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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1940
Page
2
The Mallonial Geographic Society outlines advances in plant biology and animal reproduction. Highlights include new understanding of photosynthesis regulation, chlorophyll roles, and the first documented case of a rabbit born from a single parent through induced parthenogenesis and host implantation.
In Britain wartime conditions pushed marriages up as more couples wed, but the marrying age fell from the prewar near thirty toward the early twenties. Mary Olner and Heather Jenny, organizers of a marriage bureau, report success and have offered a $206 bonus to attract couples.
Maynard Assembly Ralntow for Girls inducted officers at a public installation held Saturday night in Masonic hall. Miss Margaret Crowe named worthy advisor with Beverly Green as worthy associate advisor and other officers including Olive Stokes Faith and Ruth Lord Love among long list of Maynard members and helpers.
Maynard Miss Hanna Millah Lehto daughter of Mrs Mary Leh and John Franklin Atkinson of Washington D C were married Saturday January 20 in Warrenton Virginia The bride is a Maynard High School graduate in training at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore The groom a University of Florida graduate and electrical engineer in government research in Washington D C They will reside there
Bedford The Parent Teacher Association sponsored a bridge and whist party in the school auditorium Friday night. Prizes were awarded for whist to Mary Albani and a long list of winners including Mrs Bar Atwood and Mrs J Perkins. Consolation prize went to George Hunnewell and Mrs Edith Riessle. Attendance prize was won by Mrs William Beecy.
Sudbury finance committee met Tuesday evening at Sudbury town hall to hear department heads request funding for the coming year. The group anticipates drastic cuts to some department sums. New members include Gordon Taylor of North Sudbury and Richard F. Piper, president of the Taxpayers Association.
Following choir rehearsal, a varied program will be held in the St George church vestry this Wednesday evening. In charge of William F Baron, the event will feature a moving picture courtesy of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company, an e-quiz, games, dancing, and refreshments. The vestry and their wives are invited.
The quote suggests that without imagination life loses its flavor and vitality, describing imagination as essential to meaningful existence. It frames the absence as a gad indicator of dull, uninspired living.
The Rev Lynne Townsend officiated at the wedding of his daughter Misa Ruth Elizabeth Townsend to Michael Robert Begley of Chicopee Falls in Acton. The ceremony followed a four o'clock Saturday service with family present and a reception at the Acton Woman's Clubhouse. They plan to reside at 82 Munroe Street Chicopee Falls after February 16 following a trip to New York and Washington.
Mrs Ferreira former Mrs DeSouza died Sunday night at Cambridge City Hospital. Survived by brother Tony Perry of Homestead Street Cambridge daughter Virginia DeSouza Cambridge son Joseph DeSouza of Sontervie and husband Frank Ferreira of Cambridge. Funeral services held in Cambridge with burial in St Bruzet's cemetery Maynard.
Guests of Pastor Rev James Walsh at St Michaels enjoyed a dinner Tuesday night with music and dancing. Renee and Bros. helped organize a smooth evening as entertainers and guests mingled at the event.
Rev. William F. Maciaszek was welcomed as pastor at St. Casimir’s church after appointment last week. He is a graduate of St. Francis School, Innsbruck University, St. Mary’s College Orchard Lake, Catholic University, and studied in Washington. He previously served at St. Mary’s Boston and Mary’s Court Brockton, with Holy Trinity Lowell before. He is an accomplished organist and active in amateur theatricals and athletics, including baseball and basketball, and has hosted sports smokers with Boston athletes. Large congregations attended the Sunday masses.
At Concord the Trinitarian Congregational Church held its annual election after supper on Wednesday. Elected as deacons for three years were EB Russell Davis and Leslie R Moore, for two years Henry P Thorvedlerk Ralph Hemenway as treasurer and collector, Thomas Odd as assistant treasurer, George W Brothers as auditor, with Henry H Hawley and Florence Angier and B Burgess Dickey as members at large. Standing committees include Fred R Jones George W Brothers Enot R Howard. Willis B Gifford as Sunday School Superintendent. music and finance committees with multiple members. Andrew Peterson Brothers Hall and Winthrop F Puffer as presidents. Women's Union led by Mrs Henry H Hawley. Missionary committee with Rev Wilfrid H Banker noted.
Bedford Town Hall welcomed A. Leon Cutler of the Bay State History Society as he presented "Rambling Along the Old Middlesex Canal" with a vivid picture tour of inland freight transport in the 18th century towns of Medford Arlington Winchester Burlington Billerica and Chelmsford. A town caucus is scheduled for Monday evening February 5 at 7 pm.
Bedford audience enjoyed a Monday night social dance at the school auditorium hosted by the Holy Name Society of St. Michael’s Church. Hennessy’s Orchestra of Woburn provided music for the whist, bridge, and dancing as refreshments were served.
Five people were injured when a B M railroad train struck an automobile carrying Maynard residents John Erickson 64 and wife Irene 64 their daughter in law Henrietta Erickson and two children Ruth 6 James 8 on Summer street crossing. Injured were hospitalized or treated at home. The auto was pushed along track for about 150 yards. Patrolmen assisted at the scene.
Mrs Maxwell Eaton presided as Alton Fall Blackington spoke on New England before and after the hurricane. Guests included Mrs Gordon Taylor and Mrs Arthur Hawes with refreshments served afterward in the town hall by Mrs George J Raymond and Mrs William Tatts.
Concord High lost 83 to 23 to league leader Reading High in a Middlesex County game at Hunt gym. Captain Paul Moynihan led with 13 points. Concord next hosts Weston in a non league game before three league matches with Wakefield Stoneham and Winchester.
Maynard Hockey Club defeated Maynard Independents 5 3 at Alumni Field on Saturday. Three pairs of brothers faced off with Lénnie Ollila scoring twice for the victors and Aho Ollila E Priest adding tallies. Jarvi A Sinewaki and Hintsa scored for the losers.
Maynard holds a President's Ball Birthday Fund of 378.27 dollars at Maynard Trust Company for infantile paralysis aid. No local use has been requested since 1936. fund may be dispersed with approval of town physician and boards of Health and Public Welfare.
The Weather Bureau forecasts rising temperatures by tomorrow as ice conditions persist along the New England coast. Mark Nesmith notes this January has been the coldest in 20 years with an average of 23.1 degrees, four and a half degrees below normal, continuing the harsher winter trend.
Maynard H. C. with a strong passing attack cruised to a 6 2 victory over Leominster Blite Spots on their rink Thursday night. Aho and Besco led the offense with two goals each, while Ollila and Priest added singles. Leominster scored in the first and last periods. No penalties were called.
Senator David S. Walsh and about 250 St Casimir’s parishioners honored Rev. John S. Dziok at a farewell testimonial in Maynard. Dziok, moving to St Hedwig’s East Cambridge after 13 years, was praised for building a church hall and rectory with the help of Polish parishioners. A purse was given to Dziok, flowers for his mother, and Rev William F. Maciaszek welcomed as the new pastor, with prayers and music accompanying a supper and dancing feast.
Mrs Carrie Hanson Moore of Massa chusetta avenue West Acton dies suddenly at home. Her husband Robert Bryan Moore died January 9 after a 12 year illness. The 70 year old widow was active in church and civic affairs and leaves two daughters Mrs Jerett Cram and Miss Aidre Moore and a sister Mrs Charles Allen. Funeral arrangements are pending.
The Commonwealth Male Quartet of Boston performed at West Acton Baptist Church on Sunday evening drawing a large crowd. Rev. Kenneth R Tae led devotion in pastor Wilde’s absence and Gordon Tate of Gordon College preached the morning sermon with plans to return next Sunday.
Sudbury officials announce the last day for filings on February 23 for nomination papers. Papers may be obtained from town clerk Frank Gerry and must be certified by the Board of Registrars and filed with the town clerk by February 29. Each paper must contain at least 125 names of qualified voters.
At the Sudbury Grange event last week the men and guests tied in attendance. Mrs Pel Maker provided music for dancers, Elsie Oliver and M Pernan handled refreshments, and Frank T. Davis performed bone solos.
Mrs William J Spratt of Con straét celebrates the birth of a daughter born Saturday at Concord. The family names and exact location details are partially obscured in the text but indicate a joyous arrival and recognizable local references.
Sudbury residents Mr Marion Maton Mrs Ho Borr and Mrs Gutton were among the volunteers who served refreshments after classes Monday evening at the Memorial Congregational Church.
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