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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1938
Page
2
A fragmentary report mentions an automobile at a Post road Weston location near Waltham. Names such as Meanie, Taylor, Donal Roberts, Tucker and David Buxton appear, but details and exact event are missing.
Maynara adheres to the Orthodox calendar as palm and pussy willow palms are blessed and distributed during the service. Faithful carry lighted tapers as the liturgy proceeds marking the observance before Easter.
Notice to inhabitants and businesses in Maynard to attend weighing and measuring devices testing as required by Massachusetts General Laws. Sealer of Weights and Measures office announces annual duties for devices used in buying selling or for hire.
At G A R hall on Wednesday April 13 Mrs Marion Reed led a regular meeting where a delicious supper impressed attendees. Plans were made for a whist party on April 2 with a grand prize a valuable tray crafted by men at the Bedford U8 Veterans hospital for the event.
The Telerate Sudbury A constitution tree will be dedicated by the Wayside Inn Chapter on the First Parish Church grounds. The ceremony occurs Saturday at 3 PM.
A Middlesex County town petition requests relocation and repair of a park and surrounding roadways in Bedford. The Massachusetts County Commissioners order a hearing at Cambridge House on a date in April with notices to the town clerk and local publishers and public postings ahead of time.
Albert Axford of Maynard died at Massachusetts General Hospital at age 60. Born in Rockville Connecticut he lived in Maynard since boyhood. Survived by wife two daughters Franklin Loring of Burlington brother Fred Axford of Bill and two sisters Ida Brooks Myra and others. Funeral Sunday at Union Congregational Church with services at home and burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
Belmont shows early promise as pitcher Baddy leads six innings with solid work while Rodger and Wilkie anchor the offense. Ray Forcier and Ban Callshen handle catching as Coach Googins praises the team depth and fielding, highlighting teen hits and extra bases that suggest a Middlesex League pennant bid for Concord.
Sudbury residents Mrs Blackmer and Mrs Hicks announce the engagement of their daughter Winifred Blackmer to Ace Reynolds Jr. of Waltham. Winifred, a Sudbury High and Tufts graduate, teaches history at Walpole High School. Ace Reynolds is a Harvard graduate and a Sidbury High School faculty member.
An assembly at Wheeler School featured a program titled The Eve of the Revolution with two minute talks by Jean Nicol and Margaret Snow. Students presented readings from Yale Chronicles and discussed governing reforms of the era.
A terse meeting note records Concord and a group referred to as et al expressing opposition. No further details on attendees or agenda are provided.
Funeral services were held last week in Southboro for Charles Archibald Kidder who died at his son Henry P. Kidder’s Hosier Road home. Born in Boston on July 22, he attended college and remained active in business at Kidder, Peabody & Company until 1889. He traveled Europe and Egypt before retiring to Southboro, later rejoining the firm in 1904 as transfer department manager until retiring in 1929. Surviving are two sons, Charles A. Kidder Jr. of California and Henry P. Kidder of Concord, sister Nathalie Thayer Kidder of Milton, and four grandchildren.
The Kings Daughters announce a meeting next Tuesday April 26 at F Smith home with Mrs Smith assisting. The West Concord Woman's Club annual meeting and renewal event is set for tomorrow at one o clock in the Odd Fellows hall. Gus Melanson hosts the Walden gathering and Miss Betty Bell will entertain. Daniel Lapham, Liberal Arts student, made the honor roll. Mrs Harold Freeman of Health Avenue West Concord is recovering from a fall and a fractured leg suffered while visiting friends with her husband in Acton.
Mrs Harry B Little hosted a Sunday afternoon tea at her Nashawtee Hill home in honor of Miss Rosa Fuller, fiancé of Mr and Mrs Little's son, David Be Little. Attending guests included Mrs Alfred Curtis, Mrs John M Eaton, Mrs Joseph S Richardson, and Mrs Berkeley Wheeler.
Mrs A Page Browne of Concord leads a Middlesex group at Oakley Country Club during a holiday event in the Women’s Golf Association league. Browne played in the morning and scored a notable form, contributing to her team’s effort with solid scoring and steady play.
Maynard high school's baseball team begins the season with a home opener at Crowe Park against Stoneham High. Coach Sawyer notes eight veterans remain with four regulars out, and the squad shows fight and heart as they prepare for a strong push in the upcoming games.
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