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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1940

Page

8

Card party raises 320 for Finnish relief fund

Maynard hosts a combined whist and pinochle fundraiser at Parke Street Hall for the Finnish Relief Fund. The event realized 320 dollars and sent the money to Ambassador Hjalmar Pyocopa in Washington DC.

Maynard Parke Street Hall Hjalmar Pyocope Finland Washington, D. C Julio Kaitho Sylvia Moreau Concorn Margarette McCarthy Ada Autio Pelatoy Lous B. Condors Middlesex Diswice Guyer Wwrower Lester i Cowles Paul Hilander Murphy & Uyu Jonnsuu Ss Pharmavy Manns Pharmacy Macurda’s Pharmacy Keloins Men’s Shop Breeman U0 Wie Beauty Salon Maynard Fruit Co N Hodgess Stammer Uberg Concord Houghton Richardsous Drugs Ore Svore Concord Clothing Noyse’s Sutherland Sewenry Mackges Mougstad Cousins Florist Irs. Goster Garbermanon Kuzabe U Alexander Baward Moore George Proctor Bygrave Carter Kurnivure IV. Wheeler Ye Lowne Shoppe Acton Ana Antio Helen Wouile Ouen Kreemas Vieno Nyberg Bly Adalaio Helin Rule Kalsalniva Tee Wainio Au Wattu Harms Watcu

First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Sunday Services

The church announces Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday School and a Wednesday Testimonial Meeting at 7 40. Reading Room hours are 2 to 5 pm on weekdays and holidays. The Lesson sermon for February 18 centers on Soul with Biblical citations from Leviticus and James and excerpts from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy.

Church OF Christ, Scientist Concord Churches of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Maynard Selectman Candidate Cheslak Seeks Nomination

Maynard resident Walter Cheslak of Spring Lane seeks the Republican nomination for selectman in a Kepwhligan caucus set for Monday evening Feb 39 in the school auditorium. Cheslak, born in Maynard and a Holy Cross College graduate, teaches Americanization and English at the Adult Citizenship School and previously ran for selectman, narrowly losing last year.

Maynard Walter Gheslak Spring Lane Wirh Cheslak Maynard High School Holy Cross College Iilsence Coullege

Concord Teams Fight Through Regional Badminton Matches

On February 8 at the state armory Concord's Jrs. Ladies A team beat Brookline Brd & bat badminton 3-1 with Paversham Hoar and Denio among winners. The D team led by Mrs Leonard Smith shut out Gut'n'feathers 3-0 in the Greater Boston league as playoff pace tightens with two matches left.

State Armory William Faversham Jrs Brd & Bat Bauminton Brooklive Lue Paversham Mise Samuel Hoar Uwmis Vickery Winslow Aversham William Sheaden Cratts Mrrs Leonard Smith Gut'n'feathers Boston Mrs Smith Ker Tom McGrath aDd Jeany Stoneham Concord Wey Cook William Magoon F. Tripp W. Packard Tuttle Randolph Piper R. Haridon R. Roberts W. Cook N.tuttle H. Hubner D. Comins J. Jenkins Houver

Sudbury Social News and Local Activities

Mrs William Evans hosted the Friday Club at Cedarhurst Waltham. Mr and Mrs William Parker of Newton visited friends in Sudbury. C William Wood returns from business in Ontario and Quebec. A C Clark Inc Florists build a trailer for their tractor behind Center greenhouses. Sudbury skiers dampened by rain plan weekend trips to New Hampshire and Vermont. Mrs William Tufts hosts a card party for Woman's Club Scholarship Fund. Mrs George W Moise hosts cards at the Center. Mrs C William Wood and Miss Gertrude Halloran hosted Mrs William James of Scituate at the Woman's City Club in Boston. Chickenpox reported among Center Schools children.

William Evans Cedarhurst Waltham William Parker Newton Sudbury C. William Wood Goodman Hill Road Ontario Quebec A. . Clark Inc Sudbury Skiiers New Hampshire Vermont William Tufts Candy Hill Woman’s Club George W. Moise Gertrude M.halloran William James Scituate Woman's City Club Boston Center

Benefit Whist for Home and Community Service Committee

Acton Mrs John Pederson hosted a benefit whist at Newtowne Road last Friday night for the Home and Community Service committee of Acton Grange. Nine tables played with awards to Mrs Walter Stevens Mrs Clare Milberry Mrs Arthur Wetherbee Levi Perkins Mrs Edwin Anderson Inez Peterson and Walter B Stevens. Mrs Wilmer Laffin won the consolation prize. A follow up party is set for February 23 with location to be announced.

Acton John Pederson Newtowne~ Road Home and Community Service Committee Acton Grange Walter Stevens Clare A. Milberry Arthur Wetherbee Levi W. Perkins Edwin Anderson Inez Peterson Walter B. Stevens Wilmer Laffin Ater

Maynard Adds 60 New Voters

At a Registrars of Voters meeting yesterday afternoon 60 names were added to the voting list. Final registration for the Springtown election is set for Wednesday February 21 from noon until 10 p m.

Registrars of Voters Springtown

Anniversary of Bedford Association Marks PTA Milestone

The Bedford PTA observed its 48th founding anniversary with a candle lighting ceremony in the school auditorium. President Mrs Duncan Whitaker led officers Mrs Leslie Lacey Miss Margaret Sheehan and others in lighting candles for the association's aims. Ada Webber, an early member and state officer, gave an inspiring talk as the Association’s glee club sang in gay nineties costumes.

Bedford Parent- Teachers Association Duncan Whitaker Bby Leslie Lacey Margaret ‘Sheehan Earl Atwood Grace Smith Thomas’ Poleo Russell Dodge Ada Webber Bedford Association PTA Glee Club

Public Auction of Arnolc Estate at Magurn Farm Concord Mass

Public auction of Henry S Arnolc property at the farm of Arthur A Magurn Old Bedford Road Route 62 Concord Massachusetts Tuesday February 20 1940 at 10 a m. Items include Farmall F12 tractor spreader plows harrows fertilizer sowers plant flats pipe fencing hot bed sash shutters boxes and numerous other farm tools and a pair of Fordson tractors plus a mare and pony with many other items to be sold. Terms cash.

Henry S. Arnolc Arthur A. Magurn Old Bedford Road Concord Mass Farmall McCormack-Deering Planet, Jr Maurice McWalter Main St Fordson Ferguson International Myers Clark

Pleasant afternoon with dances and birthday cake

A small gathering enjoyed several old time selections and a Min ue dance performed by four girls. As the meeting ended a large birthday cake with candles was brought in and everyone sang America. Refreshments followed with each person receiving 9 pieces of the cake.

America

Woman's Club Hosts Book Review and Violin Recital

At the regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Club in West Acton Mrs Jea McDonald gave an engaging review of Kathleen Norris novel Lost Sunrise. Laura Herrig Kelly, a skilled violinist, performed with accompaniment by Mrs Mary Bowers at the piano.

West. Akton Jea. v MacDonald West Acton Kathleen Norris Woman's Club Laura Herrig Kelly Mary Bowers

Program Miss Virginia Held With Sanderson as Hostess

The club announced dates for the forthcoming play to be staged March 29 and 30 with Sanderson serving as hostess.

Miss Virginia Sanderson

Rev William Brattle Oliver to lead pulpit in absent pastor's stead

West Acton note says Rev William Brattle Oliver of Captbridge will occupy the pulpit at the Baptist Church Sunday morning during the absence of Pastor Rev Arthur H Wilde who is recovering from an injury. In the evening Rev Ira Martin of Lotington will conduct the service. The Men's Class meets at 9 30 in the morning.

William Brattle Oliver Captbridge The Baptist Church Arthur H. Wilde Ira Martin Littleton

Scout Exposition Planned for April 5 in Armory

Boy Scout troops from the Gonquin Council hold a badge expo demonstration in the Armory on Lincoln Avenue. The event runs both afternoon and evening, with plans for a complete exposition of scout work and activities.

Gonquin Lincoln

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