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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1939
Page
2
The Silberberg sisters and their family background anchor a musical program highlighting a young duo. They recently earned scholarships and performed in venues from pubs to a notable festival, drawing praise for their early talent and training.
Maynard High School completes a successful season with a victory banquet at the hall tonight. Twenty six lettermen plus coaches Mike Vodoklyd and Reggie Sawyer, superintendent James P. King, and more than 200 guests will attend, hosted by Maynard Lodge and led by Edward Ledward the army chef who fed veterans in France. The team won the Midland League championship and tied for the Middlesex League crown, finishing undefeated with only a single scoreless tie against Lexington. The event honors players and promotes school spirit, with speakers including former umpire BIN Summers and Swede Nelson, and toastmaster P.O. Ellis.
A social event at a local club featured refreshments served by Mia Whitney and assistance from club members. The write up notes casual entertainment and attendee participation.
Mrs. William Foss announces the marriage of Marianne Dee to Richard Dee of Banaterday on December 31. Both attended Concord High School. Mrs Dee is a See of Symniee Arlington.
Nashe and Odd Overgaard praise the reception at the Ski Hut run by Andy Locke in the Dovre building behind the West Concord Post Office. Rocke handles sales of ski accessories and offers advice on selection and technique while Nashe tours New York to restock skis and winter gear for the Dovre Ski Binding Company.
Maynard The officers of fox pare Lodge Knights of Py will be inducted into omee ata pupil Installation to be held tos wht in Masohio hall William Clark deputy grand chancellor and uke of Arcadia Lodge of Somerville will be in charge of ceremonies Norman Fox will be installed for commander Harry F Bumpus vice chancellor Rev Andrew J Torsleff prelate Frank A master of work William V Cameron keeper of records and deal for his 91st term Charles J master of finance 4th term Everett H master of exchequer Nelson con mas rat wm Ernest W Larnon guide guard The guests will in periite 4 fee a era and a large delegation is expected from Pythiur Prominent Pythians invited as of honor include Will Currier W Dddy past grand chancellor KF Beamon past grand chancellor and Wallace A wna grand outer guard John P Magee district deputy chancellor Visiting grand lodge officers will address the meeting motion pictures of the Pythian Kiddie Ramp will be shown Art Saint Pop Stellman and the Jance Ann Walla and Alice Brown N tap darice ard A buffet lunch will be served by committee which include Thom Box in V iret Shearer and Prnént ui
Maynard resident May Grigas dies Friday at 6 Grant Street at 66 years. Born in Lithuania he lived here 35 years. Survived by sister and two brothers Peter of Maynard William of Newton Upper Falls. Funeral Monday at St Bridget's Church 9 am requiem mass, parish cemetery burial.
Maynard residents gathered at Hillside Street Saturday to honor Jane Coulter, aged 94, said to be the town’s oldest resident. Relatives and friends visited her daughter Mrs Madeline Axford’s home, presenting flowers and messages of congratulations throughout the afternoon and evening.
A brief local notice announces the arrival of the first newcomer in Maynard aboard street arrival chores. Mr Joseph is identified as the attending father and athlete in the event, with details read as a partial register.
Mrs Mary BR Miller died Sunday after a long illness at her daughter’s home in Gleasondale. Born in Maynard she leaves two daughters, Mrs Hoffman and Mrs William Morr, a son Ralph Miller, and several grandchildren. Funeral mass at St Bridget’s was held this morning with burial in the family lot.
The Junior Class of the high school will host a Winter Social in the school auditorium Friday evening. Worcester Swingeters will provide music. Decorations are by Miss Helen Arcisewaki. A football referee award will be announced. Committee members include class president Kole and secretary Roger Iregaurer.
The Acton Garden Club held its first meeting of the new year with members gathering on a Thursday afternoon. The program featured a reading and remarks by the president and the session focused on plans for the 1999 schedule, including potential presentations in February.
L H Maynard, 72, longtime town official and member of the Charles A Welch Lodge AF AM, died Saturday at 110 Summer Street, where he had stayed after his home was damaged by fire ten days earlier. Services were held at the neighbor’s house with lodge members in attendance.
Maynard resident Albert Larkin announces candidacy for town assessor after serving as assessor from 1919 to 1924. He faces the current board including George Stockwell Charles Keane and Eva Moynihan while local taxpayers weigh poll tax implications and评 Reginald Jones Michael McNamara Vincent and Albert Larkin are named among involved figures.
A fragmentary note identifies a person as the son of Walter M. Smith, a family reference within the clipped text. The passage lacks full context or verifiable details about the individuals or events involved.
Maynard Grange installed its officers in a ceremony at Grange hall Thursday night led by Harvey G Turner Worthy Overseer of the Massachusetts State Grange assisted by his suite. Hazel Robinson was installed as master Raymond Jones as overseer and Adelaide Sims as lecturer with a full slate of officers named. A short musical gram featured James B Farrell and Eric Farnell with a duet and trio. Next meeting January 26 will be Surprise Night with a special program and a collation to follow.
A youth choir at the church is organized for young people and directed by Mrs Darthea Judth, with the junior center and youth group involved. The notice mentions a gathering at the home on Great Pitas eve evening and references A. Goodman and the church youth director.
Bedford townsfolk will meet Friday evening at the School Auditorium to hear about the Bedford-Greater Roaton Community Fund. The session will highlight 600 days of ward care and 525 out-patient treatments provided last year, with hospital costs of $1819 and a pledged local contribution of $1720. The January 23 campaign plans to mobilize 88 volunteer leaders for canvassing the town.
The Bedford Club Inc. voted to accept four parcels of land next to their property on Loomis Street. The executora suggested the land might hold value for the old neighborhood, hinting at future potential.
Mayor William E. Kane of Woburn spoke to about two hundred residents after only four of 131 teachers responded to his invitation to a meeting in the city council chamber. The dispute over reopening the public schools has drawn the mayor and the school committee into a sharper public confrontation. Babe Ruth hospitalized in Paris for observation after heart attack. Governor Saltonstall fills two seats on the State Racing Commission by appointing Harold W. Pierce and Harold R. Allen to replace resignations of Thomas Foley and George G. Moyse.
A confidential police report reveals fear of a Nazi army mutiny within the Third Reich’s defense circle. The document indicates steps to suppress any uprising and protect regime stability.
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