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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1930
Page
3
A garage blaze started by a car horn and smoke from an unknown cause engulfed a residence. William assisted by his son helped his father exit the garage as flames spread through the interior. Fire crews arrived after a glass pane shattered, notifying the department of the incident.
An incident notes that the alarm did not sound during a fire around 11 40 Sunday night. The report cites a failure to trigger the all out alarm and mentions a person named Shaner in connection with the event.
Miss Mason, daughter of Mr and Mrs Groton, will wed George R. at the bride’s home on Labor Day afternoon. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. Kennedy with witnesses from Marlboro and River Street.
Intentions of marriage have been filed at the town clerk's office for Miss Anna DeGrappo of 49 Glendale Street and Anthony A Laronga of East Street Milford. They plan to wed at St Elizabeth's church in West Acton on Labor Day.
Concord Aug 27 The coming weekend August 30 to September 1 will see the Young People Societies of Portland and Boston convening with the Concord Society in the Norwegian Evangelical Free Church on Lang Street. Rev Olaf M Johnson presiding. The Concord Society will serve a supper Saturday evening to open the convention and a business meeting follows the morning service Sunday with Rev E N Ryerson of Boston attending.
The document outlines a convention addressed by Mrs Lehr Webber of Swampscott in the evening and Rev Harold C Erickson of Okla on Monday morning. Rev M C Holmes of Portland preaches Monday morning with Erickson giving the afternoon address. A closing session is at seven with various guest addresses and the Ladies Aid Society serving refreshments between sessions Sunday and Monday.
Fred Loftus a Maynard and Concord figure, stellar Malden Twi League pitcher, has won 16 of 18. Cleveland and the Yankees seek to sign him. He is brother of Dick Loftus. Joé White, former Maynard TT manager, first saw his mound potential and predicted major league caliber.
A wooden building on the American Powder Company property was destroyed by a blaze Saturday afternoon. Acton fire department was called but the building was a complete loss before their arrival. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Miss Loretta Mullin of Waltham led the primary group in the 23rd season at the Bright vacation school in Waltham. The closing program featured singing and dancing by Mullin’s class and an exhibition with a toy orchestra. Also noted is an advertisement for Best Shoe Values Ever at New thew Store in Maynard.
A new cobbler opens on Central Street by Louth at Grappa, former Mays ward resident. Lee sisters Bettie and Martha enjoy two months in West Acton visiting Alblesopp and Georg Weaver homes. Jack McCarthy returns to Pepperell from his grandmother’s. Roddy McDougall faces possible surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. William Coolidge and brother Benjamin visit old friends from Springfield. Rhea Spinney becomes foreman at a fruit farm in Westford owned by George Drew. Mrs. Rossie Winchester plans to return home after recovering health. Local youths fish at Ipswich. Milton Parks Alfred Tracy and Warren Costello report a good catch. Alice Porter to Emerson Hospital for treatment with plans to return soon. W J Costello family plan Labor Day trip to Acusham. Friends of Helen Dinsmore hear of Pa North Conway boarding. Ernest Cooper's circle visits Meriden Conn and Medford Atlantic, with journeys to vasa Airport and nearby locales.
In Wal tham a female educator has been promoted to principal of one of the city’s large schools. She will supervise eleven teachers and split duties between class instruction for half the day and administrative oversight the rest of the day.
West Acton Baptist Church announces a regular morning service at 10 45 A M led by Minister Rev Arthur Jeffries with a sermon from the regular pastor Rev Mr Jeffries.
Woadbury William F McDonald owner of the Community garage was killed when an automobile crashed into him Sunday night. He was buried with military honors yesterday morning from his home on the Boston Post road Sudbury A high mass of requiem was held at St Bridget s church Framingham The church was filled with sorrowing relatives and friends from near and far who paid last respects Members of his Legion Post attended in the body among them buddies who served overseas with McDonald during World War I The burial service at St Stephen cemetery was read by Rev Mike O Conner pastor of the Ham church and chaplain of the 101st Regiment A firing squad in charge of Forrest D Bradshaw fired a salute over the grave The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family
Mr and Mrs A C Jones and family will drive to Canaan Street Saturday to spend Labor Day weekend at Mrs Jones brother's home.
Mr and Mrs William G Morris of Lincoln Street Maynard observed their 59th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the home of their son Judge Fred Morris in Hudson. Their daughter Mrs George Lawton and her husband attended. Both are 79 and in good health.
Local society notes list residents and visitors arriving and departing. Marlboro Dr John F Collins spends vacation in Old Orchard Maine and will return Sept 2. Miss Janet Green plans a stay on Onset. Margie Buckley enjoys two weeks at Rice Street. Bert Moriarty heads to New York. Several others, including Miss Marion Parmenter and Mrs. Harry, are noted as traveling or ill with family visits in Boston, Philadelphia, and Foxboro.
Hollywood mourns Lon Chaney Sr after a private funeral service at a chapel in Hollywood. He dies from a throat hemorrhage following a first attack and will be interred tomorrow at Forrest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale with Rev. Michele Mullens officiating and many film peers as honorary pallbearers. Delores Del Rio remains under physician care at home after a second medical episode.
Three sailors from a flound ship staggered from the surf the day after the event in Halifax Nova Scotia their flight from Germany to New York linked to the rescue effort. The report notes warm sun and hopeful mood as authorities identify the crew and confirm safe arrival aboard a base station.
Acton community mourns James Augustus Brown who died Friday at his home. Born in Vienna Maine, he moved to Acton in 1906 and was a longtime farmer and cattle dealer. He leaves a wife, daughter Dr Nella B Drinkall of Chicago, and son Daniel Brown of Arlington. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm officiated by Rev Howard Long. burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Miss Inga Pederson and Clarence Forst wed in a ceremony at Acton Congregational Church on a Wednesday night August 20. The service was led by Pastor Reynard Long with relatives and friends present. A second ceremony followed at the bride’s parents home, Mrs. and Mrs. John Pederson, with many from Acton and Concord attending. The couple plan to reside on Main Street, Acton after a brief wedding trip.
Mr and Mrs John E Halie of Chicago are spending a few days on the Hill. Mr and Mrs Ay Way of Ma rore were among the callers on the Hill Sunday.
Fragmentary notice reports the death of Mas Ann Taylor aged 84, a longtime resident. It mentions her home and Hyde area ties, with limited readable details about dates and family.
Maynard finance committee will meet Thursday to act on favored articles to appear on a warrant for a special town meeting in September. Joah Naylor chairs the committee with Les ey W. Sims as acting secretary. A resignation of Herbert H. Young as secretary and member remains unresolved. The warrant includes highway land purchases and damages to local streets as funding needs.
An autumnal scene unfolds on Meddowe Road with Mrs Frederé Halley hosting a gathering of neighbors MPs and families. The piece mentions Caleb Wheeler Seelie RB Moore and a 13 year old boy among attendees. The notice references a planned event on August 30 at the Toe mer Estate in Pleasant and notes a feather at Midaleset achow.
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