Maynard Man Purchases Hudson Theatre Property
Hudson theatre property in Pope Street was sold to James J. Ledgard of Maynard after an auction failed to attract bids. Ledgard plans a $15,000 remodel including sound equipment and will take over in about 60 days.
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Hudson
Hudson Theatre
James J. Ledgard
Maynard
Vwad Burp Wirhin
Pope Sliver
All Lumides the Vunding
Boston
Worcester
Clinton
Marlboro
Howard ©. Burr
Hone
A. George Gilman
Hudson Savings Bank
Gilman
Ledgard
Biggest Year At Library In Marlboro
Marlboro Public Library reports record patronage in the past year with expectations to surpass 1928 figures. Juvenile and student departments show the strongest gains as Librarian John P. McGee notes two in demand books, Life of George Meredith by Seacourt and Barry the Story of a Genius by Hamilton, are in active circulation.
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Marlboro
John P. McGee
Mc McGee
McGee
George Meredith
Seacourt
Barry
Hamilton
Concord Independents open season on Crosby's Pond rink
Concord announces its first knockout of the season on Crosby's Pond rink with no captain yet but Paul Beardsells appointed manager and arranging a schedule. Wildey Night at Concord Lodge 1.00F with an open meeting for men in Odd Fellows hall West Concord on Thursday evening January 16 features Frank Pierce, charter member, speaking on Civil War times prior to and during the conflict. A Christmas party at Bedford hospital will have Julia Dee pianist Elden Kenney banjoist and Arthur Jones of the Veterans Hospital performing for service men in the morning and afternoon.
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Concord Independents
Crosby
Paul Beardsells
Concord Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
West Concord
Frank Pierce
Julia Dee
Elden Kenney
Arthur Jones
United States Veterans’ Hospital
Bedford
Sudden Death of Boston Broker Hoyt L. Conary in Concord
Hoyt L. Conary of Concord died suddenly on the state road while waiting for a bus to Boston. Born April 4, 1867 in Orland Maine, he was connected in real estate with Ed Ginn of Ginn and Co. He leaves a widow Edith Tompkins a daughter Constance and four sisters. Funeral Thursday at 4 a.m. in his Concord home.
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Hoyt L. Conary
Concord
Brooks Road
Boston
State Road
Orland
Alvin
Martha (Ginn) Conary
Ed‘win Ginn
Ginn and Co
Edith Tompkins
Christmas Observances At Union Congregational Church
Christmas services in Maynard featured the cantata His Natal Day sung by the choir directed by Gavin Taylor and a Candle Lighting pageant The Light of the Ages with a full cast including Miss Frances Archer George Weaving and Miss Ruth French The church school held a Merry Eve with a Mrs Santa Claus play and a collection for an Indian boy Fostered by the school Notables include Hazel Hooper organist Marion Jones pianist and Mrs Beatrice for incidental solos.
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Maynard
Union Congregational Church
William ‘Boicourt
Gavin Taylor
Mary
Frances Archer
George Weaving
Ralph Smith
Philip Elson
George E Lawton
William Jones
Fred Lyons
Ruth French
Murray McKenzie
Santa Claus
Alice Murray
Ethel Butterworth
Helen Rupprécht
Santa
India
Pearl McAuslin
Philathea
Congregational Church
Harriet Sawyer
Ayer
Frances Hawkes
Una Annis
Saraa Boicourt
T F Parker
Death of John Redfern 95 in West Concord
John Redfern aged 95 died at his West Concord home on Monday. He leaves his wife and a niece in England. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Thursday at his home conducted by Rev. Arthur W. Stone. burial in Glenwood Cemetery Maynard. Born in Dewsbury England August 15 1835 he came to the U S in 1857 and later operated drug stores in Fall River and West Acton before retiring in 1893.
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West Concord
John Redfern
Glenwood
Maynard
Mr. Redfearn
Dewsbury
England
Joseph and
Mary (Newson) Redfearn
America
New York City
Fall River
West Acton
Mary Elizabeth Harrison
Batley
Redfearn
Lone
Arthur W. Stone
Union Church
Concord Lodge Elks Plans Short Meeting for Christmas Dinners
The Concord Lodge of Elks will hold a brief gathering this evening to finalize plans for distributing about 60 Christmas dinners to the needy.
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Concord Lodge of Elks
Power outage surprises Maynard shoppers amid Christmas rush
In Maynard on a December Saturday a brief power outage caused darkness for minutes as a reserve engine restored service at the plant. Stores used auxiliary lights. one shopper panicked and, in the rush, her husband collided with a post in the dark, injuring his nose.
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Maynard
Haven of Safety
John
Pythians In Merry Making at Ma sonic Hall
December 24 reports tell of a Yuletide party at Ma sonic hall hosted by Progressive Lodge K of P and Progressive Temple Pythian Sisters. Santa Claus handed out gifts from an illuminated tree as Dorothy Burnham recited and Ruth Bishop played piano with the High School orchestra. A joint committee led by George Jamieson Sr and Warren Twombley managed arrangements with several members assisting.
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Maynard
Masonic Hall
Progressive Lodge K. of P
Progressive Temple Pythian Sisters
Santa Claus
Dorothy Burnham
Ruth Bishop
George Jamieson Sr
Wm. V. Cameron
Warren Twombley
Mary Gilleney
Ina Edwards
Gertrude Tucker
Laura Leaf
Annie Coulter
Christmas Cheer Spreads Joy Across Homes This Year
The message of goodwill fills the season as illuminated decorations brighten houses and streets. The Enterprise wishes every reader a Merry Christmas with hopes for peace, happiness, and generous gifts on Christmas Day.
Fatal accident claims life of Maynard man Ferrara
Thomas Ferrara 47 of Douglas Ave died Sunday at Emerson hospital Concord from injuries at the American Powder Co plant Tuesday. He slipped while moving a heavy pipe. it fell, rupturing his spleen and causing fatal injuries. Survived by mother Mrs Cammia Ferrara brother Joseph of Cincinnati. sisters Mrs Michael Notturno Milford and Annie Ferrara. Funeral Mass at St Bridget's Church with St Anthony Crusaders bearers. Burial at St Bridget's Cemetery. Ferrara was well regarded among locals.
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Maynard
Thomas Ferrara
Douglas Ave
Emerson Hospital
Concord
American Powder Co
Ferrara
Cammia Ferrara
Joseph
Cincinati
Ohio
Michael Notturno
Milford
Annie Ferrara
St. Bridget's Church
St. Anthony
St. Bridgets Cemetery
Ital
Sudbury Officials Support Turnpike Route Change at Hearing
Sudbury selectmen Harvey Fairbanks Aubrey Borden with Charles Way and Forrest Bradshaw attended a public hearing by the Board of Public Works at the State House in Boston. They offered no objections, believing the Boston Worcester turnpike will reduce heavy traffic and relieve Post road congestion. They urged straightening dangerous curves at the earliest opportunity.
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Sudbury
Harvey N. Fairbanks
Aubrey W. Borden
Charles H. Way
Forrest D. Bradshaw
Board of Public Works
State House
Boston
Worcester
State Board
Union Church Plans Dec 29 Services and Talk
West Concord church announces morning worship at 10 30 with Rev Alfred W Stone preaching Starting Afresh. The children’s sermon covers Resolutions for the New Year. Evening service at 7 00 features an illustrated lecture Hawaii the crossroads of the Pacific.
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West Concord
Alfred W. Stone
Town Residents Express Love With Floral Pieces
In a display of affection, local residents in the town express their love through numerous beautiful floral pieces. The gesture highlights a seasonal tradition of gifting flowers to loved ones and public monuments alike.
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Ian
Middlesex County Farm Bureau Elects 1930 Leaders
Chester G. Barnes of Bedford re-elected president at the 11th annual meeting in Concord Massachusetts. Robert T. Trask of Lexington chosen first vice president Cyrus F Jenness of Waban sec ond vice president Roland B Campbell of Wayland secretary Benjamin Wellington of Waltham treasurer Raymond L. Clapp of Waltham named manager. Executive committee includes Louis Dean Waltham Chester Page Billerica Perley Kimball Chelmsford C V Flagg Littleton S H Peck Swed Harvey Fairbanks Sudbury C F Jenness Waban Wred R Jones Concord Elwyn H Graham Burlington Joseph Decatur Wayland Leon Wetherbee Stow N Boutelle Townsend. Christmas exercises held in public schools with class plays and songs.
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Concord
Mass
Chester G. Barnes
Dudley Road
Bedford
Middlesex County Farm Bureau
Bureau
Veteran's
Roobert T. Trask
Lexington
Cyrus F. Jenness
Waban
Roland 8. Campbell
Wayland
Benjamin Wellington
Waltham
Raymond
Leon
Wetherbee
Stow
N. Boutelle
Townsend
Barnes
Arthur Giwert
State Federation
National Farm Bureau
Boston
Jan, M. Matthews
Newtonville
Raymond L. Clapp
County Farm Bureau
Howard
Russell
National
State Bureau
On Bureau
Wade Booth
Mildred Davis
West Acton Firemen Host Successful Whist Party
A Friday whist event by West Acton firemen drew seven tables. Prizes went to Mrs. David Kinsley, Mr Redfern, Frank Davis, and Mrs. Wm. Lawrence. A new committee will continue the series. Christmas mass is set at St Elizabeth's on Christmas morning. The Senior High School held a Christmas party under Helen Mekkleson with music by the Glee Club directed by Elmer Pierce. Presents and candy were given, games played, and a Sophomore party followed with Clit Brown’s theestra.
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David Kinsley
Redfern
Frank Davis
Wm. Lawrence
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Helen Mekkleson
Glee Club
Elmer Pierce
Clit Brown
Thestra
Old Folks Dance Set for December 31 in Acton
The 27th annual Old Folks' dance will be held in Exchange hall South Acton on Tuesday December 31. A varied program includes popular dances from a decade ago and Rimie's Simplex Orchestra will provide music.
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Exchange
Hall
Acton
Rimie
Simplex
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