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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1940
Page
3
Maynard residents attend church events and social gatherings while council and parish activities mark the week. Local figures Rev George Koponen and Karl Wyatt are noted, with reports on court judges, union leadership, and area obituaries including William Good of Forge Village.
Tanley Zancewicz resumes studies at Alliance College asylvania entering his second year. Mrs Daniel Lowney of Jersey visited local relatives during the past ts. Mr and Mrs Michael Nee evelt street jeers elected at a ladies Auxiliary meeting. O H to be held Wednesday ing October 2. The weekly meeting of the Bug Club at Mrs Albert Koch s home. Prizes awarded to Robert Lester for Twombley Della Hartwell Inezisaster. The names of club members were broadcast on WEEI in the midnight Swing program.
Maynard reports 52 men and women on WPA projects a new low as over 300 were employed earlier. Welfare Department relief recipients are at a multi year low while most people able to work have found jobs. Some residents still receive aid increasing local welfare expenditures.
A surprise party was held at John Palaima’s home on Sherman Avenue Thursday evening to honor his 20th birthday. Friends from the Weight Lifters Club presented him with a pen and pencil set, arranged by William Roulinowicz of Gabes. Refreshments and socializing followed.
The Maynard Garden Club will meet at 2:30 p m on Monday October 7 at the Massachusetts Conservat Center in Stow transport will be provided from the high school at 2 o'clock Waiting list invited Junior Choir of the Congregational church will sponsor a food sale at the Townsend building on Nason street Friday afternoon October 4 The weekly whist party of the Ladies Auxiliary AO H at Elks hall awarded prizes to several members including Mrs Margaret Kelley and whist winners listed.
Mr and Mrs Eoward Byrnes of Harwichport on the Cape visited with her parents Mr and Mrs William Scully Sr Dartmouth. They accompanied their son to Holy Cross for his senior year and stopped over in Maynard for a few days before returning to the Cape.
Miss Marion Deane daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Deane of Mainstreet Maynard married Ralph Ruggerio son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Ruggerio of West Concord in the Help of Christians church rectory West Concord A brides maid Bryn Schofield of South Acton and best man Thomas Murphy attended A reception followed at the bride parents home
Mizpah Rebekah lodge officers to be installed at Odd Fellows hall on Thursday night October 3. Mrs Viola Parsons district deputy and staff will oversee ceremonies. A collation will be served. Florence Hastings to be inducted as noble grand. Ertha Whitney recording secretary. Elsie Brayden financial secretary. Ruby Malcolm trustee.
Intentions of marriage were filed at the town clerk’s office for Bronislaig Arcisz of 2 Railroad Street Maynard and Carolyn Mary Swift of Worcester, and for Augustine Murphy of Parker Street Marynet and Mary Grace Keating of Hyde.
The text notes that Masses will resume the winter schedule at St. Cd ae Church. Sunday morning service will be at eight o'clock, with daily Mass celebrated at eight o'clock throughout October. The incomplete OCR fragment mentions regular weekday and Sunday masses and a monthly October schedule.
The next semi monthly baby clinic conducted by the Board of Health will be at the Health Centre at 2 30 PM Thursday. Dr Arthur T DeAngelo will lead assisted by Miss Mary Ward public health nurse. The doctor rotation follows policy allowing local physicians to direct clinics for a period.
Dr and Mrs Samuel Bachrach of 6 Moore Avenue Worcester announce the birth of a daughter, Barbara Ann, at Memorial Hospital Worcester on September 26. Mother and child are reported doing well. Dr Bachrach is a former local resident and Maynard High School and Tufty Medical College graduate.
The Junior Class organized with Francis Crowley as president and Mary Punch, Ruth Gar side, Walter Higgins as officers. Miss Vena Field is class adviser. Sophomore officers include Louis Collura as president and Marion Sheridan as vice president with Miss Ruth Wilson as adviser.
Historical pieces and star notes interweave as Richard Dix appears in Cherokee Strip with relics loaned by Irvin Wafford of Kernville, linking California pioneers to gold rush lore. The report mentions Milland aiding a tubercular hospital near Horsham while Mary Martin plans to sing in Love Thy Neighbor alongside Benny and Allen.
Rev. Herbert F Fulton leads Worlds Communion Sunday services in partnership with Protestant churches. Choir plans special music. Church School at 9 15. dismissal 10 15. Evening league led by Miss Eisie Burgess. Week features multiple church fellowship meetings with brief addresses by church leaders and a final mass meeting October 13 with Dr Hugh Vernon White speaking.
The pastor plans a candle light service on Sunday evening October 20 to install all new Epworth League members and officers. The event will be open to all church friends and members.
A terse note reflects on limited perspective as observers in a valley fail to perceive what lies beyond a hill, suggesting vigilance and caution in judging distant or hidden outcomes. The line hints at hidden truths awaiting those who look past immediate surroundings.
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