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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1939
Page
3
The text presents a scattered, recipe style fragment noting a Wisconsin origin for a meat loaf dish. It references beef and pork mixtures, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, butter, pepper, and baking at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. The fragment mentions basting and finishing with cream poured over the meat after twenty minutes.
The Maynard Woman's club held its annual Neighborhood Afternoon Tuesday at K of C hall with many members and guests, including officers from nearby clubs. Mrs. Leslie Mé Garry presided as district director praised the club's spirit and orderly business. Two one act plays directed by Mrs. Wilder featured Hulda Taylor and a cast in Heaven Will Protect the Working Girl and The First Club Meeting with a large supporting hospitality group led by Mrs. Matthew A. Vance and many assistants.
A scrambled OCR fragment outlines veal preparation with celery and pimentos and a crown pork roast with cranberries apples and crackers. It mentions boiling water, gelatin, chilling, slicing for service, and oven temperatures around 425 degrees for crown roast. It also briefly references wild rice with mushrooms and butter. The text is garbled and incomplete.
The Ark Glee Club conducted a one hour radio program last Saturday evening directed by Frank T Holland. The program aired locally on WMAC and was carried by 17 Yankee Network stations with Harold A Merriam as soloist. Music lovers across the region joined in listening to the well blended male chorus. The concert was presented by the New England Federation of Men's Singing Clubs and affiliated groups.
The Adelphi class will sponsor aFAighiién Show to be presented at the church on Wednesday evening March 22 at 8 oclock directed by Mrs Phyllis Savikoski. Galvin Morse, after sixteen years service, declined another election as treasurer. William Naylor elected treasurer and Mrs Bertha Whitney secretary.
Town officials approved the company’s plan to maintain the midnight shift for the crime prevention unit, reaffirming the Waltham headquarters role and addressing patrol coverage to reduce disturbance during late hours.
A Sudbury Cub Pack forms inviting local youth to join as leaders announce a new program for Cubs. The effort aims to build community, skills, and outdoor activities through organized meetings and activities.
Rev John Is Cairns presided at quarterly conference reports were read and officers for the coming year were elected. Calvin Morse retired as treasurer after sixteen years. William Naylor named treasurer successor and Mrs Beith Whitney to collect. numerous trustees and committees named with Naylor, Parkin, Taylor and Hodges among organizers and officers named for Ladies Aid and church governance.
Ruth Wheeler Shan Ghia, member of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, spoke at a Memorial Hospital Woman's Association meeting on Thursday. Dr Rolang Cutler introduced her and praised the society's work. Luncheon followed under the direction of several association members.
The D A R Wayside Inn Chapter honored Miss Eimily and Mrs Frank W Morse as presenter. Regent Gerene Badger presided with district and state D A R figures in attendance. National Vice Chairman A W Prescott of Wollaston led the Advancement of American Music committee and showcased a music period talk with piano solos.
A meeting of the Dramatic Club will be held this evening at the home of the club’s president. Tickets for the Maynard v Parker show are expected to go on sale soon.
Sixteen Maynard High School students will compete in a town first dramatic contest at the high school auditorium next evening. The non profit event, organized by the Maynard Dramatic Club with school cooperation, offers cash prizes totaling 40 dollars and a modest admission fee to cover expenses.
Due to stormy attendance the annual town meeting was moved to next Monday at 7 PM. Thirty six residents braved the weather to attend. Moderator Albert Durkee called the meeting as roads remained treacherous with minor skids reported but no serious accidents. Garage owners benefited from the demand for winter safety gear.
A school bus stalled in a snow drift yesterday morning was freed after a new highway grader pried through the rifts. The effort opened the way and pupils were on hand early.
The Acton Board of Selectmen elected James Kansley again as chairman during an evening meeting. Vinond F. Durkee was chosen as board clerk, with the session continuing to address routine town matters.
Mrs Margaret Wilder 78 of Maynard died Tuesday morning at New England Con ness hospital after an operation. She leaves three daughters Mrs William Hanson and Florence Wilder a junior high teacher in Maynard Mrs Dorothy Bowie of West Concord two sons Fred Wilder and Frank Wilder both of Maynard a brother James Murphy and 16 grandchildren. Funeral Friday at St Bridget church with requiem at 9. Burial in parish cemetery.
The West Aktoh Precinct three fire company gave two evenings of minstrel performances at the West Acton Woman's Clubhouse. Local postmaster David R. Kinsley served as Interlocutor with Ruth Wetherbee directing. End men and a large chorus entertained a full audience with songs, dances, and comedic bits featuring many local performers and a lively cake walk.
The passenger train due at West Acton at 7 20 morning derailed at Richardson crossing tying up traffic for over two hours. Ayer locomotive was sent to reestablish service and a second freight derailment nearby led to the second locomotive being used. Traffic later returned near normal despite a severe storm.
Junior High students toured Maynard Trust Company during the week. Harold Morgan president led the group with Miss Mary A Dor Doyle principal and Miss Florence Wilder faculty through the vault and a machine demonstration.
A Bedford night meeting of the Bedford Boy Scout group, observed by the Parent Teacher Association, featured a demonstration by Dana B. of Bedford and his Scottish Deerhound named Wilson. He, with his wife, showed how the dog is trained to perform tasks, followed by a social hour with refreshments.
Waldo R. Alger of Great Road Bedford narrowly escaped on an icy morning drive toward Bedford Center when his truck slid and collided with a sedan driven by Mrs. Alice A. Flynt of Lincoene Avenue Chelmsford. Mrs. Flynt suffered a broken right ankle and bruises. Alger had facial and left arm injuries and was treated at home.
Last Wednesday evening the Legion Auxiliary hosted a whist and bridge party in Bedford Town Hall. Prizes in whist went to Mary McMahon, Rita Converse, Mareeret Lyle, Mrs F LaFleur, Rita, Mrs Gammon, Mrs Fitch, Miss Durant, Miss C Ormond, Miss M Cullinanne. Winners included Catherine McGreth and Mrs Brennan for top prizes. door prize and fruit basket on chalices were won by Miss Catherine.
Murray Bisbee Peppard of Maynard is named among Amherst College’s 15 top scholars in the 1939 class. The two winners will compete for the Bond Oration at commencement with a prize of 100 dollars.
The marriage of Mayhard-Ebba Ranghild Mark to the son of Mr and Mrs Wai ne is announced. The couple hail from 6 McKinley Street and are listed in the society notices of the local paper.
Water Commissioner James Powers and School Committeeman Arthur Howland report hydrant rental and school upkeep increases. Total appropriations reach 80,636.60, up from 5,534.60 last year, with numerous town accounts listed including Selectmen salaries and expenses, school committee costs, tax collector, town accountant, and public welfare, amid local debate on taxpayer burden and zoning measures.
Harold Priest was appointed permanent driver of the Maynard Fire Department’s Beset No 1 unit, marking a steadying move for the department's frontline crew.
A fragmented report notes that an organized minority has no more chance than the well aged ball. The line hints at political evaluation but lacks clear names, dates, or places for fuller details.
A fragment notes feelings spanning from 7:30 to 1:20 in the night, indicating an emotional period documented in the source.
Members of the Edwardg oe Met women observe the continental entertainment centennial with a House day event at the Woman's Club. Speakers are planned to mark the memorable occasion for the Post and the Auxiliary.
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