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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1940
Page
5
The Camera Circle of Ard hosts its second annual exhibit inviting the public to view a collection of fine color photos from members. Entries and winners from the club's wards will be announced during the event.
After supper at 7 in the Vestry of the First Parish in Lexington, Dr Hugh Robin a medical missionary will address the Laymen's League on his work in China his topic titled Con in the Occupied Area of China and the missionary mission.
Eddie Shore lauds a Fitchburg and Maynard sextet clash as the finest amateur game seen in the area. The Maynard team led by Adolph Chy sus eyes a second round at the Boston Garden with Adolph Chy sus directing and a largely international roster including Finnish players. An empty arena except for a cheering section from Wochituate as the game drew one penalty against Maynard.
Roberts assisted at the Interstate oil and gas station over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Arthur R Howe of South Sudbury invited guests to dinner before the Washingtons Birthday dance.
George A Richardson reports an accident to Mrs William Driscoll of Acton resulting in painful injuries from a fall. Hilcott P Livermore of Central Street is steadily improving after illness. Mrs Virginia Donovan of Main Street recovers from grippe. Mrs Freq Vose of Main Street visits brother Charles Vose and family for several days.
Donald Bowry and David Buxton skied in the shines while town employees reported 15 to 16 hour daily shifts to shape the roads after the storms. Town Clerk Frank RF Gerry has recovered from an illness last week.
The Peoples Theatre Ushers beat the Boys Club 122 to 28 after trailing 15-10 in the first period. Tony Lubin sparked a second half surge while Labo wicz and Daley paced the defense, and Red Kavecky was ejected in the third period for disputing a referee decision.
Maynard Melody Club presents a gala amateur and professional show on Wednesday night in Parker street hall directed by Eddie Byrnes. Headliner Baby Rose Marie leads eight vaudeville acts with a grand prize of a three day trip to the World's Fair in New York. Contestants must register at 6 Walnut Street club rooms for this first in a series of local events.
The Maynard Dancing Trio of Harriet Moynihan Mary Pyszka and Helenaziukon entertained at a Wal tham Knights of Pythias program in Maynard last night. They will perform at a Minstrel Show in Stow town hall Friday night and have a schedule of nine more shows in Maynard and nearby towns. The trio, high school students, has won three silver trophies for dancing.
Maynard Seder son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Seder of Acton street announced this week his association with Anthor Sherman in general law practice. Offices in Boston and Maynard Masonic Building. He is a Maynard High School Harvard College and Harvard Law School graduate. Local friends wish him luck.
The Maynard Anchor and Ark Glee Club performed at the open house of Arlington’s four Masonic Lodges last Thursday afternoon. Under Frank T. Holland the twenty voices offered a balanced program that drew a large, appreciative crowd. The group schedules spring concerts in Concord Maynard and Stow with the federated glee clubs contest set for Melrose this year.
The Tigers beat the Maynard Dragons 39 to 20 in a preliminary game to extend their winning streak to seven. After a 13–13 first half, the Tigers pulled away with strong teamwork in the second half, led by standout performances from W. Tanvlonts and others as they coasted to victory.
In South Acton church notes Rev. Harry B. Roberts preached the third in a series on The Character of Jesus of Nazareth with His Originality to follow next Sunday. Sunday school met after worship. Universalist services opened with a 9:45 church school group session, and 10:45 morning worship led by Rev. Harry L. Thornton with special mixed choir music.
Maynard high school announces attendance and honor roll for the first half of the year. The list includes students across grades from freshmen to seniors such as Anna Allard, Josephine Baccari, Margaret Crowe, and many others.
Teddy Daniels hosted about 50 classmates at Concord High last Friday. Middlesex Chapel services resumed after a mid season break and guest preacher Rev Dr J Holgar Park of Wheaton College spoke. All Concord schools including Peter Bulkeley Hatsneanrigh resumed classes on Monday for the second semester after two extra days due to a severe blizzard two weeks earlier.
Joyd Howe and family return from Florida for the week with Patrolman and Mrs. Edward Lawton relocating to Old Marlboro. Dr and Mrs Warren Adams of Gardiner Maine visit Rockwell MacRae and family and move to 16 Belknap Street. Tadmuck club meeting at Westford Monday at 2 45 Miss Louise Campbell to speak on Lets Make Life Interesting. Rotary club marks 38th anniversary and enters tenth year under proxy leadership of Joseph Dee.
Mr and Mrs Hepbert Wills welcome a newly born daughter at Emerson Hospital. Mrs Ruth Pompking and her family, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Tompkins, are mentioned among local names. Mr and Mrs Berkeley Wheeler of Musketaquid road depart for Phoenix Arizona for an extended visit. Mr Wheeler flies, Mrs Wheeler travels by road.
At Monday night’s Concord Mothers’ Club meeting Cynthia Proctor of the Boston Traveler Bureau was the guest speaker. Her subject was Yankee Hospitality.
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