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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1934
Page
2
The Finns in Maynard build a strong community through cooperative business, social halls, and cultural activities. They run groceries, a bakery, milk plant, coal and fuel sales, real estate, and payroll for a large tax base while fostering literature, music, athletics, and education.
Beamon William J Bartlett of Main Street Livermore Maine married Howard L ord of Lincoln in a ceremony before about 150 guests. The bride wore white satin with a veil from her sister in law. Margaret Dow was maid of honor and Anne Jackson of Melrose was bridesmaid. Groom’s two brothers and two of the bride’s brothers served as ushers and best man. A six year old nephew of the groom led the first kiss welcoming Mrs Snelling to the family. Mrs Bartlett’s mother Mrs Jackson in a grey satin bridal gown greeted the party. The couple will live in Lincoln for the summer while Mr Snelling works in the state and county surveying offices in Cambridge.
Sudbury Firemen's Association held a large field day on the school recreation grounds with running jumping baseball water polo and fireworks. Winners included A Lowell R Hawes and Rugent in sprint events with Sally Stone and N Noyes among the women. The Sudbury All Stars defeated Fellows 15 to 7 in baseball.
Nine children received their first communion during 8 a m mass at St. Casimir Church. The class was led by Pastor Rev. John Dsick and included Annie Chodnick among the communicants.
The text notes well known Finns in Maynard who have earned recognition over years for deserved success, reflecting local pride and legacy in the community.
A West Acton woman, active in the civil life, is noted as past-president of the Woman's Auxiliary of the A. S. Post and as a member of the West Acton Woman's Club. The notice mentions two children, Robert Edwin, 5, and Marilyn, 3, living at their home on a street.
Concord teacher Mrs Bessie G Stratton Towle dies after a brief illness. A Framingham native, she taught in Concord for decades beginning in 1907 and retired in 1928. Active in Trinitarian Church and local clubs, she is survived by two daughters, two sisters, and a brother. Funeral held at Trinitarian Congregational Church. burial in Ashland.
Mr Brown will preach at the First Parish Meeting House next Sunday on the prospect of religion for our children. Wel come readers are invited to attend at the church.
The Maynard fire unit acquires a new chassis of about one ton with a 400 foot ladder and 16 foot reach, hoses, axes, pike, crow bar, bell and siren. It carries 1009 feet of hose and costs under $3,000 while the old LaFrance remains for emergencies after a recent fire on Sum- pad.
Self taught to the study of the law and after graduation at Northeastern University he was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and for twenty five years was a well known Boston and Concord attorney. He was a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Concord Council K of C and Comord Lodge of Elks. He is survived by his wife Margaret L. Bugney McWalter two sons John J. McWalter and Maurice M McWalter Jr. of Concord New York and two sisters Mrs John J Higgins of Omaha and Miss Elien L. McWalter of Brighton.
Acton has been allotted 750 for ERA work in July with part to support a women’s sewing project using surplus material from a prior program ended last April. Mr and Mrs Murrey patrol Brown traffic lines in three villages to curb speeding as Seren nee SES case pointe ie increasing and with it control. President George A Richardson with added enthusiasm by various groups.
The Finnish Lutheran church in Maynard celebrates its 40th anniversary with a week of programs led by church and community figures. Events include addresses by Rev. George Autio of Harrison Maine and Rev. William Helman of Worcester, a sermon by Rev. O A Koski, a dinner at noon, an outdoor service with New England church delegates, and a concert on Sunday. The observance begins with Ladies Aid Society programs and includes historical remarks by Jacob Laurila.
The Maynard assessors have been notified to use income returns totaling 26 803 98 and tax returns 10 522 89 and miscellaneous 615 15 for the year’s tax rate. The figures total 37 952 02, with receipts this year anticipated to be about 36 percent higher than last year.
Mrs. Mary DeMars widow of a World War hero died at her daughter's home at 2 o'clock. Funeral services were held at St. Bridget's cemetery and a requiem mass at St. Bridget's church. Relatives and friends paid last tribute and extended sympathy to the bereaved family. An abundance of flowers and mass cards marked the homage.
There will be cash prizes awarded to holders of Incky tickets. The event includes a scheduled program and admission will be a nominal sum. View Concord's recently made lake as part of the outing. In case of rain the event will be postponed one week.
The 4-H garden club The Progressive Farmers assigns community garden plots at Powder Mills to boys with no land. Members with home plots include William Duckworth John Luhanik and Bernard Tobin. A garden tour occurred last week and prizes will be awarded in September by the Roosevelt School Improvement Association under Miss Nellie C May.
A collision on Elm Street near the Concord Reformatory involving a truck driven by Lor an Sanford of Brookline East Pepperell and a Teel Street Arlington auto driven by Jennie Caulberg injured a passenger who was hospitalized with broken ribs. The Caulberg car carried Louis Kilpatrick and another occupant who was bruised as the car smashed through a fence after the impact drove the truck across the road.
Mr and Mrs J recount a Sunday visit to West Concord noting local scenes and impressions from their outing.
Concord Massachusetts guardsmen of Co H 1824 Infantry depart from Concord Station for Fort Devens for annual Yankee Lion tour of duty. New company commander Hagerty of West Concord leads the unit with 28 new members since the start of the year. The second battalion of the 182nd Regiment will be under Wilford Walker of Woburn with an overnight brigade hike planned and invitations extended to friends and citizens to visit while in camp.
Nature joined West Concord Village Improvement Society in celebrating Independence Day with a concert by the Concord Legion band at the Harvey Wheeler School grounds. Ex Mayor Edwin C. Childs spoke in the hall about the Nation's Birthday, followed by Louis Silent Mora's entertaining sleight of hand act. The series will continue with a concert every two weeks through July and August despite a thunderstorm.
A town contemplates voting to direct Selectmen to lay out a public highway over the Lowell dunes and Mapend street railroad right of way. The plan would create a road from Centermost to all voters, with a large gathering anticipated.
Embryo talent and careful training shown in a West Concord piano recital by Miss Annie E. McCarthy’s pupils. Featured pianists included Lillian Bulette Virginie Barr Martha Priscilla Mary with a new Hall offering a fine program for attentive listeners.
Seventy four girls on vacation at Camp Joyce Kilmer Bridget’s parish camp were treated to a rare program during their two week stay at the facility in Maynard.
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