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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1937
Page
1
A long Atlantic Avenue column notes 1936 ended with a highway death toll up by about 450 from 1935, urging renewed safety efforts by the National Safety Council, local groups, and newspapers. It also humorously comments on American fashion, royal gossip, and C C C military ideas, with observations on actors seeking Broadway or Hollywood work.
The Maynard Dramatic club presented Sidney Howard's The Late Christopher Bean on Thursday and Friday in Parker Street Hall to full houses. Local talent impressed the audience with strong acting from John Murphy Kathryn Bariteau Murray MacKenzie William Ledgard and others under directors Mullin and Reynolds.
At the weekly whist and beano party of the V. F. W. Auxiliary on Friday evening prizes went to Mrs Reid and Mrs
Pastor Arthur M. Jeffries of the West Acton Baptist Church will end his eight year tenure at the end of February. He assumes the pastorate of the First Baptist Church at Manchester by the Sea starting March 1, after a prior four year stay in Milton New Hampshire. His West Acton years included advanced studies at Gordon College and notable church improvements including a dome replacement. His wife is active in parish life and he thanks her for support as he moves to a new community and continues civic involvement.
A surprise party honored Miss Mary M Farrell Sunday evening at her parents’ home at Front Street. She plans to enter the Over of St Joseph in Brentwood this week in New York. A purse and other gifts were presented to her. The Hill Billy band and pianist Miss Annie L White with son Baird provided music. Refreshments followed as guests bid her farewell.
Mrs Martha B Clayton widow of Bertie Clayton of River Street died at Beverly Hospital on Tuesday January 19 after two years of poor health. A South Acton resident for 12 years she leaves three sisters. Burial planned in Havert Cemetery.
Five contests produced notable results as Robert Marsden defeated Howard L. King 106 to 102 for school committee while Robert Hatch defeated Alfred Tiltye for water commerce. Wright Nealena cruised?, Freeman beat ONeil 121 to 52 for Board of Health. Cowles received 13 write‑in votes. Edward S Johnston led petitions with 146 votes for nomination. Unopposed nominees included Frank E Sanderson town clerk Ernest B Johnson cemetery commission William V Hansen treasurer Oswald Drechsler Leon White Soldiers' Memorial trustees.
Selectmen secure approval for a Work Progress Administration project on Fadmi de Market Road. State Department of Public Works supervises with Public Works engineers directing efforts. Puffer Road and Marlboro Road will be improved as part of the initiative.
The Presidential Social whist and dancing party replaces the Birthday party. It will be held Tuesday February 9 at the George Washington Auditorium. The executive committee includes Donald Lent chairman Frank Sheridan secretary and Harold Morgan treasurer.
Mrs Catherine Coughlan Brooks, a Chelmsford teacher, was home for several days due to a high pupil absence, leading authorities to close the school temporarily. The incident highlights staffing and attendance issues affecting local education.
The Maynard Board of Selectmen submits the 1936 annual officer reports. The year included illness removing a member, but the town showed improved finances with a favorable balance. WPA projects funded sidewalk construction on Great Road, and a 1900 foot 4 foot sidewalk cost 1 905 dollars. A surface drain on Summer Street was completed with WPA help. Several cement sidewalks were built. a tennis and sports field project was halted by WPA. Police chief Connors died. a new chief to be chosen from civil service. ByLaws revision nears completion. The town saved money by local merchant cooperation and tarred street surfacing. Plans to continue improvements next year and to accept additional streets for maintenance.
Maynard hosts the 22nd annual Old Folks concert and ball by the White Cross Guild to aid the guild treasury. The program features entertainment whist dancing and a parade of old time fancy and comic costumes with prizes for best and funniest outfits.
Maynard Grange will hold a meeting tomorrow night with prizes for the best collection of keepsakes. The event features a singing contest and musical games among members, with additional activities planned.
West Acton Woman's Club House packed as Acton high school staff and students staged Charlie's Aunt a three act comedy. Richard Cabe coached the cast with music by Richard Law. production featured Grace Callanan Walter Whitcomb and Walter Holt among others and included costumes by Domestic Arts and scenery by Mechanical Arts.
Maynard residents and local organizations are asked to raise funds for Emerson Hospital to cover rising operating costs and growing demand for services. A three person committee led by James A King and BE McCleary has been appointed to coordinate the drive.
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