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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1939
Page
2
The article analyzes the agricultural sector amid surplus farm products and weak demand. It notes many individual farmers must adjust production to market needs and cites government programs as a factor in shaping future prospects and soil care.
A farmer installed multiple speaker radios across barn and home spending about 12 dollars to broadcast classical music at five a m. He hopes music improves hens laying and cows milk yield, but struggles to find a station broadcasting at that hour. The farmer notes jazz from Boston is all he gets early in the morning.
Leonard W Fowler of Eastonal church is one of several candidates to lead Union Congregational Church here after Rev M A Vance resigned. Fowler, 37, born in Gloucester and raised in Royalston Massachusetts, has studied at Cushing Academy Wesleyan University Boston University School of Liberal Arts and Bangor Theological Seminary. He has served as pastor in Exeter New Hampshire and Dy Point Maine before moving to Greenville Maine. Other candidates will be heard before final selection by the local Pastoral Supply committee.
Vacancies announced for thirty boys in local NYA projects as of Wakenerd district. Patrick Murphy, local Certifying Agent, states the program aims to place youths ages 16 to 24 in work to support their homes. Youths seeking employment should obtain an identification number at Marlboro and report to Mr. Murphy at the Town House for certification. Noted progress includes work around Crowe Park by NYA youths.
Maynard High announces season tickets for four home football games at Alumni Field. The schedule includes Belmont, Hudson, Lexington, and Marlboro with two holiday games. Tickets cost seventy cents and are available through any squad member.
Renowned dance teacher Maynard Bernard Greene will open the Kiddette Group at Ragles Hall starting Saturday September 23 offering private lessons and group instruction. Registrations at Maynard Jord Court. Greene cites dance training building grace poise self expression and rhythm as assets for growing children.
Rev Lynne Town will preach at Acton Evangelical Congregational Church on Sunday morning. The center church will observe a Friday service. The Christian Education Society plans an evening service and a public installation ceremony for new officers, with a recent rear erection noted.
Maynard William Smith Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Smith of Pine Street completed his first year in the Objat bathers at the Novitiate in Tewxsoury He took his vows at a mass celebrated there attended by his parents his sister Mrs Joseph Hamilton and her husband of Lawrence and another sister Miss Beatrice Smith of Newington Connecticut After visiting his Maynard home the family reunion drew many neighbors and friends He returns to the Novitiate Janete and then leaves for Newburg on the Hudson River New York to study two years at the Oblate House of Philosophy and six more years before final vows He will not return home until then Bill Smith Jr is a Maynard High School graduate who played football
Merton L Winchenbaugh of Hartford street Bedford dies at 68 after a long illness. Born in Wakiebore Maine he moved to Boston then settled in Bedford for 27 years. He served on the Bedford school committee former selectman and member of the Bedford Civic Club Parent Teacher Association and Republican Town Committee. Funeral at Hartford street home with Rev Frank W Thompson. Burial in Shawsheen cemetery. Survived by wife Marion two daughters a granddaughter his mother a brother and sister.
Funeral held for George F McCormack of 170 Main Street with a requiem mass at St Bridget's Church. Rev Thomas Wake officiated as a large congregation attended including Harold Morgan Patrick Gill Joseph Tucker George O'Brien Thomas King and Emmetts Wall. Burial followed in the family plot at the parish cemetery. Many floral pieces and mass cards testified to community affection.
The Maynard Post VFW Auxiliary sponsors a whist party at the auxiliary quarters. Prizes were awarded to several attendees including Mijaat Reid for door and Mullin for whist. Other winners listed include Ellén Hayes Wiles Duckworth Mrs. Bbs Powl Margaret McCarthy Serene Mrs. C Perkins and Margaret Mue McBarons Flora.
A country club hosted an awards party drawing local residents and notable attendees to celebrate achievements. Organizers highlighted community spirit and recognized several volunteers for their service to the club and neighboring programs.
The Maynard Garden Club hosted its first flower show Monday with colorful exhibits and enthusiastic participants. Irvin Howe and Mrs Frank May led preparations, while judges from Massachusetts awarded numerous prizes for arrangements, horticulture, and blooms including dahlias and zinnias.
Yesterday total pupil enrollment in Maynard Public schools stood at 1160, down 13 from 1233 last year. High school figures show a 54 drop and grades collectively 19 fewer students. Records note 1762 pupils in 1928 and a 612 higher total eleven years earlier, with 1936 high school at 478, 93 more than this year.
The Bedford Grange held its 80th anniversary in the Town Hall with a large turnout. Oldest charter member Mrs Maude Comley cut the cake and Charles M Gardner spoke as guest. Music by Phyllis Rogers and Arthur Wright, readings by Mrs Etta Stacey, and community singing followed. Next meeting September 25 includes public open invitation and reception for School Committee and teachers.
Miss Frances Y Wood was elected worthy advisor of Maynard Assembly Rainbow for Girls at a Saturday meeting in Masonic Hall. She succeeds Miss Ann Lord of Stow who was presented a shield for faithful service and never missing rehearsals. Rainbow for Girls plans a September 12 gathering.
A brief, unclear note mentions a Wednesday meeting of the ts, signaling the start of a busy period. The fragment provides little concrete detail on participants, location, or agenda.
Maynard High School opens 1939 football practice on Alumni Field with forty hopeful players under Coach Mike Odoklys. Rebuilding after graduation losses, the squad relies on captain Georgie Whelan and Ed Bamford, with Pri est, Brigham, Sarvella, Higgins, Was lutk, Crowley among returning veterans. The team faces two strong leagues Middlesex and Midland and aims to develop a new quarterback and kicker while maintaining fighting spirit.
A West Concord Parent Teacher Association social dance is set for Wednesday September 20 at 8 pm at the Harvey Wheeler School. Refreshments will be provided.
At the Sudbury Town Pound on Saturday September 9 Wayside Inn Chapter DAR unveiled a permanent granite marker marking their restoration as part of the Sudbury Tercentenary celebration. Attendees included town officials, former residents, historians, and DAR officers led by Vice Regent Mrs. Frederick G. Smith. James Eaton was noted as a World’s Fair visitor.
Sudbury opened the fall term after Labor Day with 1329 buildings cleaned and painted. New fixtures were installed in rooms, and staffing changes followed, including Ruth Hemingway as Sudbury South school head and Harry Kendall joining as a teacher. The seven grade shows a rise in enrollment. opening day registration reached 329.
William Maynard, son of Mr and Mrs James J James Ledgard, will enter Harvard College’s medical program next week. The announcement notes his preparation at a Long Island school and his college plan.
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