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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1941
Page
6
A Saturday afternoon event on March 15 presents American movie scenes including the Declaration of Independence and Lincoln at Gettysburg. Proceeds benefit children through the sponsoring church committee led by Mrs. Lawrence Ter.
Sudbury residents and friends honor Mrs John G Woods who served as town accountant for fifteen years. She moves to Buffalo with her husband and receives a Waltham wrist watch as a token of remembrance from officers and townspeople.
St Bernard’s Midgets vs Saint Stephens of Framingham was canceled and may be rescheduled for Sunday. Bids opened on a new Concord theatre with construction planned to start next month. Rev. Austin Rice of Wakefield will preach at Trinitarian Congregational Church midweek service. Mrs. William Faversham’s Concord Class A badminton team defeated Old Orchard 40 in Greater Boston league, placing fourth. George Tarbell spoke to Concord Rotarians. some members to help start a Rotary Club in Groton. First Parish Church hosted sermons on Experiments in the Kingdom and Patience of Christ during Lent. Mmerson Society attended a North Middlesex Federation meeting in Billerica Hawthorne Chapter O B S meets Wednesday at Masonic Temple. Mrs. Sue Lyon to lead Concord Council K of O meeting. Lt. John A. Hutchinson leaves for Fort Benning to attend Ots course. stationed at Camp Edwards with Concord Company H, may be promoted to captain on return.
The Sudbury High School debate team under coach Russell B Ford will present a Grange sponsored event at the Grange hall in Sudbury Center on March 26 at 8 p.m. The topic favors increased federal power with affirmative speakers John helder Milton Bartlett Patricia Goodnow and negative speakers Winthrop Fairbank Priscilla Goodnow Gertrude MacArthur. Roland Haton will speak for the aff irmative and Stuart Edgerly for the negative.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a ward attendant position at the Veterans Administration Facility in Bedford and Northampton Massachusetts with annual pay of 1920 dollars and a 396 dollar deduction for quarters subsistence and laundry. Applications must be filed by March 13 1949 at the Boston district office or post offices in Massachusetts.
An ounce of mirth is worth a pound of sorrow says the emblem of Baxter era wisdom. The note presents a concise aphorism valued as a guiding sentiment for readers seeking uplifting reflections.
Superintendent releases Acton High and Junior High honor rolls listing students by grade with high honors and near honors. Percentages on the honor roll range from about 13 to 42 across grades, highlighting named students in each category.
Maynard The Anchor and Ark Glee Club of the Charles A Welch lodge A F and AM rehearses for its annual spring concert at George Washington auditorium next month. Miss Zarahi Elmassian will be soloist. Over 140 associate members have signed up in anticipation of a sellout. The spring festival will be held at Medford High School auditorium, sponsored by the Newton Glee Club.
Sunday Services at 10 45 and Sunday School at 10 45 with Wednesday Testimonial Meeting at 7 45. Reading Rooms open 2 to 5 pm except holidays. Golden Text from Psalms 119 89 90 leads to the Lesson Subject Substance. Included passages from James 5 and Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy are listed.
Local Luther League members marked the 84th anniversary in Fitchburg with President N. A. Keto delivering greetings from Maynard. The Maynard Church Choir performed, and a vestry meeting planned an annual bazaar set for March 22 with further event details discussed.
Local Maynard shop offers expert radio repair and complete service for any make or model. Stock includes tubes and parts. contact number 866 R.
The article recalls local youths who quit early but urges rebuilding a club scene. It highlights former high school stars who began in small local games and later joined minor leagues, praising perseverance and urging organized youth efforts ahead of spring training.
Benny Sofka stationed at Fort Wright N Y in headquarters and Fort Theatre work. Charlie Williams transferred from Fort Devens to Fort Wright. Frank Novick promoted to corporal at Fort Edwards. Benny Hakala at Fort Banke promoted to corporal. Stanley Wicko cooks at a fort in Boston harbor. Howard Boeske at Fort Knox Kentucky. Johnny Grujewski in Savannah Georgia a mechanic in the air corps. Louis S Graceffal at Fort Benning GA with Co B 17th ordnance company. Several Fort Edwards boys hope for a Massachusetts contingent in Florida.
The Maynard Committee on Public Safety urges men and women to register for a nonmilitary defense service. Registration is Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings this week at the Legion headquarters from 7 to 6 o’clock. The committee lists James A. Coughlas as chairman and includes Police Thief Henry Piecewicz Angus Hanson adjutant F J DeMars Post A L and John O Leary president of the Maynard Testilo Union as members.
Ashley Sied Hil received his father, a doctor in Boston, as part of the commissioned young Shedden ceremony, with details indicating family ties and the city setting.
The Maynard Junior Bowling League wraps its season with a banquet at Bikehall featuring a chicken dinner and entertainment. Silver Streak led by William Morrill won the league, Hoosier Hot Shots placed second, Green Raiders third, Fighting Irish fourth. Local officials Raymond Kane and Billy Lesage hold president and secretary posts amid about 45 members and guests.
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