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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1935
Page
2
Maynard residents attend dances and socials, church services, and club meetings. Notables include Mrs. Mary Wall’s return, local arboreal pond improvements, and plans for memorabilia at Rainbow Assembly and Maynard Grange. Several weddings, births, and hospitality events are noted along with school staff changes and civic activities.
Intentions of marriage have been filed at the office of the town clerk of Mary Beatrice. The notice records the couple seeking marriage and the local civic administrative action.
Maynard hick diamond teams travel in the Mid-Mesex League with a Friday trip to Stoneham to face Doc Merdon’s crew and a Tuesday rematch at Levinonton. Reg Sewver’s squad aims to stay near the top as Lexington surges, and Maynard hosts Winchester at Crowe Park on Friday May 1 in a Middlesex clash.
A track competition for junior high school boys is scheduled for the first week of June. The event aims to test sprint distance and relay teams among local schools.
Winners listed Ida Gruber Ethel Thane Mrs F Gilleeney William Wasuik Grace Tucker Stanley Rasmussen for a Maynard Post VFW weekly whist party signing in as top placers.
The Maynard Tennis Association elects a board for 1935 including Vic Salloway as chair, Don Scott secretary, Harold Wilcox treasurer and committee heads for courts and tournaments. Dues stay at 2 dollars for school employed members and 1 dollar for others, payable by June 15 when courts close to unpaid members.
Postmasters in Maynard report the send-a-dime chain letter plan has expanded locally with multiple chains in operation both by mail and hand distribution. Postmaster William Stockwell confirms a Post Office ruling that the scheme violates postal lottery and fraud statutes, outlining penalties and enforcement.
Banns of marriage were read for the third time at St Casimir's church for Miss Mary Delphine Warsewicz daughter of Mrs Annie Warse wicz of 12 High street and Joseph Falco son of Mr and Mrs Attilie Falco of Spring Street Marlboro They will marry at St Casimir's church Saturday afternoon.
Mrs Jennie E Murphy longtime Maynard resident born in Ireland died at her home Friday She was aged 1 years survived by Pauline Clark who lived with her funeral held Monday with a requiem mass at St Bridgets church Rev John Meeree Malden led services floral tributes and mass cards reflect the esteem in which she was held
The article notes Paul Muni develops a television machine for The Big E Broadcast of 1935 with Jack Cakiz and radio star Bing Crosby. It also mentions director Wesley Ruggles, of Accent on Youth, staging weekly tennis exhibitions on his Beverly private court for the screen colony.
Carl Brisson will serve Danish beer with his famed Danish dinners after receiving 2,000 bottles from Copenhagen.
Lyda Roberts and Ida Lupino are described as descendants of famous circus clowns, linking their family heritage to notable vaudeville entertainment lineages.
After initial voice tests showed a raised tone from his tonsil operation Jack Oakie has recovered enough to speak normally and perform in The Big Broadcast of 1935. The article notes his comeback and readiness for screen work.
A Maynard High School auditorium recital by the instrumental music classes served as a benefit for the Maynard school music fund. Charles Manty conducted with baritone solo and Mrs. August Saarela as accompanist, featuring student violin, piano, mandolin, and other performances by named students and area groups. Julius Woessner directed.
Boron carbide, touted as the hardest artificial material, surpasses previous gems in durability and industrial use, marking a milestone in materials science and engineering.
The Maynard Co oper ators Club marked its fifth anniversary with a Parker street hall party. Leo Mullin hosted a banquet with chicken dinner and entertainment. The 200 guests enjoyed vocal and instrumental solos sketches and dancing to Ralph Weekstrom and his Black and White Inn orchestra. Guests came from Gardner Fitchburg Hubbardston and Winchendon. The program committee included Lester F Cowles Helen Mark Ketola John W Saarela Herbert Routsala and Bertha Saari.
The National Bureau of Standards states a one inch plug can enter a one inch hole when the surface is lubricated. The allowance for an oversize plug depends on the lubricant's oiliness and hand entry.
Commentary notes that bullfighting causes injuries or deaths to spectators in the stands when a bull flings a sword during bouts. The piece calls the sport uniquely dangerous and discusses recurring accidents observed by Coultier's Weekly.
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