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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1926
Page
1
Fragmentary report recalls a night train delay with multiple passengers stranded near a station. A group of men and women faced cold as they waited for guidance and transport, some seeking shelter while authorities coordinated a later arrival.
At a meeting at Jacob Lauria s home a Finnish civic association was organized to encourage Finnish origin residents to become citizens. The group includes John Edwards Abdennas Otto Jonseli Oscar Vrondtan John Perverson and Lauria. The United Cooperative Society and a labor and dairy network serve as major local Finnish institutions with a combined reach in Maynard.
Frank Talton, a former well known resident, left Friday for Malone New York where he is in business after visiting his son and daughter in Concord Junction. Frances Ormofid recently left the Glain Manufacturing Co was surprised by friends and coworkers who presented her with a purse of money.
Maynard February report notes Riz Slo jailed for one year after trial. Chief Connors prosecuted the case. Selectman Frank Binks, then police chief, appeared at court as a potential witness. The blotter is cleared of the Hayes Street murder.
February 16 report says Maynard faces the biggest snow storm of the generation with 75 street department workers, Driscoll 4a corp, and permanent firemen rushing to clear streets and sidewalks. CM and H bus line tests the plows. service to Leominster, Acton, and Concord resumes as crews stay on duty. projected snow removal costs exceed $2,000.
Thomas Taylor 71 longtime Concord resident died Saturday at home after long heart trouble. Funeral Monday from his Highland Park residence with a nine o clock Mass of Requiem at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Burial in St Bernard's Cemetery Concord. Bearers included John Doyle F Kelley Charles Bowie Frank Carr and William Murd of Concord Junction and Kelley of Maynard.
Duane F. Carpenter is seriously ill at his Dudley Road residence due to pneumonia. He is receiving treatment at home and is under medical care.
The caucus results show three seats filled by May Wood Reed for three years and John R. Comley as treasurer. James Taser becomes collector. Nathan H. Daniels named auditor. A C Blerenbroad is confined to his home with a sprained ankle after a fall.
Emerson and Tomkins win at caucus nominated without opposition for town offices. The ticket lists William D. Cross town clerk Arthur A Maguin assessor Chilot Devot overseer of the poor Herbert S Townsend town treasurer Chil Cabot auditor Herbert W Hosmer collector Silas A Bean John J Dee James B Finan William G Ryan constables Henry B Thompson water and sewer commissioner Warren B Goddard board of health August G Ziegler municipal ity Harry P Richepgoon tree warden Mrs Bessie K a Rev Cleland Francis Adams Allen Freend Edward ee moe committee L Gilmore Edw
Veteran's building hosted Friday and Saturday shows directed by Mrs. Lamb. Students performed Faith of Our Fathers and The Pilgrims to benefit Concred High School Athletic Association. Notable features included processional passages, historical groupings, symbolic costumes, graceful chanting and incidental music.
General John J. Pershing, slightly ill, moved north today to deliver his message to President Coolidge. A severe snow storm hit New England for a second time in less than a week, with four inches of snow already fallen by 8 a.m. disrupting transportation.
Concord speakers addressed aims of the Legion and key legislative issues. Major William W Wade chaired the Middlesex County Council and gave remarks with State Department representation. Major Michael J Vee received a past commander's emblem from retiring commander Major Michael Dee.
Robert Lester of 38 Arthur Street reports a 32 calibre bullet entered his home during the past week. The projectile lay in the room and could have endangered any person, prompting Lester to urge the identification of the shooter, likely a boy, and to stress that careless firearm use is dangerous to the public.
Petitioners seeking a Maynard cooperative bank charter received a Friday hearing before the state bank commissioners at the state house. Attorney Alfred E. McCleary spoke for the petitioners noting 1500 shares were subscribed and expressing optimism about eventual charter approval.
Robert Lester deputy of Odd Fellows District 1 gave an address of Fellowship at a meeting at West Acton Lodge Monday night. The third degree was exemplified on a Maynard. A large delegation of Maynard Odd Fellows attended the meeting.
Company F of Waltham lost to Company H of Concord in an exciting basketball contest last week, with a final score of 26 to 20.
The 1920 law provides U S veterans who served in the China Relief, Spanish American War, or Philippines campaigns up to 1902 with pension rights. Many claims have been approved or denied. reapplications are allowed under the same law if medical reports show continuing disability. Eligible veterans may receive up to $30 monthly, with conditions based on age and disability from service or misconduct.
Acton's old time fiddler contest to be held at Exchange Hall in February for the Middlesex county championship attracts entrants. Isaac Boland of Marlboro, 86, a Lyonhurst prize winner, plays a fiddle carved from his wedding bed by his son in law Louis Laporte. J. J. Colleary, Marlboro, 60, also a Lyonhurst prize recipient, competes alongside C. L. Bowie of Concord 66, Newell Chester Harvard 74, and William Fiske of Acton 69. Hibbard's orchestra will provide music for the old time dance linked to the contest.
The West Acton Woman's group met in the vestry of a Baptist church on Monday afternoon. Mrs Ida Goes spoke on What We Mean by U S. Mrs Hasel Blanchard led music and Mrs Ida MacGregor hosted. George W Towne was taken to the Waltham Hospital with a fractured collar bone. Selectman A R Jenks plans a Palm Beach trip. Webber Blanchard returned from a week away. A H Gilmore of Clinton visited town. Walker of the Concord Reformatory spoke on Prison Life at GAR hall with a ensuing collation hosted by A N Herders.
Maynard voters cast 1586 of 2117 ballots in a quiet election at Cooperative Hall. The tight contest for Overseers of Poor drew 714 for Wm. P. Scully and 713 for John C. Thompson, with a recount planned. Nellie May won a 13 year term as Trustee of the Public Library amid a broad slate of town offices.
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