Frank George Marion

Interdenominational Association meeting at West Acton parsonage

On last Monday evening Rev. and Mrs. George Koponen Rev. and Mrs. Norman Maclean and Rev. Herbert Fulton attended a meeting and supper of the Interdenominational Association at the Baptist Church parsonage in West Acton.

George Koponen Norman Maclean Herbert Fulton Internominational Association of The Baptist Church West Acton

Boston Woman Graduates From Secretarial School

Miss Elizabeth Ann daughter of Mr and Mrs 19 Great Road was at Fisher School in Boston for its 41st commencement at the Church of the Covenant Dr Daniel L Marsh president of Boston University spoke She attended secretarial training last June and dedication of the new dormitory Fiorente Hall at Beacon Street followed by open houses at both residences.

Elizabeth Ann Great Road Fisher School Boston Church of the Covenant Daniel L. Marsh Boston University Tivitci Fiorente Hall Fiz Beacon Street

Winter Mass Times At St. Bridget's Church Next Week

The schedule lists Masses at St. Bridget's Church for next Sunday at 7, 9, 10 15, and 11 30. Attendance details follow parish rules and season observances.

Maynard St. Bridget’s Church

Card of Thanks for Beloved Daughter and Sister

The family expresses gratitude to those who assisted during their loss, noting sincere sympathy and kind deeds provided comfort. Signed George H. Creighton and family.

George H. Creighton

Anniversary party marks Toivo Pekkala's milestone

Mr and Mrs Toivo Pekkala of Sudbury Street celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary with a theatre and dinner in Boston. He now serves in the U S Navy Corp. John Murphy on 15 day furlough from Mississippi visited his mother on McKinley Street. Public schools closed for Columbus Day and reopened Monday. Asisabet Aerze at JF OU E will lead a large class into membership at a President's Day event in Eagles Hall on October 29. Sgt Edward Ledgard at Gunther Field Alabama visited his parents on Parker Street. Maynard’s famed hometown coach linked to the University of Virginia Cavaliers tied Chapel Hill Pre-Flight 19 19 stalemate. George Stansfield of Main Street left for work in Washington. Robert Lester of New York spoke with his parents after dockin g in New York following a three month trip to England and planned a short home visit.

Toivo Pekkala Sudbury Street Boston U. S. Navy Asisabet Aerze JF. OU. E Eagles Hall Maynard University of Virginia Cavaliers Chapel Hill Chapel Hill Way Murray Robert Lester Robert J. Lester Srd Merchant Marine New York England

Maynard High to Host Weston in Saturday Grid Clash

Maynard High School football aims to end a winless streak this season by hosting Weston High School Saturday afternoon. A prior 20 0 victory over Weston stands as Maynard’s last win and the team seeks a needed midseason boost ahead of four Midland games against Natick Marlboro Milford and Clinton.

Maynard Maynard High Weston Weston High

State Guard Drill Held in Acton Town Hall

The 5th Company of the State Guard held its weekly drill Monday evening in Acton Town Hall. Recruit David J. Ritchie and re-enlisted Michael Walsh were noted. Capt. Ralph Cram spoke on Implements of War, followed by a buffet lunch before dismissal.

Maynard the State Guard Acton David J. Ritchie Michael Walsh Ralph Cram

Bereavement Appreciation for Sympathy and Flowers

The family thanks friends for sincere expressions after our loss and for the spiritual and floral bouquets that provided comfort during this time. Your support through this bereavement is deeply appreciated by Joseph and family.

Notre Dame routs Dartmouth at Fenway Park

Spectators including Ernest MacDonald and John Bundalavich watched Notre Dame defeat Dartmouth at Fenway Park on a recent Saturday. Edward Hajduck, a Navy veteran and former high school star, visited his parents in Acton Street after convoy duty in Europe and the Mediterranean. Frank J. DeMars Post will install officers on Thursday evening October 26. Mrs Tauno Kannikainen of Duluth visited the Hendricksons on Powder Mill Road. Mrs Kannikkainen's husband conducts the Duluth Symphony Orchestra. James Priest and family returned from a few days in New York City. Spec White from the local post office attended the Boston pro football game last Sunday.

Ernest MacDonald John Bundalavich Notre Dame Dartmouth Fenway Park Edward Hajduck S. Ic U.S. Navy Acton Street Tauno Kannikainen Duluth Minn Albert Hendrickson Powder Mill Road Spec’ White Boston

Finnish voters rally for Dewey and Republican ticket

Thousands of Finnish Americans in Eastern Massachusetts back the Dewey ticket at a Maynard meeting with officials from Worcester Middlesex Suffolk Norfolk and Barnstable counties. They urge a nationwide change to elect the Republican slate supporting Dewey after the war and demand peacetime employment.

Maynard Reoe Massachusetts Worcester Middlesex Suffolk Norfolk Barnstable Washington Dewey

Books Are Now Available Valuation Maynard 1944 Tax List

The 1944 official list of real estate and personal property taxpayers is published and available to property owners. Valuation rate is $32 per $1,000.

Maynard

Rationing reminder on coupons and tire records

Maynard notices that the back cover of A Rock and the Tire Inspection Record must be sent with the Renewal Application to the local Rationing Board. A-11 coupons expire November 8. A-12 coupons are invalid. A-13 coupons become valid November 9. Old Tire Inspection Record will not be returned. Oil consumers should date and sign their coupon sheets. the sheet remains invalid until done.

Maynard

Harvest Supper Planned by St Hildas Guild This Saturday

St Georges Parish Hall hosts the Harvest Supper sponsored by St Hildas Guild starting at 5 o clock. Private James A Baio returns to Camp Beale after a 16 day furlough at his parents home on Arthur street. Mikko Nokelainen recovers after an operation at Baker Memorial Hospital. Mrs Philip Allard and daughter Catherine visit Anne Allard in Washington DC for 10 days. Private Walter Mikkonen back from 10 months in Italy now at Fort Devens after a 21 day furlough. Pfc Elmer Maki at Drew Field enjoys furlough with his parents on Harrison street.

St. Hilda’s Guild St. George’s Parish Hall James A. Baio Camp Beale California Mike Baio Arthur Street Mikko No- Kelainen Baker Memorial Hospital Walnut Street Philip W. Allard Catherine DeMars Street Washington, D., C Walter Mikkonen Jacob Mikkonen Acton Street Italy Fort Devens Elmer Maki Drew Field Tampa Fla Harrison Street

A B C of OPA For Veterans

The bulletin explains Price Control Rent Control and Rationing with nine key points for veterans. It notes ceilings on food clothing and fuel and that rents are frozen as of March 1 1942 in Eastern Mass. It urges applying for War Ration Books and car gas and shoe ration books on discharge or furlough and presenting discharge papers to local boards.

Mass Frice Control

Ration Board Issues Permits For Gasoline and Tires

Local ration board issued permits for Grade 1 passenger tires and gasoline allocations. Names listed include Carl J. Carlquist Howard B. Case Richard Lawson and others.

Ration Board Maynard Carl J. Carlquist Howard B. Case Richard Lawson

Missionary Brayton Case Drowned While Refugee Work

Memorial service announced for Rev. Brayton Case at First Baptist Springfield on Thursday night October 19. He died by drowning in the Burma area while carrying out refugee mission duties. He was son of the late Rev. and Mrs. John Case of South Acton and previously did missionary work in India.

Maynard Brayton Case First Baptist Church Springfield

Pvt W Lester Discharged From San Diego Hospital

Maynard Mrs Willis Lester reports her husband Pvt Willis S Lester USMC has been discharged from a San Diego hospital after a compound nose fracture from a football game at the Marine Base. He attended Shoe and Textile School for five weeks and may be shipped overseas in eight weeks. he toured Hollywood and Mexico and met Frank Sinatra at a Hollywood canteen.

Maynard Willis Lester Roosevelt Street Pvt Willis S. Lester U. S. Marine Corps San Diego Calif Marine Base

Fragmented OCR item on shipment temper and age data

Unclear OCR fragment references a shipment issue with temps and ages. No coherent names, dates, or places are readable to identify a concrete event or outcome.

James King 28 Succumbs After Long Illness

Maynard James S King of 14 Great Road died at home Wednesday morning after a long illness. He was 28 and had taught at a private school. A 1935 graduate of Massachusetts State College he was the son of James P King and Mrs King. Surviving are two sisters Eleanor a dietitian at Dartmouth College in Hanover NH and Elizabeth secretary to Prof Thacker at Boston University. Burial Friday 11 a.m. at St George's Episcopal Church with committal at 2 p.m. in the King family cemetery in Peabody. Fowler Funeral Service handling arrangements.

Maynard James S. King Great Road King Massachusetts State College James P. King Eleanor Dartmouth Collge Hanover N.H Elizabeth Thacker Boston University Maynard Schools St George’s ‘Episcopal Church King Family Cemetery Peabody Fowler Funeral Service

Court News: Deanes Face Desertion Allegation and Will Bequest

Mrs Kathleen E Deane of Maynard sues husband Samuel E Deane now missing alleging desertion on June 21 1941. They wed May 26 1938 in Maynard. The will of Katherine J Toomey who died September 25 leaves $5000 to nephews and nieces David J Sheehan James P Sheehan Margaret M and Loretta J Sheehan all of Concord.

Kathleen. E. Deane Maynard Samuel E. Deane Katherine J. Toomey Concord David J. Sheehan James P. Sheehan Margaret M Loretta J. Sheehan

For Sale 5 Room House Near Town With 14 Acres

An all modern five room house with hot air heat and excellent repair sits on 14 acres of woodland near town. Price listed at 4000 dollars. Contact Maynard at 490 w.

Maynard

Also Mentioned on This Page

News of Navy Miss King Corp John Murphy Mississippi McKinley Street Edward Ledgard Gunther Field Ala Parker Street George Stansfield Main Street State of Washington Maynard H. S Arthur’ S Jewelry St. i Frank J. DeMars James Priest Walcott Street New York City N Y Main St Board of Selectmen Selectmen Town Mouse Board OPA Julius Gilder En Cad Nason Burma Hollywood Mexico Hollywood Canteen Voice Frank Sinatra Our Thomas E. Dewey Addret Philadellphia Septemer James King St. George’s Court News Paney Johnson’s Jena Gillette
Search Courier

Search the Concord Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Concord Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication