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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1925
Page
1
A July lightning strike at Acton damaged a bedroom and kitchen, tearing plaster, ripping window casings, and scattering debris. Hanson and others sheltered as a bolt passed through the home, narrowly missing injury. Six people were in the house when the strike happened amid heavy storms.
The Middlesex Council gathered Saturday at Legion Hall for an event involving about seventy five attendees from surrounding towns. South Sudbury members participated and refreshments were served after the meeting.
Mrs. Leon French of New Hampshire traveled to attend the funerals of their aunts on Sunday. Rumors connected to two women murdered at Hudson on Wednesday circulated among locals. Townspeople spoke of kindness and shared concern.
In a week of union tensions and reorganizations Regan denounced the lack of brains in workers and blamed the industry crisis on wages. The American Woolen Co reported a 13 million dollar deficit and cut wages to cover losses, affecting about 2500 Assabet mill workers as the plant operates part time. Francis Johnston invited weavers to attend as locals struggle with reduced membership and weakened labor power. New samples were prepared by Agua officials hoping to restore orders and business.
West Acton social notes list Mrs Gertrude Leighton visiting friends in Leominster and Miss Lucille Blaisdell returning to Boston. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Smith hosted a gathering at St Elizabeth's ceze a morning. Mr and Mrs Chas Hardy took a motor trip to Frederickton. B Gaby Moh—c Oc Pesmetenn Fia.—visited his brother B D Hall with Patch guests at Littleton Monday.
The article describes large crowds gathering at nearby resorts and fields along Taylor road with pavilions, lunch facilities, and open air rostrums. It notes hundreds enjoying life outdoors during weekdays and weekends, and contrasts local hospitality with European leisure.
Funeral services will be held August 2 at 3 p m at the home of his daughter Mrs Wayne Lawrence 8 Pine Street. The former Concord Junction resident Rtin Leighton passed away in Zepher Hill Florida. Interment will be in Sleepy Hollow cemetery.
Helen Chase of Elm Street and Mr and Mrs George Thompson plus a niece spent the weekend at Mrs M L Williams. The group visited Mrs Jennie Temple and Warney Island among other points, and Nancy accompanied them for a visit during which tonsil surgery occurred. She is recovering.
In a May meet at Worcester W. kja Maynard sec ond K Warila Maynard third Time 316-10s. Tarmo A. C. led by EB Lahtinen and Wehkaja with top points averaged. Warila Maynard and Lahfuse rounded the finals with strong showings.
The Rev Dr Gail Cleland defers travel to lead parish efforts at Concord. A meeting was held after Sunday service with Cleland presiding. August 1 is set for the final wrecking and cleanup before erecting the new building, with the contract to be awarded this week. The pastor and congregation aim for a shared laborer’s effort and collective enthusiasm.
Richard W. Jr and another relative left Friday for a two week visit with their aunt Mrs Dora H. Dolliver at her Augusta Maine home. Miss Joe or OGrady is noted with a pretty watch in the rapid recent report.
The ninth annual Je ye Family Association reunion will be at Byams Grove Chelmsford Sunday. President Charlies J. Shee han of Junction and Mary J. Sullivan of Gas Junction chair the event expecting large attendance. Activities begin 1 pm with a meeting at 2 pm and ends with seating for the evening train. Mrs Timothy Sheehan visits Worcester.
July 29 report from Concord Junction says Louis K Liggett led a party with J Ward and Charles to accompany a Hull Club visit. They joined a departure at 6 30 and a 400 strong crowd watched as a gift box of candy and perfume was misdelivered. Ward urged Liggett to send a small boat to deliver the items to the ship under Captain Perry’s guidance. The excursion aimed to honor the first lady of the United States with a hazard filled run from Fort Andrews.
Fragmentary notes show July games with teams such as Concord Junction and Sion at Mer Nerd. Names include Galen and Blo with unclear venues.
The funeral of Patrick Reilly, a Concord resident, was held after a fatal accident involving a train. Rev. readings and bearers included James Roy and Alexander Mac, with the funeral continuing on page 4.
Civil war veteran Edwin M. Stevens aged 79 married Nellie M. Scanlon in Boxboro on June 19. The ceremony was performed by Rev Patterson as friends offered congratulations. The romance began after they met while passing in the day’s pleasantries. An obituary mass for Mrs Alexander MacEachern was held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church on Monday.
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