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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1925
Page
1
A twelve year old boy missing for three weeks from the Frank Baker family was located in Chelsea. He had slept roadside and eaten fruit in a park until police officer John Connors arranged for him to go home.
Auctioneer J A Finigan to sell the late Furbush estate in Boxboro Massachusetts comprising three farm parcels on the Stow West Acton to Harvard road. Parcel No 1 contains about 163 acres with 500 apple trees good wells and a 200 year old house frame barn fire damaged 1920. Parcel No 2 covers about 56 acres with 500 trees including Gravenstein and Baldwins and 28 acres of woodland. Parcel No 3 offers 24 acres of woodland near the State line with a frontage near 15 acres and a small personal property list. Sale set for Thursday at 8 o clock p m with terms $500 deposit on each parcel and $60 on parcel 2 at time of sale, balance due on delivery of deed. Contact J A Finigan for details.
Fragmentary OCR notes show A Finigan as auctioneer with an auction to be held Saturday May for the estate. Limited legible details indicate a sale date and the probate context without clear names or places.
William C Dreeschler age 82 died Saturday morning at the Berlin hospital after a three day stay He was born in Germany and lived in Rockville Ct for years and with his son in Rockville for the past eleven He is survived by three sons and two daughters O C Presciter of OC Dresenter of Rockville Ct William of Norwich Ct Mrs Annie of Hyde Park and Mrs Louise Prose of New Haven A prayer service was held at his son s home Sunday Rev M Redstone pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church The body was taken to Rockville Ct for interment in the family plot in the cemetery AOH delegates Michael Cleary James Weatries and Ladies Auxiliary delegates Louis Cook and Robert White attended the state convention in Holyoke this week
Rev Johanness Vaananen, long-time pastor of the Finnish church in Maynard, was bid a farewell testimonial at Walnut Street church after leading the congregation since 1912. A purse of gold was presented as friends from Maynard and nearby towns praised his work in building the church, expanding membership, and guiding social and educational activities. He plans to leave for Portland Oregon, with a stop in Brooklyn en route for a further testimonial.
Maynard High School conducts practice as candidates punt a ball signaling football season near. Season opens Sept 19 at Crowe Park against Howe High School of Billerica, with Leominster, Natick, Clinton, Needham, and Midland league rivals on the slate. Captain Mike Vodoklys leads, with lettermen Kel ley Chyzus Murray Grandell Sillton Bandalavitch Lovering and Kallio returning.
Mat King Ken Prue and Joe Ka mesh will enter Boston College this fall. Kamesh has trained under BC track coach Jack Ryder. Normie Sims, local boy, is BC High’s star pitcher.
The Assabet Valley league ends its regular season this Monday amid talks of a possible world series with Sunset Valley champions. Al Cowles, Maynard’s football and baseball manager, along with Fram Ramesh, organized the league which drew strong interest across four towns. The season’s success may foster expansion in clubs and schedule for future years. Cowles is noted for his athletic involvement and fairness as a sport writer.
Ww Peaney and John J Deets of Framingham faced operating while intoxicated charges in Marlboro district court. Their cases were continued until Aug 27 for further proceedings.
A Concord wedding will take place at Trinity Church on September 2 after high noon. Mrs Josephine Sturgis Eldredge will wed Ravener Bidwell with Rev Owen Dexter officiating in a simple ceremony. The bride’s uncle Winthrop T. Hodges will give her away. George Phelps will play. Best man is George Sturgis of Weston. ushers include James R. Frazer Percival D. Shepherd C Oliver Wagation Josiah Wheelwright. Guests are limited to immediate friends. reception at Hodges home follows. After October 15 the couple will reside at Home Acres Weston.
Postmaster Fred A Tower a United States Weather Bureau observer in Concord reports a 46 degree reading Saturday morning. Unofficial local readings range from 43 to 33.5 degrees with the lowest near the ground in the Lexington Meadowlands.
Frank Howe visits son Joseph in Worcester as schools announce reopening on September 8. Concord Junction residents Mr and Mrs John I. Allen spend Tuesday with Mrs Waldo Stone. Mrs Ralph Stone and family stay at Wye Beach returning for Labor Day. Mrs Fred Stone returns from Guilford Maine with her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Frank Page. Melken's milk truck from Concord collides with a tree on Raymond road. front damaged, milk spilled, driver cut, steering gear defective.
New York dispatch details a 1919 murder case tied to a vendetta across Massachusetts and New Jersey. Cipollo of Tenafly is charged after a street duel in Maynard where Joseph Sipoli and Dianisa Risso were shot. arrests follow a decades long search. Reports tie the violence to the death of Gracefo, with suspect Greaveto later arrested and Gracefo convicted for assault with intent to kill.
The Maynard Rod and Gun club, seeking to protect game, bird life, and fish, urges hunters to support a statewide fund via The Enterprise. Local officials estimate about 500 hunting and fishing patrons will contribute as the state Fish and Game commission faces reduced funding this year.
Maynard residents show broad interest in sport by supporting a fund drive for the Maynard Red and Gun Club. The club aims for a $100 quota, with half already raised. Officials expect more contributions via Joseph Schwab, president, and George Stockwell, secretary.
Dorothy and Robert Hunter spend time at York Beach accompanied by friends from Fitchburg, enhancing a seaside outing with local companionship.
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