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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1940

Page

3

Maynard Community Notices and Social Roundup

The Maynard Girl Scouts plan a 2 pm Friday food sale at the K of C Building. Local residents attend world fairs and visits, including trips to Washington, D C and the New York World Fair. Swanson to wed Lenton next Sunday. Swanson hosted pantry and greenback showers. Local juror summons, Armistice Day plans, and club meetings feature. several residents receive honors, travel, or health updates.

Maynard Girl Scouts K. of C William Smith Pine Street William Newburg Plin Swanvon Prospect Street Maynard James V. Lenton Lincoln Swanson Liberty Mutual Insurance Boston George Gutteridge Washington, D. C George, Jr John Dora Warren Street Clifford Coon Florence Hastings Edward Titley Isaac Binks Patrick A. McGrath Charles Williams Elmwood Street Frank J. DeMay Robert Lester Arthur Street John W. Lester McChordfield Washington State Alaska Hans Erikson Maynard Woman’s Club Charles “Warren Concord Woman’s Club Doodle Bug Club Billy LeSage Gertrude Tucker Detla Hartwell Genra Koch Andrew J. ‘Torsleff Arlington Street West Univer . Ciiren Southacton Richard ‘Lowden Bertha Wien Main Street Frank ‘Bramen North Acton

Residents Involved In Street Seat Occupation Incident

Mrs Annie Floyde and her brother William Quinn occupied a seat at 41 Acton Street recently purchased from Howard ine. William Nelson, previously occupying the house, moved to Walnut Street. Elizabeth Alice Tummer, wife of John Turner Jr., died in Oakland California and was cremated. ashes sent to Maynard Burial in Enwood Cemetery. Fire department responded Tuesday morning to a Pontide distributor fire at the con Garage. estimated loss about $300.

Annie Floyde William Quinn Acton Street Howardine William Nelson Walnut Street Lizabeth Alice Tummer John Turner Jr Oakland California Maynard Joss

Elks Hierarchy Visits Hudson Lodge and Concord

John A. Driscoll district grand exalted ruler of the Massachusetts Central district of the BPOE and his suite made official visitation to Hudson Lodge of Elks. The visit included A S Wees grand esquire and Angus C Murphy grand secretary. Driscoll is the exiled ruler of the BPOE and his party planned visits to Wal Lodge on Thursday and to Concord Judge on Tuesday October 22.

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Union Service At Finnish National Church

A union service was held Sunday at the Finnish National church with Rev. George Nen in charge of devotions and Rev. John Paana delivering the sermon. A mid week service is planned for Friday evening October 17 led by the pastor, with coffee hosted by local ladies after last Thursday’s service.

Georgenen Devo John Paana Pekkala Wilda Lauk Arthur Kunelus Salmela

Finnish Congregational Church Notes

Thursday after the mid week service the coffee table will be sponsored by Mrs Tilda Laukka and Mrs Ida Pek kala. Sunday services at 10 am and 7 pm. Rev and Mrs George Koponen Siukka Koskinen and Agda Reini attended the Sunday School Teachers Conference at the Finnish Congregational Church in Quincy last Saturday. Rev George Koponen was guest speaker at a Finnish benefit program at the Co operative hall Hubbardston last Sunday evening. Mrs Margaret King Esther Koponen and Rev George Koponen also gave a musical program with songs piano guitar and orchestra bells.

George A. Koponen Siukka Koskinen Agda Reini Quincy George Koponen Co-operative Hall Hubbardston Margaret King Esther ,Koponén George Koponen

Inury to Maynard-Donald A. Lent Chairman

Maynard Donald A. Lent, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, was injured by a steel flag piece while at work in his sawmill. He suffered deep cuts but, despite the setback, continues to carry on and dismisses the incident as nothing. The paper notes numerous inquiries and offers this account to ease friends’ concerns.

Maynard Donald A. Jbent Board of Selectmen Mily Lent

Maynard Elks Prepare Pershing Class Initiation

Maynard Elks announce extensive arrangements to initiate a General John J. Pershing Class on Sunday December 8. Exalted Ruler Kenneth B. Prue confirms the event as a notable lodge ceremony with hopes of a growing organization and recognition for the Pershing name.

Maynard Elks Kenneth B. Prue Maynard Lodge Thay John J. Pershing

Stand-ins used for chorus girls in film to save costs

Hollywood adopts 29 stand-ins for the dancing chorus in A Night at Earl Carroll's to save time and money. The Earl Carroll theatre layout requires nightly equipment moves, so stand-ins provide two extra shooting hours, rest for performers, and greater production efficiency. Tom Rutherford, Virginia native, is mentioned along with plans for Fredric March to return to Broadway and continue film work in Hollywood and New York.

Hollywood Earl Carroll's Earl Carrells Neumann Paramount Tom Rutherford Virginia Old Dominion Rutherfurd Tom Rutherfurd Ben Lemond Reck Castle Ee Bend Licking Hele District Goochland E ‘Sacuece Fredric March Betty Field Mead New York

West Acton HGS Births and Travels Highlight Local Family News

On October 10, Mr and Mrs Pagaietso welcomed their tenth son at Boston Osteopathic Hospital Jamaica Plain. Columbus Day brings a trio of daughters Mary Pauline and Yvonne Fierra leaving for a month long car tour to Beverly Hills California hosted by Charles A Silvey.

iEdwin Laurila New York City Paul Kendar Fitchburg F P. Flagg Baker Memorial Hospital Bruho Remtone Leominster Babor Partisan League Copley Square Hotel Boston Bruno Rantane Lester F. Cowles William O’toole Wilfred ‘Riley Ann “White Gladys Mikijaniec Fred Pison Focal Union Maynard Council St. Bridget’s Church Hgs Edance Pagaietsto Nan Spments Agnes Altern Boston Osteopathic Hospital Jamaica Plain Alexander Fierra Mary Pauline Yvonne Beverly Hills California Charles A. Silvey

Local church officers and winter travel notes

The Intermediate Christian Endeavor names officers with Ruth Durkin as vice president Betty Davis as secretary and Nancy Durkin as treasurer. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Samuel Lee of Hiverett and Mrs Mildred Crowe of Maynard leave for Florida to winter in a trailer and were seen off by Mrs Othelyn Whitney of Maynard at a farewell dinner.

The Intermediate Christian Endeavor Ruth Durkin Betty Davis Nancy Durkin Maphi Pegs Florida Samuel Lee Hiverett Mildred Crowe Maynard Othelyn Whitney

W Acton Baptist Church Heralds Community Class and Schedule

Thirty men attended the Men's Class last Sunday with a goal of forty this Sunday. Services include church school at 9 30 worship at 10 45 and various junior teen and senior activities. Oyster Stew social Tuesday the 29th with Worlds Fair movies. Leadership Training School continues three Mondays ending Nov 4. Mrs Benja min Smith leads a girls class. Mrs Arthur H Wilde presides at meetings. Forty seven attended Leadership Training School Monday evening. Geradine Clapp speaks Sunday at 6. Laura Jane Peterson elected.

Benjamin Smith E Ladies Circle Thurdsay Arthur H -Wikde Geradine Clapp Laura Jane Peterson

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