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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1939
Page
2
A reader reports a chaotic scene with thefts at the World’s Fair exhibits including a batch of pancakes stolen from a display and wax-like substitutes. The account mentions a driver, strangers, and a sightseer baiting a ticket seller, with multiple thieves lingering nearby and a sense of ongoing risk.
An August 3 1939 hearing reviewed a drunken arrest involving Joseph Arcis and officer Spratt. The Board of Selectmen considered evidence and did not prove intoxication, while protest resolutions from the Mammal Art Society urged action against the arresting officer.
Maynard A. McGrath chairman of the Board of Selectmen received a postcard from Charles Menninen a Prado operator in the Merchant Marine in Shanghai China. The letter dated July 4 reached Maynard after sixteen days. Menninen, during his tour, also visited India recently and helped Found the Maynard radio club before enlisting as a shipboard radio operator.
Moderator L Roy Hawes called the Thursday meeting to order but insufficient voters gathered in the Town Hall to form a quorum. A recess was taken as boards and clerks assembled. The order included radio sec appropriation and a general fund increase of 2000 to 20 brood. All warranted items passed without a vote.
Acton Garden Club maps its annual flower show to be held August 46 at the Acton Women’s Clubhouse with tours from 2 pm. Exhibits open to the public and entrants must grow their own flowers with classes ranging from color arrangements to species like asters dahlias and marigolds.
Maynard thirty-five WPA workers were laid off this past week due to a reduction in the allotment required by the wartime act and budget restraints.
The ceremony featured a bride in a low train veil and pearl crown, a bouquet of white roses, and a babies breath bouquet. Mrs Matthew Freeman of South Acton served as matron of honor in an orchid gown with matching slippers. Miss Avis Gravlin of Weal Acton was tower gird. bridesmaids wore cornflower blue with matching headpieces. Matthew Freeman of South Acton was best man. ushers included Elmer Lowe Lexington Hubert Womboit and Charles Freeman West Acton. A reception followed at Parker Street hall. The bride, a graduate of Mignard High and Faelten Pianoforte, and the groom, employed by W A Freeman Co., are praised for popular gifts from friends.
More than 250 attended the annual roast beef dinner of the St Anthony's Society at the United Cooperative Hall in Maynard. Postmaster Frank C Sheridan acted as toastmaster with guests including Selectman Patrick A McGrath and Frank C Riley alongside Lester F Cowles, health board chairman and local NYA sponsor. A program of singing dancing and skits followed the meal with Anthony Mistretta as president and Mrs va Russo chairing the committee in charge of the dinner.
Rosale Maynard a member of the local Young Republicans plans to attend the annual outing of the state council of Fogee Men.
Fragmentary OCR text from Sudbury local post listing includes garbled entries and unclear names, with the core action and officials unreadable.
Maynard leads the Italian Social Club to a three straight bocci win over the Firemen on a new course with about 160 spectators. The squad, including Captain Green and Joe Mancini, praised the course and vowed another tourney night soon despite the conditions.
A Maynard-A whist party was held Tuesday night at the Mag nan Country Club for the benefit of the club. The 17-table event drew a strong turnout with prizes awarded to Bob MacGeoch Elizabeth Reid William Playart Henry Weir L F Bunker Lincoln and others.
Bedford David Gifford attends Longy School of Music studying organ during a six week Cambridge session. Nadia Boulanger, renowned French conductor and composer, joins the Leney School faculty in Cambridge. The summer session features EB Diggs and other speakers as guest lecturers.
The Rev. Eimare Browat of the Methortet Center is on vacation. Durie reports the pastor will return after the scheduled break and resume duties at the church.
The 23rd annual Sheehan family reunion met at Acton Town Hall with over 100 members. Robert Sheehan of Harvard was elected president. Edward Sheehan of Dorchester vice president. Celia Sheehan Lane of Dorchester treasurer. Margaret Sheehan West Concord recording secretary. Alice Lee West Concord financial secretary. Josephine Sheehan named unemployment secretary. Activities included sports and contests. Kathleen Shortsleeves of Hudson was among top finishers.
A notice announces a special meeting of members of the American Le Dens to convene at Taunton on August 17 and 18 for discussions and business.
Maynard hosts Hjalmer J. Procope Finland's ambassador to the United States on a brief New England visit. He tours local Finnish groups including churches and the United Co operative Society, attends a lunch at Jacob Laurila's home, visits Vose Playground and the Knights of Kaleva Camp, and ends with a Quincy reception.
The annual Sportsman's Field Day of the Middlesex County League of Sportsmen's Clubs Inc will be held on the grounds of the Maynard Red and Gin Club on Sunday September 17. The program includes skeet chicken and turkey shoots fly casting dog show fox and coon trials archery and a midway with awards such as a Dodge Sedan and cash prizes. If rain occurs the event will be postponed to the following Sunday.
To mark 10th anniversary a banquet will be held at the Stone Club on September 25 with entertainment and visiting speakers. The program includes a banquet and sports activities for attendees.
A special service honoring the consecration of an icon of Vladimir was held last Sunday in the Russian Church. The high mass was celebrated with J. Pshenichihutk assisted by visiting clergy from the Boston diocese. In the afternoon, the grounds were open to many visitors.
Maynard Bill Croft, champion of the Maynard Club, will defend his title against Hartwe veteran golfer in a weekend final. Croft beat Noble Morton in the quarterfinals and Johnson in the semifinals, while Jack J defeated Bob MacGeoch to reach the final. Harold Acton also advances in the second division with a win over George to reach the final.
Prize winners named include Mrs Grace Tucker and Mrs Elizabeth Reed with Agnes Isa Kelley Helen Mullit Tucker and Margaret M West also listed. Bingo prizes went to Wora Babb Iva Due Gruber and Alberta H. The next party is scheduled for August 9.
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