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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1932

Page

28

Boston Land Deal Controversy Spurs Public Works Action

State Public Works plans proceed with two disputed projects amid governor’s council opposition. Revere East Boston land takings and the Boston Turnpike, including a $388 000 payment for property, are labeled a land racket by taxpayers groups. Myron Widgerson leads the Revere Real Estate and Taxpayers association in demanding hearings.

Governor’s Council William S. Youngman State Department of Public ‘Works Boston—Revere Highway Boston Revere East Boston Day Square Ast Newburyporn Turnpike Myron Widgerson Revere Real Estate and Taxpayers Association

Memorial Service for Richard Evans Held by Marlboro Club

A memorial service for Richard Evans, longtime Marlboro Club member and Kiwanian ally, was held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Attendees included Marlboro Club officials, Worcester delegates, City Mayor Charles A Lyons, and Kiwanis District Governor. Rev Walter R Tourtel led the service with tributes highlighting Evans’s loyalty, leadership, and dedication to fellow man.

Oro Holy Trinity Episcopal Richard Marlboro Club Ubs Evans Deparm Frank tBates Worcester Stc Charles A Lyons Walter R Tourtell Lurch Richard M Wauwautosa Wis Kiwanis Anderson Harold Wheeler

Welfare Board and Selectmen Discuss Work Aid Plan

A joint meeting of the Welfare Board and Board of Selectmen outlined placing all aid recipients to work. The plan calls for six days of work per week with daily pay, and includes duties such as cemetery improvements, highway brush cutting, and water and park projects. Local officials listed include George Morrison Harrington Te, Edgar M. Smith, Charles, and Alfred W. Ash, with M Proctor and Warren Ward noted.

Welfare Board Togethe Board of Selectmen Missioners Comen Missioners Giydays Han George A. Morrison Harrington Adbert Ard Tmen Park E. Warren Ward M. Proctor Edgar M. Smith Charles Alfred W

Anniversary Greetings Mark Ninety Years for Mrs Willard

In West Acton a birthday party honored Mrs Almira Willard of Fairhaven who is ninety. Relatives attending included Marilyn Scribner Bernice Ron Harry Scribner Stephen Scribner Margaretta Lawrence and David Scribner. Mrs Willard remains in remarkable health. invitations numbered about eighty.

West ‘Acton Hobart Mead Jopong Almira Willard Fairhaven Willard Acton Meads Preston Almira Ralph Baker New York Cambridge Hospital Martha Houghton Our Town Richard Kinsley Chicago Lena Rodway Irene Youne Thurmith Cambridge Marilyn Scribner Bernice Ron Harry ‘Scribner Stephen Scribner Margaretta Lawrence David Scribner Salisbury Beach Fort Devens Excel Gallant Lillian Burnham Somerville Walpole New Hampshire Thy Mr. Caldwell William Houghton Arlington Street Houghton Holton Miller’s Falls Harvey Williams Maine Fldttle Rolfe Margery Smith Carrabassett Rolfe Bradbury Acton Centre Frank Tasker

Canned Pea Stir Sparks Local Store Ad Spin

A fragment from Maynard notes New Idea Store on Main Street promotes shoes and goods with a $1.47 price and hints at a humorous quip about a cook arriving to prepare canned peas. The snippet suggests light local commerce chatter and a tongue in cheek tone.

Man and Wife Before Court In Marlboro

Hudson Richard Hanley and Martha Hanley faced District Court on neglecting a minor child. He pleaded not guilty and posted 100 bail for August 18. She pleaded guilty and received one year probation. Atty Francis M Walsh represented the couple in a related assault case against Contonia who was found guilty and sentenced to 30 days, suspended to February 2, 1933.

Hudson Richard Hanley Martha Hanley Houghton Court Marlboro Hanley Francis M.° Walsh Contonia House of Correction

Marlboro Man Arrested On Non-Support Warrant

Marlboro police arrested Marlboro David J White of 74 Howland Street on a Clinton warrant charging non support. Jean Contonio of Howe Street was arrested yesterday on a warrant for non support.

Marlboro David J .White Howland Street Clinton Jean. C Contonio Howe Street

Maynard and South Acton Baseball Clash Ends South Acton Victory

South Acton defeated Maynard 5 to 1 at Jones Field on a sunny Sunday. Fullenton pitched a five strike performance for Acton while Rutkowski allowed four hits for Maynard. Enneguess drove in two runs for Acton. The article notes next Sunday’s rematch and ties to Labor Day plans with Dance in Exchange hall and a butterfly quilt prize.

Maynard South Acton A. A Jones Field Fullenton Acton Rutkowski Ennegguess Acton Shorstop South Foley Enneguess Tucker Freeman Sparrf Hayes If Reynolds Fullenton P Fardy Bush Burns E. 'Ketola White Grondahl Alto ¢E F.ketolarf A. Ketola Rutowskip Woman’s Auxiliary The Athletic Association Carl C. Plint Exchange Hall

Mecca for Sun's Eclipse in Fryeburg Maine

Fryeburg Maine in the White Mountains foothills becomes the world center for observing the total solar eclipse on August 31 Daniel Webster taught school here during its early history and the town promotes eclipse viewing events and facilities for visitors.

Fryeburg White Mountains Daniel Webster

Largest Assortment of Women's Novelty Saves in Town

Storefront claim highlights Jackson's on Main offering a vast range of womens novelty items at low prices.

Jackson’s Main Street Maynard Adv

Maynard Marriage Filings and July Worcester Ceremony

Intention of marriage filed at Maynard town clerk between Martha Irene Sarnella of Maynard and Richard Andrew Lowden of Acton. Miss Evelyn Muriel Jameson daughter of George W. Jameson Elmwood Street Maynard and Jas P Farrell of Sudbury married Saturday July 30 by Rev Donald N Alexander at St John’s Church Worcester.

Martha Irene Sarnella Maynard Richard Andrew Lowden Acton Evelyn Muriel Jameson George W. Jameson Elmwood Street Jas. P. Farrell Sudbury Donald N. Alexander St. John’s Church Worcester

West Concord social visits span states and coast

West Concord residents Mr and Mrs Warren B. Goddard visit friends in Bridgewater and Wickford Rhode Island today and tomorrow. Mrs Olive Desmoret Mrs William S. Ingham and daughter Belle at West Concord and Miss Helen Brown of Maynard spend vacation at Hampton Beach New Hampshire.

Warren B. Goddard Bridgewater Wickford R. I Olive Desmoret William S. Ingham Belle West Concord Helen Brown Maynard Hampton Beach New Hampshire

Candidate on Visit to Hudson in Sheriff Race

Deputy Sheriff W. H. Walsh of Framingham sought both Democratic and Republican nominations for Middlesex County Sheriff. He visited Hudson yesterday afternoon and evening to promote his candidacy, following Major James T. widely known veteran of World War I. Walsh was the first to announce, with four others entering the race since.

W. H. Walsh Framingham Middlesex County Hudson James T Walsh

Liberty Conn Distillery Case Slips Into Courtroom Slur

In Liberty Connecticut the courtroom heard testimonies about intoxication and coins said to have caused unsteady gait. Melvin claimed innocence as the judge ruled not guilty after a walk test.

Nate Melvin

New Idea Store Offers Dress Shirt Bargains

Another lot of pre shrink broadcloth dress shirts for sale at one dollar each. Located at Main street, New Idea Store. Advertisement notes Maynard.

New Idea Store Main Street Maynard

Local Readers Share Travel and Vacation News

Marlboro Mr and Mrs George Ward of Gay Street join an auto trip to Canada and the White Mountains Harold Ward Jr of Gay Street vacationing with relatives in Concord New Hampshire Miss Ruth Cochrane of Concord New Hampshire returns home after visiting Irene Rogers in this city Earl Sargent returns to Concord New Hampshire after visiting at East Main Street Raymond Slattery of Farm Road takes a job as chauffeur with a bus line Thomas Richards with daughters Ernestine Roselle Alice and Histe returns from a motor trip to Canada Mike Coppola Albert Coppola and Camelia Coppola return from a Hampton Beach New Hampshire vacation Arthur Turner of United Shoe Machinery Co on his two week annual vacation

Mr. and Sway George Eee Ae A Ottassorie Ward Gay Street Canada White Mountains Arthur ‘Turner The United Shoe Machinery Co

Worcester County Picnic Highlights and Local Updates

The Worcester County picnic will be held at Lake Chauncy in Westboro on August 10 with visits to fruit and dairy farms and a special program for women plus 4 H club events. Hon Gasper Bacon will be the afternoon speaker and attendees are urged to bring a basket lunch.

Worcester’ County Lake Chauncy Westboro Gasper Bacon

Visiting locals and town chatter across Hudson area

Hudson Neil McGorty of embridge stays with brothers in Hudson for a few days while on business and vacation to Canada. Robert H Kerrigan an insurance broker is confined to his Walnut street home by illness. Donald Baudain of East Brookfield visits Mr and Mrs C W Jandron on Pope street. A clerk comments on a damaged line about an eruption in a book store.

Neil McGorty Embridge Hudson Robert H. ‘Kerrigan Walnut Street Donald Baudain East Brookfield C. W. Jandron Pope St

Giants for Sale Rumors Stir Backfield of New York

Newspaper speculates that the New York Giants may change ownership and management with Bil Terry likely to be dismissed and John McGraw possibly reappointed, as a group contemplates purchasing the club and guiding a return to the Polo Grounds.

New York New York Giants Polo Grounds Bil Terry Giants John McGraw Boston Braves McGraw New ‘York Giants Ang Terry Saay

Death of Ra State Man III Pittsfield Aug 3

The death of Ra State Man III in Pittsfield is reported with Chief of Police William Beveridge and a local undertaker involved. Dr. Robert Wilcox, medical examiner, and health department doctors concluded findings and will forward them to the state attorney general. The body was found in the Cedar canal near a local mill.

Pittsfield William de Beveridge Millvil Dertaker Board ‘of Health Beveridge Cedar Canal Robert Wilcox State. Department Health

Dances At 98 In Pittsfield Celebrates Birthday

Mrs Catherine Haltgan at 98 performs a lively dance at home in Pittsfield Massachusetts. Family and friends gather to mark her birthday. She enjoys daily walks and full newspaper reading without glasses. Her sister Mrs Philip Mugler, age 102, is her only rival in activity.

Pittsfield Maheokee Catherine Halt’gan

Men’s Sport Shoes Offer at New Idea Store

Shoe sale at New Idea Store Main Street Maynard closes out with prices as low as 2.47 and 3.47 dollars for men’s sport footwear.

Goodyear Wells New Idea Main Street Maynard

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