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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1936
Page
9
Collier's Weekly notes that countless meteorites struck Earth with showers such as about 100000 stones near Pultsk Poland on January 30 1868 yet cites no authentic record of a person being killed by a meteor.
1931 Ford Beach Wagon seats ten for errands or evenings with good tires new curtains and a flawless engine. brakes are new and the price may surprise. also advertised 1930 Chevrolet Coupe at 87 dollars with extra costs and no trade in. potential Terraplane giveaway promotion offered with each purchase above 100 dollars. further repairs estimated.
The Maynard high school auditorium hosted the annual President's Birthday party on Thursday night with a grand march of 80 couples led by Selectmen and representatives. Music by Ralph Weckstrom’s orchestra kept the floor busy until midnight as groups sold prizes donated by local merchants and a long list of committee members oversaw arrangements and committees.
Saints Cosmas and Damian, fourth century twin physicians, served without fees. Martyred under Diocletian, they are listed in the Canon of the Mass and honored as patrons of physicians and apothecaries.
John Warren Malcolm and James Oscar Malcolm of Maynard enlist in the U S Navy on the same day. Recruited in Framingham by Walter C. Lange, they go to Boston for exams then to Newport RI for twelve weeks training and will serve together afloat. Both are Maynard High School graduates noted for athletics.
Mr and Mrs John J Grzegorowicz formerly of West Acton now of Ayer welcome a daughter born last week. A planned basketball game between Tewksbury and Acton did not occur due to the visiting team’s late arrival. a practice game entertained the crowd. The school committee met to finish the budget and a Boy Scouts Parents Night is planned for February 13 with Walter F Hall as speaker during National Boy Scout Week.
Rev A Jeffries preached on The Glorious Gospel of the Blessed God at the Men’s Fellowship Class. Next Sunday Rev Glen Douglas speaks at 9 15 a m. Neighbors Night on February 9 with Rev Nowlan of Stow visiting. Fellowship Supper planned for February 20. Residents Floyd welcomed at Communion. Large choir at South Acton Union service Feb 2.
The family of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for help during illness and death.
Maynard The Middlesex Laundry kept second in the Inter-town Basketball League by edging Butt-Ins 41 to 31 at Parker Street Hall Sunday. Wasnik led with 12 points and Sokolowski added 10 as every Washmen member scored. Liverman and Fraser paced the Butt-Ins with 19 total.
The Congregational church hosted an evening of entertainment with a two one act plays Our Summer Boarder and A Mad Breakfast. Virginia Hodgen James Merriam led the cast under Mrs Hugh Hodgen coaching while Harold Merriam sang and Frances Archer Madsen played piano. Dramatic readings by Maude Graustein of Melrose drew applause with Rev A W Whitner welcoming attendees.
Maynard-The United defeated West End 47 to 37 after trailing 24 to 15 at halftime. Jarvi scored 16 and Kangas 17 for the winners while Joe Sezerzen led the West Enders with 11.
Acton High School defeated Littleton 17 to 15 on Friday night. Fred Lawrence sparked Acton with four baskets and two free throws, finishing with 10 points as Acton led 9 to 6 at the second period and 13 to 11 after three quarters. Littleton outscored Acton on baskets but could not overcome the free throws.
A large turnout for the Acton Teachers Association Parents Night featured Henry Hopkinson as MC. Performances included Elise Dicker and Rich ard Greeman on piano and cello, and Walter F. Hall and Carl Schrader delivering remarks. Dr. Randall Woodworth attended and invited guests to a reception with Hall and his wife, followed by refreshments.
A Sudbury scouting reorganization met Wednesday at Town Hall led by E Norman Bowry. Scout Executive R H Whitman. Henry L ileasen. Clifton Giles. Rev Albert B Reynolds. and Ford Smith named Ranger at Norumbega Council Nobscot Mountain. Smith elected scout master. Reynolds cubmaster. plans set for scout night February 26th marking 26th anniversary of scouting in America.
Mozart is cited as a classic infant prodigy. He began music at age three and wrote his first pieces a year later. By seven he played keyboard instruments as well as Germany’s leading musicians. He even transcribed Allegri’s Miserere after hearing it once.
Prunes are a type of plum that can be cured without removing the pit. Only varieties with higher solids content are considered good prunes. In some plums, fermentation occurs around the pit during drying.
Four men who desert from the army during peacetime face arrest for up to three years from desertion. After three years, if they have lived in the United States under their true names without interruption, they become immune from arrest and may apply for a discharge.
The Marlboro High School senior class hosts its annual promenade Friday night at the State Armory. The Cavaliers provide music for dancing and a pre dance concert from 8 to 9 p m. Decorations feature green and white class colors with the motto Facta No Verba. The event is supervised by Arthur J Burns and Miss Katherine Brown with many faculty and local officials attending. Refreshments include ice cream cake and tonic served during the evening. Henry Weagle leads the committee with assistants Marie Chamberlain Marie Collins Dorothy Chicetti Richard Provaski and John Byrne.
The text surveys optimistic thinkers from Saint Thomas Aquinas to Giorgio Bruno and Shaftesbury, noting Bruno's universal joy, Shaftesbury's praise of cosmic harmony, and Rousseau's belief in human nature reflecting a divine descent as foundations of optimistic worldviews.
Town Meeting may be set for 7 30 or 8 o clock as the Board of Selectmen decide a convenient hour. Civic League Players of Framingham performed Murray Hill. Miss Eleanor Gerry, Sudbury resident, is visiting Lincoln. Sudbury clubs hold meetings and social events. 23 degrees below zero noted at South Sudbury station. Veterans bonus bill may bring 26000 to Sudbury residents. Citizens eye $13239 planned for beautifying main highways. Local welfare board vacancy remains.
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