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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1932

Page

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Nyholm Captures Golden Glove Middleweight Honors

Nyholm of Maynard earns the Golden Gloves title at 160 pounds in Mechanics Monday night. He defeats Jim Wilson of Everett by knockout after a three round bout and receives the crowd’s strongest ovation as Tocci of Needham lasts three rounds in the final. Nyholm, popular local fighter known for his grit and smiling demeanor, has trained hard and fought for the town, also playing high school sports and semipro football.

Mynard Hino Nyholm May Golden Grove Bill Cuddy Joe T. A. S. In Mechanics Beanie Wilson Everett Pim Jim Rechal Tocci Needham Brond Viking Maynard Joba

Jewelry robbery witness list names Hall and Mercury in New York

Police Chief Hall and Mercury appear as witnesses in a holdup of a jewelry sale. Samuel Sishelet claims $26,000 worth of diamonds and jewelry while seeking insurance restitution.

S. W. Hall Patrick Mercury New York Hall Mercury Samuel Sishele

Democratic Upset Narrows New Hampshire Row in 2,948 Vote Margin

In Chester New Hampshire on January 6 the decisive Democratic and wet victory was recorded for a son of former Congressman Rogers over former Governor Bartlett of Portsmouth. The candidate, a lawyer and ex football player, will sue the late Congressman Fletcher as representative from the state district. The upset marks a break in the decade long Republican dominance.

Chester N. H Am Rogers Gover Bartlett Portsmouth Republic Uth Fletchle New Hampshire

Committee Plans Formal Meeting For Downtown Organization

A committee led by Attorney John J. Donahue and including Gavin Taylor Sr James J Edgar and Postmaster William Ackwell was appointed by Frank Well to organize a Maynard Chamber of Commerce. The group will meet tomorrow night to map plans for a central organization to promote industrial and civic development in the town.

Ayward Comdof Atty John J. Donahue Gavin Taylor Sr Secwy James J.edgard Guverner William Ckwell Frank Well Maynaréer of Commerce

Discarded Razor Blade Drive Organized by Legion Auxiliary

The Io Auxiliary led by president Miss ce ee reports that the state organization asked the auxiliary to collect and forward used razor blades. A Legion Auxiliary meeting is planned for Monday night to organize the collection and safe disposal for disabled veterans welfare.

Maynard Maynard ‘Legion Ce Ee Io- Auxiliary Bnization Legion

Sudbury braces as schools closed over scarlet fever cases

Four Sudbury families enter quarantine as scarlet fever spreads. Officials extend the vacation season by a week to prevent further cases. Mary Lamb school on the Ford estate and Sunday schools at the Congregational and Methodist churches are also closed.

Sudbury Mary Lamb Ford Estate

School Nurse Edith Foster Reports December Activities

Edith Foster, school nurse, examined 267 pupils in December, treated 101 in school and 15 at home, with nine excluded for contagious illness. She made 36 school visits and 50 home visits, accompanied 22 pupils to a doctor and 67 to dentists, plus one to an occupational clinic. Dental clinics were run by Drs. May Palmer Bellows and Garland, performing 69 extractions, 24 fillings, and 381 cleanings.

Maynard Edith Foster Charles H Walker Frank May Raymond Palmer John Bellows Samuel R Garland

Bedford A. C. Greets New Year

The Bedford Athletic Club held its annual banquet in the Town Hall with 125 attending. A lively program featured songs, speeches by local figures, and 10 to 2 am dancing. At midnight John Wiggins dressed as a baby led the New Year ushering spectacle.

Bedford Athletic Club Town Hall Hardy Arlington John Kirkegaard Ario Club Francis Kelley Robert Gaffney Jones Lexington Louis Pfeiffer John Wiggins Dick Bierens

Widow Sacco Remarries Two Years After Execution

Boston dispatch reports Rose M. Sacco widow of Nicola Sacco has remarried after a two year interval since his execution in the Sacco-Vanzetti case. The wedding followed a lengthy period after the Bartholomew affair and related payroll concerns at Watertown.

Boston Rose M- Sacco Nicola Sacco Sacco-Vanzetti Bartholmao Watertown

Married New Year's Day ceremony for Maynard and McNamara

Newlyweds Maynard Alma Ahlsten and John A McNamara wed on New Year’s Day at 7 pm in Clinton. Frank E Sanderson officiated at the bride’s home with Veno Kauppi as bridesmaid and a best man from Clinton. They will live at 142 Parker Street after a reception with friends from Maynard Hudson Clinton and New York.

Maynard Alma Ahlsten Karl Parker Street John A.mcnamara Main Street Clinton Frank E Sanderson Veno Kauppi New York City Edioran Maynari Hudson New York Ana Parker St McNamara George H .Gutterdge

Holy Name UnionService at Our Lady Help of Christians

The Holy Name Union plans a joint service next Sunday afternoon at Our Lady Help of Christians in West Concord with members from Saint Bernard's Concord Saint Bridget's and St Casimir's Maynard and West Concord parishes. Communion will be taken in a body at mass next Bridgy morning and confessions will be heard at Bt Bridget's church Rowill be at a mass morning.

Maynard

Maynard Town Clerk Performs Several New Year Weddings

Frenk E Sanderson the town clerk conducted three marriages on New Year's Day. Grace Mary Gorw p of Hartford and Palmer Henry South worth of Hartford were wed at 37 and 145 North Whitney Street. Marie H. Wittenen and Toivo Hi Hotkainen of Rochester were married, as were Shaisten and A McNamara of Clinton. The clerk hosted couples from other towns as well over the past year.

Maynard Frenk E Sanderson Grace Mary Gorw P Huntington Avenue Hartford Palmer Henry Southworth North Whitney Street Marie H. Wittenen Toivo Hi. Hotkainen Rochester Eesee Shaisten Mayrie Chat A. ‘McNamara Clinton Cjérk

Return From Visit Mary A Keegan Remembered in Town

Mrs Mary A Keegan 87 died not. she enjoyed Christmas gifts from family and friends in town after visiting her 89 year old brother in Brockton. Born in Dublin Ireland she moved to Maynard as a girl and was regarded as the town’s oldest woman.

Maynard Mary A. Keegan Acton Street Brockton Keegan Dublin Ireland

Parish Team To Play Twice Maynard 81 Saints

Maynard High School Sophomores under the Maynard H S Independents host the Saints in a close parish gym battle this week. A strong Chelsea Polish Americans squad is expected to upset St Casimirs on their home court next Sunday afternoon at Central Falls, after a postponed game from last Sunday is rescheduled.

Maynard Casimir’s Parish Basketeers Maynard H. S. ‘Independents Saints Chelsea Ceme St. Casimirs Chélsea Central Falls

Auxiliary officers to be installed after Miet County meeting

Robert Donovan will install officers for the Auxiliary with Mary Donovan presiding at the event to be held at Masonic Hall next Sunday afternoon. Mrs Mary Doyle of Boston is named district president with a list of attendees including Mrs Margaret Mc and Mrs Delia Moore among others.

Miet Masonic Robert Donovan Someret Chary Mary Donovan Mary Doyle Boston Stat Mary Gleast Flor Aux.ry Alice Smith Delia Moore Margaret Mc Misa Margaret Duggam Gertrude Connors Mra Geoot- West Concord Ketherine Barteau Mary Marin Agnes Driscoll Halen Cleary Mary Sheridan Julia White

Maynard Banquet Honors Local Champion Gridsters

A banquet honoring the Maynard Red and Gin football team and local champions is set for January at the Maynard Red and Gym Club. Massachusetts state speaker Melvin will address attendees. tickets are available from McPherson Hardware or committee members O C Drechsler Fletcher Charlie H Walker van Zanewski Robert Hartin or Do Lent.

Maynard Ign Mitchesex Januarpiz Melvin Massachusetts Agg Maynard Red McPhireon Hardware O C Drechsler Fletcher Charlies H Walker van Zanewski Robert Hartin

Miss Janson Sets Sail for Sweden to Visit Father

Miss Anna Janson sails from New York to Borlange Sweden to visit her 80 year old father and her brother’s family for three months. She travels with her sister Mrs Paul Ecké who will return after the boat sails on January 6. Miss Janson has stayed at the Swedish Tavern run by Mr and Mrs Paul Heke.

Anna Janson Ayer-Old Borlange Sweden New York Paul Ecké Miss Janson Paul Heke

Sudbury Woman's Club Meets in Host Home

The Sudbury Woman's Club gathered December 30 at Mrs Charles Aiken's Whiting Hell home in Sudbury. Hostesses Mrs Aiken and Mrs F Gerry greeted guests as Miss Willis read two Edgar Guest poems. The secretary’s report was presented, a Concord meeting notice shared, and delegates Miss Buckingham and Miss Fish chosen.

Sudbury Woman's Club Charles Aiken Whiting Hell Sudbury Aiken F.¥ Gerry Willis Edgar Guest Beckwich Concord Cee of Alam Poeta Gerry-wers

Pupils Present Operetta Ride Down the Sky at Auditorium

High school pupils under Miss Ethel Lovely and Miss Elizabeth Teehan will stage the operetta Riding Down the Sky on January 21-22 at the Auditorium. A cast of 15 pupils including Ahti Fingard, William Ledgar, John Murphy, Simon Seder, Mary Minko, Margaret Murray, Ben Swanda, James Malcolm, Dorothy Marsden, John Malcolm, Eleanor Simond, Ahti Jaakala and Philip Taylor will perform with a 30 voice chorus and marine aria.

Eleanor Simond Ahti Jaakala Philip Taylor Ari Reginald

West Acton men charged with drunken driving on Massachusetts Ave

On Sunday afternoon December 2 in West Acton two men were arrested on Massachusetts Avenue. Chet Michael Foey and Wood were charged with drunken driving and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. They appeared with attorneys Gallagher and Wilson and paid fines. Foey fined $50 and Wood $15 with time to pay.

Goth Acton Henry P. Egan Wood Migin Street West Achusetts Avenue West Acton Michael Foey Tur Vaslavik Burt Concorn Saursday Rec Jet — Wood Arunic Cattormeys Gallagher One Io Howard A. Wilson Fie Ana L Uhiet Foiey

Railway timetable fragment notes changes at Budbury post office

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate morning and evening trains between Fram inghem and Somme Phe with a 7.18 event. It mentions a Budbury post office closure and an arrival about an hour later than previously. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or full names.

H.R. Rhea Somme Framinghem Budbury

Concord Knights Hold Sports Night At Monument Hall

Concord Knights of Columbus hosted an open house and Sports Night at Monument Hall. The event featured speakers including Joseph McKenna and notable sports figures from Harvard Dartmouth and local circles, with exhibits and boxing and hockey figures contributing to the program.

Concord Council Knights of Columbus Monument Hall Conaord Yankees Weleven Joseph McKenna Ini Speskers Joe McKenney Boston Motion Ud? Geve Harvard Eleven George “Bulger Lafayette Dartmouth Ralph Gilroy Bill Cleary North Loughlin Harvard Ae Bill Murray Jim McCarron Somerville Ed Bradley Uister Pat Mullen Acnamimeiaveoentot Franklin Presa Robinson Robert Tompkins Terrence J. McHugh Wiliam 4. Dee Joseph McGann Bernard McKenna John Mullen

Oberlin freshman girls win numerals in hockey season

Miss Marion Beckwith of South Sudbury is among thirteen freshman girls at Oberlin College who earned numerals this season for hockey.

South Sudbury Marion Beckwith Oberlin College

Marquette Coach Frank Murray Speaks at Maynard K of C

Frank Murray coach of the Golden Avalanche of the West spoke at a New Year’s party in Maynard Council K of C clubrooms. The talk covered football experiences, notable coaches, and player stories, drawing praise from attendees and highlighting his coaching success. John Hannon presented Murray.

Maynard Council K Frank Murray Marquette University K. of C Golden Avalanche West Murray Knute Rockne M Kavanaugh Howard Jones John Hannon Maynard Council

Reader Sends New Year Best Wishes From Maynard

George W. Jamieson of 27 Elmwood Street Maynard sends good wishes to friends via the Enterprise. He notes a six months voyage at sea with no return, speaks of his long residence in Maynard, and mentions twelve children and eleven grandchildren. The message lists numerous Jamieson family members spread across nearby towns.

Maynard George’ W. Jamieson Elmwood Street Main ‘Street Hig Laura M ‘Lent George A. Jamieson Bel Edwards Wva Moynihan Grace Nelson Dor A. King Ph Jamies On Rio Muriel Jamaeson Howard and Rayangeleson Hartland Mildred Baker Marlboro

Back to Campus After Holidays List of Students

The public schools re view session resumes Monday after Christmas holidays with numerous reunions. Students returning include Kathryn Bariteau Barbara Stockbridge from Bridgewater Normal School Mitz Catherine Coughlan Alice Fearna Richard Lawson from Boston University Laurie Lever Philip Wilson Aarne Frigard from Dartmouth Willie Frigard Maurice White Violet Koskela Massachusetts State College George Gutteridge Bucksport Seminary Tauna Fingard Worcester Academy Howard King Colgate Harold Wilcox Robert Hartin Edward Fearne Trinity Albert Foster Joseph Kochnewn James Sweeney Irving Woolridge Wentworth Institute Leo Mullin Fordham Leo McNamara St Austems Prep Michael Zapareski Bridgton Academy Norman Walker John Bellows Brewata Academy Francis Ledgard Fred Thompson Northeastern University Julia Lynch Regis Molly Glickman Nassan te Fred Coggswell Lowell Textile Samuel Bachrach University of Maine Norman Johnston Clark University Michael Vodoklys Colieze Albert Girbanks St John’s Bet

Maynard Kathryn Baritteau Barbara Stockbridge Bridgewater Normal School Mitz Catherine Coughlan Alice Fearna Richard Lawson Boston University Laurie Lever Philip Wilson Aarne Frigard Dartmouth Willie Frigard Maurice White Violet Koskela Massachusetts State College George Gutteridge Bucksport Seminary Tauna Fingard Worcester Academy Howard King Colgate Harold Wilcox Robert Hartin Edward Fearne Tufts Denis Farnell Trinity Albert Foster Jnseph Kochnew'n James Sweeney Irving Woolridge Wentworth Leo Mullin Fordham Leo McNamara St Austem’s Prep Michael Zapareski Bridg Norman Walker John Bellows Brewata Academy Francis Ledgard Fred Thompson Northeastern Re Mote Julia Lynch Regis Molly Glickman Nassan Te Fred Coggswell Lowell Textile Samuel Bachrach University of Maine Norman Johnston Clark University Michael “Vodoklys Colieze Albert. Girbanks St Johan's Bet

Unclear historic event on Main Street near Emerson Hospital

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Patrick Viola event on Main Street at Emerson Hospital with a date around January 2 and a baby born in 1987. Details are garbled and uncertain.

Patrick’ Viola Emerson Hospitel Ss . m Uary Beby

Massachusetts Governor proposes banks reopening plan

Governor Joseph Ely outlined a twenty million dollar state banking corporation to liquidate closed banks and issue liquidation certificates. He also urged central credit banks for savings and cooperative banks and proposed a ten percent wage cut for state workers earning over two thousand dollars yearly to ease real estate taxes.

Recommendations by Governor Ely to incoming legislature

Governor Ely and Beston van propose a 20 million dollar banking corporation plan with liquidation certificates and central credit. They call for ending the four-man admin finance “super government” by restoring the ducal powers of the comptroller and auditor. About 400 thousand dollars for unemployed relief work. Propose delaying new legislation to avoid borrowing capacity overflow and timing wartime refund payments. Extend gasoline tax three years with a half cent to cities and towns. Advise protections for producers and state, plus holding company regulation and public utility taxes.

Beston van Joseph B. Ely Banka Commission On Administration Duke

State leaders urge funding and regulation reforms for Massachusetts

Governor Ely signals no new taxes while pushing public works funding. He backs higher State control of welfare refunds, extended half cent tax, and three year extension. Proposes licensing milk distributors, stronger police powers for milk regulation, and moving public employment supervision to a new Labor Department division. He calls for holding company regulation in utilities and emphasizes restoring faith in American institutions.

Acar Department of Labor and Industries Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Ely

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