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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1940

Page

5

Local events and meetings reported from Fitchburg and nearby towns

Reports detail a family group from Bermuda visiting Fitchburg and a charity benefit for the Finland relief fund. Senior figures Mary Stone and Mrs Koponen attend meetings. Frank J DeMars Post holds a rescheduled post gathering. Rebekah lodge members travel to Natick for a meeting. Miss McAuslin wins a mystery march prize. Commander Baron named to the Military Affairs committee for a summer National Legion convention in Boston.

Bermuda Miesner Helen Ma Willi Saari Fitchburg “Fho Mary’ ‘Stone Reputy Martial Abbie’ Isner Vetaty Star of Hope Lodge Mattboro Mater ‘Koponen Udusucer Ee ‘Atd Ae Géorge Koponen Harley Hospital Dorchester Gertrude Prestott Ma‘rion Butterworth Abbie Isner Edith “McAustin Eleanor Jones Natick Regekah McAuslin William’ F Baron Frank J DeMars Post Ay I National Legion Boston

Finnish Relief Fund Dance and Mikado Show Planned

Listings show marriage notices, civic events, and theater plans in Worcester. The Mikado operetta directed by Grace Sailo will be staged for the Finnish Relief Fund in May with rehearsals under way. A March 30 union social at Pastime Hall features Ed Harvey and his orchestra.

Fameast & Sullivan U. T Diliky Hiell Ed Harvey

Easter Flower Sale at Hawks Shop in Mayhard

Lilies tulips and assorted spring flowers offered by Hawks Flower Shop on Nason Street with delivery to nearby town areas. Mayhard advertisement notes broad selection and delivery options.

Hawks Flower Shop Nason Sti Mayhard

Finnish Congregational Church hosts guest speaker and social hour

The Finnish Congregational Church in West Medway invites the public to an eight o clock service with guest speaker Ollendorff of the Amen's League Massasetts Congregational Conference on Thursday evening. Miss Katri Kiflponen and Annie Huikari will sponsor the coffee table at the social hour after the service. Friday service with Holy Sulanenen conducted by the pastor at 7:30 pm. Sunday school starts at 10 am with a conser by the Sunday school. Sunday afternoon after service with sermon and music at 7:30 pm.

Finnish “Congregational Church Ollendorff West Medway Amen's League Massasetts Congregational Conference Katri Kiflponen Annie Huikari Priday Young Basar

Local Sewer Commission Formed With New Officers

Flaherty returns home after a southern sojourn as the Sewer Commission organizes for the year with Walter Denniston as chairman, Fred Bison secretary, and Thomas Tierney. At Mrs Fred Palmers weekly whist party prizes go to Mllea Kelley Mary Tobin Mary Gilleney Amy Ryan Florence Hansen Alice Murphy Misa Margaret Claffin Ellene Mullin Lessie McGarry and Ernest Johnston. Laura Jones captures the special prize.

Join Flaherty Sewer Commission Walter Denniston Fred Bison Thomas Tierney Fred Palmer Mise Lea Kelley Mary Tobin Mary Gilleney Amy Ryan Florence Hansen Alice Murphy Mise Margaret Claflin Elléne Mullin Lessie McGarry Ernest Johnston Laura Jones

Flaherty Visit Ties to Orlando School Training

Johnny Flaherty, son of Dr and Mrs Edward J Flaherty of Main Street, is reported visiting at an umpire's school in Orlando Florida. The report notes his progress and potential promotion next year as he continues conditioning and training.

Flaherty Johnny Flaherty Orlando Florida Mis Edward J Flaherty Main Street Johnny Taade

Clinic Names 46 Babies Examined in March Session

Dr A W Bukowski led a baby health clinic with assistance from Miss Mary Ward. A total of 46 infants were examined. The next clinic is scheduled for Thursday afternoon March 28.

Maynard A.W. Bukowski Mary Ward Realth Nnrea

Maynard Local Union Whist Winners Named at Co-op Hall

The Maynard Local Union No. 12132 UMWA held a whist party last Wednesday at the Co-op Hall. Winners included Mary Tobin Edna Horstpotte Mary Cahoon Blanche Johnson Mary Sheridan Alice Johnson Mary Connors Elizabeth Carey Margaret Curley Florence Hansen Hisse Burgess Alice Murphy Mrs Ruth Perkins Alice Murphy John Olsen Arthur Trombly Ann Christian and Mrs Robert. A special prize went to Newton Aether. A party is planned for Wednesday evening March 27 at 8 o'clock at the Co-op Hall.

Co-op Ann Christian Robert Newton Co-op-hall

Garden Club Meeting Monday Focus on Cacti

The Coenen will present William B Carter as speaker on cacti at the garden club gathering Monday. All members are urged to attend.

William B Carter

Fragmentary obituary notices from Tilton and Lowell

Fragmented obituary fragments mention Mrs Jerty ay at General Hospital and Mrs William with a cousin Mrs E Branton in New Hampshire. References to funeral services near St Petersburg and burial in Lowell are incomplete and unclear.

Jerty General Hospital William Branton Inollard N. H St.’ Peterburg Tilton Buria Lowell

Easter Flower Items Sold Across Surrounding Towns

Easter flower sales and assorted spring goods are reported in surrounding towns including Hawes and Maynard. Vendors Fidip Ghop and others offer lilies, lilies, and spring arrangements at various shops and markets.

Lilles Hawes Fidip Ghop Maynard—ady

New England Musical Groups Present Annual Concert

The George Washington auditorium hosts a renowned New England musical organization, featuring the glee club in a Wednesday evening program. Guest artist Elnammian, a famed concert soprano, headlines as the club recently performed with Concord Legion Bank at the Veterans Building in Concord last Friday.

Newland Theip ‘Rvare Glee Club George: Washington Zeruhi

Minstrels Prepare Annual Show for April 1 2

The Maynard group of the Knights of Columbus rehearses for the annual show to be staged in the George Washington auditorium on April 1 and 2. Postmaster Frank C. Sheridan leads the effort assisted by Albert Murphy and James B. Farrell, veteran minstrel organizers.

Maynard George Washington Auditorium Capea Ae Frank C. Sheridan Albert Murphy James B. Farrell

Concert nets 257 for Finland benefit event

Proceeds from a Sunday concert at the Eight School auditorium for Finland Reeves totaled 257.45 dollars. The money has been forwarded to Ree for relief efforts.

Maynard

Pioneers Aim To Film Birds In Mexico Inspired Expedition

A group including Rhardy and Albert Keddie with Larole Lombard plans a short wave radio aided expedition to Mexico. They seek to shoot birds with a camera, featuring Jack Norton and Charlie Ruggles in a new Madelein Carroll era context. Norton plays a bartender as Ruggles jokes about a drunken past. A later anecdote recalls a large wild cat incident.

Rhardy A. la Keddie ‘Albert Larole Lombard California Mexico War Banks, Jr Hay Ody Ralrhies

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