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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1940
Page
3
Maynard residents attend Hallowe en party at local school and plan harvest dances. Local clubs and officials host meetings at Odd Fellows hall and K of C hall with card parties and raffles. Community notices cover church masses, hospital news, and Red Cross knitting drive.
Massachusetts liquor fee debate spreads as grocers push to stock liquor arguing beer belongs with bread and food. The Brewers Journal cites housewives viewing beer as a family staple. Massachusetts reports 9 800 licenses last year and 40 000 fatal auto accidents nationwide with 402 in Massachusetts. costs per fatality near 40 000 dollars according to the state Safety Council. Concord W C T U committee notes drunken driving fatalities and injuries.
A postnuptial shower was given for Mrs Edith Manning Downey and her husband Frank Downey at the home of Mrs Leo Downey on Charles Street Wednesday night. Over 50 guests from Maynard Hudson Gleasondale Boston Acton and Stow attended. Misses Carol Lee Downey and Nannybellie Sealey entertained with songs and dances. Gifts were numerous and practical.
The VFW Auxiliary whist party last night awarded prizes led by Mrs. Amy Brayden. Other prize recipients included Mrs. Clayton Perkins, Mrs. Elizabeth Kopp, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Addie Wolfe, Mrs. Alice Murphy, Mrs. Mildred Zaniewski, Mrs. Cora Flannery, Mrs. Katherine Bariteau, Mrs. Mark Newton, Mrs. Gertrude Tucker, and Mrs. M. E. Kelley. Bingo prizes went to Mrs. Helen Mullin, Mrs. Kelley, Mrs. Alice Murphy, Mrs. Gertrude Tucker, and Mrs. Addie Wolfe.
Banns of marriage were read at St. Bridget's church for Miss Kathryn Allen of 14 Walcott Street and William Gleason of Lowell. They plan to marry on November 10.
Reverend Leonard W. Fowler leads Union Maynard on Laymen's Sunday November 3. Deacon Gavin Taylor speaks on his Berkeley trip. Wade Aslanian of Watertown guest soloist and choir director. Sunday school party Friday eight at Ernest Johnsons with partner bring. Religious Education committee in charge. The quote by Benjamin Leamingit closes the notice.
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Joseph Tamulonis and family expresses gratitude for kindness during their bereavement and for mass cards and flowers from friends and neighbors.
The Methodist Church of Maynard announces Citizens Day on Sunday November 3 1940 led by Rev Herbert F Fulton with a 1040 service. The church school begins at 915 am and an Intermediate League for youths eight to fourteen is planned for 530 pm. Epworth League trip to Worcester is set for Friday leaving at 630 pm from the church.
Maynard Viljo Pekkala aged 20 of Maynard Massachusetts enlisted in the U S Navy for six years at the Navy Recruiting Station Boston on Tuesday October 22 as Apprentice Seaman General service. He was sent to the Naval Training Station Newport for eight weeks of training before possible transfer to a Navy Trade School or a fleet vessel. Pekkala is among the district quota for October.
Maynard resident Maynard-JohnB Ledgard joins 134 peers to form a 135 student four year intake at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy the nation’s largest such college on Longwood Avenue Boston founded 1823 with generous endowment enabling moderate tuition. Dean Howard C Newton notes total registration at 427 the largest since 1927.
Local Republicans wind up weeks of activity and organize voter outreach for Election Day. A tele phone line is available at 33 Nason Street for transportation to polls. A monster GOP rally is set for Mechanics Hall Boston next Sunday evening and a torch light parade and Sudbury reception are planned this Saturday with Hum and Strum providing entertainment. The Nason Street headquarters will stay open each evening this week per Richard D. Bilson president of the Young Men's Republican Club.
Benjamin Franklin’s aphorism about conduct across social ranks comments on civility and familiarity, highlighting a balanced approach to interactions with strangers, acquaintances, and close associates.
Miss Myrtle Ada Hodges and Howard Strout Whitney wed Friday evening at the Maynard Methodist parsonage. Rev. Herbert F. Fulton officiated. The bride wore a soldier blue dress with white orchids. bridesmaid Alice M. Duggan wore engro brown with talisman roses. Best man was Philip A. Wilson. The couple, both Maynard High graduates, plan a wedding trip and will reside on Concord Street after.
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