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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1940

Page

3

Maynard News Highlights Local Events and Sports

Dennis White assigned to a NYA project in Spencer. Maynard freshmen face Framingham sophomores on Alumni Field November 8. Miss Myrtle Hodges weddingto Howard Whitney set for October 25 at the Methodist parsonage. Mizpah Rebekah lodge to visit Odd Fellows hall November 8. Maynard Cooperative Club meets October 23 at Parker street hall. Doodle Club hosts Halloween party November 2. Maynard Ladies Golf Club bridge party yesterday. prizes awarded. Adult Education classes opened at the high school. Various local visits and dinners noted. Framingham Hockey Club defeats Maynard 2 to 1 at Fitchburg Arena. Opening upland game season begins with light snow near Fuffer’s Pond. Ladies Auxiliary whist party awards prizes at Elks hall.

Dennis White NYA Spencer Maynard High Framingham Donald A.lent Mary EB. Wardzala Yonkers New York University of Southern California Tekla. Wardzala Maynard Myrtle Hodges Florence Hastings Concord Street Rebekah “Assembly Mizpah Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall Miz Pah Lodge Hallowe’en Lillian Holmes Maynard Cooperative Club Parker Street Hall Nick Rudziak Doodle Club Rodger Hartwell Gertrude Tucker Inez Lester Willis Lestar Edward Athorn Grace Tucker Wary McNamara Walter Cheslak Fuffer’s Pond Ladies Auxiliary A. O H Elks Hall Ida Brooks Berths Fearns May Shnair Mary Sheridan Julia White

Local residents attend garden event and various city notes

Fragments describe MacVoy fight in the garden on Friday night, Tremont Street visits, moves to Lawrence, and annual Town Building vacation. Public schools close October 25 for Middlesex teachers convention in Boston. Army vs Harvard led by Charlotte Duckworth and Elaki, trips to New York, and a relief fund concert by the United Band directed by Taunt.

Charlotte Duckworth Elaki Army Harvard Yi Farrell Front Street New Camilus Warrell Fordham United Band of Thi Taunt N Keene Unitnish

Whist Party Prizes Awarded at Maynard VFW Night

At the VFW weekly whist party in Maynard Friday night prizes went to Elizabeth Kopp Alice Murphy Addie Wolfe Cora Flannery Mildred Zaniewski Eva Duckworth Mary Straighe Mrs Do Perkins Mrs M EB Kelley Margaret Kelley Ringo Eva Duckworth M EB Kelley Barbara Murphy and a door prize to Margaret Kelley.

Maynard V.F. W Elizabeth Kopp Alce Murphy Addie Wolfe Cora Flannery Mildred Zaniewski Eva Duckworth Mary Straighe Do. Perkins M. EB. Kelley Margaret Kelley Ringo Barbara Murphy

De Molay Barn Dance Draws Maynard Crowd

A De Molay Barn Dance hosted by L. D Wilson Chapter was held in the Johnson barn on Summer street drawing a large crowd from Maynard and nearby towns. The old fashioned square dance delighted all ages and Granite State Mountaineers provided music. Mrs. R. Peterson of West Concord won a rug. Refreshments included sweet cider doughnuts hot coffee. The event was organized by Melvin Smith William Merriam Arthur Berry Wentworth Prentiss and Kenneth Johnson.

Maynard L. D Wilson Order of de Molay Johnson Barn Summer Street Granite State Mountaineers R. Peterson West Concord Melvin Smith William Merriam Arthur Berry Wentworth Prentiss Kenneth Johnson

N Y A Applicants Received Daily at School

Maynard local NYA program under John L Donovan Jr offers youth ages 17 to 24 a route to private industry employment. Applications are taken at Bancroft Street School from 9 AM to 4 PM with sewing projects supervised by Mrs Nan Sealey.

Maynard National Defense John L. Donovan, Jr National Youth Administration NYA Bancroft Street Nan Sealey

Knute Rockne Film Highlighting Sportsmanship

A moving picture at Peoples Theatre chronicles Knute Rockne, Notre Dame coach, ten years after his death in an airplane crash. The film emphasizes his life, the Four Horsemen, and Rockne’s enduring influence on sportsmanship and winning tactics across colleges and households.

Cowles Knute ‘Rockne Notre Dame University of the Everyman Knute Rockne Peoples Theatre Pockne

Hollywood Notes on Cast Changes and New Film Projects

New York reports reveal actor breadth on science terms with references to M G Kildare Goes Home and Waiting For the Sunrise. John Trent returns as Ronson in Wanted Wings, while Bonnie Baker and Orrin Lucke sign on for You're the One. Dorothy Lamour site filming shifts and a new Vic tory project starring Frederic March and Betty Field draw attention.

New York N. Y Cevsoe Liertel Wiley Pac Padan Kildare Cate Lack Hart John Trent LaVerne Brown Ronson Randolph Field San Antonio Texas Trent Air Corps William Nuckols Randolph Meanu Dorothy Lamour South Sea Island Joseph Conrad Sto Frederic March Betty Field

Rockne spirit greets a high school football win

A dramatic game ends 7 to 6 as Maynard and Kendra rally against Winchester. Don Lent, the local coach, invokes Rockne's line about not boasting over a defeated opponent, renewing the classic American sportsman tradition amid celebrations and boos.

Wiiter Don Lent Maynard Kendra Thompson Winchester Bronx Conga Rockne

St Anselms College Draws Midland League Athletes

St Anselm’s College loaded with Midland League players and multi-sport talents. Ed Flaherty a two sport captain at the local high school features as a halfback. Lou Columbo, a hard hitting blocker, is on the freshman eleven. Stan Spondlevich, Acton trained, has varsity end experience for three years. Stan Sikorsky of Hudson plays halfback and catches on the baseball club and leads as hockey captain. Stan Bondlevich also excels in hockey. Joe Ducy of Marlboro, a Midland League pick, is fullback and part of the trio of Midlands prospects. The group is described as great athletes and true sportsmen.

St. Anselm’s College Ed ‘Flaherty Stan Sikorsky Hudson Stan Bondlevich Joe Ducy Marlboro

Maynard Finnish Congregational Church Activities

The Finnish Congregational Church women meet in the vestry at 2 30 Tuesday to organize a Ladies Aid Society led by Mrs George Koponen. A monthly church business meeting is set for 7 30 Saturday evening. Sunday services include Sunday school at 10 00 am and evening worship at 7 30 pm. The Harvest Supper is planned for Thursday October 31 with supper chairman Mrs Edna Kansanoja. A Halloween party and social is sponsored by the Senior Class of the high school tomorrow evening with seasonal decor and features.

Charles Dumais Marie Ann Arthur Dumais Roy Lambert Spring Lawn Ladies Benevolent Society The Congregational Church K. of Chal Maynard Woman’s Club William McGarry Herbert W Martin Joseph Schwab Charles Wilcox Framingham Hockey Club Maynard Hockey Club Fitchburg Arena Dave Foley Framingham George Koponen Edna Kansanoja Frank Bilette West, Acton Hallowe’en

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