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.
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1940
Page
8
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The club announced dates for the forthcoming play to be staged March 29 and 30 with Sanderson serving as hostess.
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.
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.
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