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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1940

Page

2

Sudbury Woman's Club Opens Season At Town Hall

The Sudbury Woman's Club meets this afternoon in Town hall with a reception for new members hosted by Mrs. Frank F. Gerry and Mrs. Burshell M. Johnson. Reports on Swampscott convention will be given by Maxwell Eaton, with Mrs. Henry Webster presiding and Mrs. Alan F. Lynn overseeing the tea table.

Sudbury Woman's Club Frank F. Gerry Burshell M. Johnson Maxwell Eaton Swampscott Henry Webster Alan F. ®Lynn

Sudbury Residents Visit Camp Edwards Bourne

Mr and Mrs Ralph W. Stone and their son William joined others visiting Camp Edwards at Bourne on Sunday. Kate Connelly, a well known local, is in Framingham hospital after an amputation last Friday.

Ralph ‘W. Stone William Camp Edwards Bourne Kate’ Connelly Framingham Hospital

Sudbury Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Activities

Sudbury briefs report Mrs Webster and guests hosting the Past Matrons Club of Aurora Chapter, East ern Star with husbands. Walter Robinson of Natick screened films. Albert Goodnow returns to Worcester after a short visit. First Parish Church Woman's Alliance holds all day session to plan Columbus Day Fair. Carlton Elms enters Philip Exeter Academy. Dr Currier returns from World's Fair trip. C Arvid Nelson listed on danger list at Chelsea Naval Hospital after serious operation.

Webster Cutting Maynard Road Aurora Order of the Eastern Star Columbus Day Hector Marquis Hudson Roat Robert Cornell Boston Carlton Elms Carlton W. Elims Philip Exeter Academy Sudbury Hight George BE. Currier C. Arvid Nelson Landham Royd Naval Hospital Chelsea

Concord High Yearns for Grid Glory in Dark Season

Recount of Concord High School football woes in 1939 and 1940. The Red and White, in Class D, suffered two losses to Dracut and Chelmsford after withdrawing from Middlesex League play. The piece recalls hopeful boasts, recalls two brutal defeats, and notes upcoming games against Maynard and Chelmsford. It laments the team’s struggles and questions the sport’s place amid broader wartime anxieties.

Concord Concord High School Concord High Jin Chasey Dracut Chelmsford Bntappy Chelmsforg Maynard University of Chicago Lneup

Inn Keepers Fined For Liquor Sale

In Concord District Court Alfred C. Casassa proprietor of Strawberry Hill Guest House East Acton was fined 100 for keeping and exposing liquor after Acton police raided the place. A waitress was found guilty of legal sales of liquor and her case was not filed. Monday in Concord Court Joseph W. Nardone Jr manager Nashoba Tavern East Acton was fined 100 for exposing liquor for sale. Two waitresses previously held over were found guilty of illegal sales and their cases were placed on file.

Acton Concord District Court Alfred C. Casassa Strawberry Hill East Acton Concord Court Joseph W. Nardone, Jr Nashoba Tavern

VFW Weekly Awards At Maynard Whist Night

At the VFW Auxiliary weekly whist party in Maynard the door prize went to Gertrude Tucker. Prizes were awarded to Elizabeth Adams Eva Duckworth Othel Thane Mrs C Perkins Mildred Zaniewski Rachel Lester Annie Scully Gertrude Tucker Margaret McCarthy Catherine Bariteau Eva Duckworth Rachel Lester Margaret McCarthy Eva Evers Mrs C Perkina and the Thane in a lively evening of cards and bingo.

Maynard V.F.W Gertrude Tucker Elizabeth Adams Eva Duckworth Othel Thane Mrs C. Perkins Mildred Zaniewski Rachel Lester Annie Scully Margaret McCarthy Catherine Bariteau Bingo Eva Evers C. Perkina the Thane

Pilots Banquet at Country Club and Election Drama

Local pilots association hosts a banquet at the Country Club with solos by more than 30 pilots and a dance finale. Mayor Lewis In galls presides over the solo wing presentations. Annual officer elections follow as political tensions rise over the financial secretary post.

Pilots Association Tuebuay Otober Lewis Ingalls Neil Richard Dwyer Charles Dave Leibman George Hughes Ralph Kyle

Longer Season for Ducks in Bay State

Marlboro reports Massachusetts gunners must wait to Oct 16 for duck hunting, while Maine New Hampshire and Vermont opened yesterday with hunts promising excellent shooting. The Massachusetts delay grants extra two weeks compared with Rhode Island and Connecticut, which close on December 14 in the game zone.

Party for Miss Pearl Smith Party for Miss Pearl Smith

A surprise shower at Marlboro Country Club honored Pearl Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Smith of Pearl street on her upcoming marriage to Ronald Milley of Cambridge. Fifty guests enjoyed a dinner, decorated tables, a bride’s cake, corsages and blankets as gifts, plus dancing and games under a wedding bell shower.

Marlboro Marlboro Country Club Pearl Smith Frank Smith Pearl Street Ronald Milley Cambridge Miss Smith 7 S Reilly Annette Marquis Marjorie. Emery Lawrence Gaboury Karl Craig Kurt Barks Charles Murphy H. Bartlett John Hackla George Mahoney Ee J. Charron Charles Veinatte Norhian. Cheney Fay Carey Roger Parke Ham Hickey Oscar Laviolette James Norton Donald Alfred Bertrand Francis’ Cain Francis Roberts T. Jameson James White Irvine Weagle William Dacey Roy Boyle Joseph Avey Edward Collins Theo Poirier Joseph Pierce Lillian Laviolette Verna Fontaine Claire Dumas Ruth Lane Jeannette Daigneault Germaine Moin‘eau Lucille “Moineau Cynthia Hastings Muriel’ Peck Rozelle Richard Ergestine Richard Margaret, Gannon Marjorie Emery Elsie Tucker Thomas Reilly J. Callahan Morel Herbert Elis

92nd Birthday Marked Quietly for Nora Crotty

Marlboro Mrs. Nora Crotty one of the city's oldest residents is quietly observing her 92nd birthday today at 70 South Street with no special plans for celebration.

Marlboro Nora Crotty South Street

Young pilots delight crowd at Grafton field event

In Grafton on Sunday, a large crowd gathered at the local field as Jonesy flew steadily with students aboard. He gave three rides to four eager youngsters, one six year old cheerfully asking to fly again, while the student ship remained the sole plane on the field.

Ream Tosom Roy Berube Roy Grafton Jonesy

Donation Day For Hospital On Oct 14

Concord Monday October 14 is Donation Day for Emerson Hospital. Residents of Concord and nearby towns are urged to donate jams jellies preserves pints vegetables to the hospital. A truck will collect donations from 9 AM to 6 PM in front of 13 Main Street Mill Dam Concord. Remember your hospital.

Concord Emerson Hospital Ee Hospital Main Street Mill Dam

Tag Day for Salvation Army Appeal in Bedford

A Saturday Tag Day will support Bedford Salvation Army funds with official collectors at busy points. Donors receive shield-shaped tags as gifts. George M. Dimond, Bedford Planning Board member and sponsor, asks those yet to contribute to donate via Alden W. Webber, 61 South Road.

Bedford Salvation Army George M. Dimond Bedford Planning Board

Maynard High Field Hockey Seeks New Talent

A large group of Maynard High candidates trained at Crowe Park under new coach Elizabeth Mahoney. The first two elevens will be chosen this week and an opening match with Acton High is set for October 14 at Maynard.

Maynard Maynard High School Crowe Park Elizabeth Mahoney Acton High School

Memorial Church Fair Set for October 24 25

The annual Memorial Church Fair will be held Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25. It offers refreshments and a wide sale of useful and fancy articles. Memorial Church Sunday school opened on September 29, with Rally Sunday planned for October 6.

Sudbury Memorial Church

Hutchins Mark Birth of Son in Boston Hospital

Mr and Mrs John W Hutchin of Pope Road East Acton announce the birth of a son on September 24 at Phillips House Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Also Robert Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Walter Taylor of Wetherbee Road has received discharge from the CCC and has enlisted in the U S Army

John W. Hutchinson Pope Road East Acton Phillips House Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Robert ‘Taylor Walter Taylor Wetherbee Road C.C.C U.S. Army

County 4-H Dairy Team Wins Gold Medal in National Contest

The county 4-H dairy team, Allen Zickler and Edward Carey of Sudbury, coached by Byron E. Colby, earned gold medals for their national dairy production demonstration on The Babcock Test, as announced by the county extension agent's office.

Allen Zickler Edward Carey Sudbury Babcock Byron E. Colby

Maynard Defense Committee names local leaders to panels

Governor Saltonstall appointed Coughlan as chair of the Maynard Defense Committee and named Angus Han, former Legion Post commander, John OLeary, president of the Textile Union, and Chief of Police Henry Piecewicz as members.

Maynard James JA. ‘Coughlan Maynard Defense Committee Saltonstall Angus Hanson Legion Post John O'Leary Henry Piecewicz

Chevy Dealers Report Big Interest In 1941 Models

Predictions of a larger market for motor cars in 1941 gained early support as over 10,000,000 people visited Chevrolet dealers to see the new 1941 model on the first two days after its public presentation. Charles P. Taylor of Taylor Chevrolet reported the figure after tabulating dealer wires. Henry Tatler of Stow was elected president of the Maynard Dramatic Club. William Reynolds was named high school teacher and vice president Renae Comeau, treasurer. Rita Fry, secretary. A three act play titled Double Door is in rehearsal.

Maynard Chevrolet Charles P. Taylor Taylor Chevrolet Agency W. B. Holler Henry Tatler Stow Maynard Dramatic Club William Reynold Renae Comeau Rita Fry

Woman granted decree of living apart in Sudbury case

In Middle Sex Probate Court Marie Germaforez Van den Borre of Sudbury testified she was happier with her husband Charles L. Vanden Borre of Pawtucket Rhode Island. He refused reconciliation saying she made him miserable for ten years. She was granted a decree of living apart for justifiable cause and will be allowed to remain on jointly owned starm property with no support order.

Boston Marie Germaforez Vanden Borre Sudbury Middlesex Charles L. Vanden Borre Pawtucket Rhode Island Seneca W. Hall Lewis Starm

Sudbury Coopera tive Cancer Control committee forms

The Sudbury Cooperative Cancer Control committee held its organizational meeting at Sudbury Town Hall. Seneca W. Hall presided as Sudbury Board of Health chair. Dr. Richard P. McKnight and Mrs. Hilda La Roca spoke on cancer and the Massachusetts Cancer Program. A central committee was elected for the town program. Members include Everett Sanders, Mrs. Sarah Johnson, chair, and Mrs. Walter G. Laberee.

Sudbury Sudbury Cooperative Cancer Control Committee Seneca W. Hall Sudbury Board of ‘Health Richard P. Mc Knight Massachusetts Department of Public Health Hilda la Roca Massachusetts Cancer Program Everett Sanders Sarah Johnson Walter G. Laberee

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