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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1931

Page

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Maynard Auxiliary hosts county council session

The bi monthly Middlesex County Council of the American Legion Auxiliary met in Maynard with 270 members present. Speeches highlighted contributions from Newton Ashland and Waltham leaders. Miss Anna Mannion of Waltham, past state president, and Mrs Alice Waite of Worcester led honors and Americanization efforts.

Lesex County Council Serican Legion Auxiliary Odd Fellows Minnie Downey Maynard Meen Ats Charles Donahue County Council Tht Shepardson Read Joseph Dineen Council Newton Ura Lincoln Ashland Mty Lowell Anna Mannion Waltham Alice Waite Worcester County Council of John Hooley Ayer Middlesex County Legion Council Middlesex County Council Maynard Unit Grace Sweeney Maynard Auxiliary Frank Sheridan

Ledgard Marks 57 Years at Assabet Mill as Spinner Veteran

Ledgard, a longtime textile worker at the Assabet mill, celebrates 57 years of continuous service as a mule fixer and spinning mechanic. Known as Gramp among family and friends, he remains active in the mill and in hobbies including poker. He recalls early days as an apprentice and says he has never admitted a loss at poker, attributing lean times to others.

Pries Ledgard Gramp Harry Henry Assabet

One Eye Club Elects Officers at Roosevelt School

The One Eye Club at Roosevelt School elected officers for an eighteen girl 4 H sewing group led by Miss Zinnia Chu toranski. Officers include Helen Dutkowsky president Virginia Bourke vice president Jennie Milewski secretary Nic Wasiuk game leader Sophie Baker health leader Viola Simmonetti treasurer Charlotte King area leader Helen Labowick assistant program leader Catherine Hottman and others. Members work on basting gathering and hand stitch with projects themed Automobile Races and Bow Wow.

Maynard Roostvelt School Zinnia Chutoranski Helen Dutkowsky Virginia Bourke Jennie Milewski Nic Wasiuk Sophie, Baker Viola Simmonetti Charlotte King Areata Helen Labowick Catherine Hottman Ans Apoatery Victoris

Nominate New Officers for Cordwomans Club

The Cord Woman's Club holds its final meeting in the High School auditorium on Monday April 13 with an annual luncheon at 1 o'clock. A nominating committee has proposed officers including President Mrs Leslie R. Moore and several vice presidents and secretaries, and a fashion show follows at 3:30.

Concord Woman's Clu Herbert B Smith George W Towle Rebekah M Briggs Joseph H Orendorff Theodore L Smith George’ W Tow Alfred Curtis John M Eaton Eliza B MacQuarrie Hollis. S Howe George A. Hill Sarah R. Bartlett Charles M. Byron Margaret M Fallon John R Hinton Elmer L Joslin Frederick Millett Joseph Richardson Thomas L Sanborn Alexander A Cameron Horton Edmands David S Hawkins Walter N How Wallace K Howard Martin §. Meigs Norman Spencer William Wadsworth Julian W Bailey Walter M Bush Henry J Coolidge Gordon P DeWolf Charles L. Foote John J Lee Gertrude H Rudd George B Clark Marvin Taylor Charles E Tolman Raymond Wheeler Woman’s Club Clase

Retains Skill As Marksman Maynard Lieutenant Sheridan Leads Rifle Shoot

Lieutenant Harold Sheridan of Company F 1st Regiment of Infantry demonstrated his marksmanship with a 311 out of 350 score to lead a Hudson Armory rifle shoot. He remains active in military affairs as drill master of St. Bridget's Cadet Corps and the Children of Mary Corps. Harold Lever Ruth Wilson Ernest Holt Phyllis Naylor Bates College students return home for spring vacation. Laurie Lever Harold Glickman Dartmouth students also on vacation Arne Fingard travels south with the Dartmouth baseball squad.

Maynard Harold Sheridan Hudson Armory Sheridan St. Bridget’s Children of Mary Corps St. Bridget’s Parish Harold Lever Ruth Wilson Ernest Holt Phyllis Naylor Bates College Laurie Lever Harold Glickman Dartmouth Arne Fingard

Return Home For Kennedy Family Couple After Hospital Stay

Mrs Michael J McHugh and her baby daughter have returned from Cambridge hospital to their home on Upland road. Mrs John Haynes Kennedy and infant daughter Miss Helen Loring Kennedy have also returned home from the New England Baptist hospital.

Michael J McHugh Cambridge Hospital Hans On Upland Road John Haynes. Kennedy Miss. Hisse. Loring Helen‘ Loring Kennedy New England Baptist Hospital

Concord Americanization graduation honors citizens and students

The third annual graduation exercises of Concord evening school Americanization classes were held in the high school auditorium. Forty state one and 25 town certificates were awarded. Many tableaux and plays featured immigrants from ten nationalities, with awards for perfect attendance and special certificates to many students and citizens.

Concord Old Concord D of A R Horton Hdmands Amercan Antonio Jasti Theresa Fraticelli Angelo Cirenaio Melisi Concord Women’s Club Fraticelli Woman's Club

Maynard Woolen Textile Show Returns with Promising Orders

The American Woolen Company held its annual textile showing in New York City this week. Assabet mills samples were well received and orders booked are encouraging. A first showing made in the local mill drew interest, with another soon to follow as orders are expected to grow.

Maynard American Woolen Company New York City Assabet

Middlesex Dairy Farmers Hear On Market Problems

Acton Center residents attended a Middlesex Dairy Farmers Association meeting at Acton Town Hall to hear reports from committees and a talk by the Division of Animal Industry director on a program for eradication. Officers elected included Frederick H. Bowser as president, Herbert P. Dutton as vice president, A. C. Whittemore as secretary, and Mayd Verrill as treasurer.

Acton Middlesex County Acton Center Middlesex Dairy Farmers Association Division Animal Industo Ll R Richardson Middlesex Dairy Farmerg Association Frederick H. ‘Bowser Woburn Herbert P. Dutton Carlisle Ashoe Mayd Verrill Concor

Emerson Society Bridge Party At First Parish Vestry

A bridge party was held in the vestry of the First Parish Church Friday evening under the Emerson Society of the Young People's Religious Union. Robert Twitchell served as chairman.

Brdge First Parish Unitarian Church Emerson Society of the Young People’s Reigious Union Robert Twitchell

Funeral services for Mrs Callahan of Concord

Mrs Margaret Callahan died Friday from injuries after being struck by a car in Monument Square Concord. Funeral from 3 Grant Street with High Mass at St. Bernard's Church. burial in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Survived by husband Edward, sisters Mrs Mead and Mrs Barker, brother Edward Monahan. many nieces and nephews. Concord reports 1.29 inches rainfall from Sunday storm.

Concord iMrs Margaret. Callahan Wuwara Callanan Banerson Huppite Skwu Monument Square Grant Street St. Bernard’s Church Willam H. Fumick John H. McDvald Lexingto Joseph W. Healey Suv Deacey D. Curran Rupert Woodlock Lee Murpar Patrick O'Connell Goncord Patrick Kane Waltham William Meas Saugus Sm .St Bernard’s Cemetery Callahan County Galway Ireland John Monahath Cicley (Lyon) Monahan M. F. Mead Melrosé Sarah Barker Edward Monahan

Acton Mourns Death Of Local Businessman Smith Finney

Smith Finney of the firm Ney and Holt died at Emerson Hospital on Tuesday March 24 after a short illness. Born September 2 1869 in Burke New Hampshire he moved to South Acton at 18 and joined Tuttle Jones and Wetherbee before forming a partnership with his cousin Frank W Heltan. A progressive and generous man he supported radio adoption and helped many in the community. Funeral services were held March 26 at the Congregational church with local and Masonic delegations in attendance. He is survived by a sister Mrs Emma Brown of Manchester NH and a nephew Wallace Brown. The body was taken to Manchester for burial.

Smith Finney Ney and Holt Emerson Hospital Clark Mr. Finney Burke, N William Rachel Smith Finney South Acton Tuttle, Jones and Wetherbee James Tuttle Elnathan Jones Frank W. Heltana Acton Congregational Sister Ralph Littlefield Ralph ‘W. Piper Carl C. Flint Frank Penny William T. Merriam Frank A. Merriam Manchester N.A

Concord Woman Among 1100 Dead in Managua Quake

The disaster in Managua left about 1100 dead 3000 injured and 15000 homeless. Mrs J D Murray of Concord Massachusetts is named among the known fatalities. US Marines and Red Cross aid mobilize with emergency hospitals and supplies.

Concord Managua U.S Red Cross Manegua Nicaragua INS Hugo Baske Medical Corps J. D. Murray Mass U. S. Marine Corps James 5. Dickey U. S American Red Cross Moncada

East Lynne revival at Veterans Building Saturday

East Lynne will be shown as a talking moving picture at Veterans Building at 2 30 and 8 10 next Saturday April 5 starring Ann Harding Conrad Nagel and Clive Brook. The revival is praised as a drama that has moved hundreds of thousands of viewers over the years.

Koncord East Lynne Veterans Building Ann Harding Conrad Negel Clive Brook

Eight Grass Fires Fought This Week By Local Dept

The local fire department reports extinguishing eight grass fires during the past week as the fire season remains active. Firefighters urge caution and remind residents to clear dry debris and avoid outdoor burning during windy conditions.

Maynard

Concord Horse Show Set For May Ninth At Riding School

Concord announces the annual horse show at Paul Revere Riding School on May ninth under new owners Mr and Mrs Norman Chase. A new ring has been laid out on level ground replacing the former area. Morning events include children classes and a pony class with various jumping events to follow.

Concord Paul Revere Owers Norman Chase Chase

Regional Scout Conference set in Boston April meeting

New England scouting leaders plan the Annual Regional Meeting in Boston April 9 and 10 at Kenmore Hotel with group sessions on Civic Service Training Camping and Troop Organization. Dr H W Hurt will present the Box Spc program for younger boys and Charles E Cotting of Boston is regional chairman. Concord High School baseball practice opens at Emerson playground diamond.

Corneil Boy. of America Boston Plana J Vtny Hall Marlboro New England New England Scoutere Kenmore Thane H W Hurt Spc of America Charles E Cotting

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NTY Council N Maynard Odd Fellows Hall Assabet Mill One Eye Club WLEY Wilocycles Concord Woman's Club Nared D.A.R. Chapter James Poland Mary Smaetano Italy Mary Brees Pee Ee Norway Alphiide “Atildesimersand Sweden Christina Antoquoni Denmark Eisie Hansel Belguim Jeanne Jean Florence Kilfoyle Germany Margaret’ White Adelea Sablone Velina Bregoli William Penn Antonis Amendola Dominic Purrd John Scimune Dominic Intfererra Sam Palumbo Benjamin Franklin James Ruggelino Betsy Ross Teresa Fraticelli Bregoli Antognoni Donato Washington Valley Forge Thomas Nelson John Sablone Tony Amendolia Jas Stabtiew Gio Arena U Vi Gincola Seoiaan Tincola Thos Quinn Dominic Pagano the Red Cross Anna Teeco Elizabeth Recco Méedica Florioth Elsie Rose Adelia Sablone Fred Ceccerrini Pina Colanri Angelo di Renzio Teres Raticelli Pietro di Salvatore Mary Pappas Florence‘ Kilfoy Catherine Harrington Antonino Comatote Velina’ Bregoli Pietro Salvatore New York Emerson Society Margaret Joseph D. Murray United States Marine Camps Major Murray Eileen Maj. Murray Monument Street Murray Lillian ‘Balmforth North Billerica United States Marine Corps Marines 6Th Massachusetts Infantry Naval Detention Pen Deer Island Cape May Concord Horse Show Concord High School Emerson Playground
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