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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1933
Page
5
Maynard residents host and visit friends across town with Easter gatherings and family events. Local clubs plan meetings and fundraisers while youth programs, radio enthusiasts, and Boy Scout activities expand. A crowd attends lodge gatherings, sports events, and charity socials as students and alumni contribute to community life.
Funeral services were held for William G. Morris at his Maynard home on Lincoln Street. The Union Congregational church pastor Rev. Matthew A. Vance officiated. Maynard Lodge No. 131 I. O. F. conducted a graveside service at Glenwood cemetery with Charles B. Keene C. Clifford Cheney John B. Sham and Samuel Parker serving as bearers. Morris was a longtime Odd Fellow and valued neighbor and citizen whose passing was marked by many flowers and respect.
At a regular meeting of Auxiliary No. 185 held at W.F. W's home plans were fixed for a department meeting with a banquet and reception to the National Commander and National President at the Hotel Bradford in Boston on April 22. A May Day rally is set for May 1 at the Parkman Bandstand in Boston. Mrs Mabel Holley president and Mrs Margaret Hird past president were elected delegates to the Clinton hotel Springfield Massachusetts reception and banquet to Department President Mrs Irene Forrest on May 13. Mrs Margaret Murray was named to head their annual poppy drive.
A moving platform carries a heavy arm with sound camera and crew to film three stair levels. An automatic balance system of lead weights lets one operator raise the camera for closeups and dialogue on each landing. Director Victor Fleming can start and stop the crane from the stair foot.
Attorney General Joseph E. Warner rebutted George Bernard Shaw's call to discard the constitution. He warned Shaw that the U S charter has endured since 1776 and will endure. Warner spoke on the times trend toward socialization and expanded rights, while former Rep Leslie W. Sims led the legislative night. Edwin Carlton Jr. sang several solos to a large audience from Sterling and Natick with a postmeeting collation.
Maynard High School awarded hockey letters to a group of girls on April 17 including Alice Kitowicz Sylvia Nyholm Elvi Nyholm Gertrude Heikkila Florence Hastings Elizabeth Mahoney Bertha Sneek Amma Swanson Anne Salo Victoria Jakusik Marguerite Carbary Elizabeth Meriluoto Mary Gnudzinowicz Lillian Sullivan and Manager Rita Bariteau Coach Ruth G Finn received a gift for her coaching. Medals went to Manly’s Relay Team Richard Archer Francs Gilleney Stanley Piecewicz and John O’Leary for winning at the Andover meet as Maynard topped Winthrop Dedham and Lexington. A note urges community effort to restore Maynard’s former vibrancy through steady, collective work.
Maynard L D Wilson chapter of DeMolay held its regular meeting at the Masonic hall. William K Walters was elected secretary of the Massachusetts Court DeMolay Legion of Honor. The second annual patriotic meeting will be at Faneuil Hall Boston on Sunday May 7 at 2 30 pm with Melvin M Johnson principal speaker and two state chapter riders. The All State DeMolay field day is set for June 17 at Arbor Dale River side Recreation grounds with hopes for a local baseball team and earlier champions. A special dance at the Stow Country club with Russell Ford’s orchestra from West Roxbury is planned and tickets are on sale.
The Frank J. DeMars Post American Legion invites veterans to a World War moving picture show at Odd Fellows hall on Thursday evening. Commander Edward S. Johnston and the entertainment committee have arranged speakers to aid ex service men and address their needs. Major Walthe describes events of the World War to be shown. attendance is limited to invited Legion members and veterans with guests.
The trout season starts Saturday with reports of some catches as streams run high and fishing proves difficult. The Maynard Rod and Gun Club kept streams replenished during closed season and expects good fishing when waters normalize. A gas line shovel was unloaded on Nason Street to dig for drainage between Nason and Main Street.
Mrs. Maria Stokes thanks all who showed kindness during their recent bereavement and for the beautiful flowers.
Union Congrégational Church notes Middlesex association gathering at Harvard with Rev. Matthew Avance to address unemployment in the ministry. Philathea class hosts a Foolish Party at Esther Marsden’s home. Ladies Benevolent fair planned with reader Doris Griffin, soloist Phyllis Quirk, and salad supper. Sunday services at 10 45 and 9 44 church school. Young People to visit Morgan Memorial Boston at 2 30 with Ralph Smith contact.
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