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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1943
Page
7
The Probate Court seeks interested parties for the estates of Nils Bengston and Clara T Pinolelito. Petitions request appointment of administrators in Maynard and Concordia areas. Objections must be filed by specific dates with appearances in Cambridge or Concordia courts as required by law.
Probate court records show a petition by Rena May Cambridge seeking appointment as administratrix of Clarence A. Withey’s estate in Middlesex County Maine. A citation return and order require publication before 10 o'clock on August 24, 1943, with Judge John C. Leggat presiding.
Commonwealth probate court cites all interested in adoption by Frederick J. Clark and Maude Moore Clark of Sudbury. They seek to adopt Margaret Rosinski daughter of Josephine Rosinski and rename her Peggy Aon Clark. Objections must be filed by October 8 1943 in Cambridge before 10 am. Judge John C Leggat presiding. Register Loring P Jordan notes.
A libel presented in Cambridge Massachusetts Probate Court seeks a divorce between Laurie J Kanelius and Anna M Kanelius due to cruel and abusive treatment. Objections must be filed within twenty one days from November 1 1943. witness John C Leggat Esq and Loring P Jordan Register. Sept 16 23 30
Tony Colombo appeals to Maynard Golf Club members to share maintenance duties. He cites a short grounds crew and thick grass, urging unpaid labor to improve the course. Colombo says the plan shows results, with morale and strokes improving as volunteers pitch in.
Sudbury reports 67 active Boy Scouts after a strong start to the season. Paul M. Davis of the Algonquin Council outlined issues at the Scout cabin with Everett Sanders and Arthur Fay chairing the troop. New committee includes Everett Saunders, Paul W. Rhoades, Vivian A. Fisher, and Michael Hriniak. Sam Goodhue elected Scoutmaster with Charlie Cook and Pete Miller as assistants.
The Concord Minute Man Chapter of the Y D Veterans Association met at the state Armory in Concord on Tuesday evening September 14 at Eight o'clock with Rex Morgan presiding due to Commander William J. McCarthy of West Concord being ill. After the business session pictures were shown by Rothwell N. MacRae of Concord and members from nearby towns attended. Refreshments followed and the next chapter gathering is set for October.
The Concord West Sportsmen's Club met Thursday evening September 16 at the clubhouse with about 40 members and guests. Supper was served. The event was chaired by Fred Nolan, William Rohus, Jack Hilliard and the committee. A short business session followed. The group planned another meeting for Thursday October 4.
Acton seeks women to volunteer three hours in the control room before 9 9 p.m. Mrs. Harry Fannon lists volunteers for September and notes some have served two years while others join at various times. Names include Miss Julia McCarthy Miss Alice Feehan Mrs Florence Merriam Mrs Warren Hartwell Mrs Annie Burke Mrs Louis Taylor Mrs LeRoy Strong Mrs G Howard Reed Miss Grace nan and many others.
At a special meeting at the outgoing president’s home in South Acton the American region group elected Bertha Lowden as president with Mrs G Howard Reed as first vice president and Mrs Herbert Lesher as second vice president. Also named were secretary Mrs Raymond Durkee and Mrs Joseph Lizotte.
Col James L Draper on leave from duty addressed Concord Rotary Club at noon. President William T Maroon led the meeting. program duties were handled by an unnamed speaker. The next gathering is scheduled for September 23 with the Concord Lions Club invited to a joint meeting.
Varieties of 19437 will be presented Friday evening September 24 at the Harvey Wheeler school auditorium by the West Acton and West Concord Woman's club. Local talent may join the program and an attracting program is planned. Tickets available from club members. Mrs Arthur T Mullen in charge.
report notes a blaze starting in partitions and a pace of winds complicating suppression. authorities classify it as the 148th storm event of the year in Concord, with limited details on damage or casualties available.
Concord announces the annual Knights of Columbus penny sale at Monument hall on Friday evening September 24. Proceeds fund Christmas packages for 36 council members in the armed forces. Prizes include a grand prize and other nice offerings. Charles E. Mara and Joseph H. McKenna head the committee of officers.
At the town board meeting last Monday night a list of tires and tubes was approved for numerous residents and officials. Names include Starbuck Olsen Tolman Garthey Marsh Hennelly Hollowell Hartwell Edwards Pembercast Blancher Doane Jewell Putnam McKelvie and Gilbert with others receiving one tire or tire plus tubes.
An evening concert recital features pop, violin and classical pieces with rare selections. After the program refreshments will be served and the event will conclude with a chant. Ernest Paananen and others are listed as participants in the program schedule.
The parish draft board announced plans for induction next month. Affected youths are listed with local residents awaiting orders and the Concord card process noted.
Miss Ratt O Donnell of ibid honored friends with a small wedding scene in Southboro as the couple prepared for a future together. The report notes the ceremony and the joy surrounding the event.
A spokesman for the Office of Price Administration announced the release of ration book 4 in November after nationwide registration in late October. It will be used with book 8 and plastic tokens planned for early 1944, with distribution by mail to avoid delays.
Notice states payment stopped and a deposit book lost. Creditors or stakeholders are advised of the missing book and related actions. Names J Wei, Apst Treas referenced with dates September 16 1943 and October 23 30.
Notice states a deposit book numbered with missing details has been lost. Payment run by J W Ballon assistant treasurer at the Middlesex Institution for Savings on September 16 1983 with subsequent dates September 23 30 and October 7.
A mass town notice states an application to replace a lost bank book Book No. 7617 under law. The notice outlines the request for a duplicate book and references the applicable regulations and filing details.
State House Boston reports Commissioner Webster urges all households to store as many potatoes as possible amid a critical harvest period. He notes about 70,000,000 bushels may be harvested in the next two months, a rise from prior years, and flags potential surplus if storage expands.
Fragmentary notes from Massachusetts mention a surplus of potatoes and storage difficulties. References to Dover and gate areas imply regional concerns over handling a large harvest and potential help or policy responses. The garbled text suggests a discussion of storage limits and possible relief.
A fragmented clipping discusses a claimed fruit drink that supposedly provides laxative aid. The text appears garbled but mentions millions using the drink and advises taking it with a glass of water. It references normal bowel movement stimulation and consumer questions about necessity.
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