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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
7
The Maynard Finance Committee functions as the town’s watchdog on spending. It reviews department appropriations, may hire experts, and reports findings to citizens, though it cannot enforce its recommendations. Members face criticism and unpopularity, yet view their unpaid service as a civic duty.
The Maynard Finance Committee, once seen as a rubber stamp, has grown in importance as investigations reveal its independent voice. Local mills manager O C Drechsler predicts a strong 1924 for business with orders and full employment likely. Savings deposits hit records at the Assabet Institution for Savings and the Maynard Trust shows healthy gains, while the Christmas Savings Club grows to about 1000 members. Bankers note high dwelling construction, autos sell well, and The Enterprise reports its best year with rising subscriptions and ad sales.
Hudson January 3 Hudson Aerie F O E conducted a large watch party in the town hall with auxiliary members guests and an evening entertainment by Jack O Brien Boston. Juvenile performers Josephine Leonard and Jimmy impressed the crowd before a banquet for 230 at Eagles hall hosted by Ross Magorty. Committee included Charles L Bennett George L Norton George Cigada William H Powers Jas J Doherty John J Shaughnessey and Victor Queen.
The New Years dance conducted by the Berlin Young People’s Association drew a large crowd. Dettling’s and Bis epee orchestra provided the music.
Mr and Mrs Nicholas Bouley of Salem were New Years gifts at the home of Assessor and Mr George A Derby on Felton street A meeting of the Ralph and John Manning Post V F W will be held in their quarters in the armery tonight.
Mrs. Maude T Mitchell who has been visiting relatives over the holidays returns today to Washington D C where she serves as secretary to her brother United States Senator Burton K Wheeler of Montana.
Seam Executive Ernest Hall said interior work on the Boy Scout building slowed due to material shipment problems. He expected the building to be finished and ready for occupancy by February first.
Members of the Dancing class of Benjamin B Lovett enjoyed a chicken pie supper and dance in Bolton town last night.
Hudson residents attended Marlboro Elks Marlboro Lodge B P O Elks New Year party at the Elks home in Marlboro on Monday night. The event was described as highly enjoyable by organizers and attendees.
Mrs. Mary Paigneault of Broad Street has taken employment at the Smith-Crawford shoe factory indicating a move to industrial work in the locality.
Colonel Sampler, famed horseman, trains Esmeralda for the Lightwood Handicap despite doubt from townsfolk. In a rain soaked start Teacher leads as Esmeralda falters then briefly surges before fading to last, altering the crowd’s faith in the Colonel’s eye for a winner.
Mr W and Mrs J M Leonard of Central Street have returned from a holiday visit to New York where they stayed with friends.
Miss Dorothy Wilson stayed with her friend May Collins in Boston for the past three days.
Mary Murphy will relocate to her newly purchased house on Pope Street during the week, marking a transition to her first home in the neighborhood.
A New Years party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hayes on Manning Street Monday night. The evening featured a whist game as the main activity.
Applications for marriage licenses were filed at the office of Town Clerk Fred Walsh by Milton Stewary a rubber worker of 18 Pear Street and Eva Durante of Warner Street and by Neal R. McDevitt a salesman of 410 Main Street and Alice Arsenan of Achusnet, and Duarte Francisco Coimbra a painter of 11 Prospect Street Milford and Lucinda Julia de Carvallh of 62 Apsley Street, a shoeworker.
The completed Revere high school building will be turned over to the city tonight. Commissioner George Huey, who designed the heating and ventilating system, spoke at the event. the project cost was $300,000. Huey will miss his first meeting of the Commissioners of Public Works since his March election.
A Gleasondale holiday party by St Michael's parish children featured each child gifting another. The highlight was a gold purse presented to Rev. Cornelius Reardon by Thomas McDonald, with James Beavis coordinating the event as Santa Claus.
Mr and Mrs Harold Cochrane of Fall River were guests of Mrs Charlotte Everett over New Year Day. Leon Wheeler has had a radio outfit installed at his home. Miss Susan Priest of Waltham and Elliot Rowe of the same city spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs E B Rowe.
Sunday evening a special service was held in the Baptist vestry under Washburn Christian Endeavor Union. Eight neighboring towns were represented and there was lively singing led by Walter Perry. Franklin Woodward of Boston University was the speaker.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court cites all interested in the estate of James Maguire formerly of Concord to appear January 11, 1924 in Cambridge to show cause why the conservator Mary E Brennan account should not be allowed. Notice requires service by delivery, weekly publication in Concord Enterprise for three weeks, and mailing plus seven days before court. George F Lawton First Judge. F M Esty Register. Dec 26 J. 2-9.
Ola Colony Trust Company named executor of the will of Fred E Lunt late of Acton Middlesex deceased. Bond given and estate claims must be presented and debts paid to 17 Court Street Boston Massachusetts. December 14 1923.
The advertisement seeks an old house with rooms and a large land plot near Concord town center, within one mile, suitable for remodeling. Respond to W. J. McAuley at 69 Canal Street Boston Mass.
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