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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1932

Page

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Concord Man William Wheeler Dies at Eighty

William Wheeler of Concord died Friday on Nashawtuc Road at eighty. He attended local schools, graduated from Massachusetts Agricultural College at Amherst, and later became a hydraulic engineer with offices in Boston. He served as a long time member and officer of local country clubs and civic groups and was honored by Japan with the Fifth Order of the Sun. He is survived by Fannie E. Wheeler and Sam Wheeler of Ashby.

William Wheeler Concord Nashawtuc Road Edwin and Mary Rice Athusetts Agricultural J Amherst Wheeler Satieler Japan Atreet Boston Ers Prescott Robert B Etmen Chitney William Leslie OQ. Anderson Canwell Tees Etts Agric College Hollow Cemetery Daniels Eeler Fannie E. Wheeler Sam Wheeler Ash

There will be a march and meeting urged for all members

A garbled note urges Samuel Grorest of Mama Tange and others to attend a march and dancing meeting. The exact date and organizers are unclear due to the text.

Samuel Mama Tange

Fragmentary OCR note on a Massachusetts times

The readable fragment mentions a Mass. Te f. Grenis and a marker 41 Bay. It is incomplete and provides no clear event, date, or identifiable actions to summarize.

Grenis

Long illness claims life of Mrs Johanna Murphy

Mrs Johanna Murphy aged 81 of 8 Brown Street died Friday after a long illness. Born in Renews Newfoundland she lived here for over 50 years. Survived by two daughters Mrs Ivo Carney and Mrs Murphy. Funeral held Monday at 9 o clock from St Ives church with Requiem Mass. Burial followed at the cemetery.

Maynard Johanna Murphy Brown Street Murphy Renews Newfoundland Ivo Carney May Iye’ S Church Tgeeroan Kidley Sylves- Brenner Wail James Rat John Kane T'S Cemetery

Curtain party prizes and VFW delegates listed in local notes

The article lists prize winners for a sequence of parties at Sum mer street including Martha R. Rich as grand prize recipient for the series. It also names many winners from a Friday night event and records VFW state convention attendees Michael Towler, David Hubbard, Ernest Johnson, Joseph Chidley, and Auxiliary delegates Mrs Mary Jones, Mrs Margaret Gray, Mrs Ernest Johnson, Mrs Margaret Hird, and Miss Mary Cheney. A regular Auxiliary meeting is noted for next Monday.

Ittee Summer Street Martha R. Rich Mabel Holley Margston Granara M Dich Genevieve Cleary Gabriel Perillo Amy Brayden Joseph Boothroyd Patrick Murray Laura Walsh Margaret Salmon Elizabeth Play Charles Purcell Mark Newton Hether Marsden Sophie Walsh Roland Olfe Marion Cleary David Hubbard Ernest Johnson Joseph Chidley VFW Mary Jones Margaret Gray Margaret Hird Mary Cheney

Bank Holds Annual Session Concord

At the annual meeting of the Corporation of the Middlesex Union for Savings officers were chosen and sworn in. Samuel Hoar was named President with Charles H Towberk and Helen H Moore as Vice Presidents. Four year trustees Prescott Keyes and others were also sworn in. The document lists numerous named directors and officers.

Concord Corporation of the Mid- L Institution For Savings Samuel Hoar Charles H.towberk Helen H. Moore Prescott Keyes Gretors The Middlesex Union For Savings Jam Wheeler George Mel Hoar Pregcott Keyes Fred A. K John “C. Friend

Senator Moyse Delivers Patriotic Chicago Speecho?

Senator George G. Moyse spoke at the West Concord Improvement Association Nigat Be fore the fourth celebration, praising Truth and Education as cures for destructive forces. He urged stern measures and lauded America’s leadership roots, while a large crowd enjoyed band music by the Concord Post American Band and vaudeville acts.

West Concord Improvemen Association George G. Moyse America I. Adr Ruth Concord Post

Fire damages tenement near Glendale and Adam Streets

A fire discovered about 12:10 Monday night damaged interiors of a tenement block at Glendale and Adam Streets. The building owned by Mrs. Charles Gilmat of Dorchester housed three families Louis Young Louis Dunberry and Colombo Roberti. two units were unoccupied and the Dutiberri family moved into one afterward. Cause unknown as firemen battled smoke and water damage.

Maynard Glendale and Adam Charles Gilmat Dorchester Louis Young Louis Dunberry Colombo Roberti Dutiberri

County Picnic at Cedar Hill Engages Community

The July County Picnic at Cedar Hill in Waltham will feature Girl Scout reservations and a wild life sanctuary display. Activities start at 10 a.m. with sports for children and adults, and the Middleiece Training School band will provide music.

Cedar Hill Waltham New Pegiend Fa Regarc Middleiece Furtigh Sinclair Weeks Otoe

Concord Town Votes On Fire Station Site At May Meeting

Concord voters debated decoration of a proposed fire station site and rejected arguments for an alternate location. Officials reported 21 to 31 lines supporting the chosen Main Street site near the N Y N H railroad crossing and Derby's garage, with petitions and a lengthy reply addressed to Harold W Chabe and Richard B McSweeney.

Concord Tour & West Concord Harold W Derby

Concord Town Meeting Debate Over Fire Station Site

Residents of West Concord press back against a board decision on the fire station location citing 1926 precedent and questioning petition integrity. They argue the old site near civic centers suits the town, with officials and engineers split but favoring continued pursuit of the Lapham lot.

West Concn Water Service Nine Acre Corner Concord Board of Selectmen Messie Weed Leith Nagle Ent Weet Concord West Concorde West Concord West’ Concord Mather Lapham

Teacher Weds in Lawrence in Concord High School Boost

Miss Catherine Beecher, five year Household Economics teacher at Concord High School, wed Dr. J. Leroy Wood at First Baptist Church Lawrence Massachusetts. Clergy included Rev. George J Beecher and Rev. T C Atchison with a double ring ceremony. A sister from Philadelphia acted as maid of honor and several bridesmaids and ushers attended. Reception followed with music and refreshments.

Concord Catherine L Beecher J. Leroy Wood First Baptist Church Lawrence Mass George J. Heecher T. C. Atchison D. D Peator First Presbyterian Church Dorothy Beecher Philadelphia Bréle Ruth Macitchan Boston Doris P. Chane Nahant Florence Wood Newton von 7 Keeler Westboro Robert: Butler Arrank Suncan Jones Kenneth A Ryder Raph MacVay Furn Sinzans Leost Mra Worcester

Need of Town Meeting Pressures Town Finances and Traffic Rules

Town meeting faces high costs under the appropriation and possible early exhaustion in August. A special meeting may discuss traffic regulations with sealedmen reviewing rules. Drivers on crowded streets park atop cars and rush into stores, causing congestion and three way parking objections. A state trooper reportedly hid in a vacant store at Parker and Waltham to observe offenders, amid rumors that no town ordinances cover the cited charges.

Parker and Waltham

Women Golfers In Tournament At Maynard Country Club

The Maynard Woman’s Colt club hosted a Tuesday golf event at Maynard Country Club featuring a best six of nine holes tournament. Over the next ten weeks, the club schedules July and August golf events, business meetings, luncheons, and social activities including a Buttercup Inn bridge social, with multiple 18 hole rounds and special prizes for August 9 23 and September 6 contests.

Maynard Woman's Colt Club Inet Maynard Country Club Raymond Veitch Herbert W Martin Buttercup Inn

Marguerite M Waltham Relates To Prescott Family

A fragmented notice mentions Marguerite M Waltham and How R Prescott, son of Mr and Mrs street, with references to relatives and a move to Francisco California for a company after August 1. The text is garbled but indicates a family connection and relocation.

Maynard Marguerite. M. Waltham R Prescott Street Ingre Oe Prescott Francisco Fornia

West Concord Night Before Fourth Delights Large Crowd

West Concord celebrated Independence Day Eve on Harvey Wheeler School grounds under Village Improvement auspices. President Harold W. Chasa led the event praised for patriotism and safe festivity with the Concord Legion Band, story teller Hazel Childs, and acts that drew a record crowd and strong community support.

West Concord Harvey Wheelerr Iim Young Concord Legion Menemember Welker

Maynard Citizens Committee Welfare Report Summary

Report by Rev. Mathew A. Vance details the Maynard Mergee Citizens Committee welfare work since September. It notes aid distributed including food, clothing, shoes, milk, and emergency supplies, plus garden projects and significant volunteer effort. Total receipts and expenditures are cited, with substantial donated goods from local clubs and merchants.

Maynard Citizens Committee Mathew A. ‘Vance Mergee Citizens’ Committee Atiow Osad Enemaroas Concord West Concord Fowler's Alumni J Thompson Street Commie

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Cord le Town Sudney Hd Daviels Iward McHugh Moca Ais Johanna Moyse West Concord Improvement Society County Iti As Catherine L. Beacher Leroy Wood Village Improvement Society Harolde'w. Chase Legion Hazel Childs Teconics Daniel C Walter. P iFrea T Bo Beharrel Ady Phos J. Dat Garda Gait Operative Society Himittee Aujpplies Ag Terraes
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