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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1940
Page
3
Maynard residents and friends report numerous vacations and travels to beaches and resorts including Old Orchard Beach Nahant York Beach and New York World's Fair. Several local workers and officials are on leave while others attend summer events and parish activities.
On Tuesday August 13 Jon Christian Endeavor held an annual picnic at Solomon's Northboro. Young people from West Acton Stow and Boxboro joined in swimming roller and other outdoor sports. The group traveled to the various towns in the afternoon.
The Wellesley Community Club will oppose St Casimir’s at Crowe Park next Sunday afternoon. Visitors are high school stars with an impressive record while locals have played well all year and seek a strong finish to their first season.
Maynard’s Gas House Gang rallied to defeat West End 14 12 on Wednesday and toppled Co operative Society Sluggers 12 8 on Thursday. Jerry Nee and Bruno Jokinen starred with timely hits as the winners surged late.
Lowell defeats St Casimir’s 6 to 5 after an eighth inning rally by Maynard's team. Droll and Lisa starred for the winners while Witkos and Karpiechik anchored the locals. final score came on ninth inning opportunities and errors.
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at the Town Building on Wednesday August 28 1940 at 8 00 P M on the application of John Zaniewski for a license to install an underground gasoline tank of 1000 gallon capacity. The tank would be on Naylor Court Maynard land owned by Zaniewski Donald A Lent Walter Cheslak Alton Sims and the Board of Selectmen.
Bedford notices remind eligible voters to register before August 28, the final date of the season. The men’s room will be open from noon till 10 p.m. on that date.
Doyle of Maynard Country Club finishes fourth in the New Hampshire State Open. Johnson and Wa Suk vie for the Maynard Club championship on Sunday. Lena Downey defeats Frank Maynard for the ladies division finals and will meet Pat Murphy or Ruth Leahy. Kay Murray beats James Priest in the second division as Frank Grieve faces Helen Cleary. M G A tournament set for Friday and Saturday at Maynard club with three divisions and gross and net prizes.
A Maynard A car owned by Rus sell Perkins Summit street rammed into William Barron's automobile on Oak Street Sunday afternoon. Russell Perkins Jr. started the car and it rolled down an embankment into the Barron car causing damage to both vehicles. Russell escaped with no serious injuries. SHOWER FOR HELEN BOIKO Maynard A surprise shower for Miss Helen Boiko was held in St George's parish hall last night with games a mock marriage and gifts as she nears her marriage.
Mrs John Mansfield Springs had an operation at Symmes Arlington hospital. Mr Lyndon Perkins and family from Hartford Street plan two weeks vacation in Greenland New Hampshire.
A kitchen shower for Miss Marion Kieley, daughter of Mrs. Leonard M. Kieley of Bedford, was held at the home of Miss Gertrude Callahan in Lexington on Monday evening, August 19. Miss Kieley is to marry Fred Valente, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Valente, on Saturday September 28.
Sudbury's water system tax for 1940 will be 3.90 dollars, announced by the committee chaired by James H. Powers. The modest increase covers upkeep and improvement costs including a new brick toolhouse with iron door and pointing of the large tank.
Concord William H. Dee 60 of Bedford Street returned from vacation last Friday. The Helping Hand Society of the Union Church held its annual event at the home of Mr and Mrs G Clarence Manter 228 Main Street last Friday evening. Concord Academy announces the opening of this fall semester on September 24.
Mr and Mrs Lowell Martin of Chicago visited Hartford Street regularly for ten days with Mrs Skelton and Helenilley a Bedford resident. Mrs Martin trains as a nurse at Grand Hospital in Chicago while her husband studies at Moody Bible Institute. Leonard H. Kieley of Great Road, Bedford, completed a summer course at Syracuse University this week as part of a regional educational program. More than 1900 students were registered from 30 states, Canada, the Canal Zone and India.
Acton Grange members traveled to Weston on Tuesday evening August 13 for a joint meeting. Afterward 23 Acton Grangers presented a musical entertainment in minstrel show form without blackface. Helen Pederson led the program and Edith Bird, Inca Frost, Ella Torkelsen, Norman Hallowell, George Pederson, Bertha Tusker, Walter Liebfried, Olga Nelson, and Bob Townsend participated in the chorus.
Local 140 announces Labor Day night dancing in Pastime Hall with Maca. Will Tolman and his orchestra provide music. Refreshments and features complete the program. John OLeary 46 president and committee members Cowles OToole and Riley in charge.
A Monday evening home whist party at Mrs Elizabeth Kopp’s Naylor Court awarded prizes to J Lynch Tucker Mullin Hanson Kelley Reid Wolf and Graham. Ida Brooks won the special prize with consolation prizes to Brooks and Claflin. A follow up party is planned for next Monday at the same home.
Miss Eunice Sewell is on vacation this week at Old Orchard Beach, enjoying seaside downtime and local sights.
Robert Henry Gray of Bedford died suddenly at home on North Road last Thursday from a heart attack. Born August 7, 1875 in Boston, he was 66. A longtime Edison Illuminating Co. employee, he retired in 1987 after 40 years. He belonged to Mount Tabor Lodge Boston and is survived by his wife and son Robert Jr. Funeral services were held at Marshall Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ralph Rowse officiating and interment at Shawsheen Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs James Wheeler and daughter Jean of 30 Tremont retire on vacation at Old Orchard, Maine, enjoying a seaside break during the season.
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