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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1931

Page

2

Rich and Glowing Legion Show Delights KS Veterans Hall

A lively two hour Legion show at the Kansas Veterans Hall draws capacity crowds on Thursday Friday and Saturday. Performers include Rita Hills Mrs Puller and Miss Locke with solos and dances, scenes like Antiques and My Dream Big Parade delighting the audience. Encores are implied as demand rises and many attend a second time.

Légion Rita Hills Ember Leon Berkeley Wheeler Coolidge Roger Ke Alien Mee Hosmer Alcott Arton

Died Suddenly F C Elmes of West Concord

West Concord resident F C Elmes died suddenly of a heart attack last Tuesday in Falmouth where he lived the past three years. Funeral services were held at his sister Mrs Waldo P Lapham’s home with pastors and family pallbearers present. burial followed in Sleapy Hollow Cemetery. Elmes, born April 3 1874 in Cambridge, lived in West Concord since childhood and worked as an engineer at the Massachusetts Reformatory before marrying Josie Chase in 1905.

West Concord Frank QO. Elmes Falmouth Waldo P Lapham Main Street Bhmes Alfred Wheeler Stone West Concord Union Church Guy Dimes Waldo P. Lapham Robert Archer Maynard Percy Sweet Alfred C. L. Loring James Lockhart West Falmout Sleapy Hollow Mr. Stone Mr. Elmes Cambridge Amos Harriet Elmes Josie ‘Chase Massachusetts Reformatory Canton Allstom Peard Habel Hime Guy Elmes

Sale of Liquor Reported in 1866 Town of Acton

The Acton town liquor agent’s report covers February 1866 to February 1867. It notes rum and whiskey sales, costs for licenses and salaries, and a net gain cited at about $4.63 with a $25 salary for the agent. The document highlights a close connection between liquor business and town finances.

Aconisb Massachusetts Treasury Canever

More Clothing Donations Sought by Maynard Relief Group

Maynard Citizens Relief committee seeks more underwear stockings shoes and children s wear. The group lists James Coughlan as chairman Rev Mathew Vance secretary Harold Morgan treasurer with members Allen Hall B J Coughlin and K Paul Hilander. Donations to the relief fund may be given to Harold Morgan at Maynard Trust Co.

Maynard Citizens’ Relief Committee James Coughlan Mathew Vance Harold Morgan Harry Templeton Allen Hall B. J. Coughlin K. Paul Hilander J. Francis Cleary Thomas, Doyle G. W. Fowler Arthur Woodart Albert Murphy F. H. Salisbury William Lovering Bertha Carmichael The Maynard Trust Co

Bonazzoli Announces Candidacy for Highway Surveyor

Albert G. Bonazzoli of South Sudbury is urged to run for Highway Surveyor at the Town Meeting. He formerly supervised Perini & Sons road projects and served with the American Army in World War I. He is linked to G Bonazzoli & Sons and owns Bonazzoli Grounds Ice Co in South Sudbury. The Maynard and Stow Boy Scout Troop will meet at Roosevelt School tonight.

Albert G. Bonazzoli South Sudbury Bonazzoli Perini & Sons Sieg Bonazzoli Goals of End Ice Co Sucbury Maynar Brey Roosdvelt

Lincoln talk and club events at West Concord meeting

District Attorney Warren L. Bishop spoke at the West Concord Woman's club gathering in Odd Fellows hall, praising Lincoln and reading poems. Louise Higginbottom was thanked for probation work. A reception followed with singing, a State Federation report, a charity card party planned for March 30, and Salvation Army relief gifts noted.

West Concord Warren L. Bishop West Concord Woman's Club Odd Fellows Hall Abraham Lincoln Louise Higginbottom Ivan Servais E L Bumford John Adams Boston Gay Fernald Warner Hall Leste Moore Canor Salvation Army Relief Fund Ralph Logan Geo. Montague Edward Wright

Maynard Man John E. Murphy Dies at 51 at Work

John E Murphy of Maynard collapsed while spreading sand on Walnut Street and died shortly after at Dr Edward Flahertys office. Dr M Hunter ruled heart trouble. He left a wife and nine children and was a noted local athlete. Funeral is set for St Bridget s Church with a 9 AM requiem and parish burial.

Maynard John E Murphy Roosevelt Street Walnut Street Edward Flaherty M. Hunter Hudson Murphy Henry DeLaney Charles Eckstrom Waltham Robert French Lexington Edward John Richard Joseph Eleanor Barbara Murphy Stt. Bridget’s Church

Mrs. Fernald Heads West Concord WCTU Branch

The West Concord Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at the West Concord Union church parlors. Mrs. Herbert Shepard resigned after 25 years as secretary due to poor health. Mrs. Guy G. Fernald was re elected president. Other officers include Mrs. Edgar H. Hatch first vice president, Mrs. George A. Montz second vice president, Mrs. Herbert L. Day secretary, and Mrs. William J. Cossley treasurer. Meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month after two in the afternoon.

West Concord Woman's Christian Temperance Union West Concord Union Herbert ¢- Shepard Herbert Shepard Guy G. Fernald Edgar H. Hatch George A. Montzgurné Herbert L. Day William. J. Cossley

Digester Explosion Kills Maynard Brill at Powder Plant

Maynard Brill age 22 son of Fred and Mrs Brill of Adams street died when a digester exploded at the nitro cotton department of the American Powder company. The steel vessel and building were destroyed, losses estimated at 10000. Survived by parents two sisters and a brother. Funeral held Monday at home with Rev. Ernest Lyman Mills. Burial in Glenwood cemetery.

Maynard Fred Bril Fred Brill Adams Street Fletcher Corner American Powder Company Powder Company Mr.Brill Ernest Lyman Mills the Methodist Church Glenwood Cemetery

The Romantic Young Lady at Veterans Building

The Romantic Young Lady by Martinez Sierra presented by Cond High School under Miss Gertrude He Rideout plays Thursday at 7 30 p m with a repeat on Friday. Strong youth and beauty on stage with Betty Aud Molly Harlow Norman Spencer Elizabeth Blodgett Trise Vente Margaret McGann Elizabeth Dempsey Norman, Frederick John W Brigham Elbert Seeckts William Rudd in a well trained cast offering an evening of rare enjoyment.

Someries Veterans Building Martinez Sierra Gertrude Betty Aud Molly Harlow Norman Spencer Elizabeth Blodjett Vente Margaret McGann Elizabeth Dempsey Frederick John W. Brigham Elbert Seeckts William Rudd

Concord Town Caucus Names Nominees for Board Seats

About sixty of Concord’s voters attended the Citizens Caucus at Veterans’ Hall Monday evening nominating four candidates for three School Committee seats and listing numerous town posts. Leon F. Foss leads with Dr Philip T. Flavin named for the Board of Health as members reflect shifting terms and reassignments.

Concord Citizem Veterans” Buyjann Joser Leon F Minnie C. Moore Angie M. Rodday Annie B. Walker Moore Rodday Foss Philip T Flavin Board of Health Gladys BH. H. Husmer William Wheeler Berkeley Wheeler JB. Farnham Smith Elizabeth F. Brennan B. Yarnham Smith William D. Cross Raymond Wheeler James L Adams Harold L Judkins George E. Jones Board of Public Welfare David G. Sheehan Herbert .S. Townsend Chilton Cap Herbert Townsend Silas A. Bean John J Dee James HE. Finea William G. Ryan Hugh F Leith Leon F. Foss Ralph C. Piper Brekeley Wheeler Thomas McPhillips Charles* Francis Adams

Maynard Santi Incident In Medford Car Down Embankment

Maynard Santi of Acton had his auto start and roll downhill while he cranked it in Medford. The vehicle dropped a 1 foot embankment landing upside down with Jeannette Centamaro and Chester Donadio inside. Their mother Margaret Centamaro was knocked down with a knee injury. Maynard was not harmed. Cajareso attempted to drive the woman and children home when the car slipped on ice and tossed him to the ground.

Maynard—Santi Galareo Ag &4 Acton Maynard Medford Childers Jeannette Centamaro Chester Donadio Margaret Centamaro Cajareso

Woman’s Club Hosts Relief Fund Event At High School

Maynard women stage a short home talent play and food sale to aid the Maynard Citizens Relief Committee. Huldah Taylor presided at the opening session. Mrs Nellis Wilson led the program with vocal solos by Mrs Carrie Derby. Cast members include Mrs Agnes Howe Miss Helen Hinchliffe and others.

Maynard Maynard Citizens Relief Committee Maynard ‘Woman's Club Peig de Huldah Taylor Nellis Wilson Carrie _Derby West Concord Anna Agnes Howe Helen Hinchliffe Grace Salloway Helen Siswick Rachel McCleary Helen’ MacPherson Flora Macurda Chals Beatrice Ames King Mur

Concord Police Association Ball Dazzles At Armory

The Concord Police Association held the first ball at the State Armory last night in a brilliant event. About 400 couples formed a grand march led by Robert E. B. Goodwin and Mrs Liam G. Ryan with Police Chief William G. Ryan and Mrs Goodwin. Invited guests included Col. Robert B. Goodwin and several district officials. The night showcased the department’s celebrated efficiency in a festive public gathering.

Concord Concord Police Association State Armory Old Town Robert EB. Goodwin Iliam G. Ryan William G. Rya Robert E. Goodwit Concord Police Department Robert B. Goodwin Raymond Wheeler Edward .W. Sheehan Board of Selectmen Howard A. Wilson Edward B. Caiger District Court Pierre A. Northrup Prescott Keyes Charles H. Mason Concern Herald Warren Maynar John J.xellner Lincoln Michael Foley Polce Acton John J. Doe

Old Folks Ball Marks Seventeenth Annual White Cross Guild Event

Maynard reports the 17th annual Old Folks ball at the high school auditorium under the White Cross Guild. Thirty five couples led a grand parade in period costumes, with Frank Sheridan's orchestra providing music for dancing until midnight. Proceeds fund welfare work.

Maynard White Cross Guild P. H. Murphy Frank Sheridan Bsy Gertrude Morgan Humber Ruth Weir Frances Fearns Winifred Tobin Mary Higgins Mary Tobin Ruth Hunt Irene Lemoine Rita Bariteau Elizabeth Mahoney Lynn Catherine Coughlan Julia White Rosaline Hines Frank Brayden, Jr Walter Fairbanke John Johnson Joseph Dineen Irene O'Donnell Helen Morgan

Town Elects Officials in Close Annual Election

The annual town meeting underlines a big turnout as Frank Binks wins a 17th term as Selectman with George Elson and Charles Irwin elected to the board. Howard Herbert re elected tax collector. Oswald Drechsler joins the school committee. Patrick McGrath becomes Assessor. a Sunday moving picture ban referendum passes decisively.

Frank S. Binks George Elson Charles Irwin Frank Binks Board of Samuel Frank Punch Howard Herbert Vax Gavin Taylor Oswald Drechsler James N. Ledgard George Stockwell Patrick H. McGrath Christopher Wilson Tierney Alfred E. McCleary Frank E. Sanderson Thomas Smith Raymond Jones James Tojenn Leake Qean Leans’ Sabomeee Ohn Jo Nathan pee _ Selectman Unree SUES Samuel Lever J. Howard Hestbert Oswald C. Drechsler James J. Legard Thomas Tierney Maynard Frank B Saunderson Alfred B. McCleary George H. Gutteridge Joseph Foster Igh School George D. Hilson Wis Eiterprige Elson Selectman Franks Terprise C. Drechsler Steta Legion

Obituary for Maynard-Frank Smith former Stow resident

Maynard-Frank Smith 66 longtime Stow native dies at his sister Mrs Haynes 17 Brooks Street He had been ill for weeks and died yesterday morning He is survived by sisters Mrs Haynes and Mrs Burt L Hartwell Auburndale and brother Hi Smith Stow Funeral services tomorrow at 2 pm at Mrs Haynes home Reverend Meathen Vance Union Congregational Church will conduct with Fran Field of Boston as soloist Burial in Hillside Cemetery Stow

Maynard Frank ~ Smith Haynes Brooks Street Stow Andrew J. Smith Haynés Burt L. Hartwell Auburndale Hi Smith Méeithen Vance Union Congregational Church Fran Field Boston Inturmens Hillside Cemetery

Physical Education Demonstration at Mayville Public Schools

The third annual physical education exhibition will be held at High School Auditorium on February 19 at 3 PM. Students from junior high to high school perform relay races tumbling wand drills flag drills folk dances and apparatus work with a 25 cent admission.

Grange Whist Event At Central Street Home

Anntranae Grange of Pal of Husbandry held a Tuesday afternoon whist at Mrs. Aims T Rae gean on Central street. A large gathering enjoyed a pleasant evening with Mrs. W A Rice winning the main prize and Mrs. Madeline DeMare and Mrs. Louise Wright receiving the consolation and second prizes.

Grange Anntranae Grange W.A. Rice Madeline DeMare Louise Wright

Also Mentioned on This Page

KS Veterans Hall Concord Talent F. C. Elmes JON Dist Atty Woman's Club John E. Murphy Mrs. Fernald Heads American Powder Mill Philip Lowden Woman’s Club Concord — Police Robert E. Goodwin William G. Ryan White Cross Maynard—. Broderick Wigglesworth Holyoke Sons of St. George Willian Platt East Boston Occavour Earl Kitchener Lodge, Sons. of St. (George Frank Smith
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