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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1940
Page
5
A notice states that residents including Joseph Ale of Arlington and others have presented a petition to the county court. It requests objection to the administrator’s actions and directs that an appearance be filed before ten o clock noon on the third day after return day. Judge Leggat and Register Jordan oversee.
A petition to probate the estate of John Benjamin Miller has been presented in Suffolk County Massachusetts. Doris Maynard is named as administratrix without surety, seeking appointment in the probate court.
Mayhard-w and a delegation of distance plodders from New York and Finnish American A. C. joined Salo's Orchestra for the annual Marathon Dance by the Kanto A. C. in Temperance hall. The event featured many novelties and proceeds go to the Finnish Relief Fund.
Prospective bidders for painting the water tank land for Sonstrust. The superintendent, D. Bra show, will supply plans and specifications. Bidders must have proposals in the hands of the Commissioners by April 27, 1949.
The column notes a revived interest in baseball led by Rev. W. F. Ma iaszek and a strong track push as Alumni Field prepares for a major meet. Maynard, DiAgata, and other local athletes are highlighted as promising performers, with plans for a spring season and a late summer Alumni Track championship.
Concord notes spotlight former Concord High athlete Bo Kelley and teammates in New MCA colors finishing fourth in Lexington Labor Day five mile race. Harvard spring track uncertain for Douglas Pirnie due to pulled tendon. Middlesex School loses 7 6 to Wentworth. Tufts freshmen clash washed out. Local private schools set to meet St Mark's and Groton as baseball resumes. Strawberry Hill’s Allen Gilman returns to Lexington Lions as pitcher in Boston Suburban League. Inter Town Baseball League to operate at Rideout Playground with George Bauer presiding and Leslie Anderson leading championship nine planning early May game.
A Maynard bowling league season ended with 602 072 pins toppled. A statistician notes this many pins laid end to end would stretch about 148 miles, roughly the distance from Maynard to New Haven Connecticut.
A Maynard High School social gathering featured George Wat as the venue host with Bernie Cotter and a local orchestra providing music. Freshmen were introduced during the event, attendees included Taylor and Mel Crowe, with De Burnham as treasurer and Alice Fenius in charge of patrons.
The Assabet Aerig lodge held a gathering with special guests James Telnester Jon Shaughnessy and John Shaughnessy among officers. An installation ceremony followed a ritual and a committee report. Officers’ election is set for May 14 with installation on June 14.
The 12th annual six mile road race from Maynard to Worthor Lit tleton is set for Sunday May 26 with participants arriving early for the classic event. A team entry is noted and local runners including George Bil Street and Marah are mentioned among those expected to participate.
The Assabet Institution for Savings will hold its annual meeting in Maynard Massachusetts on May 6 1940 at eight o clock P M in the Beanie rooms. The agenda includes reports of all offers, land and committees, election of officers and any other business that may come before the meeting.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts reports a petition to appoint Benjamin Taylor administrator of the Samuel Maynard estate in Cambridge County with the court setting a return date of May 10. Interested parties are urged to file written appearances before the judge John Leggat, Esquire, on the specified morning. The register is Loring P. Jordan. Abr. 24 May 1 8.
The Sudbury Board of Selectmen appointed officers to serve at the April 30 primaries including ballot clerks and jurors. Listings name multiple individuals such as Frederick R. Telles, J. Leo Stone, Bernard Conroy, Joseph B. Way, and others for roles like ward posts, registrars, and permit oversight in a detailed roster.
Maynard. The 121st av iary of Odd Fellowship will be jointly celebrated this evening at 8 o'clock at the Odd Fellows hall by Mizpah Rebekah and the Maynard Tannah entertainers. Beth Cary comode reader and Maynard Trio Pyska and Helen Kasiiat Mancings will entertain. Refreshments will be served.
Masong and Bowry oversee work on a large stone log cabin behind the Goodnow Public Library. The main room includes a large meeting area and two smaller rooms with wall lighting. Bowry invites about a half dozen husky helpers to caulk crevices between logs during the long evenings.
Samuel L. Knowlton of Acton elected chairman of the Acton School Committee, replacing Everett N. Montague. Other members named include Walter Hin, Otis Reed, Everett Montague, Mrs. Leland Howe, and Miss Fannie Davis of West Acton.
Mr Houde of Littleton will speak at an upcoming planning meeting preparing for the annual Flow Show. The gathering aims to attract a large audience and features William Merriam of South Acton as a participant.
Under Miss Eleanor Colburn the Shoq Bands perform in new uniforms at the American Legion post parade in Congona on April 19. A Music Festival follows at the Auditorium on Friday afternoon May 10 for National Music Week. Fourth through sixth grade students from all schools present under Mae Colburn. Emerson Junior High will perform May 9 in observance of Music Week.
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