Special Town Meeting to be Called in Maynard
July 31 report notes plans for a special town meeting to discuss sewer assessments and financing. Articles cover appointing a sewer clerk, setting salaries, appropriations for sewer connections, purchase of sewer equipment, and protecting assessor records. Engineer Frank Barbour outlines a proposed cost distribution and frontage-based assessment method for an $425,000 system over 18.9 miles with rate guidance and lot frontage exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auard
Joshua Naylor
Mie Board of Assessors
Ile
Board of Health
W. Udp
Great Road
He Board of Health
Health Board
The
Sewer Commission
Frank A. Barbour
Sewer Committee
Sewerage Committee
Lifesaving honor for Margaret Hall at Lake Walden
Margaret Hall, daughter of the Hall family, earned lifeguard senior status after completing the Concord Red Cross swimming course at Lake Walden. She joins Roger Robinson and others in a growing list of juniors advancing as the week ends, with tests still in progress amid heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Robinson
Lawrence
Robert E
Betty Kelly
Mary W. Ian
Rodney E Pratt
Super Y
Walter K. Shaw
Concord
American Red
Sual
Twive F
Frances
Priscilla Foote
Charlotta
Bernard Fritz
Elinor
Robert O'Brien
Cynthia
Thomas ‘Dempsey
Border clash report amid Russian border tensions
A Cen dispatch from Shanghai reports a clash at the Russian border near Snifenko jezhnaya. Russian troops reportedly attacked border troops and forced their withdrawal amid a contested standoff between the two sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snifenko Jezhnaya
Shanghai
Four-Alarm Brush Fire Strikes Allen Farm Area
A stubborn brush fire on the Abbot Allen land off Baker Avenue burned a large woodland area near Concord. Firefighters from West Concord and Central stations battled the flames across two days, deploying 1000 feet of forest hose. No buildings were damaged. A second blaze prompted a third alarm on Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Abbot Allen
Baker Avenue
West Concord
Central Fire Station
Allen Farm
Mail Cards To Home Owners Maynard
Duplicate cards for sewer service connections were mailed to property owners along installed lines. Residents urged to return applications promptly to speed contract lettings. Carlton, superintendent, emphasized early returns aid contract timing. New York July 30. Customs inspectors seized 1200 potties of liquor aboard the Fabre, found in coat bunkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Carlton
Vsewers
le Aes
New York
INS
Mongrel pays death penalty for piggery raids
Maynard July 31 a large mongrel dog known for nightly raids on Shirley Jones piggery off Sumuce street was shot and killed after killing and wounding many pigs. Jones estimated $800 in losses from more than 26 pigs killed in five days. The dog was recognized by the owner and later shot at its kennel after a confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Bum
Shirley Jones
Sumuce Street
Mr. Jones
Peter
Outing for Lodge B F C Rye Council A OH Div
A Sunday gathering at Vose includes a basket lunch and games for single men. Officers listed include Ellis as general chairman, Terence McHugh secretary, James Loughlin treasurer, Catherine Hayes publicity, Thomas Flannigan sports chair, and Frederick Lawton refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aga Outing Lodge
B. F. C. Rye Council
Vose
Christain
Ellis S
Terence McHugh
Concord Council
K of C
Jaites Loughlin
Catherine Hayes
Accident at B and MRR Station kills three fallers into Law's Brook
At about 4 30 p m Friday July 25 a bridge tailing failed during track rebuilding at the B and MRR Station. Three men were pitched down a fifty foot bank. two escaped into the river with minor injuries while John Dousette, 57, fell on rocks and down the bank. No serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B & Mrr
Law’s Brook
John Dousette
Unusual Auto Crash in Maynard On Main Street
An auto accident on Main Street in Acton Tuesday evening involved a car driven by Nonato Gagne of Maynard bumping two cars on opposite sides and overturning into a ditch. Jacob Swartz of Maynard, who asked for a ride, was the only injured. Dr. Clark and officers Frost and Foley documented the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Main Street
Nonato Gagne
Maynard
Jacob Swartz
Gagne
Dr. Clark
Ees
Béarlés
Allan Frost
Foley
St Bernard Lawn Party Highlights Parish Fun and Prizes
A St Bernard lawn party drew a large crowd under warm weather with a doll carriage parade won by Batty Topin in an Irish costume. Nancy Broderick placed second for The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe with Catherine Flagg third. Events included a tug of war, a candy table, ice cream and various stalls run by church volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
St. Bernard’s
Vowning
Hayes
Irenan
Hutchingen
Uvouneil
Hanley
Keete
Magerty
Byron
Gaudet
McVann
Krisman
Micnael Mullaney
Julia Imnahoney
Katherine Flannery
O'nell
John McManus
Whomes Hutchinson
J. J. Mewanah
Raymond Mevarray
Bedford A. C. Boys Triumph in Local Match
The Bedford A. C. boys defeated Lexington in a Sunday afternoon game at Page Field with a 6 to 1 score against the Cambridge Indians. Earlier, Friday night, Bedford beat U. S. Veterans cue team by five goals to two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford A. C
Beatord A. C
Lexington
Page
Beatord A C
Cambridge Indians
Hoya
U. S
Funeral services held for Mrs Lyons Concord Mass
Congord Mass July 29 funeral of Mrs Adam M Andrews Lyon wife of Willard G Lyon longtime resident held from her Old Marlboro road home led by Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone. Burial Sleepy Hollow Concord following death at Emerson Hospital after operation. Survived by husband two daughters Doris Marcy of Mer and Vivien Carleon of Concord a son Melvin Lyon of Atlanta five brothers and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratchford
Olive (Foss) Andrews
Maine
Massachusetts
Concord
Lyon
Twi Wighters
Doris. Marcy
Mer
Vivien Carleon
Melvin Lyon
Atlanta
Charles Ohnemus
Waltham
Austin Andrews
Allen Andrews
Melvin Andrews
Albert Anddrews
Vermont
Latin Andrews
Ellensourg
Motortax Triples Income for Maynard Town Revenue
A Maynard report to the state tax commissioner shows 1524 automobiles and trucks assessed before July 1 under the full excise tax. Vehicles valued at 462 640 will yield 13 714.32 in excise tax, with 118 adjustments totaling about 600. The 1928 valuation was 189 405 with a 4 640.62 tax yield, making this year's tax income 9474.30 higher and nearly three times last year. Tax value and rate are set by the state and collected by town officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Assessors
State Tax Commissioner
Maynard
Woman Injured After Rash Crash and Fire
Mrs Josephine Prince suffered a broken nose three stitches in the forehead and a badly injured right ankle when a car skidded overturned and struck a large tree then caught fire on North Road Her daughter Thelma Prince was in the car but escaped unharmed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Prince
Nad
Thelma /Prince
Fire alarms in West Acton pasture and garage
West Acton notes two recent fire calls, first July 24 a grass fire near the Costello farm in Boxboro and second last Sunday in the rear of McGregor's Garage where an old truck caught fire. No serious injuries or vehicle damage reported, but owners felt anxiety during repairs. Residents urged to use precautions in the dry season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costello
Boxboro
McGregor
Maynard Auxiliaries Honored for Membership Growth
The Maynard Legion Auxiliary received honorable mention and a $10 gold gift for the largest year to year increase in Middlesex County. Delegates Grace Sweeney Minnie Downey Margaret Hird and Eleanor Sheridan attended the Saturday county meeting in Winchester. Mrs Dineen contributed vocal solos at the convention with Anna Mannion presenting the honors and gold piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Legion Auxiliary
Winchester
Middlesex County
Grace Sweeney
Minnie Downey
Margaret Hird
Grange to Observe 10th Anniversary
Marynard Grange will celebrate the tenth anniversary of Mrs. Adelaide Sims service as lecturer at a meeting at her home tomorrow night. Officers will be in charge and all members are invited. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marynard Grange
Adelaide
Public hearing on victualer license in Sudbury
About 60 citizens attended a Sudbury Town Hall hearing on Arthur Meed of Hollywood Inn Sudbury seeking a victualer license. Proponents B MacDonald Fred Stone Gordon Wilson urged approval. opponents John Hall Sheres H Way Carlton Blims argued town already has enough. Board adjourned without a decision after private session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Sudbury Town Hall
Arthur Meed
Holly Wood Inn
Siuston
Charman -Harvey
Airbanks
Atty James
Neil
Boston
William d. MacDonald
Fred Stone
Gordon Wilson
John C. Hall
sCnares H. Way
Carlton Blims
Nnne
Board of Selectmen
Checking Up Motor Vehicles
In Maynard on a July afternoon a motor vehicle inspection was conducted by the Registrar. Cars passing the test received a windshield tag while those with defects were ordered repaired. Authorities checked license registration and light and brake conditions during the inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Tocal Ge- Nee
Parker's State widowoRalen
Riverside Cooperative Association Reports Profit Yet Plans Change
The 11st semi annual report to stockholders shows a profit of 660.23 on the balance sheet but the directors say the money should stay in the business to repaint the building. They also state that store business has not improved and the grocery operation may be wound down. The RCA is one of the oldest cooperatives. officers include William Naylor president and George Morse manager. Directors listed are Naylor Schwab Maley Newton Ledgard and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.C.A
William Naylor
Harold Cuttell
Mark Newton
George Morse
Edward Wooldridge
Charles
Wm. Naylor
Joseph P . Schwab
John Maley
James J. Ledgard
Concord Baseball Tonight West Concord at Littleton
Patrolmen and special officers inspected over 900 automobiles from noon to 6 pm Monday. The Sheehan Family Association, about 300 members, will hold its annual reunion Sunday at Vose's Pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Littleton
Peter Bulkeley
Swh
Robert Lawson
Edward T Lawton
William L McCarthy
David G Sheehan
Arthur Loftus
Joseph Keefe
Sheehan
Guy G Fernald
Don John
Guards Plan Annual Event in Concord
Concord officers announce the Concord State Guards Association annual reunion and outing set for Saturday at Tawe Hall and Marble near Adams. Commander Gardner W. Laurence leads the Concord Veterans with Everett C. Thorpe as Quartermaster and Winthrop T. Hodges as Adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord State Guards Association
Tawe Hall
Kidd
W Malon
Marbleee Ee
Adams
Sea Serpent Club
Gardner W. Laurence
Concord Veterans
Everett C. Thorpe
Winthrop T. Hodges
Young Curtin Rescues Baby From Assabet River
Concord police sergeant Daniel J. Curtin and his wife train their children in life saving. Eight-year-old Francis Curtin rescued Raymond Dumas from drowning when the boy fell from a boat into seven feet deep water near Elm street in West Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Daniel J. Curtin
Francis Curtin
Young Curtin
Assabet Avenue
West Concord
Raymond Dumas
Elm Place
Assabet River
Elm Street
Waldo Whitcomb Family Return From Maine Trip
Waldo Whitcomb and family came back last Friday from a three week stay on the North Shore in Maine. Mrs. Guy Littlefield accompanied them. Mrs Alfred Tracy had a tonsil operation at Emerson Hospital last week and Miss Gertrude Schwab assisted at the Tracy home during Mrs. Tracy's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Whitcomb
Maine
North Shore
Guy Littlefield
Alfred Tracy
Emerson Hospital
Gertrude Schwab
Tracy
Correction Notice on Names in Last Issue Death Report
A correction explains the death report referred to as Mrs Con ant was actually Miss Marilla Willis who lived with Mrs. Conant on Central Street. The piece also notes Mrs Leora Conant with companion Mrs Slo cum of Gardiner visiting at Shaw’s home, plus local social items about Mr Guy Littlefield’s league games in Boston and Miss Rachel Hoar’s 10th birthday celebration at Mrs John Hoar’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conant
Marilla Willis
Central Street
Leora Conant
Slocum of
Gardiner
Shaw Home
Guy Littlefield
Boston
Rachel Hoar
John Hoar
Hoar
McCharies
McCharley
Four convicts flee Auburn prison in New York state riot
Boston dispatch says a New England wide manhunt is underway for four convicts who escaped Auburn prison during Sunday riots in New York State. The quartet fled in a black and tan sedan bearing license 45 4 46, stealing the car from J M Hastings of Solvay. Two accused escapees are Massachusetts men from Worcester and Boston, while the other two are unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Auburn
New York State
Hartford
Farmington
French Government Mobilizes Guards for Public Buildings
Paris July 31 The French Government orders strenuous security measures as Communists plan a massive demonstration against war. Officials forbid demos but prepare for worst with guards from the Garde Republicaine and cavalry mobilized to protect factories subways electricity gas water supplies and public squares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
INS
Officilal
Uougendas
Eee
Garde Republicaine
Skeet Championship Battle Looms In Massachusetts League
The race for the Massachusetts Skeet Association title tightens as Concord and Gua Clile share first with four wins each while Acton’s Al Farina Skeet Club sits close with three wins and one tie. Gun Club remains tied for second with Lynn Rifle and Revolver. Five league matches this week include Concord vs Lynn, Acton vs Oxbow, Weston vs Woburn, and Wellesley at Everett, followed by a flood light skeet shoot after the Concord Lynn clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Skeet
Perse) Association
Concord
andéGua Clile
Farina Skeet Club
Acton
Lynn Rifle and
Re RM Gru Gs Pemd
Watts
Ethicawee
Lynn
Wellesley
Acton Gunners
Saxonville
Weston
Woburn Sportsman’s Association
Woburn
Everett
Concord-Lynn
Police Guard for Outbreak in Red Day Observances
Boston and New England police prepared for demonstrations on International Red Day amid warnings of Communist celebrations in textile and shoe districts. Superintendent Crowley ordered two patrolmen at each station and special officers at railroad terminals to monitor potential unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
INS
New England
End H. Crowley
Crowley
Gastonia
N. C
Maynard Council Names Officials and Attendees
Council members listed include William O'Brief G K Join Daveret Harold Trudell John McDon eus and Francis Holt with others such as Joseph Byrne and Charles Welek. The fragmentary text names attendees and roles amid a local government meeting record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
William. W. O'Brief
Join
Daveret
G K
Harold Trudell
John McDoneus
Coami
John
Ore Couneikellebs
G. Kj
Clifton
M G
Francis Y Holt
Gadbols
Heals
Jobit Harinbit
Tee
Joseph Byrne
PGE
Organ PA
Mahoney
Tmnk
Pres & K
D. J. Mel DA
O'Malley
Lonl
Willingy
Charles Welek
William Donovan
Francis Dowd
Unclear fragment outlines Mrs. See and Lexington connection
Fragment discusses a woman once of Lexington and her house on 8 Road where services were held at home officiated by a minister. details are incomplete due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esor
Trey
Lexington
Beadh Jats Temple Row Sees Tension Amid Contested Titles
A fragmented report notes religious and social tensions around temple sites and leadership disputes involving Beadh and Jats groups. Observers call for calm as officials investigate claims.
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Rgaret Hall of Concord
PPA
Hindland Bt
Hot
Mongrel
Shirley
James
Lever’s. Mi
Adv
ST. Bernard
Bedford
Lyons
Willard G. Lyons
Maynard Automobilists
West Acton
Maynard Aux
Grange
Association
Curtin
Cs 3
Connecticut
Miltid
George Smal
Bury
Boiton
Cis Eran
Hampshire
N. E
Miford
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