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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1931

Page

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Parker Elected President of Assabet Savings Trustees

Thomas F Parker was elected president to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Charles H. Parker. Parker, a long-time director and former vice president, is a business man and senior merchant who has served on the Investment Committee and Town Finance Board. The trustees also reelected McCleary to another term.

Thomas F Parker Assabet For Savings Trustees Bank Charles H Mr Parker Thal Enit EB Sanderson O C Drechsler Ey McCleary Mr Mcday Thomas Parker Wil- Case William H Gatterward A. Wilson Wallace Guyer Fowler James A. Sidney E. McCleary Drechsler Frank Holt Wallace C Priest Franklin Taylor Oswald C William H Gutteridge

Maynard Woman's Club leader Lillian Childs dies at 80

Lillian Childs of 51 Nason street Maynard dies July 1 after a lingering illness at home. She was a former president of the Maynard Woman's Club and affiliated with Magda Flor Chapter OES and Maynard Grange. She was active in local theatre and widely known in town. Funeral held Friday at 2 pm at Union Congregational Church with Rev. Mathew Vance officiating. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery.

Maynard Lillian Childs Nason Street Windham Lowell Hubbardston Boston Misa’ Childs Maynard Woman's Club Maynard Yers Maynard Grange Ildgt Mathew Vance Union Congregational Church John Sanderland Arthur Jordan Frank B. Sanderson Swaldey Drechsler Howard B. Case Joseph Allen Frank Hayward William Stockwell Glenwood Cemetery

Marlboro Meet Highlights Local Track Standouts

Jaim Howe led a crop of athletes to notable honors at Marlboro meet. Vicky finished in the top ranks with Tony Atavaleski and third place noting Red Lanigan won the 220 yard dash.

Marlboro Y Fie Vicky Tony Atavaleski Red Lanigan

Beery Whist Event Draws Large Crowd at VFW Hall

A well attended beery whist party was held Monday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall under the VFW social committee. Prizes were awarded to Helen Coughlin Ernest Thane Ethel Thane Elizabeth Michael Murray Catherine Thane Richard Thane and Alice Reid among others. Mrs Hannah Reid and Mr Murray led the event with Mrs. tie Gruber and Fred Palmer also in charge.

The U. Auxiliary Hannah F. Elizabeth Reid Murray Helen Coughlin Erneston Ethel Thane Lemoine Elizabeth Michael Murray Catherine0 Richard Thane Hanseley Alice Reid Miss Lyons Tie Gruber Fred Palmer

Parish Plans Lawn Party at St Ber Parish Grounds

A lawn party is planned on the St Ber Parish grounds for Saturday evening July 11. Flannery chairs the affair with Sheehan as treasurer and Miss Margaret in charge of tickets. Geo Y runs games with Terence Me ads on the ground committee. Jeremiah Erisman leads the constable role, with Mrs Nellie and Mrs David Hayes handling refreshments. Candy by Misa B and chili by Mrs McKenna are part of the event.

St. Ber- Parish Flannery Sheehan Margaret Geo Terence Meads Jeremiah Erisman Nellie David Hayes Misa B McKenna

Camp Pen Plans Vacation Schedule For Parish Youth

The parish camp will host girls this week for a vacation period and plan a two week session next, followed by the boys’ vacation at the same camp. The facility remains well equipped for these activities with a dedicated site.

Tde Et Et T Scituate

Marriage Announcement Miss Alice Williams and Louis Nixon

Concord announces the June 20 marriage of Miss Alice Patricia Williams, daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Williams, to Louis Nixon of Lancaster. Nixon, a Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduate and NE Power Co manager, will reside in Billerica.

Concord Alice Patricia Williams Martin Williams Williams Road Louis Nixon Lancaster Nixon Worcester Polytechnic Institute Tewksbury New England Power Co Dixon Billerica

Engaged by Wednesday in a rural Methodist play

Concord youths presented Engaged by Wednesday a three act farce by Grace Arlington Owen at the new Girl Scouts Community House to a large audience. The cast featured Martin Henry the laziest man in the county and Miss Abigail Persons a woman of ideas with a strong ensemble supporting them.

Concord Methodist Episcopal Church Grace Arlington Owen Girl Scouts Community House Youngyactora Nicholas Vantrouyver Maynard High School Helen S Peterson Miss Persons E. Norman Peterson Lexington Road Robert E Madson Martin Henry Kenneth Monk Arthur Watson Karl Madsen Jack Joseph Bond Herman Anderson Andrew Robertson Friends of Arthur Abigail Persons S Peterson Watson Winona Bond Lucile Persons Blanche Maurer Marie Evelyn Anderson Jane Marie Robertson Mabel

Texas Fliers Aim for Westward Flight to Japan

Texas aviators Reginald L Robbins and H.S. Jones left Seattle in the monoplane Fort Worth at 3 58 today aiming for a nonstop westward flight to Japan. More than 5000 spectators packed Seattle Airport as perfect weather aided their trek toward Seaward Alaska with refueling stops at Fairbanks and Nome. They anticipate reaching Japan by tomorrow afternoon Pacific time.

Seattle Washington INS Pacific Japan Reginald L. Robbins HS Jones Texas Fort Worth Pacific Coast Alaska Fairbanks Nome

Complications In Debt Agreement To Be Ironed Out

Washington July 8 The American government focuses on a London conference with France and other signatories of the Young Plan to resolve features of the instrument with the Franco American debt accord. The government proceeds on the assumption that the debt holiday is in effect as of July 1 and hopes Europe’s round table will ease French demands agreed at Paris.

Washington, D. C London France United States Paris

Acton Fourth Safe and Safe in Quimby Village

A town celebration named CHorious Fourth in Acton Fourth Safe and Safe spanned 9 pm Friday to 6 am Saturday. The crowd remained orderly and no accidents occurred. The missing square fountain created an open space for crackers and red paper litter the next morning.

Quimby Ogpare

Middlesex County Baseball League Schedule Update

Lowell hosts Gopcord while Concord visits Ayer in July 14 games. schedule shows Middlesex County League fixtures with local teams playing across Tuesday and Sunday dates.

Middlesex County Baseball League Lowell Gopcord Concord Ayer Sundsy Iz Eal

Canine Hunter of Golf Balls Stirs Maynard Country Club

A hound dog at Maynard Country Club links chases and gathers newly struck golf balls on the nine hole course. Golfers watch as the dog avoids old balls and targets fresh ones, sometimes prompting chases and noisy escapes. letzte

Maynard Maynard Country Club Niblick

Sudbury Town Hall Building Committee Awards Sub-Contracts

The building committee for the new Sudbury Town Hall awarded sub contracts last night to the lowest bidders. Plumbing awarded to Austin D McRae of Concord. Electrical work to Joseph B Way of Sudbury. Heating to J C Massie of Wayland. Vault doors to Diebold Safe & Lok Co of Boston.

Sudbury Priness “Plumbing Austin D McRae Concord Joseph B Way J C Massie Wayland Diebold Safe & Lok Co Boston

Scholarship Opportunity for Dr Clark Receives Call

Dr Lawrence Clark received a call from Dr Clarence Scammon of the Commonwealth Fund offering a four month postgraduate scholarship at Columbia or Harvard. The fund aims to help rural practitioners advance their education to improve patient care through enhanced knowledge. Physicians selected from Massachusetts.

South Acton C. Lawrence Clark Clarence Scammon New York Commonwealth Fund Columbia Harvard University Clark Machusetts

Memorial Windows in Catholic Church Damaged in Traffic Crash

Ann Porter of Crossley Street Arlington turned to avoid a car on Bedford Street and drove over the curb, breaking two stained glass church windows. The windows were protected by wire grating but were shattered. Porter's car sustained no injuries to her or her cat. Concord Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, plans its annual picnic later this month with time yet to be announced.

St. Berisfird’s Ann Porter Crossley Street Arlington Bedford Street Porter Concord Grange

Quiet Fourth in Maynard

Maynard observed Independence Day with minimal formal events. The New Village fireworks display drew crowds, police patrolled, a roof fire in Sudbury Court caused minor damage, and one out of town man was arrested for public intoxication.

Maynard New Village Sudbury Court

Family Reunion Brings Visitors From Japan to Sudbury

Across South Sudbury a weekend family reunion gathered Waldo L. Miss Alice Rae of Okayama Japan and Miss Lilla Nas a former teacher from eight schools with relatives from Jeffrey H. and others. Miss Adams, visiting from abroad, will stay with sister Mrs. Waldo L. Stone through September, after forty two years in Japan.

South Sudbury Waldo L Alice _ o Rae Okayama Japan Lilla Nas An Ts. Asae Mee Jeffrey Ales P. Ades

Gustave Ey Dies at Naval Hospital

Gustave Ey aged 42 of 19 Warren Street died at the Naval Hospital after lingering illness. A World War veteran, he was a cream fitter at the American Powder plant and a member of Frank J. Demar Post A. L. He leaves a wife and two young children. he was a Mason and affiliated with the Anchor and Ark Glee Club. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Lodg AF & A M, Fyingral

Summer Readings by Concord Women’s Club Schedule

The Concord Women’s Club announces summer readings beginning July 13 with four varied selections. Each session runs on second and fourth Mondays in July and third and fifth Mondays in August at members’ homes. Transportation is available from Miss Houghton at 2 45 pm for those who need it.

Concord Women’s Club Concord Library Fingale Edward Arlington Robinson Lowell Road Miss Goodwit Joseph Auslander George Metcalf Nine Acre Corner Metcalf Edna St. Vincent Millay Mra B Armstrong Elmeres Armstrong Points East New England Rachel Field Hitty Aease Great Mi Road George B. Cole

Sudbury Visit Notes Virginia Truby With Perry Family

Mrs. Virginia Truby of Brentwood is visiting Mr and Mrs Louis D Perry. Mrs Herbert Strong and her portioning were present. The fragmentary note suggests social visiting in the Sudbury area with local hosts and guests.

Virginia Truby Brentwood N Louis D. Perry Herbert Strong

West Concord Night Before Fourth Celebrated in Community Gathering

West Concord held its annual Night Before the Fourth on the Harvey Wheeler school grounds drawing locals from West Concord and nearby towns. The event, organized by the West Concord Village Genealogy Society, featured a band concert, vaudeville acts, a patriotic speech, free entertainment, and a sale of embel­lishments, ice cream, and dogs, with Teddy Beers Band delivering martial tunes.

West Concord Harvey Wheeler West Concord School Concord Centre Weat Concord Village Gees Aenie Society Read Maguire Id W Chase Teddy Beers Ions Tom Hoag

Missing Oxford Brambell Girl Reported Safe in California

A report states Barbara Buffum Bramwell known as the Oxford girl who claimed a fairy marriage to “Sir” Wilton last December is alive and well. She allegedly fled Worcester State Hospital then eluded men who pursued her in city and nearby towns. Bramwell, surprised by a groom who learned of his marriage through shipboard interviews, remained in California while her husband was said to be recovering in England.

Barbara Buffum Bramwell Oxford New England Sir” Wilton Harold Bramwell England Worcester State Hospital Brigi Alths Eames New York Plymouth Hig Bride California Rae Ag Bramwell Shent Ae Oxford Institute Rere

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F. Parker Charles H. Persons Assabet Institution For Savings Thomas F. Parker Pres Jaim Howe Beery Whist Lurch Parish Plans Party Edith B. Foster Charles H. Walker Frank May Raymond Palmer S. R. Garland John Bellows Concord King’s Daughters Colonial Methodist Youngeople Sudbury Town Dr. Clark Alice P. Adams Stone Home SO. Sudbury West Concord Vaudevi i Band Blanche Hoag Rova Todd Mo Hoag Harold W. Chase Tonic Fred Boyd Ire Dodge Hotel Ss Wilton Husban Ieee Eae Truman Carew
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