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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1924
Page
5
Local reports claim WEF Binks, long-time chief, resigns amid tension over liquor law enforcement and civil service questions. Town politics shift as board reorganizes and potential hearings loom, with speculation of a civil service path to safeguard the position.
Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick a clean three act comedy by Maynard Teachers' Club at Waltham Street Hill Tuesday evening drew a packed house. Miss Julda Vaughn as Mrs Rodie Berry Oklahoma widow impressed with clear diction. Miss Marion Stacy as Little Sis Riggs, a lively tomboy, delighted the audience.
The article traces Frank Binks through a half century of local politics. It notes his rise with temperance forces, later shifting with Democratic winds, and his consistent read on municipal needs. Physically he has improved, and his resilience remains evident after eleven years in office.
The production pleased crowds with strong performances by Wilbur Merriden played by William Milton and Edward Collenin as a mysterious youth Aaron Slick by A Russell Cole received praise for acting. The cast generated smiles from start to finish and a relay cabaret with hotel guests proved a hit.
Sallie Stone is improving after pneumonia. Mrs Baldwin visits Washington relatives. A flashing beacon near Concord and State Road Sudbury. Unitarian Church Alliance met with Miss Almira Clark and Miss Elien Clark. Mr and Mrs Ralph Richardson visited Mrs Chamberlain. High school seniors enjoyed a sleigh ride. The Methodist Church supper and Master Sale planned for March. Geo Gore property changes hands for the third time this year. Weston prize declamation and exercises attended by locals. Sudbury pupils Nancy Way and Henry Rite Jr won essay prizes.
Henry T. Maynard died suddenly at his home in South Sudbury on Saturday morning after reporting illness to his doctor Thursday evening. A noted vocalist, he had moved here with his parents when young and his singing was active in local circles.
The obituary notes a longtime resident who married Miss Bessie Itgers daughter of Atherton Rogers. He was survived by one son. Private funeral services were held at his home and he was interred in Wadsworth Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs George of South Sudbury celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary on Monday February 11. Mrs Stone is 81 and her husband 87. The couple is noted as the town's oldest celebrants.
Dr. Holmes returns after assisting a Boston physician who traveled West. The visiting physician has now returned, releasing Dr. Holmes to resume patient care locally.
A Sudbury widow Angie Haynes Austin died after weeks of illness from brain hemorrhage. She was born in Sudbury, daughter of the late Francis Haynes of the Goodnow family. Survived by husband Herman and one son, plus a sister and brother in town. Sympathy poured in for the family.
Mrs Wheeler will have no sewing club meetings until after school begins. Each girl will continue her work and Mrs Wheeler will visit each member to inspect work and give suggestions and advice.
Townspeople are asked to attend the Bol ton town club meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening in the town hall. Charles W. Young of North Westport will be the speaker. Miss Margaret Norton has left the employment of the Firestone Apsley Rubber Company.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss people connected to a man called Daddy and a wedding or mating event. Readable names or places are not clear. Context suggests a local note or brief about a social or family matter with limited legible details.
A sirene whistle was detected yesterday near the municipal district and power plant on Cherry Street, prompting brief alerts. Officials investigated the area and reported no injuries or damage.
Vie and Mes veil MurphyMe Windsor Vermont are visiting Mr and Mrs EK Stevens at 10 Arlington Street Windsor.
Miss Kether McDevitt of Sain Street spent the weekend visiting Miss Margaret Suthvapsaig Cambridge.
Fragmentary OCR notes state Miss Tlelen Rowe of Belmont returned home from an unspecified location after a day night in Dr. C. Clinton’s care. The text mentions rehab health and a person named Charles BE. Mace but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Reverend Billings, longtime Unitarian minister in Belmont, has been preaching at the Unitarian church and is considering a formal call while he resigns from his Belmont parish.
About a hundred people and children gathered last Thursday for the Alliance supper and entertainment. An outlet supper was served followed by an informal program featuring stunts music and readings. The event provided a general good time thanks to the committee in charge.
Fragmentary copy notes Arthur Taylor finishing work for H. Leon Churchill and Bailey and son in Millbury Massachusetts. William Vanewse visited. Tomorrow evening parish supper and vestry event planned. Community members urged to attend and see Mrs Albert Hamlin tonight.
Gardner E Drew will stack his reserve class bowlers against Crosby Hobb's five representing the Young Men of the First Federated Church on the Community alleys Friday night.
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