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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1920
Page
7
The Concord Maynard and Hudson railway plans a one man operation once the Massachusetts Public Utilities Commission approves new safety devices. A cord-activated system would cut power, release brakes, and open doors in an emergency, with one car already being equipped.
D P Abercrombie general manager of road said at a meeting that under the one man system the road will run cars during daylight by a single operator, with an estimated yearly saving of eight thousand dollars.
The fourth Red Cross drive will continue until Saturday next per state officials. Low business mood and holidays slowed the effort and hours were extended. Citizens who have not yet contributed should visit the local headquarters at P. J. Sullivan’s Main St. Subscription is one dollar yearly, with remaining one dollar staying local and four dollars of five dollar gifts sent to the treasury. Through Saturday donations surpassed three hundred dollars, given current economic conditions.
Anna Marie Mattson aged 56 died at her Glendale Street home Thursday after a long illness. Born in Sweden she lived in Maynard 31 years and is survived by sons Walfred and Anton Mattson both overseas veterans, sisters Augusta Johnson Matilda Anderson and Milda Tornnell of Sweden. Services were held Sunday at 2 p m at her home conducted by Rev E B KlovBoas, with burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
West End Juniors beat Junior Holy Name five in a hot basketball clash at Pastime Hall Saturday night by 6 to 5. West End lineup included Peterson and Hellawell backs, Dinnery center, B Lerer and A Lerer forwards. Junior Holy Name featured Johnston D O Connell forwards, Connors and BE O Connell backs, Smith center. Baskets credited to D O Connell Johnston goal from foul Johnston Hellawell Bimery D Lerer. Referees Ryan and Gruber.
The rank of esquire was worked on nine candidates at a Knights of Pythias session in Masonic hall. The rank of knights will be worked next meeting. Officer elections are set for December 8 when the Marlboro lodge will be guests and a turkey supper will be served.
Mrs Edith Speight Coulter of Roosevelt street and James Coulter of Hillside street were married on Thanksgiving Eve at the Congregational church parsonage. Rev B N Atiyeh officiated with Mr and Mrs Albert Axford as attendants. They will reside on Roosevelt Street after a wedding tour.
Maynard succumbed to a German town basketball squad in Clinton on Wednesday evening with a 54 to 26 loss. Maynard's lineup included Bower Finn Kendall Trudeau and Mattiola among regulars.
The next Women’s Auxiliary A.L. meeting will be held December 16 with a special entertainment program. James T. Duane state commander American Legion has been invited to attend and deliver an address.
Students enjoyed a Thanksgiving break from Wednesday to Monday. A Friday party hosted by Miss Frances Whiton in Fletcher featured the town’s social scene. Thanksgiving services were held at the Unitarian church and St Mark’s church. Locals watched Wakefield’s football team defeat the High School team 14 to 0 at Parker Field in Lexington.
Frank Tillo trained at the Bedford Inn defeated Mike Donovan of Brockton at the Science Temple Boston after Donovan fouled Tillo in the fifth round, leading the referee to award the bout to Tillo.
Last Friday at noon Union School issued a false alarm from box 31. Firemen arrived and found no fire as the school doors were opened during the incident. A boy fleeing the building is suspected of triggering the alarm.
Town Clerk F B Sanderson reports Massachusetts requires new motor vehicle operator and chauffeur license applications on specific blanks. Applicants must obtain forms from the clerk, pay 4.00, and be examined at Concord or Marlboro on set Mondays or Saturdays. An examiner visits these towns on schedule. passing the vehicle test matters. The senior class plans the annual event in mid December.
Describes four sections of newly manufactured equipment including St ice carts and tools for harvesting and delivering. All items are modern and up to date. Applications directed to Whitney Hastings at Acton and Concord streets with telephone contact 28-2.
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