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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1940
Page
4
The article describes widespread hunger across Europe as nations face food shortages, rationing, and scorched economies. It cites harsher measures in Vichy France and Yugoslavia, with scarce bread, coffee, cheese, soap and shoes, amid wartime ruin and civilian suffering.
Concord and Maynard high school football teams meet in their annual fall classic at Alumni Field this Saturday. Maynard carries a three year series edge and unveils new tricks after a Hudson setback while Concord, veteran laden, aims for another upset in a rivalry famed for sportsmanship and friendly rivalry.
Organizers led by Eric Farnell announce a Barn Dance at Parker Street Hall in Maynard with Irma Durkee's Orchestra and Stillman Priest as announcer. The event features door prizes, costume prizes, and awards for largest Grange turnout and greatest distance traveled, plus other incentives.
Record turnout at the annual Fair of the First Parish Church of Sudbury on Saturday featured jams jellies preserves brass plants and flowers an old time kitchen and student art from Sudbury Art Centre. Grace Goodwin arranged decorations. Proceeds support church upkeep and charities. Woman's Alliance members led by Mrs Hector L Marquis and others organized and staffed the day.
A training course in the Elements of Scouting will be given at the Sudbury Scout Cabin starting Tuesday evening October 15 and continuing weekly until December 10. Larry F. Sears Burnham G. Gage and Gilbert Upham will be the speakers at the October meetings.
Harriette O Young Lester N Smith Mary Pracitelli Gertrude L Landry William J Landry Joseph M ONeill Jennie H Pierce Nancy L Dibiase Rose mond Dibiase Marion L Spiller Emily 8 Raynor Francis Raynor Doris W Moynihan were added to the voting list at the last Registrars meeting. The next Board session will be held today October 16 from 12 noon to 10 pm.
Timothy M. Duggan aged 62 died at his home 1 Park Street Sunday after a long illness. A native of Ferneuse Newfoundland he lived in Maynard 48 years. He leaves wife Ellen M Brothers Duggan, son Edmund and daughters Mildred and Margaret. Funeral was Tuesday at St. Bridget's Church with burial in the parish cemetery. Bearers were John Flaherty Clifford King Robert Duggan James King Alphonse Pau and Walter Brigden.
Maynard under new coach Elizabeth Mahoney beat Acton 1-0 on Crowe Park as F D'Agata scored the decisive second period goal. Acton Seconds lost 1-0 with B Marble tally. both teams showed strong teamwork and future potential.
Dense smoke shrouded Fred Mount Keihire’s barn at 113 Summer Street as Maynard firefighters laid three hydrant lines totaling over 2700 feet. The blaze, lasting about two hours, caused an estimated 2000 dollars in damage while residents continued shopping nearby.
An unoccupied cottage on Bosworth Avenue in Piney Lakes was completely destroyed by fire on Sunday afternoon. Fire officials, led by Chief Davison, arrived too late to save the structure as the cause is not yet known and an investigation is underway. Also noted, Albert E. Haynes led a chanting at Wellesley College faculty reception on Saturday.
Miss Nancy Way daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Way of Penlan Sudbury Center serves on a committee led by Ramon Penn for a two week sale at the decorators exchange 691 Boylston Street to raise funds for the British War Relief Society Valuable items from private homes and lending shop donated.
Judge and Mrs. Howard A Will son marked their 37th world anniversary on Tuesday in Concord. Judy Wilson, a Maynard resident, recovered from weeks of illness and returned to the Concord bench where he has served since June 8, 1930, appointed by Governor Ely. Numerous local notices follow about rummage sales, voter registration, and community events.
Members of the Concery fire department will join Lexington firefighters in an exhibition tug of war this Saturday during the annual Fun Fair of the Old Pedfry Club in Lexington.
The Harvey Wheeler school PTA will host a costume frolic on October 30 with prizes and refreshments. The music will be provided by the Littleton Farmers Swing Band and Mrs. Margaret O Grady will lead the organizing committee.
Members of the Woman's Association of Memorial Congregational Church will meet Thursday at 10 30 a m to make articles for the coming fair. Luncheon at 12 30 p m will be hosted by Mrs. Forrest D Bradshaw.
Edward Hintsa of Riverbank Road Maynard wed Lina Raitanen of Worcester at the bride’s sister’s home in Worcester. Rev George A Koponen officiated. Best man Ilmari Juno. maid of honor Mrs Ilmari Junno. The couple will reside on Riverbank Road Maynard after a wedding trip.
Peter Bulkeley School soccer eleven defeated Lincoln grammar school 3-0 Wednesday at Emerson Playground. Wally Venti scored twice with Tony Ammendolia adding the third. Coach Ralph F. Ward used most of the squad including Chuck Harwood and J. Dee Jr. The team later tied Lexington 1-1 at Emerson Playground.
Privates from the 211th Coast Artillery headed for short leave plan to entrain for Camp Hales Texas on October 21 for the winter. Memorial church committees work on the October 24 and 25 fair. Parker Bartlett and a Tufts College friend visited. Mr and Mrs John Smith of Beacon Hill Boston spent the weekend here.
The L D Wilson Chapter of the Order of De Molay presents an Old Fashioned Barn Dance on Friday October 18 at the Johnson Barn Summer Street Maynard. The Granite State Mountaineers of Vermont will provide music from 8 to 12 with attire guidance for boys in overalls and shirts and girls in cotton dresses or skirts. Committee members include Melvin Smith William Merrian Arthur Berry Wentworth Prentiss and Kenneth Johnson.
South Acton Mr and Mrs Lloyd Priest and Mr and Mrs Horace C Tuttle visited relatives in Gilman Vermont. D F Penney of Robbins Court spent the weekend in Hillsboro New Hampshire. Frank Merriam and family drove through the mountains to Hillsboro. James Connolly and Mrs Loring toured the Green Mountains to Burlington and Lake Champlain and returned via Franconia Notch.
Sears Roebuck & Co. on Moody Street in Waltham emphasizes wide merchandise, modern policy under Joseph Gaffney, and an extensive range from Home Appliances to Sports Equipment. The 1941 Silvertone Radios and Indestructo heating systems showcase quality, price, and easy payment options for customers across departments.
Green River Wine and Spirits Co led by Dave Bloom promotes a wide stock of imported and domestic wines liquors and cordials at 288 Moody Street Waltham with weekly and holiday specials inviting ladies and gentlemen to visit their headquarters for low prices and dependable quality.
The Arc Welding Co. led by Carmen DiPronio offers portable electric arc and oxyacetylene welding, cutting and brazing for autos, machinery, boilers and tanks. Located at 44 Williams Street, Waltham, they provide mobile service and speedy on site work for manufacturers, garagemen, town officials and the public.
M. J. Havey offers a fully equipped monument shop at 245 High Street Waltham opposite Calvary Cemetery with 25 years’ experience. The display invites families to discuss price and details for quality memorials built with fine design and skilled craftsmanship using quality stone. Visitors are urged to view the display anytime for design and execution guidance.
A compact 1940s style promotion for Candy Dutch Candies at 696 Main Street offering homemade candies and ice cream. The piece touts candy as a major American food industry and invites readers to visit for weekend bridge parties birthdays and holiday sweets with assorted bon bons and novelty items.
Miss Virginia Raynor daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Raynor of Hudson road and Clyde Brennan son of Mr and Mrs William J Brennan of South Sudbury were married Sunday October 6 by Rev Albert Reynolds at Manomet Mass. A reception followed at the bride's home. The couple plans to reside on King Philip road South Sudbury.
Under the direction of Angelo Tognieri and Miss Grace Goodwin art classes will open at the Sudbury Art Centre on Saturday October 19. Classes will be held Saturdays during winter from 10 to 12 in the forenoon and 2 to 4 in the afternoon.
A fragmented line ponders hope and endurance, asking if progress will come. The phrasing suggests a person questioning possibility while resisting defeat.
A brief local item describes Butler Upholstering at 98 Maple Street Waltham 3616 as a specialty shop for upholstering and restoring furniture and antiques. The notice emphasizes quality materials and craftsmanship as core to its mission.
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