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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1940

Page

6

Maynard High School Silver Anniversary Reunion Recalls 1915 Class

A Maynard High School reunion at the home of Mrs. Whaloway on Concord Street honored eight surviving members of the 1915 graduating class, with wives and husbands present. Former classmates recalled schooldays at the Assabet Mills area, sharing memories of pep and small pupil rosters, while refreshments and stories filled the evening.

Aynard Maynard High School Grace Ty. O Brien Jamaica Plaza Mnatearet Hearn Concord S. Grace Parkin Salloway Gieorge Stuart Chemiso the Assabet Mills George Wuttle Natick Raymond Ttth Belmont Gertrude Inos Wellesley

Walden Street Trinitarian Congregational Church Service

Minister Wilteld H. Bunker leads morning worship and sermon on Sunday June 15 at the Walden Street church. July and August union services are planned with the First church pending scheduling and details.

THE Trinitarian Congregational Church Walden Street Air ‘Wilteld H. Bunker Union Fe Alpg

Acton High School Completes Year With Baccalaureate and Prom

On June 9 special Baccalaureate services were held at South Acton Congregational Church for Acton high school graduates. The Senior class banquet and prom followed, featuring Class Day readings, a prophesy, and a class song. Will Tolman led the prom orchestra with George LaBarre directing the grand march at 9 PM.

Betty Couler Mary Leveroni Slam Mdmana MyNitt Charlotte ‘Volman Will Tolman Walter I. Hall

Acton Census Shows 2 689 Population

Acton population in the 1940 census preliminary count is 2 689 as of April 1. This compares with 2 482 on April 1, 1930. Figures are preliminary and subject to correction.

Acton Sfrteent

All Middlesex League Diamond Nine for 1240 P Buckley Cup

Belmont dominates the All Middlesex League honors with Buckley and Hazlett captaining the squad. Key players include Michelson Russell Merrit Readings backstops Ruch and Gardner, and infield stars Ryan Videto Gentile Espanet plus pitchers Gudzinowicz Kaminski Sprague. Strong performances from Murphy Twoomey and Provi and Genetti highlight a season noted for fielding and power.

Buckley Belmont P Hazlett Belmont Gundzinowica Maynard P Michelson Lexington Ruch Stoneham C Merrit Reading Cashin Madswen Winchester Russell Stoneham 'S Murphy Twoomey Belmont Jv Smith Maynard Stepahman Reading Jr Gardner Utilityarrovinanzo Utlity—Genetti Utility Belmont High Pine Lesa Whitchers Schoo Boys Wwe bBeimont Curve Awals Neid Buckiey Yom Taget Ney Ben Gudzinowicz Kep Yeoman Ateherg Stoneham Merrit Charlie Belmonter Macwen Stoneham Jis Jack Murphy AL Cowles Pappas and Kaminski Clinton Sprague Miliorg Eese Milford Vitalini Videto Gentile Espanet Cuntfield Julian Flannagan Hamel Ben Gudainowicz Insant MacBrayen

Ruth McKenna Receives College Degree at Boston University

Ruth Evelyn McKenna of Riverview Road graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in history from Boston University. Also, Lillian Elsie Townsend of Lincoln Street earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Boston University School of Education.

Ruth Evelyn McKenna Riverview Road Harry McKenna Boston University Lillian Elsie Townsend Lincoln Street Benjamin Townsend Boston University School of Education

Regis graduates honor Eleanor Flaherty in Weston exercises

Miss Eleanor Flaherty received a Bachelor of Arts degree at Regis College graduation exercises in Weston. The event drew many attendees including Maynard residents and the Flaherty family, led by Dr and Mrs Flaherty.

Eleanor Flaherty Regis Collie Weston Mresete Flaherty Maynard

Garden of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

We express thanks and appreciation to all who were kind during our bereavement. Gratitude for the floral tributes and bearers is gratefully acknowledged.

Concord Church Preaches Loyalty Sunday Sermon

W. Concord Union Church led by Rev. Kenneth R. Teed holds morning worship at 9 30 with a Loyalty Sunday honoring Kappas and Betas. A sermon titled About Our selves is planned. Tuesday midweek meeting at 7 30 completes the week.

W. Concord Union Church Kenneth R. Teed

Bedford Benefit Whist party aids Grange drive

A benefit whist night at Mrs Walter Brennan's home raised funds for the Grange. Prizes in whist went to Mrs W Fitch, Mrs Currier, Mrs Fraser, Mrs Gammon, Mrs Wright, and Mrs Brennan. bridge prizes to Mrs Walter Bieren, Mrs E Sullivan, Mrs B Riessle, Mrs M Murray, Mrs L Stacey, and Mrs Clark. Consolations to Mrs J Laffin and Mrs Brolin. Refreshments were provided by the committee.

Walter Brennnan Grange W. Fitch Currier Fraser Gammon Wright Brennan Walter Bieren E. Sullivan B. Riessle M. Murray L. Stacey Clark

First Parish Church Service on June 16 sermon titled The Sword of the Spirit

The Lexington Road church led by Rev. Edward P. Daniels holds Sunday morning service at 11 with the sermon The Sword of the Spirit. The King's Daughters meet June 18 at 2:30 in the vestry to prepare Red Cross work hosted by Mrs Elmer Joslin and Mrs Eliot R Howard.

Lexington Road Edward P. Daniels Red Cross Elmer Joslin Eliot R Howard

Trinity Church Elm Street Service Schedule

The Trinity Church on Elm Street holds Holy Communion at 8 am and morning prayer with a sermon by Rev. George L Paine of Boston, led by Rev. Charles R Peck, rector, on Sunday June 16.

Charlies R Peck George L Paine Boston

Finnish Congregational Church Plans Anniversary and Bus Trip

Members of the Finnish Congregational Church in Maynard organize a Thursday night table sponsored by Elwood Archer of Newbury Stores. They plan to attend the Finnish Church anniversary in Worcester and reserve bus seats via Leonard Aattari. Elizabeth Pekkaaa hosts a Finnish Relief Fund coffee hour with Lauri Wick and Miss Elizabeth Lehva assisting, hoping Finnish friends visit Sunday afternoon.

Elwood Archer Newbury Worcester Leonard Aattari Tauno Hannikainen ifVose Park Albert Hen Finland

Vacation Church School Begins At West Acton Baptist

West Acton Baptist Church led by Rev. Arthur H. Wilde starts Vacation Church School Monday morning, running daily 8.45 to 11.45 until July 2. Superintendent Mrs. W. C. Greenleaf oversees fifteen teachers as children aged four to fourteen join in worship Bible study songs stories games woodwork and handwork.

West Acton Arthur H. Wilde W. C. Greenleaf Boston Anlayer-Newton “Theological School

Tyue Joy Is a Serious Matter Quote

A fragment cites Seneca noting that true joy is a serious matter. The line emphasizes philosophical view of happiness and discipline.

Seneca

Boston Tenants Soon Begin New Bunker Hill Housing

Boston Authority officials say tenants will probably start moving into the new Bunker Hill housing project apartments soon. The plan aims to provide urban housing with updated facilities in the historic area.

Boston Bunker Hill Boston * Authority

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