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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1930
Page
7
The Master Councillor of Old Road Rutherford Bailey Chapter of DeMolay presides over the official visitation. Members gather for ceremonial duties and organizational duties under the chapter’s leadership.
PLUMBING AND HEATING. PLUMBING AND HEATING. Warst. TA 4296S "Maynara"
A petition from Howard J. Billings and four others seeks toll road and street repairs in Acton Middlesex County. The County Court in Cambridge schedules a view and hearing on January 30, 1931, at 11 am with notice posted in public places and printed in the Acton Enterprise.
Public auction to settle Erick Juuso Rissila mortgage breach. The property, Lot Eight on the Maynard plan, described as seventy by sixty five feet, lies along River Road and adjacent to Lot Nine and the Woolen Company land. Sale January 10, 1931, in cash as announced. holder to receive proceeds under record.
Quincy reports an official visitation by Representative DeMolay and State master councillor to L D Wilson Chapter Maynara at the Masonic hall Monday night. Alexander Hardine, former Old Colony Chapter master councillor and DeMolay representative, accompanies. This marks the first official state visit to the local chapter, with an expected large turnout of about 42. The initiatory degree will be exemplified.
The West Concord Union Church will hold its annual supper and business meeting in the church banquet hall next Tuesday evening January 6. Supper under Mrs Edward A Comeairi direction will be served at a quarter past six. A church meeting of the West Concord Union Religions Society is also noted.
Middlesex County Commissioners will view and hear residents of Boxboro on a proposed relocation and repair of the road from Site Road Route No 2A near Lib by Square Road to Acton line. Notice to property owners and newspapers is required with a public view set for January 23, 1931, in Cambridge.
Miss Gene Fletcher of Water town at home for holiday recess. The South Acton Improvement Association plans Military history party nights on January 7 and 31, February 3 and 17, March 10 and 21 with prizes for high two or more attendances. Mrs Reginald Stomey hosted a Christmas party for the Middlesex Extension service 4 H sewing club at Improvement rooms Quihi on December 18 with songs games and refreshments. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Reland Nealley at Emerson hospital Concord on December 20.
The Rev Ralph A Barker will lead morning worship on Sunday January 4 at 10 30. The sermon will be by the pastor followed by the Lord s Supper. Sunday school and adult classes occur at 11 45. A preparatory service for Communion is slated for Friday evening January 2 at 7 o clock in the vestry.
Rev. Ralph A. Barker will lead a morning service on Sunday December 28 at 10 30. Sunday school and adult classes begin at 11 45.
Rev. Andrew J. Torsieff leads morning worship on Sunday December 28 at 10 with church school at 12 noon at the Universalist Church.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in the estate of Francis BE Bent, late of Sudbury, for letters testamentary to Charles A. Poutas. Hearing set in Cambridge on January 2, 1931, at 10 a.m. Public notice required weekly for three weeks in Sudbury Enterprise.
A long list of holiday visits and gatherings unfolds from Hudson to Acton and beyond. Families including Reed, Fairbanks, Dreher, and Christie celebrate with relatives and friends, while the Legion plans a surprise wedding shower in West Acton. The State Highway Commission reports road improvements after a snowstorm and Acton residents express civic pride.
The Middlesex Mutual Insurance Company forecloses on the Sumner B. Antis Una Isabel Annis mortgage dated September 17, 1929 for parcel on Summit and Hillside Streets Maynard. The sale is set for January 22, 1931 at 10 am at the premises. The plan shows Lot 1 with familiar boundary lines and measurements. tax and lien status noted. a $400 cash deposit required. balance due at the Concord office within eleven days of sale.
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held Wednesday June 2 at 6 o clock at Town Hall Maynard. The agenda includes routine town business and public comment with minutes and reports available.
Coast Guard Boat No. 290 fired three one pound shells into the stern of the vessel off Menta Point in Fort Pond Bay after seizure. The cabin was estimated at 100000 dollars and 2800 crates of liquor were found on board.
A baby boy joined the family at Emerson Hospital this week, bringing pleasure to Grandpa and Grandma Cole and the wider kin. The event was marked by happiness as relatives welcomed the new member into their family circle.
Maynard High School celebrates a Midland League pennant won by Don Lent's team. Captain Catherine Conghian led the Maynard High girls to dominance with nine of ten court wins. The season saw the Junior High also win most of its games while local men’s teams struggled.
Middlesex County commissioners hear petitions from Concord residents seeking relocation and rebuilding of Main Street and a bridge over the Sudbury River on Elm Street. The order sets a February 3, 1931 view date and publication notices in Concord Enterprise with Sheriff notice and postings for affected parties.
The feature recalls Constanza snub and Misfit's batless season, Maynard High teams sharing honors with Concord rivals, Connors quitting as manager, Lent and Lent's club leadership, and standout athletes from Maynard High, Holy Cross and Dartmouth. The era's chaos and triumphs frame local football, golf, boxing and track milestones.
West Acton notes Christmas gatherings at the Mott family and with Mrs Myre Cummtged and Mr Clarkson of Philadelphia. Peggy Whitcomb celebrated her seventh birthday with a family supper. Friends honored Olg Metz on his 75th birthday. Readers report the community Christmas tree sponsors could not proceed due to lack of funds and planning.
Mrs Alice Ey Porter died December 24 at the home of her oldest daughter Mrs Bertram Hull in Minkese where she had resided part of the year. She was 81, survived by two daughters Mrs Bertram Hall and Mrs William Johnson, two sisters, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by A J Torsleff at the family home and the burial is planned for Mt Hope Cemetery with relatives from here and Brookline attending.
Laurence Dumond reports on a bold forecast of passenger flight at 400 mph reaching 26 000 to 30 000 feet with artificial oxygen. Experts including Colonel James and Maurice von Junkers discuss new high altitude engines separate crew compartments, needs for safer airfields, and pneumatic tube links to cities.
In Philadelphia and Worcester, the Congregational church plans its annual meeting on Wednesday December 31 at 8 p m. Reports on this year's work will be discussed and plans for the coming year outlined.
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