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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1931

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Maynard Grange Installs Officers In Ceremony

Maynard Grange held an officer installation with members from Canton Beaford Lex Westboro and Norwood attending. Eva Smith received a prize and retiring officers were thanked as Mr Sadie Kaier Gene Thompson and Mrs Dice oversaw the event with Mrs Sims presenting.

Maid Grange Puuvow Canton Beaford /Lex Westboro Norwood Eva Smith Sadie Kaier Gene Thompson Vera Laubinger Maynard Grange Annie Floyde Maseon Whitney Adeims Marion Whitreward A J Bourke Assisteward Mary Lawton Ivin Howe He Murphy Russell Mary Powers Grange Sewing Circle Margaret’ Whitonday Ade- Sims The Grange

Recount Sought After Maynard Sportsmen Meeting

At the Maynard Rod and Gun Club annual meet George Stockwell says the club had a successful event with officers elected or reelected. Names include Ralph Pletcher treasurer Carl See secretary and Walter Amnett on the committee, with February set for an epee event and a recount requested by Joseph Cavanectman in the related case.

George Stockwell Ralph Pletcher Carl See Ne Thompson Ed Billett E Peterson Walter Amnett Fonse Carl ‘Swanson Frank Parke

Rainbow for Girls install officers at Masonic hall ceremony

Maynard Maynard Assembly Rainbow for Girls held officer installations at the Masonic hall with a concert by the Anchor and Ark Glee Club of Charles A Welch and entertainment by Assembly members. Doris Dawson led the ceremonies assisted by Virginia Lawson, Doris Graham, and Edith Nelson. Ruth Berglind retired as worthy advisor and received a jewel.

Maynard Maynard Assembly Rainbow Carol Crosby Myrro Goettler Luella Huntoon Eunice J Willer Margaret ‘Allen Caroline Kingman Ea Boba Robert 'L Galvin Taydry Mary "McRest

West Concord PTA Holds Winter Session With Planned Fundraiser

The West Concord Parent-Teacher Association met at Harvey Wheeler School with President Robert McAuley presiding. A fundraiser with refreshments next meeting supports a National Association gift, and a February Founders Day program is planned. Harry Gardner of the State Board of Education is scheduled to speak in March. A smokeless party to raise funds was approved, and Miss M Elizabeth McKenna attended the Eastern Massachusetts Conference in Boston. The welcome committee includes Mrs Christian, Mrs Barker, and Miss McKenna. Mrs Benjamin Derby sang with Mrs Roger Derby, drawing applause. United Fruit Co through Mr Leonard presented a lecture with stereoptical views on banana origins and trade dating to 1870, featuring Cape Cod Captain Baker. Refreshments were served by a committee led by Mrs Gertrude A Rated.

West Concord Parent-Teacher Association Harvey Wheeler Robert McAuley National Association Harold Chase Ash Harry Gardner State Board of Education M. Elizabeth McKenna Massachusetts Boston Christian Barker Miss McKenna Benjamin Derby Roger Derby United Fruit Co Leonard Baker Orinoco New York Mammoth ‘United, Fruit Co Gertrude A. Rated

Sudbury Man Seeks Permit for Two 10 000 Gallon Oil Tanks

A Sudbury resident, A. G. Bohazzoli, applied to the Board of Selectmen for a permit to erect two oil tanks of 10,000 gallons each on his South Sudbury property. The request describes shielded tanks and adjoining property considerations, with details about the tank placement and related covenants.

Sudbury A. G. Bohazzoli Ceion South Tatetone Omerne

Clergy Retreat Opens at Wayside Inn in Sudbury

The 29th annual Universal Church retreat began at the Wayside Inn with 19 clergy members including Rev. Wallace Rose of Lynn and Rev. Dr. Richard Eddy Sykes of St Lawrence Seminary. The three day gathering features daily spiritual sessions and addresses, with several New England pastors attending.

Sudbury Universal Church Tors Roger FL Btz Universalist Convention F. W.perkins National Memorial Church Washington Vincent B. Lemiingen Worcester Wallace Rose Lynn Wayside Inn Ford

G H Gutteridge Re-elected President at Club Meeting

The Ynard Country Club held a one night session in which officers and committees were read. The club reported a very successful year with more guest players than any year since its organization. George H. Gutteridge was re elected president with a full slate of officers and a board of governors.

Y Ynard Country Club George H. Gutteridge John Connors Raymond Veitch Frank Sanderson Hartwell Flood Howard A. Wilson James J. Ledgard B. J. Coughlan Frank Sheridan Frank Prue Nobie Morton Harry Bullard George H. Merrick Board of Governors

Donations to Red Cross Welfare Work Reported

Maynard Mrs William Litch, president of the Maynard Branch of the Red Cross, notes several voluntary donations to the Red Cross fund. The group cooperates in national and local welfare work and has set up agents in the business section for donations at Assabet Institution for Savings and the stores of Trank EB. Sanderson and P J Sullivan.

Maynardé William Litchfield Maynard Branch The Red Cross Red Cross Fund Assabet Institution For Savings Trank EB. Sanderson P. J. Sullivan

Ice Fishing Thrives Despite Freezing Temperature

Winter pastime draws anglers to the Assabet River and nearby ponds. With temps near zero, activity dipped but several groups fished all day near Crowe Island, catching pickerel bass and perch while some groups reported better luck than others.

Maynard Assabet Crowe Island

Fire destroys de hydrating packing building at American Powder Company

A fire Sunday morning at the American Powder Company destroyed a de hydrating packing building. Officials estimate the loss at 5000 dollars. Two employees escaped injury with one reportedly having his hair singed. Firefighters from the Powder Company and nearby towns extinguished the blaze.

Maynard American Powder Company

Dem caucus selects nominees for town offices

The Democratic caucus at Cooperative Hall nominated Charles Irwin and Frank Punch for selectmen, with other posts listed including sewer commissioner Frank Sanderson town clerk John Hanon moderator George Ridge and various department heads. Thomas Maley will not seek reelection.

South Acton Town Meeting Proposals Color Village Life

Local Universalist forum unveils plans for town meeting on February 10 at the Universalist church. Articles propose flock purchases, school milk provision, potential sale of town hall to Statler Corp, weather vane costs, and parade of odd ballot items including bans on skirt lengths and a foreign broadcast.

Univerelist Mons’ Forum Fenay Elgt T Dm Quimby Square Statler Corp’n Natl Broadcasting Co South Pokum Allen Brooks Parke Charles’ F. Hdney Treas Walter Tuttle Laru Clark Bertha Lowden L.A. ‘Sebastian George Morse Evangeline P. Hall H. W Merriam Edward J. Jewett Rolfe Bradbury John Dunavan Henry Soar

Trinitarian Congregational Church February Services

The Concord Massachusetts church announces weekly programs led by Rev. George L. Thurlow. Sunday includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m men and adult classes, morning service at 10 45 a m with a children’s sermon, Young People’s club at 6 p m and evening service at 7 p m with music by Lincolns and Concord Trinitarian choirs. Midweek service is slated for Wednesday at 7 45 p m.

George L. Thurlow Leslie R. Moore Young People’s Club The Lincolns Concord Trinitarian Congregational Church

Corp Egan Postponed by Trinitarian Church Groups

The performance of Corp Egan, set by the Men’s Club and the Young Peoples’ Club of Trinitarian Congregational Church, has been postponed to accommodate the high school lay schedule.

Corp Egan Men's Club The Young Peoples’ Clah Trinitarian Congregational Church Fed TR

Concord Woman's Club hears reports and prize winners

The Concord Woman's Club met in the High School auditorium with President Mrs. W. Miller presiding. Reports were read including a Midwinter meeting summary from Federation Secretary Mrs. George A. Hill. Henry Wheeler won a $5 gold prize for the best school children's garden and garden record for the second year. Mrs. Clarence H. Blackall and A. M. Ming highlighted Rotch Travel Scholarship achievements as part of Fifty Years of Progress in Architecture illustrated with stereoptican news.

Concord Woman's Club W. Miller George A. Hill Federation Massachusetts State Federation of Woman's Clubs J N. Fowler Henry Wheeler Galeb Virginia Road Concord Clarence H. Blackall A. M University of Illinois Ming Miller

Concord High School Banquet Honors Fall Sports Winners

A banquet for about fifty Concord High School athletes from baseball football track field hockey and cross country is planned at Veterans Hall with a turkey dinner and brief address by Warren B Goddard School Committee chairman Wells A Hall Edward Laughlin coach Howard Hawkes Ruth Emmons and others presenting letters to fall season winners including football girls field hockey and cross country. Edward Loughlin a Harvard baseball star will participate.

Concord High School Veterans Hall Warren Bb. Goddard Wells A. Hall Edward F. Laughlin Howard G. Hawkes Ruth FE. Emmons John Dennis Sheehan Robert F. Foster Middlesex School Wardell P. Raymond Jimmy Knox Harvard Clarence P. Houston Tufts College Principa! Martin Goodwin Edward ¥. Loughlin Concord Hgiht

Judge Keyes Again Named in Bank Directors Meeting

Concord directors of the regional bank organized Merde with Judge Prescott Keyes as president. Fav Heywood was named vice president, and WB Parson True Hudson High School girls basketball team played in Ware.

Forcord Metional Bank Merde Prescott Keyes Fav Heywood Hudson High School Ware

Ford Revives Old Industry in Hopkinton Mill

Hopkinton miller Erwin R. Smith at the Wayside Inn reports handling about 60 tons of grain in a year. The grain including corn oats wheat and buckwheat was ground into flour meal and cereal of various grades. The ground products were sold at the Roadside Market used in the Inn kitchen and at farm barns. The process uses an over shot water wheel and large millstones, a nod to old time industry.

Sudbury Erwin R. Smith Hopkinton Wayside Inn

Stone Collins wed in Danby on 1931 anniversary eve

Raymon Francis Stone and Dorothy Frances Collins were married at the groom’s Danby Vermont home on January 23 1931 the ceremony conducted by Rev W A Martin. The couple’s families and more than seventy five guests witnessed a white and gold arch ceremony with a single ring service. The groom’s parents Mr and Mrs Henry Stone observed their golden wedding anniversary.

Sains Dorothy Frances Collings Raymond Francis Stone Danby Vermont Whale Henry Stone Raymon Francis Stone Dorothy Frances Collins South Acton Mass W. A. Martin Congregational Church Belmont Mr Stone Mrs Stone Louis Twne Bertha M. Lowden Richard Marthe Sarvila Maynard Quebec Claremont N. d Jersey N. J. Rutland Yse Londonderry Wallingford Alington- Manchester Ag Gton

Teacher's Club Holds Whist and Bridge Social

The Theayard Teacher's club hosted a social at the high school auditorium Tuesday with thirty tables. Awards went to whist winners Helen Cleary and Charles H Walker and bridge winners Mrs Huldah Taylor and Guyer W Fowler. low scores went to William O'Brien and Mrs Mansfield for bridge and Philip Allard and Mrs George Sharpe for whist. Prizes donated by the committee raised funds for the Student Loan fund.

Theayard Teacher's Club Helen Cleary Charles H. Walker Huldah Taylor Guyer W. Fowler William O’brien Mansfield Concord Philip Allard George Sharpe Elizabeth Teehan Dorothy Mattson James P. King Walter Tierney Florence Wilder Catherine Murray

P. W. Jones to Speak at Whiting School Assembly

P W Jones a leading local figure and 1930 Tercentenary chairman will address Whiting School for Boys pupils Friday evening. He will speak on War Time Experiences in Washington reflecting on early days with the War Trade Board and the town’s central figures.

Sudbury P.W. W. Jones Center Road Whiting, Hall, School For Boys Wes Jones Washington War Trade Board

Largest vote ever cast at a Republican caucus in Maynard

Maynard's Republican caucus at Cooperative Hall drew 433 ballots the largest in recent years. George Elson Sr. edged P. Joseph Schnab by one vote to secure a Selectman ballot spot. Frank St. Bake led the ticket for Selectmen, with Samuel Lever close behind. Gavin Taylor topped Albert Lerer for Tax Collector. Oswald Drechsler defeated James Ledgard for School Committee. George Stockwell led a field for Assessor. Robert Lester beat William Howard for Library Trustee. William Bishop defeated Ralph Sims for Tree Warden. and constables Nicholas Driscoll and Frank Downey joined the ticket. Representatives and staff oversaw proceedings as ballots were counted.

Maynard Cooperative Hall al P.m George Elson Sr P. Joseph Schnab Selectman Bilson Schnab Frank St. Bake George Stockwell Harry Burnham August Saarela Robert Lester William Howards William Bishop Ralph Sims John Connors Nicholas Driscoll Frank Downey Leslie W. Sims Amet Leslie Date Aly Beg Hs

Birthday salute to William Tobin of Concord Street

William Tobin celebrated his 90th birthday at Concord Street with family and neighbors. Born in Newfoundland and long a town resident, he remains active in affairs and enjoyed good health and esteem from all who know him. Attending were relatives including Henry, Frank, James Tobin and Mrs Andrew Far dy Mrs John Cahill of South Acton.

Maynard William Tobin Concord St Newfoundland Eee Wienenry Frank, James, m Aes Tobin Andrew Fardy John Cahill South Acton

Six Marlboro Men In Court On Insurance Indictments

Six Marlboro men Ralph Clisbee John M Lord L F Child M BE Wallace George F Delaney and George Irving appeared in East Cambridge Superior Court for a hearing on Middlesex Grand Jury indictments charging automobile insurance violations. Detective Edward J Sherlock reported summons to the station. all had previous court appearances and were released on 2000 dollar bonds.

Ralph Clisbee John M. Lord L. F. Child M. BE Wallace George F. Delaney George Irving East Cambridge Middlesex Grand Jury Edward J. Sherlock Superior Court

Union Elects Yearly Officers

Maynard The Mule Spinners Union held its annual officer election during the week. Elected were Thos Breck president Joseph White vice president John French recording secretary Frank Punch financial secretary treasurer Henry Weirwarden Arthur Johnson inside guard Edward Woolfrdge Herbert Lemoine Thomas Murray auditors Richard elsey Patrick Lannigan trustee and Thomas Breck Frank Punch grievance committee. The Concord Female Charitable Society formed Monday at president Mrs Berry F Smith Sudbury Roal with Mrs Smith aging schogen president Mrs Walter K Shaw vice president Mrs Herbert B Smith clerk Mrs Wallace B Corart assistant clerk Miss Helen W Kelley treasurer and Mrs Albert B Black assistant treasurer.

Maynard Mule Spinners Union Thos. Breck Joseph White John French Frank Punch Henry Weirwarden Arthur Johnson Edward Woolfrdge Herbert Lemoine Thomas Murray Richard <Elsey Patrick Lannigan Thomas Breck Concord Female Charitable Society Berry F. Smith Sudbury Roal Smith Twas

Maynard L D Wilson DeMolay Chapter Observes Fifth Anniversary

Maynard L D Wilson DeMolay Chapter marks its fifth anniversary with an evening banquet followed by the investiture of ten officers. The event features William Walters as master counsellor and honors the transfer of members to a newly instituted unit.

Maynard L. D. Wilson Chépter Lnst Il’ Cancieg N Boro H L. D. Wilson William Walters

West Acton Ladies Circle Plans Supper and Meeting

West Acton ladies hosted a fine supper and activities. A business meeting will be held at Nellie Fairbanks home on the 5th, with entertainment and light refreshments. George Washington banquet is set for Feb 23 with a key dinner and program by Mrs. Rolfe Bradbury. Mock Town Meeting warrants issued by Universalist Men's Forum, Feb 10 at South Acton Universalist Church. Admission 26 cents.

West Acton Cire Nellie Fairbanks George Washington Rolfe Bradbury Universalist Men’s Forum South Acton

Sudbury Couple Close Swedish Tavern for Masonic Ball

Mr and Mrs Paul Ecke closed the Swedish Tavern on Moi evening to attend a Masonic ball and dinner at Masonic Templeware. They took as their gift Miss Anna Johnson and a few days with Mr and Mrs Stone. Mr Kent was suffering from frostbite.

Paul Ecke Anna Johnson Stone Mr. Kent

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