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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1939

Page

5

Maynard society notes and town tax roll issued

Roy E Nelson of East Douglas and family relatives visited Maynard over the weekend. Kenneth Prug and Julius Gruber of the Maynard Lodge of Elks attended the state convention in Pittsfield. Mrs. William McGarry and Mrs. Verne Violet attended district and club meetings in Clinton and Ayer. The Maynard Board of Assessors released the five year tax list showing assessed property values and a tax rate of 44 per thousand, with members George Stockwell, Charles B Keen and Eva V Moynihan.

Roy E. Nelson East Douglas Kenneth Prug Julius Gruber Maynard Lodge of Elks the Elks Pittsfield William McGarry Maynard Woman’s Club Verne Violet Clinton McGarry Charles Warren Frank Grieve Woman’s Club Ayer Board of Assessors of Maynard George Stockwell Charles B. Keen Eva V. Moynihan

Local notices and social briefs from Maynard area

Community items report residents moving to Los Angeles plans to visit New England educators attend meetings and church services. Local clubs host fundraisers and lectures with members named including Miss Karen Saarinen and John Connors Jr. new taxi service opens, Thanksgiving events and a social at Mizpah Lodge, Elks, and St George’s church.

Fannie Fingard Tiajuna Mexico Maynard Lodge B. P Somerville John Connors, Jr Bureau of Entomology U. S. Department Bellows Falls Vermont St. Casimir’s Frank William Hellawell Walnut Street Main Street St. George’s Church United Co- Operative Building Rod and Gun Club

Engagement announced for Gertrude Pekkala and Diva Palo

Miss Gertrude Pekkala daughter of Mr and Mrs Vekko Pekkala of Dart mouth and Diva Palo of Fitchburg were engaged at an engagement party held Thursday night at the Pekkala home attended by many relatives and friends

Gertrude Pekkala Vekko Pekkala Dartmouth” Court Diva Palo Fitchburg Miss Pekkala

Finnish Congregational church meeting and services noted

The Finnish Congregational church of the Massachusetts Conference will speak at a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Mrs Gertrude Saisa will be soloist The coffee table is sponsored by Mr and Mrs Albert Hendrickson Church school session is Sunday at 10 a m Rev George Koponen pastor will speak at services at 7 30 p m

Ralph Timberlake Massachusetts Congregational Conference Gertrude Saisa Albert Hendrickson George Koponen

Legion Donates to Red Cross Fund

At the Maynard meeting of Frank J. DeMars Post A. L. in Legion headquarters last Thursday night the post voted to donate five dollars to the local Red Cross branch. The post also began a veterans membership drive. Commander Baron notes nonmembers cannot wear a Legion button.

Maynard Frank J. DeMars

V. F. W. Auxiliary Whist Party Honors Local Members

At the VFW Auxiliary whist party held Saturday evening prizes went to Minnie Campbell Lena Franklin Mrs William Graham Alice Moynihan Mary Gilleney Mrs Adams Mrs Kelley Isa Kelley Mrs William Fitzgerald Eva Duckworth Catherine Bariteau Ida Gruber Annie Scully and door prize to Amy Ryan. Guests at a regular meeting included Mrs Marion Murphy Pepperell district president Mrs Hazel Williams Sudbury Mrs Della Gale Marlboro Auxiliary president and Elisabeth Foley Newton.

Maynard Minnie Campbell Lena Franklin William Graham Alice Moynihan Mary Gilleney Adams Kelley Isa Kelley William Fitzgerald Eva Duckworth Catherine Bariteau Ida Gruber Annie Scully Ringo Elizabeth Reid Jennie McGuiness Amy Ryan Eepee Marion Murphy Pepperell Hazel Williams Sudbury Della Gale Marlboro V. F. W Elisabeth Foley Newton

Catherine Smith Honored In Powdermill Shower

Miss Catherine Smith was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Mary Wheeler on Powdermill road. Guests presented gifts as yellow and white decorations set a festive mood. She will wed Thomas W. Sheehan of West Concord at St. Bridget's Church on November 26 at 2 30 PM.

Ning Boston Salo Association Parker St Bridget’s Miss Yin Frank T'o Street John Woyie Smith Thomas Sheehan Catherine Smith Maynard Mary Wheeler Powdermill Road

Notice of Debt Responsibility From Mae R Compton

William H Compton states he will not be responsible for debts contracted by his wife Mae R Compton after November 21, 1939, at 18 DeMars Street Maynard Massachusetts. The notice is signed by Wm. H. Compton.

DeMars St Maynard Mass Mae R. Compton Wm. H. Compton

Reasons For Joining VFW Veterans of Foreign Wars

Maynard Post 1812 Vice Commander William F. Baron lists twelve reasons an overseas veteran should join the Veterans of Foreign Wars. They include non-partisan service since 1899, practical patriotism, widow and orphan pensions, jobs or pensions, civil service preference, hospital and insurance benefits, burial benefits, national and state soldiers homes, emergency aid, and the VFW National Home.

Maynard Veterans of Foreign Wars William F. Baron Maynard Post 1812 Buria V. F. W. National Home

Hold Parish Reunion at High School Auditorium

The annual St. Brid parish reunion will be held on Thanksgiving Eve in the high school auditorium. The event features entertainment dancing and whist with numerous whist prizes donated for the popular gathering. Joseph Dineen chairs the general committee with church society leaders.

St. Bridget’s Joseph Dineen

Young G.O.P. Board Sets December Meeting in Maynard

The executive board of the Young Republican Club of Maynard met at the Town House to plan the December 19 gathering in the United Cooperative Building. Officers will be elected and annual business conducted, followed by a social hour. A January banquet is planned and a drive to enroll new members will begin soon.

Maynard Young Republican Club of Town House United Co-operative

Garbos Mezzochromatic Voice Draws Studio Interest

New York reports on Garbo voice described as mezzochromatic by sound engineer Conrad Kahn comparing it to violin harmonics. The piece notes rare speaking-voice overtones and cites M G M's Ninotchka style influence.

New York, N. Y Garbo Conrad Kahn

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