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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1941

Page

8

Died Suddenly at Work Poikonen Funeral Held in Maynard

Magnara Everett Poikonen aged 56 died suddenly of heart trouble while working as a weaver at Assabet mill Thursday afternoon. A Finland native and 38 year Maynard resident, he leaves wife Lydia and three sons Waino Uho and Uuno. Funeral Sunday at home at two. Burial in Glenwood cemetery.

Magnara Everett Poikonen Powdermill Road Assabet Finland Maynard Lydia Waino Uho Uuno Sudbury Poikonen

Acton Legion Whist Winners and Next Session

The Edwards-Quimby Post American Legion of Acton held a whist event at the D A R hall with winners listed including Ben King Annie Scully L J McCaffrey R H McIntosh J Woodworth Mae Davis Laura Jones Mabel Sylvia James Farrar Mrs John Reed Mrs Jennie Driscoll Lillian Curley and Mrs B Gower. Prizes included door prizes and first prizes with a March 20 session planned at the G A R hall in West Acton.

Acton Edwards-Quimby Post American Legion D/A. R. hall Ben King West Acton Annie Scully Maynard L. J. McCaffrey R. H. McIntosh J. Woodworth West Concord Harry, Prescott and J. Farrar South Acton G. Rifford Dorothy Davis Driscoll L. Mierya F. R. MacKinnon East Acton Arthur Hall Hiram Johnson Medford Leo McCarthy North Acton Mae Davis Laura Jones Mabel Sylvia James Farrar John Reed Jennie Driscoll Lillian Curley

Concord Sunday Services and Testimonial Meeting Schedule

Concord holds Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday school. A testimonial meeting occurs each Wednesday at 7 45 pm. The Reading Room is in the church edifice hours 2 to 5 pm weekdays except holidays. Mother Church Boston and Christian Science branches present a Lesson Sermon on March 2 on Christ Jesus with Bible selections from John 10 24 25 30 and a Science and Health passage on spiritual identity and unity with God.

Concord Christian Science c Scientist Boston Mass Christ David Teslus Jesus Mary Baker Eddy God Abraham

Worth the Try For All May Have If They Dare

Quotation notes that worth arises from taking risks. The author suggests a glorious life or grave hangs on daring choices, citing Herbert as the source.

Herbert

Red Cross Seeks Equipment for Acton Production Work

Red Cross workers in Acton seek sewing machines to meet a production quota. They may meet at the vestry of South Acton Universalist Church to sew, with Mrs Hazel Goose urging townspeople to donate machines for this effort. The quota is hoped to be filled by mid May or June if cooperation continues.

Acton Red Cross South Acton

Sudbury Woman's Club Presents The Old Ordway He gmie

Sudbury Woman's Club lineup announces an all women's comedy show The Old Ordway He gmie on Friday evening April 25 Mrs William Tufts and Mrs Leslie H Barrett lead the committee with Mrs Robert Hail Mrs William W MacCullock Mrs Clifton F Giles Mrs Edmund H Sears Jr Mrs Arthur McDonald Mrs Charles H Way Miss Helen Tilden formerly of Cannes France will coach the players.

Sudbury Woman's Club Ordway William Tufts Leslie H. Barrett Robert Hail William 'W MacCullock Clifton F Giles Edmund H Sears, Jr Arthur’McDonald Charles H Way Helen Tilden Cannes France Will Geach

Sudbury Socials and Local Events Highlight Week

David Buxton shows signs of recovery from illness at Camp Edwards hospital. Friday club hosted by Mrs George T Raymond on Raymond Road. Mr and Mrs Richard Cromwell of Lexington visited Miss Gertrude McFallar an on Maynard Road during the holiday. Philgas officials hosted dealers in Town Hall with product line display and refreshments. Memorial Congregational Church to stage The Rev Mr Brice Bachelor next Saturday after 6 30 bean supper. Ladies Society of Sudbury Center hosted by Mrs Harry Skinner at Silver Tea.

David Buxton Camp Edwards George T Raymond Raymond Road South Sudbury Richard Cromwell Lexington Gertrude Mcfalleran Maynard Rocd Philgas Arthur Beamish

Kalevala Day Observed By Kaleva Knights and Junior Members

A Kalevala Day program by the Knights and Ladies of Kaleva and juniors was held at Temperance Hall on Sunday evening. Finnish Consul Kaarlo Kussaino of New York spoke, with Mrs Kussamo chairing the relief committee talk. A supper and musical program preceded the speaking, proceeds aiding Finnish War Orphans via the Relief Committee.

Maynard Knights and Ladies of Kaleva Temperance Hall Kaarlo Kussaino New York City

Maynard Maynard: Athletes Use Education To Forge Futures

In Maynard, several youths blend sport with study to build careers. Danny O Leary, Tufts student and second shift worker, leads as a standout, while Georgie Kard and others pursue education beyond a mere athletic path, balancing work at mills with classes and sports ambitions.

Fiie Youn Maynard Danny O’leary Dan Johnny Brown University Tufts College Allege Danny Georgie Kard Mills Georgia

Maynard High School Social Funds Senior Lettermen Sweater Fund

A Maynard high school social and dance was held in the George Washington auditorium on Friday night. Sponsored by the Maynard High School Athletic Association, proceeds benefit the Senior Lettermen sweater fund. Will Tolman and his popular orchestra provided the music with added features during the frolic.

Maynard Maynams High School Athletic Association George Washington Auditorium Will Tolman

Maynard Grange Hosts Neighbors Night With Entertainment

Maynard Grange members presented a program at Acton Grange Neighbors Night featuring a vocal duet by Mrs. Adelaide Sims and Eric Farnell and the play Echo Answers cast Veronica Creighton Myrna Palmer Irma Aldrich Lillian Holmes Hazel Bumpus Ann Duclos Hazel Robinson. A Home and Community patrol program Roll Call and wheelbarrow parade are planned for the February meeting with Mary A Whee of Northboro guest speaking on Home and Community service. Rehearsals for the Maynard gnat Musicale begin Monday for the March event.

Maynard Grange Acton Grange Adelaide Sims Eric Farnell Echo Answers Veronica Creighton Myrna Palmer Irma Aldrich Lillian Holmes Hazel Bumpus Ann Duclos Hazel Robinson Mary A. Whee Northboro State Grange Committee On Home and Community Service Maynard Gnats

Safe Port Advice Quotation by Schiller

The fragment presents a quote attributed to Schiller suggesting that it is safe to give advice from a safeguarded position. It emphasizes caution in offering guidance when not living through the risk.

Schiller

Residential district rental with modern conveniences

A rental listing notes hardwood floors and a two car garage in a fine residential district. The property emphasizes modern conveniences and very reasonable rent.

Maynard Man Writes From Tacoma to Maynard

A letter from Robert Lester of Maynard, detailing his brother Sergeant Jack W Lester of the 73rd Bomber Squadron stationed at McChord Field Tacoma Washington. The note recounts Army service in China, the Philippines and the Panama Canal Zone, life at Riverside California and Long Beach camping, public praise for Lindbergh, and plans to move to Alaska with period wartime postings.

Robert Lester Arthur Street Maynard Jack W Lester 73Rd McChord Field Tacoma Washington Jack Maynamd China Philippines Panama Canal Zone Panama Riverside Calif Los Angeles March Field Long Beach Narrows Powers That Alaska Hlemdor Field Anchorage

Woman's Club appoints secretary and hosts supper

The Executive Committee of the Woman's Club named Mrs Granville Haley secretary to fill the vacancy from Mrs Guy Welk ton's resignation. A large audience attended the Hostess Supper by the Methodist Church Women with hostesses including Mrs William E Davison, Mrs William Forbes, Mrs Harry Skinner, Mrs Garfield Jenkins, Mrs Johnson, Mrs James McDonald, Mrs Murray Stearns, Miss Shirley De Lancey, Mrs James MacDonald, and Mrs Kenneth McMurtry.

Woman's Club Granville Haley Guy Welkton Women’s Society of the Methodist Church Qwére William E Davison William Forbes Harry Skinner Garfield Jenkins Johnson James McDonald Murray Stearns Shirley de Lancey James MacDonald Kenneth McMurtry

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