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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1929
Page
2
Probate records reveal Minisie M Hoover of Los Angeles bequeathed 5000 dollars to a black and white Llewellyn setter. Guardian Emma Foster of South is named, with a disbursing role for the legacy.
In Sudbury, local factions clash over a proposed highway reroute that would alter the Boston Post Road. Proponents say keeping the current route harms development and risks business closures, while others favor the historic path to protect the town’s shops and mills.
Local success marks the annual Ladies Night of the Welch Lodge F and A M held at Colonial hall. 250 members and guests dined at 7 pm served by an Everett caterer. Boston performers entertained with a two man minstrel act and readings by Dorothy Berry Carpenter. Gerald Dowen chaired the organizing committee.
Maynard January 16 Fred Randell funeral held at his home Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by William Boicourt pastor. Survivors include wife Jennie daughter Mi Sean Randell and brother Albert Randell. Maynard Lodge 100F members served as bearers with George Jamieson and others attending. Townspeople filled the home to pay last tribute.
Henry Senften of Bedford spoke at the semi annual Concord meeting of the Alumni Club an honorary organization with long time members. He discussed his trip to the National Dairy Show in Memphis Tennessee and noted his role on a University of New Hampshire judging team.
Local Union 774 installed new officers at a meeting on Parker Street Hall last night. Francis J. Gorman of the United Workers of America conducted the installation naming Francis Johnston as president, Stanley Slabyz as vice president, Reese Sean as secretary, mpi. White as secretary, Victor Heraoaon as treasurer, with Michael Me arden and Stephen A among those named.
The annual town election will be held on Monday February 11. Officials up for election include town officers such as selectmen Frank E. ae, Ed win Carston, and William Out. town clerk George H. G.. treasurer William H. Mann. collector Oliver C. Trees. school committee Liam P.. board of public relations Nellie Z. library trustee Herbert D. Martin. assessor Lewis N. Shaw. cemetery commissioner William Bishop. tree warden Alfred E. Mc. moderator John Connors. and constables Driscoll and H Angon. Dr J H Matakin, board of health Emmanuel Taylor. Joseph Schnab is the only candidate for the Board of Selectmen.
Flannery and Robert Tompkins of Concord High School earned honors at the Boston M C A gymnastic meet Saturday with Flannery winning the 300 yard dash and Tompkins taking second in the shot put.
The peace pact passed the U S Senate by 85 votes to 1. Maynard and many communities welcomed the news with church bells ringing for five minutes at noon today as the country celebrated.
Funeral services held at St Bridget Arch Nat for Mrs Pratik Maley of Dorchester. High mass of requiem celebrated by Rev James Quinn with two Oblate priests from Tewksbury. Burial at St Bridget Cemetery. Large attendance as townspeople recall her charitable disposition and readiness to help.
Jana Frank Hit and Michael Foley bring leading bands to town for a battle of orchestras at Colonial Hall in the afternoon. Frank Sins Orchestra and Hughie Orr's Orchestra will compete, with promoters promising top effort to make the event memorable for local fans.
Report notes Ralph Littlefield is confined to cold conditions on Piper Street with unclear circumstances involving nearby individuals and a stray hound. Authorities have limited details at this time.
The Selectmen ordered four life buoys with manila rope and ladders to be placed around Mill Pond for public safety. They also plan a skating surface at a Brookline Crowe Park tennis court and look to fund it at a special town meeting after Finance Committee proposals.
West Concord January 16 state officers of the Catholic Daughters of America formed Our Ladies Help of Christians Court in I C I Hall. Forty five candidates initiated as officers elected for the coming year include Mary Fitzpatrick R Margaret Alexander V Florence King F S and Laoina Coyne Prophetess. Installation planned for February 26 with whist party to follow at I O O F hall.
Miss Mabel Lachmann daughter of Mr and Mrs Lachmann of Hubbard street and Stanley MacDonald of Medford Hillside married at the home of Mrs. Leslie R Moore the bride attended by her sister Miss Doris Thompson. Rev Dr Frederick B Richards officiated. The bride wore blue georgette and a violet georgette dress. MacDonald works in the Bowton police force and they plan to reside at Medford Hillside. A Thursday evening shower honored the bride with several friends attending.
Disjointed OCR reads list of personal names including Coyne Florence King Mary B teing Mother M O'Reilly His son Mary Comnorton Eller Genevieve paver Worcester. No clear event or action discernible in readable text.
A well attended Maynard Grange meeting at Cooperative Hall Thursday evening inducted officers led by master Charles Shattuck and overseer Eva Smith. Mrs Catherine McGarron of Melrose supervised ceremonies. lists of officers include lecturer Adelai de Sima steward Ada Floyde treasurer Ralph Sims secretary Tucker gate keeper Edith Rasmussen and others. The report notes future events with The Merry Milkmaids at operetta on Jan 24 and a third Whist party at Mrs Gustave Dittrich's home.
Miss Eitga Pantanes 24 died at Framingham hospital from pneumonia. Born in Maynard she is survived by her parents a sister and a brother. Services were held Monday at 2 PM at the Finnish Congregational church Rev Victor Kotila officiated with burial in Glenwood cemetery. The community mourns her loss.
Mr and Mrs Gustave Dittrich of 68 Nasan Street observed their 13th wedding anniversary Saturday evening at home. A program of music whist and social hour pleased guests including Ray Mapas Coaches Jennie Dittrich Harriet Bamford Catherine Hayward Margaret Crowley and many others. A collation followed.
Michael Baccari of Columbus was the lone citizen registered at a Registrars of Voters meeting held in the Selectmen's rooms. Registrars plan sessions January 22 and January 30 to register citizens eligible to vote in the annual town meeting on February .
At Friday’s meeting in Town Hall the Old North Bridge Protective Association was formed to guard the Concord River approaches and improve access for visitors. Samuel Hoar was named president and Allen French secretary, with plans to secure eminent domain for near river land to create a new entrance and preserve the bridge sight.
The Division 56 Ancient Order of Hibernians present the three act comedy The Whole Town Is Talking at Monument Hall Thursday and Friday to large audiences. Cast includes Henry Simmons Joseph Keefe Harriet Simmons Frances Laughlin Letty Lythe and Katherine Hayes with coach Katherine Hayes guiding a strong ensemble amid gala intermissions and a Walter Her Co. supported production.
Funeral services were held at 2 o clock at his home for a Maynard lodge member. Rev Charles B Carroll officiated. The deceased was a charter member of Maynard IOOF and was buried with full Odd Fellows honors. George Jamieson read the service, Maynard lodge and King Sad Encampment bearers attended, and Lindsay Smith led the favorite hymns at Glenwood Cemetery.
Reverend Loring travels to Waban for Trinity Church duties while continuing studies at Cambridge school. Local report notes his role as an agent of Reverend Smith in Dexter and his attendance at the Cambridge institution.
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