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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1931
Page
7
Maynard town officers announce a Board meeting to be held Wednesday at 7 o clock in Creighton s Block. Items include applications for licenses or permits and other business presented at that time. Signed by Chairman Sparks and Secretary Eschnair.
Public auction to foreclose a mortgage on land in Acton and Boxborough Massachusetts. The parcel includes 136 acres with buildings and fixtures described by metes bounds, plus an adjacent one acre tract. Sale held February 28 at 2 30 p m at 100 Madison Street Boston MA.
Marlboro High, with three varsity players reinstated, beat Bayolaynard High 34 to 19 in the Midland league opener. Hastings paced the offense, Joubert added key shots, and Marlboro built a 21 to 6 lead by halftime before extending it in the final period.
A humorous note recalls Horace Greeley’s famed illegible handwriting and a persistent typesetter who finally deciphered a phrase about government duty to humanity after a chicken left ink marks on copy. The anecdote reflects early American journalism and the humor of newsroom life.
The Sudbury Post American Legion earns a state citation for best record and perfect dues, earns invitation to sit at the head table during a February 7 banquet at the Hotel Statler in Boston. The post numbers 39 members, about 100 percent of eligible town men. Stephen M W Gray denies candidacy for Selectman as rumors swirl in local political machine activity.
In Missouri's state penitentiary a note recalls Jimmy Valentine the safecracker and his later aid to a trapped girl. The story contrasts fiction with the prison reality amid changing political control and administrative notes in Jefferson City.
A Chicago bulletin from the American Research Foundation states that 26,718,000 of 28,670,332 cars in the Americas are registered in the United States. Canada has 1,168,188 vehicles and 81,977 miles of highway. South America totals 688,668 vehicles led by Argentina with 364,787 and Brazil with 188,349.
Local West Acton items record engagement of Margaret Perdelwitz and H A Pedelwitz, fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Blanchard, a Cuba trip plan with Virginia Sanderson, a large West Acton supper and upcoming February 23 entertainment, February 9 Woman's Club lecture by Rev. John N. Mark, Carolline Derby featured soloist, health updates, and community notes on residents, store visits, and social gatherings.
A survey of inmate records reveals presence of lock specialists among prisoners at the penitentiary, indicating specialized skills within the facility.
In a brief village chronicle, Mrs. Mellie Dudley’s fall on ice during convalescence from tonsil surgery causes a broken right arm and ongoing hospital visits. Dell Wamboldt family relocates to a newly vacated Massa chusetts Ave. home. Miss Mary Lawrence completes a Fitchburg home sewing course, earning a broad credential in pattern selection, fabric use, alterations, and dress assembly, ready to work in all lines.
Dublin maps a massive gathering as more than a million Roman Catholic pilgrims are expected for the International Eucharistic Congress in June. A planning committee aims to provide 80,000 beds in Dublin with private hosts offering about 20,000, while ships will serve as hotels at Scotsman’s Bay and ferries will shuttle guests to Kingstown.
A Maynard sport column delivers an inside look at a youth with an unusual theme for a scholastic article. The piece offers a candid portrait and hints at outcomes beyond ordinary school sports coverage.
The story recalls Italian Mike Tannatelli, captain of Milgord HH’s undefeated 1929 team, a standout halfback and outfielder. His father’s illness tested him as he kept the tailor shop open after practice, balancing sport and family duties while pursuing business success.
The text compiles scattered notes on Gardner game culture with mentions of Nettie Gruber and Yalé track stars. It references weaker sex perspectives, miniature basketball, gym songs, and notable figures like Eddie Rotan and Red Lanigan. It hints at university football shifts and local club actions.
The item notes teams and players amid chatter on forming a league with Fitchburg Norwood and Gardner. The piece mentions Mie P 8 L and a dentist might help pull the Red Sox out tonight. Manager Tony Co hambo says Cal aims to regain local laurels as plans for a ten team circuit for the Yiprels proceed next year.
The church plans a Sunday morning sermon on Facing Life Bravely and notes a busy week. Four men were appointed as ushers, annual reports are available, and a sleigh ride for at least 25 youths is planned. Ladies Benevolent Society meets Thursday. General Electric rep visits at 3. rehearsals for a pageant drama occur nightly at 7:30. Men’s Fraternal League meets next Tuesday at 6 with refreshments.
Rev George L Thurlow preached on First That Which Ie Natural Ten That Which is Spiritual at the morning service of Trinitarian Congregational Church The children's sermon was The French Medal The musical program included Reverie Teach Me O Lord Melody and Grand Choeur A special service music of worship was held in the evening The combined choir directed by Miss Guerite L Barnes sang selections by Purcell Haydn Westley Kopyloff and Parry The service began at 5 PM A new exhibit opened Sunday at Smaler to Lexington road with Peter Yte of Banfi Alberta and Mrs Whyte formerly Miss Catherine Robb of this town as the exhibitors The paintings show Canadian scenes including the Canadian Rockies The exhibition will run through the week
Concord chapter of the Unitarian Laymen's League held a smoker in the vestry of the Meeting House in the evening with President Roger C Fenn presiding. Rev Edward B Daniels of Santa Barbara California gave an address the members greatly enjoyed.
Members of the West Concord Woman's Club were guests of Mrs Robert Walker at Elm Street last Monday afternoon. Club interests were discussed over a chafing dish luncheon served with Mrs Kenneth Young and Mrs Ernest Kelley pouring.
Warren L Bishop, District Attorney of Middlesex County, will be the guest speaker at a public event. He will discuss local legal priorities and community concerns in the Middlesex area.
February report says 30 to 40 defendants plan to face a superior criminal court in East Cambridge on a March 2 start date. Assoc Dist Atty Fr etie A Crafts leads the government case with a special sitting and a judge to be assigned. One defendant, Joseph LeMay of Law 8, was arraigned on charges of conspiring to steal property from Trans Insurance, Employers' Insurance, and Corp Ltd, pleading not guilty. Bail set at $2000.
About 36 men joined a Rotary club organized bus trip from Square at 5 p m to see the Boston Bruins play the Falcons at the Boston Garden. Passengers included Walter O Brign Ixland Wood Hohn man A Reardon Harry P Ni ector Buteau Dr James J H Waleh Rev Andrew J Cornett and others.
Seventeen new names were added to the local voter list during a registrar session held last night. Notable entrants include Rex L Harris Pope Street, Mary G Clark High Street, Grace W Buteau Grove Street, and Irene Morel Carlton Street, among others.
Marlboro Young women from Peoples National Bank enjoyed a theatre party last night. After dinner at the Plantation Inn the group attended the Nina Rosa performance at the Majestic Theatre in Boston.
A local woman is named sponsor for a Marlboro dinner to be tendered to Judge Schofield Judge Sadie L Shu and Asst Atty General Sybil Holmes. The event occurs Thursday night at the Statler Boston with Mrs Helen K Shaw of this town and Portia Law among patronesses. The committee is led by Mrs Frank Rachder Mrs Frank G Allen and Anna C M Tillinghast.
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