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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
3
Mrs PA McGrath enjoys a visit to Columbus Ohio while Mrs Dodge and her children recall attending the Ringling Bros circus at Boston Gardens.
Veterans from all wars attended the Memorial service at the Finnish Congregational Church last Sunday. A splendid turnout gathered at the Town House at 110 m and marched in a body to the church, marking a notable community observance.
Thomas Usher 82 former resident died at a Maine hospital last Thursday. He was born here and lived in Maine since leaving town. He worked in local mills as a purchaser before retirement. Masonic funeral services were held Monday at Fowler Funeral Home conducted by Worshipful Master Ralph Smith. Burial followed in Glenwood Cemetery.
Rev. Eino J. Hamalainen pastor of the Evangelical Mission Church and Mrs. Hamalainen travel Thursday to Brooklyn for the Eastern Finnish conference and expect to return early next week.
Maynard Ralph Smith, town moderator, moved this week from Lincoln street to Melrose. His departure will require the Board of Selectmen to name a new town moderator.
Maynard-Middlesex 4 H honors were awarded at a Concord event last Saturday. Fay Saarela and Barbara Jean Jokisaari earned County Ribbons with excellent, Nancy Varila earned a County Ribbon with very good. A style show showcased outfits made and presented by the group. Attending Maynard club members included Barbara Jean Jokisaari Kathleen Sheridan Mary Priest Mary Sweeney Helen Scezerzen Joanne Tucker Georgia Hatch Nancy Varila Fay Saatila Shirley Palmaccio and accompanying adults Mrs William Saarela and Mrs Ralph Sheridan.
Maynard Library presents a display of book reports and literature projects by Emerson Junior High School students under the guidance of literature teachers Mrs. Grace Tucker and Miss Marion A Terrasi. Students will receive State Reading Certificates at two upcoming assemblies.
Official notice from the 1st Assistant Postmaster General elevates the Maynard Post Office from Second to First Class effective July 1. The decision relies on postal receipts with 1938 totals $18,328.30 rising to a 1946 peak over $40,000. The new status supports potential allocation of a new federal post office building for Maynard.
Grant R. Denniston and Miss Golding of Manchester New Hampshire wed last Saturday in Cambridge. The couple is honeymooning in Montreal, Quebec.
A classmate poem mourns Jim Duggan of Maynard High School class of 1930. The farewell recalls a life full of friendship and fun and expresses belief he remains deep in their memories.
Whitney will speak at a June 8 program honoring the birthday of a local cooperative movement figure. He has long worked with the National Youth League and chaired roles in the Range Co‑operative Federation and Co‑operative League of the U S A. A. Ording of Trygve Lie’s staff will deliver an international message on Norwegian cooperation.
The National Rehabilitation Service and Veterans of Foreign Wars estimate about ten percent of World War II veterans receive disability ratings for malaria. Severity varies from 10 to 100 percent, reflecting symptom intensity and impact on daily function.
The fragment discusses attitudes toward modesty among Chinese women noting that some consider it immodest to display their feet. It references a period-appropriate social expectation and the rarity of public display, suggesting norms around dress and footwear.
Public invited to the Maynard memorial day ceremony for public schools on May 29 at the war memorials. Students will place white cross memorials for those who served overseas and minors raised pennies for flowers. Mary Doyle supervises the program with staff. readings include World War II and I memorial pieces and songs.
Ralph Lingley of 6 Railroad street Maynard was found not guilty of assault and battery on Fred Brooks of 5 Railroad street Maynard by Judge Pierre Northrup in Concord District Court this morning. The case stemmed from an alleged May 7 1947 assault in Maynard. Fred Brooks Police Chief Cyril Clark and others testified. Ralph Lingley was represented by Ralph Lingley and Henryiecewicz prosecuted by Fred L. Williams of Marlboro.
Large crowds attend the annual Farnival at St. Casimir’s Bar on Crowe Park. Fireworks display Friday and Saturday nights and a feature aerial act draw families with special matinees for children on both days.
Maynard Miss Phyllis Chris tofone led a small group that sang popular tunes and performed tap dance with guitar accompaniment. Norma Higgins joined in tap numbers with Mary, Lon, and Jo Ann Fletta while Johnny Lubin provided lively dance and singing in a show for patients.
Attended by Maynard, the notes detail youth interests and teacher comments. Mrs. Grace is mentioned alongside Colburn and Elizabeth, shaping the group’s activities.
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