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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1938
Page
3
According to law notice a Deposit Book No has been lost. Payment decides Institution for ages by W S Smith, Assignee, Concord, Mags. July 27, August 3 10.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court reports a petition for license to sell real estate of John T. McNiff late of Cambridge in said County deceased. Interested parties may object by appearing at Cambridge Court before 10 a.m. on August 18, 1938. Judge Join C. Leggat, Register Loring P. Jordan. August 3, 10, 17.
A reader from Havre de Grace Maryland praises Kruschen Salts for shedding fat and improving clothes fit. The note claims daily use in water eliminates excess waste and reports drastic appetite and weight changes with gentle daily laxative effects.
Regular meeting of the Maynard Board of Selectmen will be held on Wednesday at 7 o clock in the Town House. Applicants for licenses or permits must appear at that time. Patrick A. McGrath is chairman and Arthur Chempagne is secretary.
District Attorney Warren L. Bishop of Middlesex County claims to have saved taxpayers about 910,000 by clearing the criminal docket and shrinking his office budget by 25,000 over eight years. He asserts court efficiency remained intact as total appropriation stayed around 220,000 while costs neared 40,000 and notes civil cases were moved into criminal courts as dockets improved.
The passage reflects on city nuisances and the lure of country life. It notes summer noise and winter smoke as nuisances and argues amusements are limited by opportunity or money, urging people to seek preferred pastimes and escapes when possible.
Cambridge candidate C. White for Lieutenant Governor spoke at a Marlboro dinner hosted by Thomas Killeen with remarks from Verne Carey and a line of supporters. Richard Lilley presided as toastmaster as speakers from Marlboro Natick Shirley and other towns urged White’s election.
The text urges that dissatisfaction with oneself fuels advancement and notes that a father sending sons to college creates a family tradition. It adds that smart spending can make one seem like a magnate on $3,000 yearly.
The passage argues that many capable people are reticent to act while bold souls attempt great deeds may falter. It reflects on how the drive to reduce large families can erode any family at all, contrasting stout hearts with cautious minds in striving for achievement.
The Hudson Lodge of Elks plans its annual outing on Sunday September 11 at the Scandinavian club cottage Fort Meadow Marlboro. Open only to members, a clam bake prepared by expert Mr Ballard of Gilbertville. Committee members include Charles and Augustus Cuneo Joseph Bissonnette John Hagerty Edward Timmens Vincent Perozzi and Roy Wonley.
A bolt struck an electric light pole near Edwin Pardee's home during a severe thunder shower Tuesday evening. The top of the pole was demolished and the transformer burned out leaving Bolton without power for about an hour until Marlboro Electric Co made temporary repairs. Nearby residences lost service until a new transformer was installed Wednesday morning and local telephones were also out of order.
Acton Town hall hosted the Sheehan Family Association annual reunion last Sunday with a basket lunch, sports, and entertainment. Members traveled from Dorchester, Ghoucenter, Concord, Maynard, South Pagton, Haverhill, Framingham, and other nearby towns. New officers for the coming year were chosen.
Bedford community news highlights visits and illnesses. Mrs Edith Riessle hosted a bridge and whist for the Parent-Teacher Association on Concord Road. Officers Peterson and Sullivan will alternate duties during a two week vacation. James O Neil arrives from Brooklyn for a two week stay at the McGrath home. Frances Ritcher hosted 267 friends for a poverty party with a ger hunt and late refreshments.
West Acton reports Miss Maud Priest has been the guest of friends at Amrita Island, Cataumet, in a social visit noted by residents.
The Sudbury Board of Registrars will hold meetings for out of town voters eligible to vote in upcoming primaries. Sessions occur Saturday August 13 at the Goodnow Public Library, Saturday August 20 at the town hall, and Wednesday August 31 from noon to 10 pm.
Mr and Mrs William E David announce the birth of a daughter born Monday August 8 at Emerson hospital Concord. The mother and baby weigh 7 pounds 10 ounces and are reported well. Jane Murphy has returned from a visit to her aunt in New York. Sudbury Townsend Club members attended the Saxonville club penny sale Saturday evening.
Black Hill defeated Manning St. 22 to 8 in a junior WPA league contest at Moulton. Vaughan and Brisette led the winners while Quinn and Kenney starred for the losers. Final score 22 8.
At seven oclock Saturday evening Miss Martha Jo Anderson of Wilson Avenue Belmont became the bride of Karl Frederick Madsen, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Madeen of Barretts Mill Road. The ceremony was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Raud Graf, the brides aunt and uncle. The description notes intense heat and rain of the past day.
The Maynard and Lowell communities mark four mid-summer weddings. Doris Esther Peterson wed Helge Waldemar Wiitanen in the Vose Faysion with Rev. Matthew A. Vance presiding. The couple plans to reside in Lowell after a White Mountains trip.
Wally Caroline Stefanovicz and Waine B Kangas wed at three in Union Congregational Church with Rev. Matthew A Vance officiating. A reception followed at Grange hall with guests from Connecticut New Hampshire Michigan and Maine.
William G. Spence announces the marriage of his daughter Miss Ste G Spence to A Matthew L, son of Mrs Lena Holt. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Ivan Nowlan of Stow at the bride’s home.
After three weeks, the camp retains a cheerful mood and strong fellowship that has defined the entire session this year, with attendees sharing goodwill and enjoying communal activities.
A group of four Acton firemen completed American Red Cross First Aid training at the Acton Center station and all earned Red Cross First Aid cards. Captains Anderson and Wilson lead teams in South and West Acton with members named, ready to respond via the town exchange.
Attendees at Middlesex County Club events in Kitchner Parga last year note this year’s annual day and first parish show at Kitchner Farm. The program includes judging and placing classes, with speakers including Kari Musser and W. Tator. Farm entries from Westfield, Groton, Westford, Billerica, Lincoln, Wayland and more are listed. The committee emphasizes a family dairy farmers picnic with ample entertainment.
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