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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1935
Page
2
A fragmented column discusses capitalism as a tough old bird lasting longer than individuals, likens it to feudalism replaced by governance of organized labor and industry, and notes political figures predicting vast immediate spending. It touches on economic forecasts, wartime security, and social attitudes with scattered names and places.
West Concord led 4-1 before the fifth when the Cardinals exploded for eight runs on seven hits including three doubles. Olsen Doyle Symes collected two baselines. Doyle hit a three bagger as Denton McQuade and Donovan issued walks and hit batters during the frame.
The Park Commission proposes completing field improvements at Alumni Field with ample space for expansion. They seek community input without raising taxes and note hockey, tennis, and golf interests could contribute to finishing facilities such as an ice rink and field projects.
A large crowd enjoyed Friday night band concerts by the Concord Legion Band at the Percy A. Rideout Playground. The program featured briliant marches toneful overtures and a tuneful intermezzo with vigorous applause. Vocal numbers by Harry Law and George A. Landini received special recognition.
A large turnout attended a Sunday outing at the Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club in West Concord. Hosted by Corp Ralph P. Hosmer Camp USWV, the event featured veterans families a corn and roast, Concord A L Band concerts, sports tournaments, and a skeet competition. Notables included Arthur aSee depart ent commander Walter Eve io of Titan Greceneat Seater vice commander Charles Arch dale Marlboro and others.
The School Committee appoints James H. Finnigan to cover the route of the late David Mason and Emma period under Macone Bros. A Whit nor company delivers a second bus on an International chassis to George B Clark, with two more on Dodge chassis to follow.
Clergyman Rev Robert Walker and Mrs Walker depart for a brief trip to Cotuit for a short visit before returning.
The ceremony at St George's featured roses lilies of the valley and gardenias. Miss Annie L White served as bridesmaid in larkepur with Warold N Hellaweil as best man. Following the ceremony gifts were exchanged and noted. The se employed as a spinner in the Assabet.
West Acton funeral services were held Thursday at 2 30 for Mrs. Abbie Blanchard Whitcomb at the Davis Terrace home with Rev Roy of Boxboro Congregational and Rev Arthur Jeffries of West Acton Baptist officiating. Whitcomb born October 17 1840 in Boxboro was 94 in her 95th year and the oldest resident of Acton. She lived in West Acton thirty years and was active in church and Grange. she leaves two sons Waldo E and Arthur M Whitcomb, one sister Miss Juliet Blanchard, and a sister in Boxboro. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery West Acton. Floral tributes from many friends and relatives filled the home.
Major Charlies S Coulter, USA retired, president of the Acton Agricultural Association, outlines preparations for the 1935 Acton Fair. He and association members discuss exhibits, schedule, and community turnout for the event.
Report notes higher cash register activity and better pay envelopes as merchants in Maynard enjoy peak business in five years, signaling strong local economy.
Patrolman John Moore reports Frank Napolitano involved in a March accident described as unavoidable. Four children in the family. The child's funeral was held in the morning with Rev. Johnny conducting a grave prayer service at St Bridget's cemetery.
Funeral services were held Friday at 3 P M in the First Parish Meeting House Concord for Seldon Dudley Gates former road commissioner born Oct 12 1862 in Alysford Nova Scotia dying Wednesday in Boston after an opera tion. He lived in Bedford and South Acton before farming near the Concord line. He retired 15 years ago and spent winters in the South. He was a Mason with the Charles A Welch lodge Maynard. Survived by widow Jeannes Bie sees Mrs Frank Pierce of Concord and brothers Everett Gates Billerica Guilford Gates Maldén and Fred Gates Miami.
Miss Anna Mitchell Hale daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Hale of Beacon Street Little Boar’s Head N H wed Ebenezer Francis Bowditch of Concord son of Mr and Mrs John Bowditch Concord and New York The ceremony by Dr Curtis Dickens featured ivory satin gown Madonna lilies and hemlock backdrop A reception followed with family and travel plans include a wedding trip to Canada and a home in Milton Massachusetts.
Mrs Perley hosted a gathering Monday afternoon that drew many Bedford friends to her home. The event showcased local hospitality and community ties among residents.
MadKay received honorable mention as judges Mrs Harmon Mrs Wallace and Mrs Fernald announced this afternoon on Wednesday.
Sudbury begins the memorial project for World War I soldiers with a granite stone bearing a tablet listing the dead. Town officials estimate about 900 dollars appropriated, with details pending due to uncontactable Harvey Fairbanks, chairman.
In a simple home ceremony at Mr and Mrs Cornelius MacWilliams’s residence in Andover, Miss Mabel R Olsen of Barrett's Mill road married George F MacWilliams, son of Mr and Mrs John H MacWilliams of Central street, with Rev G F Beecher of the Andover Baptist Church officiating.
Sudbury residents mourn the death of Mrs William Reed of Melrose mother of Horace Reed of Candy Hill remembered by Mr and Mrs Reed who lived for years at Way Cottage on the Hill with many Sudbury friends attending.
A Concord service was held for a local resident with survivors including wife Mrs Mayme Ley a sister Mr Frank Pierce of Concord and three brothers Everett Gates of Billerica Guilford Gates of Malden and Fred Gates of Miami Florida.
The Acton Town Hall hosted the 19th annual Acton Sheehan Family Association reunion with about 189 attendees from Concord and nearby areas. The event included a basket luncheon, a 17 to 6 baseball win for the Sheehans over city kin, a rich sports program for all ages, a 2 piece ERA orchestra, vaudeville acts, and community officers listed among organizers and treasurer.
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