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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1940
Page
6
St Mary's School and Academy hosts its annual May party on the school grounds with the High and Middle Grades presenting the operetta The Gypsy's Dream. Refreshments, novelties, and subscription articles including groceries and a Vanity Box will be on sale. drawings Monday May 24, 1940.
Selectmen propose roof repairs for the old hook and ladder building on Hudson street. Action on repairing the hall used by the Northboro Boy Scouts and Cub Pack under Rev. Ralph E. Kyper is not yet determined.
Northboro singer Walter Leary known baritone will perform at a June 14 concert sponsored by the Aid Society of Congregational Church in charge of Mrs. Marion Parmenter. Leary formerly resided here and directed a New York studio before moving to Hollywood.
A large group of educators and students toured the Maynard Co operative System on Saturday. They attended an educational session and enjoyed a dinner at the cooperative, reflecting a strong community focus and ongoing educational outreach.
Maynard-Work began on a new parking area along the rear land from W. R use to the Gruber Brothers Furniture fence. The 260 car space aims to ease shopper congestion and should be completed in ten days to two weeks with evening illumination and traffic guidance by an on duty officer on Friday and Saturday nights. Chief Henry Piecewicg and the Board of Selectmen with Fire Chief George T. Priest and Columbus f Painville sit on the committee directing the project.
The annual Maynard school exhibition will be held Thursday afternoon and evening May 23 in the Maynard high school auditorium and junior high classrooms. Tea will be served from four to five o'clock. In the evening the Maynard High School orchestra will perform followed by an eight o'clock dramatic reading.
William Malcolm, son of Mr and Mrs Roderick Malcolm, celebrated his seventh birthday Sunday at home on Hangand Street with a party attended by sixteen playmates. Games were played with prizes and refreshments served by Mrs Hams. Attendees included Thayer and Eawin Brown Jr., Norma Gardner, Archie Allmellen Meese, Bobby Joan McElveen, Bobby Lange Davis, Four Macleod, Paul arnedovere, Marilyn McGovern, Roderick Malcolm, and Diane Williams.
In a May 26 ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, prominent figures including L Sheridan, Mrs. Roosevelt, and cabinet members attended a solemn service. The Most Rev. John C. C. D. D. presided with Pen N McDermott as celebrant, along with Army Navy officials and court members.
Maynard High School plans its first home track meet at Alumni Field this Friday afternoon as Coach Charlie Manty’s squad, led by promising relay teams, aims to draw a large crowd after a close loss to Lexington. The team graduates only one senior and hopes for a strong next season. Fitchburg Relay will be held on Crocker Field this Saturday afternoon.
A gathering honored Miss Landry on her 22nd birthday with gifts and games. Luncheon was served and a large iced cake cut. Attendees included Elizabeth Hates Dorothy Bessette Ann M Jeanette Lesries Helen M Jean Metcher Germaine Bourgas Rachel Labassiere Genevieve Fro dyma Marie Payne Gloria Drinkwine Violet Bonaffe Mary Rogers.
Pandy Apostol was elected Worthy President of the Eagles at a recent meeting. Officers for the year include Elmer Mattson vice president Jonm Dora secretary Albert la treasurer John Zaniewski chaplain Joseph Mattson guard Nicholas Drodzowski tester Cowles Cornelius Desmond and Nicholas Kane as trustees. Installation set for June 11 and monthly charity sweeps on Tuesdays in Eagles rooms.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A of West Berlin announce the birth of a daughter Virginia Mayie at Carter Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Also noted are a Lagerman's League meeting at Marlboro Unitarian church and a winter whist event with awards to Miss Annie Betts and Mr Blenkhorn.
Allan Moody presides as Acton Young Republicans elect officers including president Mrs Lesedi installation vice president Mia Margaret Larsen secretary Leslie Harris treasurer and an executive committee. Members vote to send 7 to the Representative Camp Fund and 5 to aid Red Cross transport and lake losses. A trip to a concert on June 7 is planned and reservations should be made via Mrs Edith Eggman Acton 213.
Maynard Acton Kiwanis Club gathered at Neslave Manor for a luncheon meeting presided by Twombly with Carl E Backman as a featured member. Plans discussed included forming a bowling team to face West Acton and consideration of a Maynard post office amid tentative action. next meeting set for May 21 at Russo's Restaurant in Maynard.
A fragmented report lists winners of a local speaking contest at Town Hall on May 9. First place: June Mac Arthur. second: Edna Stiles. third: Jean Mitchell. Other entries include The Country Doctor and The Bride with multiple names echoed in uncertain order.
Northboro reports a consignment of flour lard and dried fruit received at the local surplus food commodity depot on Main Street for distribution to those on weak relief and welfare rolls. Mrs Olive A Lamb is in charge at the depot.
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