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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1928
Page
5
Community notes report a Union Congregational Church annual meeting with a turkey supper, whist party at Odd Fellows Hall, and various reports. Town bowling results feature Clinton Post vs Maynard Jets. Estelle Lever lin e hospital convalescence after appendicitis. plans for K of C and auxiliary events with Milford and Concord connections.
The Maynard Fire Department reports 62 calls in 1927, including 12 chimney fires, 30 brush fires, one auto fire, one garage fire, and a lost person. The year’s worst loss followed a Silverstein building fire on Main Street. New batteries upgraded trucks, 600 feet of hose added, and the farm system repaired. wires cleared and flow lights placed on the fire headquarters building. For sale Terrier Pups advertised at $10.00 and up.
Catherine Keegan of Main Street leaves Boston City Hospital to begin training at the Boston Hospital School for Nurses. A farewell gathering included Flor Wilder Lucille Sims Patrice Mary Ward Mrs Hazel u and several others from Boston and Concord.
L. E. Wilson Chapter De Molay held a regular meeting at Masepit hall Monday evening. Mrs. C J Lynch attended her cousin Walter Murphy's wedding in Pittsfield yesterday morning. Miss Florence and Laur Woodart visited their aunt Grace Woodart in Hudson. Middlesex County Legion Auxiliary will meet in Maynard at Odd Fellows hall Saturday January 28 as a guest of the local Post. A Prince there Was rehearsals by Maynard Players to be staged at Parker Street hall. L D Wilson Chapter De Molay installed Medford Chapter officers Friday evening. Mrs Marie Smith nurse at Mass General Hospital spent weekend with her parents on Pine Street. The Junior class of the high school held a well attended social at the high school auditorium Friday evening. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William Coughlin of Marlboro at Marlboro hospital Saturday. Mrs Coughlin was Helen Coughlin before marriage. The White Cross Guild will hold its annual concert and dance at Colonial Hall January 25 with Sheridan’s Orchestra. An entertainment will precede the dance. Tickets on sale by members. William Smith chairs arrangements. Mizpah Rebekah lodge to feature a Mystery program tomorrow night at Odd Fellows hall. Arrangements by Robert Lester and others. Parish hall hosted the first of a series of socials under St George’s church auspices. large attendance.
Mr Furber the principal has arranged a winter series of lectures on vocational subjects. Professors and business leaders will speak every two weeks. The first lecture Tuesday featured Professor Schlagenhaus of Northeastern University on Engineering as a Vocation. Tickets are in demand for the MAC Glee Club concert and dance January 26 at 8 pm in the school auditorium. Obtain tickets before they sell out.
Maynard lost 16 to 15 at Waltham Street hand in Friday’s opener due to fouls though Kane starred for Maynard. Lincoln Essay contest on Lincoln life and works began under Miss Thomson. Junior class held a successful social with Nelson orchestra. Manager Irma Russy arranged a game versus Hopkinton Friday. Interclass hockey started and a motion picture machine was installed in the High School Auditorium. Mass SPCA poster contest announced as Maynard High shows strong art prospects.
Latere Main Street Maynard advertises a large sale of clothing and furnishings with prices below cost. A note claims Lever's is the store of the largest selection. A separate item reports John Bamford of McKinly Street receiving distant radio stations from the Pacific coast including California Seattle and Washington stations.
Ben Gruber Frank Taylor of Boston with Bert Gruber Laurie Gruber catch fourteen good sized picqures at Kink's Cave this weekend. Mrs Annie Thompson hosts whist to aid Maynard Grange Lecturer's Fund on Concord Street. Edna O'Brien of Lowell visits Mr and Mrs Thomas King on McKinley Street. Ladies Auxiliary A O H to hold whist at Masonic Hall Friday evening Jan 27.
Professor Schlagenhauf of Northeastern University spoke to high school students on Engineering as a Vocation. He outlined six branches Civil Mechanical Electrical Chemical Mining and Industrial and explained typical starting salaries and advancement prospects. He urged strong high school preparation and personal drive to reach progress.
Magnara Rev. Charles Carroll Ph D supplies at 34 Brooks Street lists Sunday program with 9 30 morning worship, 10 45 church school, 6 00 Epworth League, 7 00 Union Prohibition Service featuring Rev Ralph J daughton on Echoes of the Mass. Tuesday Girl Scouts, Ladies Aid. Wednesday choir rehearsals and Bible hour. White Cross fund up to 47 17. Lay Conference delegates chosen to Worcester April 20.
A truck loaded with apples driven by F. J. Coke of Bolton was struck by a 5 a.m. train on Tuesday at Haynes crossing, Sanbury toward Ning Acre Corner. The truck was pushed off the road, spilling apples across the surrounding area. No one was hurt as the road was icy at the time of the accident.
An advertisement seeks laundry work to be done at home with reasonable pricing and neat results. The notice emphasizes convenient mid-home service and satisfactory quality for customers in the area.
Thomas H. Murray 47 of 201 Main Street died at home after a brief illness. He is survived by four brothers and three sisters. Funeral Mass at St Bridgets Church was led by Rev. Edward F. Crowley with burial in St Bridgets Cemetery. Bearers included John M. McCormack and Michael E. Lynch among others. Floral tributes expressed community affection.
Judge Howard A Wilson attended the funeral services for Judge George A Flynn of the Superior court held Saturday at St Columbkille Church Brighton. The two men began as young lawyers in James F Sweeney's office in town and Boston and remained close as they rose in law and on the bench. Flynn was an ambitious self made figure known for energy and character.
William Hionen of Beacon Road won seven first prizes at the Fitchburg Poultry Fanciers show. He earned top honors for pullets cockerels and old hens in both single and double comb strains, showcasing his Rhode Island Red Tomkins stock.
Maynard Council K of C and Milford Council K of C will debate at the High School Auditorium on Wednesday evening February 1. The question asks whether the Volstead Act should be amended to permit manufacture and sale of light wines and beers. Maynard takes the negative with Frank Sheridan Mathew Kink and Leonard Kelley as team members. The event is open to the public and team sides were decided by lot.
Vivian Wolfe daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Wolfe 38 Parker Street observed her 14th birthday Sunday evening as hostess to a number of her friends. Games music vocal and instrumental and refreshments contributed to a pleasant evening. The home was tastily decorated. Among those present were Doris Reynolds Maxine Dalorey Mary Hannon Ruth Grunwald Mary Sawyer Edith Kendall of Lawrence Helen Priest Mary Downey Ina Niemela Esther Elson Margaret Larson Mildred and Marion Costello Kenneth Palmer Carl Gordon Wolfe.
On January 22 1928 at 1045 AM Rev William Boicourt to preach The Book of Life. Afterward church members A to H listed, then A to O January 29 and P to Z February 5. Annual meeting of the incorporated church. Turkey supper at 6 PM followed by business meeting at 7 PM. Sunday evening union meeting at 7 PM at the Methodist church to hear reports from Boston anniversary meetings.
The M. H. S. boys basketball team secured a victory last night defeating a strong opponent. Kane led with 12 baskets while Skalykitis and Sykes shared honors for Shirley, as Maynard prepares for its next matchup against March and Skalykitis.
Concord DAR members hear Miss Eugenie Foss describe the American Legion expedition to France. Regents Towle and Edmunds name delegates to the Continental Congress in Washington in April with several alternates chosen from Concord Acton and Bedford.
The UPSL basketball team dominated the Reo Five of Boston 27 to 15 at Parker Street hall. The Kangas brothers sparked Maynard with 13-7 halftime lead while Boulden at center boosted the attack in the second half. Gannon led Reo with 10 points.
The second convention of the 12th Pythian District will meet at Masonic hall in Maynard on January 25 at 8 pm. Lodges represented include Norumbega and Monitor lodges of Waltham Newton Brighton Watertown and Maynard. Paul E Berquist of Watertown district deputy will preside with invited guests Harry C Beyers supreme representative and William C Furdy deputy grand chancellor. Rev Andrew Torsleff of Acton Vermont lodge No.1 of Rutland will speak on twenty Minutes. Arrangements committee includes William V Cameron PJ Schnab R H Coulter James Lent and R P Fletcher.
Northboro High crushed Ashland High 118 to 2 in a late game at Northboro. Rogers hit 40 points from 20 baskets, Tilden added 16, Codd 24, Gautier 26, and a substitute scored 11. Ashland managed only a first period score on Dakis long throw.
A Republican caucus for the nomination of Lore will be held at Coopers Hall in Maynard on January 25. A Democratic caucus for candidates will take place in the same hall on January 25. Independent nomination papers must be filed before 5 o'clock on January 27, as reported.
The Rev Eason Cross conducts a conference on the churchs grammar and a Sunday service schedule is listed with morning prayers at 9 80 4 and worship at 10 45 including a morning service and evening gathering on January 18. The event mentions Summer Street and Florida Road locations.
Joseph Ryan a 22 year old trusted inmate at the Massachusetts Reformatory escaped from the farm area after his term ended Monday. State Police Concord officers and local police aided in the hunt with a $50 reward posted. He is 5 7 tall 130 pounds with hazel blue eyes and a neck scar.
The Neal Peterson trio from Springfield with comedian Neil Peterson soprano Helen Cuthbert Place and Doris Kimball performed at the I O O F Lodge 212 event in Association Hall Last Wednesday at 8 pm Gladys Graham presented clog dances Ardell Nima Columba and Mary McAuley performed Scottish and Irish dances George B Smith accompanied on bag pipes The concert was run by Robert McAuley entertainment committee chairman.
Concord Town defeated Concord Independents 4 to 1 at Punkatasset Pond. Clarence Johnson scored all four Town goals while Chase tallied the Independents’ lone score. game featured three 20 minute periods with William Beardsell as referee.
Manager Henry Smith of Smith's All Stars cancelled the scheduled hockey game with Concord Junction at Crosby's Pond due to lack of suitable ice. Sunday morning. Also notes Miss Elsa Lundstrom led the Young Resple's Club of the Trinitarian Congregational Church Sunday evening where the question Force or Love was discussed.
Mr and Mrs James V McGreen and Mr Sherman F McGreen express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and flowers during their bereavement.
Middlesex County Extension Service offers a night in Boxboro at Town Hall on Thursday January 19 featuring Chaplin’s The Rink, Lincoln episode Land of Opportunity, Zoo’s Zoo in America, and educational reels When Guide Meets Guide and Fruits of Adventure with nutrition tips.
West Acton notice says the Legion Auxiliary holds a whist party in the GAR hall on Friday evening January 20. Ada Durkee has a radio installed in her home. George Caver Fred Bartlett and Charles Mitchell attend the New England Pine Fish Wey meeting.
A list cites students by grade including Mary Whitcomb Robert Montague Edith French Wilson Bursow Edward MacDougall John Vaughan Frances Shaw Joseph Perry Gordon Tate LaForrest Perkins Leo Cunningham Edwin Parker Virginia DeSouza Alden Johnson Willard Monroe Robert Peterson Mary McNiff. Mr Dyer underwent surgery at Emerson Hospital last week and is recovering well. Mr and Mrs Harry French live with Mrs Jennie Driskell while all three work at Hood Rubber Co of Naik.
Washington D C. The Republican National Committee arrangements committee spent two days planning and will return to Kansas City in March to continue work. Local organizers praise their effort as they prepare to host what could be the party's most impressive convention with attendance exceeding 100 000.
The article notes a large influx of visitors to a hall with hundreds of delegates and many rooms, including plans for 200 rooms for New York visitors and 250 for Pennsylvania, with entry through limited gates and alternates.
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