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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1940
Page
7
The record combines a confused growers meeting notice from Middlesex County and a probate court notice for the Taylor estate. It mentions Concord and Pepperell participants, a May 1940 timetable, and Judge Leggat with a May 27 return day.
In Massachusetts probate matters Bernice of Somerville has been named administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Richardson, deceased. The court requires objections to be filed by the return day, with a carance in court before ten o'clock on the seventeenth of April, 1940, as noted by John C. Leggat, Hs. St Judge.
Mortgagee's sale forecloses the Horan mortgage of 1934 in Middlesex County. The property, a lot of 16,497 square feet with dwelling, outbuildings, and fixtures, is to be sold at public auction at 11 AM on Tuesday June 4, 1940, at the premises. Terms require $150 cash at sale. balance due on transfer. Conducted by Home Owners' Loan Corp with James J Brennan as State Counsel. May 4, 1940.
According to law notice the Deposit Book No. 20333 has been lost. Payment stopped by Je Wu Assistant Treasurer Concord Massachusetts May 6 1940.
Law notice states Deposit Book No sa is lost and payment is stopped. Issued by J. W. Ballou assistant treasurer of Middlesex Savings Bank dated May 6, 1940.
A going business including tobacco patent medicines candy stationery and soda four comes cheap for cash. Owner must devote full time to the enterprise.
Maynard hosts the 30th annual Breakfast of the Knights after Mass. Grand Knight Edward Hannon introduces Postmaster Frank Sheridan as toastmaster. Local speaker Thomas Loughlin of Cambridge delivers remarks, joined by John Harrington of Waltham and other Past Grand Knights and Deputy.
Memorial Day events are organized by the Frank J DeMars Post 1812 under Legion direction with fraternal societies invited to march and participate. Angus Hanson chairs the program as Past Commander, and services for veterans and auxiliaries will be held at the Finnish Congregational church on Sunday morning May 26 with the High School Band leading delegations.
Burke's East Quarter Tops Herronville 6 0 in opener as Harry Cook on one hip fanned 18 in a masterful six inning shutout. Frank Lawton had three hits and Jack Alego, Dickie Craig, and Terence J McHugh added two apiece in the Eastenders' win. In the nightcap Depotmen beat Sleepy Hollow 11 1 behind Eddie Dempsey who hurled the win and homered by Jack Tareski.
At the Country Club, Concord, two golf events were held. Leonard Smith won the Middlesex Cup 3-4 handicap match with a score 1 up, earning a potential permanent possession if a player wins it three times. Other results include Faversham even, Bodfish 1 down, Hagardton 2 down, Buttrick 6 down, and Spencer 9 down among the Sunday scores.
For sale at 10 Maple St Maynard a gas stove with insulated oven and heat control. Cheap price and good value advertised.
A historical survey traces attempts from 1787 to 1928 to set how long a president may serve. It notes seven year terms, a four year term with no limit, and eventual consensus toward two four year terms and two term limits, with recurring third term debates across administrations including Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, Cleveland, Hoover, and Wilson era discussions.
Head Union Maynard Miss Ruth Marsden was elected President of the Pilgrim Fellowship of the Middlesex Union at the annual meeting and youth rally at Rollstone Congregational church Fitchburg More than 260 young people attended led by Rev Leonata W Fowler Miss Marsden accompanied by 92 Maynard youths and the Rev Fowler Jean Davis served on the Registration committee John French chaired the hospitality committee Miss Marsden announced next Sunday's evening service will be dedicated to mothers with Miss Doris M McElwain of Dorchester as speaker Refreshments will follow The church youth rehearse three one act plays for fundraising to send members to summer conferences in Northfield
A compact quotation from J. Fenimore Cooper notes a mathematical relation between evils and superstition. The line suggests a witty linkage, hinting at cause and effect in human belief without further context or events.
A brief report notes that care standards for horses and stables are under scrutiny. It highlights the importance of proper feeding, shelter, and regular oversight to ensure the health and safety of valuable horses in stables.
At the annual meeting in Maynard Massachusetts on May 6 1940 at eight P M officers and trustees were elected and sworn in. Thomas F Parker was named President with James A Coughlan as First Vice President and Frank F Sanderson as Second Vice President. Howard A Wilson was sworn in as Clerk, with a slate of trustees including James A Coughlan Alfred J McCleary Patrick Hunphy Henry Warren Harold A Priest Gavin Taylor and others. Additional trustees named for terms expiring 1942 1941 include Oswald C Drechsler Jacob Lankla Sidney B McCleary George H Merrick Wallace C Priest Philip A Wilson Guyer W Fowler William Naylor Thomas P F Parker Frank B Sanderson John J Zaniowaki and Sidney J McCleary as Treasurer. The Board of Investment Auditing Committee and other senior officers are listed with multiple members.
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