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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1939
Page
3
The report details a $31,0 deficit for 1992 and discusses tax collection and welfare costs. It notes proposals on aging aid eligibility, current expense funding, and potential borrowing, with officials urging awareness of the fiscal issue and nonrejection of existing statutes.
Morse, a native of Hudson, has been approved by Commander Morse for a new Navy element appointment. He has served since World War I from an orderly to a command role. Born in Hudson, he left a cook’s post and joined the service.
A fragment from a New Hampshire newspaper mentions a marble tale or anecdote. The readable portion focuses on a local item or small event with limited details and no clear names or dates.
A fragmented list of performers, including names such as Pattie, Francis Hannon, James Barrel, Tom Murphy, and Alice Donahue, with mentions of dances, specialties, and a variety show lineup.
The 42nd annual meeting of the United Co-operative Society of Maynard drew about two hundred members to Parker Street Hall. They reported total gross business of 400,?840.82 with a net gain of 17,208.15. Directors were elected including Leivo Urho Poikonen and Rudolph Baar. The group approved a 4 percent patronage rebate and discussed renovating facilities and consolidating wholesale sales to cut costs and ensure consistent quality under the Co-op label.
Lenten observances are noted with ashes distributed at St Bridget and St Casimir churches. Services include rosary, sermons, and Benediction, with Way of the Cross to follow and a mass for Pope Pius XI’s repose on Saturday morning at both churches.
The Edwards Quimby Post A. L. held a popular monthly whist party in G. A. R. Hall drawing a large crowd despite poor weather. Prizes went to Viola Thatcher Grace Rif Renere Mrs Wilmer shard Schwab Mrs erbee Mrs Daniel le Emma Dakin and others. Next event is March 15.
A lively event at South Aden Exchange Hall on Wednesday featured a popular dance night hosted by the local JOAGLIGAN club. Patrons from the area gathered for an evening of music, dancing, and quick socializing in a festive atmosphere.
The Anchor and Ark Glee Club gave a splendid concert last Wednesday with the Andover Male Choir directed by J Everett Collins and Walter M S Smith, son of the late cornetist. The event drew a capacity crowd and featured notable performances and dignitaries in a townwide musical celebration.
Town Clerk Horace F Tuttle announced that all candidates for the Town Election on March 6 must be certified by the Registrars of Voters by February 21 for name checking and filed with the Town Clerk after February Liard W Priest, defeated for nomination at the Citizens Cause by 11 votes, has declared intention to file papers. Names of candidates were not available at the time of the notice.
The Usherettes stage a late rally to hold off their opponent in the final half at Peoples Theatre, securing the win as the crowd cheered.
A local Acton Grange social at Boxboro Town Hall featured a grand dance with music and a treasure prize won by Wann Of South Acton Mina Morse received a wearable heart. February 102 event drew attendees from Acton Grange and Boxboro Grange despite poor roads with planned future dances in March and fall.
Wollairi's Woman's Club held a successful bridge and whist party at the Acton clubhouse on Wednesday night. Mrs. Fred Rimbach chaired the event, with prizes awarded to Inez Peterson, John La Tuliippe, and other winners. A food sale is planned for March 8, featuring an illustrated lecture by Lawrence B. Metoher on preserving ancient historical places.
Last Wednesday high winds tore off the roof of a large hen house at Henry Ganfield’s poultry plant on Old Marlboro Road. The structure had been nearly completed and was part of the facility damaged by last September’s hurricane.
A shaky OCR fragment describes Maynard William D Hoeper presiding at a veterans A F AM lodge meeting in Mananlo with De Droper nearby. It mentions a memorial service for someone named Walters and a talk by Lucius H. Maynard about local issues, with scattered garbled phrases.
A WPA committee outlines plans for Alumni Hall project to be finished this year as youth and public supporters visit a viewing. The financial report shows a balance of 844.44 while the district faces a 109 percent deficit and modest fund requests target school children’s needs and future amenities.
The On To Wasling ton play of the Sudbury Senior Class, a three act comedy entitled Blame It on Success, drew an amused crowd at Town Hall Friday night. Proceeds aim to support the Washington fund, with praise for the pupils and direction by Miss Sawyer. Cast included Gonnie Smith, Camille Ouillete, Lering Smith, Mary Bartlett, Helen Borden, Charles Goodnow, Allen Bowry, David Bently, William Griffin, Robert Hunt, and Nancy Fairbanks. Robert Delancey promoted the show, with Carlton Wims, Harold Tucker, Walter ar, Robert Hunt and Allan Wry handling properties and lighting.
Maynard town meeting will feature Carl A. Stockbridge chairman of the Assessors and Joshua Nevier chairman with Harold Morgen secretary of the Finance Committee. They will discuss the town’s financial condition and the warrant setup for the upcoming annual meeting.
A hearing on granting a liquor license for the Avalon Club at 68 Main Street Maynard was scheduled for February 20 at the State House. A protest petition with about 40 locals led by Congregational Church members preceded the application filed last December and eyed renewal for the Country Club.
Miss Alice J Parmen ter of Concord Road has fled nomination papers for trustee of the Public Library. Mrs Anne O Power, presently a trustee, is a candidate for re election.
Maynard Frank J K Sandernoti, president of the Massachusetts Town Clerks Association, testified in favor of repealing the statewide verification of voting act. A hearing was held Monday in the state house before the Election Laws committee. Supporters argued the act burdened elderly voters and small towns, with many organizations and towns recording support for repeal.
Misa Madeleine Gillespie of Main Street Metord directs the dances for the Portia Amateur Show scheduled for March 4 at Bates Hall Mu.a building Huntington Avenue Boston Massachusetts.
The Sudbury Post 101 American Legion held its regular meeting last Wednesday. New member Frank W. aimed to place the post within one state quota and delivered an informal talk on parliamentary procedure during the session.
The Bag-a-Day Poultry Club of Acton met at Russell Horton’s Main Street home with eight members. Officers elected include Raymond McAvenia as president and Russell Horton as vice president, with McAvenia serving as secretary, Vert Rimbach as treasurer, and Burton Wayne as auditor.
Fragmentary notice outlines two principal off town elections on March 6 and reference to a Duala event. Mentions Kenneth Campeo and a highway surveyor Wr. Gandan, with other unclear names and Brackett in the context.
A garbled OCR fragment references ballot items and reform proposals. It mentions voters, polling, and potential changes, but the text is incomplete and unclear about names, places, dates, or outcomes.
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