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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1937

Page

2

Maynard residents noted in wide river town updates

Local notices report property transfers on Rutten and Douglas Avenue, social travels of Mr and Mrs Burton Coughlan and trips to Florida by Judge Howard Wilson and James Ledgard. Community groups announce degree conferrals, engagements, births, and auxiliary events with several named participants and venues such as Ma sonic hall and Hotel Bancroft.

Rutten Jacob Laurila Douglas Avenue Thomas Tiernty Frederick Pigen Peeeieyne Waltey Dennigton Burton Coughlan Florida Howard Wilson James J. Ledgard L. D Wilson Order de Molay Masonic Knights of Columbus Hotel Bancroft Wie Osha Sone Tkbooth Manchester New Hampshire Doyle Andre Horace Walut Street Hong Maynard Costello Ade Jina. Walsh John Gilleney Ida Brooks Roo Wolfe E. Reid Gladys Taylor Helen Scserzen Sophie. Anderson Mit Gher. Bingo A. Wiolfe West EX Johnson Annie Scully Andom Perkins Ts Cone Maynard Lodge Bip-O Hicks Hall Anad Bitte Arthur Biane Harold Peterson Douglas Ageants Raumap Laurila Tilton N. H Joseph Arcisz Anthony Arcisz Railroad Street Arcisz New Hampshire Institution B. Cluky Thursiday Julia Nee River Street Helen Connors Lillian Holmes Phyllis Savikesko Mariguerite Doris Prescott Elizabeth Binks Lilliam Holmes Ivy Doria Prescott

Rebekahs Military Whist Draws Notable Attendees

A Mizpah hosted military whist last night at the Odd Fellows hall with strong attendance. Prizes were awarded to Edith Levitta Dorothy Morris Hagel ley Gertrude Prescott Edith Chandler Marion Butterworth and others. Another military whist is planned for March 4.

Rebakahs Mizpah Rebekah Lodge Odd .Fellows Priges Howard Prescott Edith Levitta Dorothy Morris Hagelley Gertrude Edith Chandler Marion Butterworth Costello Mra Campell Baker Nea Burswood C. ‘Warren J. Lon John Adamis Alvi Stone Swarty J. von Paul A. Whitney Heid Ion

Union Congregational Church Notes and Events

Pastor A Vance reports gifts to paint the parsonage in memory of Georgiana Bowe. Maynard area churches plan Easter events with Rev Ralph Rouge presenting an illustrated moving picture on Camp Life. Young People host events including a Washington’s Birthday party and a Sunday program February 23.

Ae Mathew A. Vance Union Congregational Petit William Litchfield Ee Road Georgiana Bowe Eekie Stow Boxboro Maynard Vance Young People’s Society Washington Ralph Rouge Idetare The

Climbing to the Spirit's Home by Glazier Priest at Veterans Building

The Alaskan adventure talk by Father Hubbard, famed Glazier Priest, is set for March 7 at 8 pm in the Veterans Building under Catholic and Knights of Columbus auspices. The lecture features Nicholas Surplice on sound pictures and notes Santa Clara Weatherologist and Alaska explora­tion context. Tickets are sold by society members.

Father Hubbard

Surprise party honors Coach Maynard Bradley

A surprise party was held in the auditorium for Ruth Bradley, coach of the Maynard field hockey team. The girls, undefeated over two years, presented a token of appreciation as they enjoyed dancing, games, and refreshments. Miss Thompson and Miss Gentrude Tobin led the committee. Miss Ruth Wilson served as matron of the social.

Maynard Ruth Bradley Jeanette Thompson Mangsek Misa Tielesa Feothal Gentrude Tobin Ruth. Wilson

Water Divining Rod Questioned By Bureau Of Mines

The Bureau of Mines reports divining rods likely fail as a paranormal power and may rely on physiological cues or observer skill. Even when tests show some success, randomness or the observer's acuity explains results rather than supernatural ability.

Bureau of Mines

Harvest Celebrations in Hungary Vista of Village Festivals

In Hungary the harvest season is celebrated with village festivals and processions where peasants march carrying rakes scythes and sickles decorated with ribbons and flowers Two men bear a harvest crown on a pole made of grain and adorned with pink blue paper flowers and ribbons Grace Humphrey notes in Hungary Land of Contrasts The afternoon features singing dancing gypsy music and a grand supper of goulash potatoes paprika onions and wine.

Hungary Grace Humphrey

Eponymous Heroes and Place Names Mentioned

The passage discusses eponymous figures who give their names to places or peoples. It cites Romulus and Rome and Tros and Troy as classic examples of legendary namesakes.

Hag Romulus Rome Tros Troy

Halt Timber Houses in the Sixteenth Century

Fragmentary notes indicate timber houses became popular in the late sixteenth century with references to halt timber usage and terms like hakistimber.

February Free Gift Draw At Local Pharmacies

Johnson Pharmacy and Rexall Drug Store offer a weekly February drawing. Prize package includes 32 pieces of china 16 pieces of glass ware and 26 pieces of silverware. The drawing is open to anyone over fifteen years old with a valid entry.

Johnson Pharmacy Rexall Drug Store Martha Washington China Stere

Charles Riesners boxing career and shift to entertainment

Charles Riesner, who directed Paramounts Murder Goes to College, boxed in his youth winning 2 prize gates and 37 straight battles. He lost the 38th to Jack Doyle in Minneapolis, then quit boxing to pursue musical comedy.

Charles Riesner Paramount Gates Jack.Doyle Minspolis Minn

Paramount crew sunbathes on ice for Paris film in Idaho

Members of the Paramount location crew filming Claudette Colbert’s new picture Met Him in Paris at Sun Valley Lodge near Ketchum Idaho take sunbaths while lying on cakes of ice as one of their pastimes.

Paramount Claudette Colbert Paris Sun Valley Lodge Ketchum Idaho

Mack Gray Guard Actor Says Film Career Won’t Interfere

Mack Gray, a bodyguard and secretary for George Raft, says his acting appearances have not affected his primary work for Raft. He notes ten film credits including Paramount’s Interne’s Can’t Take Money and states his film career will not interfere with his duties.

Mack Gray George Reikin Paramount Raft

Actor Wilcoxon Buys Third Ranch Near Hollywood

Henry Wilcoxon, stars in Paramounts Souls at Sea, recently purchased his third ranch in the San Fernando Valley near Hollywood and presented it to his wife Sheila Barretts. The ranch property now totals 666 acres.

Henry Wilcoxon Paramount At, Sea San Fernando Valley Hollywoods Sheila Barrets

Fred MacMurray Tops Hailywood's Busy Stars

Fred MacMurray, opposite Claudette Colbert in Maid of Salem at Paramount, is one of Hailywood’s busiest stars and also the tallest at six feet three inches.

Fred MacMurray Claudette Colbert Paramount Hailywood

Plainsman Gary Coper and Slim Talbot ride into Hollywood

Gary Coper known for The Plainsman once rode ponies and punched cows in Montana with Slim Talbot before moving to Hollywood.

Gary Coper

Roscoe Karns Delays in Makeup on Clarence Set

Roscoe Karns, star of Paramount's Clarence, takes a moment backstage to adjust his makeup and wait before filming. The scene captures a casual, behind the scenes moment as Karns prepares for his featured role.

Roscoe Karns Paramount Clarence

Irene Dunne Sings Kern Music in High Wide and Handsome

Irene Dunne performs Jerome Kern songs in Paramount’s High Wide and Handsome following her memorable Roberta show. The lightweight musical showcases Dunne’s vocal range and charm with classic Kern tunes.

Irene Dunne Jerome.Kern Paramount Roberta

Reverend John Cummings Leads Great Outdoor Movement Tribute

Pastor John Cummings spoke at the annual Fe Sey Sen Fact event praising the outdoor movement’s roots in the United States. He credited Baden-Powell and Daniel Beard for founding the disciplined inquiry that linked indoor and outdoor activities under a charter program.

Baden-Powell Sool Grou Mry Cummings Daniel Beard America

Fragmented Native Story Traces Palole Worms at Sea

A damaged excerpt reports native people encountering Palole worms at sea with scattered phrases about bodies and a swarm. The readable bits reference marine life and coastal areas, but the text is incomplete and unclear.

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