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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1928

Page

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Bedford Town Stunned by Hoax Missing Girl Call

A hoax telephone message from Bedford spurred state and local police to search camps and nearby towns for 16 year old Walter Jones. The girl was found wandering at North Station in Boston and identified by a Peabody youth as Everett Condon. Police suspect no abduction in Bedford and believe she wandered from Boston Common to North Station.

Bedford Ocal Red Jones Walter Jones Marcellis Gilbert Circuit Road Winthrop Sing Sation Peabody Everett Condon North Station Sosa Boston Maine Boston Common Everett Rowe's Wharf Medford

Local stores urge holiday shopping at home during Christmas season

The Enterprise promotes five towns and a 10 000 reader audience urging residents to shop locally for Christmas gifts. Merchants display goods in windows and shelves, inviting customers to compare prices with city stores and support hometown retailers.

Indian school manager to speak at Union Congregational Maynard

Dr John X Miller manager of Pasumalai High and Trade Schools in India will speak at Union Congregational Church Maynard next Sunday morning. He will receive a sept gift for an Indian pupil attending Pasumalai schools. Miller known as Jack, Scotch by birth, trained in California and Andover Theological Seminary.

John X. Miller India Union Congregational Maynard Church Pasumalai John Miller Jack Miller Miller California Andover Theological Seminary Pasumalai High School Scouts Pheumalai Trade School

Cornell Halfback Maynard Named All American Star

Jack Ahearn, famed steam shovel operator on the sewerage project, was a Cornell halfback and 1915 Walter Camp All American. His brother Charley, a Yale football star, later worked for Firestone in Akron Ohio. Frank Ahearn led construction crews and served as a first lieutenant in France during the war.

Maynard Jack Ahearn Cornell Walter Camp Charley Ahearn Yale Jack Charley Akron Ohio Firestone Company Hudson Firestone Frank Ahearn France

Concord Bank Christmas Saving Club mails 400 checks

The Middlesex Institution For Savings mailed 400 checks totaling 25000 to members of its Christmas Saving Club, delivering holiday cheer. The 1929 Club is now organizing.

Middlesex Institution For Savings

Swartwont Leads Crew Trial at Park Street Hall

Crew pilot R. E. Swartwont, former Middlesex School cadet, coxswain in one of two final trials at land on Saturday, reported to have an excellent chance of earning a varsity shell berth and steering in the ridge race next spring. The event was slated for Park Street Hall.

R. E. Swartwont Middlesex School

Henry Francis Smith Dies In 96th Year

Concord memorial notes the peaceful death of Henry Francis Smith at his home in Concord in his 96th year after a long public and fraternal life. Born August 13, 1833 in Gloucester, he lived much of his life in Concord, married Hannah Lincoln in 1865, and leaves a large family. He held leadership roles in Masonic bodies, was a trustee of the Concord Free Public Library, and served in various civic and religious capacities. Funeral services at First Parish were attended by town officials and Masons. Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.

Concord Henry Francis Smith Gloucester Mr. Smith Henry Susan Johnson Smith Andover Damon Damon's Mills Westvale Bradford Lawrence Standish Plymouth Smith Hannah ‘Lincoln William S Lincoln Benjamin Lincoln Chandler Robbins Boylston Street Boston Massachusetts St. Matthew's Lodge Mass Corinthian Lodge A.F and A. M Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Sergetihen of Coard Free Public Library George K. Smith San Rafael California Henry Fitch, Jr B. Farnham Smith B. Smith W. Lincoln Yall Walden Chapter de Molay Commandery Johannes A . Fagginger Auer First Smith Gwen Dexter Trinity Church King’s Chapel Lord Father of Raymond Robinson Winslow J. Damon West Concord Ed E Farnham Belmont Edward H. Smith Brookline Dale Warren Whitney S Smith Franklin W Smith Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Residents Protest On Electric Rates

Boston a Dec 4 Residents from Walpole Westwood Sudbury Framingham Natick Islington Millis Newth am Chelsea Dover and Canton spoke at the Department of Public Utilities hearing protesting Edison Electric Company rates. They urged restoration of the old H rates for homes and apartments while Frederick M Ives for the company presented evidence showing some bills had decreased.

Boston Walpole Westwood Sudbury Framingham Natick Islington Millis Newtham Chelsea Dover Canton Department of Public’ Utilities Edison Electric Company Frederick M.ives

Legion Meeting Notice for December 10

Maynard dispatch notes a regular meeting of the Legion on the evening of December 10, with emphasis on the Legion's activities and schedule.

Maynard Legion

Marlboro Enterprise Inc. Advised to Apply by Letter

Correspondent urges applicants to submit by letter to Marlboro Enterprise Inc located in Marlboro Mage, outlining submission method and address for prospective workers or vendors.

Marlboro Enterprise Inc Marlboro, Mage

Lieutenant Goggin Receives Wrist Watch at Armory Dinner

West Concord December 5 Lt Roy L Goggin formerly of Company H was presented with a wrist watch by Sgt George D Mulcahy on behalf of Company H officers and men. Majors O'Brien and Fuller attended and a Christmas party was planned for December 17 at the Armory. The article notes training in machine gun rifle pistol physical culture and hygiene and invites men 18 to 36 to join the Massachusetts National Guard unit.

West Concord State Armory Roy L. Goggin Co. H George D. Mulcahy Goggin Co H O’brien and Fuller 182Nd Inf Massachusetts National Guard

Thanksgiving Service Unites Concord Churches

Protestant churches in Concord held their annual Thanksgiving service at the First Parish meeting house led by Rev. A C Fagginger Auer with readings by Rev. Olaf M. Johnson and Rev. Alfred Wheeler Stone. The sermon by Rev. Charles E Pedersen focused on "A Thanksgiving Message" as the choir provided special music. Dorothy Mara, class of 1928, became secretary at the Middlesex County Extension Service headquarters on Everett Street.

Charles. E Pedersen Methodist Episcopal Church Dorothy Mara Middlesex County Extension Service Everett Street

Concord Board of Trade Dinner and Meeting

The Concord Board of Trade holds its annual meeting and banquet at the Colonial Inn tomorrow evening at 7 15. Tom Sanborn serves a dinner and Edward E Whitney delivers a literary talk titled Interesting Side lights on Washington. Officers will be elected and annual reports presented.

Concord Concord Board of Trade Colonial Inn Tom Sanborn Washington Edward E. Whitney

Local Couple Reports Pleasant Dance in Wellesley

Mr Noble Loomer and Mr Geo Hollett attended a dance in Wellesley on Saturday night and report a very good time. Mrs DeWolfe who lived at 137 Ave has moved to Boxboroe.

Noble Loomer Geo. Hollett Wellesley DeWolfe 137 Ave Boxboroe

Ford Plans Utopian Plant and Village in Sudbury

Henry Ford intends to erect a model automobile parts factory and an industrial village on land at Parmenter Mill Pond in Sudbury. The land and water rights passed from C. C. Parmenter Co after a four year dispute, with Ford to take possession soon. price not disclosed.

Sudbury Mass Henry Ford Twin Parmenter Mill Ford Automobile Parte C. O. Parmenter Co Parmenter Mill Sudbury Center Ford C. C. Parmenter Co Courtney Crocker Roland Cutler P. W. Jones Ori Thomas Peter Noyes Thana Alto Develmt

Miss Elizabeth Mumford Returns Home From Paris

Concord reports Miss Elizabeth Mumford back at Ridge Road after a year abroad with time in Paris design work for a textile firm and travel. She will join a New York business engagement in January after holiday plans with family.

Concord Elizabeth Mumford Ridge Road Par New York

Sudbury Grange No. 121 elects new officers

The Sudbury Grange No. 121 Patrons of Husbandry held their annual meeting on November 27 and elected officers including Master Albert V. Tallant Overseer Ralph Barton Lecturer Roy Kimball Steward Henry Garfield Assistant Steward David Edwin Chaplain Rev. Oe Ric Ke Treasurer Fred Wn Secretary Alice L. Haskell Keeper Donald Conroy Pomona Jennie Hawes Flora Lillian Davis Lady Assistant Steward Leonore Johnson Executive Committee Leon B. Hawes. A bountiful collation was served under Mrs Ralph Moore.

Sudbury Albert v. Tallant Ralph Barton Roy Kimball Henry Garfield David: Dwin Oe Ricke Fred WN Alice L. Haskell Donald Conroy Bernice Clarke Pomona Jennie Hawes Flora Lillian Davis Leonore Johnson Leon B. Hawes Ralph Moore

Christmas Savings Club Gathers Donations Next Monday

The Maeaa eh Tress Trust Co. will collect tribute for the Christmas Savings Club, noting it as the largest in numbers and amount this year. The club supports December gifts with Christmas Checks placed in town, aiding trades and spreading seasonal joy through savings.

Maeaa Eh Tress Trust Co Tte Ihe Christanad Claus Evergy

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Mildredes Poes Intic Mitter Bedford Police Mons Pat Maynard Arch Concord Bank Middlesex Park Street Hall Henry Fr.nncis Smith Star Concord Musical Club Samuel Hoar Eunice Pepper Donald M Ferry Harry Little Roger D Swain George Eberlein David Hawkins Marion Bere Walter K Shaw Charles Cheney Edward Parker Bedford Enterprise LT. Goggins Concord Churches C. O. Parmenter’ Co Paris Miss Mumford A. Hinds Christmas Club O Maynard Co Hineny
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