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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1939
Page
3
Syracuse safety advocates push a national sled safety plan after Mrs. Leslie Sankey begins a pledge club. Children promise not to ride in streets and forego sled use there in exchange for two daily park sledding hours. Each member risks forfeiting a sled to police if they violate the pledge.
Collier's associate editor W. B. Courtney reports in Asia that many Japanese families display small white boxes as soldier ashes. He says boxes may contain mixed remains from Chinese soldiers, a Mongolian horse pony, or dirt rather than a son’s remains.
Florida farmers and allied industries have planted vast numbers of pines over eight years. Estimates show farmers, forest companies, and other agencies contributing millions more while pulp mills and others add to annual totals. Slash pine seedlings, ready for sale, number seven million and are offered at two dollars per thousand for planting between December and January.
A new discovery reports giant spiders feeding on birds in Australia. John Clark, a museum entomologist, found the remains of a turkey showing spider-inflicted marks. The finding suggests a rare predator-prey interaction in a region already famous for wildlife.
Maynard report shows National Youth Administration work under Board of Health sponsorship yielded wages totaling 11 651 62 with local cost 1 228 61. Girls produced 728 garments plus novelties while boys did park work and hurricane service. Two youths trained at Holyoke trade school. many youths found private jobs since NYA arrival.
The Hudson hockey club holds another skating party tonight at Tripp's pond with music by Taylors Service and floodlights. Joseph Roushleau leads the rink's sports program and receives praise for aiding skaters and arranging facilities. A warm enclosure and skate area enhance the municipal rink, drawing large crowds. last night's Framingham game was postponed due to bad ice and will be rescheduled.
West Acton residents join forces with the local postmaster David R. Kingsley to host and fundraise at Thursday and Saturday dances. Proceeds from this week will aid the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis in its fight against the disease. Citizens urged to patronize the events to help raise large sums for the humanitarian effort.
Walter Cheglak announces candidacy for the Board of Selectmen. He says his name will appear on the ballot at the Republican Town Caucus and notes his service on the town Finance Committee and his Holy Cross education.
South Sudbury reports the death of Dr Clarence Hawthorne a renowned surgeon and obstetrician from Malden after five years of illness. He lived at 180 Summer Street Malden and was married to Rev George H. Clark’s oldest daughter. another daughter taught at Sudbury High School. Funeral was held Friday at 30 o'clock at his home with burial in Mt Pleasant Cemetery Sudbury.
The Anchor and Ark Glee Club launches a poster contest among local public school pupils for a February 16 high school auditorium concert. Prizes total 25 dollars with five 1 prizes and a 5 dollar top award. Supervisors Ann Pasakarnis and James P King oversee the event with Frank Holland directing the concert and Walter Smith Jr set as soloist.
Amedio Nardini 61 of Boston was found guilty in East Cambridge Superior Court of hit and run as driver of a Curley for Governor campaign car. He was fined 35 dollars for going away after causing damage and failing to keep to the right.
Maynard native Howare M. Weaving state president of the Pilgrim Fellowship told the Boston Congregational Club at the Chamber of Commerce building about Youth in the Churches. He was one of four Young People readers addressing the winter meeting.
The Sudbury Men's Club will hold its meeting and supper this evening in Lower Town hall with Herbert N. McGil as guest speaker.
The Maynard Bowling League held a turkey dinner at Elks Ball with 140 bowlers and guests. Postmaster Frank Sheridan presided as toastmaster with remarks by Avery Steele and others. a memorial moment honored Mrs. Mary Lawton. An evening of entertainment followed with Lennoh, Gauthier, Maillot, Odelle, Arlene, Flora, and Falarette performing.
The Maynard Cub hockey team opens at home against Bee Norton Co on the Alumni Meld rink weather permitting. Lennie Ollila leads the mix of veterans and new faces in a balanced squad hoping to impress local fans.
A Wednesday evening whist party hosted by A. L. in Grand Hall attracted a large crowd. Awards honored many players including James esséls,Soton,Mrs. S Mealey, Herbert Stam, Thelma Perkins, Michael Sullivan, RY Newell, Pegty Mire, H Stone, L J McCaffrey, William Jones, Norman Jahisaies and R Hayes. Wendell Burroughs of Boxboro won a prize.
Sudbury The Torch Players presented Holidey a Philip Barry society drama to acclaim in the Town Hall Friday night The balanced cast and spirited performance drew praise for the amateurs stage management and the Act 2 Playroom setting Carolyn Guptill coached the players Ace Wilms and orchestra provided music between acts
South Acton Reverend George Henry Wood, formerly pastor of the Universalist Church here, will be installed as pastor of the Everett Universalist Church at Broadway and Summer Street on Tuesday evening January 31. Rev Milburn previously held the post before retirement. Local residents plan to attend the ceremonies. Wood recently pastored in Mansfield, Ohio and returns to his home state. Mil Millen preaches on An Attair by Christ. Next Sunday Millen speaks on The Needs of the Church.
Bedford joins 15 000 volunteers across 46 eastern Massachusetts towns to oversubscribe the 4 645 090 goal of Greater Boston's 1939 Community Fund Campaign. Bedford's Louis Pfeifler invites early subscriptions for the luncheon at Boston City Club on Wednesday January 25. He says funds address crime delinquency and disease and help children youth families become independent citizens with every dollar supporting three choices of service.
Edison Pas entered Memorial Hospital for treatment as reported in Concord Dythe records.
Funeral services for Mrs Caroline Bradley Way 88 were conducted Sunday at Memorial Congregational Church South Sudbury Rev Leslie Barrett officiated. The funeral drew relatives and friends and tributes of affection were offered. Mrs Way resided in Sudbury for 30 years and is survived by three sons Archie A Way Charles H Way and Joseph P D Way a daughter in law and 14 grandchildren plus two great grandchildren. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery Melrose.
William Hadden, Massachusetts state director of the Federal Music project, told Hudson Rotary members last night the Works Progress Administration program has enriched community life with about 1300 musicians in 39 units. He defended the program as nonpolitical, explained auditions and background checks, and said the effort has created musical history and helped musicians regain self respect.
Fire Chief George T Priest reports Maynard's 1938 fire loss at $3821.50, the lowest in years, compared with $4991.48 in 1937. The insured value of affected buildings and contents was $11,175.00.
Sudbury Taxpayers Association members will hear George E. Perkissen director of organization for the Massachusetts Federation of Taxpayers Associations and Clayton G. Locke at a Thursday evening session in the Town Hall. The speakers will discuss tax questions in the state and offer food for thought.
Maynard-Gavin Taylor longtime deacon and moderator of Union Congregational Church received an inscribed fountain pen at the annual meeting in recognition of fifty years of church membership and service. Rev. Mathew A. Vance praised his unselfish Christian work while Mrs Taylor received a bouquet. A turkey supper preceded the meeting and officers for 1939 were elected, with Taylor presiding as moderator.
A community event hosted by the Republican Town Committee draws near capacity attendance. Plans include entertainment and a banquet with candidates and party members attending, inviting observers to celebrate and discuss next year’s race. Tickets are available through committee members listed.
Opening session of the Public Forum drew a large crowd in Town Hall. A Lerf discussion covered topics of general interest. An advisory committee is planned to select subjects. Mrs Helen Menning, recreation supervisor, leads the Forum with plans for next meeting.
A note records Mr and Mrs Thames visiting in New York City. The brief item places their trip on Front Street and notes their appearance in the city.
Fragmentary notice from a family announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs with brief, unclear details about the mother and child. The item reads as a terse, partial extract from a local notice column.
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