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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1941
Page
2
Community notices report school and church events, births and marriages, health clinic sessions, and local club activities in Maynard. Residents include families, students, and service members with updates on relocations, hospital care, and upcoming gatherings.
Shonor Maynard Miss Margaret Dunn, a bride-elect, was surprised by colleagues at the sewing and burlap plant when she was presented with a substantial check and a large gift in the afternoon. She will wed Joseph O Neil of Hudson on October 27.
The family of the late Mrs. Sophie Anderson thanks all who were kind and offered floral tributes during the recent bereavement.
Three year old Maynard Carol Bundalavich celebrated her birthday with a party at her parents home on Main Street Sunday afternoon. Guests played games and enjoyed refreshments around a large decorated cake at the center of the table.
Maynard Dramatic Club convenes tonight at Miss Rut Berglind’s Fletcher Corner home. Rehearsals underway for the season opener “What a Life.” Mrs Margaret Martin newly elected president will preside.
At the weekly Legion Auxiliary whist party held Saturday night in the Town House prizes were awarded to Lene Franklin Mrs Kelley Ellen Hayes Alice Murphy Amy Ryan Eva Duckworth Mary Johnston Grace Tucker Mrs TLaihank Ellen Mullin. Another party at the same place and time noted. Officers of the Legion and Auxiliary will be inducted into office at a joint installation ceremony in the school auditorium on Oct 14.
Maynard Mrs Harold Sheridan was reelected president of the Ladies Auxiliary A O H at the annual meeting held during the week. Officers include Mary Connors vice president Agnes Driscoll recording secretary Julia Whitey financial secretary Ellen Quinn treasurer Susan Kelley historian Minnie Lynen standing committee chairman Nellie Schwenke sergeant at arms Mary Booth Royd sentinel. The Auxiliary voted to buy a 100 US Defense bond.
The piece notes no local tennis events this season due to the absence of a coordinating association and hopes for a future organization. It highlights Maynard’s league start, the intertown bowling league’s reach across sports and nationalities, and praises figures like Bennie Megin and Ed Sullivan for Concord and Marlboro tracks. Ted Steeves departs Milford for Wellesley coaching, with Milford’s Brucata and Cahill noted in football and Holy Cross links, and Adzigian from Stoneham making a bid to lift Lexington High.
A reproduction of the famous Daniel Chester French Minute Man statue is highlighted as part of American defense imagery. Bonds and stamps are promoted as essential defense preparations, available at banks or post offices.
At a Maynard Maynard town event the Young Men's Club held a special meeting at the Town House to discuss opening activities. Richard D. Elson led as president and a State Department of Conservation representative will speak at the first open meeting. The club also plans a barn dance later in the month in conjunction with the Hudson Club.
Across film pages a collage of star trivia and anecdotes emerges. It notes Bing Crosby buying his caddy a suit each time he breaks 70 and Bob Hope as a shrewd business figure. It mentions Veronica Lake ankles Robert Preston and Claudette Colbert sailing skills.
Fragmentary note suggests reflections on honor and achievement, emphasizing daily routines and the impact of habits on life. Readers are urged to align actions with character and to observe how small choices influence broader outcomes across days.
Reverend Leonard W Fowler presides at Sunday service on October 12 with Sunday school for seniors juniors beginning at 9 45 and beginners primary at 10 45. The pastor’s sermon is titled What is Wisdom. The Pilgrim Beltlowship opens fall season with six o clock service led by Phyllis Merrick and a long service led by Ralph Richardson.
Pastor Bernard Hitlila leads choir practice Thursday evening at eight. Finnish school supervised by Mrs Reino Keto runs Saturday 10 to 11 30, with Sunday school at 9 15. Luther League meets at Mr and Mrs Reino Heitanens Woodland Road West Concord next Tuesday evening.
The Junior Woman's Club of high school students held its first Fall meeting in the school auditorium. About 40 new members were initiated with comic costumes and stunts. The 1941-42 program was announced. officers include Miss Jean Lynch president Mary Sharpe vice president Marion Smith secretary Ann White treasurer Doris Newman program chair Jean O'Brien assistant. Regular meetings will be held.
Governor Saltonstall issues a proclamation urging strict fire prevention amid dry conditions. The order calls for updated fire safety protocols, stricter enforcement, and public awareness campaigns across municipalities. It stresses avoiding outdoor flames and reporting hazards promptly.
In a pointed reflection Thackeray warns that those who forget their own friends to chase higher status become snobs. The saying contrasts loyalty with social climbing and emphasizes integrity over rank.
Rev. Herbert F. Fulton leads Sunday at 10 49 am with sermon How shall we escape life today The choir plans special music Church School begins at 930 am with Intermediate in Auditorium and Primary Kindergarten in Chapel Youth Fellowship meets 6 pm with a neighborhood beliefs discussion Oxford Worcester District Convention departs 1 pm October 16 A Philathea class meets Tuesday at the Parsonage Fall attendance expected Youth Fellowship plans a Thursday covered dish supper at 650 pm in the Chapel Twelve members aim for Clinton Fall Institute starting October 20
The Maynard Garden Club opened its 1941 42 season with a meeting at Mrs Joseph Martins Summer Street. Mrs Irvin Howe led a business session to map plans for winter events. Mrs Charles Warren reported 250 paid admissions for the Flower Show. The club won first prize at the Acton Fair for an Arrangement to Illustrate a Book Title. Next meeting is Monday November 2 at Miss Marion Townsend Lincoln Street.
Fire Chief George T. Priest led a fire drill across Maynard schools during Fire Prevention Week October 5 to 11. He emphasized fire protection and prevention, especially in woods amid dry weather, with 260 high school students evacuated in a minute and Roosevelt School pupils also participating.
The Parent-Teacher Association hosts a Thursday afternoon meeting at 3 30 in the West Acton Grammar School with Mrs. Robert Learmonth as hostess to connect teachers, parents, and the association. John Carrs relocate to Marlboro from Windsor Avenue, Eleanor Tate returns to Gordon Theological School Boston, Ruth Wilde enrolls in Chandler secretarial school in Boston. A mid week service opens at West Acton Baptist Church led by Rev. Arthur Wilde, with weekly services to follow. The Baptist church harvest supper is planned for Thursday evening October 9, with Mrs. Carl Peterson organizing.
A compact study notes that a man who blushes is not inherently brutish, challenging harsh judgments of character. The piece blends social observation with humor to argue restraint and nuance in judging appearances.
Acton Parente Association hosts a meeting at the Acton Center grammar school with David Barry mentioned. The Middlesex Local Christian Union plans a Halloween party and business meeting at the Grotol Congregational Church on October 7:46 p.m. Miss Helen Pederson presides. Acton Grange announces a public Halloween party and dance at the town hall. West Acton South Red Cross starts first aid series with start dates to be announced.
Community orchard on Worcester Pike Framingham promotes planting apple and pear trees. Bearing trees promise a 942 harvest next year and may yield a future harvest, inviting visitors to drive out today along Route 9 Worcester Pike to Little-Tree Farm for fruit trees.
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