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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1939
Page
2
A fragmented scene shows a Metropolitan Opera star performing in a market cart. He sings operatic tunes amid street life, noting the crowd’s reactions and the colorful peppers and pickles displayed nearby.
Parishioners back the present minister and his new bride as church members mobilize for a building project. The church seeks cooperation from seventeen supply firms and the four congregational groups, with half the needed funds raised through gifts and solicitations.
The Paris international exposition shows a 1937 deficit of 4.93 million dollars after total expenses of 40.17 million against 36.8 million revenue. Government figures break down deficits across city and state receipts and note cost pressures from contracting, wages, and price revisions.
An entire business block in Chattanooga Tenn moved twenty feet with the operation barely noticeable. The job was done by eighty workmen using giant screw-jacks while more than twenty business houses kept doors open.
In Hubbard Iowa Gus Duberke a 52 year old farmer who has been blind for 42 years tends 260 acres. He handles field chores despite limited sight and maintains a steady daily routine with assistance from neighbors and his family.
The American Wool En Co has been awarded a large blanket order. Officials will back its production with a major share. the plan is to begin as soon as possible.
Miss Fanny H Wick of Maynard, also Jerome DV Pierce, wed Oct 20 at Finnish Congregational Church. Rev George Koppenen officiated. Best man Owterville, Mass. Bride wore white chiffon with tulle. Attendants and guests gathered at the home in Oster ville after the ceremony.
Maynard and Mrs Paul C Luxton of this town prepare to reside in Digin Illinois after temporary stay at the Jackson Hotel Fulton. Mrs Luxton's parents Mr and Miss DeAaning Luxton suffered serious injuries in a Fulton automobile collision but are rapidly improving according to reports. Mr Luxton serves as vice president of Vose & Sons Piano Company of Boston.
Maynard Rev Earon Marshall preached at Gleasondele M. w Church in exchange with Rev David of the Mkéweoneta ly chartch during a visit to the area. The Phitathea Class will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a banquet on November 6. Mrs A M Osgood will host as guest. Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Fred Holt’s on Summer Street with a Hallowe en party. A chowder supper was served Friday by the Philatheas. Planet are sea completed and tables arranged for the church fair on November 17.
Wark Kenesh announced plans to attend the Abby-Notts date game next Saturday. The brief message confirms attendance but offers no additional details on tickets or location.
The president of a neighborhood benevolent society urged members to focus on community service and cooperation during a church gathering. The remarks highlighted the group’s ongoing efforts and upcoming events.
Maynard Frederick Pean assistant clerk of courts will lecture at the Young Republican Club smoker on November 14. He will discuss famous criminal cases and display weapons used as trial exhibits in Middlesex County. The event includes a brief business meeting, raffle, and social hour in the United Cooperative building Main Street.
Grange Hall hosted a class of candidates for the third and fourth degrees. The Ladies degree team led by Adelaide Sims earned high praise for ritual accuracy and financial aid to the Grange. Members listed include Dorothy Alving, Anne Duelos, Mary Jones, Hazel Bumpus, Ina Edwards, Esther Sims, Irma Aldrich, Grace Whitney, and many more. The fourth degree featured Maze Robinson and staff with tableaux elegantly arranged by the Home and Community Service Committee. The Ladies Degree monthly meeting elected Hazel Case president, Ina Wardle vice president, Elenor Mariano secretary, and Anne Dora treasurer. Adelaide Sims remains director with Marion Croft and Anne Dora assisting.
The 12th annual DeMolay conclave was held last weekend at Belmont High School with more than 400 delegates and officials attending. William K Kalters, past president of Massachusetts DeMolay Legion of Honor, will coach the Investiture Suite which conferred the Legion of Honor degree on the day’s ceremonies at Belmont.
South Sudbury congregation hears Miss Aline recount years of service with the Girls State program and wartime relief work. Born in Dell Rapids South Dakota she taught in South Dakota and Minnesota before sailing to Turkey and France with the YWCA and American Board.
Maynard Grange announces its annual sale to be held Thursday evening November 9 at seven oclock in Grange Hall. Entertainment will follow with participants from Waltham Sudbury Acton Lexington Lincoln and Concord Grange committees list duties for towels aprons food lunch and draws with Beatrice Parsons Adelaide Sims and others coordinating events.
AOH auxiliary held a weekly whist party at Co op hall on Monday afternoon. Participants included Julia BR White Sati Uity Gertrude Tucker Sadie King Aliette Mu Mildred Zaniewski Addie Wolfe Minnie Reid Campbell Besanety Free Mrs Fidoks Nivea Mee Mil Elizabeth Adams Mary Weir Gertrude Balbuch and others.
A Monday event hosted by the Maynard Siate Auxiliary with attendees including Mrs Kelley and Mrs McCarthy. Details unclear due to damaged OCR.
Acton police and state troopers cracked a gang of youths over two weeks, arresting Peter Macy and two others after breaks in Acton and nearby towns. A car fire where gasoline was poured led to fingerprints being erased by arson, and a stolen Weymouth auto was found burned. Police recovered radios, tires, candy, and auto parts at a Royalston camp. officers from multiple towns coordinated further questioning.
The readable fragments describe a town event and mention Red Cross activity. Specific names, places, dates or outcomes are unclear in the text.
Maynard The Maynard Drama tic Cue's Pall production Kidd Lipey a drama in three days now in rehearsal for presentation Wednesday evening December 6 at Parker Street Hall. Sponsored by the Maynard Vedders Law. Director Lerer presided at a teachers meeting outlining the annual program. Cast changes include Richard D. Hisen as Peter Standara with Phylis Greenhing as the English niece The Kind Lady and Huldah Nelson as the Kand Lady Other cast members include John Murphy Margaret Martin Laura Lent Charles Manty Helen Kevok John Pozerycki Rita Foley Joseph Arcist Helen Sithant William Higgie. The play is coached by Nickke French.
Acton residents anticipate an Acton Woman's Club event in November with Mrs Alfred O Loring of West Concord speaking on From the Atlantic to the Pacific in a Trailer. Her talk follows a cross continental trip she and her husband recently undertook. Musical selections by Harold A Merriam and Frances Archer Madsen will accompany the event with a Penny Sale run by Mrs Fred Rimbach and Mrs Harlan Tuttle during the afternoon.
Maynard confirms Maxwell Gruber in a ceremony at the Jewish synagogue on Autumn Street. A large gathering attended the service and Sunday open house at the Gruber home featured songs, games, a short program, and musical performances by Miss Mewhor Gruber, Carol Glickman, Arthur Gilman, William Graber, and Kate Bertis.
Henry Mire Brooks of Concord named metropolitan vice chair in charge of the Central Middlesex area for the educational division of Greater Boston in 1940.
A fragment notes an evening gathering at the home of Miss Weeks, sister Mruy, on Elmwood Street, indicating a social visit or informal event in the community.
The Sunbury Post American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary plan a public joint installation at the town hall tonight. Assisting are the Watertown Post drill team the Sudbury Auxiliary drill team and Middlesex County Cadets. Installing officers include County Daniel H. Shea of Lowell and Post commander Avert Haines. The Auxiliary officers named include Lucy Foster of Waltham president Anna Wohlrab Arline Curren Ethel Nelson Jessie Garfield Ida Bonazzoli Alma Grout Annie Hooper. Maynhard Town meeting appropriations of about 25 dollars were approved at Parker street hall with 75 attendees.
Sampson of Acton was elected president and George Lynch named vice president at the Maynard Country Club annual meeting held Monday night at the high school. Raymond Veitch was appointed aostplanee, H. Murphy treasurer, with governors including Gee and Hartwell W. Flood. Other named figures include Grieve, Frank Croft, Frank Brayden, James Priest, Noble Morton, James J. Ledgard, Columbus Rainville, and Vere Vickety.
The Maynard church will host a guest night tomorrow at 7 30. The program includes a Worcester orchestra led by Niwirt a ki Henry Kytolg and Roscoe Hfttkan of Framingham. After the program coffee and refreshments will be served. The event is under the direction of West Katogas, chairman of the refreshments committee.
The Ancher and Glee Club will present a concert at the Sebiheniten at State in Central Eure next Sunday. Rev W Boicourt will preside at the Union Congregational church where the group recently rebuilt. Frank Hovland leads the performance.
A patient at the U.S. Vet Hospital, Bedford Street, Cambridge, was treated after an injury on Saturday around 12:30 PM. Doctors found a broken leg above the ankle with internal injuries and transferred him to the Veterans Hospital for further care.
Mr and Mrs Geong Coe announce the birth of a son at Emerson Hospital yesterday. The couple resides on Birth Street and shared the news with family and friends.
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