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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1931
Page
7
A fragment describes a resident securing her home on Christmas Eve and mentions religious services scheduled for January 3. It references Mrs Atchion A Fehnsom and a Rev. pastor at a Congregational church, with morning services and a class time given.
Notice states a lost item at Middlesex Institution for Law by Henry F. Smith treasurer dated December 23 1931 and January 30 with payment halted and Deposit Beck No 27792 involved.
Probate Court of the county announces six months from December 15 1931 to present and prove claims against the estate of William McDonald late purveyor in Midale County who died intestate. Administratrix Annie M. McDonald invites creditors to file proofs at Cambridge and other locations on specified June 1932 dates.
The Probate Court in Middlesex County announces pitch probate proceedings for the estate of James B Tuttle late of Cambridge. Creditors may present claims until June 2, 1932, with hearings set for July 15, 1932 at 10 oclock in the forenoon in Cambridge. Administrator F. F. Tuttle states the deadlines and procedures.
The board at Creighton’s Block will hold a meeting Wednesday at 7 o clock. Licenses and permits presented at that time will be considered. Bilson chairs, Irwin serves as secretary, with Binks noted in the record.
A long year in 1931 is summarized with memory of Maynard High School teams and players. Highlights include Maynard High boys basketball 26 26 tie with Hudson High for Midland League pennant, St Casimir’s debut, Concord Town Team’s strong showing, and Marlboro Tigers girls champs. Individual standouts include Asbjornsen and Normie Sims, and notes on tennis, hockey, football and track. The piece reflects on Polish youth in sports, semi pro football, and future potential as 1932 opens.
A childhood recollection lists major 1931 events including the Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne’s death in a Kansas crash, Wiley Post and Harold Gatty’s world flight, the Akron airship, Piccard’s stratosphere ascent, the German flying boat Do X, Starr Faithfull’s mystery death, Hoover era diplomacy, Edison’s death, Pope Pius XI radio address, Spain’s republic shift, Sir Hubert Wilkins Arctic dive, Gandhi in London, Manchuria invasion, and Managua earthquake killing about 2000.
Weekly highway fatality total reached 15 equal to last year but below prior week. Registrar Morgan T. Ryan cites Christmas holidays shortening the reporting period and urges speed curbs on dangerous curves. Traffic offenses show 117 drunk driving convictions and 783 licenses suspended or revoked, with 99 for drunk driving and 82 for insurance cancellations.
Vicinity in Concord hosts Regular meeting of Council No 2 United Spanish War Veterans at Concord State Armory. Capt Dolan of H Co 182nd Infantry provided quarters. delegates from Marlboro Hudson Natick Framingham Concord attended. Officers discussed pension increases, Soldier's Relief costs, and urging national pension bills. Next meeting set for Jan 31 1932 in Natick. The death of council mascot Heinie the dog noted.
Concord pupils marked the end of term with two Christmas assemblies at the Peter Bulkely School. Grades 5 and 6 presented a Christmas Play The Star in the East directed by Miss Marion Gorham. Junior High featured a Nativity pageant under Miss Emma F Clahane. Carols by the school orchestra complemented both programs.
Scene by scene details list shepherds Mary Joseph three kings angels and chorus from grade school pageant with Miss Reynolds and Miss Youngquist directing. Cast includes Bobby Dempsey Patricia Gower Catherine Wragg Anna Rizzitano and Margaret Doyle among others with musical selections Stars and Stripes Forever and Jolly Old St Nicholas featured.
A fragment notes Peter Muscato connected with Jingle Sells as a member of the class. The text is incomplete and offers limited context about roles or dates. The readable portion identifies the names and affiliations but lacks full event details.
The Ellms house on State Street drew many motorists with a Christmas illumination. The Hill community gathering at J and Mr. Charles H.W. featured decorations, many presents for youngsters, about thirty attendees, and refreshments. Miss Nancy Way danced at the Waltham Club Saturday night. William Garfield hosted friends from Hudson over the weekend.
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