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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1939
Page
5
A fragmented report describes airborne pest control dust from planes sprayed over California orchards. The dust threatens pilots by static discharge and mechanical damage while decimating crops like lettuce prunes and apricots. Experts warn the chemicals pose health risks to crews and bystanders and call for safer application methods.
Fragmentary note argues high caste customs in India limit marriage choices with four of five men unable to wed due to eligible wives and superstitions. Mentions Edward A. Social Service in India as a cited source.
Maynard High School baseball, led by captain Frankie Wottkiewicz and pitcher Frank Kirank, finished with a strong Midland League showing and a tie for second in Middlesex. Reggie Gawyer coached a team powered by Creighton and Gudzinowicz, posting solid averages and earning state scholastic consideration.
A Maynard family on Mill Street awoke to a lightning strike that damaged a radio, china closet, cabinet glass, and window panes. Mr and Mrs Naylor their son Radssel and daughter Mrs Lester Bonin with two Winston Salem grandchildren escaped unharmed.
Maynard Robert Sheridan and Master Frank head the Knights in Washington D C with 4 brothers listed.
In Sudbury a June Saturday ceremony united Mies Lilli Davison daughter of Fire Chief William E. Davison and her groom George Albert Haynes. Rev George H. Clarke presided under an evergreen arch with peonies. Cousin Miss Marjorie Gutheim and best man Lyn Sang attended the couple. The scene included music by Mrs Perkins of Bedford Sethore.
A baby girl named Nancy Buikala died after slipping in a wooden yard between pickets. Dr Alexander Bukowski pronounced her dead at the scene. Funeral services were held at home followed by burial in Glenwood cemetery. The family, including twins and siblings, mourns the loss.
Sudbury diplomas were awarded to 15 seniors at a graduation in Town Hall attended by a full audience. The program featured a floral arch, class motto Forward, and colors orchid and gold. Speeches by Mary Bartlett Marjorie Martin and Nancy Fairbank highlighted town history and business topics, with awards to Bartlett for the Readers Digest prize and DAR Citizenship honors.
A local boy under sixteen underwent a lung operation during the week at Reston Hospital. The report notes the procedure was performed and the boy’s condition is being monitored as recovery proceeds.
Acton High School held commencement exercises for 28 graduates in a candlelit ceremony. The program featured a senior orchestra, vocal solos, and a class gift presentation by David Jenks. Valedictorian John H. Anderson read an essay advocating vocational education, followed by a reception in the science room.
Maynard High prepares for a full Class Night with 114 graduates the largest in history. The program includes speeches by principal and students, a choral selection, instrumental numbers, and the presentation of diplomas by J Francis Cleary.
Maynard Richard Allen and Raymond Connors were named to the Board of Fire Engineers succeeding Walter Priest and Michael Louka. Fire Chief George T. Priest was reap pointed as a member and reappointed as chief of the engineers, a position he has held for 22 years.
Amid garbled text a town committee outlines plans for a July 8 celebration with open day events, home restorations, and appeals for participants. The Fire Parish church event schedule includes a drum performance and a speaker lineup aimed at community unity and public participation.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces competitive examinations for positions to be filled. Applications must be filed by July in specified offices East of the Mississippi and by a later date for Colorado and Westward regions. The notice lists courses including entomology and plant health with a $1 annual fee and related requirements.
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