14 Oct 1936
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1936
Page
1
A jumble of names and images from a modern ocean liner world recalls Normandie Rexor and Vincent Astor aboard ships, with mention of a blue ribbon, orchestras, and the ocean’s vast span across Pacific, Arctic, and Antarctic waters.
Local board accuses the WPA Committee of bias and misleading claims about sidewalk projects. They say the committee failed to include all applicants and favored certain individuals while criticizing past administration. A public meeting offer is extended to air facts.
Fire alarm boxes 21 and 22 rang on false alarms Friday after midnight. Firemen just reached home from the first alarm when a second false alarm sounded. Authorities and townspeople express frustration at repeated midnight pranks endangering sleep and safety. George T. Priest comments on the waste and risk from the alarms.
The Maynard Woman club held its first Fall meeting yesterday afternoon in the Parish hall of St George's church. Mrs. is noted among attendees and discussion focused on local community activities.
A Methodist Church fair will feature booths and tables with an entertainment program in the afternoon. Names listed include Bachrach Mrs Jordan Mr and Mrs Charles Keene Mrs Wiliam McGarry Lucille Sims Mrs August Laurela Mrs Charlies A Li bridge Gov Stockwell Jacob Laurila and William Hanson.
Voters discuss funding and setup of a World War gun monument. The article notes potential committees and the stirring town debate over dedicating a single monument, with Acton residents watching government asset transfers and local action.
A late conversion gave Hudson a 7-6 win over Maynard High in a tense afternoon clash before 2500 fans. Maynard opened strong with a 63 yard march, Downey and Flaherty powering the drive before Flaherty scored from the one foot line.
A wedding ceremony was held before a flower bedecked altar with guests from Hudson and Salem. The couple received numerous gifts and plan to live on Linden Street after their return from their destination.
Light rain and cloudy skies expected tonight with a cool low near 80. Forecast suggests chances of rain continuing and cooler conditions.
John Connors chief of police for nearly twenty years died Friday night at 18 Brooks Street after illness. He was born in Maynard and active with the Massachusetts Police Chiefs Maynard Lodge B P O Ellis and other local orders. A large funeral with state and local officials attended Bridget's Church with a requiem mass and escorted cortege through town.
Leon F Foss chaired the event as School committee accepted the building for the School Board. Supt Wells A Hall spoke about the gymnasium while the public inspected the new facility. St. Hilda's Guild plans Harvest supper for Oct 24 and Parish Fair committee meets Thursday at 8 at Parish hall for November fair.
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