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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1928
Page
1
Jeremiah Florentine a 31 year old Charlestown married man drowned at Cove Land during a boat outing. Witness R Lowther reported the boat rocking led Florentine to dive from the craft and apparently suffer a heart attack leading to accidental drowning.
Maynard will host its first Field Day at Crowe Park on July 4 from 2 to 9 PM. Maynard ITT and Marlboro BBA will play at 3 PM followed by drills and parade by St. Bridget cadets and the Children of Mary Corps. The Acton Cadet Band performs a concert with vocal and instrumental acts. Supper and a food gala will be served. Advance ticket sales indicate large attendance.
Dr. Denisberger, brother of Johnston of Bo street, visits here during Maynard's absence and expresses enthusiasm. The report notes progress of Maynard and remarks on the situation, with focus on the local context and the visiting physician's observations.
Amory Maynard died at his Cambridge home on June 27. Funeral services were held July 1 at Maynard residence and he was buried in Framingham. He founded the local textile industry with his brother, and the Maynard name shaped the town's early mill history. He survived by wife Ciara, a brother, and three sisters.
The Annursnac Grange gathered Monday evening in 100F hall for a local festival. Committee members included Mrs Pageau Mrs Dorothy Patitora and Mrs Vivian Carlson. Strawberry shortcake and punch were served as attendees from Needham and West Concord enjoyed a one act play Just Advertised and vocal solos by Mrs Edith Fenton.
Under James J. Mansfield Post American Legion the Concord Emerson playground hosts a day event with a 10 a.m. baseball game for 16 year olds, 1 p.m. girls softball, 2 p.m. field events and tug of war. Prizes advance at Veterans Building, band concert 7 to 9 p.m., and a 9 30 p.m. fireworks display.
The house on Carr Road, once owned by the late Dr. Cheney and later by Mr. Wallace K. Howard, has sold to Mr. Frederick R. Walsin of Cambridge linked with Harvard University. Mrs. Baldwin reports the Morison residence sold to Mr. Jelle Roos for investment who plans to rent it. Dr. Thomas Coolidge, son of Sydney Coolidge, interns at Mass General, takes Miss Wallace’s 2 River Street house for the summer.
The teaching force gains Walter Holt of Ashburnham as science and mathematics tutor and Miss Elsie Damon of Gardner for commercial courses. Miss Cunningham of Waltham moves to the eighth grade, Miss Maren of Walpole teaches Latin, and Miss Etta Towne of Beverly visits Acton Street as a guest of Mrs. Belle Meyers. Louise Turner shifts to Taunton and Miss Hasel Murray leaves Lyon, with Ashley Rich departing Buffalo New York for new appointments.
Sudbury loses one of its oldest citizens Asabel Ellms died Saturday at his daughter Mrs John C Hall's King Phillip road home He was 74 born in Cambridge lived in Sudbury 40 years He was a devout man with sterling character and will be missed He leaves two sons Allen Ellms and Roy Ellms and a daughter Mrs Hall The funeral was held at Immanuel Church and burial occurred at Wadsworth Cemetery in South Sudbury.
Henry Haynes former resident of Maynard died at his daughter’s home in Nashua New Hampshire and his body was brought back for burial in Glenwood Cemetery. The article notes the family once lived on Great Road near St. Bridget’s Cemetery and mentions other deaths among former Northwest District Schools pupils including Rosa McGowan and four pupils of the old Brick School on Summer Street.
Samuel Hogan aged 63 of 26 Parker Street died Monday near noon at a Boston hospital after a weeks long illness. Survived by wife Patience A Hogan and two brothers Henry of Marlboro and James of Worcester. Affiliated with Medium Sex Lodge A F and A M Eastern Star and Knights of Pythias. Body at Twombley Undertaking Rooms Maynard. burial in Framingham Centre with services Thursday at 2 pm.
The Sudbury event notes Mrs William Evans and Miss Barbara Maynard, daughter of Mrs Bessie Maynard, graduated from Wellsley this year and will teach in Rochester Vermont High School after vacation. Edward Dodge, staying with Mr Hall, hints at Academy closure and Mr Princeton entry plans. Miss Beatrice Beckwith of Cushing will enter Mt Holyoke in the fall.
Robert Hall begins a motor journey with Henry Fiang and David Loubin from a Cambridge school. They plan a northern route stopping in Ohio and Montana before reaching California for a brief stay and a Hollywood visit while pursuing a successful year.
West Acton band members played at the playground in West Concord on Saturday and one in Maynard on July 4. Miss Frances Hall and friends from Watertown spent time with locals. Somerville visitors enjoyed Provincetown. Parker Hart of Medford visited his aunt. Mr and Mrs Mortimer and Mrs McGee with Theresa McGee of Webster are visiting Howard Tracy this week. Mrs Waite of Northboro Road guests at Old Orchard, Maine.
The British cruiser Dauntless ran aground on Thrump Shoals eight miles east of Halifax in dense fog. The ship struck and held fast, compartments flooded, and over 400 men were rescued or remained aboard as crews reported a probable total loss. The vessel registered at over 3,000 tons with 50 men still at the Halifax dockyard today.
In Medford on July 3 authorities pursued a lead about the probable slayer of Patrolman Franci Giland killed at a drug store burglary. A Boston tip is being investigated while the name of the informant remains confidential. Mayor Larkin proposes a $1000 yearly pension and a $500 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.
Fragmentary July report from London notes no confirmation from any other source regarding a Swedish aviator and related events as Moscow statements remain incomplete and uncertain.
Sudbury, a town famed for hardy pioneer stock dating back to 1640 or earlier, has long lived citizens. The Haynes family, among its first settlers, figures prominently in civic life and helped establish a local cemetery, illustrating the community’s enduring lineage and contributions.
Mr and Mrs Richard Wolfe of 38 Parker street celebrate their silver wedding anniversary at home Ballina bay Guests travel from Lawrence New Jersey and Maynard to honor them The couple married June 29 1903 and have four children Ruth Re Gordon They received many congratulations and flowers from well wishers
A Maynard gathering honored Miss Alice Doyle with a misc shower hosted by friends. Attendees included Helen Johnson Ruth Bradley Gladys Hoover Catherine Zala, Lucille Sims Myrtle Sims and Mrs Sims. Doyle is to wed Howard Clark on July 9 at St. Church.
Charles Shirland at std years of age died at aiida State hospital in Tewksbury. Funeral services were held in the afternoon and burial followed at Brookside cemetery in Stow.
Mrs Samuel Wilson of Hayware Street reports her son William, 18, abducted two weeks ago from Moncton, N B, with an inquiry for information. Police say he may be in danger. family fears for his safe return as authorities coordinate efforts. A separate notice records baby boy born Sunday at Marlboro hospital to Mr and Mrs John at Elm Street.
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