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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1940

Page

5

Church Teas to Feature Local Talent and Comedy Sketch

The Ladies Benevolent Society of Union Congregational plans a Silver Tea in the church ladies parlor next Monday night February 19 with a musical and literary program by local talent. A comedy sketch The Train to Mauro follows, with Rev. Leonard Fowler making his acting debut as Mr Bright and Mrs. Alvin Stone as the old lady. Bob Lestex returns to play Johnnie Buttermilk after a sickness layoff. Committee members include Mrs Charles Keene Mrs Alvin Stone Mrs Eliza Marshall and Mrs Ellen Weaving.

Maynard Ladies’ Benevolent Society Union Congregational Mauro Clifton Rebekahs Leonard Fowler

Acton Churches Offer Boston Baked Beans Saturday

Acton residents can dine on baked beans at two churches this Saturday with 6 to 8:30 pm at West Acton Baptist and 6:30 pm start at Acton Center Congregational. Boxboro Garden Club announces a February 23 meeting at Library Hall with a 2 pm business session and 3 pm program by Wil R Cur.

Acton West Acton Congregational Church Acton Center Women's Church Aid Boston Acton Garden Club Boxboro

Louis Godoy title bout shown at Peoples Theatre this week

Joe Louis former heavyweight champion defends his title in a split decision win over Anturo Godoy. The ring action lasts 15 rounds noted as one of the era’s best. The program also features Sonja Henie’s Everything Happens at Night.

Maynard Moving Pictures Joe Louis Anturo Godoy Peoples Theatre Sonja Henie

Busy Month for Nurse in Public Schools

Maynard Public Schools report January health activities. Nurse Edith Poster made 95 visits to schools and 54 to homes, examined 31 pupils, treated 107 at schools, 8 at homes, 4 at the school physician’s office, and weighed 573 pupils. Dr Edward Flaherty examined 41 pupils and treated 3 at his office. A dental clinic by Dr Frank May examined 166 pupils and dental work was done for 78 by Drs May Palmer Bellows and Garoe.

Maynard Edith Poster Ichoolnurse Edward Flaherty Frank May May Raymond Palmer John Bellows S. R. Gar Oe

Maynard Anchor Glee Club Schedules Concerts Across New England

The Maynard Anchor and Ark Glee Club led by Frank T. Holland of Acton announce a busy schedule. They perform at Nashoba Teachers Association night in Stow Town Hall this Thursday, host a Washington Birthday concert with Arlington Masonic lodges, and join the Concord Legion Band on March 1 for a charity concert.

Maynard Anchor Ark Glee Club New England Frank T. Holland Acton Nnual Nashoba Teachers Association Stow -Town Hall Washington Arlington Conncord Legion Concord Charles A Welch AF & AM Anchor and Arn Glee Club George Washington Auditorium Melrose

Winter Carnival Sunday at Mount Wachusett Lodge

Maynard Cooperative Club hosts the annual winter sports carnival with other state clubs at Mount Wachusett Lodge next Sunday. Outdoor events include skiing tobogaming and skating with marshmallow toasting folk dancing and coffee breaks throughout the day.

Maynard Maynard Co-operative Club Mount Wachusett Lodge Parker ‘Street Imari Salo Orchesta Helen Mark Ketola

Bedford News Notes and Obituaries

Katherine Gangler of Philadelphia visited sister Mrs Frank Dodd on Bhn street. Mrs Howard Ryan slipped on ice Saturday night in her yard and broke her wrist. Townspeople extend sympathy to the McPhee family of Hartford street for the death of their father. Funeral services were at Short and Williamson Chapel Allston Saturday at 2 pm conducted by Rev W Bradley Whitney. Burial in Chestnut Hill cemetery. Mr MacPhee leaves widow Mary Roberts MacPhee and three sons Paul Joseph and John and two daughters Henrietta and Madelyn.

McPhee Hartford Street Short and Williamson Chapel Allston W. Bradley Whitney Somerville Chestnut Hill Cemetery MacPhee Mary (Roberts) Macphee Paul R Joseph H John A. MacPhee Henrietta F Madelyn A. MacPhee

Talk on Planting Wild Flowers by Sudbury Garden Society

The Sudbury garden group will present a lecture on planting wild flowers. The event is open to visitors who may arrive at 2.40 and a small entrance fee will be charged.

Sudbury Acton

Local youths shaped by early Maynard sports legends

Reminiscence traces the town’s past athletic stars from Brick Wilder to Don Lent and Arne Fingard, detailing multi sport prowess, school records, and lasting memories. It notes Char lie D Agata as a standout, with track records and boxing success, and recalls figures like Mike Wodoklys and Bill Kilowicz shaping the local game culture.

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Birthday Celebration to Aid Finnish Folks Fund

A joint meeting of Charles A Welch Lodge F and A M and Magdalene Chapter OE S at Masonic Hall Tuesday evening February 20 will celebrate George Washington's birthday. Mrs Albert Hedrickson will supervise entertainment and Elwyn Young and Grace Burnham will participate. A silver collection will aid the Finish Relief Fund.

Maynard George Washington Charles. A. Welch Lodge Magdalene O E Masonic Hall Albert Hendrickson Finish Relief Elwyn Young Charles A’ Welchlodge Grace Burnham O. BE. S

Elks Lodge Exemplifies Initiatory Degree in Maynard

Maynard Lodge B P D Elks held a meeting at Elks hall on Monday night to exemplify the initiatory degree. The degree was conferred by past noble grands John A. Driscoll Noble Morton Joseph Schhair Leslie W. Sims James R. Priest Thomas Maley K Paul Hilander Harold Field of Brookline with the district deputy among the guests.

New England Old and New dominates 69th Flower Show display

The 69th annual Flower Show opens March 11 in Mechanics Building Boston drawing 190000 visitors. 170 displays include a grand New England Old and New scene with village mill and stream, the most ambitious exhibit by exhibition manager Arho H. Nehrling.

Mechanics Suiding Hoston Massachusetts Horticultural Society Mechanics Building Boston Maine California Arho H. Nehrling New England Connécticut

Benevolent Feeling Ennobles Trifling Thackeray

A fragmented note reflects on benevolence and ennobling small acts, invoking the author Thackeray as a literary touchstone without concrete events or dates.

Thackeray

New England Garden Center Plans Spring Show Highlights

Garden enthusiasts are offered a peek at new and best horticulture as New England hosts an extensive display. Orchids, roses and planned gardens promise an array of beauty and novelty making this year’s event a premier affair for amateur gardeners.

New England America

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