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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1934
Page
2
The fragmentary text discusses war inevitability, prison security linked to Dillinger rumors, and Western diplomacy. It cites New York Times quotes from a leading British diplomat on Anglo American relations, Mussolini’s Italy, and Russian prospects including bananas and coffee, with musings on battles, air power, and a future bonus debate.
Winchester High defeats Maynard 10-7 at Alumni Field to seize the Middlesex league lead. Star Frankie Provingzano dominates both ways, booting a 16 yard field goal and setting up the winning touchdown via a key interception return. Maynard's line and backfield fight hard, but Winchester capitalizes on breaks to secure the victory.
Mrs Martha G Haley of Lancaster Road Sudbury died Monday after a long illness Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM at the Methodist Episcopal Church where she was a devoted member She was past noble grand of Summer P Lodge mercsans No 171 born in Pictou 66 years ago and a longtime Sudbury resident.
A BR A public immunization project moves into Roosevelt School in December as health officials urge parents to vaccinate children. Despite no current outbreaks, diphtheria remains deadly, with high child mortality in Massachusetts. Josephine Gorka and Sylvia Nyholm shift from health survey to the immunization effort ahead of cold weather. The Board of Health thanks Don Lent for securing project approval.
Friends and relatives gather at Mrs Eliza Jane Owens Acton home to mark her 86th birthday. Attendees include daughter Mary Owen granddaughter Mrs Stannard Sylvia and several grandchildren and sons. Messages arrive from siblings and relatives abroad as Mrs Owen reflects on her English birthplace Barnstable and emigration to the United States.
The Maynard high school class of 1928 organizes its first reunion and banquet at Stow County Club on Thanksgiving night. Reservations should be made to Mrs. Hulda Nelson at 32 Roosevelt Street. Officers: George Tucker president Lawrence Lever vice president Hulda Nelson secretary Harold Nordberg treasurer. Class graduated forty three.
Intentions of marriage have been filed at the town clerk’s office by Amelia Pasarkarnis of 4
Concord Hawthorne Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star hosted a supper at the Masonic Temple for Past Matrons and Past Patrons. Mrs. Beulah F. Blair declined further service, Warren B. Goddard elected president for the new year, and a memorial for Benjamin Derby noted. The group of twenty four heard reports and a novelty party outcome.
Licenses for the men expire on December 31 and the Maynard board will hold power to grant licenses for the next year.
The 17th annual Red Cross Roll Call is in full swing in West Concord under Vice Chairman Miss Avis V Fowler. A list of volunteers includes Mrs Harold D Cluttim Mrs Harold W Chase Mrs Robert E Cousins Mrs George A Hagerty Mrs F Gardiner Gale Mrs Thomas E Prendergast Miss Lillian F Miner Mary Hanley Geraldine M Hannon Mrs Edward W Bean Mary E Clark Mrs Matthew Steinman Miss Mary Sullivan Mrs John C Hoben Miss Ruth C Lyons Miss Frances Alexander Mrs Henry H Hawley Mrs Clarence W Mahan Miss Mary A Curry Miss Elvira S Curry Mrs John Knowles Mrs William H Butcher Jr Miss A Laura Batt Miss Dorothy R Garfield Mrs Frank A Cleaves Mrs Robert A Torefensen Mrs William E Edmonds.
Concord Police Officer James Finan picked up 15 year old Joseph Flint near the milldam Sunday. The boy had escaped from the Fernald School in Waltham and was held until school authorities arrived to reclaim him.
Christopher Mullen of River Street faced assault charges against Earl V. Aldrich RA administrator’s technical advisor. In Middlesex Superior Court Cambridge he was fined $20 after appealing a 6 day local court sentence.
The text states Tungeten has the highest melting point among known metals at about 6009 degrees Fahrenheit. This claims Tungeten surpasses all other metals in heat resistance according to the source.
Commander Emil Noterman and quartermaster Henry Bayeur lead Acton Post veterans in East Acton as they arrange installation of officers and organize an auxiliary. West Acton chaplain Jona P. Sisson and post advocate John Davis are listed among officers and staff.
Mrs. Catherine Condon has been appointed postmaster at Acton centre succeeding Acting Postmaster Harold Coughlin who chose not to continue in the post as he preferred to devote his time to his business.
The Maynard high school paper Screech Owl Out Today features prize winning short stories by students Sylvia Glickman Elizabeth Schnab and James J Ledgard Jr Judges Mrs Matthew Vance Miss Honore McCarm Junior birth school faculty and Guyer Fowler.
Fire in a vacant storefront furnace at Mead Block on Massachusetts and Wind blocked earlier, spurting flames. Fire department battled the blaze for nearly an hour, one of the town's worst fires in memory.
The cornetfish can swim both backward and forward using its trumpet shaped mouth to aid navigation and feeding in its marine habitat. Its unique mouth structure facilitates propulsion control and unusual reverse movement.
Recounts altered results with Victor Jewett gaining twenty votes for County Commissioner and Moyse losing one vote. Original counts show Hamilton the Socialist down by twenty and Ralph Smith down by one. Casey and Foss figures adjust according to the corrected tabulation.
Bedford O E S held a ceremony with Mrs James Richardson leading several vocal selections sung by her.
Mrs Leslie O Ander son receives congratulations for her sand dune photograph taken on the North Shore near Gloucester. The image won first prize at exhibitions in Boston and Worcester and earned top honors at the National Exhibition of Photo Finishers in Chicago. Snow Pharmacy did the developing printing enlarging and coloring, and the work is displayed in Walden street window.
The Maynard Water department headquarters will be in the new town building on Main Street starting Saturday Nov 24. The Selectmen's office and the tax collector's office will also move to the town office building by week’s end.
Maynard VFW post and Auxiliary officers were installed in a Sunday ceremony at the Masonic hall. Attending were state and county VFW officers, local officials, and delegations from neighboring towns. The program featured vocal solos, dances, recitations, and remarks by county and state leaders, followed by a collation.
The program lists junior and senior casts for two productions. The Little Theatre features Pamela Clark Peggy and Sally Katherine among others, while The Toy Heart presents Cho Cho San with performers Manon Chapman Eve Hamilton Ruth Hamilton and Chester Webster.
Mrs Jane A Courtney widow of the late Abraham Courtney died suddenly at her home 28 Nason Street Tuesday age 89 born in Preston England and resident of Maynard for 38 years. Survived by two of this town Pine Wood Avenue and Montclair N J. Burial will be at Woonsocket Cemetery conducted by Rev Mathew A Vance pastor Union Congregational church.
Mr and Mrs Richardson celebrated many years of marriage observed by friends who sent cards and greetings. Both were born and educated in Sudbury and lived there until about 15 years ago. They enjoy good health and receive best wishes from their numerous friends.
John Driscoll and Francis Cleary will occupy the Selectmen's rooms in Crégica's block as town officials move out. Driscoll, son of Sergeant Drisc on the police force, is a Northeastern University Law School graduate thriving in his practice. Cleary, a well known local businessman, will continue in the new location.
Fragmentary OCR notes Coronado era events with mention of a Grandany on the Colorado River and a guide named wap iaid. The text is unclear but suggests early exploration observations dated to the Coronado expedition.
Roll Call notes show Red Cross workers organizing annual canvass led by Mrs. Mahoney. Junior solicitors include Dorothy Tent Mooney Mary Lalli Dominic Cattelline Joseph Greene while adults listed are Mrs. Albert WN Mary Eriksen Mrs. Swett Helena Murphy Mary Denniston Miss Naylor Miss Edith Prance with Jace Priest directing the effort at Assabet Mill Headquarters at P J Sullivan Main Street.
Mr and Mrs John Zaniewski of Main Street were serenaded by a group of friends at a surprise gathering Sunday evening marking their twenty second wedding anniversary.
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