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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1941
Page
3
Maynard residents attended Legion Auxiliary and Women’s Club events while others welcomed visitors and noted engagements. Saint Casimir parish events and Easter observances featured among gatherings, with plans for open house at Emerson Hospital and a May 12 spring schedule shift at churches and clubs.
A brief appreciation message thanks friends for support during a silver anniversary celebration for Mrs Edward J Piaherty. The tone acknowledges deep gratitude and enduring friendship.
Maynard Mrs Gertrude Pres roth Marion Butterworth Mrs Mary Stone Mrs Abbie Isner and Mr Kila Price will attend the Re ee Assembly at Statler Hotel Boston on Thursday. Mrs Mary Stone district deputy of Warihoro lodge and Miss Edith Vane attended a turkey din- Totes MedaIre aid Jraie Aldrich Mrs Stone was presented a coffee ilex.
Card thanks Watertown community for kindness after bereavement with flowers and mass cards. John Smith and family express gratitude for support.
The Maynard Firemen's Relief Association expresses gratitude for the Splendid support at their annual benefit whist party. Chief George T. Priest credits the community for contributions of prizes and money, calling the event a heartening showing for a good cause.
The high school auditorium hosted a well attended Mothers Day program by the Junior Club. Mothers and guests including Mr. Albert Lever and Mrs. Lever joined the faculty as honored attendees. Miss Leona Arciszewski delivered a welcoming address as students presented the one act play A Girl for Gilbert led by Miss Jean Lynch.
The semi monthly baby conducted by the Board of Health will be held in the Health Center at 2 50 oclock Thursday afternoon. The public schools reopened Monday morning for its last term of the school year after the late spring vacation. Thomas Taps Negala veteran local long distance runner Mrs Neevala are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son last week. The Odd Fellows and Mizpah Rebekah lodges will jointly observe their anniversary at a special program in Odd Fellows hall this evening. The entertainment will include Thomas Drohan accordionist and stories, Jove and Gertrude tap acrobatic and novelty dancers Blanche Goldwaite character and comedy skits. John Pozarycki Harrison street has returned home from Miami Bessh Florida where he was employed during the winter months. The Pilgrim Fellowship of the Congregational Church conducted a successful food sale in K of C building Friday afternoon. Miss Mamie Nelson formerly of 21 Walnut street Maynard has entered the Household Nursing Training School for Attendant Nurses in Boston.
Final round of bridge and whist at St. Michael's church hall saw Mrs. Robert Riessle win $5 in bridge while Mrs Connie Poleo took $5 in whist. Additional winners include Mrs. John Cerasulo Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart Mrs. Charles Murray Mrs. Dorothy DeFelice Mrs. William Beccy Nicky Gennetti Josephine Folco Mrs. John McGrath Miss Catherine Cullinan Mrs. James Conners Mrs. John Squillane William Callahan and Mrs Smith.
The Finnish American League bids entries from major clubs and famous distance runners for the 13th annual six mile road race in Maynard on May 25. Expected entrants include Bob Campbell Henry Donahue Francis Darrah Fred McGlone John Simkonis and others. The course runs from Memorial Park to South Acton West Acton and Fort Pond Fort Pond finish. Entries to George Hekkala 56 Acton Street Maynard before May 21 for the six mile and two mile cross country pace.
Maynard High School begins a busy week with three games in two leagues. The Minutemen open at Milford in a Midland League game, then host Lexington at Crewe Park in a Middlesex League test on Friday, and travel to Winchester for another Middlesex League encounter next Tuesday.
Large crowds attended morning masses and evening devotions at St Cashair's church last weekend. A three day triduum ended with an impressive Sunday ceremony at four o'clock featuring a procession benediction and a sermon by Rev Dr Marskiewicz of Lowell and a welcome by Rev W F Maci asz ck.
John Loder a British naval officer in One Night in Lisbon was a World War I cavalry captain. Barbara Britton signed her Cecil B DeMille contract and began tests for Reap the Wild Wind all on the same day. Oscar Levant set to celebrate his twelfth studio anniversary after first appearance in Burlesque and later Kiss the Boys Goodbye features. Beulah Bondi Fuzzy Knight and others from The Trail of the Lonesome Pine reappear in The Shepherd of the Hills filmed at Bear Valley San Bernardino Mountains. Charlie Smith of Henry for President hopes to become a lawyer.
Middlesex County Council of the American Legion guests of Crossman Post 300 at Bedford Veterans Hospital Sunday afternoon. Dr Winthrop Adams welcomed all. Reports from state and county officers were read. Department Commander Grant reported support for President Roosevelt. Father Donnegan introduced as Catholic chaplain. More than 450 dined at supper served by Bedford and Lexington Auxiliaries. Entertainment followed.
Maynard Garden Club held a luncheon Monday at Mrs. Victor Peppard’s home. Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Case, and Mrs. Farnell led the session and roll call. Charles Warren reviewed the book Fun Scowers. A plant gate followed. The group will host the Spring Flower Show June 2 at Union Church vestry with speaker Witmers on Gardens and Sunsets. Public invited. small admission.
The Epworth Methodist church announces morning recognition for Mothers with a sermon titled Mothers of History. Epworth League meets at 6:00 p m on Security for the Unknown. Phila thea class hosts a gathering at Mrs Flora Foster 6 Parmenter Ave. May 24 church supper. Cambridge conference week includes Rev and Mrs Fulton attending. Church closed May 18 to attend conference in Cambridge.
The first dual high school track meet in two years unfolds Friday at Alumni Field on a reconditioned cinder track. Lexington and Maynard high teams are evenly matched and expected to produce a keen contest.
Cornelia Otis Skinner stars in a Golden's production of Theatre by Somerset Maugham and Guy Bolton at the Plymouth. The piece marks Maugham first foray into the theatre world in eight years as he lingers in the public eye for his France fall account in the Saturday Evening Post and his novel Up at the Villa. The menest-play, Theatre based on Maughams novel, explores the London theatre world in its serene peak.
Boston article accuses county workers of being coerced to oppose civil service expansion to county government. It cites threats over pension rights or jobs, notes alleged past pressure in Suffolk County, and outlines proposed merit based civil service provisions protecting current workers while excluding elective officials and policy heads.
Bedford Charles Hammond of Davis road is a patient in Arlington Symmes hospital. Mrs Grace Whittaker Fitchdale avenue has returned from Florida. Miss Mary Cullinan Elm street is on a week long vacation from Lexington exchange. Mr and Mrs Harold Wellington and son moved to North road with Mrs Jennie Gammon. Officer George Peterson returned from Emerson hospital after knee surgery. Final Parent Teacher meeting of the season set for Thursday with officer elections. Maynard high baseball, behind Lefty Lankiewicz three hitter, beat Stoneham 6-2 to stay atop Middlesex League. Ed Higgins hit first home run of the season for the Orange and Black.
A fragment quotes Samuel Johnson advising against quitting certainty for uncertainty. The line emphasizes cautious resolve and the value of steadiness in belief.
Incomplete OCR passage references air attack and wartime danger with scattered phrases about bombs and events, suggesting a report on German bombing and the anxious state just before a strike.
The Bedford Grange held a whist and bridge party at the Red Barn on Friday night with good attendance. Bridge prizes went to Howard Davis, Mrs Etta Stacey, Howard Skelton, Prema Gary, Florence Stotte, G. Smith. Whist prizes were won by Stephen Tackney, Ruth McMahan, Mrs E G Smith, Martin McMahan, Mary McMahan, Dorothy Henderson, Mrs J Smith and Karl Atwood. Refreshments were served.
South Sudbury Corporal Ralph W. Stone Jr. has returned from Samp Hulen Texas to his home on furlough because his father is laid up. His back is badly sprained and doctors Car rer and Rog ers plan rest as he carries on milk and farm work during his service since September.
The board of selectmen approved special police appointments including Charl Byrot John Bradley Howal cey Richard O Neil F Roché Soren Mekkelsen Ithana Charter Edwin Andersen Charles Whitcomb Timothy Costello Foster MacKinnon and Charles Cin Gin.
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