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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1934
Page
5
An organizing drive seeks every adult in the community to buy a 50 cent ticket or pay up to the local 1.50 rate to aid the Warm Springs Infantile Paralysis Foundation. A large local committee lists many officials and volunteers coordinating ticket sales and publicity to fund research and patient care.
This week Maynard selects twenty from seventy applicants for the center class beginning sessions today. Eligible children are ages three to six and will be taught at the instructor location.
An extensive roster of individuals including Robert W. Fearing, Patrick Foley, Miss Margaret F. Kearney, Mrs. Manette P. Wilcox, Dr. Arthur J. Dacey, Miss Nora A. Jolne, Aldo Bonazzoli, James W. Robinson, Miss Annie M. Myrick, and many others is presented. The scanned names reflect a broad community listing with multiple titles and affiliations.
Fine response to the World War pictures prints of Major Claggett Wilson drawn from his wartime watercolors. The Marine Corps veteran’s portraits of scenes from France are shown daily 2 to 5 p m and 7 to 9 p m on Thursdays with invitations sent to veterans groups and the general public urged to attend.
Hudson Grange officers were installed at the G A R Memorial Home by Deputy L Roy Hawes of Subbury. New officers include Master Alfred F Ordway Overseer Gilbert Badger lecturer Mrs Gathrine Daigneault steward Henry J Daigneault assistant steward Russell StH chaplain Mrs Elalord Ordway treasurer Joseph J Badger secretary Harvey H Ordway gatekeeper Roland E Coolidge Ceres Mrs Melzena Ordway Pomona Mrs Ruth Badser Flora Miss Edith Ordway Lady assistant steward Mrs Doris Eager pianist Mrs Marian Coolidge executive committee Mrs Jemima Manson.
A Monday meeting added 20 names to the voter list and signaled many more to come before registration closes. Registrars plan sessions on Dec 23 from 7 to 3 30 pm and the final session Jan 31 from noon to 10 pm. Several residents, including August Saarela Joseph Hanna Ernest Loija John Courtney and William Eawards, filed nomination papers for town offices with others undecided.
A report notes that a preschool center operates at King Schools in Maynard. The item outlines the class offerings and the facility involved.
Hudeon lodge I O O F observes Wildey Night honoring founder of Odd Fellows with a pro game as entertainment by noted cartoonist at the Wildey hall.
More than sixty tables were in play at the monthly whist party in St. Bridget’s church hall. Door prize went to Miss Devilia O Toole. special prizes to Sylvester Sullivan Ruth Moynihan and others. Parish plans next month’s event under Council K of C supervision.
Maynard Post reports the weekly whist event at the VFW on Friday night with prizes awarded to John Hanson and Teresa Peri. Additional placements noted include EB Burwood and Amy.
The First Unitarian Society held its annual meeting in the church hall with a 6:30 supper and 7:30 business session. About 60 members attended. Officers elected include President Howard A. Mayo and Secretary Russell Holden, with committees named for three-year terms and other officers continuing with unexpired terms.
Acton submits an emergency educational program to the Department of Education and gains approval from the State Commissioner. The reading club will discuss current literature and standard classics, led by Mrs. Mildred Dusseault, and aims to benefit many residents without replacing regular public school activities.
Rev Arthur E Beckett announces time changes for Sunday school at 9 30 a m and the morning service at 10 30 a m Junior Endeavor at 10 30 a m Senior Endeavor at 5 45 p m with the evening service at 7 o clock in the church.
The Universalist Church announces acting pastor Garrice with Sunday school at 9 30 and morning service at 10 40. A return home in improved condition is hoped for. The L S C meeting at Mrs John F last home elected Mrs George W Sargent president and enjoyed a social hour.
Berlin Dr. M P Stanley reports 183 pupils examined in October with Miss White aiding. Seven children had tonsil and adenoid removal in 1933 and dental care conducted in November. Thirty one pupils were 16 percent or more underweight, stressing medical follow up for growing children.
Rep Frank Sheridan discussed with Capt William Duncanson the Fort Devens CWA project and urged Hudson and Arene men be employed. Duncanson said quotas are full for this project but another project has been sent to Washington for approval with expected funds. Once approved, Hudson and Maynard men will be added to quotas.
A farmers meeting will be held January 19 at 10:00 AM in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Lowell to discuss short farm loans under Production time loans similar to farm real estate loans by the Federal Land Bank. Organizers aim to form a representative group and a local association to facilitate credit for spring work.
The eighth annual Orthday banquet was held with a festive main event. Mrs Helen A. Tierney gave the welcome as grand regent of the local court. Special guests included Rev. M. J. Murphy.
Fragmentary items report a St Michael's Church meeting in the Chapel of Our Lady and a Pine Street banquet for a Commander Morel. Town notices name marriages to Woodbury and Kolenda, while VFW and lodge meetings shift night to Thursday. One obituary note records harness maker William McKelvy as a patient in Boston General Hospital.
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