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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1940

Page

3

Maynard Church Fair Promises Varied VAudience Programs

The Union Congregational church in Maynard hosts a two night fair in the church vestry with booths crafts home made candy and grab bags. The entertainment committee led by Robert Lester and Mrs Alvin Stone presents a Pilgrim Fellowship sketch And the Lamp Went Out on Thursday and a Please Pass the Cream sketch on Friday with solos duets and dance acts by local residents including Gladys Boeske Ann Tucker Albert Benfield John French Jean Davis Janet Paulson Mildred Mallison Ruby Hamlin Edward Athorn Jacquline Tully Mary Sullivan Albert Sullivan and others.

Maynard Union Congregational Church Robert Lester Alvin Stone Bea Pilgrim Fellowship Gladys Boeske Ann Tucker Albert Benfield John French Jean Davis Reader Janet Paulson Mildred Mallison Frank Cowen Ruby Hamlin Cream Willis Lester Marvin Babb Edward Athorn Forge Village Littleton Baptist Church Jacaquline Tully Mary Sullivan Albert Sullivan William J. Brown

Midland League Nomi and Holiday Updates

The article notes Al Cowles to be selected at week’s end for the Midland League. It mentions Beatrice Smith visiting, families hosting holiday guests, and Thanksgiving gatherings. It also records a storm causing a school closure and a textile unions convention in New York City.

Nomi al Cowles Enterprise Parl F. Ryan Frank Boston College Holyross Boston Beatrice Smith Newingpeetic William Robin Walter Lanare Kelley Ralph Thane Je Sims Holy Cross College Fenpark George McCormack Boyle Ruth of Bya Tucker Parmenter Ar William Smith Jo Tyamilton Methuen Joseph Doherty Mily Tremont Street Midee Mildred and Marion Jones Frank Scally Hudson O Rantane CG. I. U Vatextile Unions Pe York City

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Bereavement

The family of Martin L. DeWitt and Sons thank all who offered support and tributes during their bereavement. Your kindness has been deeply appreciated from Stanley DeWitt and family.

Martin L. DeWitt and Sonsar Stanley DeWitt

Miss Beverly Denniston Undergoes Appendectomy

Miss Beverly Denniston daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Denniston of Mars Street underwent an appendectomy at Baker Memorial Hospital on Monday. The operation is reported successful and the patient is doing as well as could be expected.

Beverly. Denniston Walter Denniston Mars Street Baker Memorial Hospital

Parish Party Draws Capacity Attendance

Maynard The annual St. Bridget's parish reunion on Thanksgiving Eve filled the high school auditorium and gym to capacity with an entertainment dance and whist. Rev D Edward O Bryarn offered season greetings, thanking contributors. Joseph P Dineen led the general committee. James B Farrell oversaw entertainment. Miss Mary Driscoll managed refreshments. Mrs Peter F White headed the whist committee. Mrs Frank C Sheridan organized whist play. Rev J David Walsh chaired the ticket committee.

James B. Farrell Mary Driscoll Peter F White Frank C Sheridan J. David Walsh

Open season deer vacation noted at Union Congregational fair

Charles Weckstrom takes vacation during the open deer season as the Union Congregational church hosts a fair with a turkey supper on Friday and two supper nights this week Thursday and Sunday. The thermometer stood at eight to ten below zero this morning a record low for early December.

Charles Weckstrom Union Congregational Church

Maynard Pays Tribute to Finn Born John Reini

John Reini, 63, born in Finland and longtime Maynard resident, died suddenly Monday morning at his home. He leaves a wife, two sons Armas and Paul, a daughter Agda, two brothers and a sister. Funeral held today at the Finnish Congregational Church with burial in Glenwood Cemetery.

Maynard John. Reini Dartmouth Court Finland Armas Paul Agda Pacific Coast Finnisna George Koponen Buria Glenwood Cemetery

Patronize the man who serves you year round

A reminder to support the local merchant who operates every month of the year and serves the community with steady service and goods. The message highlights the value of hometown businesses and consistent customer patronage.

Methodist Church Announces Advent Series and Christmas Plans

Rev. Herbert Fr. Julton leads a sermon series "Facing Ourselves" with a new title starting December 16. The church schedules special Advent music, Union Service with Rev. Richard Pierce, and a Bible Sunday observance. Christmas party, Philathea Class meeting, and a men's club supper are planned with choir concerts on December 15 and 22.

Herbert Fr. Julton Caew Epworth League War Auditorium Richard Pierce Andovers Newton Seminary Philathea Bertha Whitney Concord Street Fulton Our Chuch

British War Relief Group Active Here

Maynard Chapter of British War Relief held an enthusiastic meeting at St George's parish hall with Mrs Lind say Smith presiding. The chapter organized a sewing and knitting group meeting Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 to 12 for wearing apparel for war relief. A packing case of warm clothing has shipped for relief. A hooked rug donation by Mrs Hughes will be given away to aid the relief. Information on cooperation available from Mrs Lindsay Smith or Mrs Joseph Opel.

Maynard Chapter British War Relief St. George’s Church Lindsay Smith Maynard Hughes Stow Nason Street Joseph Opel Main Street

Hollywood gossip notes from New York Capitol premiere

In New York and Hollywood circles, Barnett Parker’s U S departure at 21 and wartime service as an officer in the English air ace Lennie Lynn, star of Hullabaloo, and Leni Lynn linked to Passaic New Jersey’s young singer who drew 750,000 viewers during a six week tour. A studio doctor used an actor to test an iron lung for art and Phil Terry endured 28 deep breaths per minute during takes. Wee Bonnie Baker faced censor Luigi Laraschi over on screen singing changes to please the Hays Office. Fred MacMurray’s screen tests led to band work for the California Collegians with Lou Woods, now in New York Town with MacMurray.

NEW_YORK N. Y Barnett Parker United States Wilea Aic Leni Lynn Phil Terry Terry Bonnie Baker Luigi Laraschi Bonnie Johnny Hays Office Luraschi Sally Rand Fred MacMurray California

Thanksgiving visits and local gatherings noted in Sudbury

Mrs Fred Willett of Boston once lived here visited friends on Tuesday. Miss Lilla Adams of Jaffrey NH who taught in Sudbury schools spent Thanksgiving with her sister Mrs Waldon Stone. Mary Garfield went to Hast Jaf frey NH to be with her parents who celebrated their 50th anniversary. Mr and Mrs Edward Pinkham of Brookline visited. Miss Mary Bartlett and Ursula Bailey attended a private view at the Whistler House Lowell for National Art week. Mrs Currie Stone, who injured her ankle before election day, is improving and will resume sewing classes.

Fred Willett Boston Lilla S Adams Jaffrey New Hampshire Sudbury Waldon Stone Mary Garfield Hast. Jaffrey Edward Pinkham Brookline John Meader Mary Bartlett Ursula Bailey Whistler House Lowell Currie Stone

Northwest Mounted Police at Peoples Theatre This Sunday

Technicolor production Northwest Mounted Police starring Gary Cooper Madeline Carroll and Preston Foster heads the bill at Peoples Theatre for five days starting this Sunday. The all star cast and Maynard Cecil B DeMille credits highlight the run.

Maynard Sue Northwest Mounted Police Gary Cooper Madeline Carroll Preston Foster Peoples Theatre

Christmas Party Highlights Maynard Garden Club Event

The Maynard Garden Club held a Monday afternoon party at Mrs. William McGarry’s Lincoln Street home. Members decorated the house and Blanche Card of Boston Edison demonstrated Christmas home lighting with candles trees wreaths and lighting effects. An executive board coffee service followed and officers and committee chairs were elected for club activities.

Maynard Maynard Garden Club William McGarry Lincoln Street Blanche Card Boston Edison Company Julia Lynch Howard Case Victor Peppard Frank Grieve Charles Warren Fall River

Maynard Women Hear Talk on Parliamentary Law

Mrs Charles Stock delivered an engaging talk on Parliamentary Law at a Maynard Young Women’s Republican Club meeting at the Town House. Mrs William Bain presided as the club shifts regular meetings to the second Monday evenings with the next gathering set for January 13.

Maynard

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