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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1942
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Russell Pedersen of Waltham rejoice at the birth of a daughter Nancy Carol born last week at Waltham Hospital. Mrs Pedersen is formerly Miss Helen Saaréla of Maynard.
Word comes from Mr and Mrs August Servio at 31 Har in street that their son Char has been promoted to corporal technician. He was stationed at Fort Strong Boston and now serves on assignment at an unannounced foreign outpost.
Miss Helenius aged 90 of 90 Old Marlboro road left this week to resume her studies at Suomi College in Hancock Michigan.
The Maynard Rationing Board issued permits for retreaded tires to Matti W. Watjus two, Oscar Wuorio two, Adam Rakiey four, Mann's Taxi, Inc. four, Alfred Whitney four, and Rev. D Hd ard O'Bryan one.
Pvt. A Morison Maynard is serving with a medical department at Bradley Field Windsor Locks Conn.
Wilson Cuttell son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Cuttell tapped a keg of beer after his unit won first prize in a field meet at San Juan Porto Rico He tallied most points for his unit in the dashes broad jumps and the relay race This prize was a keg of beer
Mrs. Robert Lester returns from a vacation with her daughter Marion Athon at Old Orchards Beach in Maine.
Mrs Charles Lever of the fashion shop has returned from a buying trip in New York City.
Corporal O'Connor enlisted in Boston Massachusetts on January 27 1942 and began recruit training at Fort Eustis Virginia.
Born in Maynard on August 29, 1911, he attended Maynard public schools. In civilian life he worked as a retail sales clerk.
The son of Mr and Mrs Maurice E OConnor of Maynard is serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company Army Ground Forces in Washington D C.
William David O'Connell son of Mr and Mrs William O'Connell of 28 Park Street has enlisted in the Navy and is now receiving training at the Newport Rhode Island Naval Training Station.
Mr and Mrs Jamies Paul of 41 Sudbury Street have heard from their son James after three months of silence. The young man is in excellent health and is stationed with the U S armed forces in Australia.
Mrs James Paul aged 41 of Sudbury street has returned from a brief vacation in Providence Rhode Island spent with her sister Mrs Stephen Goran.
The Philathea Class will meet next Tuesday, September 8, at the home of Miss Irene Martin on Summer Street. Mrs Frances Hawkes will oversee the entertainment for the gathering.
Private Fred BE Newman is back at Camp Gordon Georgia after spending a furlough with his mother Mrs Cora Newman at 6 Arthur Street.
The Young Men's Republican Club will meet next Tuesday at their own house at 7 30 p m Guests will include candidates for national state and local offices speaking on issues and campaigns.
Progressive plans for the club event proceed as members arrange an elambake soon. A carton of cigarettes has been sent to all members in the armed forces.
County commissioner hopeful Robert Adams spent the weekend in Maynard meeting with voters to discuss his platform and address local concerns. He outlined priorities and fielded questions from residents.
Latther Church schedules Sunday services at 7 30 p m with rehearsals tonight at 8 o clock. Choir to sing Ste day in Quwiney. Dr Dowalg Festus Myg, optometrist from Lowry Field Colorado, on furlough, reports to Atlantic City for new assignment later this week.
Miss Katherine Sheridan daughter of the postmaster Mr Pritik C Sheridan will report for her first teaching assignment on September 12 in Brighton. She graduated from Maynard High School and Bridgewater State Teachers College.
Cyril Clark of the Maynard Police Department has joined the U S Coast Guard and reported for duty in Boston. He receives a leave of absence from his police post for the duration and was honored at a testimonial last night by fellow department members.
Employees of the Highway and Cemetery Departments honored Turvo Nyholm and Lauri Weck in a testimonial ceremony shortly before they entered the Army. They received military sets as gifts. William Morrill served as toastmaster and Augusto Alfonso Barbé Fava supervised arrangements.
The American Legion collected roughly 2100 discarded records in a recent drive led by Edward S Johnston Charles Fo ley John Johnston Mrs Mary Johnston Mary White and Bernice Hamiin.
The Maynard Buyéle Club met at Miss Lillian Townsend's home Monday night with a grill supper and garden views. Due to shorter days and school starting, meetings shift to Saturdays and the secretary will notify members of the next gathering. A vote of thanks praised Miss Townsend for hosting and grounds, and a letter sent to Mrs. Robert Madson invited to Lake Boone. Afterward the group cycled to Erikson's for refreshments and a short ride.
Marriage intentions were filed by Edwin Gustafson, a mechanical draftsman, of 7 Dartmouth Street, and Doris Carlson of 15 Fairhaven Road, Concord. Also listed are Francis Brayden, a doctor's assistant of 24 Walnut Street, and Rita Genna of Boston, a registered nurse. and Eero Tuomanen of Acton Street, stationed at Fort Riley Kansas, with Wader Reino Tuomanen at Camp Lee Virginia attending the Quartermasters School.
Private Daniel C O Connor of Maynard has been promoted to Technician Fifth Grade (temporary). Announcement made today at Headquarters Army Ground Forces in Washington under Lt General Lesley J McNair command.
The Polish National Catholic Holy Cross Church at 23 Dartmouth Street Mayford Massachusetts announces a Sunday Mass on September 6 1942 at 9 a.m led by Rev Stanley Gegul Pastor.
Office hours listed as 1 80 p m to 5S on Fridaturday 6 30 p m to 9 p m. Closings noted for Wednesday afternoons.
Bruce Cabot recalls a dog memory for Patt in Silver Queen. Rod Cameron and Tom Neal share tunnel digging pasts. Robert Benchley endured a shampoo gag with Ginger Rogers in The Major and the Minor. Maconald Carey enjoys radio soap operas before Wake Island. Chester Morris started on stage at twelve. Bing Crosby Bob Hope and a chimp elicit laughter in Road to Morocco. Tyler the cat in I Married a Witch has appeared in over 400 films. Betty Field, Boston born, plays Mrs Morton in Great Without Glory opposite Joel McCrea.
The Maynard Red and Gin Club hosts its annual Field Day at Riverside Gin Club Grounds Hudson this coming Sunday with skeet trap shooting turtle races fly casting and dog show exhibition by Bart Leach and Leon Myatt plus a pistol match by Pop Steinman and platform entertainers. A War Bond prize drawing offers $100. weather delays possible until September 13 if inclement. Bus service and free parking accompany no admission. Committee includes president Peter A Jensen and officers with Carl Swanson chairing subcommittee members.
Maynard Garden Club prepares for the fall flower show in the K of C Hall next Wednesday September 9 featuring 14 exhibit classes. Judges include Mrs Harrian Reardon Hudson Mrs Sumner B Smith Lincoln and Albert Batley Maynard.
Dr Raymond Hooper was appointed chairman of the Maynard Health and School Services Committee of the Committee on Public Safety by James Coughlan. He succeeds Dr E F Ryan who leaves to serve as a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy and will also be Chief Medical Officer for local Civilian Defense activities.
Waine Williams Jr. who joined the service on June 2 has been promoted to Sergeant at Hendricks Field in Pla. He serves with the U S Army Air Corps. His brother George is an airplane mechanic stationed at Lincoln Air Base in Lincoln Nebraska with the same Air Corps.
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