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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1929

Page

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Maynard Enterprise Cooking School Praised by Audience

Mrs. Bixby led a two hour lecture at Odd Fellows Hall on kitchen management and meal planning. She demonstrated using a Glenwood gas range and discussed efficient daily meal prep with aid from Maynard Gas Company officials. attendees sampled dishes at the end.

Maynard Odds Hall Car- Bixber Webber Bixby Home Service Department Palate Oere Coughlin Maynard Gas Company Annie ‘Coyne Marlboro’ Hudson Gas Company

Concord Citizens Vote to Buy Current from Edison

At a special meeting Moderator Bowler led Concord residents in voting 523 to 418 to approve purchasing the current from Edison Company. Debates focused on sale of the plant and timing ahead of the Massachusetts Colony centennial while zoning changes were tabled. The town adjourned near 11:25 PM.

Acordaia Poe T. Orderee B. Am Robert Bowaler Electric Bag Pa Board Current Edison Company Ae Gaiger Eeme Bawant McKenna Fred ‘Awer Daniel Ae Jrj Garnet Co Concord Ang Rs Edison Massachusetts Colony Board” of Selectmen

Acton D A R chapter hosts National Defense program

The Concord Daughters of the American Revolution met in Acton day activities led by Regent Honon Edmands. A future January 11 chapter meeting will feature a National Defense program with Capt. Liebricher of the 38th Army attached to the Chemical Warfare Service as speaker.

Old Concord Hapter Acton Ary Honon Edmands Parentess Liebrichér Army Chemical Warfare Service Army Base Elwyn W Harris South Acton Motte Otis Forbush Byron Moore West Aicton George H. Sawyer Berkn Joseph H Williams Bedford

Maynard Grange Christmas Sale Highlights Community Event

Maynard Grange held its annual Christmas sale in the Coopérative hall drawing large attendance. A children's costume parade and minstrel show featured prizes for fanciest costume best boy and girl impersonation and funniest costumes. Performers included blackface numbers by girls and a chorus, with prizes awarded to Olga Mark Donald Jones Lena Raemuessen Dorothy Goettler and Katherine Sheridan.

Maynard Grange Olga Mark Donald Jones Lena Raemuessen Dorothy Goettler Katherine Sheridan Helen Hird Ethel ‘Crowther Ruth Hull Dorothy ‘Mattson Alma Norman Annie Cee Eften Gherdian Bessie Eivan Annie Jen Freeman Sylvia Jennie Dittrich Irene’ Mantin Grace Tucker Helena Murphy Bana Freeman Adelaide Sims Misé Alice Hird Affe Hayward Hira Jennie Duttrith Grace ‘Whitney Annie Neh

Funeral for Johnson 15 Held at Finnish Revelational Church

Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Finnish Revelational Church for Mrs. Johnson aged 15 who died Wednesday December 11 at her home. Rev Vic Kotila pastor conducted the service. Burial followed in Glenwood Cemetery. Surviving husband John and Eric of this town four sons and four daughters including Mrs Hilja Lupiné of Hudson Jennie Johnson of Brooklyn and Imp and Aili Johnson of Maynard. A brother Andrew Ketvula located by Taxio in the Maing woods arrived in time to attend. Mrs Johnson had lived in the area thirty years. Floral tributes expressed love and esteem from friends and neighbors.

Johnson Vic Kotila Glenwood Sheig John Eric Jersey City N. J Hilja Lupiné Hudson Jennie Johnson Brooklyn Imp

Walden Royal Arch to Host Christmas Social Hour

Walden Royal Arch Chapter will hold a social hour at Magonic Temple next Monday evening. A Christmas tree with presents for each attendee will be featured and supper at 7 o clock will be supervised by Mrs Duncan G Chapman. Ritual work led by King Warren P Goddar High.

Concord Det Walden Royal Arch Magonic’ Temple Duncan G. Chapman Warren P. “Goddar High

Concord Musical Club Sees Busy Evening of Performances

The Concord Musical Club met last week with Mrs Merwin and Mrs Little presenting two groups of piano duets. Miss Marion A Baker played violin numbers with accompanist Mrs Mann, and Miss Elizabeth Woe sang solos with obligatos by Elisabeth Darling and Miss apanist Fav during the social hour Edgarton and Mrs Berkeley Wheeler served as hosts.

Concord Musical Club Little Musa Samuel Mertess Merwin Marion A. Baker Man Elizabeth Woe Darling Viola Wai

The Schoet Vacation Closure

The Schoet will be closed for vacation from Friday with no specified return date. Customers are advised to check local notices for reopening details and any affected services or appointments.

Enterprise Tuesday Issue Date Notice

The Enterprise announces the next issue will be published on Tuesday December 24, one day earlier than normal. Advertisers and correspondents must file copy early to ensure appearance. lodge society and other reporters should also submit as early as possible.

Enterprise Lodge Society

St Bridget's Parish Celebrates Rev Crowley's 25th Jubilee

St Bridget's parish honors Rev Edward F Crowley on twenty five years of priesthood with vespers filled beyond capacity. parishioners and clergy shared gifts flowers and a spiritual bouquet while a children's play and music accompanied the silver jubilee celebration.

Hawthorne Chapter Elects Officers at Masonic Temple

Hawthorne Chapter of the Eastern Star held its annual meeting at the Masonic Temple. Mrs Florence M Duren presided as Worthy Matron with Gardner W Law as Worthy Patron. Mrs Charlotte B Rodway was elected Worthy Matron and other officers were named. A social hour followed with an auction directed by Gardner W Lawrencé, featuring wrapped items bought unseen.

Concord Hawthorne The Eastern Star Wasaegin Masonic Temple Wethesday Paronias Florence M Duren Danien Gardner W Law‘reice Charlotte B Charles’ B Rodway Bow. Street Rodway Carl.c ‘Carlson Hat‘ie Ik Sadie Hawley Archer C Davis Glady Aé Graham Gardner W Lawrencé

Community Christmas in Concord Choir Plans

Community Christmas in Concord features carol singing around the Christmas Tree at the Center on Christmas Eve. An unusually large chorus of children and adults will participate with groups meeting under Mrs Leon F Foss to join the singing effort.

Leon F. Foss

496 Maynard Pupil Health Report Highlights Nurse Visits

Miss Edith Foster the school nurse, per a November report by Charles H. Walker, superintendent, examined 496 pupils, treated 295, and a number were excluded due to contagious or suspected illness. She made 30 school visits, 28 to homes, and coordinated medical treatment for 15 pupils plus one additional case.

Edith Foster Charles H. Walker

Founding Priest Remembered by Parish in Maynard

Prayers and good works totaling tens of thousands were offered for Pastor Rev Edward F Crowley, who arrived in Maynard eleven years ago after ordination in Boston at St Johns Seminary. He served as a professor there eleven years before moving to Maynard in October 1918. Parishioners from all ages gathered for his first altar celebration at the parochial residence.

Edward F. Crowley St. Bridget's Nellie May Crowley Children of Mary Atien Fr. Crowley Walsh Pallotta Leo McCabe Charles Donahue Charles E. Donahue Edwin Walsh Andover Guido Pallotta Boston Sc. Bridget’s A. A. Hilferty Irene O'Donnell James. J. Farrell Richard Hilferty Cim Doris White Elizabeth Tobin William Smith Hyde Park St. John’s Seminary St. Agnes Arlington Maynard Creat

Pupils Enjoy Second Annual Christmas Tree Event

Sudbury December 18 pupils and parents filled Town Hall for the second annual Christmas Tree social hosted by the Parent Teacher Association. The program featured amusing pictures of The Annual Circus and Our Gang, a bright Christmas tree, carol singing, and thanks to the committee members and donors for the entertainment and refreshments.

Sudbury Parent William ‘Taunton Carlton Bichie Louis“ W Coburn Burchall Johnson Fred Morrison Franck T Davis

West Concord Club Elects New Officers at Meeting

Arnold Hay elected president of the West Concord Club. McAuley, Stone, and Miller named to executive committee with others, sharing reports from a Rhode Island Massachusetts conference in Pittsfield. Church School representatives offered accounts of conference activities.

West Concord Arnold Hay West Concorn Reyal Wes ‘Chdsen Wice McAuley Secre O Treasures Eeler Stone Hugh Miller Anrker M. C.A Rhode Island Massachusetts Pittsfield Church School

William Heffernan Rites Held After Worcester Hospital Death

William Heffernan 71 of 21 Street died Sunday night at Vincent's Hospital Worcester after a nine week illness. Born in Barre he lived 35 years in town. Survived by four daughters Mrs George A Kennedy Hudson Mrs Francis Kearns Granby CT Sister Elizabeth Therese Riderwood NJ Sister Inez Marie Elizabeth NJ two sisters Mary and Hannah Heffernan Gilbertville and a brother Timothy Heffernan Boston. Funeral at St Michael's Church Maynard with requiem mass at 9. Burial at St Bridget's.

Maynard William Heffernan Vincent's Hospital Worcester Heffernan Barre George A. Kennedy Hudson Francis Kearns Granby Elizabeth Therese Riderwood N. J Inez Marie Elizabeth Charity Mary Hannah Heffernan Gilbertville Verher Timothy Heffernan Boson Pees Ooott

Robber of Churches Exposed in Concord Case

Charles H. Simonds 44 of Framingham and Mrs Merriam 42 were found guilty of larceny in district court for robbing St Bernard's poor boxes in Concord. Simonds sentenced to an indefinite term at Concord Reformatory. Merriam given a hospital sentence. Police say Simonds confessed to hundreds of church robberies across New England with gains exceeding two thousand dollars in recent months.

Charles H. Simonds Proctor Street Framingham Concord St. Bernard's Church Bllda’ Merriam Amonds Concord Reformatory Merriam Erborner Wes Eens Peti de Reading Police Caim Charles H iGirl Simo Arlington St. Bernard’s Church Ingrid Merriam Simonds Rhode Island Connecticut New England Marlboro Hudson Maynard Milford Newto Norwod Clinton Canton Saxonville Waltham Worcester Bean Caviorea Sagi Volice Olds Chu Ies Oon Trolman Nolan Lawton

New Voters Added to Tat of Registered Voters

December 18 report lists twenty two new names added by the registrar at the session hall. Women and men from Precinct 1 and 2 were qualified to vote at the town meeting, with two men from Precinct 72 also noted.

Concoml Retrara Previct

Town Faces Uncertain Water Supply Future

Sudbury discusses a troubled water system with calls for leadership among residents and a clear plan. In two months the warrant and annual Town Meeting will go to the printer and citizens will be asked to consider a coordinated system or partnership with utility companies to ensure health and reliability.

Sudbury Panies

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