Robert W. Carter Heads Concord Board of Trade
Concord notes elects Robert W. Carter of West Concord as president for 1929 at the annual meeting. Raymond Wheeler as vice president Iliam Mills secretary Joseph treasurer and others named to the board of directors along with a nominating committee. Treasurer reports a sound balance and Frank P. Sibley of Boston speaks on newspaper experiences. Middlesex Extension to present drama December 12 in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Nquet
James Lms
Harold Tompkins
Rodbh
Pratt
Wallace B. Conant
Damon
T. Alfred Wil
Treasury
Frank P. Sibley
de Bostone
Ladies Benevolent Society Elects Officers at Church
The Ladies Benevolent Society of Union Congregational church held its annual election in the vestry. Mrs George H Gutteridge was reelected president with officers including Mrs Beatrice Jordan vice president and Mrs Leslie McGarry treasurer. A Finance committee was formed and a Christmas sale is planned for December 13 in the church vestry.
The Devil in the Cheese at Concord Players
Concord Players stage The Devil in the Cheese a lively comedy set in Meteora Greece. American millionaire Joseph Quigley seeks buried treasure and arrives with a party including Mrs Theodorea Quigley and Miss Golding Quig. The curtain rises on a perilous ascent and unfolding comic mixups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Players
Oleate
Windlasa
Petros
Hans W. Miller
Joseph Quigley
Kansas
B. Alcott Pratt
Chubbuck
Rhodes Lockwood
Theodorea Quigley
G. Walter Vialle
Golding Quig
Hunters Shoot Deer Exhibition on Mill Dam
A doe hunting event in Northfield ends with John Macone delivering the final shot after an initial hit by S Nielkle sen. The exhibition take place on the Mill Dam drawing local spectators.
Warden Jennings Fatally Wounded as Auburn Prison Riot Quelled
On December 11 in Auburn New York Edgar Jennings was shot and likely fatally wounded when National Guardsmen and state troopers entered Auburn prison to quell a riot of 15 convicts who had killed the principal keeper George Dunford. The inmates barricaded the main hall and threatened further violence.
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Auburn
New York
Edgar Jennings
George Dunford
Herbert Lahmenn
National Aid
State
Jennings
National
Elizabeth Johnson Dies at 50 in Maynard Family Notices
Mrs Elizabeth Johnson wife of Eric Johnson died at 6 am at her home 15 Elmwood Street Maynard age 50 after years in town She leaves three sons and four daughters Funeral arrangements were not yet announced as this item went to press
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Elizabeth Johnson
Eric Johnson
Elmwood Street
Piannek
Jolneon
Organization for Prevention of Forest Fires Formed
Members from Chelmsford Carlisle Harvard Clinton Stow Bolton Maynard Berlin Hudson Sudbury Ashland Boxboro Acton and Concord attended a meeting where State Warden Hutchinson spoke. The group voted to organize and elected officers with an executive committee of five from nearby towns.
Ed Swift Stricken By Neuritis at Maynard Store
Ed Swift, manager of a Maynard chain store, has been confined to his home for several days with neuritis. Officials expect his pain to ease and his return to duties at the newly located store.
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Ed. Swift
Maynard
Bradburys Return From Vermont Home
Mr and Mrs Rolfe Bradbury of North Acton who have been registered at the Valley House North Troy Vermont since last September have returned home. Mr Bradbury left immediately on a business trip to Detroit and the middle west.
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Rolfe Bradbury
North Acton
Valley House
North Troy
Vermont
Bradbury
Detroit
Middle West
Grenfell Assoc West Concord to Host Gould Lecture
Concord Branch of the New England Grenfell Association schedules its annual meeting at West Concord Union Church on December 12 at 8 PM. Albert T. Gould will speak on Labrador summer experiences aboard the yacht Maraval, with two Rockefeller Jr. sons among the crew and Sir Wilfred and Lady Grenfell aboard part of the voyage. The event features slides, a Labra dor Industrials exhibit and sale, and the annual Grenfell Mission appeal.
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West
Concord
New England Grenfell Association
Concord Union
Albert T. Gould
Boston
New England Grenfell, Association
Labrador
Grenfell Mission
Labrado
John D.rockefeller Jr
Wilfred
Lady
Gould
Grenfell
Thieves Enter Sudbury Home
Thieves entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Guptill on Concord Road and stole money and jewelry of considerable value. The break occurred Friday afternoon about 2 30 while Mrs Baldwin and a daughter were at the train. They dumped bureau contents as they searched for valuables and fled when Mrs Baldwin returned. Most property belonged to Mr and Mrs David Baldwin who were caring for the house during the Guptills absence in Ohio for a funeral. Chief Hall and the Police Department investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Mel‘vin Guptill
Concord
Baldwin
Miss Guptil
David Baldwin
Guptill
Ohio
Judge Prescott Keyes Presides Over Mock Trial in Lexington
Judge Prescott Keyes of the District Court presided last evening at a mock trial held in Cary Memorial Hall Lexington. The case concerned a breach of promise suit brought by the First Baptist Church of the town.
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Prescott, Keyes
District Court
Cary Memorial Hall
Lexington
First Baptist Church
Lectures by Mrs. Carolyn Bixby Webber at Maynard Enterprise
Mrs. Carolyn Bixby Webber, a prominent lecturer and demonstrator, will present a program on Sunday at the Maynard Enterprise in Odd Fellows hall from 1 30 to 5 pm. She will cook many dishes for a Dinner-Plan of Leisure and share free recipes, with a note book and pencil advised for attendees.
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Maynard
Maynard ‘Enterprise
Ternoon
Odd Éllows Hall
Carolyn Bixby Webber
Bixby
Men Win In Competition At Local Grange Event
In Sudbury on December 11 the Grange held a combined men versus women competition. The men led by Ralph Barton staged a minstrel show that won top prize, while the women under Mrs Mildred Tallant staged a humorous colored wedding sketch. Donald Conroy and Horace Cossar presented a well received skit as part of the evening program. The event was judged by Robert Jenkins, Mrs Debot Devoll, and Mrs Bertha Perry. </s>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Mildred Tallant
Ralph ‘Barton
Donald Conroy
Horace Cossar
Robert Jenkins
Debot Devoll
Bertha ‘Perry
Livel
Gedeen
Fred Morrison
Concord Town Meeting at State Armory Everett December 16
Concord town meeting at the State Armory Everett on Monday evening discusses buying electric current from Edison Co and gas pipeline admissions plus two zoning cases. Registrars of voters will hold a registration session Thursday evening from 7.30 to 9 to enable participation.
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Concord
State Armory
Everett ‘Street
Edison Co
Consolidated Gas Go
Amerranes
Maynard Christmas Club distributes $89,000 to 2100 members
Maynard Trust Company mailed 89,000 in checks to more than 2100 Christmas Club members, part of a long running program popular in town. The 1980 club opens with many recipients joining for the first time, funds used for gifts and savings. Concord letter notes Edison plant appraisal and board support for a proposed Edison deal with strong town finances.
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Maynard
Maynard Trust Company
Yuletide
Trust Company
the Trust Company
Dhingéeane Club
Finland Independence Day Observed in Maynard
On December 11 a special program at Temperance hall Maynard marked the 12th anniversary of Finland's independence. Rev Victor Kotila opened the meeting and Pauli Pursila of New York spoke. The event featured National Band, Mikkonen sisters, a male chorus led by George Hekkala, recitations, and proceeds pledged to aid Finnish orphans in Finland.
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Maynard
Finland
Temperance Hall Main Street
Victor Kotila
Pauli Pursila
New York
Olga
Sylvia Mikkonen
George Hekkala
Veno Kauupp
David Tavol
Odd Fellows Open Night Featuring First Degree
Odd Fellows lodge in West Acton plans an open night with the first degree for a class of candidates. William S. Barker of Worcester will speak at a later meeting to be attended by Rebekahs and Fellows along with their spouses. Three reels of moving pictures will be shown.
Thrift Town Attracts Many at St George’s Church Fair
MAYNARD Dec 11 The annual Fair for St George's church was held Friday and Saturday at Colonial hall with a Thrift Town program. Booths were well decorated and brisk sales occurred. An entertainment program featured Thrifty Town specialties including a minstrel show and a supper each evening with a Saturday afternoon food sale.
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Albert Easthope
William Oates
Charles Spence
George Siswick
Joseph Brown
Laciport
May Himes
Girls ’Society
Municipal Plant Sites Show Lower Costs and Open Scrutiny
The piece argues that city plants in Holyoke Ipswich Peabody Braintree and others operate debt free with the lowest costs per kilowatt hour. It asserts labor costs are lower than central stations and claims graft accusations are unfounded since all items are open to scrutiny. It adds preference for local oversight over outsiders.
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Auch City
Holyoke
Femton
Peabody
Braintree
Light Question Letter on Edison Wires in Concord
A Concord reader criticizes the Edison Company's plan to run overhead wires to Maynard Acton Carlisle Sudbury and Lincoln. The writer notes Col Goodwin supports undergrounding local wires but opposes funding lines from the Light Plant surplus. The letter argues for avoiding new Edison overheads and warns of risks to Concord.
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Edison
Concord
Maynard
Acton
Carlisle
Sudbury
Lincoln
Col. Goodwin
Lodge Officers Installed At A. O. U. W. Grange
A. O. U. W. lodge installed new officers headed by Edward W. Flannery from 145 Street for the coming year. Other officers include Woodlock Past Master John F. Manning Hopkins overseer Edna Kenna treasurer J. Dee, auditor William J. Henissey guide Ward Varley inside watch Martin Ferrey outside chieftain John Dee Michael Hopkins and Edward W. Flannery trustees. Baward McKenna served as delegate to the Grand Lodge with Baward W. as alternate.
Teachers to Give Play About a Tie at Ute High
A local school group plans a school play featuring students and staff including Mary, Elizabeth, Katherine, Martin, Hilda, and others. The production centers on a tale of collaboration and friendship with a light, educational backdrop for the community.
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Iizebettt Lees
Heraar
Livan
Indoor athletics at school halted by Weygant injury
The school announces indoor athletic activities are suspended due to Weygant’s ankle injury. Physical director hurt his ankle, and classes will move to the Armory for winter training.
Edison Company seeks to extend current to Concord area
The piece discusses expanding electric service beyond Concord including a proposed Light Plant and tax implications. It notes the Edison Company’s willingness to invest and the need to consider rights and ownership, with questions raised about rates, taxation, and locality benefits.
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Concord
Edison Company
Lea
Edison
Cord
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Concord Board OF Trade
Colonial Inn
Boston Globe
Middlesex County Extension
Acton Town
Sin al
Goosengs High
Church Group
George H. Gutteridge
Dee
Cushing
Meteora
Greece
Organization For Prevention OF
Cooking
Ture
Carolyn Webber Bixby
Enterprise
Grenfell Assoc
Trust CO
Electric Light Board
Caiger
Ziegler
Boston Company
W. B. Conant
Odd Fellows
Harmony Loge
U. W
MHS
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