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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
7
The regular meeting of the town board will be held Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 at the Town House. Applications for licenses or permits should be presented at that time to Secretary Roy D. Marsden. Donald A. Lent is chairman and Patrick A. McGrath is clerk.
A petition has been filed in Middlesex probate court in Cambridge to admit a document as the last will of S Louisa Crocker of Acton. Alfred B McCleary of Maynard asks to be named executor without a surety bond. objections due by January 24, 1938, with the return date set.
Middlesex Institution for Savings forecloses on Lillian M. Clark’s mortgage dated 1931. The property at Walcott Street, Maynard, described by lot lines and plans, will be sold at public auction at 3 pm on January 21, 1938, subject to unpaid taxes and liens. A $100 cash deposit is required. balance due within 15 days.
Women of the Unitarian Chu gather in church parlors for a luncheon in honor of Mrs Roydon C Leonard who spoke on Unitarian missions. Leonard formerly served at the church and drew many former members and acquaintances from North Boston and Bedford.
Finnish ministers and church leaders met Tuesday at the church in Maynard with Rev Andrew Groop and Rev William Suominen among attendees. The Magi Congregational Conference and Missionary Society officials joined to discuss church work. Dinner was served by Mrs Kansanoja and others, with a public meeting led by Rev Groop and Rev Suominen. Deaconesses plan a meeting next Monday at Mrs Katvala’s home.
Maynard reports the Gagne Ice company cutting 12 inch ice to fill its icehouses on the Assabet River. A crew of fifteen men is at work.
Acton Garden Club met at the Acton Woman’s Club house Thursday afternoon with Ernest H. Washburn presiding. The program featured “Care of a day Plants” and a talk by Mrs. Horace Tokd on Christmas Caciug, noting a 26 year old bloom. Members were invited to attend Middlesex County Extension Service’s February meeting and bring friends. Hostesses included Mrs. Edward Pendergast, Mrs. Joseph Lizotte and Mrs. Frank May.
Judith Maynard 33 of Wor cester died Friday at her home. Funeral arrangements through Bamford of Maynard, daughter of Mrs and Mrs John Bamford of Maynard.
At the weekly whist party held Monday afternoon at United Co op building A GHy awarded prizes to Margaret Kel te y Mra Fitzpatrick Ethel Thane Josephine Sheridan Mrs E Burwood Clarabelle Warren Elizabeth White Mrs Seder Eleanor Quinn Idana Fiva Merrill Elizabeth Pioggrt Alice Murphy Mary ir Annie Scully Ida Giance Juli Coughlin and a special to Alice Smith.
Bovposits 542,036.62 cue and other club deposits basea4. Guaranty fund 28,689.26. Profit and loss 13,483.39. Interest, rents, etc.. current expenses and taxes 3,074.67.
An aviator text reflects on training hardships, forced landings, and systemic discipline, urging resilience and rising again. It cites Mary Baker Eddy on rising in Spirit, defending selfhood, and serving God with joy, discipline, and perseverance as universal law. The article blends scripture analysis with moral exhortation.
St Casimir's high school's basketball quintet will start the season against Lyman on their home court in Westboro Friday. The team, with players like Maskiewicz Piecewicz Novik Hajduk Wasnik, has built a strong record in four years despite limited home facilities. They also plan to face the Donahue Club of Natick next Monday and seek away games to balance the schedule.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex a probate court cites all interested parties in the estate of Everett Burgess Dickey of Concord for probate of a purported last will. Arthur J. Duggan of Concord to be executor without bond. Written appearance required in Cambridge before ten o clock on January thirty first 1938. Judge John C. Leggat of Cambridge signs the citation.
The Maynard hockey club opened their season with a 3 0 win over Hudson before a large crowd. Aho and Ollila scored in the second period, Jokisaari added a third in the third, as Hudson pressed with five men late. Goals credited to Aho Ollila Jokisaari with penalties to Naz Cotter Bartlett Sulkeda. Referees Melding and Duty. Three 20 minute periods.
In Concord County the probate court considers a will claim for Joseph Baggio. Mrs Mandriok of Concord petitions Louise Tillerson of Wichita Falls Texas to be executrix without bond. Objections must be filed in Cambridge by 10 a.m. on February 2 1938 the return day of the estate.
Instructional note explains stiffening the top of draperies with canvas before forming plaits. It covers cutting heading canvas, calculating plait widths, spacing equal to fabric take-up, and sewing plaits from the top through stiffening. The passage also advertises a new book on upholstery and home crafts with ordering details.
An OCR fragment describes Charles VIII of France launching into Italy in 1494 with 140 cannon and early hand guns. It notes the use of a wick match to ignite charges and the firing from the muzzle, amid rain causing misfires. The account mentions Rome entering and the broader aim toward Constantinople, ended by Charles III’s death three years after his famous campaign.
A report notes a shift in vehicle access as prices and sales influence ownership. Analysts observe a trend toward more affordable cars and broader radio related use, signaling changes in mobility and consumer behavior nationwide.
The article suggests easy to remove furniture coverings for laundering and recommends lightening potting soil with solid additives for houseplants. It advises making a flour paste with soapy wash to lift dirt from walls and warns to watch ovens and roasts while cooking so not to forget the time.
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