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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1930
Page
2
The service for William Stafapovicz and his wife, murdered at their farm in Stow, was held at St Casimir's Church with about 150 attendees. A nationwide investigation continues as autopsy and police work address the weapon and motive while relatives await further updates.
Vital statistics for Maynard in 1940 show a downward birth rate and low marriage intentions. By Aug 26 only 27 marriage intentions had been filed, down from 50 by Aug 16 in earlier years, while births rose briefly to 278 in 1908 and then fell to near 100 by last year.
Maynard Council 155 Knights of Columbus held installation ceremonies at the Boston Garden with about 2000 officers from 155 councils in attendance. Installed officers included John Hang Stand Knight J Francis Cle Deputy Grand Knight James Mahoney Corresponding Secretary Robert Sheridan Financial Secretary Joseph Byrne Treasurer and others. Atty John J Donahue district deputy attended as a delegate to the Supreme Council convention.
Auction sale by Mrs. T Wardzala on Saturday August 20 1930 at 2 30 p m D S T sells to the highest bidder the real estate corner Walnut and River streets Maynard Massachusetts parcel about 110 by 45 feet with a store building on site near the business center of Maynard land available for a seven store block Terms 250 cash at sale balance in 15 days Weather not a factor to proceed with sale
Crowds of over 2000 people in about 500 cars visited the tragedy farm on the old Stow road near the Hudson line. They came to see the site of the Stafanovicx deaths and learn of Joseph Groboski, known as Joe Stefanoski, held in East Cambridge Jail. A rumor of a body search by detectives was denied by Stow Police Chief Larsen, who said no search had been conducted since last Thursday.
Seear O Brien died last night at Heywood Memorial hospital Gardner after a car crash in Westminster. Driver Charles E Bettlinger of 72 Green Street was involved. O Brien known in Maynard and Hudson for liquor business before Prohibition and later pool and lunch room work. Survived by sisters in Gardner and Ayer and a brother in Ayer. Funeral Friday from sister’s home in Ayer.
The Middle sex County League of Sportsmen's Clubs schedules a September Field day at Maynard Rod and Gun Club playgrounds open to the public. Events include an American Kennel Club sanctioned dog show a tug of war fly casting and ball casting contests and more. The local committee lists George Stuart Ralph Fletcher Carl Swanson George Stockwell Ralph Barnes George Sharpe P Joseph Sehnak Edward Billett Eugene Thompson and George Peterson.
West Acton notes the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. B. Cram of Windsor Avenue. Their daughter Mrs. Bertha Montague planned a family supper at the Cram home with brother Lowell Cram joining them. The couple received a breakfast set as a surprise gift and plan a Cape vacation after two weeks.
A Sudbury resident was charged with illegal sale of liquor in the District Court yesterday. The court fined Mrs Frank Lankiewicz fifty dollars after the hearing, according to local police.
Judge Edward B Caiger presided at Concord triad court in an inquest into the deaths of William Stefanowicz and his wife Stacia, married at their Stow farm. Witnesses included Peter Korner chief of police and Raymond Foley of state constabulary. Atty Edmund Dymza holds property for the murdered man’s estate in Boston.
Concord August announcement of Miriam Hamblin daughter of Mr and Mrs Jasper Hamblin Quincy and George Leonard Olsen son of Mr and Mrs Ole Olson Cambridge Turnpike in home ceremony August 6 in presence of both families. Mrs Olson works for United Fruit Company Puerto Cortes Honduras. Mr Olsen alumnus of Concord High School class of 1924 Bebley School of Accounting now with United Fruit Co at Puerto Cortes. They planned a longer wedding date but he was called back to Honduras. They will honeymoon at Onset.
Joseph Whitmore a lineal descendant of Joseph Putnam and brother of Gen Israel Putnam died at his daughter's home in Concord on Wednesday. He was born in Hinsdale 1848 and lived in Salem Brookline and Newton before moving to Concord to reside with his daughter Mrs George B Caldwell. He was a Mason and affiliated with several Masonic bodies and was married to Sarah Jane Piper in 1874. she died seventeen years ago. Burial was at Maplewood Maine after funeral at Sleepy Hollow Chapel.
President Hoover plans to open the American Legion event in Boston on October 6 with a speech and proceed to Kings Mountain North Carolina for the Sesquicentennial celebration.
Vincente Skirton of Maynard was appointed administrator of the estate of William Stefanovicz of Stow, who and his wife Stacia were killed in a double murder. Joseph Graboski, their farm hand, was recently arrested. The appointment came from Judge C. Lee.
The Acton schools list their 1930 31 teaching staff with names for High School South Center and West Schools. Superintendent John Hough and Principal Henry Hopkinson lead, with Mr Dolan from Clark University joining as coach. Reopening set for September 2. Miss Eaton and Miss Pr ew depart High School staff.
Six Japanese mountain climbers were killed when lava from Mt Asama erupted. The incident occurred today as the climbers were overwhelmed by molten lava. News comes from Tokyo via the INS dispatch.
A special town meeting is planned for early September to approve department appropriations including a 5000 article for highway repair and improvement. Edison Company workers install sixteen white way lights in the business district, usable once local power arrives later this year. The Concord and Acton street railroad crossing plan will be replaced by a single 75 foot crossing at the railroad center, with work expected to start soon after final adjustments.
The obituary notes the funeral for David Clair Garrett, active civic figure in Concord and Seattle. He organized the Bureau of Charities, led Seattle Public Library Commission, and presided over the Dickens Fellowship in St Louis. He married Lily Selmes in 1883. their children were Lucy, May, Claibourne, Mauro, Jackson, and Russell Garrett.
Albert Randell of 14 Maple Street dies after long illness at home aged 66. Born in Southwick England he lived in town 48 years leaving wife and two daughters Mrs Roy Prescott and Miss Hazel Randell. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from home with Rev Ernest L Mills of the Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Glenwood cemetery. He was a longtime Maynard Lodge IOOF member serving as financial secretary 17 years and held other lodge offices.
The report lists a Treasury balance of 99,431,829.36 dollars in Washington and a New York on Siet Exchanges figure of 815,000 dollars.
The Acton town committee on zoning met Wednesday August 18 with Ed ward Hartman of the Massachusetts Department of Public Welfare explaining zoning as future planning. He cited 117 towns zoned in the state and argued zoning serves the town and its people, not farmers, and it can be defeated by selfish interests. The panel included W Stuart Allen, William Mentapea rian, peer Richardson and AN Heder.
Charles Lawrence Bowse Jr. born August 4 1900 in West Concord. funeral at Our Lady of Christian Church with Rev Edward Bren Rev John McLachern and Rev James Somers as clergy. burial at St Bernard's with military honors by Co H 182nd Infantry MN. A firing squad fired volleys and Taps played by Bugler Helsher. Bowse survived by parents four brothers and three sisters. described as quiet true friend devoted to family and home. previously worked as a skilled carpenter with R J Redday Co and member of Concord Council Knights of Columbus.
A South Sudbury youth was taken to Marlboro hospital yesterday after a wagon accident caused him to fall and injure his right ankle. Drs Warner Smith and Cutler treated him, and the family of Fred Mead plans to break camp and return to Wollaston after a week at the Haynes cottage.
In Framingham a severe electrical storm struck a lunching work crew from Boston. Park West of Concord died instantly. Ernest McGrath 29 Newtonville and Walter McGrath 20 Newton were burned and shocked, both rushed to Framingham Hospital with injuries. The crew of about 15 at the Halloween Farm renovation remained stunned, several others treated on site.
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