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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1931
Page
4
The February meeting at Mrs Hall’s home opened with a business session led by Miss Emily. Mrs Cutler reported on the Federation Conference with slides by Mrs Ellme about European tours, including a Rhine journey and Oberammergau, plus Miss Glafe’s England trip.
A newspaper item notes a leisurely motor car tour along the western coast to visit places off the beaten track. Marion Eaton is highlighted for her plans to continue the journey to Oxford and Shakespeare land with historical interest cited. Appreciation is expressed for program contributors and a tea reception followed the event with good attendance.
Friends of Sudbury Highway Surveyor Moyes rally to support him as he confronts a rare challenge after ten years in the post. Proponents highlight the growth in road spending from about 3 000 dollars annually to roughly 25 000 dollars for the town's 45 miles of roads. Moyes, a Sudbury native and direct descendant of early Noyes settlers, has long been active in town affairs with his father previously serving as highway surveyor.
Slippery Sunday roads caused a collision damaging several Sudbury vehicles. No injuries were reported and police investigated the scene for contributing factors and weather conditions.
A man and another returning from a call on his wife at a Boston hospital were not injured in an incident. Mr. Vanderpool traveled with three ladies to Boston. they used a B. and W. bus. The two men then returned to Worcester on a RB. and W. bus. The cars were sent to Community Motors Garage for repairs.
Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers has pressed a new bill in the current session to fund about 12 million dollars for veterans hospital facilities across the United States. The measure includes 280 thousand for Redford Massachusetts and 410 thousand for Rutland Massachusetts with broader emphasis on Massachusetts granite in federal buildings.
South Acton Congregational church members of the L. and CL enjoyed two social events last week. A note mentions a meeting at Mrs. Henry L. Capelle’s home on Martin Street for a measuring party. The text also records the death of William Barnett of Sudbury on a recent Wednesday morning, detailing his background and age.
A group of ladies gathered Thursday afternoon for a regular business meeting hosted by Miss Alma Stowell and Mrs. Herbert A Thayer at Maplest. The event featured an art gallery dining room and a guessing contest with rewards and refreshments provided by Mrs Capelle and Mrs Kenneth Reed.
Charles Gepon is ill at his Goodman Hill Road home. Mrs H Way Renlan is confined to her home. Miss Matty Riper Guptilla suffers from Chicago Boston travel. Sudbury Girls Club held its first social and dance at Grange Hall Friday evening. Sixty five couples attended. Members pleased with the success.
Samuel Buscemi, on Block 3 of 5 Florida Road, appeared in district court to answer three charges by the Weal police. He faces drunkenness, assault with a dangerous weapon, and illegal possession of firearms by an alien. The case was continued until Friday with Atty Donahue for the defense and John Connors for the town. A police report alleges a Saturday night gunfire from a City Gems seaman near the Hack on the same block.
The community eyed a brisk March town meeting with candidates for major offices. Alfred G. Bonozsoli, a South Sudbury businessman, plans to stay to the finish as others like Harlan H. Noyes, the current Surveyor, seek reelection based on their records.
Middlesex defeats St Marks of Southboro 2 to 1 in a Saturday hockey game. Teeman Doolittle scored both goals for the winners with Hal Moore assisting. Doolittle opened in the first period and again in the third, while Lowell tied the game for St. Mark's in the second period before Middlesex scored the winner from a scrimmage in front of the net.
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