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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1932
Page
2
Community notes from Brookfield and surrounding towns highlight a Jena High School event, local meetings, family events, and school reopening plans. Mentions Doyle, Fonsell, Howe, Hackta, and many residents attending gatherings, weddings, and a festival.
Readable fragment notes an annual school days sale at the Toe Store on Math Street featuring boys blouses and a production titled Rob Roy priced at minus forty seven degrees or cold theme.
The semiannual stockholders meeting of the Cooperative Society was attended by 100 or more members. AN Rivers, manager, presented a report noting total sales of $114,000 and a substantial price reduction. A reasonable net profit was reported for the six months, with plans to return the profit to customers via the trade rebate program.
A local notice announces a title store opening on Main Street in May. The feature highlights planned services and community interest in the new shop.
John Sexton of this town was killed when the automobile he was driving was struck by a train in Milwaukee Wisconsin Sunday. He was a veteran of the Spanish War. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Milwaukee and burial followed in Home Cemetery.
A stray newsboy missing during the annual outing to Revere drew attention when Ledgard and police relayed the alarm. Director Ledgard coordinated a rescue by gas-tank alert, guiding a beach patrol to locate the boy and bring him back safely.
In Stow a group of carollers gathered near the Dudley church as the Providence Bible Institute choir led a radio carol serenade. Residents joined voices, sharing seasonal songs and greetings through the broadcast.
Article notes Edmond Lowe’s early rise from Santa Clara University to acting in stock and screen, and Adrienne Ames claiming a rise to fame as leading lady in Phantom on Geo M Conan. It references Claudette Colbert in Phantom of the Opera and crew changes under Norman Taurog and Paramount.
Maynard Granga presided at Grange Hall on Wednesday evening for a social event. The grand prize went to Janet Carleton and George Hird won the other prize. Awards were given to Mrs. A. Berker of Wor etek, Janet Carleton, Rath White, and Helen La among attendees. A future party night is planned with all rooms furnished at the town theater.
Mrs Emma Quimby visits South Acton and plans to stay with Mrs Elizabeth Bumpas while Mr Ralph A Barker will relocate to her home for the fall and winter period.
Providence Bible Institute and rector of the Carolliers will speak in the evening. Br Harold Morgan, dean of the Institute, will teach in the afternoon. Several other speakers are listed for the event.
Frank C Sheridan of Maynard Mass seeks the Democratic nomination for representative in the 10th Middlesex District. He pledges fiscal reform, lower taxes, and economy in government while promising to push legislation reducing legislator expenses. He cites Maynard assessors and local budgets as examples and asserts dedication to taxpayers and home security.
Tarmo A.C. finished second with 33 points at a New England meet led by Gardner who won 100 yard dash. Gilleney also placed in sprints and middle distances, Kavaleski took thirds in the 800 and 1500 meters, Sulkala stood second in the broad jump, Jarvi was runner up in the discus throw, Randall took third in javelin, and Sulkala placed third in the hop and step.
Pastor Mathew Vance of Union Congregational Maynard will preach at a union service this Sunday at the Methodist church. Next Sunday Rev Vance plans a sermon at the Congregational church as Rev Jon, Methodist pastor, returns.
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