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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1941

Page

2

Ladies Auxiliary Whist Party Prizes Awarded in Elkshall

At noon Monday the Ladies Auxiliary whist party in Elkshall awarded prizes to Elizabeth Adams Agnes Driscoll Catherine Barstein Julia Coughlin Lena Franklin Eva Morrill Elizabeth White Bertha Fearda Gruber Ida Brooks Lillian Anderson Fannie Cleary Alice Murphy Schwenke with a special prize to Lena Franklin. Mrs Abbie Isner Mrs Gertrude Prescott and Mrs Marion Butterworth attended a Central Past Noble Grand Association meeting at Natick Monday night. Mizpah Rebekah lodge will elect officers at a regular meeting Thursday evening.

Elkshall Elizabeth Adams Agnés Driscoll Catherine Barstean Julia Coughlin Lena Franklin Eva Morrill Elizabeth White Bértha’ Fearda Gruber Ida Brooks Lillian Anderson Fannie Cleary Alice Urphy Oo Schwenke Abbie Isner Gertrude Prescott Marion Butterworth Central Past Noble Grand Assation Natick Mizpah Rebekah Lodge

Local Notables and Parish Events Listed in Dense OCR Fragment

The fragment lists local figures including George overgeer from the Assabet department and Edward Boulden, plus a burling overseer named from the As pett. It mentions a dance sponsored by the Young Men’s Society and a Glee Club at Sudbury Street with Lew Gonet, noting social scenes near Park, New York.

Turlosith George Ka Overgeer Edward Boulden Ion Lew Gonet A. A Sudbury Street Potite Park New York Elizaonon

Fragmentary obituary notes for Nordberg on Batui Peere

A fragmentary obituary note mentions Nordberg aged 102 at Batui Peere Beh and another name Hiobat Mirchth Littleton, with unclear surrounding details. The readable text preserves only these names and ages.

Nordberg Batui Littleton

Unclear OCR Item Highlights Military Duty and Local Figures

Fragmentary note mentions Marty Ward and Joseph Wostkiewtes connected to public health and former town leaders. It references an event at noon and an annotated charge, with a base on duty and a championship baseball context, but exact details are obscured.

S. A. Cremer Marty Ward

Notable Versatile Athlete of Northeastern Starred in Multiple Sports

The text notes a figure from South Carolina enlisted in air corps during peace training and assigned to Missouri. He was a lab worker and athlete at Northeastern, with experience in baseball, basketball, and football, also starring at the Peoples Theatre.

AIR Corps Viler Mayky Will Cee A Missouri Labowits Northeastern Paste Péaples Theatre

Tribute of Thanks for Recent Loss Received

A heartfelt expression of gratitude for support and condolences after the death of a loved one. Sincere thanks are given for flowers sent by Mrs. Guatay Dittrich and Alfrieda Dittrich, and to all who offered kindness during that time.

Mrs Guatay Dittrich Misa Alfrieda Dittrich

Local youths pursue studies at Regis College and nursing schools

Miss Ann Tucker daughter of Nabi and Mrs Orville P Tucker teaches a kin- den class in Leominster schools. Doris White daughter of Mr and Mrs George E White resumes her junior year at Regis College. Marie Finerty and Marion Terrasi, Maynard High graduates, enter Regis as freshmen.

A. L Fan Legion Mise Ann Ticker Nabi Orville P. Tucker Misa Tucker Maynard Mary Brooks Dorothy Quinn A ‘Warren Concorn Nashua Hospital

Outdoor party launches Doodle Bugs Club season

The Doodle Bugs Club opened its Beason activities with a roast at Mrs Arthur Trombley home on Pow Gormhill road. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Trombley Mr and Mrs Tanta Mr and Mrs Athord Mrs Gertrude Tucker and Mrs Albert Koch as plans were made for the Fall and Winter program.

BeAson Arthur Trombley Pow- Gormhill Road Gate Ee and ‘Trombley Robert Tanta Edward Athord Gertrude Tucker Albert Koch

September family anniversaries and birthdays noted

In the Tucker family on Mason Street September observances mark birthdays and anniversaries. Mrs Tucker celebrated her birthday September 8, the 35th wedding anniversary occurred September 5, and September includes Norma and Norman Tucker twins born September 5. Howard Tucker’s birthday is September 10 and Rachel Tucker Willis Lester was born September 18.

Maynard Man on Duty in South America

Ensign William Ledgard of the U S Navy, son of Mr and Mrs J Ledgard, has been assigned to duty in a country in South America. Ledgard is a Harvard College graduate and formerly taught at Mt Herman School for Boys before enlisting.

Maynard Man South America William Ledgard Oe J. Ledgard Ledgard Harvard College Navy Mt. Herman School

Maynard Dramatic Club Meeting Tonight

The Maynard Dramatic Club gathers at the home of J. Leo Comeau to discuss plans for the coming season. President William H. Reynolds will preside as the group meets this evening.

Dramatic Club Maynard Maynard Dramatic Club J. Leo. Comeau

Maynard-Charlie I Agata joins Milligan football squad

Reports indicate college football recruit Charlie I Agata from Maynard high has reported for football practice at Milligan College in Tennessee. A yearly letterman and recipient of scholastic honors, he is viewed as a bulwark of Milligan’s lineup.

iMaynard Charlie I’agata Maynard High Milligan (Tenn Charlie Orange and Black Mighty Eleven Milligan Machine

Card of Thanks from James Russo and Family

We deeply appreciate and wish to express our heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who were so kind to us during our recent bereavement, also for the beautiful floral tributes and mass cards. James Russo and family

James Russo

Local Notables and Travelers Report From Cape to Brockton

Mr and Mrs Frank Fairell are on vacation on the Cape this week Private Howard King son of Mrs Carrie King Brooks street on furlough is on a hunting trip in Maine this week John Gibbons resumes duties as master of Dorchester High School in Boston after a vacation here Co BP MacWilliams manager of Middlesex Motor Company Ford Sales and Service reports business on the increase with every promise of continuing Mr and Mrs Abe Bander of New York City visit Acton Street busts of Mr and Mrs Jusuts Gruber this week Mr Bander formerly did business in Maynard Mr and Mrs Josey Connors guests of relatives in Brockton for a week and attended the Brockton Fair

Frank Fairell Cape Howard King Carrie. King Brooks Street Maine John Gibbons Dorchester High School Boston Co. BP, MacWilliams Middlesex Motor Company Ford Sales and Service Abe Bander New York City Jusuts. Gruber Acton Street Bander Maynard Josey Connors Brockton Brockton Fair

Raymond Connors Jr Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party

Raymond George Connors Jr. celebrated his eighth birthday with a party at his parents home on River Street Friday afternoon. Fifteen children attended with a large birthday cake and social games and refreshments.

Maynard Raymond George Connors, Jr Ray Mond .Connors River Street

Conservation Night At Maynard Grange Observes Exhibit

Maynard Grange Hall hosted Conservation Night with a flower show and arrangements judged by Mrs. Harrington, Mr. Duclos, and Mrs. Jones. Prizes went to Arthur Sullivan, William Hayward, Irma Aldrich, and others. Lectures covered birds, wildflowers, poultry, and eggs.

Maynard Maynard Grange Katherine Maginnis John Dora Jr Edmund Whitney Eir Arthur Sullivan Post Office William Hayward Irma Aldrich Margaret Hird Ina Edwards Eric Farnell Tet Agnes Finocchi Alice Hird Alice Harrington State ‘Grange Conservation Committee Milton Duclos Fairfield Farm Mary Jones Maynard Garden Club Harrington Edmund. Whitney Mary ‘Lawton Irvin Howe William Stockwell Leon Comeau Ewon G. Buckline Rhode Island State Grange Scturer Mary Powers

Legionnaires Attend All Star Bears Game at Fenway Park

Maynard Massachusetts Benjamin Gruber commander of Frank J DeMars Post American Legion Angus Han son and Edward Johnston attend the All Star Chicago Bears gridiron game at Fenway Park Thursday night with legion colors and took part in ceremonies. Officers will be elected at a real meeting of DeMars Post September 18. Massachusetts Youth Administrator John L Donovan writes to recruit youths 17 to 24 to join the youth movement offering training in machine shop sheet metal welding foundry work automotive repair pattern making shipbuilding power stitching hospital work and clerical tasks with modest pay.

United States Donovan Gruber American Legion

Notable Hollywood Echoes From Early Careers

A collage of brief notes recounts era figures like Alan Jones taking singing lessons at age four, Mary McCormick inspiring Susanna Foster, Veronica Lake rejecting an early contract offer, William Holden and Fred MacMurray prototypes in youth, Bob Hope as an amateur boxer, Dorothy Lamour saving coins, Paulette Goddard's stage act, Stirling Hayden's low wage boat work, and Mary Martin debuting at an Elks carnival.

Fleming Named Aide to Louisiana Adjutant General

New Orleans Brig. Gen. Raymond H. Fleming, adjutant general of Louisiana, holds a high ranking aide post. He is Col. Raymond H. Fleming Jr., commander of the LSU field artillery regiment and serves as chauffeur to his father.

Jchauffeurs New Orleans Raymond H. Fleming Adjutant General of Louisiana Raymond H. Fléming, Jr Field Artillery Regiment Louisiana State University Cadet Corps

Maynard-Seven Draft Call From Board 54

Seven young men will be called to service on October 15 from Draft Board 54. The district includes Alchon, Bedford, Coricord, Maynard, Sudbury, Littcoln, and Wayland.

Maynard Draft Board 54 Alchon Bedford Coricord Sudbury Littcoln Wayland

Fowler Appointed Air Warden in Maynard

Guy Fowler has been named air warden of Maynard succeeding Fire Chief George T. Priest who is ineligible for the post by a state ruling. Priest will assist Fowler as they prepare from a ten week training course and collaborate with Leo White of the Legion committee on defense.

Maynard Guyer Fowler George T. Priest State Committee Fowler Mr. Fowler Leo White Legion Committee On Defense Newton

Unsung Maynard Athletes Remembered in School Sports

In Maynard a tribute to overlooked players who supported the orange and black programs. The piece highlights Mel Trees and Hal Glickman, junior and senior contributors who endured daily practice, earned late-game chances, and embodied school spirit despite limited glory.

al Cowles Maynard Maynard High Mal Trees Mel

Our Last Line of Defense Sermon at Maynard Methodist

Rev Herbert Fulton to preach at 10 45 a m with special music for the Sunday service. Church school resumes at 9 30 a m. Rally Day planned for October 5 and a fall parlor meeting September 23 at the parsonage. District conference September 25 features Bishop Oxnam. World Communion Sunday observed October 5.

Maynard Herbert F. Fulton Women’s Society For Christian Service Brooks Street Mae Denniston Wesley Church Worester Bromiley G. Oxnam

Costa Rica to Enlarge Army to Five Thousand Men

Costa Rica's senate approves expanding the regular armed forces from 200 to 500 men with authority to raise to 5,000 in case of internal disorder. No cap on strength if international war threatens is specified.

San Jose Costa Rica Senate

St George's Episcopal Church Notice

Rev. Halsey I Andrews will assist and officiate Sunday services at St George's Episcopal Church with John Parker Coleman a student aiding in duties. The Sunday school will not open for Fall until the first Sunday in October and a new entrance to the edifice is under construction.

ST. George's Episcopal Church Maynard Halsey I. Andrews John Parker Coleman Cambridge Theological School St. George’s Episopal Church

Union Congregational Church September 21 Service

Leonard W. Fowler presides at Union Congregational Church in Maynard. Sunday school classes for Junior Jesid Senor begin at 9 45 with Beginners and Primary. Morning worship at 10 46. Sermon topic is By What Authority.

Union Congregational Church Maynard Raw Leonard W. Fowler Jesid Senor

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Timates Or Grange Call Maynard Alan Jones Mary McCormick Susanna Foster Singer Veronica Lake William Holden Fred MacMurray Madeleine Carroll Hollywood Bob Hope Johnny Risko Dorothy Lamour Paulette Goddard Stirling Hayden Mary Martin Ryre Reyy THE Rt ST Massachusetts Jexet Phovucr Jeualt Cascade Drug Store ALWA Draft Board No Guy Fowler _ Air Warden the Methodist Church High ST Maminard Bigham & Sons, Inc South ST Pee Tel Ie i Walthain Board of Selectmen Selectmen Town House Donald A. Lent Alton W. Sims Walter A. Ghesiak Silver Infants’ Children’s Outfitters VANTA Ster Ji Bianta Snugins Middlesex Motor CO River ST Ford Sales & Service Ford Mercury W. Maewilliams Mor
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