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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1931
Page
2
Maynard residents saw a busy week with election matters, school staff changes, a high school chorus concert, and community club activities. Local figures like Morgan and Crowe were noted with various civic and social engagements, along with upcoming church and fraternal events and a public supper at the Methodist vestry.
A Grange whist event at Mrs. Mary Tawton's Brooks Street home Monday afternoon named winners Mrs Gladys MacLane Mrs Lila Har and Mrs Beatrice Jordan. A follow-up whist evening for the Grange Lecturer’s fund was announced at Mrs. Lowike Comeat’s home for next Monday night.
Maynard A meeting of the White Cross Guild was held Sunday night at Cooperative Hall. Mrs A A Hilferty and Herbert Martin chaired the Old Folks Dance committee which reported the event the most successful financially in years. Donations were more numerous than previous years.
The Young People’s Society of the Union Congregational church held a Sunday evening debate on the topic That Science Leads to God. Maynard Marsden and Eben Swanson argued the affirmative, Anta Fay and Edith France the negative. Judges Marion Raven, Ethel Butterworth, and Ruth Thorne presided. The affirmative won. Sudbury Young People’s Society members attended as guests.
Clementina wife of Louis Cocco of Florida Road died at Emerson hospital on Wednesday March 4 at age 24. She is survived by her husband her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Dalli a sister Annie Lalli and brother Michael Balli. Funeral Saturday at St Bridgetts church with requiem mass by Rev Walter Roche. Interment in Vatish Cemetery. Grocery Whist at Progressive Temple Pythian Sisters held a social with prizes awarded to numerous members.
Charles Gager of Newtown, a longtime resident of this town, died Thursday at age 80. He was born in Norwich, Connecticut, and lived here for ten years. Survived by his wife and one daughter. Funeral set for Saturday afternoon at the Union church with Rev. Matthew Vanes officiating. burial at the cemetery.
Quincy seized a late lead over Yip sel 47 48 at Parker Street Hall Saturday night in a torrid basketball duel. Agius and Olson led Quincy with strong twin scoring as Kiki Kangas and Tanio Torppa provided key local offense. In a preliminary, the Collegians defeated Parma Club 92 14 with Jog Columbo scoring 13 for the winners.
The American Wooten Company reports a deficit for the year ended December 31 1930 of 3 405 250 before depreciation. After deducting 1 492 and 84 for this charge a net deduction from surplus of 4 897 584 is shown. This compares with a deficit in 1929 and with $18 913 162 on December 31 1928. Working capital at year end 1930 was 56 against 68 456 053 the prior year.
The school will stage the well known college comedy Aunt Lucia on April 6 and 7 under the auspices of Joyce Kilmer Union. A local cast of 260 students will participate in the production.
Hundreds of Christian Endeavor members from Middlesex County and beyond gather in Waltham and Concord for a 1981 convention. Dr Daniel A Poling International President will address the morning session with Dr James Gordon Gilkey and others leading afternoon events. A parade and visits to local points of interest round out the program with Union officials and local organizers coordinating sessions.
A letter from Dr Philip Laskey, Harvard Medical School graduate and former Maynard High School teacher, surfaces tying him to Mrs Ellis the Haverhill hammer victim. Laskey recalls students and era, notes 18 years in Haverhill, and shares plans to reconnect with old Maynard friends.
Local PC bowling teams continued their march with a victory over Fitchburg Virts, led by Tom Maly for honors. The match rolled Friday night at Seam alleys, with BHW closing on the heels.
Miss Dorothy Bamford, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bamford, celebrated a surprise birthday party Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Alan Weaver in Stow. The gathering included a cake by Mrs Weaver and music and games that contributed to a joyful evening with Larter Sr and Robert Lester Jr in attendance.
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