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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1939
Page
2
A Puerto Rico War Department office scene shows a tall sergeant near an incinerator on a balcony, guarding a barred door to a secret message. A communications officer hints at Washington's control and suggests answers lie in the capital rather than the hilltop office.
Chinese reports describe Ku Chatuan leading cultural and economic committees in Kiangsu Anhwei and Cheki provinces. The plan includes educational work, agricultural mapping, food production, transport efficiency, trade promotion, and light industry development to support the war effort.
An amateur collector in Danville Illinois examines a strip of handkerchief said to be from President Lincoln's death scene and a New York Herald issue from April 18 1885. The owner, a former Danville resident, bought both articles and cites their link to Lincoln.
In Beardstown Illinois a Washington souvenir hatchet passed through several hands since its creation. George Tosh, local grocer and gas station owner, preserves the item once in Tosh family custody. The hatchet later moved to the Ramett Jordan family for over a century before returning to the Tosh line and finally to Beardstown.
Hartford Connecticut Mrs. Plavilla Topping marks her ninety sixth birthday urging young women to take life at a steadier pace. She notes that modern girls live too fast, smoke, drink, and seek provocative fashions.
Deeply mourned John Allyte died age about 72 born in New London Connecticut. He lived with son Arthur J Sullivan on Starmer Hill Road. He worked with the Boston Transcript and is survived by daughter Mrs Richard Jovlim of Cambridge and a sister in Connecticut. Funeral service at the Sullivan home led by Rev Baron Marshall. body interred in Hanover Cemetery Connecticut.
Mrs Sheridan is installed as president of the Ladies Auxiliary at a formal ceremony in C hall attended by guests. A dinner follows the installation with officers to be seated including Mrs Josephine Sheridan as president and Mr Hiedner as vice president.
Maynard St Casimir Church marks its anniversary with a New Testament mass and a family communion service. Rev John Berie will lead and a parish program is planned for Sunday afternoon with a parish union in the church hall.
The Middlesex Central Pomona Grange holds a regular meeting in Bedford High School auditorium tonight at 7:00 PM. The program includes the annual memorial service led by chaplain Melissa Rivley of Walhaw with music by Adelaide Sme and Eric Farn Maynard. Following the service, the annual election of officers will take place.
A historical note laments Maynard Split's weak spectator support despite strong Maynard High football teams. The piece urges renewed crowd enthusiasm and cheer section spirit to back the players and coaching staff at home games.
Miss Marian Terram Geughie wed Rosario A. Vincere in a church ceremony conducted by Rev. James P. Cherry. Relatives and friends attended the Waltham Acton ceremony with a reception at Parker Street Hall. The bride, a Maynard High School graduate, will reside at 14 Arthur Street with the groom after a wedding trip to New York and Washington, D. C.
Miss Helen Weckstrom daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Weckstrom of Ley Avenue wed Roland Prescott son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Prescott of Concord Street Saturday afternoon. Rev. Eaton Marshall officiated at the Methodist Episcopal church. The couple will reside at 35 after a brief trip to Maine.
At the weekly whist party of the L A QC H held Monday afternoon a list of prize winners includes Maynard Morris, Mrs Zee M Carthy, Mary Gilleney, cane mason Amyden, A Gratem, Catherine Bachan, Nic G Perkins, A Wi Me Schaal, Alfce Maoner, and others.
Maynard residents discuss reactivating the Maynard High School Alumni Association. Former alumni note past reunions and defunct status, urging a cooperative group to support students and athletics, fund a sweater fund, and organize socials and tributes for graduates across sports.
About 20 Wayside Inn Chapter D A R members met November 4 at Mrs George St Golie’s Sudbury home with co host Mrs James Salter Hanover. The group approved papers for Annie Rent Wilson and planned the 35th birthday dinner on December 29. Francis Stearns was named chair of the dinner committee and the chapter voted funds for radio programs Girl Homemakers and aid for a Rackers child.
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Maynard Armistice Day program hosted by Frank J. DeMare Post A L with William F. Baron commander gathers veterans at 10 am at Townhouse then moves to Memorial Park. Girls Chorus led by Miss Eleanor Colburn, Rev George Koppner delivers prayer, two minutes of silence at 11.00, speaker to be announced, P Frank Parks in charge of Valley firing squad, Taps and national anthem, return to Townhouse.
A handle on a mill blaze remains difficult as crews struggle to contain the fire amid smoke and debris. Firefighters report intense heat and shifting winds complicating suppression efforts at the mill site.
Miss Marion A Dailey daughter of James F Dailey of 238 South Street Jamaica Plain and Arthur King son of Mr and Mrs Fred King of 2 King Street Maynard were married Sunday afternoon at St Thomas Church Jamaica Plain by Monsignor Casey. The bridesmaid was Miss Mary Dailey and Vincent King served as best man. A reception followed at the bride's home. Mr King is a Maynard native and Massachusetts Branding and Insurance employee. the bride was a private secretary. They will reside at 848 Commonwealth Avenue Brighton after a wedding trip.
A Acton High School gathering led to forming a local Parent-Teacher Association with Mrs. Edward A. Schmitz as president and an executive committee to draft a program for joint study of school problems. Mrs. K L Weaber and Mrs. Arthur Field attended, and plans include broad parent teacher citizen involvement.
Sudbury American Legion post hosts an annual ball Friday night in the Town Hall. The Allyor band Dot Gleasén will provide music and dancing until one o clock. Commander Albert L. Haynes and Auxiliary President Anna Wohlral lead the event.
Maynard George W Hartwell former Sudbury resident passed away at Wal tham hospital after a long illness He was active in the church and community and is survived by M Hartwell Burial was in the local cemetery.
Mrs August Ma of Stow died Friday after a long illness. Born in Finland, she had long resided in Mi and viewed by many as a longtime member of the Finnish Congregational Church. Funeral was held at her home with Rev George Lae officiating, burial at Glenwood cemetery.
Maynard area stores observe a long standing policy of remaining closed on Saturday. The United Go-op will also stay closed all day Saturday following management’s request and after consideration of the big day. Some larger stores may operate in the afternoon while the cooperative maintains its usual closure.
Mrs Carrie widow of the late A D Maynard died this morning at a rash in Lincoln. She leaves kin in Middleton and a step of Cotuit. Funeral arrangements are not complete.
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