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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1938
Page
7
A local public notice cites a mass deposit action dated December 14 1938 seeking fulfillment of a financial claim. The terse record names involved parties and the governing authority but omits detailed amounts or recipient names.
A notice cites Deposit Book No 27951 and a law related transaction at an institution. WV Ballou assistant treasurer Mass references dates 7 14 24 and involved party details.
Persons interested in the Benjamin F Townsend Maynard estate are advised that a petition for probate has been presented in the county court by Maynard’s heirs. The petitioner seeks executrix with bond, and interested parties must file an appearance before 10 am on December 24, 1938. Loring P Jordan Register.
Payment stopped on a lost book deposit case referenced as No 37308. Lack of funds and misdirected distribution noted in the mass treasury notice. Principal party listed is Sar J Ballou Assistant Treasurer Mass. Date appears as 1938.
An official public notice states deposit funds or property conditions related to a lien. Details are incomplete but indicate steps for deposit verification and subsequent actions by the relevant authority.
Public auction set for January 18 1939 at ten A M on Acton Middlesex land described in mortgage dated November 29 1936 to Home Owners Loan Corp held by Jams J Brennan as mortgagee. Property includes two parcels totaling about 21 4 acres with buildings and appurtenances on Liberty Street and West Acton road, subject to taxes liens and assessments.
At Fort Evens Charles A Welch Lodge hosted a Masonics meeting with Worshipful Master A K Walters presiding. Officers and DeMolay guests exemplified the Degrees as Christmas carols were led by Frank T Holland and gifts and a stew supper followed by remarks from M Putnam the county clerk of Middlesex.
Hundred slip ons button fronts and zip styles in browns blues grays whites priced from 1.95 to 5.95 at the New Idea Grore on Main St Mayndrchadv.
Tearlney Wihiet Of Players Maynard-a Turkey whist party held Monday night under the aus pices of Maynard Council K of C at K of Chall was well attended. Whist prizes awarded to numerous residents including Mrs William Duckworth Henry Weir Karl Johnon Mrs Wirta Jacob Swerts D H Suprent Sophie Nel go Mrs Peterson Mrs M McCarthy Mrs Boethby Mrs A Wolfe John Maley Mrs RH White Mrs Niemi Mrs Joyce Stanley Siemigack Mrs M Campbell William OBrien Mrs Laflin. Turkeys awarded to many residents and the next whist party slated for January 3.
The annual Christmas party for officers, directors, employees and families of the United Co operative Society was held at Coop hall. The hall was filled for the merriest party of the season with member entertainment, poetry readings, official addresses, and Santa Claus distributing gifts from an illuminated tree.
A reader notes the New Idea Store in Maynard advertises Adams hats in blues greens greys browns at a national price of 2.96, suggesting it would suit him. The brief item highlights the store's hat promotion and pricing.
Fred Ham Webster Cutting and Henry Rice, publishers of the Board of Assessors and Fire Chief Davidson were among listeners at the tampeyers meeting Thursday evening. Mrs George J Raymond South Sudbury spends holidays with friends in Rentwilte New Hampshire. Dean Methodst Episcopal Church Sunday School teachers plan their annual Christmas Tree and entertainment on Friday at 7 O'clock with a program for many young children. Young people will sing carols door to door. On Christmas the Sunday School children will join the morning service.
A watch service is planned for New Year’s Eve when the best of the parishes join. The event will unite diverse congregations in a shared evening observance.
A festively decorated scene centered on a Christmas tree and wrapped gifts. Miss Rotha Wood, dressed as Mme Santa, distributed boxes to members of the Candle-Light group who gathered at Mirage Tidsney’s home to prepare parcels for Rev and Mrs Hernandez in Albuquerque, New Mexico as part of missionary work.
Mrs. Charles Actop hosts a Christmas party on Mavis Estebrook Road East. Friday evening featured entertainment and festive spirit. Miss Gladys Johnson and Miss Olly shared a Christmas story as the group thanked the host for a cheerful night.
Acton church opens with regular morning service and a special program led by Mrs Hope C Holland. Glenn W Douglass to preach a new sermon Christ Message. Pastor Spencer C Taylor to lead and sing. Drama John seen poy Trapper Kept Christmas planned at the Harriet Sawyer Home on Friday afternoon.
Morning sermon at 10 30 by Rev Ames Whitner with topic Jesus Christ Sevier or What Makes the True Christ. Evening Christmas concert by Sunday School with special music directed by Frances Archer Madison.
Rev Norman 4 Kellett led a Christmas program of music with Frank S Braman as organist and choir director. Rev Mr Kellett will preach a farewell sermon with a Christmas message. Symbolic tableaux were presented to a large audience. Two local churches with combined youth groups plan carol procession through the village on Christmas Eve.
Doris MacGregor daughter of fire chief H. Poe, died after a sudden illness lasting about a week. Rev Arthur W Wide led services at West Acton Baptist Church as mourners from Attleboro and local families sent flowers and cards to the hospital and school clerk before her passing.
A local radio show entertained listeners with a quiz segment on Saturday evening. Contestants answered questions live on air, drawing steady audience participation and lively chatter from hosts.
Parishioners of Acton and South Acton Universalist join in farewell sermons for Rev. Glenn W. Douglass who resigns after four years and plans parish work in surrounding towns. Rev. Norman L. Kellett also resigns to become assistant at St Pauls Brockton and pursue Episcopal ministry.
An advertisement notes a large stock of W L Douglas shoes at the Mewdem Store on Main Street Maynard with prices ranging from 7 50 to 840. It highlights affordable footwear options for men with a focus on value and selection.
Acton Thomas C of South Acton and Richard P of West Acton returned to Northeastern University in Boston to complete another year in the five year course in Business Administration and Engineering. Both boys are in their third year and are Acton High School graduates active in school activities including theater.
Congratulations extend to Mr and Mrs Rey Orgota of Mire. Stanley Seaithi greets the late Mr Smith of Marle in a note of community honor and remembrance.
At a regular Professive Lodge of the Pythias in Masonic hall, officers including An drew J. Torsleff Prélate and Frank A Colombo Master of War were installed. Delegations from Arcadia Somerville and Noruai bega attended as John F. Magee spoke on the Pythian Kiddie Kamp Movement, showing camp reels for 400 boys ages 9 to 14 who enjoyed a two week vacation last summer at Plymouth’s Myles Standish Forest. A buffet lunch followed under Thomas F. Fox Harry F. Bumpus and William V. Cameron’s supervision.
A family party at Stow features the Peterson family and Seneord with Walter Stokes in attendance. Details are sparse but the gathering centers on these named individuals and the local setting.
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