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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
2
Mev and Mrs James J Ledgard of Summer Street motored to Tarrytown to see their new grandchild. Jo and Mrs Sydney McClearny of 40 Brooks Street returned from a motor trip to New York to visit friends during the past week.
Miss Priscilla Edwards of Chandler Street was honoree at a Sabra Leazu Shao pre nuptial shower Monday evening in St George's parish hall. Guests gave practical gifts and a large cake with a miniature centerpiece. Miss Edwards will wed George Johnston Raynard of Acton at St George's Church on Sunday June 1.
Rev. Herbert F. Fulton leaves Maynard after five years as pastor of the Methodist church. Rev. H. E. Leech from Southbridge will take over next Sunday. A farewell party is planned by the Maynard Rotary Club. Nearby note: postal cards mailed 25 years ago in Fort Wayne were found in a hotel mail chute. The first Continental Congress is referenced.
Maynard High School announces its honor roll across grade levels. Seniors with high honors include Barbara Grigas Barbara Parker and others. juniors sophomores and freshmen follow with named students listed under each category.
Maynard and Elks Band members pace efforts to form a local group with Hall donated for Sunday morning rehearsals. Oliva Warila helps organize the effort as Elks plan an annual Fiey and a Migistrel Show in the autumn.
The War Department appeals to this year’s high school graduates to volunteer for Army service. The Elks National Veterans Service Commission backs the campaign to recruit 30,000 men monthly to sustain national defense. The Army offers training, education, GI Bill benefits, and career opportunities with entries through Maynard Lodge of Elks or nearest recruiting office.
The annual Carnival of St. Sæenire promises large crowds with a giant mine ride and refreshment features. It will offer ample recreation for both young and old and is billed as one of the season’s biggest holiday attractions.
A historical note records that the hollyhock was introduced from Syria into English gardens in the year 1573. The mention places the plant's arrival in late 16th century horticultural exchange.
Maynard and West Acton barbers plan Saturday 7 p m closing starting the first Saturday in June. Merchants delay on forming a chamber prompts continued hours talks and a town meeting planned at the town house to discuss a merchants organization and weekend closures. Proclamation designates May 23 1947 as W F W Buddy Poppy Day urging purchase and wear to honor veterans and support the National Home for Widows and Orphans.
Maynard hosts a June 7 dance at Vose Park to launch the United Co-Operative Society of Maynard’s 40th anniversary. The Co-op orchestra features Percy Dunlop piano Finny Koppi sax Neem Nelson bass Lina Linnea on drums and Sheik Niskanen on guitar.
Public auction on the grounds of Union Congregational Church next Saturday May 24 directed by Arthur Aurn of Concord. Mr Magurn will open bidding at 1 00 p m and the sale should run through the afternoon proceeds go to the Building Fund for the church centennial celebration with expected large attendance.
Notice of hearing under General Laws Chapter 148 announces a public meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday at 7 pm in the town hall to consider Anna Grandell's license to install four underground storage tanks three at 2000 gallons and one at 10000 gallons for gas oil at 170 Main Street on land owned by May.
The American Legion Post at Maynard held a well attended meeting at the Town House. Members reported the ball was financially successful and approved plans to attend the state and national conventions in Boston July 17 18 and 19. Delegates named include Emile Dumas James Keough Francis Qui and Angus Hanson with alternates William Stades Gladys Taylor John Rubaszko and Arthur Blanchette. New by laws were presented for enactment at the next meeting.
Maynard Fred Shaw of Johnson Pharmacy and Jerry Lynch among pharmacists in New England attending the Annual Refresher Course at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston. They expect to complete the seminar today as Howard L. Reed chairs the group with Ohmart Kelly Goodness and Newton as faculty. The meeting reviews drugs and dispensing advances for practicing prescriptionists from six states.
The Knights of Columbus 65th anniversary class at Maynard Council held a gathering at the K of C hall with members Edward Allard John Colombo Louis Colombo and others from Watertown Fife Winchester Woburn and surrounding towns. The married men will face single men in a 10 15 Sunday softball game at Alumni Field. Stanley Bondelevitch chairs the softball committee and the next regular meeting is set for Tuesday May 27 with Boston Chapter Night planned.
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