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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1941

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Maynard Rod and Gun Club to Stock Brook with Trout

The Maynard Rod and Gun Club plans to stock the brook before opening day April 15. About 35 adults attended a meeting with the Fish and Game Committees to organize stocking under the state program. Officers included C Drechsler as vice president and Stockwell as treasurer with Jensen as a leading organizer and numerous committee members named.

Maynard Jensen Rod and Gun Drechsler Prestige Stockwell Rechsler George Stockwell Frank ‘Kibilda Balet Leo Cunningham Carl Walter Annett Frank George Peterson Eric Si Arthur ‘Annett George i Eugene Thompson Allett

Minstrels Prepare for Spring School Show

Local minstrel group Maynard Council K of holds April 14 and 15 rehearsals at Amul School. End men include John Murphy Leo Mutrans and Albert Murphy. New acts and Maynard leading vocalists boost enthusiasm among the troupe.

Jord Maynard ‘Council K. of Amul F Laster Sheridan Tor Albert Murphy James John Murphy Leo F. Mutrans Acton New Ard Maylleadini Enter

Clubs Intly Hold Musicale

Mrs Henry Bo Web of Sudbury and Mrs Arthur of Wayland preside at this afternoon's Wayland Woman's club meeting. A musical program by Myrtle Jor fal will feature two candle offerings and guests from the Lightclub of Wayland. R. Smith will pour tea.

Henry Bo Sudbury Ss Clabd Arthur Wayland Woman's Chibs Myrtle Jor Wailitiam Iles Morgan Waylan R. Smith

Worker numbers rise and project gains noted

A report lists employee counts and project tasks with changes from 72 to 65 workers. It mentions painting the town house and other improvements, reflecting reduced staff for ongoing works and related activity.

Concord to Mark 45th Anniversary Musical

Concord-Hawthorne Chapter of Eastern Star marks its 45th anniversary with a musicale at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday April 9 at 3 p.m. Committee members include Mrs Histo EB Rose Mrs Cor della Lawrence and Edwin Hanson. Featured performers include Arthur W Thompson at piano Harold W Bilinwood on banjos Raymond Greeley and Geraldine Mills with drawings.

Concord Hawthorne Star Masonic Temple Histo EB. Rose Cordella Lawrence Edwin Hanson Arthur W. Thompson Harold “W. Bilinwood Raymond Greeley Walter Smith Geraldine Mills

Third Medal Is Awarded Mary English by Humane Society

Concord Massachusetts news notes Miss Mary J. English received a bronze medal from the Concord Humane Society for saving two girls from drowning last summer. The award, the third presented by multiple groups, bears the inscription Honor the Reward on Merit Courage and Perseverance. Miss English is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice J English of 83 Thoreau Street.

Concord Mary J. English Miss English English Maurice J. English Thoreau Street

GOP Smoker features 1941 baseball film in Maynard

The Republican Club of Maynard presents the American League official motion picture Batting Around the American League as a feature of their Sports Smoker on Friday night April 18 at 8 30 in the Odd Fellows hall. Guests may attend with invitations only and no admission charge. After the film a Dowling match at Lynch Alleys follows with Young Republicans and Wal tham group invited.

Maynard Boston Red Sox Republican Club of Odd Fellows Hall Richard D. Elson Republican Club Lynch Bob Feller Buck Newsom Ron Sedia Joe Cronin Jimmy Foxx Ted Williams Bobby Dominic DiMaggio

Maynard High guard track team slate under Coach Manty

The Maynard squad, under Coach Charlie Manty, will compete in at least ten meets with an opener at Patriot's Bay. Captain Tom Moly leads a veteran group including Sarvella Crowley and others while Johnson of Assabet Mills serves as assistant manager and official point.

Maynard Guard Charlie Manty Gee Cg Patriot's Bay Tom Moly A'Ko Sarvella Om Ro Crowley

Concord couple marks golden wedding at home

Mr and Mrs William J Tobin of 40 Thoreau Street observed their Golden Wedding anniversary with about 160 guests. Wed in Concord on March 31 1891 they have six children two daughters and 13 grandchildren with one great grandson. Mr Tobin 76 and Mrs Tobin 74 are longtime local figures.

Concord William J. Tobin Thoreau Street Tobin Tremore Ireland Mary A. Dalton George Waltham William Watertown Lawrence Richard Edward O'Connell Natick Mary F. ‘Tobin Middlesex Mutual Insurance Office

Local Workers Organized in West Concord Strike Support

The United Furniture Workers of America, tied to the national C. O., has organized a local chapter in West Concord following a strike at the Allen Chair Factory. Newly named officers include Nick DeGrappo as president and Matthew Caige Sr as vice president, with several others from the Merriam company and South Acton employees slated for inclusion.

West Concord United Furniture Workers’ of America National. C. O Allen” ‘Chair Nick DeGrappo Matthew Caige, Sr Fred DeGrappo Henry Beer Alfred Loomer Frank Nowick Thomas Ryan Domenick Massarelli Edward Allen Mike DeGrappo A. Merriam Company South Acton

Heyligeris High in Final in New England Police Pistol Meet

Heyliger led the final with 280 points in the New England police pistol shooting matches at Concord range on March 26. Team totals listed show Sergeant Marshall J. Witherer 266 John T. Foster 272, Heyliger 280 Edward N. Ganton 259 Jones Finan 268 for a total of 1077. Team 2 counted Frederick Nolan 233 Robert P. Lawson 233 Wil lam L. McCarthy 206 Thomas V. Finan 191 Mason G. Foss 259 for 931.

Concord Patrohman Johann Almon Heyliger New England Concord Range Marshall J. Witherer John T. Foster Edward N. Ganton

Concord D A R Meeting Set For April Fifth

Old Concord Chapter D A R schedules a meeting Saturday afternoon at the Chapter House Lexington road 2745 D after. Miss Clara B Cutler regent will preside with Miss Afreda Mosher of Boston speaking on Women in Foreign Affairs. Littleton hosts and spring conference report to be read.

Concord Old

Four Concord Boys Escape From Shirley Industrial School

Police recovered four boys who escaped from the Shirley Industrial School. They were spotted walking along the B and M railroad tracks near Concord. Patrolman Robert P. Lawson arrested them near the Main Street overhead bridge and returned them to the Concord police station for disposition.

Concord B &M Robert PB. Lawson Main Street Shirley Greater Boston

Bernard Juniors Beat Blesse Sacrament Team 60 16-14

St Bernard juniors defeated the visiting Blesse Sacrament five of Jamaica Plain 60 to 16 in a post season game last Saturday morning. Jimmy Dee starred for St Bernard.

Bernard Concord St. Bernard's C Yisitine Blésse d’ Sacrament Jamaica Plain Jimmy Dee

Concord Man In Training At Barnwell

Jamee R. Cullinane known as Jimmy, son of Mr and Mrs John F Cullinane of 18 Grant Street, left Thursday for Barnwell South Carolina to join the Albany Senators spring training camp in the Eastern League. At 22 he enters his fourth pro season after stints with the Boston Bees organization and Gloversville. Last year he played 126 games with three and Gloversville, hit .305 and posted strong fielding as a third baseman, moving from shortstop as needed. Albany’s regular third sacker has retired, giving Cullinane a real chance to win a berth on the Albany lineup.

Concord Jamee R Jimmy” Cullinane John F. Cullinane Grant. Street Barnwell South Carolina Albany Claud Senators Cullinane Boston Bees Gloversville New York Satker Concord Non -Concord I. Com

PUPILS STAGE GRANGE HALL DENATE IN SUDBURY

Sudbury residents attended the annual denate at Grange Hall sponsored by the Grange. The debate covered government power with Milton Bartlett for the affirmative and Stuart Eagerly for the negative. Judges favored the negative side.

Sudbury the Sudbury Lo Grange Dias Hall Roland Goverment John. Batchelder Xetive Nth Patan Wega Milton Bartlett Stuart

Local Draft Inductions Set by Maynard-Tha Board

The Board of District 64 serving Acton Concord Bedford Lincoln Maynard Wayland and Sudbury will induct four selectees on April 11. The district quota rises from 92 to 111. Recruits report to draft headquarters in Concord then proceed to the Boston receiving station. Inductees are Canton Earl Stewart Frederick Stoffel Tony Smialski and Andy Pagano. Stewart and Pagano volunteer.

Maynard Tha Acton Concord Bedford Lincoln Wayland Sudbury Boston Canttton Earl Stewart West Newton Frederick Eeton Stoffel Bdavoln Tony Smialski Andy D. J. Pagano Stewart and Pagano

Maynard Young Republicans Attend State Council Meeting

The Young Men s Republican Club of Maynard attended a Cambridge meeting of the State Council of Young Men s Republican Clubs. Attendees included Howard Packer George W Weaving Reginald Jones William Hansen Harold Nordberg Edward Urgalle Murray MacKenzie and Richard D Elson. The local club will form a softball team for spring and plan league play and games with local teams.

Maynard Young “Men's Republican Club State Council of Cambridge Howard "Packer George W Weaving Reginald Jones William Hansen Harold Nordberg Edward. Urgalle Murray MacKenzie Richard D- Elson State Council Worcester

Mr and Mrs Beneath Curtison Scene Mention

A fragment references Mr and Mrs W H Priest of Walcott and mentions a puzzling phrase about Beneath Curtison. The readable text is incomplete and lacks a clear event or context.

Beneath Curtison W H Priest, Walcott

Ambulance Purchase Planned for Concord Town

Concord town meeting authorized funds for a new ambulance to replace the four year old unit. The chassis by Superior Coach will be gray with two roof lights and upgraded equipment, expected by mid Goth to join local police and ambulance services serving out of town calls.

Concord Superior Gales Coxp Ohio

Boy Scouts Observe Anniversary of Troop 33 Growth

Concord Troop 33 celebrated its anniversary in March 1955 marking its origin and name change from Troop 2 to 33. Members listed include Harold Jud By te eet Montane Damon Butcher Jensen Reid Carr Kennedy Small Hewitt Manter Wetherbee Jensen Manter Woodworth and others. West Concordia plans Cub Pack No 33 with about a dozen boys aged nine to twelve registered and more expected to join.

Concord West d Ate Comaldten Harold Montane Damon Ores Butcher Percy Jensen Sherman Reid Charles Carr Clarence Hewitt Clarence ‘Manter Harold Wetherbee Otto Jensen Lawrences Manter Byron Woodworth West Concordia

Gifts to St George’s Episcopal Church Memorial Service

Memorial gifts in memory of Mrs Annie Barron Johnston were presented at St George's Episcopal Church after a Sunday service led by Rev Halsey I Andrews. Donations from Robert Johnston and three Johnston children along with Edith Mattson and Helen Dudley funded a lectern two silver basins a hymn board and an altar board. Lady Warwick Lodge Daughters of St George attended the service.

Manard—Giiin Annie Barron Johnston St. George's Episcopal Church Halsey I. Andrews Warwick

Palm Sunday Worship at Union Congregational Church

Palm Sunday service planned at Union Congregational Church Maynard with Reverend Leonard W. Fowler concluding his Lent series The Man Who Was Not Found The Junior Choir directed by Mr Vane Aslanikin and Pilgrim Fellowship to hear Miss Ann Tucker at 6 p m all parish youth urged to attend

Maynard Wil Pilgrim Fellowship Palm Sunday Ann Tucker Times Epi Revoc Ee Ee

Nathan Davis Anniversary at 90 in Concord

Nathan A Davis of Concord last Thursday observed his 90th birthday at a family gathering hosted by Philip A Davis on Lowell road. The longtime Mill Dam merchant, born inton and re tired about 17 years ago, counts three sons Charles Concord Dr William Lincoln Philip Concord and five daughters Grate Dolloff J Edmund Vincent Ralph Hether Hewitt Franklin N Heath Prescott Miriam Thorpe. He remains in good health and can drive his own car.

Concord Nathan A. Davis Carr Road Davis Mill Dam Ton Philip A Davis Lowell Road Charles William Lincoln Philip Grate Dolloff J. Edmund Vincent Ralph (Hether) Hewitt Franklin N. (Heith) Prescott Henry P Miriam) Thorpe

Concord Country Club Names 11th Year Golf Pro

Concord Country Club announces Concord-Harold Cahoon formerly of Maynard begins his 11th year as golf professional on Tuesday this week. He succeeded the lead in 1931 and has served Walter M. Johnson of Arlington since. Inter-club tournaments may be played between now and Patriot's Day with the big opening inter-club tourney slated on the holiday.

Concord Harold Cahoon Maynard Concord Country ‘Club the Ton Gonlate Walter M. Johnson Arlingcord

Magdalene Chapter 51st Anniversary Plan

The Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Magdalene Chapter 0 B S met at the Burnhams home. Magdalene Chapter marks its 51st anniversary with a program on Tuesday evening April 15 led by Past Matron and Patrons Mildred Tallant, despite a leg injury. Socials and refreshments followed a brief business session.

Maynard Magdalene B.S Harry Burnham DeMars Street Mildred Tallant Crutcher

Acton Strikers Remain Out At A Merriam and Company

South Acton workers affiliated with the C E O Wond 4 continue a strike at the A Merriam and Company woodworking plant after a March 21 walkout over a union shop, higher wages, and benefits. Both sides acknowledge unresolved terms and potential concessions, while reductions in daily breaks and schedule changes are hinted.

South Acton A. Merriam and Company

Mightily Sete Eee See Ne Ere Eee and

A cryptic line from Cicero appears as guidance on effort and resolve. The text urges acting with maximum effort in all endeavors, emphasizing determination and vigor. It reflects a classical insistence on disciplined energy in pursuit of goals.

Cicero

Concord to a civilian defense rally for emergency readiness

Major Michael P. Dee, chairman of Concord's Committee on Public Safety, urges all residents to attend a civilian nonmilitary defense rally at the Veterans' Building on April 7 at 8 pm. Speakers include Chief Needham and Colonel Baldwin. attendees will learn how civilians can help in a national emergency, from road driving to radio operation and fire protections.

Michael P. Dee Concord Committee ‘On Public Safety Veterans Cane Dee Chief Needham Robert Ae Baldwin Motor ‘Corps

Maynard Elks Elect New Exalted Ruler and Officers

Maynard Lodge B P O Elks elected J Gruber Exalted Ruler at their annual meeting. Leading Knight George TF Priest Esteemed Loyal Knight John Donohue Esteemed Lecturing Knight Herbert W Martin Treasurer Vincent Murphy Secretary L Peterson Tiler James R Priest Trustee Julian Gruber delegate to the Grand Lodge. Installation set for April 14 with Brookline lodge in charge on April 7. a bus from Maynard will attend.

Maynard Julius Gruber Maynard Lodge B. P Arthur King Jesse George John Donohue Herbert W. Martin T. Vincent Murphy L Peterson James R Julian Gruber Grand Lodge Soniah Schnair Jr J. Josep Lyons Brookline Lodge Noble Morton Pirk James’ R. Priest Esquire Maynard Elks Elks

Dorothy Seitz Named Heiress of Hertford Estate

Dorothy Seitz of Hertford is identified as heir in a local estate filing. The notice lists the claimant and the court handling the case, with the filing date and pending probate proceedings.

Norman York Appointed Regular Patrols In Action

Norman York appointed to lead regular patrols with Robert Willetree assigned as deputy. Local authorities report 22 patrols conducted as part of the Amerit Cynan Chemical effort.

St Casimir’s Elects Officers For The Coming Year

The St Casimir’s Elect announces officers for the next year led by Walter Kwine as president with Peter Tomy Figg as vice president. Stanley awirdin and Chester Karpiechix are named, plans include planting, social events, and a dance with candidate calls in the weeks ahead.

Anneal Walter Kwine Peter Tomy Dent Stanley Awirdin Chester Karpiechix

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rook Rod and Gun Club Ting Frank C. Sherito Hold— Musicale Guiding Light of Waltham Ocal Ates Hawthorne Chapter Mary English Cheries Johnson Assabet Mills Pont Fielals Hac Eom William’ J. Tobins Heyligeris Concord D.A.R Jimmy Cullinane Grange Hall Tom BOY Scouts ST. George's An B. Johnston Union Congregational Church Nathan Davis Concord Country CBS Scaevens J. Gruber Maynard Oe Sei Hertford Ter Dorothy ST. Casimir's Elect
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