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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1933
Page
7
Local businessmen envision a grand entrance with an arch for visitors to Lake Boon. A plan to host lakefront concerts with the Foreign Wars band is advancing, while traffic and crowds test nearby restaurants and lake facilities.
James Gallagher of Framingham was elected state commander at the Disabled American Veterans of the World War convention in Salem. He succeeds Charles P. Doherty of Revere with James B. Foster of New Bedford as senior vice commander and Edward J. Walsh of Boston Navy Yard as treasurer. Fifty delegates from women's auxiliaries also elected state officers led by Hope MacQueen of Revere as commander and Angeline Dalton of Marlboro as senior vice commander. Miss Anna Curtin of Salem won the convention queen title with 10 200 votes.
The Maynard M E Church held Children s Day services Sunday at 10 30 with a varied program for the church school and a capacity congregation. Baptisms were given to Norman Bemis George Blodgett Joan Bumpus Ronald Mason and Kenneth Saunders. Primary graduates received diplomas and Bibles and advanced to the main department.
Miss Hazel Keach hosted a West Acton and Acton high school gathering at Tasker Cottage Lake Boone with bathing and a picnic luncheon. Mrs Banks and relatives planned a California Oregon trip after a Massachusetts visit. Verne Smith killed two four foot black snakes near Central street paint shop. Senior class picnic at Revere Beach. poverty party planned June 21 at Winona Rebekah Lodge.
First Baptist Church of West Acton observed Children’s Day with two special services. Six children were dedicated in the morning sermon "A Million Dollar Baby" while an evening program featured the Sunday school leaders and many young participants.
Betty Wheeler Herrington returns home for the summer recess after earning a Gould Academy scholarship for high marks. The town records rain dampening Friday night baseball crowds while cape garden lovers visit the Flower Show.
At a meeting of the Athletic Association last Friday afternoon baseball letters and lettermen were awarded. Recipients include Arnold Nichols Coach Philip Ross captain Robert Ross manager Clyde Brennan Jack Carson Philip Cutler Lawrence Devoll and Richard.
A social salad supper was held at the Universalist vestry. Ernest Greenough, injured near Ipswich, remains in hospital with improving condition. Father’s Day activities are planned at the Congregational church June 18 with a special sermon and honors for all fathers. The church expects strong attendance and will stay active until August. The South Acton Woolen Co. runs day and night shifts. An official checked autos speeding near the town schools.
John W. Craft of Vernon Street Maynard appeared in District Court at Concord after arrest on Main Street South Acton by Chief Michael Faley. He pleaded not guilty to both charges but was found guilty by Judge Howard A. Wilson and fined 50 dollars with the complaint on file.
Mrs Caroline Stone traveled to Philadelphia to see her daughter Isabel Stone graduate from Temple University. Union services are planned for next Sunday at the M and Church Sudbury Center with Rev George Clark delivering the sermon. Anna Janson returned from East Orange New Jersey after visiting friends. James Small of Gray Maine visited his sister Thelma Hancock. Mr and Mrs Waldo Stone spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs D F Brown of Framingham.
West Concord Girl Scout troops closed the season with a Harvey Wheeler school rally. The program featured songs, a pledge, a play The Ten Laws, a life choice talk by Mrs. Frank M. Sheldon, and awards for attendance and badges.
Maynard overwhelms Hudson High 152 at Crowe Park in a dramatic rout to end the season. Martin protests an illegal ball as Grondahl, Jordan, Sikorski and Wojtkiewicz lead a list of standout hitters. Caps Costanza and Grondahl bow out with final Alma Mater appearances.
The Amateur Farmers Club a 4 H Garden Club was organized under Miss Wood at Roosevelt school. Seventeen students from fifth and sixth grades and Junior High enrolled with officers John Smaha president Benjamin Cahoon vice president John Trachim secretary and Michael Tomys reporter. Other members listed and Donald Lent of the High school faculty will supervise the garden work.
Children from the Beginners to Junior departments carried potted geraniums into the Union Congregational Church service. Baptisms were conducted for several children at the home of Mr. and Mrs. French. The Junior Department staged a Ruth pageant and diplomas were awarded to multiple graduates across the three departments. The church school closes for summer, with plans for social events and summer services through July.
The Lexington high school track team swept to a 46 to 31 victory over Maynard on Parker Field. Captain McIntyre and Turner led the blue and white with multiple top finishes including Turner’s broad and high jump wins and a clean mile sweep by Lexington. Maynard’s wins came in the half mile and shot put.
A snippet notes that human composition consists of water fat carbon phosphorus iron lime and sulfur and argues that at current prices the separated elements would total under two dollars, a remark offered to keep people modest.
Last Sunday was observed as Children's Day at Memorial Church during the morning service. The program featured the Junior Choir directed by Mrs Albert Reynolds with recitations and readings. Five children were baptized and lower-class members received potted plants. Sunday School will close until the first Sunday of September.
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