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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1930
Page
6
Community update from a New England town detailing high school games, whist parties, class projects, and visits. Included are remarks on basketball, a Swedish horse donation, a dance, church activities, and residents traveling or recovering.
Union Congregational Church outlines Lincoln Sunday at 10 45 with a sermon Lifted Eyebrows. Members vote for another term. Church school at 9 45. Junior department party last Saturday. Le Molay members host 5 80 collations next Sunday. Mrs Mary R Carver of Quincy to guest. Ladies Benevolent Society meets Thursday at 2 30 P M.
In Maynard on Walnut Street the First National Co operative Association met at the Finnish Capital Church with many stockholders attending. Edward Hinton presided. Rev Victor Kotila was ill. The 1929 report showed growth despite local industrial slack with over $100000 more business and net profits of $2532.37 to be distributed at 3 percent cash or 2 percent in shares. The association was noted as the first to drop prices. management was praised. Refreshments followed the meeting.
The Maynard report by school nurse Edith Foster to Superintendent Charles H Walker shows 495 pupils examined in January. Treatments were 349 in school and 9 at home, with 4 excluded for contagious illness. There were 41 school visits and 46 home visits, and 11 children accompanied to the doctor. An X-ray clinic was held at Roosevelt school.
The senior class presents a play titled The Goose with a cast including Ruth Broadbnaetts Norman Boatban Al Gatland and others. Tickets are on sale from class members.
Maynard Downey a highly respected resident died suddenly at his home on February 5 at age 49. He leaves wife Ada and two children William and Mary, plus brothers Frank Clifton Leo and Chester, and sisters Miss Mintie Downey and Mrs. Fred Sealey. Downey longtime Maynard barber and familiar figure. Funeral Saturday at St Bridget's Church at 9 o'clock with Rev Charles E Donahue officiating. Burial in parish cemetery.
February 17 social by the Alumni Association features bridge and whist with refreshments. First alumni function of the year, with members urged to join and support the program. Fall banquet replaces the spring event.
Maynard Collegians prepare for a home court clash with the Big Five on Tuesday February 11 after a 55 31 win by the rivals in a recent Houston game. Noted players include Fiddle Morley Nate Hurwitz Foxx Silva and Desautels as Hudson hosts the bout where a large crowd is expected. The Collegians and Lancaster recently fought to a 24 24 tie at Lancaster.
Maynard officers attend the Police School of Instruction opening Monday for a two week session. Chief John Connors and patrolmen Ernest Rachstisen Frank Downey join the afternoon group while Barto Nitholay Munscot Edward Johnson Winthrop Cuddy and William Morrill attend the evening group. Classrooms are in the new Lecture Hall of Harvard College.
The Grang Circle met yesterday with Mrs Margaret Whitney as hostess at her Walcott street residence. A sewing period and social refreshments followed. A sick social meeting is planned for the evening of Feb 13 with a prize for the biggest foot race winner. Mrs Joseph Dineen, a noted vocalist, will sing during the Catholic Truth Hour on WNAC next Sunday after February 9. Christopher Fitzgerald of Dorchester and Mrs Di Wiapt Reneaint Pantine spoke at Truth Hour on Indulgences. A Bangorian Jesimi Dineen is identified as commander of the Rath J/DeMars Post. A 1 A Tod son of Kembra attended the Legion at the Statler Saturday night with delegation members Walter Ac-8 Vice Commander, William Angrold Sheridan, William Créeley and Stockwell, postmaster, designated for delivery on Saturday afternoon. The club meets weekly on Sundays at the vestry.
Miss Frances Fearns daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank S Fearne Haynes street won second prize for an essay on Safety on the Road in a statewide contest under the National Highway Education Association. At a Junior High assembly she received 10 dollars and a silver medal presented by Miss Mary Doyle principal. This marks the third consecutive year Junior High pupils have won prizes in this contest. Other winners named were Henry Fairbanks and Catherine Conaghan.
The Maynard Woman's Club stages a dramatic afternoon on Tuesday February 11 in the high school auditorium. A one act play The Trysting Place by Booth Tarkington stars Mrs Huidah Taylor Walter Crowther Mrs Beatrice Jordan Mrs Helen Rupprecht Frank Case John Bellows Guyer Fowler and Mrs Clara Donahue with violin accompaniment by her daughter Isabelle. A food sale accompanies the event and admission is nominal. The program is led by the dramatic committee Mrs Flora Matilda.
Southboro Leos post at the Community House last night endorsed the Wainwright Bill for universal conscription. Commander Harry Burnett led the session as members unanimously backed the draft legislation and a telegram about the action was sent.
Commander Burnett outlined progress by the convention committee for the national Legion gathering to be held in October in Boston. The meeting covered cooperation, promotion efforts, and arrangements spearheaded by state and district officials.
Three delegates from the Church of the Holy Trinity in Cambridge Marlboro will attend the Archdeaconry of Lowell’s 70th meeting at St Peter's Church in Cambridge tomorrow. The session opens with Holy Communion at 10.30 a.m. followed by a business session.
A fragment mentions attendance at a Boston foundation gathering last week with references to men and participation. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicates a social or ceremonial event connected to a foundation in Boston.
A fragment mentions a delegation and a luncheon for parish leaders including Eugene G. Weeks and R. H. Wileor. The text records a 1.15 lunch time and notes Holy Trinity involvement, with rector and parish officials referenced in attendance.
A pupil named Hudson Jean Perrault daughter of Mrs O L Perrault underwent an appendectomy at New England Baptist Hospital yesterday. Mrs Andrew Suslavich attended at the hospital and the patient is listed as recovering. A social event at Samson Hall hosted by the Methodist church featured a supper and entertainment.
A damaged line mentions West Indies match against an opponent with unclear year and score. It references a setting of September and a possible cricket context but lacks coherent details.
A brief note records a heated row in progress at Ike’s venue with three songs listed. No further details on participants or outcomes are provided.
A note expresses sincere thanks for the sympathy and beautiful words shown by friends during a time of grief. The writer especially appreciates the thoughtful gestures from the community and acknowledges the support received.
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