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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1941

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Banquet Planned by Maynard Young Republicans February 24

The third annual Young Men's Republican Club banquet in Maynard will be held February 24 at the Masonic Hall. Caterer C Hicks of Lynn will serve a turkey dinner. State and district officials will attend, and Virginia Drew of the Boston Globe will discuss handwriting analysis, followed by audience guest analyses.

Mynard Young Men's Republic Club Maynard Masonic Hall Richard Eleon Young Republ C. Hicks Lynn Virginia Drew Boston Globe Audi

Sudbury Woman's Club Meets at Town Hall

The Sudbury Woman's Club gathers today at the Town hall with Mrs Elizabeth Davill speaking on today's program. Mrs Hur Hunt chairs the legislative committee and the group expects a good attendance. Music will be performed by Mrs Douglas Jaf and Miss Marguerite as pianist. President Mrs Mary J Webster presides and Mrs Stuart Edgerly gives the tea talk.

Eveitss Elizabeth Davill Sudbury Hur Hunt Douglas Jaf Marguerite Mry J. Webster Stuart Edgerly

Maynard Garden Club Meets for February Session

The Maynard Garden Club held its February meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank Grieve. Mrs. Victor Peppard was elected chair of the planning committee for a May 5th breakfast. The program focused on spring planting with members sharing plant tips and discusses future flower show plans. Albert Agnew of the Massachusetts Extension Service will speak on spring activities and seed growing.

Maynard Maynard Garden ‘Club Frank Grieve Bers Irs Victor Peppard Ward Case Karl Ryan Joseph Rin St. Paulins Howard “Wilson Marion Townsend Albert Agnew Massasetts Extension Service

Feast of St Blase Masses and Services This Friday

The notice lists religious services for the Feast of St Blase with masses and special prayers. On Friday the first Friday of the month masses will be at 5 45, 7 and 8 in Bridget's church and St Casimir's church.

ST. Blase St. Bridget’s St. Casimir’s Mon Bridget’s St. Casimir’s Church

Twenty Babies Guard at Popular Semi Elini

Twenty babies were seen at a popular semi elini event with multiple guardians nearby ensuring safety. The scene appeared orderly as attendees mingled around the child participants.

Maynard contracts for war supplies in state program

Maynard firms have received 53375 for war supply contracts and 27 Massachusetts manufacturers total 9743010 in awards. Materials include small arms parts ammunition components assemblies for machine guns practice bombs and artillery pieces. The labor department notes only a small proportion of plant workers are employed in war goods.

State House Boston Maynard Irms State Department of Labor and Industries Masschusetts Massachusetts State Department

D Agata Wins New Honors at Milligan College

Maynard reporter notes Charlie D Agata, a Milligan College athlete, won the light heavyweight Golden Gloves at an amateur event. He defeated Clyde Price by unanimous decision in near flawless form, earning district representation in Knoxville and potential progress toward Nashville and Chicago. D Agata also starred as a Milligan football standout and is highly popular among local sports circles.

Maynard D’agata D'Agata Knoxville Tennessee Nashville Tenn Chicago Charlie Milligan The Southern College

Maynard Man Elected Vice President of Labor League

Maynard man T. W. A. A district manager and Local 140 official was elected vice president of Labor's Non Partisan League of the State at a Boston convention. He helped organize Locals in Maynard Acton Fitchburg Norwood and other communities and promoted employer employee cooperation. Cowles Local 140 vice president represented the third district at the state convention.

Maynard Bruno Rantane League of the State Boston Rantane Acton Fitchburg Norwood Mr. Rantahe Roosevelt Lester EB. Cowles State Convention of Labor

Maynard Man cast in Ashland play Abie's Irish Rose

Maynard resident Robert Lester is cast as Jacob Samuels in the production to be staged at Ashland town hall on Friday and Saturday February 7 and 8 at 8 15 pm. Matthew A. Vance portrays Isaac Cohen, with Doris Miller handling makeup and Mrs Howard King costumes. The play, coached by Mrs Vance, features cast members from Maynard and area.

Maynard Robert Lester Arthur Street Jacob Samuels Abie’s Ashland Mass Town Hall Matthew A. Vance Union Congregational Church Isaac ‘Cohen Doris Miller Howard King

Organize State Guard in Concord Plans Move

Concord prepares to form D. Company First Battalion heavy weapons unit for state guard. Local physicians assist in candidate physical exams and measurements for uniforms during the week of February 10, with drills to start promptly. Interested applicants should contact Captain Raymond Emerson Burleigh L Pratt or James A Christensen in Concord.

Concord New State Guard Whch D. Company Raymond Emerson Burleigh L Pratt James A. Christensen

Pratt to Lead Concord Salvation Army Annual Appeal

B L Pratt coal dealer will headline a Concord Salvation Army fundraising group of clergy business leaders and noted women for the 1941 drive. Julian Ballou continues as campaign treasurer as Pratt plans a letter appeal to Concord residents to support Massachusetts programs aiding men women and children amid wartime needs. Concord High School pupils viewed a Salvation Army service picture with Horace A Clarke as commentator during the event.

Concord Burleigh L Pratt Salvation Army Julian W. Ballou Middlesex Institute For Savings Pratt Massachusetts Concord High School Horace A. Clarke The

First Parish Concord notices February 1941 sermon and talk

The First Parish Concord announces a 9:45 Sunday School and 11 am morning service on February 9 1941 with Reverend Edward P Daniels preaching on Worship Music by the chorus and the Emerson Society meeting at 5:30 pm in the vestry Rev William H Gysan will speak on What Can We Believe Today in Unitarian student work in Greater Boston

Concord Emerson Society William H. Gysan Unitarian Greater Boston Tony

Trinity 1 Church Service Schedule

Rev Charles R Peck presides on Sunday February 9 with Holy Communion at 8 am and a junior church at 9 30. Marching prayer and sermon at 11 am with viola and organ music preceding. Lower school also open for the day.

Trinity Elm Street Charles R. Peck Jutlor Church

Fev Feb 9 Church Schedule at Walden Street

The Trinitarian Congregational Church on Walden Street lists services and events. Feb 9 9:30 am church school Eliot R Howard 10:45 am morning worship sermon by the minister. Feb 10 7:45 pm church committee meeting in Parish House. Feb 12 7:45 pm mid-week meeting in Parish House.

the Trinitarian Congregational Church Walden Street Fev Wilfred H. Bunker Church School Eliot R. Howard

Concord Rotary to Hear Payson Pierce at Noon Meeting

Concord Rotarians will meet at Colonial Inn Thursday at noon with speaker Rev Payson Pierce of Reading. The event follows a boxing lunch party and a Valentine gathering at Elke hall hosted by Mrs Nettie Wella and Mrs Madeline DeMars.

Payson Pierce of Reading Rotarians Colonial Inn Concord Grangers Elke Hall

Maynard Dramatic Club Whist Party and Raffle

Members of the Maynard Dramatic Club have completed plans for a Whist Party and Raffle to be held Tuesday evening February 18 at the Riks Hall Main Street. Tickets are now being sold by all members of the club.

Maynard Maynard Dramatic Club Riks Hall Main Street

Concord Notes From Local Clubs And Events

Local notices report Con cord lodge meeting led by Francis J Dee. Alfred W Davis Jr hosted Y P B of Evangelical Free Church. Girl Scouts plan a food sale at Adams and Bridges store. Millrose track results highlight Harvard sophomore Douglas D Pirnie and Joe Sheehan set for upcoming Boston meet. Community groups host events at the Girl Scout House and Concord Rod and Gun Club banquet. Several service members of Company H M N are on leave amid federal duties at Camp Edwards.

Alfred W. Davis, Jr School Street South Acton Y. P Evangelical Free Church John Swen Barretts Mill Road Douglas D. Pirnie Nashawtue Hill Harvard College New York City Boston Joe Sheehan Concord Camp Edwards Samuel Mebise John Algeo Edwar H. Monson Alfred J. Tetreault William J. Murph Cedric L. Thatcher Acton

Sympathy Expressed for Patolman Foster on Mother's Death

Town expresses sympathy to Patrolman John T. Foster of 15 Potter Street for death of his mother Mrs. Mary Foster in New York. Funeral held Friday in Brookline with Concord policemen as bearers. Patrolman Foster, recently ill, has returned to his beat.

Patolman John T. Foster Potter Street Mary Foster New York Brookline Concord Foster

Tax Collector Visit at Town Office Friday

The Massachusetts state deputy tax collector will be at the selectmen's office Friday from 9:30 to 1:00 and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Massachusetts Selectmen’ S Office

Final Pistol Shoot in Concord Police Series

The Concord police held the final match at their range on a recent Tuesday night. Team 1 led by Marshall Witherell and J Almon Heyliger posted a combined 1067 with scores 278 253 282 254 while Team 2 led by Nolan Lawton Lawson McCarthy totaled 956 with 248 266 248 194. Foster Heyliger and Witherell were among the top scorers across the four matches.

Concord N. E Concord Police Marshall ‘Witherell Ys Agg Ce J. Almon Heyliger Alfred J Baptist Frederick Nolan Edward N. Lawton Robert P. Lawson William L McCarthy Patrolman T. Foster Heyliger Witherell

West Concord veteran Burton Woodworth dies at 42

Burton Emerson Woodworth 42 a World War II Marine died after a short illness in Bedford. A military funeral was held at Union Church with James J Mansfield Post A L officiating at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Survived by mother Helen B Woodworth and three brothers Ralph Roy and John W. Woodworth.

St Bernard Loses Three In Busy Week

St Bernard's basketball team suffered three straight defeats last week as no Friday game was held due to First Friday Services. They hope to rebound at Monument Hall after losses to Graniteville and other rivals, with Paul Moynihan and Richie Crowe starring for the juniors.

Concord Jfrred Flannery S. Y. O. St. Bernard’s Monument Hall Belmont Graniteville St. Catherine's Serriers St. Michale of. Hudson Paul Moynihan Junniors Richie Crowe Lowell St. Bernard’s

Mary Byrne to Wed in New York

Special to the Enterprise. Miss Mary Agatha Byrne 21 of New York and Robert Wilson Jr 21 Hopkinton will marry in New York Monday. They obtained a marriage license in the Municipal building and plan a ceremony at St Pauls Church. Miss Byrne is daughter of Joseph and Mary Byrne born in Maynard. Mr Wilson is son of Robert and Mary Wilson born in Hopkinton.

Enterprise New York Mary Agatha Byrne Maynard Convent Avenue Robert Wilson, Jr Hayden Rowe Street Hopkinton St. Paul’s Church Miss Byrne Joseph Mary Lydon Byrne Mr. Wilson Robert Mary Caton Wilson

Concord Scout Court of Honor Demonstration Planned

February 14 at 8 pm the public is invited to the Girl Scout House for a Court of Honor and troop demonstration by 31, 38 and 49. Boys will receive badges. acts include First Aid, Mobilization planning, and Camp site setup. The event highlights Scout preparedness with invited Girl Scouts and families.

Concord Girl Scout House Girl Scouts of West Concord

Thorensen announces engagement of Thelma Thoresen to Stillman Ware South Acton

Mr and Mrs Cat e M Thorensen Hillside announce the engagement of their daughter Thelma E Thoresen to Stillman Ware South Acton formerly of Groton and son of the late Mr and Mrs Stillman Johnson. No wedding date has been set.

West Concord Cate M. Thorensen Hillside Avenue Thelma E Thoresen Stillman (Ware) E South Acton Groton Stillman Johnson

Hit and Run Driver Sought After Concord Woman Injured

Concord police hunt a hit and run driver after Mrs. Alonzo McBurnie 67 was struck near 73 Commonwealth Avenue last Wednesday night. She suffered a broken collarbone a possible fractured left leg and severe shock. A hub cap found near the scene is the sole clue as investigators hope to trace the car and driver.

West Concord Alonzo McBurnie Commonwealth Avenue

Teachers Triumph Over Concord Seniors 26-20 in Local Game

The Concord school department men’s faculty defeated the senior class 26-20 at Hunt Memorial gym before a large crowd. Ralph F. Ward led scorers with 10 points as several teachers took the court in the late-season game. In the junior clash, the school seconds beat the junior class 20-18 in overtime with Dick Wetherbee and Don Dee each scoring 12.

Concord Hunt Memorial Gymnasium Ralph F. Ward Frank J. Googina Bernard PB. ‘Megin H. Paul Larrabee Willis B Gitcord John V. Quimby Franklyn O. White Morton R. Seavey Woodward

Knights Lead Pin Tourney to Mill Dam Standings

The K of C Dowling team marches into first place in Mill Dam standings as secretary Walter Joy announces. Snows, last week’s champions, hold second while the Oilers fall to fourth. Standings list follows.

Middlesex Resumes Play After Illness Pauses Hockey

Middlesex school returned to action after a two week layoff due to illness, losing 3-1 to Belmont Hill at Bate Man’s Pond rink. Farington scored for Middlesex, Belmont Hill answered with three goals, and the team plans to face Browne Nichols and then travel to Southboro for St. Marks game, weather permitting.

Concord Middlesex School Belmont Hill Bateman’s Pond Farington Middlesex Cage Browne Russell Allen Harvard Boston Olympic

Hosmer Jr Leaves Norfolk for Honolulu Entry

Herbert B. Hosmer Jr departed east from Norfolk Virginia en route to Honolulu where he will enter an unspecified program or institution. The note highlights the travel and destination without detailing the exact purpose.

Herbert B. Hosmer, Jr Norfolk Virginia Honolulu

Maynard Adopts Citizens Caucus For Feb 11 Nomination

Maynard town committees replace national caucuses with a Citizens caucus to nominate candidates for town offices. The event is Feb 11 from 6:30 to 8 pm at the school auditorium. Candidates must file by Feb 8 with a joint Dem-Rep committee, and a $3 fee covers caucus expenses.

Maynard Citizens Citizens Caucus Leslie W. Sims Republican“town Committee Charlotte Stockbridge John T. Higgins Democrat Town Committee Thomas J. King Registrars of Voters Joint Committee Donald A. Lent Alton Sims Walter Cheslak Charles Keene William Smith Board of Public Welfare Benjamin Piecewicz William Hanson Howard Clark Board of Health Thomas Wright William Saavela Everett P. Sarvela Alton Sims Frank EB. Sanderson George H. Gutteridge George, F. Thane Joseph F.eCleary Christopher Wilson Fred. C Elson William J. Saarela Nellie May Jacob Laurila Charles B. Keene William H. Brindley Soldiers Memorial Henry Piecewicz Edward Johnston Nicholas Driscoll

Maynard Hockey Club Drops 4 2 To Cochituate

The Maynard Hockey Club opened the new year with a 4 to 2 defeat on Cochituate’s rink Monday night. The locals showed effort despite practice gaps and missing regulars while facing a strong opponent. Rene Aho and Dennis Ollila, stars of Maynard, are now in the championship play off series with Hudson at Fitchburg Arena.

Maynard Cochituate René Aho Dennis ‘Ollila Hudson Fitchburg Arena

Twenty Men To Enter Duty In February Draft

The Franklin district draft board 54 covering Acton Bedford Concord Lincoln Sudbury Wayland and Lincoln will induct twenty men into federal service on February 11. They report to the Concord board headquarters for examination and to the State Arm Columbus Avenue in Boston. An additional seventeen men from the district are slated to enter service on February 26 alongside names including Michael Chieecsane Arthur Loo and others.

Maynard Acton Bedford Concord Yenan Sudbury Wayland Edncoln Federal Service Helective ‘Service Draft Boar Columbus Arenue Boston Hleven T Soma Michael Chieecsane Arthur Loo Bbchainelena Bower Care Wall Ikeption Rand Lincoln Loe Harold&. Ohare Arthur P. Genetti Janes Was Connolly Donald Mi Nordbeck Distri

Bill Aims Local Highway Aid and Snow Removal Funds

A proposed measure would provide annual grants to cities for highway upkeep and a separate fund to be used by local street departments for snow removal and road repairs. The bill targets municipal transportation needs and aims to bolster urban infrastructure operations.

Mid winter social hosted by sophomore class at nun school

Staged by the sophomore class the mid winter social featured a program led by Will Tolman and a student committee including the treasurer and faculty advisor Miss Ruthie. Readable fragments imply a small school event with student leadership and a faculty presence.

Maynand Mae Merty Sephomore Claes Will Tolman Outaggarondi Preset Misa Ruthey

Double Anniversary at Mullin Home Observes Two Birthdays

A gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mullin celebrated two birthdays. Attendees included Mr. George Mullin and Mrs. Mullin’s household, along with Mr. Edwin Waleh of Natick. The event marked the anniversary of two separate birthdays.

George Mulin Ava Robert Edwin Waleh Natick Mullin

We must form perfect models in thought and look at them

A brief reflective line attributed to Mary Baker Eddy urges constant contemplation of ideal mental models to shape noble, rand-inspired lives.

Mary Baker” Eddy

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