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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1927

Page

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Attorney General directs lotteries cases to district courts

A missive from the Attorney General urges city and town departments within the jurisdiction to file complaints about lotteries in district courts. It notes that many Commonwealth groups fundraise via lotteries and stresses that chance over skill defines illegality. The letter discusses possible prosecutions and the role of district court judges in enforcing the law.

Mom Commonwealth Amt Bert T

Annual trel show and Follies of 1927 in rehearsal

The council announces an April meeting to plan the annual trel show and Follies of 1927. The event will feature about 100 voices with new acts including dancing and monologues, plus end men singing their hits. Local favorites will perform in a bright program.

Yward Council Josan Boston Ynard Counef Ite

Police vow strict enforcement as town warns speeds

Chief of Police reports tougher traffic enforcement after a nighttime patrol through the town. He cites warnings from town leadership and a recent appeal by Judge Maynard urging motorists to slow down and avoid violators.

Maynard

Radio magic locates riches buried centuries ago

Hunters in Pana ma Cuy, aided by a radio detector, found ornaments, chains, emeralds, cables, diamonds and riches buried in the late seventh century by Sir Henry in tunnels beneath an old church. The search aims to uncover other caches around the city.

Panama Cuy Henry Fn

Minetrel Show Delights Audience At Hight Benet

The annual minstrel show presented by the Diarr Association featured an opening chorus by the entire company and multiple solos duets and dances. Principal A Tt. C. Cole directed with strong crowd applause as performers included Elizabeth Slimond Ruth Foster Evely Jamieson Lydia Glebys and many others.

Tt. C. Cole Moon Elizabeth Slimond Aiva Alasaart Forrest ‘Nelson Ruth Foster Evely Jamieson Allen Paul Allea Leo Week- Istrom Lydia ‘Glebys Irman Russy Harold Blic Agn Bilz Beth Ow Walter Icteric Ee Velyn Ieee Ae ‘Alan Melodies Yankee Rose Albert Nee Helen Neé Maragaret Smith Doris Dan- Sofi Dorotty Spratt Ernest Holt Paul Allen Richard ‘Allen Mildred Axford Elizabeth Binks Helen Brown George Brayden Ruth ‘Bradley Gertrude Chandler Lawrence ‘Chandler Ruth French Evelyn ‘Gould Samuel Gilman Mary Grigas John’ Heaton Mary Hayward Lillian Holmes Mary Howe Louise Johnston Jeanette Johnstone Mary Kane Julia Kazaikonis Francis Liddgard Joseph Beiter Eino Nytiolni Alice Fosria Dorothy Acton Lillian ‘O'Dontrell Helen‘To‘bin Linda Laukka Sarah Hellawell Delores Zaniewski Esther Fonsell Esther Salo Hulda Hill

Sudbury Social Round and School Open House

Records from Sudbury note Mrs Frank Gorry hosting a luncheon and bridge event on Friday. The Centre School Building opened for public inspection last Monday evening. Visitors included Mrs Anne Buxton of Hingham and Mrs R C Milliken of Nashua NH. A debate was held during an open session at the high school intake.

Frank Gorry Centre Rogers Maynard Harvard Buster South Sudbury Anne Buxton Hingham Alidé. Cheney Brookline R.C’ Milliken Nashua Roy Hawes Heisei van Ops Siam 48 Financial

Business Men's Association to Hear Warren of Waltham

Warren secretary of the Waltham Chamber of Commerce will address the Business Men's Association meeting at United Cooperative hall Thursday at 6:30 PM. He is noted in trade circles for active involvement and strong programs. A supper will be served and he will be introduced.

United Cooperative Hall William J. Warren Waltham Chamber of Commerce Warren

Concord Musical Club entertains Concord Teachers Association

The Concord Musical Club provided entertainment for members of the Concord Teacher Association. Miss Marion Parker and Harry B. Little performed piano numbers. Mrs. Vale and Mrs. Erik also appeared in a varied program at the event.

Concord Parent. Teacher ‘Association Concord Musical ‘Club Proeda Rate Concorde Teacher Association Pena Mee Bn Hato Hall Marion “Parker Harry B. Little Solby Mirie Vale -Vialle Rose Hub Weagu Senate Att Puibets M. Ubiler Samuel ‘Erik

Mrs Laura A Marshall obituary from Concord

Mrs Laura A Maill wife of Rupert M Marshall died Sunday after an appendectomy at Emerson hospital Funeral services will be at her home in Willows and burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery She was born in Nova Scotia forty four years ago and lived in Concord since then Survived by husband parents in Nova Scotia two sons Arnold and Stuart and four daughters Dorothy Ruth Barbara Marshall a brother Elbert Marshall in Keans Nova Scotia sisters Edna Marshall and Stella Haley.

Laura A. Marshall Laura A. Maill Rupert M. Mars Emerson Hospital Willows Sleepy Hollow Marshall Nova Scotia Concord Eertad Ithe Concord Woman’s Club

Margaret Beardsell Died After Illness At Boston Hospital

Margaret Beardsell fifteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William L Beardsell died at Deaconess Hospital Boston after months of illness. She was vice president of Concord High School Junior Class and a noted athlete in field hockey. Funeral held Tuesday at First Parish Meeting House Reverend Dr Johannes A Faggingerauer officiated with many friends and classmates in attendance.

Margaret Beardsell Margaret Beardsell William L. Beardsell Deaconess Hospital Boston Conecord High School Te Concord High School Johannés A Fagginger Max @aret

Mrs Marion Baton Heads for Rochester Visit with Chauncey Haton

Mrs Marion Baton travels to Rochester New York to visit Chauncey Haton and meet relatives. The estate of life Frank Howe has been appraised by H Burr Calvin Maton and Frank Goodnow. An age of shows effects will in and Mrs oer Wetherbee a trip to New

Marion B Baton Rochester N. Y Chauncey Haton Frank Howe H . Burr Calvin Maton Frank Good Oer Wetherbee New

Electric Eye To Autos Demonstrates Automatic Counter

A note describes an electric eye system installed on one side of a road to detect passing vehicles. Light beams are interrupted by shadows, triggering a counter and proving the concept works. The description emphasizes accuracy and the mechanism of the exposure to light and the sensing cell.

Hay

Old Society in Methods Maynard Meeting Details Changes

The Old Society in Maynard April 27 discussed ending the Evangelical Union and forming a new method to control church property and finances. A committee of the Society and the church was appointed to push discontinuance and reorganize church governance.

Maynard Coppila Oruciate Teld Émeetin Society Evangelical Union Henotne See Thant

Town Hall Hearing Denies Gasoline Licenses

A hearing on petitions to grant licenses for gasoline and for selling food as a victualler drew strong opposition from nearby property owners. The Selectmen halted the proposals after residents voiced emphatic objections and the town hall room proved too small for comfort.

Selectmen Neard Road Mer

West Acton Hints at Local Home Occupancies and Travel

Mr and Mrs Harry Derner of Calumet City occupy a vacated tentament of Ernest Cooper. Mae Whitcomb expects occupancy by early May. John Hoar repairs on the Hutchins house once home to Alfred Richardson. Several residents attend an Old Folks' dance in Ayér on Saturday. Warren Hayward is recovering from an operation in Boston. A resident plans a cottage move Friday for the following weekend.

Harry Derner Aid Sol Calumet City Ernest Cooper Mae’ Whitcomb John Hoar Alfred Richardson Ayér Warren Hayward Boston Will Moton Dow Egdin

Rare Acton Musical Treat at Congregational Church

A community concert last Sunday at the Congregational church featured Sir John Stainer's Crucifixion sung by the St John Episcopal Choir under Frank Holland. The program included Fling Wide the Gates and From the Throne in His Cross. Soloists Herbert Thayer and Harold Merriam earned praise alongside a fine organ by Miss oe pleasant.

Mhusich Johu Stainer Alain Crucifxion St. On

Annual meeting of Trini jational Church Men’s Club elects officers

The 6 Men’s club piec of the Trini jational Church held its regular Thursday meeting with Leon re-elected president. New officers include W Edward Lamb secretary John R Macintosh treasurer Oscar E Beckvold and Ernest E Thorpe with an executive committee. Also shown were Canadian slides from Interior Department and Mr Eliot R Howard lectured on Canadian Rockies wildlife.

Trini Jational Leon W. Edward Lamb John. R.macintosh Oscar E. Beckvold Ernest E. Thorpe Department of the Interior Iaw Parks Canada Canadian Rockies Eliot R.howard

Michael J Hayes World War veteran dies in Concord

Michael J Hayes, a World War veteran and former New England Telephone employee, died Friday at his home on Thoreau Street in Concord. He was 33. A Solemn High Mass of Requiem was held Tuesday at St Bernard's Church, with burial in St Bernard's Cemetery. Born in Billerica, he attended local schools and served 18 months overseas in the Air Squadron during World War I. He belonged to the Concord Lodge of Elks, Concord Council Knights of Columbus, James J Mansfield Post 164 American Legion, and Amboy Legion.

Concord Michael J. Hayes Thoreau Street St. Bernard’s Church St. Bernard's Cemetery Mr. Hayes Billerica Timothy Laine Hayes Aero Squadron Concord Lodge of Elks Concord’ Council James J. Mansfield Ambuldad Legion Fe Saha

Assabet and Sudbury Crew Split Victories in Middlesex Rows

The Assabet and Sudbury clubs from Middlesex schools split wins in four rowing events at Bateman's Pond. Assabet senior four beat Sudbury by one and a half lengths on a half mile course despite NW wind in 3:12. Sudbury intermediate four topped Assabet by one and a half lengths on a three-eights mile course in 2:03. Junior four led early, but Sudbury pups won again over Assabet pups by three and one-quarter lengths on a quarter mile course.

Assabef-Sudbury eLui As Sabet Sudbury Vic Bateman’s Pond Assabet Rowtn

Maynard to Represent Team in Middlesex League Baseball

Maynard will represent a local team in the Middlesex County baseball league with Joseph White as manager. The opener is May 22 at home against Littleton. 18 scheduled games are listed including six twilight and 12 day games at home, plus away games.

Maynard Middlesex Country Baseball League Littleton Concord Maynard. Org Concor John Boardman Selectman of Joseph White Hudson Bate Ore

Funeral Notice for Michael Hayes Held at St Bernard’s

Funeral of Michael Hayes was held Tuesday morning at nine o'clock in St Bernard's. Requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. The event records the passing and religious service for Hayes in the local parish.

Michael Hayes St. Bernard's

G W Brown Attorney Dies in Chicago

George William Brown aged sixty five died in Chicago after a lengthy illness on April 20. Born in Concord August 20, 1864 he was a Harvard College graduate who built a large Chicago law practice before retiring to travel. He leaves sisters Jeanette and Elizabeth Stow and many friends.

George William Brown The Chi Concord William Dawes Een Swah Brown Tari Chicago Jeanette Brre College Pate Shintounen Brown A Veries Elizabeth Stow James Stuart Brow We Mostobur New Jersey George Brown Harvard College Europe

Local Society Chooses Officers and Approves Donations

Mrs Louis A Sohier was chosen vice president and Mrs Louis M Marks secretary while Mrs Charles L Foote Social Service secretary and Mrs Herbert B Smith treasurer were elected. Directors include Mrs D Dana Bartlett Miss Elizabeth Alexander and others. The group voted 50 for furnishing the annex of the hospital and 5 for Benevolent Fraternal Fruit and Slower Mission. President Mrs Smith received a bouquet of roses.

Home Siberlain Smith Louis A. Sohier Louis M., Marks Charles L. ‘Foote Social Service Herbert B. Smith Elmer L. , Joslin Herbert H. Wardwell, Jr D. Dana Bartlett Elizabeth Alexandar Charles F. Bowers Herbert. F. Whipple Person

Weatherbee place and local social notes in Sudbury

South Sudbury residents hail Weatherbee place move near Hubbard Brow. Rogers Maynard and Henry Jones visited New York during their Saunter vacation. Mrs E F Gerry hosted a Senior Afternoon Whist luncheon and won first prize. Old Folk's Concert at Memorial Congregational Church on April 29th draws near with a clar chorus. Miss Isadore Cutter turns eighteenths. lunch for her at Mrs Roland Cutler’s home precedes Boston trip to see The Ghost Train.

H. N Qlagen Yoeryille Iubbard Browa Rogers Maynard Henry Jone Jamess Stone Framingham New York E. F. Gerry Conard Danforth Charles Way Shoig Gerry Posten Clar Church Roland Cutler Isadore Cuter

Sudbury High Senior Class Attends Midsummer Night's Dream

The Sudbury High School senior class received tickets to a performance of Midsummer Night's Dream at the Repertory Theatre in Boston. Miss Sarah Pratt of Pratt's covered the carfare for the group.

Sudbury High School The Repertory Theatre Boston Missy Sarah—Pratt Pratt Miss Pratt Fae

Gas rate protest session in Hudson Maynard Stow

Hudson Maynard and Stow officials meet to press Marlboro Hudson Gas Co for lower rates and to protest service charges. The Public Utilities Board reportedly discouraged reductions, and a committee moved to file a formal complaint. The session was chaired by Dr P Glazier with Dyson and Wellen present.

P Glazier Board of Selectmen Dyson Wellen Public Utilities Board Marlboro-Hudson Gas Co Public Utilities

Middlesex official Hatfield injured in Lincoln auto crash

Concord Mass April 27 Middlesex County Treasurer Chas B Hatfield of West Newton and J Harold Libbey were injured in a car crash near Codmans Corner Lincoln after a storm. Hatfield and Libbey, both hurt, were driven to Dr Walcott's office. Miss Hazel Adams and another woman were also injured. The event disrupted plans for a supper and a Ladies Night event at Walden Chapter R A Masonic Temple.

Concord Mass Middlesex County Chas B. Hatfield Cherry Street West Newton Masonic Walden Temple Lincoln Big Town J. Harold Libbey Parsons Street West Newton Hatfield Hazel Adam Silver Hill Weston Codmans Adams Henry J. Walcott Main Street

Wallace Cooper Spent Time With Sanda Family in Keene

The fragment notes Wallace and Cooper visiting Sanda and a large family in Keene New Hampshire while Wdwich Hayward returns home after winter in Boston. The text also mentions Miss Marlon Prentiss as a student abroad in the West.

Wallace Cooper Sanda Keene, New Wdwich Hayward G. Winter Boston Marlon Prentiss West Yaa

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