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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1936

Page

3

Former Concord rector dies in Cambridge after long illness

Rev. Smith Owen Dexter longtime rector of Trinity Church Concord and rector at the Good Shepherd Boston dies at his Cambridge home after a lingering illness. Born 1872 Nayatt Rhode Island he trained at Brown and the Newton Theological School served in multiple parishes and war chaplaincy. Survived by wife two sons a daughter and a brother. Funeral held Monday with Bishop Sherrill leading service.

Smith Owen Dexter Trinity Church Concord Church of the Good Shepherd Boston Follen Street Cambridge Nayatt Rhode Island Providence Brown University Laurence Grace Church New Bedford Helen Dennison Washington Germantown Pennsylvania Dexter St. Anne's Church Lincoln Fore Ile Corinthian Lodge A. J A. M Camp Devena Pew Christ Good Shepherd Cooperative Credit Union Mr. Dexter Church Service League

Concord Town Officers Are Announced

The town announces a full slate of appointed officers across departments. Fire chief, police chiefs and sergeants, special police, sealer and deputy inspectors, building and wire inspectors, public weighers, burial agent, dog officers, fish and game warden, plumber and milk inspectors, health agent, tax collector, gas inspectors, fence viewers, drivers, workmen's compensation agent, election officers and a finance committee are named with specific individuals listed for each post.

Concord Board of Teath Tno Fire Department Tuttle Registrars of Voters Edward McKenna Joseph M. M. Appleby Keeper Co William Gi. Ryan William G. Ryan Marshall J. Witherell Frederick Nolan Robert DP. Lawson David Sheehan Edward ON. Lawton William To McCarthy Thomas V. Finan John T. Foster James EB. Finan, Jr Carl T. Andersen Leslie O. Anderson Alfred J. Baptiste Walter P. Blodgett Malcolm ©. Caldwell James W. Christian Edward Jf. Cull Michael Maley Edward T. McCabe William J. McDermott Jernard W. McGrath Martin I Mullanes John Mullin Alfred Nelson George K. Nelson James W. Powers Purington Joseph S. Richardson Leonard CC. Robinson John T. Robinson David TH. Sheehan Leo J. Sheehan Lemuel Small Norman C. Spencer Emil ©. Thorrpe Charles R. Voigt Henry J. Walcott John HW. Wallace John Whalen Arthur Wood James Barretty Wood Edward BF. Wright Joseph Dee Frank J. Dee Reginald A. Morgan Depuy Charles O. Miner William J. Smith Everett H. Pierce Russell Ib Dridge Alden Russell Herbert Bo. Hosmer Wallace B. Conant Edward A. Caffey John A. Caffey Frank M. Hayden Margaret H. Tharn Daniel Kelley Roger Mason John Olxen Burleigh L. Pratt Jasmine S. Williams Arthur Frasey Edward FP. Wricht Alden T. Russell Board of Health Edith M. Spiers John JD. Trayes Tarry — Burke George Landini Joseph Pedazzi Joseph P. Ring John Tighe Pound Keener Peter Peterson Georgearg Jones Leonard C. Robinson John M. Brace George BK. Jones William T. Magoon Elizabeth F. Brennan Mary Curry Sarah W. Derby Evelina Edwardson William S. Insham Annie M. Reilly John J. Sullivan Finance Committee

Womans Union Repeats Play Mae Tsung in Concord

The Wo mans Union of the Unitarian Congregational Church staged Mae Tsung the Chinese play to a large Parish House audience last Tuesday. Directed by Mrs George W Brothers and assisted by Mrs George Erickson and Mrs Robert Fletcher, the cast included Mrs James Cann Mrs Eugene Ashi Mrs Clarence Olsen and others delivering strong performances amid favorable Enterprise commentary.

Robert Fletcher George Erikson George W. Brothers Albert Hussey Eleanor Thurlow Majory Thurlow June Hood Frances McDonald Virginia Ryder Rolind LaBrun

Corinthian Podge Meeting Schedules Turkey Sup Monday

A. Fo and A M. plan a seven oclock turkey supper at the Masonic Temple Moncord on Monday May 11. Worshipful Master Ralph Tilemenway will preside and ritual work will be by the reeulia officers.

A. Fo Orlock Masonic Temple Moncord Ralph Tilemenway Reeulia

Hawthorne Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Meeting Tonight

Hawthorne Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meets this evening at the Masonic Temple Con cord with Worthy Matron Cornelia M Lawrence presiding and Worthy Patron Alfred C Coughlan assisting. Maynard Assembly Rainbow for Girls will exemplify the initiation ceremony at 8 15. Refreshments and a candy sale are planned under committee chairs Beulah F Blair and Myrtle Whitney respectively.

Hunting Dogs Revealed in Ancient Egypt and Modern Use

The article traces hunting dogs from ancient Egypt to present day use in the United States. It notes uncertain origins of domestication, mentions caveman legends, and cites Donald Stillman on speculative beginnings. It also highlights varied U S hunting roles from upland birds to big game.

Egypt Donald Stillman New York Herald-Tribune United States

Asphyxia and Birth-Related Breathing Risks Warned

Dr Paruel J Flagg notes in Hygeia that asphyxia from birth accidents is the most common cause of fatal suffocation. He explains physicians can clear throat obstructions by suction and deliver oxygen and carbon dioxide directly to the throat or lungs under controlled pressure.

Paruel J. Flagg Hygeia The Health Magazine

Starving Time at Jamestown Reported Eating Horses and Dogs

Historical accounts note that during Jamestown’s starving time the colonists consumed horses and dogs while Indians allegedly took the hogs from the settlement.

United States Jamestown

Local Board Members and Term Expirations Listed

The document lists members including Raymond P. Baldwin Raymond Emerson Henry K. Fay Charles T. Judge Pereville and others with terms expiring 1937 and 1938. It notes Dan forth W. Comins William L. Fitzpatrick William A. Hagerty Philip Smith B Payson True and names Board of Appeal members H Robert Bygrave and H Whittemore Brown plus William A. Rodday with terms expiring September 27 1938.

Nires Raymond P. Baldwin Raymond Emerson Henry K. Fay Charles T. Judge Pereville Petersen Sherman Blair Winslow J. Damon James J. Loughlin Hubert M. Wardwell Jr Elmer D. Wetherbee Danforth W. Comins William Ll. Fitzpatrick William A. Hagerty Philip Smith B. Payson True Board of Appeal H. Robert Bygrave

Local church groups hold meetings and mission events

The Twenty-Thirty Club met at Trinitarian church with Rev. Harold LeMay as speaker. A two week mission ended at St Bernard's church with weeks for women then men. A food sale supported Taw Thorne Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. A birth birish special meeting discussed American Unitarian Association appraisal. Ladies Missionary Society of West Concord Union Church scheduled May 7 with students from Providence Bible Institute Rhodesland to discuss world missions.

Clil Trinitarian Congregational Church Harold LeMay Aver St. Bernard's Church Adams and Bridges Tawthorne Order of the Astern Star Cora Macheod American Unitarian Association Ladies’ Missionary Societys West Concord Union Church Dorothy Santory Providence Bible Institute Rhodesland William Milligan

Concord Council Meeting Report at St Bernard’s

A Concord Council gathering in Columbus addressed a Companion body at St Bernard's church. Warden John Jo Spithine spoke as the keynote, with a break in the committee session to hear his remarks.

Concord Council I Nieh Columbus St. Bernard's Chturel Sanday John Jo Spithine

Pelican Expert Fisherman On Atlantic Waters

The brown pelican, a common Atlantic coast bird, is an expert fisherman admired by sailors. It soars lazily for long periods and dives swiftly to scoop fish with its large lower pouch when a quarry is spotted near the surface.

Atlantic

Concord Choral Society Concert Delights Local Audience

A large Concord audience enjoyed the Concord Choral Society concert at the First Parish Meeting House on Sunday evening with Rev Edward Perry Daniels conducting. The choral work and solos drew praise though Edwin Carlton and Mrs Victor Salloway had minor roles. Isabelle Melsveen Burleigh Pratt and Giuseppe de Lellis accompanied.

Concord Concord Choral Society Edward Perry Daniels Edwin Carlton Victor Salloway Maynard Isabelle Melsveen Burleigh L. Pratt Guiseppe de Lellis

Concord Sunday Service Notes for Pas45 and Lesson Readings

Sunday service at Pas45 includes Sunday School at 146 and a weekly Wednesday Pestimonial meeting at 74h. Reading room in Chanrel Edi fies offers access to the Church of Christ, Scientist. May 14 lessons focus on Adam a and Mellen Man with Bible verses from Isaiah and Ephesians and a passage from Science and Health.

Concord Chanrel Adam Mary Baker Eddy

Why Johnny Welly Loet the Marathon Sermon Topic

The Rev. George Loring Thurlow preached on Why Johnny Welly Loet the Marathon at the morning service of the Trinitarian Congregational Chapel on Sunday. The sermon addressed perseverance and moral aim for the race of life.

Johnny Welly George Loring Thurlow

Three Concord youths lose bikes at St Bernard’s service

During a Wednesday mission service at St Bernard's Church three Concord boys John Reese Fairhaven Road James Dee Bedford Street and John Flavin Lexington Road had their bicycles stolen. Flavin’s bike was recovered abandoned behind stores by Arlington police.

Ee Ture E St. Bernard’s Concord John Reese Fairhaven Road James Dee Bedford Street John Flavin Lexington Road Arlington Police Concord Chapter American Red Cross Red Crosse Randolph Piper Corp Roberts F. Rhodes Concord State Police Emerson Hospital Thomas Fitzgerald Corp Rhodes Charlee F. Furze James J. Mansfield Post U. L Veterans’ Building James H. Janvrin

Plans for Meme cease and weekly Coh meeting details

The Coh and weekly meeting plans involve the Colloniating president EB and officers including Nicol of New Yor jong, pro Army work speaker today and tomorrow. Officers listed include President William A. Nicol Concord, Vice-President He well Jr., Secretary, Treasurer Rev EK, and board members F Payson True, J, and Joseph Dee.

Coh EB. Paysog Nicol Yor Jong William A. Nicol Concord New Officers Club Hewell Jr Rev. EK F. Payson True Joseph Dee

Sunday at Union Service Led by Rev Josiah P Toxboro

The morning service at West Concord Union Church featured Rev Josiah P Toxboro with the choir directed by GC Williams and Miss Nina Ra jet. Communion followed the sermon as part of the observance.

UNION Josiah P. Toxboro West Concord Union Williams Nina Ra

Useful Achie The Only Worthwhile A Of Man

The text presents a roughly phrased maxim about usefulness as the sole measure of worth. It reads as a fragment from a prose or reflective piece and lacks clear factual elements, dates, or named entities.

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