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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1926
Page
1
Allan Markley announces his takeover as editor and publisher of the paper. He pledges gradual changes rooted in progressive journalism while retaining all staff and continuing daily operations. He aims to meet residents personally but extends goodwill to the community.
A seven gold piece was awarded to a school pupil for high achievement. John won the prize and captained his team now doing strong work for Concord Town in the Middlesex league race. Red and Gun Club hosted an Elks autumn evening with Harry Tuttle among those recognized.
The Anvestors of Maynard review 1925 transfers from the Registry of Deeds totaling 11. Direct transfers account for 141 and six are land court records. Assessors rely on this to flag unfiled property statements due by May 16. Maynard records more transfers than similarly sized towns, but few statements are filed. work is about a month behind schedule due to late records arrival.
Caroline Wyeth Thorndike of Southboro was granted divorce from John Richard Thorndike with custody of their four year old son and alimony of 300 dollars a month. The couple formerly lived on Chestnut Hill Farm in the western part of the town and attended St James Church in Newark.
Ida Servonen was found guilty in Concord district court of illegal transportation and sale of liquor and fined 100 dollars on each count. Jacobson also fined 100 dollars for illegal transportation. Maki’s drunkenness case was placed on file. Police stopped a refrigerated saloon car near Vose playgrounds at a festival attended by about 5000 people.
The tenth annual Concord Art Association show at the Art Centre concluded in June. Committee members Frederick W. Alen Cyrus K. Dalin Gertrude Fiske Charles Hopkinson Edward McCarten and Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts announced awards. Daniel Chester French received a special medal of honor. Abram Poole won painting for Madame Boznanska and John Gregory won sculpture for Philomela. Honorable mentions went to Victor Charleton Snow on the Mountains and Benjamin F. Kurtz for sculpture. Poole is a Chicago painter Gregory was born in England and spent much of his life in the U S Kurtz, born in Baltimore, exhibited three works. Char is a noted French artist.
Worcester welterweight champion George Kid Lee trained at Pine Grove Inn Celene aes defeated Al Mello before a large Braves Field crowd to seize the New England Welterweight championship.
The Swarthmore Chautauqua opens July 10 in Maynard for five days featuring Applesauce by Conners described as highly humorous. Also shown are Give and Take with Edgar Flavelle leading, Shadwell’s Scout Band, and notable lecturers Dr Ng Poon Chin and Dr Harry Hirschman. Ahoy
The paper announces ownership transfer and resignation of the current editor and publisher. Allan Markley becomes the new publisher and will engage in civic life, focusing on public issues and the paper’s service to the community. Dustin and Lucier
Maynard July 8 under Frank J. LeMars Post crowds gathered at Crowe park for a street parade with Legion Color Guards St Bridget's Cadets and Boy Scouts followed by athletic events prize drill and scout craft exhibition Stow T I defeated Holy Name 5-3 in a game noted for Lent Greg and Cousins contributions Lent pitched 13 hits with one earned run Lent also starred at bat Gregg drove in three runs and scored twice Cadets drill drew praise with Capt Coulter commending the drill master Harold Sheridan and awarding medals Scouts showcased stunts and a horse and rider duel A tea room opened by Miss Grace Svecury and aides with Marlboro patrons.
The annual summer festival of the Finnish Socialist Clubs of New England took place in Maynard on a weekend with attendees from New York Ohio Michigan and others. Speakers included Norman Thomas and Oscar Tokoi among others. Various track and field events and a 200 meter swim were listed with winners from Maynard Gardner C Hekkala and others.
Local residents report a bake sale by West Acton firemen on Sunday near the Mr and Mrs Charlie Hardy residence. Eleanor Peterson of Belmont visits Uncle A N Hall Jr. the Halls return from their honeymoon and plan to live in Hopedale. Ernest Cooper starts bungalow work on Artington Street. Moore family spends summer at Salisbury Beach. A C Jones Co opens a new market. Fourth of July quiet due to Sunday. Girl Scouts hold final meeting before September with 25 members and plans for fall registrations.
The event took place on July 6 with activities directed by the dagece. It concluded at five o'clock in the morning.
The Concord congregation notes 10:30 a m service with the pastor absent and other ministers taking turns. Upcoming preachers include Rev Eric Toe on July 18 and Rev Elbridge C Sudbury in August with Rev Tallmadge Root in Boston. Mrs Margaret O Grady leaves for a vacation from the Watch Factory visiting friends in Portland Maine.
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