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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1929

Page

7

Maynard Social Notes Highlight Visits and Classes

Maynard residents hosted weekend guests from Gleasondale Malden Newton Arlington and Milton. Local clubs held events including a successful Methodist church food sale a whist gathering and a teachers club table setting demonstration. De Molay conducted its first degree at Masonic hall followed by a minstrels rehearsal for May 3 at the High School auditorium. A bridal shower for Anna Robillard Arlington announced her March wedding to Sergeant William Donovan Charlestown with plans to reside in Brighton.

Charles. Smith Gleasondale Angus Hanson Powder Mill Road Mildred Campion Swampscott Mary Doyle Summer Street Edward McManus Malden Herbert Lemoine Tremont Steed’s Block Nason Street Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Church Daniel O'Connell Newton Herbert W. Martin Lincoln Street Lillian Reid Maynard High School J. A. Coughlan Brook Street Maynard Woman's Golf Club Maynard Teachers Club Boston L. D. Wilson Order de Molay Masonic Hall de Molay Arlington Anna Robillard Mass Mary Frances Brothers Robillard Farley- Harvey Co William Donovan Charlestown Brighton L. Robillard Rose Jeraldine Robillard Annie Brocklehurst Mildred Walsh James Duggan

Local News Briefs From Maynard Worcester And Framingham

The item notes Misses Alice and Frances ile returning home to Maynard from Peete. Principal Gifford judged a Dig contest at Hud so1ven school. L D Wilson Chapter De Molay rehearses a minstrel at the school auditorium. Worcester Y W L beat Maynard Y W L 40 to 20 with Friegon Torppa starring. Maynard A A will host a social dance to benefit the association treasury. Selectmen appoint Ralph Fletcher inspector of animals and appoint Winthrop J. Cuddy and Matti Tervo as special policemen. Teachers Mildred Mullin Ruth Gleary and Mildred Terhert were weekend guests of their parents in Franklin.

Alice Frances Ile Peete Maynard Gifford L. D. Wilson de Molay Worcester Y. W. L Maynard Y. W. L Worcester Frigeon Torppa Als Maynard H A. A Treasury Association Board of Selectmen Ralph Fletcher Winthrop J. Cuddy Matti Tervo Mildred Mullin RuthiGleary Mildred Terhert Franklin Public School

Junior Prom 1930 Planned at High School

The Junior Prom will be held April 26 at the high school auditorium with a concert from 8 to 9 and dancing until midnight. The class, active and ambitious, lists Walter Bray as president, Mark Kelley as vice president, Vieno Sneck as secretary, and Alice Fearns as treasurer.

Walter Brayden Viener Sueck Alice Fearns Mark Kelley

Russell Bridge Construction Bids Opened April 23

Bids for the Russell bridge will be opened at the state house on April 23. Funding will come partly from the town of Maynard about ten percent from the town of Stow and the remainder from county funds. Plans were prepared by the state engineers.

Russell’s State House Maynard Stow Parthyittte

Mr Pit Passer Presented by Mara Plovers

A three act play titled Mr Pit Passer will be presented by the Mara Plovers. The cast includes Guyer Fowler Helen Hincliffe Ruth Finn George Elson Walter Denniston May Waterhouse and Beatrice Jor. For the Prom silver satin or blonde shoes for girls and black patent leather for boys are suggested by Rickles Shoe Store Maynard.

Pit Passer Guyer Fowler Helen Hincliffe Ruth Finn George Elson Walter Denniston May Waterhouse Beatrice. Jor Maynard

Michael Veleno Dies at 72 in Maynard Home

Michael Veleno aged 72 died at his son Patrick Veleno's home on Colbert Avenue Maynard at 8 this morning. He is survived by his wife two sons Patrick and Antonio and his daughter Mrs Nee Primiano of Dedham. Funeral services are set for Friday at 9 o'clock at St Briget's Church.

Michael Veleno Patrick Veleno Colbert Avenue Maynard Patrick Toni Nees Primiano Dedham St. Briget’s Arch

Sneakers In Colorful Display At Maynard Shoe Store

Attractive sneakers in varied colors are showcased at Ricklea's Shoe Store in Maynard inviting shoppers to browse the new arrivals and pick pairs that match their style.

Ricklea’ ‘Shoe Store Maynard

Salad Supper At St George’s Guild Pleases Attendees

A salad supper was held Saturday evening at Parish hall St George's church under St Hillda's Guild. The event was well attended with all praising the menu and a class recently confirmed served as guests.

St. George’s Church St. Hillda’s Guild

Body of Raymond Puffer Arrives for Parents

The body of Raymond Puffer son of Mr and Mrs Edward Puffer of Harrison street will reach the couple's home next Saturday. He died in the Philippine Islands while aboard the Cruiser Memphis and passed away in a Naval hospital during the winter.

Raymond Puffer Edward Puffer Harrison Street Philippine Islands Raymond Memphis Naval Philippines

Odd Fellows observe 110th anniversary special

Maynard Lodge 1.0.0 will observe the 110th anniversary of the founding of Odd Fellowship with social ceremonies on Wednesday at Cooperative hall. Rebekahs and their families will be invited to attend.

Maynard Lodge Odd Fellowship Cooperative Hall Odd Fellows Rebekahs

Boicourt Leads Parish Delegation to Middlesex Union Meeting

Reverend William Boicourt of the Union Congregational church led a delegation from Boxboro to the Spring session of the Middlesex Union Association of Congregational churches. He also attended the Boy Scouts jamboree at the Boston Garden on Monday night.

William Boicourt Union Convegational Boxboro Middlesex Union Association of Congregational Churches Boicourt Boston Gardefil

Kantonen Keto Engagement Announced At Party

The engagement of Miss Helen H Kantonen to R Edward Keto was announced at a birthday party Thursday evening. Kantonen is daughter of Mrs E Kantonen Lehto 28 Roosevelt Street. Keto is son of Mr and Mrs H M Keto 20 Harrison Street. Wedding date not set.

Helen H. Kantonen R. Edward Keto Miss Kantonen Mss Kantonen E. Kantonen- Lehto Roosevelt Street Mr. Keto H. M. Keto Harrison Street

Leviathan Arrives in Cherbourg After First Dry Run

The liner Leviathan completed its first post prohibition voyage as a wet ship arriving at Cherbourg. Passengers who debarked reported decorous conduct with no excessive drinking across the journey.

Cherbourg Leviathan United States

Burke Says No Alcohol Sold on Leatham Voyage

Southampton April 16 United States Lines vice president David A. Burke arrived on the Leavathan and stated that no drinks were sold on the voyage from New York. Those who drank aboard had brought liquor from New York, and only wines will be carried on the westward trip.

Southampton Eng INS David A. Burke United States Lines Leviathan New York

Hoover Message Wins G O P To His Standard

President Hoover’s first message wins the Republican regulars to his standard in Congress this afternoon but faces strong opposition from the Democratic Insurgent coalition that challenged the Coolidge era. Farm Relief proposal draws criticism from Insurgent Republicans and Democrats while receiving faint praise from some administration Republicans. Senate reception is notably cold with senators silent during the reading.

Washington Hoover Congress Coolidge Middle Far West Senate

Alumni Take New Posts in Local Firms

Waine Sjoblom of the Class of 1929 has joined the American Optical Company Southridge office alongside former classmates. Gertrude Weaving begins work at Middlesex Mutual Insurance in Concord. Helmi Huppakka secures a permanent role at Maynard Trust Company after weeks in temporary service. The moves reflect the Commercial Department’s practice of recognizing graduates with positions upon completion.

Waine Sjoblom American Optidal Company Southridge Sjoblom Gertrude Weaving Middlesex Mutual Insurance Company Concord Weaving Helmi Huppakka Maynard Trust Company

Assessor’s Office to hold Saturday info sessions

An Assessor’s Office representative will be at Office room 15 Masonic block on Saturday afternoons from 2 to 3 o clock to provide information to the public. The schedule continues until further notice.

Masonic Block

Ace High teachers stage three act drama at Maynard club

The Maynard Teachers' Club presented Ace High at Waltham Street Hall on Friday night drawing a large audience. Miss Mary P Thompson starred as Kit with George Rupprecht as Mack the ace. The cast included John Provasoli Lorena Kennedy Dorothy Mattson Herbert Sullivan Mary A Doyle Leo Mullin Harold Morgan and Julia Greany. Dancing followed with Bubsheridan's orchestra.

George Hopper Fullenton Richard Lawson Springfield Axel Lawson Brooks Street Francis O'Brien Milton John Maley Thompson Street Dorothy Thompson Newton Anna Mearman Ace High Waltham Street Hall Maynard Teachers’ Club Mary P. Thompson Kit George Rupprecht Mack the Ace John Provasoli Lorena Kennedy Dorothy Mattson Herbert Sullivan Mary A. Doyle Leo Mullin Harold Morgan Julia Greany John Miller Cirerior Bubsheridan

Miss Doyle Wins Contest For Gilchrist Store

Miss Helen Doyle daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Doyle of Parker Street won the title Miss Gilchrist the Girl with a Smile in a Gilchrist store contest in Boston. She received a gold piece and a bouquet of roses after a multi stage elimination process. Doyle a local high school graduate works in the Gilchrist clerical department and is noted as popular in Maynard.

Maynard Helen Doyle Thomas Doyle Parker Street Miss Doyle Gilchrist Boston

Kane family thanks for kindness after bereavement

Mr and Mrs Thomas Kane George Kane express appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness during their recent bereavement and for the beautiful spiritual and floral bouquets.

Thomas Kane George, Kane

Nurse Edith Foster Leads Girls in Home Nursing Class

A home nursing class was organized Monday with more than thirty Senior and Junior girls from the High school. Miss Edith Foster, the school nurse, will instruct and the class will meet Mondays at 2 30 p m.

Dinner party honors District Attorney Bushnell in Boston

Chief of Police John Connors attended a testimonial dinner at the City Club in Boston on Saturday along with Nicholas Driscoll Ernest Rasmussen and Harold Hanson among others.

John Connors

K of C Communion Breakfast Set By Maynard Council

Maynard Council K of C will hold its annual communion breakfast at the Masonic hall following the 8:30 mass on Sunday April 9. Rev. Michael J. Ahearn SJ of Weston will be the speaker and an Arlington caterer will serve the breakfast.

K. OF C Maynard Council Masonic Hall Michael J. Ahearn S. J Weston A_ caterer Arlington

White Cross Guild Meets With Entertainment Night

Mrs A A Hilferty presided at the White Cross Guild meeting Sunday at Cooperative Hall. An entertainment directed by Mrs Joseph Dineen featured vocal solos by Miss Mary Waluk recitations by Leo McNamara and piano solos by Rita Foley eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs David Foley.

White Cross Guild A. A. Hilferty Cooperative Hall Joseph Dineen Mary Waluk Leo McNamara Rita David Foley

Miss Marie Smith Graduates Nurse on Vacation

Miss Marie Smith of Mase General hospital travels with her parents Mr and Mrs William Smith to Pine for a vacation observed in the social notes section.

Marie Smith Mase General Hospital Mrs William Smith Pine Street

Maynard Country Club Opens Amid Spring Snow Thaw

Maynard Country Club hosts a weekend golf opening with B J Coughlin in charge as players from Watertown Walden Concord Newton and Maynard participate. Snow melts and greens are set for a strong season with over twenty new members and April 19 offered as open house with fees waived for guests.

Maynard Maynard Country Club B. J. Coughlin Watertown Walthan Concord Newton

Present Play In W Concord Square Crook

The three act comedy Square Crook was staged last night at Association hall in W Concord by the Maynard K of C players under Catholic Daughters of America. A well-filled house saw a tremen dous success with a stronger Maynard run than the initial showing. Cast includes Japraness Cleary John Joe J Donahue Rtas to the John Bangainview F Migs Healey Miss Loretto Mule Migs Helen Doyle Mary Jelsey and Mrs Joseph Dineen.

Square Crook Association Hall Maynard ‘K. of C Catholic Daughters of America Maynard Japraness Cleary John Joe Ee J. Donahue Rtas 2 John Bangainview F Migs Healey Loretto Helen Doyle Mary Jelsey Joseph Dineen

Rev C C Garland Maynard Appointed Pastor

Rev C C Garland Maynard pastor of Mt. Ham Methodist Church Chelsea is appointed pastor of the Maynard Methodist Church and will hold his introductory service next Sunday. Mrs Garland is said to be father of seven children two ministers. The family will move into the parsonage on Brooks Street this week. Services next Sunday at 10 30 with Sunday school at 9 30 and church session at noon.

Charles’c. Garland Mt. Ham Methodist Chélséa Maynard Methodist Church

Auxiliary Whist Party at Ma sonic Hall

The Ladies' Auxiliary AOH held a mixed whist event at Masonic Hall Friday night. Favors went to Aghes Driscoll Alice Smith Helen Boyd Margaret McCarthy Jamie McCarthy Stella Kluffs Raymond McCarthy and Katherine White.

AOH Masonic Hall Aghes Driscoll Alice Smith Helen Boyd Margaret McCarthy Jami McCarthy Stella Kluffs Raymond McCarthy Katherine White

High School To Host Paris Lecture By L Raymond Talbot

The High School French Club will host a lecture on Paris by Professor L Raymond Talbot A M in the auditorium on May 17. Talbot, formerly assistant professor at Boston University, is noted for his books on France. The event follows a track team call and basketball letter awards at an earlier campus assembly.

L. Raymond ‘Talbot A. M Paris Talbot Boston University France

Joint concert opens spring term for orchestra and Girls Glee

An orchestra and Girls' Glee club announce a joint concert opening May 10 to raise funds for instruments. Schools close April 19 for Patriots Day.

Chestra Glee

Intentions of marriage filed in Maynard office

Gertrude McNiff of 112 M Hudson Avenue announces intentions of marriage to Francis P. Ma son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Espie of Maynard. The filing takes place at the office of Gertrude McNiff.

Gertrude McNiff M Hudson M Niff Francis P Thomas Espie Maynard

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GUILD R. Puffer Pne's Wedeems SS Shepard's Store Crowe G.O.P Te Royal Rooters Abou Ben Adhem Knights“of Khoressan Progressive Lodge Knights of Pythias Progressive Temple Pythian Laura Lent Thomas F. Parker Hardware Main St Maynard Pedagogues Maynard, Mass Big Cavalieri Fontaine Bock Pessi Europe Main Street Plan Minstrels Colonial Hall St .Bridget’s Cadets and Children of Mary Corps Joyce Kilmer Johnson's Pharmacy, Inc W. Concord C. C. Garland Maynard St. Walthem Wal Rupprecht Lent H. King Mgr J.sezerzen T. Frigard T. Torppa G. Tierney M. Zaporeski W. Frigard The High Clinton Highton Leominster Elephant Lynn Portland Goncord N. H Manchester Portsmouth Burlington Rutland, Vt Montpélier Pittsfield Salem Fitchburg Fall River New Bedford Providence New England Telegraph
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