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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1939
Page
5
Maynard residents attended the Finlandia Male Chorus concert in Boston and district meetings of youth groups. Civics and health topics dominated the week with WPA sewer work starting, a correction officer eligible list, school vacation closures, and local church activities including Rainbow Girls and Pilgrim Fellowship events.
The writer expresses gratitude to friends for gifts cards and flowers received during illness. Special thanks are given to school children for a flower and fruit bouquet and notes the surprise gift from a wicker basket. The message closes with appreciation for the thoughtful community.
An advertisement from American Supply at 60 Nason Street Maynard promotes white cotton matinees for summer wear. The listing highlights fabric quality and availability for customers seeking light, durable apparel.
In Hollywood fashion notes and film gossip, Joan Crawford reportedly received a gold cap from cameramen for cooperation. Wax and glass foot props for Ice Follies of 1939 are described, with real Crawford photos in a lobby display. Celebrity styling at Santa Anita highlights include Louise Campbell’s all brown outfit with suede accessories. William Collier Sr remains active in character roles amid rumors about his status. Gale Sondergaard reveals she lost a witch role due to perceived excess sex appeal and sequins in The Wizard of Oz style testing.
Maynard, Maryland, a government relief project town, builds apartments to shelter 80 workers from Washington, D. C. It runs its own government and houses modern stores and a large consumer cooperative.
The Maynard Anchor and Ark Glee Club directed by Frank T Holland joined an observance marking the 160th anniversary of Washington's inauguration at First Parish Church Stow. The group aims for top honors in the New England Federation of Male Glee Clubs contest in New Haven on Saturday May 13.
Monday afternoon whist party awarded to Elisabeth Mrs William Fitzgerald and list of winners includes Elizabeth White Playart Margaret Me a Boothroyd Alice Gilleney Mrs Eli a Greet Elizabeth Suate Sheehan Sarah King Yabelle Warren Eva Morr Rodway Addie Wolfe and special Beth White.
Margaret Claflin received an award at a whist party held at George’s residence on Garfield Street. Prizes in the event were won by Mrs. Frank, Mrs. Mabel Tobin, Cella, Mrs. W. Graham, Mrs. Helen Mullin, and Mrs. Angus Hanson. The same venue will host a follow up gathering on Saturday at the same time and place.
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