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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1940
Page
4
American designers reveal a shift to domestic ornaments after German imports. Cellophane nonbreakable bells and bright red green ropes replace older glass, blending with leftover trims. The trend promises distinctly American tree trims and a renewed holiday spirit.
A Christmas appeal urges readers to give beyond one season, supporting families in need year round. The article highlights that true charity lies in sustained effort and rehabilitation, with a note on Darnell of Province Mass claiming a doughnut championship as a local curiosity.
A Maynard band member died suddenly during a rehearsal in Parker Street Hall. He was 64, born in Germany, and had lived in Maynard for two decades. Survived by widow Helen and son Werner, he worked as a spinner at Assabet Mills and belonged to Local 140.7 W.U.A. A well known musician, he previously played bass drum with Maynard Brass Imatra and National Bands. Funeral from 48 Sudbury Street chapel at two o'clock Tuesday, Rev. Herbert F. Fulton officiating. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery. The band members served as bearers and played Chopin and Bach as the cortege moved.
West Acton Baptist Church to present a Cantata Pageant Pilgrims to Bethlehem Sunday afternoon at 5 in the church auditorium. The choir aids by Mrs Townsend Gleason and Mrs Leonhard Godfrey. Christmas offerings will be taken and morning service at 10 45 with Rev Wilde preaching. Sunday School at 9 30, Men’s Class met last Sunday and Christmas party planned. White Gift Candle Light service Friday night and Christmas Tree events scheduled with Santa Claus and gifts for children.
Charles D Agata, an outstanding multi sport athlete from Maynard and Milligan College, is praised for his football end play and track success. His coach Steve Lacey lauds his defense and punt skills, noting twenty four punts this season and a stellar, well rounded athletic career.
Bedford resident Hichard W Webber of 5 Hillside Avenue, son of Mrs Webber, is among the Hermon School students who left the campus today for Christmas vacation. They will return to Sa le on:
The Textile Workers Union of America CIO announced an immediate wage raise demand for 90,000 worsted workers nationwide led by Emil Rieve and supported by George Baldanzi and Joseph Salerno. The plan targets New England, Mid-Atlantic and other states with new organizing drives and mill contracts already in place.
Maynard-Richard D. Wilson was reelected president of the Young Men's Republican Club of May at the annual meeting held last Thursday evening at the Town House. Officers elected include Benjamin M. Precenter as first vice president William V. Hansen second vice president Howard F. Tucker secretary William J. Bain treasurer Harold F. Nordberg auditor and Reginald Jones Ralph B. Smith George W. Weaving and Warren F. Johnson as directors. Additional members named to the Advisory Board were Robert W. Elder Leslie W. Sims Donald A. Tent and Carl A. Stockbridge. Delegations to the State Council will be chosen at a future meeting. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening.
The record lists a series of January and February games for Acton High School opponents including Dover Medfield Wayland Acton and Concord with dates scattered and mentions an East Douglas series awaiting a definite date. Merriam as manager notes upcoming alumni events and unsettled games amid a busy winter schedule.
Merriam and Pinoletto won first prize in the senior play poster contest, with Phyllis Starbuck taking second prize and Lucy Joyce receiving an honorable mention. The judging panel was led by Frank Braman.
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