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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1927

Page

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Cambridge Man Drowned in Walden Pond Rescue Attempt Ends in Death

Goreznski, about 32, and Miss Lillian were at Walden Pond when a drowning occurred. A bystander witnessed the struggle as Goreznski disappeared beneath the deep water while attempting to assist Miss Borthwecz. Despite rescue efforts, he died. the body was taken to Joseph Dee's parlors for removal to Cambridge.

Goreznski Cambridge Camgard Walden Pond Lillian Fred Daniel Curtin Frederick Nolan Concord Police H. J. Walcott State Police Pond Joseph Dee Whalen Borthwecz

Merchants Plan Big Trade Day in Maynard

Merchants Cooperative in Maynard plans a large Trade Day with 6 to 8 day events August participation. Local merchants urge advertising in a special Enterprise issue and ask all dealers to offer value driven bargains. The aim is to advertise Maynard as a live trading center with ethical prices and broad stock turnover.

Maynard Ign

Four men injured as stolen car crashes in Belmont line chase

In Waltham a stolen car fleeing police ran off the road near Belmont car line. Four men were hurt two severely Leo Largus and William Connolly both of Cambridge. Joseph Lavelle and J Hayes of Somerville were also treated. A 15 mile pursuit involved Concord police. All occupants except one uninjured were arrested.

Waltham Belmont

Grange Picnic At Whalom Park

Concord Grange No. 150 Patrons of Husbandry held its annual picnic at Whalom Park near Fitchburg. Members traveled by motor from Emerson Playground and enjoyed amusements and boating on the lake. A basket lunch was shared at noon and thanks were given to Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Poure for hosting.

Concord Concord Grange Handry Whalom Park Fitchburg Emerson Playground Fred E. Poure

Little Girl Struck by Car in Concord Incident

Four year old Rita Boucher of 91 High Street Waltham ran into the rear mud-guard of a car owned and operated by Daniel E. Sherman Jr. of South Lincoln near Walden Pond. The girl bruised and shook but suffered no serious injuries and was taken to Dr. Ross K. Whiton for examination.

Concord Rita Boucher High Street Waltham Daniel E. Sherman, Jr South Lincoln Walden Pond Ross K. Whiton

Burial of George A Hill in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

The body of George A Hill a 62 year old shoe dealer died from an accident in Berlin last Sunday was brought to Concord for burial in Sleepy Hollow after services at his Sud-Mian home He is survived by his wife and four sons Lawson George H and Richard Hill all with Hill Brothers Company Shoe Manufacturers of Hudson.

George A. “Hill Berlin Concord Sleepy Hollow Sud- Mian MC Hill God Lawson George “H Richard Hill Hill Brothers Company Hudson

Reynolds found guilty on two counts in Concord court

Wilbert Reynolds of Clinton arrested Sunday by Officer Harold Hanson was found guilty in district court at Concord on charges of operating a motorcycle while under the influence of liquor and being drunk. A fine of 15 dollars for the drunk charge and 100 dollars for driving under the influence was imposed.

Wilbert. Reynolds Clinton Harold Hanson Concord

Summer guests at Candy Hill entertain visitors

Twenty or more guests joined at Candy Hill last week including Mr and Mrs Calvin Hosmer and family of Sharon and Mr and Mrs Horace Reed of Melrose. The gathering featured several matches described as extremely interesting among the guests from both families.

Candy Hill Calvin Hosmer Sharon Horace Reed Melrose Ais

Five Islands Maine Summer Visits Noted

West Acton Mr and Mrs Frank Knowlton visit Five Islands Maine for the summer. Mrs Gertrude Clarkson of Philadelphia visits her mother Myra Cummings. Nell Knowlton Marjorie Stearns and Katherine Kinsley spend the weekend with the B D Halls at Five Islands Katherine Kinsley attends Harvard summer school. Harold MacMillan spends weekend in Portland. B D Hall Elizabeth Hall and Minetta Decoster spend two weeks at Five Islands Maine. William J Costello Ruth Costello travel to Cotuit Massachusetts for summer work.

Frank ‘Knowlton Five Islands Maine Gertrude Clarkson Philadelphia Myra Cummings Nell Knowlton Knowlton Farm Marjorie Stearns Katherine Kinsley Mairie Harvard Harold MacMillan Portland B D Hall Elizabeth Hall Minetta Decoster Mia William J. .Costello Warren Costello Cotuit Mass Ruth Costello

Man Struck by Bus Near Marlboro On Last Trip

A man believed to be an inmate at Westboro state hospital was struck by a Carl Strom Bus returning from Marlboro on its last trip last night. He suffered a head injury and was taken to a hospital, condition not immediately known.

Westboro State Hospital Carl~strom Marlboro Dana

Concord Hosts 8000 Soldiers From 26th Division

Concord sees about 8000 uniformed troops from the 26th Division camp on the town's hills and fields on the way to Boston from Camp Devens. Brigades of the 51st and 62nd hold bivouac near Ayer Road and Reformatory with Gen. Foley and Gen. Foote in command. The 101st Medical Regiment sets up hospital tents to handle possible casualties en route. The division headquarters operate from the State Armory with radio and telephone exchanges in place.

Cord 51St 62Nd Concord Boston F Devens Bist Pierce Farm Ayer Road Reformatory 52Nd Harvard Road Warner’s' Pond Thomas F. Foley Alfred F. Foote 101St Idlat Field Artillery Worcester Corte Edmund Fhion Littleton Foote Vision Nagog Fort Winte Edward L. Logan Leo Quigley Robert. Bucharian Waa Assabet 101St Medical Regiment Ayer Boston Frank P. Williams Thomas L. Jenkins William Blanchard Daniel ‘J.hurley Harvard Frank McCullough Oscar Dudley Chas. Boutelleig Leo J. Logan L Logan Francis V. Logan Infantry Logan St. Stephen Ayer ‘l Salmon 102Nd Abulance Ralston O1st Foster Mpany O'Neil 101Th Medical Sudbury

Mid-Summer Dance Hosted by Way Daughters in Sudbury

Nancy and Barbara Way gave a festive mid-summer party for youthful guests at Penlan. Flowers decorated the rooms as the large living room hosted dancing including a balloon dance. Fruit punch ice cream and cake were served. guests included Roland Cutter Marion Evans Dorothy Foss Robert Hare Lawrence Hill John Hill Robert Hunter Glen Hill John Labarree Lorraine Perkins Samuel Reed William Reed Waldo Stone Hilda Whitney Betty Zimmerman and Phil Way.

Sudbury Penlan Nancy Barbara Way Charles H. Way Roland Cutter Marion Evans Dorothy Foss Robert Hare Lawrence Hill Johm Hill Robert ‘Hunter Glen Hill John Labarree Lorraine, Perkins Samuel Reed William Reed Waldo Stone Hilda Whitney Betty Zimmerman Phil Way

Picnic At Lynn Beach Attracts Large Turnout

Concord Junction reports a well attended picnic at Lynn Beach with many younger attendees enjoying swimming races and a noon basket lunch. George A. Hodgdon led the event with assistants and local officials noted vacationers from Concord and nearby communities.

Concord Junction Annursnac Grange Lynn Beach George A. Hodgdon Guy ®Imées John ‘Kennedy Holgar ‘Olson Msgs Margaret Reid Concord Road Dept North We Messes Te Gs Gem Saat Medical Regiment Ras Edward L. Logan A ‘Séth Joseph P. Mahar

Concord Junction Nuptials Tie Miss Mildred Bean to Frederick Gale

Announcement from Oliver J. Bean of Hanover NH reports the marriage of Mildred Ruth Bean to Frederick Gardiner Gale at the bride's home in Concord Junction. Miss Rose Bean served as maid of honor and Milton Bean as best man. The bride, a Hanover High School and Keene Normal School alumna, teaches locally. Mr Gale, a Concord High School graduate, later studied at Northeastern University and works with Stone Webster in Boston. The couple departed for a wedding trip after the ceremony.

Rose Bean Hanover Milton Bean Hanover High School Keene, NH Harvey Wheeler West Concord School Concord Junction Gale Concord High School Northeastern University Stone & Webster Boston Wiers

Mrs Hers Morrie Ieoatty Birthday Party Scene

July evening guests assembled at Mrs Bob Smith home to celebrate Mrs Hers Morrie Ieoatty's birthday. The room glowed with yellow and white crepe decorations as intimate friends gathered, gifts were presented, and a social evening of games and light refreshments followed.

Hers Morrie Ieoatty Bob Smith

Boys Leave for Camp at Scituate

About sixty chattering boys departed Monday for two weeks at Camp Joyce Kilmer St Bridget's camp in Scituate. The girls who had already spent two weeks returned home reporting a wonderful time. Regies Donahue and assistants M Francis Reardon and three seminarians will supervise the boys with Thomas Maley as camp chef. Mothers Day at the camp is set for Wednesday Aug 3 pending enough women to ride the bus.

Maynard Joyce Kilmer St. Bridget’s Scituate Reg Ries Donahue M. Francis Reardon Thomas Maley

Beardsell Case Continued to Sept in District Court

William Beardsell of Lowell Road faces charges of operating an automobile to endanger public safety. The case was continued in District Court to September 19, with complainant Corp William J. Puzzo, now at Emerson Hospital, expected to testify.

Concord William Beardsell Lowell Road District Court Corp Wm

Warriors Took Their Medicine in Hud son Narrow Loss

The King Philips visited Hudson Thursday evening and lost 7 to 2 as Hudson dominated play. Mrs Henry Way of the Center has returned from a visit to Melrose. Joseph King is celebrating his anniversary and spending time with Mrs King and the children at Plymouth.

King Philips Hudson Henry Way Center Melrose Joseph King Mrs. King Plymouth

Maynard Tax Rate Drops to 29 Per Thousand

The Assessors announce this year's tax rate at 29 dollars per thousand, down 1.50 from last year. State and county levies show little change, with no substantial rise in building improvements. Total real and personal estate for 1927 is reported at about 4000 dollars.

Maynard

Dramatic Exit Stuns New York Theatre Crowd

Attending EM Val, New York June Mathes, famed for melodramatic screen roles, collapsed during a performance of The Squall at 481 Street Theatre. Seated with her mother, she whispered I’m dying, was removed from the auditorium, and died nearby. Doctors believed heart disease caused the death as panic spread among audience members.

EM Val New York June Mathes Miss Mathas

Goodwin to Meet Sharkey in Boston Bout December 22

Reports say Jack Sharkey and Jess Willard or Jack Sharkey would fight in Boston at Polo Grounds or Braves Field funded by Suffolk Athletic Association. Goodwin reportedly not under contract while Dempsey's return to Los Angeles was discussed. Sharkey remains under medical care after a below the belt hit, with Dr. Martin Spellman evaluating Goodwin.

Boston INS Betwes Jack Sharkey Polo Grounds Braves Field Suffolk Los Angeles Dempacy Los Essles Goodwin Hay Sharkey Dempsey Martin Spellman

Wedding Chaos Ends With Glass Plates Thrown

In Grand Anse Quebec a dramatic wedding scene escalates as a mother hurls glass plates at a camera man and photographer, causing chaos. Lena Wilson, a woodland farmer, accompanies Jam toward New York amid a ruckus that scatters plates through a living room and grounds.

Grand Anse Quebec New York Lena Wilson North Country Mia

Vermonters Welcome Cel. Charles A. in Springfield

Cel. Charles A. concluded his New England tour in Vermont and prepared to proceed to New York on the national leg. He was greeted by about 15 000 Vermonters in Springfield.

Springfield Charles A New England New York

New Crossing at Sudbury by Hudson Road

The NY, NH & H. Co. begins a concrete crossing on the Hudson road near Sudbury station. L. C. Hawes celebrates that his push for company action has produced the essential improvement for the town.

Sudbury Ny, NH & H. Co Hudson Road Sudbury Station L. C

Carter and Associates Tour White Mountains in July

Mr and Mrs Robert Carter with Mr and Mrs Bowering and Miss Towner of Everett enjoyed a motor trip through the White Mountains last week. They stopped in Conway and climbed Kearsarge amid rain and travel fatigue as they returned home from a longer journey.

Concord Jct Robert Carter

Toohey Passes Exams for Patent Office Appointment

Concord announces Frank Toohey has passed examinations and will accept a position at the Patent Office in Kingston. Toohey, a graduate of Lord High, also earned a Tufts degree with cum laude in 1926.

Concord Frank Toohey Kington D.G

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