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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1936
Page
7
State and County Health authorities will run tuberculosis tests for seventh, ninth and eleventh graders in Maynard with Doctor W. R. Martin and Middlesex County Sanatorium staff. Consent slips will be mailed to parents to arrange testing. clinics are free of charge to families.
Public auction set for March 14 1936 at 2 p m on premises in Maynard Mass to satisfy mortgage from Hannah Pokela to John G Nordberg dated Aug 12 1921 and recorded Middlesex South Deeds Book 4455 Plan 12 Balcom Farms lot Nos 71 72 73 74 76 77 78 79 84 81 82 83 bounded by Marlboro Street and old Marlboro Road. Purchaser to pay 300 cash. balance due to McCleary Crieghton's Block Maynard within 15 days. subject to taxes liens and encumbrances. Feb 19 26 Mar 4
Maynard reports pro basketball returns as the Georgia Chain Gang edge the West End Big Five 37 to 35. Hyte led with 11 points, Coughlin 8, and Neale key to the attack while Zanareski Kangas and Pick stood out for the locals. Crowd cheers and plans for more high priced quintets follow this sharp, seesaw contest.
The Boy Scouts and cubs gather at Town Hall for a demonstration of current activities. The troop leader and officers attend as parents are invited to observe. All public schools are closed this week for vacation.
Public auction set for March 20 1936 at 10 a m to foreclose a 1952 mortgage on land in Concord described with detailed bounds and referenced plans. Purchaser must pay 300 dollars cash at sale with balance in ten days, first mortgage holder noted, taxes and liens subject.
The Maynard Hockey Club faces the West Roxbury Whippets at Alumni Field rink next Sunday afternoon after a Washington’s Birthday postponement. The Whippets, featuring former Harvard and Boston College stars, seek revenge on Maynard after two prior defeats and remain near the amateur league lead. A large crowd is expected if weather cooperates.
The White Cross Guild hosted its annual Old Folks Ball on Tuesday at the Washington auditorium with a concert, costume party, and dances in the upper hall and a whist social in the gym. A large committee organized the event, featuring Mrs A A Hilferty as president and names including William J Smith and Patrick If Murphy. Vocal solos by John Johnston and a piano duet by Evelyn Sawatz and Laura Salminen highlighted the program, along with readings by Irene Lemoine and an Old Timers quartet. Scottie's orchestra performed as fifty couples paraded in costume during the grand march adding lively gaiety to the evening.
Maynard hockey team earned its fourth consecutive win at Alumni Field, led by Lennie Ollila with three goals as Maynardites stormed in the second period. Cubs captain Ryan stood out for the visitors as Maynard piled up 26 goals in the last four games.
Maynard reports a seven day Men’s Mission from March 1 to March 8 at the latter church for the union of Methodist Episcopal and Congregational churches. Rev John Moore McGann honorary dean of Christ Church Cathedral Springfield will preach and lead Q A. Cottage prayer meetings have occurred at homes and music will be by the three churches’ men’s voices.
Maynard reports the annual town meeting will be held Monday evening March 16 at the Washington auditorium. The finance committee has reviewed department budgets and plans to present recommendations. The Taxpayers Association has also examined the budget and will issue recommendations.
Maynard residents celebrated holidays with dances and social events. The St Casimir Church gym overflowed for a parish dance with Anthony Tetunya and a broadcasting orchestra. Maynard High A A hosted a fundraiser dance in George Washington auditorium. The Democratic Crusaders held a first social on Parker street. The ZNPL club staged a holiday dance at Powdermill road hall with out of town guests. Sports included West End Big Five versus Chain gang and a hockey game drawing large crowds.
A fragment notes bronchial coughs and a Buckley’s product with a single sip of icine claimed to provide quick relief, reflecting early 20th century medical advertising language. The brief indicates a home remedy claim without broader context or verification.
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