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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1940
Page
2
A chaotic street scene unfolds as a trolley incident draws bystanders and a guardian reports a fare dispute involving a young rider. Separate civic note highlights include New Yorker quiz trends, Western questions, and immigrant musician Miss Morini seeking further Americanization.
Assoc Prof Walter Kotschnig tells Holyoke College students to keep minds open but not to the point of harming intellect. He condemns students who go to college merely to gain skills and urges intellectual honesty and a search for meaning.
A brief contrived note describes a long move in Minnesota where a piano was relocated three blocks, mentioning an individual named M. Shearer in a fragmented account. The text hints at distance and effort but lacks full context or clear dates.
The International Parade and supper at Memorial Congregational Church vestry on Friday drew about 800 spectators. Countries were represented by members in costume, with performances by Arthur Fay, Arthur Beamish, William Brennan, Mrs. C H Way, Maxwell P Ratton, Philip Ames, Barbara Giles, Alfred F Bonazzoli, Mrs. Marguy Beckwith, and others. Finland and Sweden featured ensembles, a German band, and a final chorus with the audience and Ace Burns orchestra. Supper was organized by a committee led by Mrs. Harry Ames and E Norman Bowry chaired arrangements.
Republican and Democratic town committees for Maynard are to be elected at the Presidential primary on April 30. Lists of candidates were sent to the town clerk. Republicans include Sims and several named residents, while Democrats feature William H. Scully and others. Veteran chair notes retirement to allow younger Democrats to lead.
Joseph Parkin of 23 Elm Street Maynard died this morning at his home after a long illness. He was 72, born in England and lived in Maynard over fifty years. Survived by wife Suzanna, daughters Ethel Taylor and Laura Parkin, and son George Parkin of California. Funeral Saturday at home with Rev. Halsey I. Andrews officiating. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
Charles Nicholson of Elm Street returned home Tuesday morning from Emerson Hospital in Concord where he had been recovering after injuries.
Retired Medford Deputy Fire Chief Harvey defeats Caucus nominee Raymond Durkee for a three year selectman term at the town election. Miss Fanny Davis edges Everett Montague for reelection on school committee petitions. Montague and Davis results could set a caucus versus petition precedent. Total votes 885 of about 1500 registered.
Town officials prepare for the Maynard annual meeting with 82 warrant articles. Finance Committee supports most departmental appropriations but differs on three items including school and memorial park funding. Officials discuss street acceptances and fireworks funding, with total recommended appropriations at 325,844 and snow removal rapidly depleting funds. Attorney Benjamin Piece to preside as moderator and appoint three Finance Committee members.
In Bedford the Monday vote totals show three contests. Frank Cloutier won selectman for three years with 317 votes, defeating Louis Pfeiffer 264 and John Lord 126. CLA Cutler won School Committee over Bodkin, 406 to 237, while Road Commissioner Harry Hartwell prevailed over John Jewett. All other offices were unopposed. Town Meeting is next Monday in the School House.
Mr Nicholson, fined since last September, sustained two broken hips when his garage collapsed on him. He is able to get about with crutches and remains in reasonable health despite the injuries.
The Maynard Post Auxiliary organizes a social dance at Bedford U S Veterans hospital to aid disabled veterans on March 7 or 8 in the evening. The delegation plans to leave between 7 and 7 30 and will collect home made candy donations for the men, to be given to Mrs Margaret Booth rord or any member.
The Acton Church reports 150 in attendance and 48 new members admitted at the Holy Communion service Sunday at Center Church. Of the new members 21 were youths and 22 adults, all voluntary affiliations during Rev. Lynne Townsend's monthlong pastorate. The pastor’s sincerity and parish cooperation are credited.
The March 8 meeting features Mrs Sherman Hardy of Lexington as guest speaker on herbs. Mrs Arthur Hall runs ticket distribution for the Boston Flower Show and notes this is the last local chance to buy tickets by calling Acton 241.
The Home and Community Service Committee of the Avc ton Grange will sponsor a benefit whist party on March 19 for the Finnish Relief Fund. Mrs. Alice Perkins chairs the operation with assistants Miss Virginia Milbery Mrs Lawrence Tucker Mrs Harriett Taylor and Mrs Elwin Hollowell coordinating efforts to ensure a big success.
March meeting of Mizpah Rebekah Lodge announced with details for attendees and schedule. The notice lists event timing and related participants, inviting members to attend.
Cheslak wins the top vote in Maynard annual town officers election. He is a Maynard native and Holy Cross College graduate, among eight candidates contesting the seat.
In Sudbury on Monday John C. Hall won the selectman seat with 250 votes over R. E. Hawes who had 232. Arthur N. Howland captured the school committee post with 325 votes against Maxwell P. Eaton who had 242. Despite rain and sleet, 592 of 917 voters cast ballots.
Mrs Eleanor Dale died at her Bedford home Sunday morning at age 98. She previously lived in East Boston and Newburyport before moving to Bedford about six years ago. A requiem high mass was sung at St Michael's Church and she was buried in Shawsheen cemetery. Surviving are her daughter Mrs Fred Sullivan, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Acton members of the Musketaquid Gun Club of Concord recently elected Jack Hilliard as president Frank T Holland as secretary Dr Ormy L Clark elected to the Board of Directors along with Archie Simpson as vice president Glenn Swett treasurer and other board members Leslie Anderson Macone Bradaxk H Maynard and H A Priest from Rowe Bradaxk ex and Rowe noted among the names.
Maynard voters cast 3386 ballots in a swift campaign at the auditorium. Cheslak led with 1285 votes followed by Sims 1229 and Lent 1160, while several incumbents and candidates for boards of Health Public Welfare and other posts were defeated or reelected amid school and retirement system debates.
Maynard Roma Lodge of Italy held an election Sunday naming Charles Primiano president, Mrs Frank Fin vice president, Vincent P oral secretary, reg treasurer Frank nocchi, financial secretary Raphael Veleno, orator Patsy Veleno, sentinel Santo Ve santo, trustees DiGraffa and others. Officers to be installed first Sunday in April.
Maynard Lodge B R O cooperates in a highway safety campaign. A meeting will be held at El Abet night March 15. The program includes entertainment and social.
An enthusiastic group met at the home of Mrs on Main Street Well a Pay sh 8 ares out talon see girls. Officers listed include Hartwell as president Barry as secretary and Ballard as song and game leader.
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