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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1941
Page
2
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A steel industry official warned at a Bakers Association meeting that without a rapid increase in production Britain must match England and Germany in capacity. He urged mobilizing engineers from colleges to support a 250 short, intensive courses to fill defense job shortages and support war programs.
A flu like wave caused 163 pupils to miss school after a medical screening by Dr Edward J Mahenty. Several teachers were absent, and substitutes Ms Caroline Sterhent and Miss Marsden assisted during the day while Albert Lierer oversaw high school classes.
A 1940 building report by inspector M. James Coleman shows total spending of $66,508, a jump from $29,069 the prior year, driven mainly by factory additions at Hindson Worsted Co and Lapointe Machine Tooling. Notable expansions include the Hindson Worsted plant and Justo’s Cafe. Fifty two permits issued modeled a mix of dwellings, storage sheds, and factory work totaling $66,508.
Patrick McQuinn of 31 Forest Javenue died after collapsing from a heart attack while making a purchase at the Molloy store on Main and Manning streets. Dr Perry H Jacobs attended but could not save him. Marlboro medical examiner William D Dhe ruled death due to heart attack. He was the son of the late Puttick and Mary Sullivan McQuinn and survived by a sister Margaret. Funeral arrangements are pending with McNutt and McHugh funeral directors.
Special to This Manor reports a Buffalo style exhibit in New York featuring 269 entries, one of the largest counts for the annual event. Spaniel ranchers gathered nationwide with notable growth in English finger spaniels over last year.
Bedford PTA to hold regular meeting Thursday night at the junior high. It is Father’s Night with community fund movies and a Boston speaker. Mrs. Boynton will be pianist. refreshments by Mrs. William Clins and Mrs. Walter Swanson lead committees.
Local reports note Maynard and surrounding towns face a stagnant mid season with hockey and basketball teams in limbo. Coaches and players from Concord Marlboro and Fitchburg Arena areas show interest from scouts but institutions struggle to organize schedules and leadership. Rex Sawyer plans intra mural events while unions push for community cooperation to revive winter sports.
The Ace of Clubs bowling team earned top prize at Pastime Alleys with a night of competition. John Bennett led the squad while Pat Kelley stood out in another string, as details from the informal event emerge.
Sudbury Towr hosts a Sunday gathering on January 12 at 4 o clock where Tilten and others will recount experiences from 2940. Mrs Huchel presides at the St. Riviews school with assistance from Mrs Chater Vine and a group of local women sponsors.
Sudbury Woman's Club meets in the town hall on Wednesday afternoon with Walter B Robinson of Natick delivering the main talk on big travels. Mrs Webster Cutting acts as hostess and Mrs Walker serves tea while guests Mrs Kan Huckel and Miss Helen Tiklen, recent arrivals from France, stay at the Sudbury Tea House.
Residents looked from windows Saturday to a snow covered scene described as surpassing beauty. Superintendent Gordon Hunter and his weather crew kept main roads clear for travel despite heavy accumulations.
Marlborough Woman's Club outlines guest night at Odd Fellows hall on January 15. Dinner will be served by Hotel Kendal of Framingham at 7 and a program led by Alta Lena Nicholson of Framingham with musical elements. Mrs Albert B. Sampson chairs overall arrangements with dinner reservations handled by Mrs Yehn A Kelleher.
Mr end: Mra Relon Bilis who will occupy the Buxton house on a HTM were in town on Sunday looking over the grounds.
The Maynard Grange announces its 1942 program starting January 9 with a short skit and community singing. January 23 features installation by Worthy State Overseer Harvey Turner. Through June and July the calendar lists meetings, costumes, educational talks, birthday parties, and a variety of events, with guests Marion Johnson and John L. Johnson invited in March and many residents named as participants.
Adelaide Taylor age 85 native of Acton passed away at home on Prospect Street South Acton after years of illness. Survived by two daughters Grace and Sophia Taylor a sister Lauretta Muttle of Chelsea and brother Arthur Tuttle of South Acton. Funeral at South Acton Congregational Church with Rev Harry B Roberts officiating and burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Ac Center.
Marion Novick daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ough Maynard agreed to wed Edward W. Tousser son of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Coughlin. Novick a Maynard graduate. Tousser a Concord High and Harvard College alum, varsity swimmer for three years, toured with team to Hamburg and Japan as guest of Keio University. No wedding date yet.
The V W Auxiliary weekly whist party awarded prizes to Margaret McCarthy, Mrs Hanson, Minnie Campbell, Mrs Graham, and others with bingo prizes to several players and a door prize to Mrs Fitzgerald. Dana Bewall visited relatives in Stoneham. Will Tolman’s orchestra will play at a farewell for H N G Concord members and at the Lexington Legion Auxiliary dance. Sugar Bowl highlights mention games from New Orleans and upcoming showings.
About 75 attendees at the Acton On Monthy PTA gathering in Blanchard auditorium heard School Committee members discuss needed expansion of the high school building to improve department space. Visuals illustrated the plan as Robert Staribmuck from the Special Committee spoke. Dr James O Wails of Nashoba Health spoke on health issues in Acton.
Rep Otis M Whitney of Concord has filed House legislation to have the state Department of Public Works dredge the Concord Assabet and Sudbury Rivers in Middlesex County to deepen their channels.
Central Massachusetts speed skaters face postponement of the Marlboro ice show due to sponsorship issues. The event, moved to February 9, aims to feature top New England skaters. Northboro high skaters have two games this week, traveling to Ashland and hosting Mil high in a local high school string of contests.
An Acton School Committee member, after eight years of service, states she does not plan to seek re-election this spring, noting a pleasant and interesting association but indicating she will not run again. Mrs Otis Reed of South?
Berlin Nichols of Reading State serves as deputy and was installed as officer in a recent ceremony. Local officials attended as Nichols assumed his duties.
The forecast calls for continued cold conditions today with more cloud cover developing as a warmer day approaches tomorrow. Subfreezing lows tonight give way to milder afternoon temperatures, though wind chill remains a factor.
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