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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1940
Page
5
In Hillside a federal highway project to cut through Cape Road spurs a bold reform scheme. Neighbors seize control of Jebidiah’s dilapidated house to spur repairs, threatening jail if he resists, as the town council weighs the spectacle.
Irene Owley daughter of Francis Crowley and John Malcolm son of Arthur Malcolm wed at St. Bridget's Church in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Thomas J. Croke. The bride wore white sweetheart satin and a pearl coronet with a Colonial bouquet. The groom is a former Maynard athlete and a local restaurant chef. A reception followed at the Knights of Columbus hall with guests from multiple towns. They will reside at 36 Waltham Street after a wedding trip to an undisclosed destination.
Needham High School hockey defeated Maynard 6 to 2 last Thursday night in the new Fitchburg Arena. Johnny Chambers led the attack with Capocci high scorer as Lennie Ollila tallied twice, while Maynard struggled with ten players and coaching shakeups. Rene Aho served as playing manager as Adolph Chynis resigned after eight years with the club.
The traffic squad led by Mr Hopkinson has operated since opening day with W Merrill as chief and assistants including J Anderson H Thatcher and others. A large Glee Club turnout features Francis O Rourke class of 44 displaying California trip mementoes. Alumni have visited the high school this past week.
The sixth grade elected President John Maen pan Vice President Marjorie Hill Treasurer Nancy Poole and Secretary Paul Germanprey. The Teachers Club elected President Willa Moody Vice President Alice May and Secretary Treasurer Doris Heald. The first outing is planned for Monday September 30 1940 at Stow Country Club. The Athletic Association nominating committee began selecting officers.
A Maynard reader rants about politicians overusing quotes in campaigns. The columnist laments radio overcoverage and endless statistical rhetoric, forecasting more quotes from State House figures before and after the election.
The Maynard Garden Club, organized Sept 16 1938, marks its third year with growing interest in home gardens. President Irvin Brown Howe leads the club, which highlights the Scrap Book documenting two years of progress, with Mrs Charles Warren as editor and Mrs Frank Farnell handling publicity.
Maynard Florence Hastings was elected Noble at a Mizpah Rebekah lodge meeting held Thursday night. Hazel Price recording secretary Berthalée Whit ney financial secretary Brayden treasurer Ruby Malcolm trustee. Installation anticipated at a meeting on Oct 3.
Local mail carrier Maynard Henry Hanson returns from vacation in Maine with a three foot pickerel weighing about six pounds. He will mount the fish for display in the post office to prove the tale true.
Maynard Registrars announce registration sessions for eligible voters across eight dates. The schedule lists sessions from September 26 to October 8 with morning and afternoon hours, to be held at the town office with registrar staff present.
Maynard Council C trades plans for an upcoming Bazaar at the K of C Hall on Oct 3 and 5. Joseph Dineen leads the general committee with Legion and county figures endorsing the event. Prizes include pair of Army Notre Dame game tickets, drawing strong local interest. A large women’s committee led by William Smith plans booths and features while youth groups under Mrs Frank Sheridan contribute. This marks Maynard Council’s first bazaar in years with a varied program promised.
The Marlboro Methodist church outlines morning worship at 10745 with a new start. Rev. Fulton presents How may we be happy today. Epworth League meets at 6:00 led by Frances D Agata with pastor led discussion. The Marlboro Hudson Circuit Cabinet meeting in Hudson includes reps from the local Epworth League. Plans for Fellowship Week October 6 to 13 and Men s Night speaker Rev Emory Bucke, Youth Night speaker EY Everett Barrows, and church fair are announced with committee meetings upcoming. Epworth League attends circuit meeting and competes for silver cup with goal to increase membership.
Fragment reflects on Shakespearean sentiment about measured love and beggary in love’s counting. Contains poetic reference to value and perception of affection without clear contemporary event.
Kenneth B Prue announces a National Defense Committee for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks with Herbert W Martin as chair and eight other members. James R Nicholson in New York outlines a three point program to uphold Americanism report subversive activity aid youth development and mobilize lodge cooperation with government defense efforts.
Mrs Clifton F Giles of Concord entertains Mrs Leslie Storme of Newark and several guardsmen including Sergi Frederick R Stone Ralph W Stone Jr Philip Cutler and Charles Whitworth at Camp Edwards Bourne for three weeks before further training in Texas The group also includes Harold Lawrence Tucker Donald Stone Frank McKenzie Stanley Peppard and Stanley Rainstone ahead of a yearlong program.
The Athletic Association elected Albert A. Sabanski as president Lawrence Tighe as vice president and Algy Alexander as secretary treasurer for the current year Their first project is the annual magazine drive planned for mid October Students urged to save subscriptions Senior Class elected Adolphe Alexander as leader Milton Bartlett as vice president and Camille Owillette as secretary treasurer They plan a Harvest Dance at the Town Hall mid October Watch this paper for details next week
The Junior Class elected Haynes as leader for the year with Clarine Richardrom as vice president and Virginia Hazen as secretary treasurer The Sudbury Schools were closed all day Tuesday so students could attend the American Legion Parade in Boston.
Intentions of marriage were filed at the Town Clerk Office Louis Intbimbo 5 Hillside street for Maynard and Kelleher of Boston. Harriet Frye of Concord street with Mathew Fouratt of Dartmouth street also filed. Nellie Yanuskiewicz of Main street and Raymond Palmacio of Maple street West Concord likewise filed intentions.
Maynard Leslie W Sims Richard Elson J Murray MacKenzie William Stockwell and Charlotte Stockbridge are delegates to the Republican State convention in Boston Friday and Saturday. Higgins Cowles McGrath elected as delegates with King Smith Lyons tied for a fifth seat in Springfield convention Friday and Saturday.
South Acton Mr and Mrs Ville Barss of Provincetown spent weekend with Mrs Barss parents Mr and Mrs Richard McCabe on High Street. Barss were married July 4 in town. George Gilbert of Martin Street attends Northeastern University. he is Acton High School Class of 1939. Mrs Kenneth Reed, previously ill, has recovered and can resume activities.
Maynard Thomas F. Fox, past Chancellor of Progressive Lodge Knights of Pythias, appointed Grand Chancellor of Pythian district No. 11. The district includes Pericles lodge Framingham Norwmbega Waltham Progressive Maynard Aspinwall Brookline Watertown Brighton Mayflower Allston. Fox will attend a deputies conference October 6 in Boston.
Southbore Prize winners at the weekly Fayville Hall whist under Choate Post V. F. W. Auxiliary include Esther Hoey Marie Bene Angie Pessini Johnne Esther Tuttle Eleanor Rossi Delarda Dorothy Mabie Annatte Quinn and Fred Backlund Consolations went to Gertrude Hunt and Frank Pessini with Mary Delarda taking the door prize.
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