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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1932

Page

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Town Meeting Unanimous for Tax Reduction and Public Works

About 400 citizens gathered at Cooperative Monday night and voted unanimously for tax relief. The Finance Committee proposed five articles on public works, town offices, engineers, fire department salaries, and welfare, and a twelve member committee was set to study them and report at the January 9 adjourned town meeting.

Nis Salet Yosmejor Charman Finance Ittee Glenwood Cemetery Johnathan P Bent Board of Public Works McCleary Ward A Wilson Hartwell Flood Es A Coughlan Sidney E Mey George H Creighton Samuel Paker James Topintt Hendrickson John J Dona John Banks Ur Sullivan Hich Come Naylor Frank Punch Nce Loaill Joseph White Acand William A Scully Secre Welfare Commission Wilson Ers Les Irwin

Maynard Athletes Earn Letters in 1933 Season

John O Leary named football captain for 1933 with 82 points scored in the season. Letters awarded to boys from the football team and girls from the hockey team at a Victory banquet hosted by Maynard Rod and Gun Club. stag party to follow with talks on hunting and outdoor life.

Maynard Rod and Gun Club O’leary Maynard Roland Gun Club Ralph Jamieson George Peterson Carl Swanson George Stockwell John Keefe

Sportwriter to Be Speaker at Sudbury Father and Son Night

Paul N. Swarfield, former Brown University athlete, will be the speaker at the Sudbury Men's Club meeting in the town hall Thursday evening marked Father and Son Night. A Paul Ecke supper will be served at 7 o'clock and the committee invites all men in the community.

Sudbury Paul N. Swarfield Brown University Sudbury Men’s Club Paul Ecke

Robb-Financee Set Jan 3 Wedding in Kentucky

Concord resident Russell Robb and his fiancée Miss Katharine Moxley Armstrong have chosen Tuesday January 3 for their marriage to be held in Kentucky. Robb, Harvard 1928 alumnus, is active in multiple clubs and is the son of Mrs. Russell Robb of Concord. Armstrong is a Shelbyville native educated there and studied abroad, belonging to the Junior League.

Concord Russell Robb Corcord Katharine Moxley Armstrong George Allen Armstrong Shelbyville Louisville Kentucky Robb Harvard 1928 Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 Somerset Harvard Boston New York Armstrong

Town committee approves Soldier Relief administration

A town appointed committee after an investigation cooperated with the Selectmen and approved their administration of the Soldier's Relief. The meeting adjourned until January 9.

Wilson

Death in Sleep of Concord Widow Sarah Indiana Back

Mrs. Sarah Indiana Back, 61, widow of ex police officer George Roscoe Back, longtime Concord resident, died in her sleep at her West Concord home on Old Stow Road. Funeral held Friday at Joseph Dee parlors with Rev. Alfred Wheeler Stone officiating. burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Survived by adopted son Roscoe Back of Uxbridge.

Concord Sarah Indiana (Rice George Roscoe Back Old Stow Road West Concord Joseph Dee Bedford Road Alfred Wheeler Stone West ‘Concord Union Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Roscoe Back Uxbridge

Concord D A R Enjoy Program of Much Interest

Concord Old Concord Chapter D A R met at the Chapter House Saturday afternoon with Regent Mrs Wallace B Conant presiding. Mrs Elwyn W Williams read from the chapter history and scrap book as a musical program directed by Mrs Wisner Park entertained attendees. Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone sang with his sister Miss Mildred Stone, performing classical and Russian songs to enthusiastic applause. Hostesses included Mrs Arthur F Blanchard Mrs William Brown and Mrs A G Zeigler.

Concord Old Concord Daughters of the American Revolution Wallace B. Conant Elwyn W Wiarris Wisner Park Alfred Wheeler Stone West Concord Union Church Mildred Stone Schubert Richard Rio Edward German Danny Deever Damrosch Mr. Stone Arthur F Blanchard William Brown A G Zeigler

Maynard Grange Confers Degrees at Meetings

Four Degrees Maynard Grange conferred the first and second degrees on a class at a regular meeting Thursday night. The third and fourth degrees were given at a special session Monday. Delegates to the state convention at Springfield were named, and a statue dedication service occurred at St Casimir's church with visiting clergy. The Navy Reserve unit provided leadership. Nugent family members participated in unit activities and sound apparatus inspections.

Maynard Grange Samantha Dorothy Alving Ina Edwards Edith McAuslin Leon Whitney Adelaide Sims State Grange Springfield John Rex Shepler Russell Naylor Hazel Bumpus Shepler St. Therese Flower of Jesus St. Casimir’s Church Tillman Charlestown Nugent Somerville

Card Party Aids Building Fund at Grange Hall

A Bedford event at Grange Hall raised funds for St. Michael's building fund. The Friday gathering included 25 tables of whist 5 of bridge and 4 of forty five with prizes awarded to multiple players including Frances Myers Mrs B F Smith Mrs F Noonan Dorval Connert and others. Fourth grade teacher Marion Flanders is bedridden with a severe cold.

Bedford Grange Hall St. Michael’s Building Fund Frances Myers B. F. Smith F. Noonan Dorval Connert Wm. J. Connors A. Grace Nora. Thompson Joseph McKenna Bridge William

Enterprise Advertisements Power Too Wide an Area

A Maynard trade note discusses an advertising agent protesting that a local dealer using Enterprise Five Town Weekly has excessive circulation. The paper defends wider reach as its goal and pledges to adjust only if required while thanking the agent for the feedback and noting plans to meet reasonable proposals to reactivate the account.

Maynard The Enterprise Nis Week Five Town

Woman injured in car crash on Boston Post Road

Mrs. Alice Loynd of Waltham was thrown from her car when it skid, struck a tree, and overturned down a small embankment on the Boston Post road opposite the Post Road Garage after 9:30 last night. She suffered facial and head abrasions, was taken to Marlboro Hospital, and held for observation. Police questioned two Maynard youths, Alfred Ritchie and Richard R. Waterhouse, who aided her.

Loynd Marlboro Hospital Albert Loudreau William Fitzgerald Maynard Nan Alfred Ritchie Maple Street Richard R. Waterhouse Acton Court

Acton Athletic Association Debates By Laws

At the regular meeting four new by laws were considered and the remainder will be taken up at the next meeting. Carl Backman was elected basketball manager and ak Price likely coach. The committee will find a suitable Acton hall and approve equipment purchases. The entertainment committee organizes a Turkey Contest with drawings on December 21 at the club rooms.

South Acton Acton Athletic Association Carl Backman Ak Price Acton

Examined 469 Pupils Report by School Nurse

Maynard Miss Edith B Foster, school nurse, reports for November that 469 pupils were examined and 244 treated in school and 16 at home. She made 5 visits to schools and 73 to homes, with 29 pupils accompanied to a doctor, 57 to a dentist, 3 to an oculist and 10 to clinics. One tonsil operation occurred and 12 pupils were excluded for contagious or suspected illness. Ten children were examined at a Chadwick clinic. Dental clinics were led by Dr John Bellows, Dr Frank May, Dr Raymond Palmer and Dr S R Garland.

Maynard Edith B. Foster James P. King Chadwick MacCarthy Boston John Bellows Frank May Raymond Palmer S. R. Garland

Seth Parker Program Dec 18 In So Sudbury

In South Sudbury on Sunday evening December 18 at 8 o'clock a Seth Parker gathering will be held at Memorial Congregational Church. This is the third in a winter monthly series with Rev. Albert Reynolds as Seth Parker and a strong cast including Mrs. Carrie Luce Mrs. Roland ton Albert Tallant William Brennan Mrs. Clifton Giles Earl Hoyle John Goodnow and Clifton Giles. Neighbors are invited to attend and a rich chorus is planned plus a musical interlude by Cephas. Also noted is a Rainbow for Girls whist party at Masonic Hall with prizes and a Christmas party planned for next Saturday.

South Sudbury Seth Parker Memorial Congregational Church Parker Lizzie Rolandton Albert Tallant William Brennan George Clifton Giles Miss Hooper Earl Hoyle Laith John Goodnow John Irving. Priest Forrest Bradshaw Albert Reynolds Clyde Brennan Marie’ Nelson Elinor Bentley Maynard Assembly Rainbow Masonic Hail Owen Frankland William Coulter Harriet Kinestead Assembly Masonic Hall

Every Friend Canvass at West Concord Union Church

The West Concord Union Church extends cordial thanks to all who participated or contributed to last Sunday's Every Friend Canvass. Special thanks go to Mrs Josephine Pearce and helpers the Misses Hendrickson for preparing and serving lunch to canvassers.

West Concord Union Josephine Pearce Msses Hendrickson

Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs William Camps

Concord observers marked the Golden wedding anniversary with a turkey dinner at son William D Camps home in Fall River. Mr and Mrs Camps wed in Mossley England and immigrated 40 years ago. They now reside with daughter Mrs John W Fisa at 218 Commonwealth Avenue West Concord.

Concord William Camps William D Camps Fall River

Maynard Stores Plan Evening Hours Next Week

The Maynard stores will open on Wednesday and stay open each evening throughout the following week.

Maynard

Concord Council and K of C mark 35th anniversary

Concord Council and Knights of Columbus celebrated the 35th anniversary with a turkey supper at Monument hall attended by members and guests. Speakers included William H. O'Brien of the Massachusetts Public Utilities Commission and Rev. Joseph W. Healy, with entertainment by Tom Tombeno and his troupe.

Concord Council K. of C Monument Hall Joseph H. McKenna Thomas J. McGann PGK William H. Dee Bernard McKenna Edward Cullinane Philip Dee Patrick A. Smith Terence J. McHugh William H. O'Brien Massachusetts Public Utilities Commission United States Frank McManus William H. Finnick St Bernard's Church Joseph W. Healy Walter F. Donahue Our Lady Help of Christians’ Church West Concord E. Elmer Ross Newton Highlands James Farrell Maynard Council Perkins Belmont Council Tom Tombeno Concord

Young Men Speakers Highlight Union Church Service

Three delegates from the Y M C A Older Boys Convention of Massachusetts and Rhode Island spoke at Union Church in West Concord. Parker Hay and Elms reported on Pawtucket event while Parker performed a solo and organ duet with Nina Ruble. Elms read scripture and Hay offered the prayer during a service praised for its impressiveness.

West Concord West Concord Union Church Wendel Hay Alden Parker Guy Elms Massachusetts Rhode Island Pawtucket Parker Alfred W Stone Parker Gang Nina Ruble Elms Nevyn Mozart Lysbure Haydn Society of Christian Endeavor Rex .J Shepler Methodist Episcopal Church of Maynard

Bedford Church Christmas Concert Enlivens Parish

A Christmas program at Fret Parish church featured Kenneth W Moffat directing the organ and choir. Soloists Dorothy Richards Virginia Boyr ton and Albert Raymond performed as the choir presented a mix of carols and sacred pieces despite bad weather drawing many attendees.

Kenneth W Moffat Winchester Unitariin Church Brahms Senor Junst

Woman shoots five point buck in Becket hunt

Mrs. Waine Williams and her husband were deer hunting at Becket last week when she shot a five point buck. She is an experienced hunter and trapper and had success in trapping prior to a new law enacted a few years ago in the area.

Waine Williams Becket Willliams

Concord Players Present Drama in Three Acts

The Concord Players staged Journey's End a war play in three acts at Veterans Hall over Thursday to Saturday. Set in a British trench dugout near St Quentin, the piece follows Captain Stanhope and officers as war monotony, danger, and camaraderie shape their lives.

Concord R. C. Cherriff Concord Players Veterans Hall St. Quentin Stanhope William ‘Faversham, Jr Hardy D. Ripley Gage Lieut. Osborne Lawrence K. Lunt

Budget Talk Urges Town to Cut Expenses Across Massachusetts

Jackson, chairman of the Fall River commission, addressed 1200 attendees in Maynard urging towns to cut expenses as expenditures exceed receipts. He cites Massachusetts data, calls for budgeting laws, and says Maynard should act to align government costs with income. The talk includes observers from Marlboro, Hudson, Acton, Concord.

Es Jackson Fall River Commission H.gh Lp Menods Marlboro Hudson Maynard Acton Concord James J Ledgard Maynard Chamber of Commerce Mr. Jackson Commonwealth Fall River Fitchburg Fie Conlaey Minorfrity Ry Chamber of Ner A Association Massachusetts

Donation Party Aids Guild In Distribution

A White Cross Guild donation event at St Bridget's parish center on Summer street gathered for Christmas baskets and year round welfare. The group distributes food clothing and useful items. the treasury is now nearly empty. Donations of money are welcome ahead of the January Old Folks ball led by Mrs A A Hilferty and Rev Walter Roche.

Maynard White Cross Guild St. Bridgets Summer Street A. A. Hilferty Walter Roche St. Bridget’s Church

Christmas Party At Universalist Church School

A Christmas party for the church school of the Universalist church will be held in its vestry on Friday December 23 at 7 pm with a tree a play recitation and other events. Miss Clara L Sawyer will hold a bridge and whist party at her Main Street home on Thursday December 15 at 2 pm for the benefit of the Universalist church.

Church School of the Universalist Church Clara L. Sawyer Main Street the Universalist Church

State Officer Speaks Before Maynard Woman's Club

Maynard Woman's Club hosted Mrs. Thomas J. Walker first vice president of the Massachusetts Federation of Women's Clubs as guest speaker at the December meeting at George Washington Auditorium. Vocal solos by Charles Manty with sister Helen Manty. discussion on finding smaller meeting quarters in St George's parish hall. luncheon at Esther Case's home prior to the event.

Maynard Thomas J. Walker Massachusetts Federation of Women’s Clubs Maynard Woman’s Club George Washington Auditorium Charles Manty Helen Manty St. George’s Church Esther Case Maynard Woman's Club Walker Helen MacPherson Maynard Club Mildred Young Fisherville Walker, Stanton Stow

West Concord Church Hears Hesitant Saints Talk

West Concord Union Church hosted a Midweek Service with the topic Help for Hesitant Saints. Next Sunday at 4 PM the church youth will present a Senior Christian Endeavor Service at the Deaconess Home for Aged Women.

West Concord Union Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ayward Lean M.hls MR. Robb Spt George ‘Church Church Harold Taylor David and George Clayton Fred Stokes, Sr Robert Poland Mae Swensep Eason Cross Sarah I Back Concord D.A.R Card Party Aids Building Fund Waltham So. Sudbury Union Church Osborne Trotter John B. Mutty Hibert George A. Hill Raleigh William A. Tolman James Jackson Donation Party Aids Guild Woman’s Club
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