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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1940

Page

2

Atomic power path urged by Dr Lind in Detroit talk

In a Detroit Chemical Society meeting, Dr Samuel Colville Lind advocates practical uranium energy. He notes U 235 yields 200 million eV from 60 eV and sees power as achievable despite costs, detailing his career from McMinnville Tennessee to Michigan and Minnesota institutes.

New York Samuel Colville Lind Detroit theAmerican Chemical Society Lind McMinnville Tenn Washington and Lee University Massachusetts Institute of Technology University

Field chairing effort aims at protecting English children

The article profiles Marshall Field III, longtime Chicago magnate, now chairing the National Child Refugee Committee. It notes his vast wealth from Marshall Field's holdings and his shift from socialite pursuits to steering relief work aiding English children endangered by Nazi bombers. It also sketches his background and odd name Delos Carleton Emmons.

Target Marshall Mi Field Als Refugee Committee Marshall Fields Chicago Chairman Field Eton Cambrace

Rose Best Weds Irving William Davis in Woburn Home

Miss Rose Best daughter of Mr and Mrs Clement Best of Woburn married Irving William Davis son of Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Davis of Maynard in a 3:30 pm ceremony at the bride’s home officiated by Rev Robert M Grey. A reception followed and after a wedding trip to Canada the couple will live on High Street South Acton after October.

Maynard—tIn Bouvardia Philip Morrison Maynard Pride Arthur MacKalvie South Acton Woburn High School Jackson College Maynard High School Canaida High Street

Maynard Legion elects new Frank J DeMars Post leaders

At the annual meeting the Maynard Legion Post elected M B Gruber as commander and Charles P Taylor as vice commander. Other officers include Joseph Dineen finance officer Angus Hanson adjutant William Hansen historian Albert Whalen chaplain and John Kayon sergeant at arms. A joint installation with the Auxiliary is planned for October 9 in Elkshall.

Ynard Benjamin Gruber Frank J. DeMars U. L Legion Headquarters Charles P. Taylor Joseph Dineen Angus Hanson William Hansen Albert Whalen John Kayon Ben Gruber Gruber Bros., Inc Minnie Downey Maynard Legion Auxiliary National Legion Boston Frank, J DeMars Post A L Elkshall. A Auxiliary Eva Kver Albert Murphy Beh Gruber Mabel Jamieson E. Red Anderson Clayton Perkins Adam Downey Florence Hanson Elizabeth Kopp

Sudbury Men's Club Opens Fall Winter Season

The Sudbury Men's Club meets tonight with a dinner in the Boy Scout cabin behind the Goodnow Public Library. The event features the local Boy Scout troop and kicks off fall and winter activities.

Sudbury Goodnow

Sudbury Opens Two Kindergartens At Unitarian Church

Plans finalize to establish two kindergartens at the Unitarian Church in Sudbury Center. Mrs Anne Buxton will supervise, with Wheelock School training and Waltham teaching background. Parents may enroll by calling 185 during the week of September 29. The school is set to open Monday October 14 at 9 a.m.

Sudbury Unitarian Church Sudbury Center Anne Baxton Wheelock School Boston Waltham Buxton

Filppu Accepts Position at Holyoke Paper Firm

Maynard resident Kaarlo Filppu son of Mr and Mrs Otto Filppu has joined the inventory department of the American Writing Paper Company in Holyoke. He graduated from the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance in June and from Maynard High School in 1937.

Maynard Kaarlo Filppu Otto Filppu East Street American Writing Paper Company Holyoke Filppu Bentley School of Accounting and Finance Maynard High School

Maynard Archibald Miller Dies at 48 in Maynard

Maynard Archibald Miller of 11 Vernon Street died after several weeks illness on Thursday. A native of Scotland he lived in Maynard over thirty years and left a wife Agnes Nordberg Miller two daughters Mrs Archie Murray and Miss Caroline Miller and two sons John and Hugh Miller all of Maynard. Also two sisters Mrs Joseph Dahl Waterbury Conn and Mrs Alec Charters Scotland. Miller ran a barber shop in Concord and was a member of A M and A A S R. Funeral was at two o'clock Sunday with Rev Leonard W Fowler of Union Congregational Church officiating. Burial in Glenwood cemetery. Flowers expressed the esteem of relatives and friends.

Maynard Archibald Miller Vernon Street Scotland Maynard Agnes (Nordberg) Miller Archie Murray Caroline Miller John Hugh Miller Joseph Dahl Waterbury Conn Alec Charters

Salvation Army Appeal Progress in Bedford

Sergeant Major Thomas Downie continues as the Salvation Army collector in Bedford for the annual appeal seeking the 500 dollar quota. George M. Dimond, sponsor group chairman, notes only Downie and Alden W. Webber can receive donations, with Webber's address at 61 South Road, Bedford.

Thomas Downie Salvation Army Bedford George’ M. Dimond Sponsori’ Group Alden W. Webber Mr. Webber South Road

Seniors elect LeSage for class officers

The senior class elected William LeSage as president Leona Arciszewski as vice president June Carbary as secretary and Edward Higgins as treasurer Miss Ruth Bradley will serve as class advisor.

Lesage William LeSage Leona Arciszewski June Carbary Edward Higgins Ruth Bradley

Auxiliary Whist Fete Held at Elkshall With Prizes

Ladies Auxiliary A O H held a Monday afternoon whist party in Elkshall. A special prize went to Mrs. Carr of Acton. Prizes were awarded to twenty two ladies including Mrs Florence Tibbetts Mrs Carr Mrs Albert Murphy Mrs Elizabeth Kopp Mrs Bertha Fearns Mrs Mary Sheridan and others.

A.O.H Elkshall Carr Acton Florence Tibbetts Albert Murphy Elizabeth Kopp Bertha Fearns Mary Sheridan Saray Greene Mary Condors Ava Merrill Julia White Susie Kelsey Gertrude Tucker Ida Gruber Clayton Perkins Minnie Therrien Lawrence Alice Murphy

Sudbury Teachers Plan Outing at Stow Country Club

The Sudbury Teachers' Club schedules a Monday outing on September 30 at Stow Country Club. Incoming officers include President William A. Moody, Vice President Alice May Avery, and Treasurer Doris Wald.

Sudbury Teachers’ Club Stow Willam A. Moody Alice May Avery Doris Wald

Belmont Edges Maynard In Wild Belmont Field Thriller

Belmont opened the season with a 13-6 victory over Maynard in front of about 1060 fans at Belmont Athletic Field. Duke Carlton starred with late 45 and 19 yard runs and a key pass to finish the scoring. Maynard showed improvement despite a stifled drives and strong Belmont defense.

Belmont High Middlesex Maynard High Belmon Hollywood Bucky Swain Tom O'Neil Newell Vodoklys Belmont Gang Duke Parker Carlton Belmont Maynardites Ed Higgins Bill’ Priest Bucky Higgins Maynard Fred Sarvella al Brown Jo-Jo Stanha Bill Priest Duke Carlton Husky House of Newell Orange and Black Crowley Carlton Swain O'Neil Hack Wal Higgins Jo-Jo Smaha Kari Phigzed Fran Crowley Fu Higgins Black Higey Belmonters Magilone Higgy Priest Enter Nother Atee

Hudson Girl to Marry in Maynard

Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Miss Margrette Skeffington of 78 Appley Street to George Edmond Murphy of 9 Parmenter Avenue Maynard. The wedding will be on November 9 at St Michael's Rectory. After a brief wedding trip they will reside at 5 Taft Avenue Maynard.

Maynard High School Murphy & Snryder Company Maynard Printers Taft Avenue Maynard

Stolen Cambridge Car Found Burning in Sudbury

Firefighters were called at 10 o'clock Thursday night to extinguish a car on Maynard road that lay astride a stone wall. Police learned the car, owned in Somerville, had been stolen in Cambridge. The auto was removed to Wayland Motors garage.

Sudbury Maynard Road Somerville Cambridge Wayland Motors

Maynard The Anchor and Ark Glee Club Marks Tenth Anniversary

The Maynard The Anchor and Ark Glee Club a leading New England male chorus will celebrate its tenth anniversary with a banquet on Tuesday October 1 followed by an entertainment in the Colonial Room at the Howard Johnson restaurant Concord. Director rank T Holland leads the group which earned seven awards at the New England Federation of Male Glee Clubs competition last spring. All members belong to Charles A Welch Ledge A F and A M.

Maynard Anchor and Ark Glee Club New England Howard Johnson Concord Rank T. Holland New England Federation of Male Glee Clubs Glee Club Charles A. Welch

Belmont Beats Maynard In Trouble With Tough Rivalry

Belmont High School and Maynard High clash in a high scoring gridiron game. Belmont features strong defense and key players O Neil and Carlton but Maynard dominates the line with better pads and uniforms. Final score shows Maynard edging Belmont with multiple first downs and hard yards, while penalties and miscues affect Belmon t.

Belmont Maynard Peeenie Belmont H. S O’neil Russell Harding McLean West Shedd Henry Holden Crowley E. Higgins Pendergast Svore Carlton Priest Vachon Barry Linesman Collins

Acton Grange Plans Fair At Town Hall Saturday

Acton Grange announces its fifth annual Grange Fair at the Town hall on Saturday September 28 with exhibits auctioned after evening entertainment. Judges from Middlesex County Extension Service Concord. Fair opens 2 pm with a 3 pm movie show and a 6 30 pm baked bean supper chaired by Mrs Edythe Bird. Entertainment features Grangers from Ayer Boxboro Bolton Townsend Sudbury and Derryfield Manchester N H. Music by Dunstable Grange orchestra. Prizes for best entertainment and a raffle of a eight place dish service. Tickets on sale now. Grange Fair committee members Hall chair Mrs Clarence A Frost Mrs Ella Torkelgen Raymond Gallant program advertising Mrs Alice Perkins entertainment Mrs Ingeborg Pederson raffle Norman Hollowell Walter Liebfried Frederick Hop kins fruits vegetables canned foods flowers cooking women s arts and crafts supper decorations Identities and roles listed.

Acton Town Hall Middlesex County Extension Service Concord Edythe Bird Ella Torkelgen Raymond Gallant Alice Perkins Ingeborg Pederson Norman ‘Hollowell Walter Liebfried Rederit Hopkins Edith Hopkins Mary FtzGibbons Bertha Tucker Ingvala Pederson

Miss Mahoney Coaches Girls Hockey Team

Miss Elizabeth Mahoney appointed field hockey coach of the Maynard High School girls team for the coming season. A former Maynard High captain, she played four years in high school and four at Regis College and becomes the school’s first female head of the girls athletic department in two years. Edith Joikkle assists. Practice began yesterday with a schedule likely including Concord Ashland and Shrewsbury games.

Maynard Elizabeth Mahoney Maynard High School Mahoney Regis College Edith Joikkle Miss Mahoney Concord Ashland Shrewsbury

Motorists Fined in Concord District Court

In Concord district court on Thursday morning September 19 three motorists were fined for traffic violations. Russell H Peck of Elm Street was fined 10 dollars after a Route 111 August 30 crash with Rhoda LeFavor of Ashmont. Charles H Mathieu of White Plains was fined 5 dollars for speeding and 2 dollars for failing to stop at a sign after a August 39 collision at Routes 27 and 111 with Albert Grimes of Stow. Edward W Ahern Jr of Russell Street North Cambridge was fined 10 dollars for speeding after a September 1 crash into a tree on School Street South Acton. he was found not guilty of endangerment charges.

Acton Concord Russell H. Péck T/ Elm street Rhoda LeFavor Claremont Avenue Ashmont Charles. H. Mathieu Martine Avenue White Plail N. Y Albert T. Grimes

Raid on Nashoba Tavern In Acton Leads to Alcohol Charges

Sunday raid by Chief Michael Foley and Officer George Braman on the Nashoba Tavern in Acton resulted in charges against Clementing Ruggeiro of 29 Concord Street West Concord and Mary Clarke of 422 Main Street West Concord for illegal sale of alcoholic beverages. A small quantity of liquor was seized. Ruggeiro and Clarke pleaded not guilty in Concord District Court and the case was held over to next Monday. Earlier, on September 21, Lawrence J. Brooks of Littleton was arrested for drunkenness and fined $10 in District Court.

Acton Michael Foley George of.Braman Hast Conant Street West Concord Mary Clarke Main Street Concord Concord District Court

Rescue Worker Buried Under Stone on Route 2 Acton

James Serriolo of Acton Hill narrowly escaped death when a ten ton truck dumped crushed stone into a man hole on route 2 East Acton. He was buried for about three quarters of an hour before coworkers pulled him free and he was taken to Emerson Hospital Concord with severe injuries.

George .N. Richardson Wood Street Lowell Serriolo Emerson Hospital

Former mill head Drechsler tours Assabet plant on Maynard visit

Oswald C. Drechsler, former resident manager of the Assabet mill, toured the local plant Monday at the invitation of Edward Williams. He noted many changes and faster operation since his retirement ten to twelve years ago. Officials denied any plan for him to rejoin the mill.

Maynard Oswald C Drechsler Assabet Mill Edward Williams Mr. Drechsler

Five Injured When Cars Collided Saturday

On Saturday at 5 p.m. two cars collided in Acton. Arthur J. Therrien of Fitchburg and George S. Lund of Jamaica Plain were the drivers. Lund’s car skidded on a curve, striking the Therrien vehicle. Annette L Bennett of Boston suffered a cut above the left eye. Therrien passenger Robert Morin sustained a bad cut to the left hand. Minor injuries were reported for Alfred J. Therrien Peter J. Ledger and Lionel LeBlanc.

Acton Arthur J. Therrien Franklin Street Fitchbars George S. Lund South Street Jamaica Plain Therrien Littleton Central Street West Acton Lund Harriman Annette L. Bennett Commonwealth Avenas Boston Robert Morin Madison Street Fitchburg Alfrted J. Therrien Peter J. Ledger Martell Street Lionel LeBlanc Daniel Street

Mark Silver Wedding Day

Mr and Mrs Joseph Girdsiew observed the twenty fifth anniversary with a family gathering Sunday a turkey dinner was served. The couple received numerous gifts and messages of congratulations. Their four children Joseph Jr John Jennie and Helen assisted in the arrangements of the party.

Joseph Girdsiew Ski High Street Joseph, Jr John Jennie Helen

Weather: Rain Today Then Cooler Conditions

Light rain falls today with cooler temperatures in the afternoon and tonight. Fair skies and continued cool conditions expected tomorrow.

Inter-town Tennis Doubles Championship Underway

The first inter-town tennis doubles championship is underway on municipal courts at Alumni Field with twenty teams competing. Finals are set to determine the winner who will receive a trophy donated by a prominent local sportsman.

Connors Accepts Nomination for Second Year as Stator

Louis B. Connors expresses humility and gratitude upon accepting the nomination to serve a second year as Stator. The message signals approval of his representation and outlines continued intent to work for constituents.

Louis B. Connors

Finnish Conductor Tauno Leads Maynard Concert Tour

The Finnish conductor Tauno Hannikainen, born in Boston, travels with his wife Arvila to present concerts across the United States. Sponsored by local societies, the Maynard program aims to bring relief and celebrate cultural ties, with stops expected in Cleveland and Chester as part of a broader tour this fall.

Maynand Tauno Arvila Boston Mayna Street Hall Maynam Ising Kainen U. S. Navy Erica Chester Hannikainen United States

Letter to the Editor to Major Dee at Mas State Reformatory

A reader writes to Superintendent Major Michael J. Dee praising the institution's gardeners and staff. The letter notes the care of the grounds, compliments the leadership, and mentions sending a copy to Governor Saltonstall.

Michael J. Dee Mas State Reformatory West Concord Dee Noachusetts Saltonst

Sudbury inquest witnesses death of John Arlington

District Court transcript notes witnesses including W Hall Mrs Vic Elizabeth Tobit and William H Davs discussed the death of John Arlington found along the roadside. The hearing references Heldsec at Sudbury Chief. Proceedings by James E Luby press.

Sudbury W. Hall Vic Elizabeth Tobit William H. Davs John Ff Arlington James E

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