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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1929

Page

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Eight Miles of Pipe Line Beer Appropriation Sought

Be er appropriation discussion in Maynard centers on finishing eight miles of sewerage pipe line. Contractors face rock on Railroad street delaying work while crews lay about three and a half miles already. The committee aims to fund about 100900 to complete this year and seeks legislative approval to raise town bonds. Permanent street improvements hinge on completing pipe line connections.

Maynard Railroad Street E Street Railad

Country Club Elects Officers in Annual Meeting

The Maynard Country Club elected officers and appointed committees this week. George H. Gutteridge was re elected president with John Connors as vice president and Ray Veitch as secretary. Treasurers and governors were named along with greens and house committees and the club tournament and handicap chair.

Maynard Country George H. Gutteridgeeridan Harry Bullard Noble Lorten Joshua Naylor Johnllows Board of Governors Jere Iseman Noble Mon Greens Joshua Aylor John Bellows P. Hurphy Wm. H. Gutteridge Brrank Yden House George Gutteridge Charles Courtney Amend Veitch John Connors P. Coughlin Tournaent Frank Sheridan Club Udicapper

Concord Town Election Feb. 25

Citizens head to the polls Monday February 25 to choose town officers for the coming year. No nominations have been filed and incumbents seek reelection in most posts. Edward Weehan runs for selectman to succeed chairman James Nagle, who is retiring. Two retiring school committee members include Robert Bygrave and Mrs Helen Dexter. Arthur Mann and Mrs Olive Roott vie for the two school seats. Herbert Hosmer seeks reelection as Collector of Taxes, with Herbert S. Send running for Town Treasurer and to combine the two offices.

Canates Edward Weehan Selman James Nagle Robert Bygrave Helen Dexter Arthur Mann Essoors Olive G. Roott Herbert W. Hosmer Herbert

Grand Lodge Officers Visit Odd Fellows Group

The Grand Lodge officers visited the local Odd Fellows lodge in a formal visit aimed at reviewing rituals and strengthening fraternal ties. They met with lodge leaders and discussed cooperative community projects and upcoming events.

ODD Fellows Grand

Hudson Pastor Lectures Here Life Behind Prison Walls

Rev. J. J. Murphy, longtime chaplain at Charlestown State Prison, will lecture on Life Behind Prison Walls at the People's Theatre in Maynard on Sunday evening February 17 under Joyce Kilmer Circle. He will portray prison life with humanizing insight and discuss reforms, backed by years of ministering to inmates and a hoped for strong ticket demand.

Maynard J. J. Murphy St. Michael’s Hudson People’s Theatre Joyce Kilmer New England Fr. Murphy Charlestown

West Acton Lad ies In Concord

West Acton mourns the death of Stephen Ernest Teele born September 23 1908 son of Martha Teele and the late Ernest R Teele He died after an emergency operation for appendicitis at Emerson Hospital A Baptist church funeral was held Tuesday with Rev G L Mickle officiating He leaves his mother three brothers and two sisters all residents of West Acton

Stephen Teele Emerson Hospital Stephen Ernest Teels West Acton Martha Shattuck) Teele Ernest R Teele Actons High School First Baptist Church Jonathan W Henry Sumner J Rachel M Ruth L West ‘Acton the Baptist Church G L. Mickleon Waverley A. Jefferies Teele

Parker suspends Romas J. Sappett license in Hudson

Registrar George A. Parker announced yesterday that Romas J. Sappett of 21 Apsley Street had his license suspended for improper operation in Hudson on January 18.

Hudson Registrar of Motor Vehicles George A. Parker Romas J. Sappett Apsley Stret

Calf Born In No Sudbury Has Two Heads

North Sudbury February 3 A two headed red and black heifer born Thursday night on J D Amirault Marlboro road draws crowds as it is photographed and kept for viewing until Saturday after living until 1 o'clock the next day.

No. Sudbury North Sudbury J.D. Amirault Marlboro Road

Sudbury Resident John Goulding Dies After Illness

Sudbury, John Goulding, 75, died at his South Sudbury home after ten days of heart disease following influenza. Born in Dover, Mass., he lived in Sudbury 52 years, most of them at Hulbert & Rogers where he worked 42 years. He loved hunting, fishing, and maintained a large bird collection and pheasant trade. Survived by wife, two sons Leonard P. and William M. Goulding, three sisters, and will be buried Friday at 2 p.m. Mount Wadsworth Cemetery.

Sudbury John Goulding South Sudbury Mr. Goulding Dover Mass Hulbert & Rogers Goulding Mount Wadsworth Cemetery South

Grange group event features baby pictures and prizes

Concord Grange held a meeting with a baby picture display awarding prizes for the prettiest boy and girl babies. Mrs Adelaide Sims and Mrs Alice Howe helped install Grange officers and entertainment included vocal solos. A Maynard Boxboro attendance, Whist gatherings, and a forthcoming operetta with a Valentine social were announced.

Adelaide Sims Loraine Koch Concord Grange Benjamin Clarke Maynard Grange Boxboro Grange Sims Alice Howe Boxboro ‘Grange Edith Rasmuseen Tremont Street Frank Sheridan Bent Avenue Mary Lawton Brooks Street Edith Coulter

Ash Wednesday Mass At Help of Christians Church

Attendees filled every seat at the 7 o'clock mass this morning at Help of Christians Church. Ashes were distributed after the service and will be handed out again at 7 45 this evening. Lenten services are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday evenings this week and on Tuesdays and Fridays each week of Lent. Rev. Joseph Mahar led services at the Reformatory today at 1 PM.

Help of Christians Church Joseph Mahar Reformatory

New Members for Maynard Society

A lively meeting of the Ladies Benevolent Society at Union Congregational church Thursday enrolled many new members. Mrs Edna Farnell spoke on Our Foreign Neighbors and shared six years of social work at Dover Neighborhood House. Mrs George H Gutteridge presided.

Ladies Benevolent Society Union Congregational Church Edna Farnell

Concord High Triumphs in Roma Age Play

Concord High School pupils presented The Roma Age by A A Milne in Veterans Building to glowing praise on opening night. The cast included Lois Knowle Sandy Melisande Bobby Gervase Mallory and others delivering romantic and playful performances amid a tale of chivalry and modern life.

A. A. Milne Concord High School Lois Knowle Anne Root Anderson Henry Knowle Norman C. Spencer, Jr Melisande Molly Harlow Sandy Bobby Gordon Cunningham Gervase Mallory Carl E. Pearson Jane Betty Ruad Geraldine Hannon Knowles Krn Ralph Macone Susan Daniel Keyes Pediar Alice Helen Fahey Knowie Mr. Knowle Gervase

The Family Upstairs A High School Hit At Welilam Street Hall

Maynard High School Class of 1929 presented The Family Upstairs a farce comedy Friday evening Feb 8 at Welilam Street hall. Miss Jane Boicourt as Mrs Heller and Waine Sjoblom as Mr Heller drew applause for their strong portrayals. Virginia Lawson and Albert Connors led as Louise Heller and Charles Grant with solid stage presence. The cast included Ruth Bradley Irma Wirta George Glickman and Annabelle Murphy. The production coached by Miss Mary P Thompson featured music by Bob Sheridan for dancing after the show.

Maynard High School Welilam Street Heller Louise Mrs Heller Jane Boicourt Mr. Heller Waine Sjoblom George Brayden Willie Annabelle Margaret Murphy Laiwson Mr Connors Ruth Brad

Concord Board of Trade Meets with John W Downes Speaker

The Concord Board of Trade held its Thursday meeting in Haton hall High school building with Vice President Robert W Carter presiding. Principal speaker John W Downes counsel for the Massachusetts Federation of Insurance Companies spoke on The State and the Automobile Compulsory Insurance Law and presented views supporting the former registrar Frank A Goodwin’s proposal for a state fund and state management. A social hour followed with refreshments served.

Concord Concord ‘Board of Trade Haton Hall Robert W Carter John W Downes Massachusetts Federation of Insurance Companies Frank A Goodwin

Posture talk and scout meetings at vestry

Miss Helen Wilcox, a Boston School of Physical Education graduate, spoke on Posture to Be Prepared Club girls at Union Congregational church vestry Friday afternoon. Cloverleaf Girl Scouts and Troop 4 Boy Scouts met at the vestry Friday evening.

Helen Wilcox Boston School of Physical Education Union Congregational Church Cloverleaf Girl Scouts Boy Scouts

Maynard Club Hosts Large Afternoon of Talent

The Maynard Woman's Club held a dramatic afternoon at the high school auditorium with a one act comedy The Florist Shop by Beatrice Jordan Ruth Finn Guyer Fowler and Walter Crowther. Vocal solos were by Mrs Victor Salloway.

Maynard Womans Club Beatrice Jordan Ruth Finn Guyer Fower Walter Crowther Victor Salloway Charles H.walker Flora Macorda Jesse Bell Esther Case Grace Merrick State Federation of Women’s Club Clinton Woman’s Club Edna Farnell State Federation Statler Boston

Square Crooks shines in three act comedy by Council K of C

Maynard Feb 13 two night run drew crowded houses for Square Crooks a modern three act comedy. Jane Ellison Kay Ellison and Eddie Ellison Michael Welch detective and gang scenes drew strong stage presence from Alice Healey Loretta Mullin John Johnston and John Bandalavich. Director Rev Leo McCabe praised as the show earned Broadway level applause and the audience left pleased.

Maynard Jane’ Ie Orium Theaynard Council K. of C Alice Healey Kay Ellison Eddie Ellison Francis Cleary Bridget O’rourke Loretta Mullin Miss Mullin John J. Donahue Harry Welch Helen Doyle Jane Brown Larry Scott John Johnston John Bandalavich Mike Ross Patrick J. McGrath Timothy Hogan Sorrow Mary Kelley

Woman District Attorney Speaker West Concord Event

Mrs Emma Fall Schofield assistant district attorney of Massachusetts will discuss how government works at the West Concord Woman's Club meeting in Odd Fellows hall. The talk titled What a Good Citizen Should Know follows planning by the legislative committee chaired by Mrs Frank S Walker with Mrs H B Shepard hosting the social tea.

West Concord Emma Fall Schofield Commonwealth of

Fine program in Sudbury course at Town Hall

The Ly nceum lecture series resumes with the third meeting in Sudbury Town Hall on Friday February 15 at 8 15. Entertainers include Nan Lagerstedt a noted humorist and impersonator Edward MacHugh baritone a frequent radio performer and Paul Anderson pianist and accompanist.

Sudbury Lynceum Town Hall Nan Lagerstedt Edward MacHugh Paul Anderson

Maynard political shake up as longtime selectman loses

Frank S. Binks, a 15 year selectman veteran, goes down to defeat at the Maynard town election. William O. Strout leads with 1006 votes, Joseph Schwab follows, Edwin Variton earns 949, and Binks ends with 886. Rev. Bason Cross defeats Oliver Trees for school committee. Herbert W. Martin wins assessor. four constables elected. 1675 votes cast of 2418 registered voters.

Frank S. Binks Board of Selectmen Frank Binks William O. Strout Joseph Schwair Edwin Variton Bason Cross St. George's Church Oliver C. Trees Herbert W. Martin John Edwards Nicholas Driscoll John Connors Harold Hanson Sanderson Frank Binks Edwin Carlton Joseph Schwab William Sevey Eason Cross Sstole's Aake Oliver Trees Y Suitc Frank Downey Haroki Hangon Frank HE. Sanderson Alfred E. McAleary George H. Gutteridge William H Mann Christopher Wilson William P. Scully Board of Public Welfare J. R. Matzkin Board of Health Nellie C. May Public Library Lewis N. Shaw William Bishop William H. Brindley Soldiers Memorial John King Michael Nee William Baron Eva Frye Alice Joyce Alice Lyons Alice Smith Leslie McGarry Inez McDonald Cornelius Callahan Michael Lesage Laura Tobin Herbert Usher John Keegan Florence Mann John Hanson Alfred E. McCleary Frank E.sanderson

Longtime Selectman Frank Binks Falls Short After 15 Wins

Maynard notes a historic upset as Frank Binks, a stalwart dry advocate and long time Republican selectman, loses his seat after fifteen straight caucus and town elections victories. The town witnesses a dramatic political shakeup that ends a record era and prompts questions about his political return.

Maynard selects P Joseph Schnair for town board post

P Joseph Schnair, a 14 year Maynard businessman, former warden of seven years and ex president of the Rod and Gun Club, is named to the Board of Selectmen. He is active in social life and holds multiple lodge titles including chancellor of Progressive Lodge and past dictator of Maynard Lodge.

P. Joseph’ Schnair Board of Selectmen Maynard Rod and Gun Schnair Progressive Lodge, K. of Grand Lodge WU i Bank K. of P Maynard Lodge Méose Ee Noble Grand Assabet Lodge Manchester Unity Hudsom Lodge of Elks

Citizens Caucus In South Acton Call Citizens Caucus In South Acton

A town meeting and caucus are planned in Acton Massachusetts with a session on February 19 at 7 45 P M in the town hall for nominating officers including moderator town clerk town treasurer collector of taxes selectman board of public welfare cemetery commissioner school committee health officer and library trustee ahead of the March 4 1929 town election. The town meeting business at 9 AM March 11 will consider articles on fire department funding employee health nurse county aid for extension service street lighting and road resurfacing among others.

Acton Mass Board of Public Welfare Board of Health Memorial Library Town Hall Universalist Church South Acton West Acton Middlesex Trustees County Extension Service Central Street Martin Street Sidney L. Riardson Mar Street Maple Street

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Country Club George Hutteridge Maynard Club IRAND M. J. Murphy Maynard Society Edwin. Carlton Concord High Veterans” Hall John W. Downes Woman's Club Frank Bill Ap Tp Polis Nepal Maynards Politétan Kimiabi Call Citizens Caucus
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