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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1939
Page
5
The article discusses licensed and unlicensed peddlers facing police action, court dates, and beach patrols. It notes seasonal clashes on beaches, conveyances, and protests from concessionaires. Tax changes spur roadside cigarette selling and shifts in New York and New Jersey markets.
The Maynard Garden Club hosts its first flower show open to the public at 93 Acton Street the home of Mrs Irving Howe on Monday September 11 Exhibits must be in place by 10 30 am judging begins at 11 30 am One entry per class and multiple horticulture classes with arrangements led by chairmen Mrs Frank Grieve Mrs Hans Erickson Mrs David Walker Mrs Wilder Macurda Mrs Irvin Howe Mrs Victor Peppard and others Refreshments served Program by Mrs Howard Case and Mrs Frank E Sanderson.
Superintendent James P. King reports about 1200 pupils enrolled for the fall term in Maynard public schools with 400 in the high school. Enrollment expected to rise slightly, final tallies in a week or ten days. New teachers include Ruta Wild and Alice Hexkala. Mary L. Wood is named Main Street School principal. Football coach Michael Vodoklys calls for practice.
George F McCormack of 170 Main Street Maynard dies at 76 after a long Maynard life. Survived by wife two sons Roy and Frank and daughter Mrs John Royle and sister Miss Sarah McCormack. Former barber, community figure. Funeral Friday at St Bridget’s Church with requiem mass at 9. Burial in family lot.
Miss Eleanor and Mr. Oats entered Maynarz High School today as a nurse. The report notes the unnamed individual was admitted to Worcester Hospital for care.
Mrs Waine Frigard died at her Stow Lowers Village home in Maynard aged 54. Born in Finland she lived in Maynard 36 years and leaves her husband and two sons Tauno and Wilho. Tauno played Dartmouth football and baseball. Wilho starred in college and is an athletic instructor at Massachusetts State Teachers College. Burial was at Glenwood Cemetery after a Tuesday funeral.
Chief of police Michael Foley acted after a report from Sergt J L Dempsey of the Boston and Maine police. The investigation found a rail obstructing eastbound tracks near the Powder Mill switch east of Parker crossing. The obstruction was removed with help from J Valentine Feehan and Ralph Lockwood who rushed to the scene.
Maynard announces a 1939 tax rate of 44 dollars per thousand, up eight from 1938. Officials cite emergency appropriations, welfare costs, hurricane costs, and a ten thousand dollar state tax as primary causes. Valuation declined slightly, reserves depleted, yet assessors say the town remains financially sound and hope for lower rates if jobs return.
At the weekly V F W Auxiliary whist event Eva Duckworth won the door prize. Whist prizes went to Gertrude Tucker Mrs Copp Ida Gruber Margaret Claflin Mrs Adams Isa Kelley Agnes Driscoll Mrs William Fitzgerald Margaret McCarthy Ellen Hayes. Bingo honors went to Mrs Perkins Gertrude Tucker Mrs Wm Graham Agnes Driscoll Flora Babb Catherine Bariteau Amy Ryan. The Auxiliary plans another whist party this evening Wednesday September 2.
Acton Garden Club held its annual Flower Show at Acton Woman's Club with many exhibits. Notable features included Willis Holden's cacti arranged by Will Curtis and Richard Stiles of Sudbury winning special prizes. Multiple classes rewarded entries from members and friends including arrangements, specimens, dahlias, marigolds, nasturtiums, and exotic blooms.
Washington based George Gutteridge Jr. visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. George H. Gutteridge on Brookline Street. George Jr. is attached to the federal headquarter unit led by Edger-G-man chief.
Acton High School announces staffing changes as two teachers resign and three new teachers are hired. Elinor Brown of Leicester Massachusetts joins the English department replacing Miss Stokes assignment. Eleanor Jessie Thompson of Webster Massachusetts will teach commercial subjects. Margaret Billman departs for Orleans Massachusetts while Miss Mary Stokes moves to Brattleboro Vermont.
Vincent Ex Domestico of Framingham faced Concord district court after a head on collision near North Acton. Miss Mildred Lacroix and Samuel Gryzboski were slightly injured. Domestico was found guilty of operating under the influence and fined $50. Drunkenness charge dismissed. Gryzboski injured.
Maynard Johnny Moynihan joined the Maynard Country Club foursome over the weekend. On the third hole a 160 yard shot with a six iron scored a hole in one. Teammates were Joe Cleary Verne Violet and Noble Morton.
Edward Farris of Bedford was arrested by State Police and Bedford officials after a hit and run on Old Bedford road. He allegedly struck True A. Hoadley and then Anna Hurley’s car, fled the scene, and was chased for five miles before being captured near the North Lexington line. He remained in custody with $500 bail after a Concord court continuance.
Maynard executive committee to host the first fall meeting at Town House on Tuesday at 8 pm. A delegation travels to Wentworth by the Sea in Portsmouth for the ninth annual New England Young Republicans Conference this weekend. Speakers include six New England governors and U S Senators and Representatives, plus John D Hamilton, RNC chairman.
The local C. BE. Society will install officers on Sunday evening at the Congregational Church. Pederson becomes president with Walter Stevens as vice president Dorothy Bond secretary and Margaret Fraser treasurer. The first season meeting is set for next Sunday with invitations to youths from nearby churches.
Four weddings are noted over the holiday weekend in Maynard and nearby towns. Blanche Slabysz married Anthony Lombard at St. Casimir's in a satin gown with gardenia bouquet, with relatives from Dorchester to Nashua in attendance. Katherine Borodowka wed Anthony Columbo at St. Catherine's in Graniteville, the ceremony conducted by Rev. Mullen, with a Powdermill Road reception and many local guests. Mary Shymonowicz became Mrs. Reed at St. Bridget's rectory with a simple home ceremony and small wedding party, followed by a reception. Albina Sinicki tied the knot with Anthony Sinicki at St. Casimir's, with a morning Mass and a reception at Maynard Grange hall, as friends and relatives from multiple towns gathered. All couples plan to reside in their new homes after their weddings.
At the weekly auxiliary meeting AO H awarded Elizabeth Pla Mce for noted service in the Maynard unit yesterday afternoon.
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