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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1929

Page

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Old Time Dance Party at Wayside Inn Sudbury

Mrs Ford hosts a gatherings at the Wayside Inn Sudbury with guests from a weekly class. The event features old time dancing from 8 to 11 pm led by Harrison Brigham and musicians from Framingham and Worcester. Mr Ford and Mrs Boyer perform demonstrations as the quadrille finale showcases graceful dancing.

Rand Mrs. Ford Henry Wayside Inn Sudbury Ford School Ford Ord Harrison Brigham Brigham Gass Tone Framingham George E Worcester Brighamrchestra Walter Framingham Felix E C Boyer Mager Boyer Mre Ford

Concord Fans Spark School Spirit Rally at Football Eve

A spirited pre game rally at Concord High drew royal rooters for a school day of sports and songs. Speakers included Warren Ward Fred Bills Dave Robinson and Coach Edward Klin with Miss Hileen Griffin and cheerleaders organizing a mass parade to boost morale and home game energy.

Eer John Sullivan Ced Warren Ward Fred’ (Fish Tufts Foattar Dave Robinson Wor Cés Edward ‘Klin Hileen Griffin Mary Dalton James Clahane

Holiday Season Promises Cheer in Town

The Herald notes Santa Claus windows displays and store decorations as The Maynard Company plans a $90 000 distribution to its club members in December. Seholders inspect Christmas lighting outfits as churches ring and the town imagines a safe skating venue with children and families enjoying the season.

Santa Claus Good Cheer Maynard Company Will

Thanksgiving Assembly at Harvey Wheeler School

Pupils at Harvey Wheeler West Concord School held a Thanksgiving Assembly in the Assembly Hall with Principal Harold D. Chittim presiding. Students from multiple grades performed poems songs and a short play and the event concluded with a dancing party for upper grades.

West Concerd Harvey Wheeler West Concord Harvey Wheeler School Harold D. Chittim Enola W. Mulcahy Frances M. Johnson Edith Thacher Robert Damon Uder Happie = Reynolds Frantes M .Ohneon

Auto Crash in Weston Leads to Court Delay

Maynard resident Oliver Ropert, 65, was killed in a Weston Thanksgiving night crash near the Crabbington Inn. Albert Batley, of Acton Street, appeared in Waltham court on charges arising from the accident, claiming unavoidable circumstances. The case, with Lester Putman also involved, was continued until December 12 with Alfred E. McCleary acting for Batley.

Maynard Oliver Ropertson Crescent Street Watertown Weston Crabbington Inn Albert I. Batley Acton Street Waltham Court Batley Boston Lester Putman Waltham Alfred BE. McCleary

Kelley Brown Wye Merges In Maynard Nuptials

Miss Margaret Kelley daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark Kelley from Pumping Station Road and Edward Leonard of 16 Bacon Street were married Saturday afternoon at St. Bridget's rectory in Maynard. Rev Edward F Crowley officiated with Grace Brown as bridesmaid and Leonard Kelley as best man. The bride a Maynard High School graduate and the groom a Wal tham High School graduate plan to reside in Waltham.

Maynard Margaret Kelley Mark Kelley Edward Leonard Bacon Street St. Bridget’s Edward F Crowley Grace Brown Leonard Kelley Maynard High School

Folk songs at Goddard School discuss origins and styles

Miss Amelia Tataronis head of Goddard School for Girls music department explained origins and development of German and Italian folk songs as part of a series on songs of the peoples of the lands. Miss Persis Wilbur and Mrs Elsie Foot sang as Goddard Glee Club soloists.

New Sewer Commission to appear on February ballot

Maynard notes a three member sewer commission will replace the special sewerage group handling system construction. With town two months away from election talk is quiet on candidates for offices and the sewer panel. Officials advise apathy in town politics and lodge attendance, citing entertainment and tech distractions as factors.

Maynard Sewer Commission Special Sewerage Board of Health Public Welfare Commissioners

Christmas Seals Sale Boosts Maynard Health Works

The Christmas Seals sale by Maynard public school children under Miss Edith Foster raises funds for tuberculous health work. Half the proceeds stay local to establish a school dental clinic, following last year’s $200 raised with half returned to Maynard for health uses.

Maynard Tuberculosis Association Edith Foster

Middlesex Institution Christmas Club Distributes 1929 Checks

The Middlesex Institution For Savings mailed checks totaling over 25 000 to Christmas Club members during the week. This marks the third year of the club, with ongoing growth in membership and total savings. Nationwide, about 7 000 000 was distributed to Christmas Club members by Greater Boston banks. Plans for a 1930 club and a possible new building adjoining the current site are underway.

Middlesex Institution For Savings Middlesex Institution Greater Boston

Local Red Cross enrollment hits 400 in Maynard branch

Maynard Red Cross reports 400 members enrolled in the annual Roll Call. Those not yet enrolled may pay membership fees to local officials. Chairpersons include Mrs William Litengletd and Mrs James Mahoney. Headquarters were at P J Sullivan’s store with canvassers led by Mrs Mary Puffer and others.

Maynard Branch The Red Cross William Maynard Petiion James Mahoney P. J. Sullivan Goliisitors Mary Puffer Annie Young Charles ‘Walker

Concord High Dominates Lexington In 13 0 Victory

Concord High defeated Lexington High 13 to 0 on a muddy Concord field. McGrath and Jagling scored for Concord with solid line play and strong punting by Porter. Capt. Cunningham and Jagling led a tough defense as Lexington managed only two first downs.

Crimson Flashes Lexington Crimson Concord Lexingtons Cunningham McGrath Jagling Cy Metrath MeGrath Otte Cunningham Porter Concord Rooters John Sullivan Mary Dalton Hockey Eleven Betty Rudd James Clahane Edward F. Loughlin Concord’ High Lexington High Marale Devine Denton Ward ‘Sheehan Montgomery Todd Besco Lewis Wilson Fishyrg Carpenter Donnellan Rocque Beharrell Spooner Hagerty Foss L Hoitt

Children Sing Christmas Carols at Maynard Club Meeting

The Maynard Woman's Club program on Tuesday December 12 includes carol singing by fourth grade children in costume directed by Mrs Grace Salloway. Singers include Helen Marsden Dorothy Goetl er Katherine Sheridan Myrtle Hodges Donald Jones William Edward Flaherty and others.

Maynard Woman’s Club Carol Grace Salloway Helen Marsden Dorothy Goet‘tler Katherine Sheridan

Reunion of Parishioners at St Bridget's Draws Record Attendance

The annual St Bridget's parish reunion Thanksgiving event drew a record crowd with over 900 attendees at the moving picture show and dance. Rev. Edward F Crowley and Rev. Leo McCabe led ceremonies, assisted by many parish members including Miss Grace Sweeney and Mrs Joseph Dineen.

Louis Byers Mary, Driscoll Wm. Smith Susie, Sheehan Albert Fairbanks Helen Olear Minnie Lynch

Tucker Heads DeMolay Officers in Maynard Meeting

G R Tucker elected master councilor and other officers at a Maynard DeMolay meeting. The second degree was shown to candidates. Refreshments were served. Installation is planned for December 16.

Maynard

Maynard High Dramatic Club Presents A Prince To Order

The Maynard High Dramatic Club will stage A Prince To Order by Francis Homer Friday night December 6 at the high school auditorium. The White Elephants return with a three act Baker Royalty Play featuring BN Willings and a cast of named students and townsfolk. A musical interlude by the high school orchestra follows with the Sailor Ledge Chorus and Umbrella Girls Act. Tickets 6 cents for students and 50 cents for adults.

Maynard Maynard High White Elephants Francis Homer BN Willings Granny Jean Claiborne Yale Clarita Yarmouth Prince Hollywood Jean Bill Clarita Mrs. Willings Catherine Coughlin Saimi Keto Norma Willings Doris Dawson Caroline Jean Claibourne Sirkka Lehtinen Bill Willings John ‘Horan Helen ‘K Abe Silverstein Simonov Larry, Upton Raymond ’ Paul Charlotte Kane Margaret Murray Martin Simmons Leona Dudzinski Norman Walker Entertal White Elephant Hasly Sailor Lede

Kilmer cycling meeting scheduled for Thursday night

A meeting of Joyce Kilmer cycle group is scheduled for Thursday night. The event details are limited in the readable text.

Joyce Kilmer

Couple wed on Thanksgiving in Maynard

Emily Ianuzio daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Tanuzzi of Hayes Street and Gosne Finizio son of Mrs Frank Finizio of Boston were married on Thanksgiving day at St Bridgets church in a nuptial mass conducted by Rev Edward F Crowley. The ceremony featured Blanche Finizio as bridesmaid and Joseph Ianuzio as best man with Fivirg D Errico as train bearer. A Thanksgiving dinner followed at noon and a reception at 3 pm at the bride’s home, with an orchestra providing music. After a wedding tour to Washington Philadelphia and New York the couple will reside at 9 Lincoln Somerville. Both families noted for generous gifts.

Maynard Mise Emily Ianuszio Raymond Tanuzzio Hayes Street Gosne Finizio Frank Finizio Boston St. Bridgets Church Edward F. Crowley Blanche Finizio Joseph Ianuzzio Fivirg D'Errico Fliat Street Washngton Philadelphia New York Boss Will Lincoln Somerville Bride

Grangers Plan Night of Readings and Music at Maynard

Maynard Grange hosts a regional gathering with readings by Mrs. Ernest Rasmussen and Mrs Floyd, songs by Ruth Hull and others, plus a descriptive gong titled The Hate of Other Days. A minstrel show with a 20 voice chorus and four odd men is featured. Delegates to the State Grange meeting in Worcester are named for December events.

Maynard Maynard Grange Concord Ernest Rasmussen Floyd Ruth Hull Wester Fairbanks Adelaide Sims Annie Floyd Helena Murphy Alice Howe Eilene Adel&ide - Sima Lunci Ellen Sheridan Grabe Mrs Sims

Recount under way as Gillis leads Newburyport race

Boston reports recount steps in Newburyport where Mayor Gillis edges Michael Cashman by 46 votes after a 3,119 to 3,073 count. The Holgate race featured Dillon, who beat Burnham for mayor by 1,366 votes in a statewide municipal election snapshot.

Boston Michael Cashman Municipal,gas and Electric Ision Burnham

Fuller hurls defy at foes in volatile party clash

Ex governor Fuller challenges Republicans as he attacks President Hoover and questions party loyalty. The heated exchange signals a dramatic rift ahead of a U S Senate race and tests the party's unity in a tense political moment.

Fuller Boston INS Republican Party United Hoover U. S

American Woolen Co to close 100 mills in curtailment plan

The American Woolen Co announced the shutdown of 100 mills effective in about a month. The 10 units on list include Saranac Mills Blackstone Mass and Rochdale Mills Rochdale Mass several in Maine New Hampshire and Connecticut. The move lifts total mills closed or sold since the Wood era to 23 as losses shrink and inventory lowers while cash and loans remain strong.

Boston Bureau Daily News Record Boston American Woolen Co Saranac Mills Blackstone Mass Sebasticook Mills Pittsfield Rochdale Ray Mills Franklin Newport, Mills Newport Oakland Mills Oakland Lebanon Mill Lebanon N. H Waverly Mills Forest Mills Bridgton Winchester Mills Norwich Conn William W. Wood

Legion Auxiliary Testimonial Dinner Attendance Noted

A Legion Auxiliary meeting is set for Monday evening December 9. Miss Minnie Downey leads a local delegation including Grace Sweeney Eleanor Sheridan Mrs Joseph Dineen Margaret Sweeney Mary Sweeney and Nellie Wolcott to a testimonial dinner for Adelaide Fitzgerald national vice president and Anna Mannion state president at the Hotel Commander Cambridge on Thursday evening. Joseph Dineen commander of Frank J DeMars Post and a post delegation will also attend.

Cambridge Joseph Dineen Frank J DeMars

Maynard Unity Circle Holds Whist Party Winners Named

Maynard Unity Circle of S C of A conducted a whist party at Odd Fellows on Monday. Prizes were awarded to Paul Allen, William Maley, Westie Cleary, Mrs Katherine White, Mrs Josephine Sheridan, Jennie Hardy, Mrs Mary Puffer, Mrs Mary Sheridan, Mrs Annie Clements, Mrs Conway, Benjamin Frankland, and Ernest Wollerschied.

Unity Circle S. C.’of A Odd Fellows Paul Allen William *Maley Westie Cleary Katherine White Josephine Sheridan Jennie Hardy Mary Puffer Mary Sheridan Annie ‘Clements Conway Benjamin Frankland Ernest Wollerschied

Fire Destroyed Pewter Bowl and Adjacent Stores on Walden Street

A wooden building next to the post office on Walden Street was gutted by fire discovered at 2:80 this morning. The Pewter Bowl food shop and an associated gift shop owned by A Y Gowan were destroyed. Mrs Barber, who lived above the store, found the blaze and firefighters confined it to the wooden structure, protecting neighboring buildings. The Pewter Bowl site is reported buried in ashes.

Walden Street A. Pal

Sportsmen in Gathering Sees Club Growth and Banquet

The Mis Club demonstrates rapid growth in county youth sport groups with sailors joining from Boston Cambridge and nearby towns. A banquet planning committee led by Carl Swanson includes Joseph Schwab Edward Billett Walter Annett and George Peterson.

Mis Ens Boston Cambridge Fellowship of Ag 2 Carl Swanson Joseph Schwab Edward Billett Walter Annett George Peterson

Thrifty Town Fair Attracts Maynard Residents

Dec 4 report from Maynard notes St George's church fair at Colonial Hall featuring a thrift Town program with homemade goods. A supper is served each evening from 5 P M. Items on sale include baked goods pies cakes and tea. Palm reader fortune teller and dance will entertain on both nights.

Maynard St. George's Church Colonial Hall

Thanksgiving aid and concert for 840 boys in West Concord

In West Concord on December 4 hundreds of boys received aid. Judge arranged a Thanksgiving program with moving entertainment in the channel followed by a turkey and figure dinner for 840 boys. The Ref o Band then performed in the room that afternoon.

West Concord Refo

Maynard Sheila Thanks Matzkin for Services

The Maynard enterprise extends thanks to Matzkin for services and notes a reunion as team doctor in 02200 the period just closed.

Maynard Sheila Enterprise Matzkin Reuniien

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