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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1939
Page
3
A license was granted for a Congregational club on Main Street Wing after a hearing with twenty local citizens present. The club will operate from its current location and may open by July 31, with Spratt serving as president.
At the 22nd annual indoor State Scholastic Meet in Boston Garden on Saturday Maynard Bruno placed third in the shot put with a strong 46 feet 8 7 8 inches. Kan-ga-niva posted a steady 48 feet as a senior class winner, while Manty Moach Channe rates as a top Finnish weightman nearby.
The Universalist church outlines a Lenten series titled A Man's Life and Religion led by Dr Milburn. Topics include Man's Life of God Man's Responsibility and Man's Vision with an Easter lecture on Oberammergau depicting a hundred scenic tableaux.
The readable fragments indicate a case involving SES with alleged actions referenced but details are incomplete and unclear. No specific dates people or organizations are verifiable from the text.
Local Auxiliary unit announces a essay contest for students ages 4 to 18. Prizes include 7.00 for first place and 3.00 for second, with Maynard, Massachusetts participation and a May or June award by local judges.
The locals beat the Bombers 49 to 41 as Maynard and Lubin led with steady floor play. Norgoal and Pic, supported by Leavenworth and Jim, helped hold the lead through a second half surge, with referee Tom Lanigan calling a hard smashing game.
Maynard's thirty members of the Maynard Cooperative Club participated in the New England Federation of Co op Clubs winter festival held Sunday at Mt Massachusetts. The delegation joined in the program including the skiing division led by George Rye.
Fragmentary notice mentions residents on Prospect Street and Maple Street. Mrs Flora Gravess reports improvements to property while a Pig with throat infection is observed near the area. The text references Lyde and Acton Mre and suggests people moving about despite illness.
A noon meal was served at the church last Thursday as the Church Aid held a monthly meeting. Letters were read from Mrs Phileas Kennedy and others thanking supporters for their interest. Mrs Kennedy and the retired Mission group plan to keep in touch and promote work in Albania this year.
Mrs Agnes James Bertwell, daughter of Mrs Andrew J Phillips formerly of Harriv Street North, died in Yon Tuesday February 21 in Portland Maine. Many friends here will sympathize with her death. Funeral services were held at B Long Memorial Chapel Friday at 2 86 pm.
Services for the late Mrs Bridget Roche were held at the home on February 22 followed by a requiem mass. Deacon James and Rev were noted among officiants in a solemn funeral arrangement at Acton home.
An OCR fragment lists numerous names and addresses across three precincts including Merion D, Thomas OC, Cart A, Jeaste, Matsathuset Samuel, Arthur L, Ruth W Fan, Priest A. Knipper, Concord yee Herbert L, Thelma M sher, Hilet J. Torkelsen, and others. It mentions Main Street and Massachusetts Avenue among locations and notes a session from noon to 10 p.m. with voting context implied.
The family of the late Mrs Bridget Roehe of Acton expresses heartfelt thanks to all who offered help and sympathy after the recent bereavement. They especially appreciate the floral arrangements and the many mass ecards received.
EF Peterson tops a string record at 664 in BOS with 624 and 1690 total points, marking the highest string and total in the event. Peterson also achieves a 300 total in a separate category, showcasing peak individual performance across metrics.
The Candlelights of the local church plan Friday evening sewing at Miss Doris Hartwell Van’s home. Mrs Span eer Taylor hosts a Tuesday March 7 sewing meeting for the Brewer hospital project. Mr and Mrs James Mahoney hosted a wedding party for West Acton residents Sunday evening. The Evangelical Congregational Church pulpit will be filled Sunday March 45 by Rev Benjamin A Winnott with flowers from Mrs Grace Learn. August Johnson has returned home from the hospital. Mr and Mrs Daniel Scarlett report travels in the South en route to Mexico, Arizona to California, with Albert N MacDougal of West Acton. Extension Service Sewing project for Acton Woman’s club postponed to Wednesday evening March at the same location.
Acton Garden Club members will attend a March meeting featuring an illustrated lecture by Lawrence B. Pietcher on Preservation of Beautiful and Historic Places in Massachusetts. The topic includes life history and migration of the hummingbird with comments expected to enhance the season’s program. Stuart Allen will be present.
Mrs Walter Piper recently bought the Christensen property on Goodman Hill and is renovating with new bathroom and kitchen. The house is now connected to the town water system. Bad weather reduced Sunday visitors. local groups like the Tone Club and Pine Tree Patrol noted activities and a birthday celebration led by King Philip Road managing editor.
The report notes natural ice thick enough for use, Caroline Evelyn returning home from Marlboro hospital, and Frank Marsh purchasing a house and land from Oliver's estate. It mentions Mrs Maxwell P Eaton as president of the Woman's Club and a mid winter meeting in Boston. Also that Northcote visitors were in Lewiston, and a reception for Voices Players who performed Uncle Tom's Cabin at Wayland Town Hall, with hope to bring the play to Sudbury soon.
Mr and Mrs Earth Friedman of Waltham have leased the house and greenhouses on the Boston Post road from Ralph Howes who recently bought the property from Albert Stewart. Friedman is a landscape specialist with Wohlrath the florist and plans to begin planting soon.
The Reg-a-Day Poultry Club of Acton met at the home of Ruston “Culling” by Burton Wayne. Members discussed club matters and related poultry topics in a small gathering hosted by Ruston.
A solemn Catholic schedule is described for Lent at St. Casimir's church with the triduum, devotions, and evening services. Visiting clergy assist. a memorial Mass for Pope Pius XI was celebrated by Rev. John, the pastor, last Saturday morning.
The YPL.C. team built a late run to topple Lanesville after trailing 9-5 early. Jim Fraser and Wanhatalo led locals with strong scoring, while King and Hendrishsen contributed for the visitors as the final period decided the game.
Rev Benjamin A Wibnott is expected to supply scripture from the pulpit again next Sunday. The Woman's Church Aid organized a delightful weekend dinner at the church for a large number of attendees.
Fragmentary notes mention Harrison Bennett and a Dean's List at Northeastern with garbled wording. Possible reference to a student Bennett on a dean’s list, though exact details and full names are unclear due to OCR errors.
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