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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
8
Over 1000 people attended a two day Summer Festival Gathering at Gat Vose picnic grounds on June 24 25 to celebrate Co operation. Maynard a member of Rochdale Co operatives was noted. Despite the worst weather in festival history the crowd remained lively with a Saturday dance led by Shep Wolan and his band.
Sudbury water officials set a minimum yearly rate of 16 dollars, payable quarterly in advance at 4 dollars per 5000 gallons. Extensions to Concord road beyond current service and to Holmans Pine Rest district were not granted, and 40 thousand dollars for extensions was not appropriated. The all day festival program was shortened by weather, featuring races, contests, and a cooperative centennial celebration promoting cooperation as a democratic model.
The Acton school committee met in a special session Monday evening at the high school. Seaman Charles Heath has finished boot training at Sampson New York and is home on leave with his wife and young son Teddy on Newtowne road.
Public notice warns motorists to display vehicle tax stamps on windshields starting July 1. Drivers without stamps face a $28 fine and potential penalties at the post office.
Concord H Bigelow Hills was reelected chairman of the Lincoln Red Cross branch for the coming year. The Lincoln branch operates under the Concord chapter. Mrs. Mara celebrates fiftieth anniversary at Lexington Road home. Coastguardsman Errisman home from eastern base with wife and infant daughter.
Sudbury registrars report six new registrations at the pre primary session last Wednesday raising the total number of voters to 981.
Sudbury. Roy Hawes relates how a cow he sold to a distant buyer returned to the Hawes farm after six weeks. The cow Libby was found at the pasture bars by 3 a.m. the next morning, much to the family's joy, as the children welcomed her back. Advertising pays best.
Maynard Miss Helen Derkas daughter of John Derkas and Ensign Edwin Gately son of Mrs Catherine Gately were married on Tuesday June 20 at Pensacola Florida. Rev Fr Donnelly officiated at the Main Side Naval Air Station chapel. The bride wore a powder blue street length gown with white accessories and white orchids. Brides maid Sophia Derkas wore yellow crepe with yellow and blue corsage. A reception followed at the San Carlos Hotel. The couple departed for duty in Georgia after the ceremony.
An eight member class celebrated a first communion at a church with Father Maciaszek directing the service. Stanley enjoyed several days at home on the high road last week as war bonds were bought.
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