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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1936
Page
8
Mrs Je Be Coburn aged 72 and Calvin J Morse aged 75 filed wedding intentions in Boston on February 17. They recalled growing up as neighbors on adjoining farms in childhood. Coburn now lives in Roxbury while Morse resides in Maynard Sudbury area and plans to wed soon.
A dubious advertisement urges rapid, drastic measures with claims of a miracle drug from Gerth peng Diesiness. It promises noticeable results in 48 hours and a return policy with a cheap dose, while warning of dangers if untreated.
Mrs. Robert Hickey of Roseville California reports she lost 17 pounds after using Kruschen Salts on doctor advice. She followed the plan of a half teaspoonful in cup water every morning and endorses the remedy as safe and effective.
A parade of costumes from ancient to modern will open the Whit Cross Guild Old Folks ball at the school auditorium next Tuesday night with a grand march. Leo Mullin arranges a brief concert with Scotty's orchestra of Waltham to perform for the dance. Proceeds benefit those in need with tickets or donations taken by committees led by William Smith and a long list of local officials and volunteers.
Concord's Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Daughters of America celebrated seven years since constitution with a banquet at Colonial Inn. Rev. William F. Shaughnessy offered the invocation. speakers included Rev. Ernest A. Ford and Mrs. Elizabeth Hennessey. Sabina Coyne, Grand Regent, cut the seven candle cake. former Regents honored. talk on California by Mrs. Vincent P. Roberts.
The funeral for Mrs. George Kaler Sr. of 49 Sudbury Street was held Friday morning at St. Bridget's Church with a Requiem Mass at 9 o'clock conducted by Rev. John J. McCarthy. Burial followed at Vernon Grove Cemetery in Milford. A Le gion Auxiliary delegation led by Mrs Eva Evers attended. Mrs. Kaler, 53, died last Wednesday at home. She is survived by her husband a brother in Florida and a sister in California. She had long resided in Maynard where she was highly esteemed.
West Acton Troop 1 held a Girl Scouts gathering at the Woman's Club. New patrols were formed with Barbara Jenks and Helen Creeley leading, plus several new scouts invested as tenderfoot Dorothy Curley. Virginia Godfrey also joined as a new scout.
The pronghorn antelope, described as 100 percent American, is noted for a hollow horn with branches that is shed annually.
Large airy rooms and special attention to diets for convalescents and elderly residents. Contact Mrs. Arthur Powers at Highland Street Marlboro or via telephone 20-W.
Maynard High sets 1936 football slate with games at Concord Winchester Marlboro Lexing ton Clinton Belmont Stoneham Reading Milford and Milford in Midland and Middlesex leagues. Captain William Livermay and manager Robert Sede lead Maynard squad.
The South Acton Improvement Association will hold its annual pre town meeting discussion on February 26 in Quimby Square rooms. Town boards will explain budget items including a proposed pump system for the South Acton fire section to improve protection beyond hydrant service. Dr Orma L Clark declines Board of Health nomination. Dr Frank Tasker may stay on the board. George L Turnbull of South Acton dies after long illness. born in French Village New Brunswick.
Maynard lodge B P O E will confer the initiatory degree on a class of candidates at Ellis Hall Monday night. Officers led by James R. Priest ER will confer the degree. A social will follow, and the monthly smoker is set for Thursday evening next week with entertainment refreshments and drawings for members and friends.
Maynard hockey fans expect a Brighton five at Alumni Field rink on Saturday afternoon weather permitting. The Stadium Club six, a top mix of college and high school stars from Greater Boston, has posted an impressive record. locals hope to match them and may schedule another strong opponent for Sunday if the Bruins cannot visit.
Harvey N Fairbank filed nomination papers to fill the Sudbury Board of Public Welfare seat vacated by Percival W Jones due to ill health. Mrs C William Wood recently returned from Rock Island Illinois is staying with her parents. Grangers from Sudbury visited Lincoln lodge for an excellent entertainment with plenty of refreshments. The Valentine Party at Grange Hall was postponed by bad weather and a Leap Year Party is planned for February 29 with L Roy Hawes Elsie Oliver and Hilda Whitney in charge. Snow storms delayed town social activities.
New Brunswick and a sister Mrs Saah uwyuer of bexmngwn mourn a private funeral at the family home on River street Friday afternoon. Rev. A W Waitner led services with old Merriam rendering Abide with Me and Lead Kindly Light. Burial followed at Mount Hope Cemetery, West Acton.
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