Funeral at Son's Home for Ellis Wetherbee
Funeral services for Ellis Wetherbee were held at the home of his son Elmer in West Concord. The 74 year old former Acton and Harvard resident died at 15 Highland street after a weeklong pneumonia illness. Surviving wife Annie and children Elmer, Howard, Carrie, Mae, plus siblings and relatives are listed.
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West Concord
Ellis Wetherbee
Acton
Harvard
Elmer D. Wetherbee
Main Street
George BE. Lighton
Universalist Church
West Somerville
Fred McDonald
Somerville
Llewellyn Wetherbee
Boston
Arthur Wetherbee
West Acton
John Raymond
Reading
Arthur Blanchard
Webster Blanchard
Arthur Whitcomb
Leighton
Wetherbee
Highland Street
Littleton
Mass
Annie (Cowdrce) Wetherbee
Howerd E. Wetherbee
Carrie A. Wetherbee
Mae Wetherbee
Arthur ‘Wetherbee
May Wetherbee
Winners In Benefit Whist Party For Christmas Fund
The Elk’s Benefit Whist at Cooperative Hall honored many with prizes and turkeys. Awards went to Phyllis Savikoski for a cord of wood, Amy Ryan for a $250 gold piece, Timothy Costello for a coffee percolator, Michael McNamara for a leather purse, and others including Genevieve Lynch, Walter Sheridan, Mary Leyden, and Joseph Ross among many recipients. The ladies and men’s consolation prizes went to Sophie Walsh and Sophie Sofka, with turkeys also awarded to Edith Foster, Clifford Downey, Charles Spence, Helen Cleary, and Nicholas Wielen.
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Magnara
Cooperative
Joseph P. Dineen
Phyllis Savikoski
Mrs. Agnes
Driscoll
Genevieve Lynch
Walter Sheridan
Auto Tire
Viola Foley
Robert Sheridan
Richard Buckley
Florence Wilder
William Gallagher
Herbert Usher
Edith Chandler
Mabel Tobin
Joseph Ross
Joseph White
Louise Johnston
Claribel Warren
Sophie Walsh
Sophie Sofka
Edith Foster
Clifford W. Downey
Charles Spence
Helen Cleary
Nicholas Wielen
Sudbury Firefighters Contain Chimney Blaze at Wolbach Home
Sudbury firefighters answered a Tuesday call to a chimney fire at Mr. and Mrs. Burt Wolbach’s home on Wayland road. Prompt action averted a disastrous blaze. Earlier, Monday, a car owned by John Spachelder caught fire and was extinguished.
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Sudbury
Burt Wolbach
Wayland Road
South Sudbury
John Spachelder
Christmas Services at Concord Methodist Church
Rev Harland S Evans will lead morning devotions at 6 am and a service at 10 am with Sunday School and a Christmas Tree. Evening sermon on The Evening Star. Young Peoples meeting tonight at 8 at Miss Weber Taylor’s home. December 28 8 pm Ladies Aid Christmas party with small gifts.
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Evening Star
Young Peoples
Weber Taylor
Concord Branch Elects Grenfell Assoc Officers and Holds Sale
Concord witnesses the annual meeting of the Concord Branch of the New England Grenfell Association in the Trinitarian Congregational Church. Miss B Maude Phillips spoke on humane education and Labrador dogs, with two reels and stereopticon slides. Chilton Cabot was elected president. other officers include Mrs Guy Fernald secretary and Miss Caroline Holden director.
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Concord
New England Grenfell Association
B. Maude Phillips
Direcor
Humane Education
Animal Rescue League of Boston
Labrador
Grenfell
G. Winthrop Lee, Jr
George S. Keyes
Caroline T. Holden
Trinitarian Church
LeBrun Faulted for Umpire Reporting in Waltham Game
The Enterprise defends umpire Paul R LeBrun after a Twilight League match between Waltham and Concord drew harsh coverage. The paper apologizes for partisan tone, praises LeBruns fairness and knowledge, and hopes for a neutral, spring return to the diamond.
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Waltham
Concord
Paul R. LeBrun
LeBrun
LeBryn
Maynard Edward S Johnston Appoints Post Committees
Edward S Johnston commander of the Frank J Demars Post A L announces committees for graves registration publicity entertainment auditing and membership with named members including Harold Sheridan Herbert W Martin Guyer W Fowler John T Higgins Ernest Rasmussen John P Gibbons William Hanson Walter R Denniston and others.
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Edward S. Johnston
Frank J. Demars
A. L
Artaban comes to life in church Christmas pageant
The Union Congregational church presents Artaban the Other Wise Man a Henry Van Dyke drama dramatized by Rev Matthew Vance on December 25 and 26 at 7 30 PM as part of local Christmas celebrations Music by a choir directed by Gavin Taylor Jr includes O Cone All Ye Faithful and Star of the East The cast features Ioh Smith Frederick B Harris George Weaving Alan Palmer and others with Rev Matthew A Vance directing the pageant
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Matthew A. Vance
Hubbard-Lansing
Little Town of Bethlehem
Norman
Frenny-Walton
God
Jesus Christ
Methodists Hold Annual Fair at Maynard Church
The Methodist church fair in Maynard drew good crowds Friday afternoon and evening. The Philathea class organized booths and tasty displays. Entertainment featured a Christmas sketch, novelty number, piano and vocal solos, with Mrs. Walter Denniston as chairwoman and several women managing booths and stalls.
Postoffice Busy as Christmas Mail Rises
The Maynard postoffice reports high Christmas mail with foreign mail lighter than in past years. Postmaster Stockwell and staff work hard to deliver parcels letters and cards before Christmas eve, with the public urged to mail by Friday night for local delivery.
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Maynard
Stockwell
Santa Claus
Christmas Basket Distribution By Local Organizations
Maynard Ledge B POE and the White Cross Guild join the Maynard Citizens committee and welfare groups to prepare Christmas baskets for distribution. The effort seeks broad public support to bring seasonal joy to those who might miss the holiday spirit.
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Maynard Ledge B Poe
The
White Cross Guild
Maynard Citizens Committee
Yuletide Greetings to Enterprise Family
Seasonal wishes extend to all members of the Enterprise family. The message expresses happiness health and prosperity and a wish for a Christmas rich with joy and merriment for every reader.
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Enterprise
Maynard-Miss Croft Dies in Boston Hospital
Miss Nettie Beatrice Croft 25 died after midnight at Massachusetts General Hospital from spinal meningitis. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Croft of 18 Tremont Street Maynard she studied at the Waltham hospital for fourteen months. Survived by parents a sister Evelyn and five brothers Percy Frank Edward Chester and Herbert. Funeral held Monday at Union Congregational church burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
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Maynard
Nettie Beatrice Croft
Arthur Croft
Tremont Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Waltham Hospital
Miss Croft
Evelyn Croft
Percy
Frank
Edward
Chester
Herbert Croft
Coldest December in Concord since 1929 hits 15 below
A string of record lows grips Concord and surrounding towns as Friday night into Saturday morning brings a 15 degree below zero reading, the coldest December in 15 years and the coldest month since 1929. Nearby towns report 18 in Carlisle, 22 in Acton, and Lincoln at 13 below as snow blankets fields and ponds form ideal winter sport conditions.
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Concord
Mercury
Fred A.tower
United States Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Carlisle
Acton
Lincoln
Lexington
Arlington
Wayside Inn
Sudbury
Christmas Mass Schedule At St Bernard Church
Four masses will be held on Christmas Sunday December 25 at 7 8 9 and 10 with a high mass followed by benediction. The annual Sunday school Christmas party will be held on New Year's Day.
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St. Bernard’s Church
Concord Center
Men’s Club Elects Officers at New Social Meeting
A Methodist Church gathering to elect officers for the newly formed men's organization named Edmund Whitney as president Frank Case as vice president Hollis Barlow as secretary and Raymond Dreschler as treasurer. The event included plans for a Christmas party a Sunday Bible class and a choir program.
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Methodist Church
Iseéa le An Auress
Wentworth Stewart
Concord Journal
Edmund Whitney
Frank Case
Hollis Barlow
Raymond Dreschler
Albert Hodgess
Thehhurch
Nellie Parmenter
Congregational Church
Men Gather at Union Church in West Concord
A Sunday evening religious gathering at West Concord Union Church featured an inspirational sermon by Rev. Alfred W. Stone and a strong musical program. Jacob Meder directed chorus carols with Robert W. Carter at the piano, and soloists Mrs. Benjamin Derby and Miss Velma Hinman performed. Sponsors included Winslow J. Damon and Harry C. Parker among others. The morning service addressed children on The Jam and adults on The Achievement of Christmas Love, with a choir anthem The Lord is my Strength. The Senior Society of Christian Endeavor met at the Deaconess Home for Aged Women with Olive Berlied leading Spreading the True Christmas Spirit.
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West Concord Union Church
Alfred W. Stone
Jacob Meder
Robert W. .Carter
Benjamin Derby
Velma Hinman
Parker
Winslow J. Damon
Frank C. Leighton
Harry C. Parker
Fred T. Boyd
Winslow H. Kingman
Robert McAuley
Harry I. Dye
Lord
Rogers
Society of Christian Endeavor
Deaconess
Olive Berlied
Rainbow Auction Draws Big Crowd at Colonial Hall
A Rainbow money auction drew a large attendance Monday night at Colonial Hall. Merchants contributed merchandise auctioned for Rainbow money. High bids from all corners of the hall showcased millionaireé activity. Harry Enders served as auctioneer. Merchants will accept closed bids at their stores before the next auction.
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Maynard
Farewell to Concord Leader T Alfred Wilson
Concord honors T Alfred Wilson founder and president of Wilson Lumber Co with a large funeral service at Trinitarian Congregational Church. Masonic bodies Rotary Elks and Board of Trade members attend. burial in Sleepy Hollow. Wilson 1882 1931 long time Concord civic leader survived by wife Priscilla and daughter Priscilla.
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Wilson Lumber Company
Congregational Church
Concord
Trinitarian Congregational Church
T. Alfred Wilson
Wilson Lumber Co
George Loring Thurlow
Sam Walter Foss
Wilson
Wasnyie
Rotary Club
The
Elks
Burleigh L. Pratt
Edward B. Caiger
John M. Bruce
John J. Bent
Ivan D. Servais
John F. Fallon
Sleepy. Hollow
Thomas Alfred Wilson
Nova Scotia
Alexander and
Elizabeth (Lowden) Wilson
Brookline
Puritan Trust Co
Boston
Bessie Hunt
Corinthian Lodge
A. F
A. M
Walden Royal Arch
Adoniram Council
Galahad
K. T
Waltham
Concord Lodge
Concord Board of Trade
Concord Rotary Club
Concord Cooperative Bank
Bank Officers’ Association of Boston
Priscilla H. Wilson
William ©. Kean
Cora Magoon
Samuel Alcock
Belmont
Salary reductions impact living standards and security
Maynard High coach and columnist Con Lent introduces a series on economic issues sparked by salary cuts. He argues cuts harm national well being and affect not just the direct payee but others connected to the budget and living standards, starting with examples like John Doe.
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Don Lent
Maynard
Maynard High School
Lent
Hig
John Doe
Concordians Sing Carols at Community Tree
Concord residents gather around the Christmas tree at Concord Centre at seven on Christmas Eve to sing carols. Afterward groups will go through the town to sing to the sick and shut ins inviting all to participate in the community event.
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Concord
Concord Centre
Churchman in a Changing World keynote at Maynard church
Wentworth Stewart editor of the Concord Journal spoke to the Maynard Center Men's Club Monday evening on The Churchman in a Changing World. He delivered the address at the First Congregational Church of Maynard.
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Wentworth Stewart
Concord Journal
Maynardeer Church
Woman Hurt As Snowplow Hits Car in Concord
Mrs Mildred E Spooner 35 of Carlisle Bedford road was injured when her car was struck by a Boston and Maine snowplow at a grade crossing on the old Reformatory branch at Monument street Concord. She was extricated from the wreck and taken to Emerson hospital. Though badly cut and bruised she sustained no serious injuries.
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Concord
Mildred E. Spooner
Karl H. Spooner
Bedford Road
Carlisle
Church
Boston and Maine Railroad
Reformatory
Monument Street
Spooner
Emerson
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Methodist Episcopal Concord, Mass
Harland S Evans
Grenfell Assoc. Elects
Chilton Cabot
Methodists
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