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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1927
Page
6
Police halted a car theft pursuit in Brockton Massachusetts as three Boston youths were captured after a 11/2 mile chase. The suspects Theodore Rowe 21 Herbert Rowe 18 and Albert Sn were identified. The stolen auto was reported missing from Canton.
Former Chicago mayor Walter Hale Thompson, a Republican nominee, begins organizing the machines to defeat Mayor William Dever, the Democratic incumbent. Thompson, a twice mayor, was nominated by an unprecedented vote, carrying all wards but one.
Providence R I Dr Frances A Kenyon is believed to be the first woman medical examiner in the United States. The Rhode Island Senate has confirmed her appointment to the office for the towns of Richmond and Charlestown.
Sleepy Senators and staff in Washington watched as the Senate remained in session from 11:00 yesterday, unable to adjourn on the Swing Johnson bill after President Coolidge delivered his George Washington address. The stalemate persisted at 7:00 a.m. with no clear resolution in sight.
Concord Peters Bulkeley Emerson schools held an indoor gym meet under Miss Mary Sayent and Miss Maude Findeisen. Eight grade girls led with 34 points, followed by seventh grade 15 points and seventh grade 13 points. Six Concord High girls from Concord Junction assisted in conducting events.
Rev Smith QC Dexter rector sets Holy Communion and address in the morning with Church School and Bible class at 10, Morning prayer and Sermon at 11, and Young People’s Fellowship at 5 45 p.m. on February 23 26 27 with Scout and Church Aid Society activities listed.
Miss Catherine Drysdale received a miscellaneous wedding shower from fellow Blaine Mfg Co employees on Wednesday, honoring her upcoming marriage to Frederick Edwardson. Gifts included china, cut glass, silver and linen in a pleasant social event at Concord Jct.
Marlborg resident William C Hutchy Frye returned from a tip to Canada. Miss Gertrude Gallagher of Milford visited Mr and Mrs Cornelius J Tobin on East Lincoln street. George Lavallee now of Framingham plans to return. Mr and Mrs Patrick Foley of Philadelphia returned home after visiting Mrs Foley's father Patrick Fahey on Bolton Street. Miss Stene Fuger from Brookline visited Miss Violet Bouvier over the holiday.
Maynard Miss Mildred Herbert, a Norfolk teacher, is on leave this week with her parents Mr and Mrs Maurice Herbert of Bummer Street. Ladies Auxiliary AOH hosts a whist party at Masonic Hall Friday evening open to the public to raise funds for the Red Cross Guild.
Welcome to Rew High School’s new paper The Screech Owl issued this week for the first time. Pupils contributed to the Owl with an editorial column and a Mark Twain quote on advertising. The staff includes Harold Glickman editor in chief Ruth Wilson senior assistant Leo Mullin business manager Grace Playart assistant business manager Ernest Holt alumni editor and many others across departments.
The Sons Paw Club observed Washington's Birthday with a social dance at Cooperative Hall on Monday night. The hall was crowded and attendees from surrounding towns joined in the merrymaking set to Brigham and Poole's orchestra.
The Senior Class play All a Mistake will be staged Friday February 25 at Waltham Street Hall with after show dancing. Miss Inez Farris directs. Cast includes Helen Salo Ellen Jaakala Ruth Moynihan Gertrude Herbert Leo Weckstrom Edward Vodoklys Harold Glickman and Nilo Keto.
Pupils reports for January and February will go home next week while students enjoy their spring vacation this week. Schools reopen Monday February 28. The Concord Garnett Co plans a 40 by 80 foot storehouse opposite the mill recently bought from the Derby estate. A new water sprinkler system has been installed for fire protection at the mill. Following a meeting of the nursaac Grange next Monday at 7 pm a public whist party will be held. whist begins at 8 pm. Misses Margaret Browne and Margaret O Grady were guests of Patrolman and Mrs. Edward F. Culliton of Somerville on Wednesday. They attended the Somerville Police Relief Association ball in the evening. Miss O Grady performed vocal selections from 8 to 9 pm.
At the weekly teachers meeting Miss Bryant arranged a talk by Mrs. Cook from Bhook line schools. She showed how music education now emphasizes love for music before technique and the role of mechanical skills later. The talk linked fortunes from various nations to music and urged selecting easy, imaginative songs for young children.
Sudbury High School athletic association held a costume party at Frown Hall on Friday night with Fred Stone's orchestra providing music. Ice cream and soda were served as prizes were awarded for best costumes, with singles won by Winifred Blackmir and Robert Hunter and best couple judged as Grace Morrison and Waldo Stone.
The Winona Rebekah Lodge in West Acton held a Valentine party last Wednesday after the meeting. Edith Berry Ethel Fitzgerald and Eleanor Hall organized games and contests with prizes. Refreshments were served.
The Legion Auxiliary hosted a grocery whist at Odd Fellows hall on Monday evening. William Former donated the first prize basket won by Mrs. Fred Seeley of Lexington. Seventeen tables played. nearly every participant received a prize. Doris Kelley and Marion Kelley won candy prizes as specials. Committee members included Teresa Murray Grace Sweeney Esther Smith Bertha Sullivan Mrs. Ernest Rasmussen Mrs. Eva Evers Nellie Walcott and Miss Eleanor Sheridan.
JW Bradley conveys return to business as painting contractor on or about March 15 1927. Address 11 Parker Street Maynard. Telephone omitted.
Rev Alfred W Stone minister leads Sunday February 27 service at 10 30 am with morning sermon. Church school at 12 00 noon Junior Christian Endeavor at 3 00 pm Senior Endeavor and Intermediate Endeavor at 6 00 pm Evening service at 7 00 pm with Young Peoples Chorus. Monday 28 7 00 Boy Scouts. Tuesday March 1 2 30 Ladies Union 7 30 Midweek service. Wednesday March 2 7 30 Ladies Missionary society.
Local residents who heard Roland Tapley as soloist with the Salem Cadet Band on WBZ enjoyed his rendering. He will return March 7 for a Women’s Club concert at eight o’clock featuring Tapley plus a reader and violinist, promising a program to please music lovers.
The Mid and Bowling league through week 20 shows Framingham and the Lincolns of Marlboro leading, with Maynard in third. Hudson and the Collins team duel for fourth as Marlboro’s Pastime and Westboro vie for an upset, keeping fans engaged in the indoor sport race.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Concord announces Sunday worship at 10 45 a m with the sermon subject Christ Jesus A Sunday School at 10 45 a m A testimonial meeting is held Wednesdays at 745 p m Reading rooms are open weekdays 2 to 5 pm at the church office
Word has been received of the sudden death in Tampa Florida of Charles S Richardson a former assessor and prominent Concord citizen. The funeral will be held Thursday at 3 30 PM at his home 7 River Street. The February meeting of the Concord Parent Teacher Association will be held in Eaton Hall at the High School building next Monday.
A fragment notes a money lending angle at six percent with a mention of mutual assurance. Fire incident reference appears as broken OCR. The readable text implies a financial notice or advertisement within a period newspaper.
At 8 o clock on the evening of March 1st men will host a whist party in the clubhouse for the Woman's Club benefit. Both military and progressive whist will be played. They hope to have 40 to 50 tables in play. Everyone is welcome.
Announcement that J W Bradley will resume business on March 15 1927 at 11 Parker Street Maynard with a telephone contact. The notice notes the location and date for the reopening.
Thomas F. O'Neil of North Sud bury brings color to a fierce battle for a Board of Selectmen seat. Candidates build organizations and canvasses as town chatter shifts from trains to stores. O'Neil, born in Concord sixty years ago, surprised rivals by entering the race instead of sticking to the finance committee positions.
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