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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1922
Page
5
Second class matter details for the publication appear with costs for subscriptions and single copies. Mentions Massachusetts offices and towns including Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Acton.
The Postoffice Department plans changes to Be stamps, shifting away from Franklin portraits on higher denominations and adjusting designs to reduce confusion and save money. Authorities weigh business needs against philatelist desires as a new series may feature prominent historical figures.
The piece warns of hostile airships dropping two tons on London and blotting it from the map, while questioning if Britain can prevent similar attacks in the future. It notes debates at the League of Nations and Washington conference, mentions war indemnities, and contains sharp commentary on U.S. and French perspectives and political bitterness.
Kansas City reports Mattie Howard, famed underworld figure known as the girl with agate eyes, has been imprisoned for 12 years for the killing of a diamond broker. Her lover Albert Pagle died after a robbery with a bank cashier. She reportedly led a string of holdups and killings.
Five year old Le Roy Earl Kohlkhann died after a neighbor's hydrophobic dog bit him on the face. The dog had bitten several other children and died a week ago after observation. The boy received laser treatment before his death in St Louis, Missouri.
Mrs. Mary Alexander, fifty, of Rochester, was saved from drowning in Lake Ontario after leaping in. A heavy garment or coat helped keep her afloat, according to rescuers, who credited the improvised buoyancy with preventing tragedy.
The article lists attendees and speakers at a convention in Maynard with officials from Fitchburg Gardner Worcester Quincy and Concord. It notes auxiliary members aiding Groton soldier patients and local residents planning trips and social events at Beach on Sunday and York Beach Maine with some travels along the Cape and to Falmouth.
The article notes many players drive well yet fail at recovery and trick shots around the green. It emphasizes learning how to escape trouble with the fewest strokes, especially for handicapped players who are often pressed to perform these shots.
A 16 year old hopeful joins the Minors Athletic Club after persistent effort to meet Coach Bachrach. Johnny Weissmuller shows extraordinary water speed, setting several world records and aiding relay teams to world marks with unmatched prowess.
Seared Sante Williams college plans adding soccer to its varsity program next fall. The article notes football practice begins the first week of September and mentions several sports efforts and events from the era.
Arthur Lord, a well known candy life, narrowly escaped injury early Tuesday when his auto truck collided with a car at the Maynard street railway yard in Stow. The truck sustained damaged mud guards and a damaged head end, while Lord jumped in time to avoid harm.
Wilbur Craft, champion of the Middlesex County Handicraft clubs, visited Amherst as a guest of the Middlesex County Farm Bureau after a week at M A C college. The event featured masterful demonstrations, lectures, exhibits, and side trips highlighting his self made tool work from inner trays to brass fittings.
Maynard town team won Thursday night 9 to 1 after last week 11 to 3. Burlington and the junior team edged Acton Centre 11 to 7, while Morse Team tied 2 to 2. Families, travel, and property news intermingle in a busy local update from Maine and New Jersey connections.
Mr and Mrs Rolfe Bradbury of ais te depart with Rev and Ralph A Barker for a motor journey to Vermont Isles of Shoals and nearby resorts. They plan time at the Columbia hotel and Oceanic Hotel Isles of Shoals from August 12 to 26.
A bolt of lightning struck the Concord power house on Great Road during a storm, cleaning soot from the chimney and floor. Railway workers say the lightning caused no damage but did a heap of good by clearing debris.
Miss Ellen Kelley of Ave is enjoying two weeks away from her duties with the J. W. Woolworth Co. of Boston.
The St George’s church annual lawn party on the Grange lot Isuayere Street drew a large attendance and was a success in every way. Booths offered wares and English tea cakes while a food table served treats. Notables include Mr and Mrs Frank Seck ers Mr and Mrs Charles Edney Mr and Mrs Joseph Brown Mr and Mrs Sidney Scott Marsden Waterhouse John Webster Fred Oates Miss Mae Lothrop and Miss Marjorie Anderson. Calvin J Morse takes a four week vacation from Riverside Co operatives. Friends and families attended the Shehan family reunion at Concord Junction. A social dance at Alka Temperance hall Saturday evening, under the Young People’s Society, featured a council orchestra led by Ian Elmer Cook Walken Bein and Hugh Connors.
District court morning session found Trefry Kozack and Frank Reddy guilty of selling intoxicating liquor. Kozack, fined 50 dollars, one month in the House of Correction, six months suspension of the license. Reddy fined 100 dollars with 500 dollar surety and no appeal noted. Deputy Chief John Connors served as officer for Maynard.
Miss Madaline Small of Guilford Maine visits at Mr The te ayate Joseph Weeder’s Chelsea cottage for summer. Reverend Hoyle’s absence brings a Northbridge supplied service. Roger Wilkes enjoys a week plus prize corn in Middlesex County. Families Stiles Hunt plan Montreal trips while others retreat to Bent's farm cottages. Small returns from Gloucester and vacation chatter continues through ENTERPRICE ADS RAY.
The 1922 tax rate is announced at 30 dollars per thousand, up three dollars from last year. Causes include state and county appropriations, school notes, and reduced state treasury funds. Total appropriations at spring meetings were 176,668.70, with state tax 14,280 and county tax 7,613 plus a special county levy 545. The corporation refund from the state will be smaller than last year, shrinking from over 20,000 to about 5,000. School levy totals include 89,000 for town purposes plus 5,800 carried over from December.
The Sheehan family association gathered about 259 members and guests at Dr. Jeremiah Sheehan’s farm in Concord Junction for its sixth annual reunion. Mass was led by Rev Myles D Kiley at Help of Christians church, followed by a basket lunch on the lawn and a business meeting chaired by Edward W Sheehan.
A fragmentary notice references an event or person Susan A Russell with a date of Thursday August 10 at 2 but lacks clear details or context. No location, organization, or outcome is provided.
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