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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1931
Page
2
A fragmented Maynard area notice references a visit with individuals connected to local groups. It mentions the Legion Auxiliary and Holy Name Societies and a scheduled afternoon service. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate social and religious gathering activity.
Local notes report New Year activities, home gatherings, and club meetings across Maynard. Items include whist parties at Mrs James Sheri street, Joyce Kilmer Circle plans, and a Boston forum guest speaker Rev David Fitzgerald. Also mentioned are staff changes at Bancroft street school and visits by former teachers and relatives over the holidays.
The Maynard Grange will meet at Grange Mall tomorrow night for a New Year party. The Grange Circle held its first meeting yesterday afternoon with Mrs P. B. Murphy as hostess at her Brookes residence. New officers will be installed at the meeting on January 22.
The report by Miss Mary Ward for December lists 165 total calls including hospital, free nursing, John Hancock Ins, and Metropolitan Ins visits. A well baby conference weighed and measured 22 babies in the nurse's room.
We express sincere thanks to all who were kind during our recent dance event. Your support and generosity are deeply appreciated by Christopher Theodolfe and family.
The article notes movie houses often favor grim themes yet audiences enjoyed the Princess and the Plumber starring Charles Farrell and Maureen O Sullivan at Veterans Hall New Year. Concord Public schools reopened after Christmas break.
The newly organized town basketball league begins this week with All Stars meeting Boys Club on the Waltham court and Hesen club facing Steamrollers at Pastime hall. Five clubs entered and a close race is expected as a schedule is arranged.
Maynard promotes local spending to support homes churches and schools. Ads highlight The Maynard Institution for Savings and local merchants like George J. Plagg and Crewe Middle Year, urging residents to invest in town prosperity.
A Brownsville Times item quotes a local businessman blaming slow collections on a maze of Federal and state taxes plus myriad by laws and fees. He laments being squeezed by taxes from capital to school levies while claiming government rules hinder his ability to operate.
An upcoming Sport Night is planned for Wednesday in Congo K of C hall with invited leaders Swede Nelson ex Harvard coach, Frank Mart tex coach at Marquette, Joe McKengey Boston College coach, Ralph Gilroy radio announcer. Committee includes John Hannon John Gibbons William Smith and Charles Irwin. Maynard Council will oversee seven whist parties at the club room tonight. Prizes will be awarded for some valuable entries.
Strictly fresh for sale in Maynard from Foster Whitney at 111 Concord Street. Contact Tel 112 4 ady.
Gardner High School’s wildcats beat Maynard High School 24 13 in a fast paced women’s basketball game in chair city. Stella Bank led Gardner with ten points while Belair added seven as Maynard’s Catherine Coughlan and Alice Kuewler each scored five. Captain Sherksnis and Eilie Lawson stood out for Maynard though fouls limited their play.
Local gym scenes in Gardner spark chatter about basketball prowess and rough play. Mentions of Bonk Stella type, Ellie Lawson, Maynard rivals, and Reginald Sawyer as organizer. notes on Marlboro, Tufts, Dartmouth ties and a playful mix of sports anecdotes.
The Maynard High School senior class rehearses The Gypsy Trail titled play. Cast includes Sirkka Catherine Hay Frye Walter Wainio Philip Denis Margaret Lawton Leo McNamare Alphonse Paul. Performance set for Friday February 13 at Waltham St.
Fragmentary notes indicate Miss Alten enrolls as a student at General Hospital and Miss Tobin prepares to train at Stabe Hospital. A gold piece was presented in relation to the event.
The Maynard and Acton Oil Co outlines its role as a leading fuel and oil wholesaler in the region. It highlights tank wagon delivery, emphasis on quality products, fair prices, and expert guidance from A. W. Bursaw on choosing the right oils for vehicles and engines.
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