Concord Woman’s Club Hosts Talk on Current Affairs
The Concord Woman’s Club met last Friday with Mrs Emma Fall ofield unable to attend. Mrs J Hasbrouk LaFevre ofwood gave an engaging talk on current events including government forms, the egg Pact, the Pan American Conference, compulsory arbitration, and Vatican reparations. A silk flag was displayed, and B L Pratt presented the club at the Faure conference in Paris. The group noted upcoming Federation events in Boston and Statler Hotel March 21 22 with delegates named. Proceeds from a recent food sale totaled 35.60 and funds were approved for hospital and library needs.
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Prise
Emma Fallofield
West Concord
J. Hasbrouk LaFevre Orwood
Vatican
Paris
America
B. L. Pratt
Hotel Statler
W. I. Park
Walser
Boston
Fed
Marrs
Moving Picture
H. L. Day
Rodney Pratt
Spital
Concord
Theodorg Chamber
Swamp
Lecture on Life Behind Prison Walls at Peoples Theatre
Maynard, editor and Rev. M J Murphy of St Michael's parish Hudson, former prison chaplain, delivered an illustrated talk at the Peoples Theatre in a crowded, two hour lecture titled Life Behind Prison Walls. He praised reform, urged humane justice, and warned against lax punishment while noting the Bar Association's stance on crime and parole.
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M. J. Murphy
Hudson Church
Maynard
M.J. Murphy
St. Michael's Parish
Hudson
Peoples ‘Theatre
Murphy
New England
Phy
Whitney
Sedar
Henry
Joyce Kilmer
Scituate
Fr. Murphy
American Bar Association
America
Church
Election of Officers At American House Banquet
At the American House last week the annual banquet elected officers. S Hennessey was elected man, protests followed, and Mr Hennessey resigned as chairman after ten years. Michael EB was elected new chairman. Terrence Mc was named secretary and James E Jr treasurer as Democratic Town Committee members.
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American House
S Hennessey
Hennes
Michael EB
Hennessey
Democratic Party
Terrence Mc
James E. I, Jr
Death of H. F. Nolan at 66 in Concord services held
H F Nolan 66 died Friday morning during a long illness at his Concord home where he had lived for 12 years. Survived by his wife and one son Raymond he was employed as a spinner at the mill. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home conducted by Rev William Boicourt with many relatives and friends in attendance. Bearers included Samuel Parker William Foley Puffer and Pat Lannigan.
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Ter
William Boicourt
Union Congregation
Anch
Samuel Parker
William Fey Award Puffer
Pat Lannigan
Mary Horapt
John Horan
Great Road
Ash
Maynard
Nan Toomey
Horan
White Cross’ Guild
St. Bridget’s Church
Charles Donahue
John Dzick
Leo McCabe
A. A. Hilfert
William Scully
James B. Farrell
de Kilkenney
Leo Malin
John ‘Duggan
Walter Tierney
Paul Allég
Walter Catbone
Dunham Reported at Emerson Hospital
Ts. A. O. Dunham is reported at Emerson Hospital, with details from the local medical bulletin.
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A. O. Dunham
Emerson Hospital, Can
United Cooperative Society stockholders meet in Maynard
The 22nd annual meeting of the United Cooperative Society stockholders was held Monday night at the hall on Main Street. Officers were elected, reports showed progress in milk and cook departments and the Waltham branch store. Walter Niemela reported nearly $360,000 in business for the year. a 4 percent dividend on purchases and 5 percent on shares was declared.
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Maynard
United Cooperative Society Stockholders
Cook
An. Waltham
United Cooperative
Walter Niemela
Groue
On Jantti
Waldemar Niemela
August’ Salenius
Anton Jantti
Autio
August (Salemius
Laura Karkinen
T.0janen
H. Linden
John Helander
A. Lehtola
A.anderson
Concord News Growth Since 1890 Adverts Entice Wider Readership
A clipped May 28 1890 Concord Enterprise page shows late Nathan M Wright of Lowell funding 1000 dollars for library growth. It notes churches and merchants of the era and contrasts two columns of Concord news then with today eight to ten columns weekly. The Enterprise now spans five towns with thousands of readers and strong advertising reach.
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Concord
Nathan M. Wright
Lowell
Concord Free Public Library
B. B. Bulkeley
Unitarian Church
W- Depew
Trinitarian
Trinity
Walter Russell Breed
Middlesex Institution For Savings
Ole O. Thorpe
Edith Buck
Thomas R. Drury
Charles H. Jonquest
Wm. Randal
William Barrett
General Insurance
N. S. Daniels
Horace Tuttle
Harry L. Aldiman
Vetinary
Concord News
Enterprise
Concod News
Miss Lagoff and Miss Brown Visit Sudbury
Miss Margret Lagoff and Miss Edna Brown of Boston were in Sudbury calling on old friends. The two visitors spent time with familiar acquaintances during their stay in town.
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Margret Lagoff
Edna Brown
Boston
Sunny
Pipe Organ Dedicated at St Casmir's Church
A new pipe organ was dedicated at St Casmir's Church in Maynard with special services led by Rev John Dziok. The church choir funded the instrument, and the crowd-filled ceremony highlighted the Polish community's affection for their parish priest.
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Casmir
Shareholders Meeting of The First National Co op Association
The annual meeting was held in the vestry of the Finnish Congregational church on Walnut street. A new board secretary and treasurer were elected. The 1928 balance sheet and auditors report showed a net profit of 4857.38 with 5 percent year end distribution. last year cash rebates totaled 2704.04.
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First National Co-operative Association
Finnish Congregational Church
Walnut Street
Auction of Farm Stock and Tools in Sudbury Mass February 25 1929
Farm stock and equipment to be sold for F E Gustin Sudbury Road South Lincoln Mass on Monday February 25 1929 at 10 am. Items include 3 horses 4 cows 20 pigs 75 white leghorn hens tractor plows harrows trucks wagons harnesses furniture and household goods. Terms cash and a caterer will be present.
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F.E. Gustin
Sudbury Road
South
Lincoln
Mass
The Merry Milkmaids Operetta at Maynard Grange
The Maynard Grange presented The Merry Milkmaids an operetta by twenty voices. A farm yard stage, colored costumes, and performers led by Mrs Adelaide Sims directed the show with Mrs Irving Dart as pianist. A Valentine party followed with prizes and dancing at various Grange gatherings.
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Maynard
Maynard Grange
Alice Howe
Eva Smith
Anne Thompson
Edith Rasmussen
Grace Tucker
Adrie
Helen Hird
Grace Perley
Laura Woodart
Irene Martin
Adelaide Sims
Irving Dart
Frank Sheridan
Bent Ave
Carrie Seckers
Annie Floyd
Acton Street
Frank Case
Frank Sanderson
W. X. Macurada
A. J. Rourke
Will Install New Officers of Our Lady Help of Christians
West Concord Feb 20 officers of Our Lady Help of Christians Court of the D D A will be installed Wednesday evening February 20. Installation ceremonies will be in charge of State Officers with entertainment by a local talent. Officers listed include Mary Fitzpatrick Margaret Alexander Florence King Ellen Heyer Made ling Ryan Esther O Reilly Margaret Hearn Sabina Coyne Mary Connorton Mary Christian Mary Wright Corélia Bedford Lillian Loughlin Nagle Alice Hager Rose Leighton Trus-
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West Concord
Our Lady Help of Christians’ Court of the
D.D.A
Mary Fitzpatrick
Margaret’ Alexander
Florence King
Ellen Heyer
Madeling Ryan
Esther
Middlesex potato growers discuss high yield methods
Potatoes at Middlesex County meeting under the Extension Service on Everett street with over 50 farmers. Prof Ralph W. sion agronomy outlined fertilizer and spacing practices and seed sources. F C Branch warned of a likely 11 percent drop in output, urging heavy acreage and continued expansion in the Boston market. The Middlesex Asparagus Association also planned a meeting at the Extension Service headquarters with Peveril O. Petersen presiding.
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Concord
Middlesex’ County
Middlesex County Extension Service
Everett St
Allister F. MacDougall
Lexington
Extension Service
Ralph W
Sion Agronomy
Massachusérie
New England
F. C. Branch
The
Agricultural College
Middlesex County
Boston
Maine
Middlesex Asparagus Association
Peveril O. Petersen
25 Year Old Tree Moved to Hudson
Ralph Sims a tree surgeon moved a 25 year old rock maple from Miss Gertrude Deane Concord street to J A Bellamy Hudson. He trepanned uprooted and tipped the tree trenched then skidded it onto a truck and planted it in Hudson claiming the operation a success and noting this is the best time to move a tree.
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Ralph Sims
Gertrude Deane
Concord Street
J. A. Bellamy
Hudson
Sims
Bellamy
Advertisers Endorse Press as Local Trading Medium
February 20 note recalls a long running enterprise from 1890 praised for wide merchant advertising. The piece highlights its large circulation and role as a leading newspaper for local buyers. Albert Drechsler has left employment at the Assabet mill per report.
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Albert Drechsler
Assabet Mill
Wish for fewer excuses for criminals in high places
The remark calls for reducing opportunities for the crime prone to escape accountability by citing unpunished offenses of powerful individuals. It argues that influence should not shield wrongdoers and urges stricter consequences regardless of status.
Station Agent Harry Marrs Killed by Express at Concord Depot
Station agent Harry Marrs of the Boston and Maine depot in Concord was killed this afternoon when struck by the Minute-Man deluxe express bound west. The details are unclear. he reportedly walked into the path of the speeding train at about 3:30. Marrs had served the railroad for many years and is survived by one son. The bereaved family has the sympathy of colleagues.
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Harry Marrs
Bostom and Maine
Concord
West
Iloyee Exton & Maine
City appoints service heads and public officers
The Board of Select announces appointments including John J. Driscoll as street superintendent John C Brayden as superintendent of John A Crowe park and John Connors as chief of police Among named public weighers sealer of weights park wardens and several sergeants and officers with civil service status listed for various departments.
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Board of Select
John J. Driscoll
John C. Brayden
John A. Crowe
Thomas Witgat
Thomas Golling
John F. Gleary
John
JS Drisesy
Johnnors
F.S. Parks Forest
W Naylor
Walter Priest
John Wollerschied
Joseph Farrell
Thomas Usher
Reuche
Rasmussen
Harold “Anson
Edward
Johnston
Civil Service
Frederick Ee
H. Waterhouse
Sanford Swanson
Owen
Duggan
John J
Frank Downey
Daniel
Walter » Phillips
John Warts
John A Thomas
Ainsley & Dunham Ee
James c. Mahone
Hen Ames
Eran Ate G. Brayden
John Latéans
Gel Maley
Jo J. Farrell
Parks
Hdwin
Carlton
P. Josephs
B. J. Koughtih
James Holden
John BH. Connors
Old Concord Resident Julia Hosmer Dies After Illness
Julia Hosmer longtime Concord resident and active community member died of influenza at her Hibbard Street home. Born February 26 1852 in Sherborn she taught before marrying Prescott Hosmer who died forty years ago. Survived by foster son Edward B Caiger of Concord funeral held at her home with Rev Johannes A C Fagginger Auer officiating burial in Sleepy Hollow. Members of Hawthorne Chapter Eastern Star Willow Rebekah Lodge Concord Grange and other societies attended. Music by the Harvard Male Quartet.
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Julia Hosmer
Old Concord
Hosmer
Sherborn
Warren Whitney
Anne (Watkins) Whitney
Edward B. Caiger
Concord
Boston
Johannes A. C. Fagginger Auer
Wfirst
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Hawthorne Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Willow Rebekah Lodge
Concord Grange
Middlesex Central Pomona Grange
Concord Union Bible Society
Miss Florence Gustafson Named Bacteriological Director
Miss Florence Gustafson a local high school graduate and former Wellesley College professor has accepted the appointment as bacteriological director of the Car Products Co of Edgewater New Jersey She visited her parents here during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Gustafson
Wellesley College
The
Car Products Co
Edgewater, NJ
Barton In Field For Sudbury Town Assessor
Frank P Barton again seeks the Sudbury town assessor post. He previously served eleven years and was defeated by Walter E Piper three years ago by a narrow margin. Supporters cite his record and say the north end deserves representation on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Frank P. Barton
Barton
Walter E.piper
Harrow
North ‘End
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J. Hasbrouk
LaFevre
West Concord Sur
Axel Packard
Springfield
State Federation Fetest
Berind
Lads Democratic Committee
Inaynar
F. Nolan
Hington’s
Washington
Fredericksburg
George Washington
Gilbert Stuart
United Cooerative Society
SO. Sudbury
St. Casmir’s. Church
John A. Finigan
Manseg
Fak
Hubbard Street
Mie Belend
Mary Horan
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