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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1937
Page
7
Obituary note for native of Aaezer area, son of George H. and a merchant, sister to Reed, and associated with Mr Petersen. The fragmentary text confirms a death notice for a local figure with ties to a family lineage.
The British government offered 100000 dollars to any inventor who could build a clock that would not err more than three seconds. The award was later claimed by clockmaker Harrison after years of pursuit.
In the Probate Court Carroll W Batehelder acts for Acton Massachusetts a notice presents Mary E Mason of Acton as executrix with surety for probate of a will and codicil. Object by appearance before ten o clock in the morning on the first day of 1937. Judge John C Leggat and Register Loring P Jordan mark the filing dates January 20 1937.
A public notice states that Deposit Book No. has been lost and requests its return or replacement payment as applicable under law. The item is referenced in a formal legal notice with a description of the missing document. The registrar or issuing authority is identified for lawful action.
A funeral service was held at the Evangelical Congregational Church for Buchel and her daughter who died after illness. The pastor Rev. Gierm W. Douglass officiated. Buchel was buried in the Woodlawn cemetery family plot.
Mortgagee The Middlesex Institution for Savings forecloses on a July 28 1930 mortgage held by Charles Canineo and Lizzie M Crocker affecting about two and a half acres in Acton Centre with a dwelling and outbuildings. Sale at 3 PM February 18 1937 to satisfy unpaid balance and taxes with deed restrictions and prior liens noted. Cash deposit of 100 at sale. other terms announced at sale.
The estate of Edwin Augustus Caldwell late of Acton in the county is in probate proceedings. A petition has been filed requesting that Caldwell be appointed executor without bond. Objectors must file written appearances in the Cambridge county court by the stated deadline.
In Maynard the Democratic ticket dominated a four corner race for Selectman with Patrick A. McGrath leading 268 votes. William Smith and Arley Lawrence followed. Higgins failed to win a place. The school committee nomination went to Robert E. B. Madsen 170 to 105 for Howard King. Other races show candidates for constable and trustee posts with varied vote totals and several unopposed nominees.
The Middlesex Laundry quintet defeated Hudson Collegians 28 to 26 as Torppa and Gurdziewski brothers led scoring and Vin Labowicz sparked steady defense. A preliminary 31-24 win by the Rangers over Acton followed with Lubin and Sauesba delivering key plays for the locals.
Mrs Genevieve Lynch hosted a ladies social at her home in Sunamery Street Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Beatrice Priest assisting. Awards were presented to Mrs Clara Greive and Mrs Rheenior Mantin among others in a bridge gathering after the meeting.
Donald Johnson, 24, of Boston, was arrested after reportedly holding up a Worcester liquor store, fleeing to Hudson and Marlboro, and being trapped at 98 Edinboro Street. Police recovered a loaded .32 revolver and tied him to the Worcester robbery.
A local firm submitted a bid of 49226.90 for the Santellé bridge project to replace the damaged concrete span after last year’s March floods. The federal government will cover most costs with state funds and about 2500 from the city for land damages. Construction awaits Governor's Council approval, which meets today to consider the state's donation and the project may start in weeks.
John McAuliffe of 4 Green Street runs for a local post as circulating nomination begins. He is described as a candidate associated with the annual town events. Mr and Mrs William McAuliffe reside at 34 Green Street.
Fragmentary note indicates comforts and provisions to be provided to prisoners awaiting trial in prisons. The text mentions general ideas of improving inmate welfare and domestic-like amenities forthcoming, with unclear jurisdiction or date. Further details are unreadable in the supplied fragment.
Joseph Boothroyd Jr. earned a prize essay on American history and won a trip to Washington to attend President Roosevelt’s inaugural as a guest of the Boston American. The account describes travel by special Pullman, touring Washington landmarks, viewing the parade, then social events at Dupont Circle and a visit to Annapolis Naval Academy and other federal sites.
A Sudbury audience enjoyed a Wednesday event by the Sudbury Woman's Club featuring a historical program on local life. Miss Emily Lis, Mrs. Ralph H. Becton, and Mrs. Herbert L. Newton assisted. Mrs. Forrest in Bredshaw spoke of roads as they were years ago. Charles Di Way showed a map of Sudbury from 1834, with old fashioned costumes and a chorus performing.
A meeting of the Acton Branch of the American Red Cross was held Tuesday afternoon to organize an intensive fund drive for flood sufferers in the Middle West. Mrs Grace Sears chairwoman and her solicitors arranged contributions to Mrs Millie B Drummond. On Wednesday evening at the Acton Woman's Club house a reorganization with new officer elections will be held.
A description notes mahogany being light yellow with a brown toe, similar to satinwood. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala.
In Boston on January 27 the finances of Marlboro are examined as of January 1 last year when bonded indebtedness exceeded the $355,000 limit. Rep. Arthur Mahan and Rep. John Gilmars tin of Fitchburg seek legislation to bar borrowings beyond the limit without full consent of the state emergency finance board. The measure targets general debt, excluding enterprise debt, and aims for tighter state oversight of municipal borrowings.
The South Sudbury Woman's Club held a well attended meeting at Pen Hall on January 20. The program centered on Sudbury a Hundred Years Ago with four members living on century old family farms. Memorial church youths attended a gathering at Asbury Temple in Waltham, about twenty joining despite bad weather. Robert F Reid of New Bedford visited his daughter Mrs Albert Reynolds. Memorial church Woman's Association plans a sewing meeting next Thursday. Mrs George Gohlke of Concord Road is improving after illness.
The moniker the Dumb Ox was given to St Thomas Aquinas by his Cologne peers due to his quiet nature and dreamy demeanor. A tutor predicted the silent student would one day fill the world with his learning and influence.
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