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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1940

Page

4

Latvia's Ullman Seen As Latvian Dictator Figure

A biographical sketch outlines Karl Ullman, born Karl Ulmann in Lincoln 1909, who rose from milk routes to government work in Latvia. It notes his education, debt repayment, migration back to Latvia, and a 1934 move to power, with emphasis on his authoritarian vision and rule shaping Latvia’s state apparatus.

New York Fine Ulmanis Coln Neb Latvia Sas Ody Ering Dents Lincoln Karl Ullman Ulmans Dhevdean le College of Agriculture Nebraska Te County Wits Utitter Trartst Ullman Wepaper Edi Vabout Elf United ‘States Europe National Assembly Washington State Department Hitler

Baby Clinic Planned For Thursday At Town Health Centre

The Board of Health announces the next baby clinic will be held at the Health Centre Town Building at 2 30 o clock on Thursday afternoon. Miss Mary Ward public health nurse will assist in charge of the clinic.

Maynard Board of Health Sheld Thureday Drebcm-Oremer Mary Ward Public ‘Health Nourse

Acton Women’s Church Aid Elects Officers at Meeting

The Acton Women’s Church Aid held its annual meeting at Mrs. Charles Davis’s Waterbrook Road home. President Mrs. George Best presided as officers were elected for the coming year: Ian Spencer Faylor as vice president, Mrs. Thomas Drummond as secretary, and Mrs. Williamears as treasurer. Refreshments were served by a capable committee.

Acton Heli Charles ‘Davis Waterbrook Road George ‘Best Idheas Iain Spencer “Faylor Thomas Drummond William Ears Devis

Concert Friday Night at Harvey Wheeler School Grounds

The Legion band will give a community concert at West Concord on Friday night. This first concert of the season replaces the Rideout Playground site due to rainouts two weeks ago.

Concord Legion Harvey Wheeler West West Concord Harvey Wheeler School

Supper Party Held at Rodoff Sholom Synagogue

Members of the Jewish Ladies Big Society hosted a recent supper at Rodoff Sholom synagogue. Guests included Mrs. Sara Bell Mrs. Ida Gruber Mrs Frances Kaplan and others. Table decorations featured flowers and candles, with card games and prizes won by Ida Seder and Sara Bell. The committee chaired by Mrs. Ive Cremer and Mrs. Miriam Rubin assisted.

Rodoff ‘Sholom Jewish Ladies Big Society Sara Bell Ida ‘Gruber Frances Kaplan Rose Gilman Miriam Rubin Frances Liebeman Lena Lerer Ida ‘Seder Gertrude Gruber Eva Gremer Rose ‘Blumky Norma Gruber Arkin Concond Ida Seder Jbve- Cremer Miriam ‘Rubin Norma. Gruber

Rained Out Softball Game Delayed by Storm

Rain prevented the softball game scheduled for this evening, delaying play as weather conditions persisted.

Maynard Grieves Reacts to News Reel at Peoples Theatre

Maynard Grieve and other Maynard Country Club members watched a Peoples Theatre news reel showing Queen Elizabeth II visiting injured soldiers in a distant hospital. Frank Grieve, a World War I veteran, recognized a nurse or soldier in the footage and remembered battles and a hospital stay from his service.

Maynard Taft Avenue Maynard Country Club Peoples Theatre England Frank Grieve

Funeral services for Gardner Poole held in Boston church

Funeral services were conducted yesterday for Gardner Poole at Park Street Congregational Church in Boston. Poole, who died Saturday at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, formerly lived in South Sudbury and chaired the Sudbury finance committee for years. He was known in business circles and was a friend of former President Herbert Hoover.

Sudbury Gardner ‘Poole

Class of 38 Reunion at Mansion Inn Maynard

The Class of 1938 at Maynard High will gather at Mansion Inn next Tuesday night for entertainment dancing and dinner as part of a social reunion. Committee members Albert Bachrach Daniel Sullivan Lyli Tervo Donald Jones Anna Lyons Doris Marsden and Rita Foley coordinate the event and invite anyone wishing to attend to contact them.

Meynard Maynard High School Mansion Inn Hituate Albert ‘Bachrach Daniel ‘Sullivan Lyli Tervo Donald Jones Anna Lyons Doris Marsden Rita ‘Foley

Festival at Quincy Observes Eastern Temperance Society Event

Maynard announces the annual summer festival of the Eastern Temperance Societies at Quincy on July 20 and 21. The National Band directed by Hugo Kalander headlines the features as Saturday night dance, sports and entertainment proceed with the Alka Temperance Society of the town as a member group participating.

Maynard Eastern’ Temperance’ Societies Quincy Hugo Kalander Rose Tures Prrgram Alka Temperance Society

VW Auxiliary Whist Winners Named at Maynard

VW Auxiliary held its weekly whist party Friday evening with prizes awarded to Mrs Mary Tobin, Mrs Elizabeth Reid, Mrs Mildred Zaniewski, Mrs Fitzgerald, Mrs Graham, Mrs Alice Murphy, Mrs R. Perkins, Mrs Elizabeth Adams, Mrs Agnes Driscoll, and Mrs Annie Scully. Minnie Campbell won the door prize and bingo prizes went to Mrs Addie Walt, Mrs Gertrude Tucker, Mrs R. Perkins, Mrs Bikkinene, and Mrs M. Campbell. Another party is planned for Friday evening.

VEFW Maynard Mary Tobin Elizabeth Reid Mildred Zaniewski Fitzgerald Graham Alice Murphy R. Perkins Elizabeth Adams Agnes Driscoll Annie Scully Minnie Campbell Addie Walt Gertrude Tucker Ir. Perkins Bikkinene M. G@mpbell

Car Crash Near Powdermill Road Injures Six

A collision on Powdermill Road before a holiday left six people injured, including John M Clark of Boston and Gerard Duchenen of Haverhill. In Duchenen’s car were Shirley Dagley Bradford Irene Levesque Ernest Fortier and Kenneth Boucuzac. They were treated for minor cuts and bruises at Dr Raymond Hooper's office.

Powdermill John M Clark R Boston Gerard Duchenen Haverhill Duchenen Shirley ‘Dagley Bradford Irene Levesque West Warwick Rhode Island Ernest A Fortier Kenneth ‘Boucuzac Raymond Hooper

Sudbury Summer Services At First Parish Unitarian

Sudbury Center residents are invited to summer church services at the First Parish Unitarian Church Sudbury Center. Services run through August starting at 9 80 4 m with a simple format and community gathering.

Church Service &T FIRST Gudbury Center Sudbury Unitarian Sudbery ' Center

Acton Couple Wed In Rustic Faulkner Homestead Ceremony

Miss Gurrie daughter of Richard S. McCabe of High Street married Ville Bates in a simple July wedding at Faulkner Homestead Acton. Rev Harold Thurstan officiated as ox cart conveyed the couple along a tree shaded lane. Guests from Leex Boston Malden Baltimore New York City and Acton attended. Both are artists. bride studied at Cambridge College of Liberal Arts groom at Columbus School of Art. They will live in Provincetown.

South Acton Gurrie He de “Mire Richard S. McCabe Saas Harold ‘Thurstan Antley Church of” = Redeemer Lexington Meére George Forbes Acton Lincoln Leex Boston Balm Malden Baltimore New York City Cambridge ‘College of Liberal Arts Columbus School of Art Columbus Ohio Child-Walker School ‘of Designs Richard S. McGabe Middlesex County Barss Provincetown

Legion Dance Draws Crowd at Sudbury Town Hall

The American Legion dance held in Sudbury town hall the night before the Fourth drew a large crowd. It was informal with young people enjoying good music and a successful event. Commander Albert D. Haynes and aides Stephen M. Gray and Albert A. Talland praised the turnout and the evening.

Sudbury American Legion Box Pence Albert D. Haynes Stephen .M. «Gray A. ‘Talland Hgrood

Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. John Pinto Pleasant Ishrest marked a 25 year marriage anniversary with a Sunday home gathering and a reunion dinner. They have two children, Mrs. John P. Wojtkiewicz and Helen Piuto, and one grandchild. Relatives and friends sent gifts and messages of congratulations.

Maynard John Pinto John P. Wojtkiewicz Helen Piuto Igrantison Rene Vot

WPA Concert at Bedford Hospital by Massachusetts WPA Orchestra

The regular weekly WPA Music Project concert will be held Monday afternoon at the United States Watering Administration hospital. The Massachusetts WPA Orchestra conducted by Charlie will perform for patients and staff as part of the program benefiting hospitals and institutions across the state.

Bedford United States Waterang’ Administration Massachusetts WPA T Pin The Geacon Charlies State

Bedford Sees Second Serious Accident of Day

Two people injured in Bedford and Eton incidents were treated at the Annie hospital after a second serious accident of the day.

Bedford Eton Annie Hospital

Thunder and lightning strike Maynard area with rain and damage

Heavy downpour accompanied by hail yesterday afternoon eased humidity but caused outages. Several fuses blew at fire headquarters triggering the alarm each time a fuse blew. A tree fell on Waltham Street and another on West Drive was split by lightning, officials report.

Maynard

Beliford Wedding Unites Hunt and Callahan in Lexington

Marie Hunt daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hunt of Burlington road wed James Callahan son of Mr and Mrs George Callahan of Crosby roads in the Episcopal church of Lexington. Rev Harold Handley officiated. Maid of honor Evelyn Hunt sister of the bride. Best man William Callahan brother of the groom. Reception at the bride’s home Burlington road for immediate family and a few friends. After a wedding trip to Maine the couple will reside in Lexington.

Beliford Marie Hunt Charles ‘Hunt Burl Ington James Callahan Birs George Callahan Crosby Roads Episcopal Church Lexington Harold Handley Evelyn ‘Hunt William @allahan Burlington-road Maine

Tom King Ends 27 Year Officiating Career at State Tournament

Renowned official Tom King, known as the old master, retired after handling his last game as an mpire at the state semi pro tournament held in Marboro. Acting on doctor’s orders, King’s colorful career began in 1913, marking a long era in the sport world.

Maynard Tom King Anmpire Marboro Tom Finis

Fourth of July events bring quiet night with bonfire

July Fourth in Bedford saw no arrests or accidents as crowds gathered for a giant bonfire event sponsored by the Progressive Hub. A two day carnival drew attendees from distant areas while proceeds supported charity during Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons and other times of need.

Magnara Frank J DeMars Crowe Park William F .Baron J Frank J Bedford

Special Course Leave for Nurse Elizabeth Porter

Miss Elizabeth Porter, nurse for the Public Health Association, to take a special course at Boston University. She has four two month leaves at a time to complete the program and vacation breaks.

Elizabeth ‘Porter Public "Health Association Boaton Grace

Youths tied to Boston car theft chased to Concord Court

Three Charlestown youths James J Cavanaugh Peter Dowd and Joseph E Hickey were rounded up after a chase from Alma area Boston through Lawrence Lowell and Bedford to Route 62. They collided with Manuel Leal in Burlington and hid in woods before police captured them. Leal suffered a fractured wrist nose ribs and head injuries. At Concord District Court Hickey was held as a juvenile on $6000 surety Dowd faced $1000 surety and others were bound over to the grand jury with various sureties. They were jailed in East Cambridge pending proceedings.

Eiford Bedford Concord James J.cavanaugh Peter Dowd Joseph E. ‘Itkey Charlestown Alma Hs Atro Boston Mfe Thien iMrederick HH. dGullivan George Peterson Stephen J. Tackney Hickey Evenaugh Dowd East Camboige

Rainy Night Parade Honors Sudbury Firemen Helpers

Firemen Association members repaired storm ravages and led a rainy parade from South Sudbury. Chief Seneca W. Hall, the force, Boy Scouts, Spirit of 76, Color guard, and local groups including the Brand and Selectmen, Woman's Club and Grange displayed floats with prizes for Uncle Sam Walter Harding and others.

Tthe Firemen's Association Sudbury Seneca W. Hall Spirit of 76 Legionnaires Al‘bert’ Haynes Nommending Selectman Sadbury Woman's Club i The Grange Prines Walter ‘Harding Sam Algo

Charles Dketedt of Maynd Passes in Charlestown

Charles Dketedt 15 Warren Street died in Charlestown late Sunday. He is survived by his wife Edith and a number of relatives including Signe, Mrs. Skinner of Bayton Ohio, and George Ekatell of Maynard. Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon at Fowler Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard W. Fowler of the Congregational Church officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery.

Charles Dketedt Warren Strest Wkstedt

Maynard Marries Mildred Ranitell Daughter of Mrs Ranitell

The marriage of Mildred Ranitell daughter of Mrs Jennie Ranitell of Maplestreet to David Wesge was announced. Wesge was employed by the Sreshean TKa Company.

Maynard Mildred’ Ranitell Jennie Ranitell Maplestreet David Wexge Satu Yoke Wesge Sreshean' Tka Company

Maynard Bride and Mullin Married at Bridget’s Church

Miss Alice Pearns daughter of Mrs Bertha Pearns and the late Frank Pearns and John Provasolis a high school faculty member served as best man in the marriage of Miss Alice Pearns to Mullin at a nuptial Mass at Bridget’s Church. The bride wore a white swiss satin gown with veil and carried a white bouquet. The bride is a Maynard High School and Boston University graduate. Mullin is master of Maynard High School and holds a Master of Education from Boston College. The ceremony was performed by Rev D Baward O Bryan. a reception followed at the home of the bride. The couple will reside at 141 Summer Street, Maynard.

Maynard Alice ‘House ‘Pearns Toaches ‘Meynard Summer Street Bertha Fearns Heynes Street Mullin Ward Council Knights .of . Columbus Maynard Teachers Club Maynard Dramatic Club Ibride

Young GOP. Activities Listed for July Meeting

The committee of the Young Republican Club will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs J Henry Engman on Friday July 12. Committee members include Leslie Larsen Carl Christofferson James Baker Hazel Vose Edith Engman and M Prendergast.

Acton Lub J. Henry ‘Engman Robert M Bushnell Damey Gates Schmitz Massachusetts Thing Corm Allen G. Moody Seasie Christofersen Margaret ‘Larsell Leslie Hi Harris

Monday Whist Party Honors at Afaynard Club

The Monday afternoon Whist event awarded prizes to Wr. Hava Street er, Mrs Susie Sheehan, Mrs Agnes Drisegll, Mrs Alice Murphy, Mrs Barth Greene, Mrs Eva Morvill, Mrs Elizabeth Kopp, Mrs Nellie Swerke, Mrs Anne Dora, Mrs Ruth Perkins, and Mrs William O'Donnell won the special prize.

Afaynard Hava Streeter Susie Sheehan Agnes Drisegll Alice ‘Murphy

National Defenses Day Observed by Sudbury Daughters

General Bisbee spoke at Brookline on July 6 for Patriotic Education Day stressing defense and Americanism. He shared experiences from 41 years in the army and four wars. A new member, Mrs William A Davids Ban, joined the Sudbury branch with a Worcester Rice gift and notes from Laura Rice.

Sudbury General Bisbee United States Daughters of Th Brooklin Frad Nbrarian Rice Worcester Laura “A .Rice Wayside William .A. Davids Ban Des Willis Ithe Wiceg Marlboro iMiss Ruth Wright Pilgrim Jpin Trustees Smelling of Itield Gootlic ‘Library South Sudin

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