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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
2
The Maynard lodge of Eagles will host the annual Christmas awards in the Eagles hall on Friday evening December 22, with ample entertainment and refreshments. The Parish-American C C holds its annual election of officers next Sunday in the clubrooms, at which time the annual party will also be staged.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1812 sponsored an entertainment for veterans in the ward at Cushing Hospital Framingham last Sunday evening. Mrs Phylis Richards performed dance numbers, Pop Steinman presented variety acts and tap dancing. Refreshments followed the program for the veterans.
St George's church annual fair set for next Saturday in the parish hall at 2 30 p m with St Hildas Guild chairing fancy work and apron tables under Mrs Clarence Greenleaf and Mrs Fred Oates plus Mrs Joseph Brown. Sabra League sponsors grab bag post office candy table and handwork booths. A baked bean and ham supper begins at 5 p m hosted by St Hildas Guild.
Maynard lodge of Elks hosts another turkey party this Friday evening December 8 in a long running fundraiser. John Walsh leads the event planning and oversight for the gathering aimed at bringing joy to members and their friends.
Hilma A Lindquist 70 a Maynard resident since 1904 died at 40 Fairfield Street last Thursday after a long illness. Born in Finland she was married to Karl F Lindquist and is survived by a niece in Finland. Funeral services were held at her home Sunday with Rev Eino Hamalainen of the Finnish Evangelical Mission Congregational Church officiating. Burial followed in Glenwood Cemetery per W A Twombly Funeral Service.
Mr and Mrs David G Sharpe of 4 Sherman Street announce the engagement of their child to a fiancé. The notice provides a family announcement of an upcoming marriage to be planned in the near future.
The Maynard Woman's Club meets Tuesday at 2 30 p m in Knights of Columbus hall. Norma Woodward Sharkey, a versatile artist and Leeland School alumna, will present ChristmasStories of humor and pathos. A spring wedding is planned.
The Maynard Magdalene Chapter No. 28 of the Order of the Eastern Star held its regular meeting November 21 with Worthy Matron Mrs Barbara Hayward presiding. Entertainment included pianist Rov Helander baritone Ilmar Junno and Miss Patricia Wehkoja. December 19 will host a Christmas party with gifts for the Eastern Star Home in Orange. Past Matrons and Patrons met at Mrs Gladys Mclane’s Summerhill road home.
Adelphae Class of the W S C S at Maynard Methodist Church held its annual Christmas party Monday night at Mrs Philip Wilsons home on Summer Street with about 20 women. The program included a business meeting carol singing Santa Claus presents and refreshments. New officers were elected: president Mrs Philip Wilson vice president Mrs Lauri Manning secretary Mrs Matthew Fouratt treasurer Mrs Alan Palmer program Mrs James Allen chaplain Miss Jean Haynes. A visitation committee was named Mrs Howard Whitney and Mrs Matthew Fouratt. The next meeting is the second Monday of January.
Maynard reports American Legion Commander Raymond Wuorio announces Christmas boxes placed in the business district to collect funds for a children’s Christmas party. The event, staged with People’s Theatre management, will be Sunday afternoon December 17 with further festivities planned to enlarge the celebration.
Local entertainer Phyllis Richards headlined a Veterans event at Cushing General Hospital in Framingham with a troupe including Joan Grant Barbara McNamara Judy Rubin Betsy Fouratt Diane Morstcotte Phylis Shaw Ann Hogan Jackie Malcolm Edgar Olsen Pop Steinman and Mary Niskanen. Mrs. Mary Hebert accompanied on piano and Ernie Richards served as master of ceremonies before a full hall of veterans who applauded each act.
Maynard resident Maynard Elizabeth J. Coughlan 75 died at her home on Brooks Street last Friday after a lingering illness. Born in Maynard to Thomas and Ellen Lehy she lived in the town all her life. She was married to James Coughlan and leaves a son Burton J. of Belmont and a granddaughter. Funeral services were held Monday at Fowler Funeral Home and St. Bridget's Church with burial in St. Bridget's Cemetery. Bearers were Fred Killerby, Clifford King, Howard Clark, Harold Ledgard, Noble Morton, and Frank Riley.
Boston federal judge C Sweeney denied a Maynard man’s motion to dismiss a government petition to revoke his American citizenship. Emil Kivikoski, a Finland native who came to the U S in 1923, allegedly belonged to the Communist party and the International Workers Order and concealed membership to obtain naturalization. He was admitted in 1943.
Maynard Garden Club members held their Christmas party last Monday afternoon at Mrs. George Thompson's Great Road home. Members enjoyed Christmas exhibits, heard a Christmas story by Mrs. Howard Case, and sang carols led by Mrs. Morton Foley. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Frank May and Mrs. Earl Ryan. the Poorers were Mrs. Howard Case and Mrs. Brooks Reed. The January meeting will be at Mrs. William Ingham's home.
Fitchburg Teachers College Glee Club performed in the College Herbthy Auditorium on Wednesday with performances of seven Love Song Waltzes by Brahms. Guest pianist Donald Wilcox, a Fitchburg musician, played several numbers.
Maynard James E. Howe son of Mrs Esther Howe 89 Nasan Street enlisted in the United States Marines and departed last Wednesday for Parris Island South Carolina for training. He previously worked in the meat department of the First National Stores before enlisting.
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