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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1940

Page

4

Priestly Critiques U S Critics on Time and the Arts

New York writer J B Priestly faulted American critics for their rush to judgment of his play Time and the Answering Voice of England. Priestly, 48, spoke in Boston praising cultural ties while condemning harsh, boorish reception by some readers and reviewers.

New York J. B. Priestly U. S.A Voice of England Priestly RudioCommenters Aimericat Phat Priést Hs Abeidgé London Yorkshire America

Maynard Wedding Unites Miss Eileen Johnston and Grover Garson

Miss Eileen Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs John Johnston of 48 Sik iy street wed Grover Garson son of Mrs John M Carson of Sudbury in a Maynard ceremony. Rev Thomas J Croke officiated at the parish rectory. The bride wore a Swiss blue gown with baby blue and rose accents and carried white roses tied with baby ribbon. Jane Tobin was maid of honor and James Martin of Concord was best man. After a reception at Maynard Grange the couple planned to reside at 45 Brooks Street following a honeymoon trip to Maine.

Maynard Eileen Eligabeth Johnston John Johnston Sik Iy Street Grover Garson John M. Carson Sudbury Wiis Thomas J. Croke Bridgét Eles Jane Tobin Inn of Honor Julié James Martin Concord of Eenard High School Segali Ee High School Cushman Bakery Maynard Grange Wheir Maine Will & Eepe Brooks, Street

Route One Win F Route Awarded and Work Underway

Attah The Central Construction Company of Lawrence has won the Route One project. Work began a few days ago and will span from the traffic circle at the Concord Reformatory to Littleton, a six mile stretch. Heavy equipment is removing trees to straighten the highway and traffic is rerouted via Route 111 and Central Street in West Acton for several weeks.

Attah Central Constriction Company Lawrence Mont Yan Idenea Td Concord Reformatory Littleton Concord Central Street West Acton

Party for D Mariano Honored at Italian Social Club

More than sixty friends gathered at the Italian Social Club Thursday evening to honor Dominic Mariano on his bachelor party. He plans to wed Miss Estelle Mowry of Shrewsbury on social date. A presentation of money accompanied refreshments and socializing.

Maynard Man Estelle Mowry Shrewsbury Maynard Dominic Marian Mariang

Exhibition of Indian Relics Opens in August

The Goodnow Public exhibit of Indian relics has trustees agreeing to open in August. All persons likely in Boro are welcome to attend.

Shahury Goodnow Boro

Maynard Co op Club Outing Highlights Rescue at Crystal Lake

The Maynard Cooperative Club outing at Crystal Lake Hollis New Hampshire featured various games and activities. Bill Saarela assisted by Hans Watts performed a lifesaving action rescuing a man during the day’s events.

Maynard Co BP . Club Crystal Lake Hollis New Hampshire Bill Saarela Hans Watts

Casey at Home Party Endorses Joe Casey in Marlboro

A Maynard home gathering hosted by Mrs Eva Moynihan endorsed Joe Casey for re election to Congress. Speakers praised Casey’s 100 percent record and noted support from professionals nationwide. Louis B Contiers spoke for Hudson’s State Senator race and local figures organized a CC Club meeting with officers elected: Eva Moynihan president Ruth Lyons treasurer and two secretaries.

Maynard Eva Moynihan Marlborotreet Eveni Ng No ‘Rantane Joe Casey Casey Congréss Louis P. Dunkwine Middlesex Séschman Hudson Apsley Ani Restoné Company Ester F. Cowles I. Erebts Louis Bontiers Jays Mikijahiec Ruth Lyons

Republicans Gather at Marlboro Dinner Meeting

A Marlboro Country Club dinner hosted by the Republican State Committee drew leaders from the Senatorial Districts Third Councilor and others. Major Edward D. Gross presided, with Atty. Leslie Sims, William Stockwell, and Charlotte Stockbridge among local officials attending. Richard D. Ison represented the Young Men's Republican Club.

Maynard Republican State Committee Strict Eld Marlboro Country Club Edward ‘D. Jross Republican Tate Committee Atty Leslie Sims William Stockwell Charlotte Stockbridge Repubban Richard D. Ison Youngen’s Republican Club

Two Sisters Die in France Report Reaches Sister

South Sudbury resident Miss Marie L. Goyet learned last week of the deaths of her two sisters in France. No further details were provided.

France South Sudbury Marie L. Goyet King Philip Road

Sudbury Woman's Reading Club Sews for Red Cross

The Sudbury group met at Mrs. Charles H. WaysEEnian on Candy Hill to hear articles of interest and sew clothing for Red Cross refugees at home.

Sudbury Sudbury Woman’s Reading Club Charles H. WaysEenian Candy Hill The Red Cross

Maynard Grange Plans Cottage Outing Tonight

The Maynard Grange hosts a Wednesday evening outing at the Larkin cottage with swimming boating games and refreshments. Orville Tucker and aided coordinate activities with rain postponement possible to Thursday night.

Maynard Grange Albert Larkin Orville Tucker Raymond Jones

Deerfield Valley Art Exhibit Showcases National Works

The Deerfield Valley Art Association exhibition remains on view through August with 40 studios across categories. Notable participants include Houart Nichols president of the National Academy and Louis Jetts of York, plus artists from Vermont and New York.

Sudbury Deerfield Art Association Deerfield Valley Arts Houart Nichols Theational Academy Louis Jetts of York Miy Taekie New York Art Student League Norr Wester Biya Woodward Art of the

Acton Native Passes Away in Concord

Acton native Everett Plage 86 of Lowell Road Concord died Saturday July 27 at his late home. He was a prominent real estate broker in Worcester for many years and services were held at his home with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Acton.

iEverett Plage Acton Lowell Road Concord Flagg Worcester Twesty Bertram Hanscom Old South Woodlawn Aoa

Brooks Faces Unopposed Primary Run in September

Concord councillor Frank A. Brooks of West Concord will be unopposed by the Democratic slate in September primaries. He also faces two Republican ticket candidacies for Governor's Council while seeking re election with a territory covering 43 towns and cities.

Concord Frank A. Brooks Highland Street West Brooks

Institute at State College educates local youths in cooperation

Six youths attended a state college institute on cooperative movements. Charles, Mark, Harold and others formed a course group learning the aims of the cooperative movement and its broader social impact.

State College Fissbachsett Antikunen Charles Oe Ve Mark Harold Ing

Maynard Lady's Mutual Aid Society Observes 29th Anniversary

The Mutual Aid Society of the Atwee parish marks its 29th anniversary with a solemn high Mass at St. Casimir's Church at ten o'clock celebrated by Rev. J Maciaszek. A social and picnic follow in the parish hall and grounds. Since its 1911 founding the society has active civic and patriotic involvement and aiding community welfare led by president John Pozarycki Sr.

Maynard Our Lady's ‘Mutual Aid Society Atwee I. Maciaszek St. Casimir’s Church Jéhh Pozarycki, Sr

Sudbury Automobile Crash Kills 22 Year Old Man

Early Saturday near the town hall in Sudbury two cars on Old Sudbury road collided when one lost control and crashed into a tree. Albert P. Wright, 22, of Framingham was dead at the scene and driver John L. r Tr of Hudson was severely injured, with bystanders aiding and a hospital transfer to Framingham.

Sudbury Buxton Framing Hath Hospital Albert P. Wright John’ L. R ‘Tr

Union Church August Services Announced

The Union Services of the Methodist and Congregational Churches meet at the National Church under Pastor HF Fulton. Mrs. France Archer directs organ music. Services will continue in August at the church building.

HF Fulton Medkist Yish Francea Archer Cémméaire

Birth notice of unknown entities last week

Fragmentary birth notice mentions a newborn with unclear names and dates. readable parts indicate a birth event and local reporting but lack sufficient details to identify individuals or places.

Sheehan Family Marks 24th Annual Reunion at Acton Fair Grounds

Acton gathers about 400 Sheehans for the 24th annual reunion at Acton Fair Grounds. A Mass in West Concord precedes activities, with a town hall business meeting electing officers for the year. Highlights include prizes for youngest and oldest members, a long-serving Refreshment Committee chair honored, and a baseball game between City Slickers and Country Cousins. Special plans are set for the 25th reunion in 1941.

Acton Sheehan Acton Fair Grounds Tady Help of Christians Week West Concord Town Hall Edward W. Sheehan Dorchester Gatherine Sheehan Burke Celia Sheehan Lake Boston Katherine Sheehan- Sheehan Susie Sheehan Maynard Frances Sheehan Hurtz Newton Jeremiah 5. Sheehan Dennis BH. Sheehan Hudson Dennis Sheehan Allston T. J. Sheehan Jamaica Plain Catherine Sheehan Manion Littleton Burke Roxbury Mary J. Sheehan Patrick J. Sheehan Hyde ‘Park Margate Brighton Membe T. J. Sheelan Mary Sheehan DeGust Quincy William T. Sheehan Jr Lynn W. T. Sheehan East Weymouth Peter White Fxwardee i Erccneotee Sheehan City Slickers

Bedford WPA Chorus to Perform at Hospital

The Commonwealth Chorus directed by Charles will present a Massachusetts WPA Music Project program for patients and staff at the hospital on Monday afternoon at 1:30. The concert supports the United States Gtent Administration Hospital entertainment initiative.

Bedford W. P. A. Commonwealth Chorus Charles United States Gtent Administration Hospital Ford Massachusetts WPA

Maynard Young People Register for New York Work Program

Youths aged 17 to 24 may register for New York work program aid at local welfare offices and the National Employment Office in Marl Athens. Registration requires a Social Security Number and completion of protective steps before securing employment in federal or state projects.

Marl 'Aathen Public Welfare N.Y. A

Council To Plan Basaer October 3 4 5

Maynard Gounell K of C id pdt hail torake Belt of the Godt.

Basaer Maynard Gounell K

Employment office notes pickup in footwear textile work

The district office in Laison reports over 1400 workers have returned to work in 11 communities, attributing the rise to government contracts in shoes and textiles. Walter D. McCarthy notes that compensation funds are being matched to suitable shoeworkers including fancy and French-card stitchers, heel burnishers, scourers, and bottom finishers, with calls for navy yard and Springfield Armory workers to classify.

McCarthy Navy Yards Springfield Armory Cal Usc. C Wanazer

Water Projects Underway in West and South Districts

George H. Clapp superintendent of the West and South Water district leads a busy crew through several expansion projects. Three extensions at Robbing K and Maple Avenue Acton Center progress, while a Main Street link from Center School to William Sack completes. New services install at building operations.

George H. Clapp Supe West and South Water District Robbing K Souith Maple Avenue Acton Center Main Street Center William M. Sack

Boston Group Heads Annual Outing and Sports Tournament

Members of the Boston City Hospital association joined the annual outing at the Agora Club last Thursday. Mayor Tobin and City Councillors attended. The State Council K of C will hold its annual sports tournament at Stow today.

Maynard Boston J@msaree Association Aegora Club Fice J Tobin State Council K. of Stow C

Algonquin Scouts Host Bolton Day Week at Resolute Camp

Bolton Day on August 8 highlights a busy week at Camp Resolute as Algonquin Scouts host guests from Bolton across the lake. A campfire program, exhibitions, and door carnival activities run 5th week with Leo Day as village leader guiding events and Rotary Club sponsorship supporting troop participation from Milford Marlboro Northboro Southboro and Fayville.

Bolton Resolute Boltch Villake Eanti Leo Jon Day Milford Veille Henry Sunderland Wilhelmy Kennells Francis Kay Fayville

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