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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1925
Page
1
The Maynard board organizes with Carlton as chairman and King as secretary. A longtime selectman is praised for service, and a large slate of reappointments and possible changes are listed. The town plans to appoint several officials and a full meeting on March 9 will consider a new sewage system study.
A Town Hall meeting in West Acton on February 18 saw 131 voters casting ballots in a caucus that pitted Michael Foley against John McNitt for constable, each winning by slim margins. Oliver D. W., Allan Frost, and others were listed with vote totals, while Murray Brown was renominated for selectman and Halli Gace filled a committee vacancy after Waldo Whitcomb declined another candidacy.
Eugene Colbert long respected Maynard resident of 54 years died at home after a long illness. Born in Youghal Ireland in 1850 he moved to Maynard as a youth and helped shape the town with its growth. Survived by son Daniel daughters Margaret Slyman and Roy Sewallell and sister Bridget Hulkyate of Pall River. Funeral services held at St Pots Church with Rev Crowley and other clergy, burial at St Bridget’s Cemetery.
Mrs Frederick Buckley died at her Inez home on Percival Street Monday morning about 10 o clock She was 26 years old and survived by her husband and one daughter five, also by her parents and a sister Mrs Buckley came from Newfoundland last summer Funeral services were held at St Bridget s church a requiem mass was celebrated Burial was in St Bridget s cemetery A meeting of the Board of Governors was held Monday evening Committees appointed included B C Coughlin Herbert E Brayden Arthur Bariteau Arthur Sullivan J J Ledgard greens Joshua Naylor J J Ledgard Frank Brayden Frank Prue Dennis White house committee John Connors Wm J Brayden W X Macurda F Sanderson O C Trees membership and Oliver C Trees official handicapper An increase in guest fee was made
A Concord February circus by Concord High School girls dazzled Veterans Hall with clowns acrobats trained animals and musical numbers led by Miss Mary T. Sargent and assisted by Mr. Harley G. Hodgkins and W Edward Lamb. The show featured Miss Gladys Graham as ring master and Miss Lucilla Kennedy with trained lions tigers and bear among many performers charming the crowd with gymnastic pyramids and lively songs.
Dick Loftus tips the beam at 177 pounds in fine condition for the year with the Brooklyn team. He gained about 12 pounds this winter and carries it with smooth perfection. Loftus will head to Clearwater Florida for spring training next week. Elmer Duggan and Brown College star pitcher also plan to report to St. Petersburg Florida with the New York Yankees.
Concord High School presents Sherwood or Robin Hood and the Three Kings by Alfred Noyes with Miss Gertrude Rideout directing. Nearly eighty in cast and crew, lavish 12th century costumes, prologue and epilogue, two February 20 21 performances at Veterans Hall with advance tickets at 50c for pupils and 75c for adults.
Sunday services begin with Morning worship at 11 AM led by Rev Gail Gislantt PhD. Sunday School meets at 10 45 AM. Evening vesper and midweek service follow with the Walden Pond Boys Club and Young Men’s Club activities announced.
The Board of Trade held its first ladies night with a turkey dinner at the Baptist church vestry. About two hundred guests attended and enjoyed decor, a fine menu, and an impromptu entertainment. The speaker failed to appear, but Dr Haggard, W J Costello, and Bertram BE Wan provided lively acts. Richard Hilferty and Alfred Tracy supplied music. Several membership applications followed the dinner.
Mrs James Dunlop drives a new Dodge as excitement builds for Binglings big circus under Annursnac Grange. Tickets sell fast for the season’s standout event in this region. The Willow Sewing Circle hosts a successful whist party in the I O O F hall with prizes awarded to both ladies and gentlemen.
Charles H. Stevens oversees fish distribution for the Middlesex Sportsmen Association and releases hundreds of fish in Vine Brook Lexington and other local waters. Clifford A. Currier directs game distribution, freeing hares and pheasants in Bedford Lexington Lincoln and others, with 200 pheasant eggs provided to hatch and release later. Both fish and game come from the State.
Mrs Ellen M Guilford widow of Samuel A Guilford longtime West Acton blacksmith shop proprietor died at home after a lingering illness. Born eighty years ago to the Keyes family she was active in the Women’s Relief Corps. Funeral at home Saturday with Rev Barker officiating and burial at Mt Hope cemetery. Survived by son Geo Guilford of Belmont and daughters Mrs Gertrude Leighton and Mrs Addie Holt.
The South Acton Boy Scouts hosted a supper for 45 parents and 20 scouts at the Improvement Rooms on Tuesday evening. Speaker Mr Hopkins of Boston discussed Boy Scouts topics and his experiences in Denmark and England. Scout Master Merriam spoke briefly before Chas Edney presented Merriam with a $10 gold piece from the scouts.
San Francisco report shows Mrs Florence Kahn widow of Julius Kahn wins the California fourth district seat by about two thousand votes over Raymond Burr, signaling a postwar political shift in the district.
A busy Union Universalist program features a Sunday evening service and an illustrated lecture on Abraham Lincoln by Rev Haney. Activities include a Valentine party, Sunday school classes, missionary society meetings, a Friday prayer session, a turkey dinner, and a farewell sermon by Rev Charles A Haney as he nears resignation to accept a North Attleboro pastorate.
Emanel Marcus aged 24, son of Samuel Marcus owner of Manufacturer Cloak and Suit House Inc., died Monday evening at DeanConess hospital Brookline after an ear ailment and complications from an operation. He helped run a Clinton store branch and was to lead in business. Hundreds mourn his loss and a funeral service was held Tuesday with burial at Lawrence.
Miss Lillian Morrison acts at the post office during her sister Miss Mabel Morrison's absence. The Ladies social of the Congregational meets Friday afternoon at Mrs Christie and Glines on Main Street. Timothy Hennessey is ill with grippe. Miss Sarah Bailey of Maine visits Mrs B B Smith on Maple Street.
T J Healey buys a new business sedan from Vialla Motor Co in the past week. C Roy Clemens of Stow is among recent Dodge buyers at Vialla, purchasing a business sedan. Edward Philip Dee, son of Joseph Dee, died at Emerson Hospital after a battle with a lingering illness. He was born December 10, 1902, a Concord High School graduate class of 1922, and worked at R J Warner banking house. He attended Northern University in 1923 and belonged to Knights of Columbus and Hibernians. Survived by seven brothers and a sister, funeral held at home and St Bernard Church.
Concord Grange and Annursnac Grange unite to float for the 160th anniversary celebration forming a joint float committee. Chairman Baward W. Ghies haw and members Pret Power Arthur F. Adams Ruth Raymond and Mrs Clara Sweet Frederick W. Taylor noted. JOHN A FINIGAN
Auction notice for 45 tons of first quality hay harvested early 1924 and 50 tons of silo corn in fine condition to be sold March 3, 1925 at Provident Food Farm Lincoln Road Sudbury Massachusetts. Large or small lots offered to purchasers. Open to farmers regardless of weather.
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