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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
4
A Washington reflection warns that war hysteria, political maneuvering, and media hype threaten national defense unity. Roosevelt Hoover clashes, defense budget questions, and proposed 60 000 planes loom as voices seek calm amid partisan maneuvering.
Editorial notes that partisan bickering threatens the national defense effort and urges leaders to set aside political infighting to protect the military program and national security.
June graduation program lists seniors and events. Orchestral selections, salutatory by Helen Laird, essays on juvenile delinquency by Lillian Briggs, senior chorus, readings by James Cababnd and Ruth Wood. Awards, diplomas, and a reception follow in the science room.
The Maynard Soft Ball team of the Young Men's Republican Club traveled to Worcester Sunday and lost 14 to 5 to the Worcester Young Republicans. Maynard collected 11 hits but made costly errors. Archie Murray homered with two hits, Willis Lester went 3-for-3, and Gilbert Mann added a double and a single. The lineup included Swanson, Murray, Mann, Howerd, Weaving, Nondzerg, Lester, McGarry, and Ed Tadtle. Next, Maynard faces Waltham in Boston in the Alumnield League.
Stan Wasuik and Hal Sampson routed Doherty 8-6 while Dan Commits and Feran Manning backed by captain Bill Croft and O’Brid shellacked Tracy and Davoran 3-0. Woburn’s Onyins pair were defeated by Thompson in a soggy Countryside Club outing.
Three members of Maynard high school's graduating class have received college scholarships. Bennie Gudzinowicz, the top student, earned a Jonas Clark Scholarship at Clark University Worcester. Dorothy Tierney received a Boston University freshman scholarship and Arlene Hull was told she won a Chandler School Boston scholarship for the coming year.
Maynard High School seniors graduate with honors as Maynard residents Glickman and Mitaeeeke receive degrees in Business Admin and Arts. Flaherty, daughter of Dr and Edward J Flaherty of Main Street, earns bachelor degree cum laude in ceremonies.
Fragment mentions July activities in a barn with Candy arriving later. exact details and participants are unreadable.
The article recounts aviation training across Marlboro and surrounding towns. It cites Waldo Jones nicknamed Jonesy scolding for errors, students advancing hours and flight time, and mentions new students like Thomas Greene and Norman Sime in New York. It notes Civilian Training program contacts and deputy inspectors, plus formation flying and regional clubs forming with uniforms and insignia.
The Memorial Congregational Church in Sudbury named its standing committees for the coming year. Members include Maxwell Eaton, Mrs E Piper, Mrs Herbert Eaton, Hilsworth Giddings, Harold Atkingon, Mrs Richard Barrett, Mrs Leslie H Barrett, Mrs William J Brennem, Mrs Leslie H Barrett, Mrs Fred Bonaszoli, Mrs John T Batchelder, Mrs William W Grout, Mrs Morrison, Mrs Dutee R Smith, and several others. Additional appointments cover Membership, Limcheon and Teas, Relief, Publicity, Posters, and Reading with multiple named volunteers.
Sudbury Troop earns awards at a two day Camporee held Saturday and Sunday at Camp Bolton. The program featured stout games and a camp fire to close the event with a small group from Sidbury Boy Scout Troop.
Maynerd A fathers date event held Saturday evening at Vose Park Pavilion for the young people and families attending the dance program and social gathering with likely refreshments and music.
Emily F. Willis presents a toast to the flag at the Wayside Chapter D A R 86th birthday lunch. The tribute recalls flag symbolism from Memorial Day to battle scenes, ending with the flag preserved in State Archives as Old Glory.
The Sudbury High School graduation will be held Monday evening at 8.30. A total of 22 seniors are to graduate, the largest class in the school's history, with Peete Glass listed among the graduates.
Mr and Mrs Gavin Taylor of ae Street are listed in a brief obituary notice. The fragment confirms a family recognition but lacks full details of date or ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Rundgren of Classen Avenue observed their 52nd wedding anniversary on Monday. Married in Norway June 10 1888 they have lived in this country 47 years. Mr Rundgren 77 and wife 72. Former Charlestown Navy Yard employee, they have three daughters two sons ten grandchildren and one great grandson.
Marion Simpson of Bedford was graduated from Northfield Seminary after completing exercises held Monday. She served as a student officer and choir member and participated in dramatics.
Sudbury Mr and Mrs W Jones of Center Road will mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary at First Parish Church next Tuesday. Mr Jones has long served the town on major committees and held numerous offices, reflecting the contributions of early settlers to Sudbury.
The Sudbury Bea closes in mid June with a high school closure the following week. A West at the Sudbury Nursing Headquarters is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon June 12 at 2 30.
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