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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1937
Page
6
A collage of satirical notes recalls diplomatic dress codes and old-time uniforms, mocks Hollywood style trends, and comments on political intrigue. It lampoons pretentious attire, praises top hats and medals, and nods to shifting power, finance, and modernizers amid global events.
A fragment explains how inward or outward turning pupils relate to vision type and how dilation and contraction relate to atropine effects. The text notes the pupil state reflects farsightedness or nearsightedness and mentions the alkaloid atropine as idle in dilation scenarios.
The readable text references a petition circulated in the state involving Charles F Hurley and the State high court. Details are incomplete but imply an official filing or legal action tied to the state judiciary.
Maynard notes St Bridget's Parish Players staged When Irigh Eyes are Smiling a three act comedy at the High School Auditorium. The production, set in a New York boarding house in the forties, drew a full house and will repeat on St Patrick's Day. Cast features Rita Foley Catherine Coughlan J Francis Cleary Jane Johnson and Leo Mullin among others with Deane Priest providing music between acts.
Sudbury firefighters welcomed Monday's snow and rain which temporarily ended the glass fire menace in buildings. A Miss Carolyn Guptill dancing school fancy dress party delighted pupils with playful costumes. Prize winners for best costumes were Jason Taylor of North Sudbury for boys and Marie Nelson of East Sudbury for girls.
The New England Police Revolver League begins its four week series on March 18 at the indoor range in Town Hall. Concord’s team, though a small department, is rated as one of the best in New England.
A Friday evening meeting of the South Bedford extension group occurred at Mrs Richard Powderly home on South road. Miss Pettee from the County Extension bureau in Concord gave a talk on children and Natelon ren. A quilting party will be held at Mrs Ruth Johnston Mapto street home.
Maynard resident Alice McAvoy died at her home on Spring Lane after a long illness. She was 60, born in Maynard, and is survived by one sister, Miss Mary McAvoy. Funeral is tomorrow at St. Bridget's Church with a nine o'clock requiem mass.
The Acton High School boys’ teams finished their season after a loss in the consolation game to Woodbury High School New Hampshire at Townsend. The girls remain with two games on schedule against Concord at home Wednesday and Peters’ High School at Southboro next Monday.
Sudbury High school presents The Big Cheese a three act comedy by Eugene G Haffer on April 16 at Town Hall. Walla Larkin a factory bookkeeper pretends to be president of a cheese company and navigates a string of awkward misunderstandings to win back Doris from Brewster and regain a friend.
Mrs Eleanor Ingham widow of John Ingham leaves Boston aboard the Samaria for Yeadon near Leeds England to visit her brother John Birdsall. This marks her ninth Atlantic crossing.
The Maynard selectmen protest the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission ruling on licenses for Russo Brothers and Riley. They appeal to Attorney General Paul A Dever seeking an official ruling, arguing improper procedures and discretionary overreach by the Commission in granting or refusing licenses for a Maynard tavern and a Russo restaurant.
The Maynard Grange sets a Thursday gathering at 9 PM in the Grange hall featuring a one act play He Liked Them Modern by Acton Grange and a Virginia Bourke solo with dancing and a food sale run by the Home and Community Service committee. Tickets from lecturer Mrs Leslie Sims.
The Rock Easter play in three acts is staged by three Maynard youth groups. Henry Tatler as Simon Peter Ruth Berglind as Adina and cast members Bilson Lester Puffer lead strong performances. Proceeds fund Young People's leadership training.
Gilbert M. Hawkes of 21 Brown Street Maynard died at home Thursday morning at age 69. Born in Charlemont he lived in Maynard 27 years and is survived by his wife N Frances Hawkes and brother Frank Hawkes of West Concord. He worked 49 years with the Boston and Maine railroad, retiring a year ago as South Acton station agent. He belonged to Hope Lodge A F and A M Gardner and was a Knight Templar. Funeral service was held Sunday at Union Congregational Church with Masonic rites at the church and committal at Glenwood Cemetery.
State Public Works Commissioner William F. Callahan says the Concord Reformatory to Westminster route begins in May. The first section from Westminster to North Leominster will be bid in late April, with an overpass planned at Richardson's Crossing and a project that cuts Westminster to Concord travel time by about 30 minutes.
Acton selectmen appoint Waldo J. Flint as Soldiers' Relief agent due to increased workload. Michael J. Foley is reappointed chief of police Albert H. Perkins remains superintendent of highways Charles A. Durkee is reappointed burial agent E Lessie Laird drawn for jury duty in Middlesex Superior Court Notices call for residents with dump truck equipment to register with the board on March 17 at 7 p.m.
Maynard High School announces the Class of 1938 will hold its Junior Prom Friday April 30 with plans for a large event. A top orchestra is being considered. Faculty advisor is Miss Marie Massone and the committee includes Albert Bachrach Karen Saarinen Lyli Tervo Rita Gallagher Darttel Sulliveds George Downey and John M.
Maynard Council K of C dedicated the new building at Nason and Sumner streets in a Sunday ceremony attended by over 200 members and guests. The two story brick hall seats 250 and hosts club rooms and a kitchen on Summer Street level. The project, begun after the Riverside Co operative Association fire, was funded by Maynard Council Building Association with officers led by Thomas Duggan.
A meeting of the Acton Associates stockholders was held in South Acton rooms. John G. Maguire was elected. The report includes unclear remnants about further appointments and details.
Mrs Zwadski aged 20 of Maynard died after a three week illness, survived by her husband, a three week old daughter, her parents, sister Victoria Jakusik and brothers. She attended Maynard High School and was popular among young people. Funeral from her late home Thursday at 8 30 a requiem mass at St Casimir's at nine, Rev Joba, burial in St Get's cemetery.
The Maynard Operative Club will stage Eastman’s one act Bread in Worcester on Wednesday evening. Amateur thespians seek the year’s top award, following the previous win at Winckendon last spring. Cast includes Paul Heikkila Evelyn Saari Nick Rudziak Haldeh Nelson Mark Ketola.
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