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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1940

Page

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Licenses Granted in Maynard and Town Actions

The Maynard Selectmen granted 22 liquor licenses to clubs taverns restaurants and package stores with no fee changes. They approved the payroll for town employees for today and began a school painting project with WPA work. Boundary survey teams confirmed Acton Maynard Stow marks match those used before Maynard’s 1871 incorporation.

Maynard Lquor Seltmen George H.gutteridge WPA Donald A. Lent Alton Sims Walter Cheslak Acton-Maynard Acton and Stow

Round Trip to New York by Airplane

Maynard Missanna Swanson former coach of the high school girls hockey team shopped on Broadway New York. She flew from Marlboro airport with Norman Sims as pilot landing at Roosevelt field after about one hour fifty minutes. They left Marlboro about 11 and returned by four in the afternoon. Mr Sims plans to attend an airplane meet in Florida next month.

Maynard Missanna Swanson Broadway New York Marlboro Norman Sims Roosevelt Field Holy Cross New Yor

Red Gun Club Elects New Officers at West Concord Dinner

West Concord gathered for the Red Gun Club annual dinner with 50 members present. William Tobin presided as president, announcing Carl Johanson as president with Norman Carlson as vice president and Angelo Bartolomeo secretary, Clarence Nelson treasurer. Chief William G Ryan received a life membership for 16 years of service. Entertainment followed with Rothwell N MacRae presenting reels of football, fishing, and big game. The club announced plans to release 36 Missouri cotton tail rabbits in Concord woods soon.

West Concord Concord ‘Rod ‘4UN William Tobin Carl Johanson Rothwell N .MacRae Missouri Concord Woods

Gilda Albano Heads Happy Sewers 4-H Club

Concord reports officers elected for the Happy Sewers 4 H Club led by Gilda Albano. Judith Knab is president Ann Ruiger is vice president Jennifer Dole is secretary Margaret McBreen is reporter. A separate Making Club formed with Gertrude McKenna as president Mami Alessi as vice president Ines Venti as secretary Carolyn Young as recreational leader Joanne Oster as reporter.

Gilda Albano Happy Sewers Concord Happy Sewers Judith Knab Ann Ruiger Jennifer Dole Margaret McBreen Joan Gower Esther Thoreson Patty Andrews

Cora Flannery Marries Edward Richmond in Concord Church

Miss Cora Louise Flannery daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward W Flannery 12 Bedford street married Edward Arthur Richmond son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Richmond 89 Coolidge road Arlington at St Bernard s church Concord The ceremony was at 1 o clock officiated by Rev Fr Walter A Quinlan witnessed by relatives and close friends Maid of honor was Miss Anna Rooney Hyde Park Best man Fred M Steinmann West Concord The bride a Concord high school graduate works locally Groom a Arlington high school graduate Plan to live in Concord after a wedding trip

Concord Cora Louise Flannery Edward W. Flannery Bedford Street Edward Arthur Richmond Thomas Richmonjd Coolidge Road Arlington St. Bernard’s Church Walter A. Quinlan Anna Rooney Hyde Park

Concord High hoops entering season with 20 player squad

Concord coach Al Cook trimmed to a 20 man roster as preparations begin for 12 non league games. Ed Finigan and Captain Dave Carey anchor the guard posts with John Antognoni at center. A scramble for forward spots includes Bob Antognoni William Ambrose Seabury Short Carl Anderson and Jimmy Condon ahead of the January and February schedule.

Concord al Cook Ed Finigan Dave Carey Adper John Antognoni Bob Antognoni William Ambrose Seabury Carl, Anderson Jimmy Condon

Browns Clinch First Round In Concord C of C Bowling League

Captain Jack Hayes led the Browns to two point win over John Byron's Blues securing the first round for the Browns. Reds defeated Greens as score totals showed Reds 803 Greens 785 Browns 1845 Blues 1373. Matches run until second round opens January 8.

Concord Jack Hayes Browns John Byron Blues Reds Greens R. Currier M. Mullaney C. Mara T. Coyne M. Dee R. Mara B. Mc Kenna P. Dee J. McManus J. McKenna T. Healy T. Burke W. Dee J. Byron T. McHugh A. Baptist Binte BiWeSidiekenense AO

Pastor Will Receive Friends at Parsonage on New Year’s Day

Rev. and Mrs. Edward Perry Daniels and family invite parishioners and friends to call at the parsonage 28 Walden Street on New Year’s Day from 4:30 to 7 p.m. They will be at home to greet attendees.

Concord Edward Perry Daniels Walden Street

Hansen Engagement Told In West Concord

Mr and Mrs Hans P Hansen of 459 Main announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth to George Andersen son of Mr and Mrs John Anderson of Parker Road South Acton. Ruth Hansen is a secretary at the Harvey Wheeler School and the wedding is planned for June.

Damon son 22 enters U S air service training

West Concord resident Winslow Damon 22 will report to Albany Georgia for a three month elementary aviation course at Carr Aero Tech as one of 75 selected. He will be at the same school as Frederick Heyliger of Cambridge Turnpike who has been there a month.

West Concord Winslow J. Dason Kennan Damon Main Street Albany Georgia Carr Aero Tech, Inc Frederick Heyliger Cambridge Turnpike Young Damon Damon Concord High School Lowell Textile John Coast Artillery Fort Hancock New Jersey New Hampshire State College Syracuse University Secarbard and Blade Reserve Officers Training Corps Robert Colby

Two Elderly Women Injured In Ice Patch Crash

In Concord on Cambridge Turnpike two elderly women, Miss Katherine B. Scott 62 of Lancaster and Miss Virginia Keyes 70 of Lancaster, were injured when their car slid on a patch of ice caused by a pond water gate being lowered by pranksters. Scott suffered a slight concussion and spent the night at Emerson Hospital. both women were rescued from the wreck and police investigated.

Concord Cambridge Turnpike Crosby’s Katherine B. Scott Lancaster Virginia Keyes Miss Scott Emerson Hospital Frank W. Vincent Lowell Road

Concords Best Christmas Decorations Shine Across Town

Concord residents and visitors admire a festive display as the Municipal light plant erects the Community Christmas tree at Monument Square near the flagpole. Central Fire Station, Reformatory, and State Police barracks, along with local merchants, add to the decorated scene.

Concord Monument

Licenses Granted for Boston Post Road Retail Stores

Grant Two Sudbury Torrest Bradshaw and Aubrey W Borden receive licenses to sell alcoholic beverages as retail package goods stores. Bradshaw operates on Boston Post Road and Borden in the Foss Block on Boston Post Road.

Sudbury

New England Shaken by Second Week Earthquake

The second severe quake in a week rattled New England this morning, with houses rocking and dishes rattling though limited damage reported in Maynard. Dr. L Don Leet of Harvard called the quake as big as the prior one, while Professor Mather warned of a looming major event within months.

New England Maynard Santa Claus United Press Boston All-New England L. Don Leet Harvard University Pennsylvania Quebec Togay Kirtley F. Mather Harvard Mather

Wedding Planned for New Year in Sudbury

Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Jane M. Tufts and John H. Dipple of Cleveland Ohio to be held January 1 1941 at 4 PM in the First Parish church Sudbury with details released by local officials and families.

Sudbury Jane M. Tufts John H. Dipple Cleveland Ohio

Boxboro bus driver assaulted on Route 111

Acton Albdson W Morse selectman and school bus driver was beaten Friday December 20 by one of three occupants in a sedan on Route 111 while picking up children. State police arrested Stephen Arena 26 Belmond for assault and battery. officials praised officers for their prompt action.

Joseph Carroll Stephen Arena Trapelo Road Belmont Albirl W. Morse Robert S. Rhodes West Concord Barracks

First Aid Course Offered in Framingham January 20

All persons must contact Mrs Richard Burkes of Maynard Road at Tel 74 for information. The course from January 20 to January 31, 1941 is provided by a Red Cross representative from Washington.

Sudbury Red Cross Washington Richard Burkes Maynard Road Tel Framingham

Maynard mill runs at full capacity for Christmas season

Industries in Maynard report over two thousand workers on three shifts as the plant stays open midnight through Christmas Eve. Officials say orders are strong, profits up, and winter should keep the mill busiest with a bright 1941 outlook. Local merchants also report brisk sales and restocking after holiday rush.

Maynard Santa Claus

Pups Debate With Chelmsford High in Season Opener

Concord high school opened its debating season at the auditorium on Wednesday with a match against visiting Chelmsford high. The Concord team of Hilton Landry and Charlotte Landry won the debate on the topic that federal government powers should be increased. Chelmsford participants included Betty Armitage Barbara Kiberd and Jennie Alukanis with Robert Ludwig as rebuttalist. Fred Allen presided as chair, with coaches Miss Sarah Loomis and D H Fogg guiding their teams. Judges were Cyrus Wilhed H Bunker Mrs William A Rodday and Wallace B Conant, all of Concord.

Concord D. H. Fogg Chelmsford Wilhed H. Bunker Wiliam A. Rodday Wallace B. Conant

Boy Scouts Win Awards at Sudbury Dinner

At the Sudbury Men's Club Christmas dinner John Batchelder received a first class emblem while Win and Carlton Conn Jr earned second class Scout insignia from Edgerly and Alfred Bonazzoli.

Sudbury

Peters Bulkeley School Publishes Pebbles Year Ahead

Concord. The Peter Bulkeley school publication Pebbles, printed under the direction of Ralph F Ward vice principal, has organized for the coming year with Anne Jenney editor in chief. Officers include Marcia Tirrell literary editor Shirley Blanchard girls sports editor Susie Stefannelli assistant David Flavin boys sports editor Dana Tirrell assistant Paul Larrabee assembly editor Joseph McKenna assistant Albert Paine alumni editor Faith Morgan assistant Katherine Parke art editor Louise Pratt assistant Nancy Mason proof reader Molly Ingham assistant Ruth Nickerson proof reader Margaret Lawrence Joan Litchard assistants Marie Hayes Ann Corey typiste Martha Borden assistant Calvert Wilson mimeographer.

Concord Peter Bulkeley Ralph F Ward Anne, Jenney Marcia Tirrell Shirley Blanchard Susie Stefannelli David Flavin Dana Tirrell Paul Larrabee Joseph McKenna Martha Borden Calvert Wilson

Acton Men's Club Holds Regular Monthly Meeting

A large gathering of Acton Civic Affairs Men’s Club members and guests met at the Woman's Club house on Tuesday evening for their regular monthly session.

Acton Acton Men’s Club Woman's Club

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Metropolis C. Johanson Red Gun Club Cora L. Flannery Edward Richmond Concord C. of C. Bowling League W. J. Damon U.S. . Air Service Concord Gay Grant Jane Tufts Isbeaten Assabet C.hls Boy Scouts Anne Jenney West Richardson Drug Concord Bradshaw Attorneys At Law John E. Rice Rice
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