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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1929

Page

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Knights Win Golf Ney From Marlboro 9 5

Marlboro golfers edged Maynard in a 9 to 5 match with Sowerby and Coyne leading for Marlboro. Rival teams featured Kelleher Treacy and McEachern, while Maynard’s line included Murphy Morton and Sullivan leading their scorers.

Knights Marlboro Ntry Club Maynard Sowerby John Kelleher Koferidan G. K Incil K James Pher As. O'Hallorany Marliboro Chamber of Com Jonn McEachern B. J. .Doughry R. Verzone KR. Prue C. d Dr. Flavin May- Murphy G. da- TO T. Coyne Mintoro F. Sheridan Coughlin J. Kelleher P. Treacy John McFachern George Lynch Ibr L. Sullivan B. Ledgard T. Gately J LeMarbre W. Ross W. Clark F. Callahan P. Dwyer Ik. Grady J. Henderson J. McBride Ricson N. Morton H. Byrne Bull P. Foss iMay D. Hayes J. Coyne Dri Flaherty Frank Prue T. Hurley Marlb

Littleton Town Team Faces First ES League Match

Littleton Town struggles and a recent 9-1 loss loom as they prepare for a pivotal ES league contest at Crowe Park Sunday. Key visitors include Frigerd 500 Lover mid en .439 Sims .391 Manning and Kelley .318 Lehio .310 Tobin 260 Connors 167 White 108 Hare .000 with rowers and batting highlighted.

Littleton i Crowe Park Littleton Ee Fay Frigerd Lovermiden Sims Manning Kelley Lehio Tobin Connors White Law ‘ Hare

Grange Honors Member on Anniversary with Lamp

In Concord the Grange observed a member’s anniversary on August 7 evening. Mrs. Eva Smith and gley were attendants, Mr. Sims assisted, and a beautiful electric lamp was presented. The clergy led prayers as games and refreshments followed.

R “Grange Slic W Sims Concord Eva Smith Gley Marsden

Listy study of Caribbean missions noted in Porto Rico and Haiti

G Listy formerly at the Boeben office studied and specialized in missions across Porto Rico Domingo and Haiti. He and a branch offshere induced eight yin of it in the region.

Listy Ra Mags Boeben Iin’ St Ris Porto Rico Domingo Haiti

Fring of Gold at Hse Bolt Wedding

Fragmentary notice describes a silver wedding at a house bolt scene with Mrs James A Farrar Acton involved and a long removal. The readable text hints at a 17 year relationship ending in a ceremony and a lightning storm setting.

HSE James A. Farrar Acton Gom Ras A

Concord Red Cross swimming class awards Shaw Cups

Concord August 7 five girls and five boys earned Shaw Cups in the Concord Chapter American Red Cross swimming course. Winners include Paulide Anderson Betsy Smith Lucy Williamson Richard Ioelin Roger Boyd Frances Hall and Mary Chase with several runners up and life saving ratings noted among participants.

Concord Walter K. Hew American Red Cross Paulide Anderson Betsy Smith Lucy Williamson Richard Ioelin Gordon Allen Frederick Lawrence Mary ‘Chase Frances Hall Priscilla Foote Ann‘ Sanborn Roger Boyd Henrys. Thompson, Jr Billy Muller Roger Robinson Bunny” Cole Amn Byron Polly Soule Francis Curtin Glen Gould Katrina Knowlton Ruth Clahane Marie Alcock Katharine Davies Helen Farrar Julie Denio Virginia Joslin Marguerite Hayward Yvone Gibbs

Local teacher Leona Johnston weds Burchell M Johnson

A pretty home wedding took place Thursday at Mrs. Emma A Johnston's residence. Leona Johnston a local school teacher married Burchell M Johnson of Saxonville with about 30 relatives and friends present. Rev George Clark officiated. The couple will reside with Mrs. Johnston and the bride will return to teaching in September. Mr Johnson sells insurance for plants and stationary engines in New England. Three Boy Scouts from out of town were sheltered at the Central station overnight due to rain and expected to camp nearby.

Emma A. Johnston Leona Burchell M. Johnson Saxonville New England Emma Johnston Central Gente Rainville Pairhaven Bay

Gathering of Maynard marks thirteenth Sheehan reunion

The thirteenth annual Sheehan family reunion in Maynard was held at Vose's Pond after a 10:45 mass at St. Bridget's. President Jeremiah Sheehan and officers led a day of business, sports, and music, with many family members from West Concord, Dorchester, Maynard, and Worcester attending.

Maynard Sheehan John Burke Hazel I. Mannion Seceae Julia EB Corre John D. Sheehan Peter T. White Ceccilia ‘Sheehan Aidg Ite Matt" Shan Newton John J. Sheehan Providene R. UL Ihg David Sheehan Wes Concord John W. Cody Attleboro Timothy Sheehan Worcester Julia Sheehan Provide Ence Katherine Williams Cambridge Pioneer Margaret McMasters Marlboro Edward «Sheehan West ‘Concord Julia C ‘Downey Littleton Financial Eee Fe Scoresponding John Associans Oat Wis Robert Sheehan William Sheehan West Concord Toney Rivers John Mipits Sepepe Nary Maynard Geell Edward Sad Robert ‘Sheehan Warth Ey William’ Sheehan Aff James One Wollaston Elinor Slymond Celia Sheehan Dorchester Daniel Sheehan Francis Newtonville Frank Sheehan John J. Sullivan William Lee David Sheshan W. Concord John H Sheehan Harvard John’ Burke, Jr Roxbury Peter T Dennis A Sheehan Hdward Shehan George Lee Charles ‘Sheehan John J Sullivan Robert W. Masterson

Butterick Best Concord Tourney Highlighted Winners

In Concord on August 7 John Buttrick led a golf tourney with a six-up result and topped the field. Piper finished second three up while Cody Jr. was third two up. Uhler and Robert Joe each won one up with Frank A. among the notable competitors and overall placings noted.

Concord John Buttrick Toumanafataaie Concord Country Oath Piper ME Cody, Jr 5 Uhler Robert Joe Frank A

Tragic Concord Collision Kills Samuel Cheney and Injures Friends

A late August car crash near Lexington left Samuel Cheney of Everett dead and several Concord youths injured. Daniel and Sheldon Wiles, Bradford and John Robinson, Melvin Martinson, and others were reported on the danger list but improved. Daniel Wiles survived with a facial cut. The sedan collided with an A B C Transportation truck after a birthday gathering. Cheney's death prompted funeral plans in Sleepy Hollow and Ridgewood cemeteries.

Concord Samuel Cheney Everett Daniel Sheldon Wiles Stephen Pb.crick Main James Clahane Ismae R. Delmar Willard, Jr Bradford John Robinson Hubbard St Melvin Martinson Bradford Robinson Martinson Willard Emerson Hospital Daniel Viles Edgar F* Viles Revolutionary Ridge Camp Devens Aver Wiles Boys Lexington Viles Police of Lincoln Walden Penac Daniel Wiles Melvin James Clahane Sheleean A. B. C. ‘Transportation Company Willow Street Fitchburg Thomas F. O'Connell Tre Yhont Street Cambridge Cheney North Andover Everett St Sire Saale Aptive Confort Montreal Henry V. Cheney Canada Sleepy Hollow Ridgewood Cemetery John and Stpt Leonard C. Robin Concord High School Shel‘don Wiles Norwich ‘University Vermont R. Delma Willard Jr Ray Dy» Willard

Bedford teacher nearly killed by bear at roadside cage

Miss Helen Sundquist a Bedford School teacher narrowly escaped death Sunday when a bear seized her arm and hand drawing her into a cage while her companions watched. Norman Peterson pulled her to safety as doctors treat her injuries and monitor for blood poisoning.

Helen Sundquist Bedford Miss Sundquist Peterson Concord Gloucseter Newburyport Sundquist Norman Peterson Clark Acton Frank Peterson Concord

Acton Agricultural Association Plans Air Fair

A meeting of the Acton Agricultural Holding Company and directors of the Agricultural Association was held in the town hall on Friday evening August 2 to discuss staging the Acton air fair on September 13 and 14. The premium book is at the printer and will be mailed to members and advertisers. Members are urged to visit the fair grounds to see improvements and the expanded space by the Fiske property.

Acton Agricultural Holding Company The Agricultural Association Acton Air Fiske

Lloyds Visit Sudbury From London England

Sudbury residents Mr and Mrs Walter Piper host Mr and Mrs Lloyd of London who were married here last fall. The young couple will stay in the country for some time as Mr Lloyd makes business trips to Mon.

Sudbury Aviat Lloyd London England Walter . Piper

Man Ends Life in Despondency Over Unemployment

Thomas Gordon of 189 Nashua Road Lowell formerly worked at Assabet Mills shot himself in parents home in despondency over unemployment. He used a caliber pistol and died instantly. He is survived by his parents one brother and several sisters.

Maynard Thomas Gordon Nashua Rd Lowell Assabet Mills

Hollywood Inn Granted Permit

The board voted to grant the common victualler license for Hollywood Inn to Arthur Read. The discussion noted influence against the granting and referenced issues around the liquor commission and local politics. July 7 date appears in fragmentary text surrounding the decision.

Senne Gintien Common Victualler Arthur Read The Hollywood Phere

West Acton Woman Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Fobes of West Acton died after an April operation left her bedbound. Born in Canada she was mother to Edwin in the United States Navy and Marion, a local figure. Funeral services were held at her Acton Center home with burial in Woodlawn cemetery.

Fobes Massachusetts Ave Woodlawn Cemetery Acton Center

Fire Damages West Concord Home on 55 Street

A fire started from a can of tar heated on a stove at 55 Street West Concord. Mrs. Wilson was rescued with help from Allan Kennedy Archie Simpson and Harold Chittim. The second story was accessed by ladder and Mrs Wilson exposed to fresh air until safe passage. The kitchen burned out and smoke damaged the rest of the house, with insurance expected to cover losses. Mrs Wilson recovered from the shock and left for the home of her daughter.

West Concord Aug John D. Wilson Allan A. Kennedy Archie Simpson Harold D. Chittim Wilson Elmer L. Joslin Lowell Road

Fire destroys Maynard home in major blaze

A severe Maynard fire gutted a semi bungalow once owned by Ernest Mariano near Sheridan Avenue and Park Street. Firemen saved surrounding properties as wind carried embers. the first floor collapsed and the structure burned out. A local Grange held a food sale at its hall last week.

Maynard Grange

Mrs Clark and Crosby Travel 1004 Mile Route

Miss Carol Crosby visiting friends in Orange Conn. Mr and Mrs Charles L Clark returned home Tuesday from a journey through the White Moon area and New York state, covering about 1004 miles.

Carol Crosby Orange Conn Charles L. Clark New York State

West Concord hailstorm causes $6000 in damages

On Aug 7 hailstones over an inch damaged West Concord area structures, with Peot reformatory windows and car tops harmed. Reformatory buildings and prison farm crops, greenhouses suffered heavy losses, total institution damage estimated at $6,000 amid heavy rain and thunder showers.

West Concord

Town Meeting Set To Discuss Sewerage System And Finances

Maynerd August 7 a town meeting called for tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the River Cooperative hall to discuss sewerage system matters The meeting will consider appropriation of 400 for treasurer's department to cover sewer costs and salary for superintendent The town may raise up to 10000 to install service connections for sewerage The board may also vote to raise 2500 for equipment and maintenance and 500 for plumbing inspection costs for the year Proposals include cost sharing of the sewerage disposal system with the town bearing 5 8 of total cost and choosing payment method The Finance committee recommended consolidation of sewer and water departments for economy

Maynerd Cooperative. Hall Lapeer Sheatite Tha Peut Coreg Aiee

Rogers to Visit Multiple Massachusetts Posts

Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers will hold office hours at several post offices and town halls in Concord Sudbury Sudbury Acton Lexington and Maynard in August 1929. She continues the outreach started by her late husband John Jacob Rogers inviting constituents to discuss matters needing attention.

Concord Congress Edith Nourse Rogers Rogers John. Jacob Rogers North Sudbury Lexington

Eddie Cutter Expected Home From Skull Valley Arizona

Eddie Cutter is due back this week from Skull Valley where he has been working on his uncle's ranch in Skull Valley Arizona.

Eddie Cutter Arizona Eddie Skull Valley

Maynard Aug il joint committee report

Fragmentary OCR notes outline a joint committee including Concord K of O and Concord and a refreshment committee. Names and roles are incomplete with unclear affiliations.

Maynard Aug.il

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jien Quet Maynard Country Club P. J. Sullivan C. J Lynch James Hurley George Spellissy Frank Brayden P. H. McGrath J. Wade Cal Ers SHAW Red Cross Leona Johnston B. M. Johnson Vose Pond Butterick Say Seatling Lloyds Eng Maynard Mill Hollywood Inn West Acton Mary A. Fobes South Acton Rae Maynard Town Hall Merrence Gout Cain
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