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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1935
Page
1
Unclear notes discuss Abyssinia and Mussolini's strategy including fighting methods, potential risks to his prestige, and international interference. Also touches on US government property debates and stock movements in Paramount, with references to royal family discontent and archival claims.
An informal Concord day camp activity plan seems incomplete as posters advertise a playground dramatics program and a pet show held Wednesday afternoon with participation from local boys.
A local school meet lists events and participants across sprints and games. Winners include Ada Stanley 60 yard dash Ma 50 yard dash Bertha Freeman 50 yard dash Madaline Gillespie 14 plus and Catherine Dixon girls potato race Ruth McMahan little girls Bether Sullivan boys Charles Brock Milton Davia and Marie Hunt in 200 yard dash and baseball throw.
William Jones 65 a Maynard resident and former selectman died Friday morning in North Adams while visiting his sisters. He leaves four sons and several relatives. The funeral was Sunday at the Methodist church with Maynard Lodge I O F members among bearers. Burial in Glenwood cemetery.
Jud Tunkins says he has quit laughing at his foolish friends who kept him amused simply because they thought he enjoyed it.
Middlesex Laundry team from Boston's Twi League will face Arlington in a Crowe Park game next Sunday at 3 PM. Manager Henry Tolman notes strong form as crowds grow for the Maynard grounds doubleheader, following a large turnout for the first game.
Miss Edith Elizabeth Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peterson of Concord, married Leo Roon of New York at Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. A. Ofstie with Helen Peterson as maid of honor and Leo Roon as best man, followed by a reception at the Grapevine.
Police investigated two crashes in Acton. On Sunday morning in Quimby Square Walter Cook was slightly injured after a collision at Main Street. Later that night on Route 2 Stephen Kroson drove a car under the influence. Kroson sustained injuries and was under investigation by state troopers and local officers.
Rev Mr Beckett departs after two and a half years of service to take new duties in West Virginia. He urges perseverance for security and not to be disheartened by temporary setbacks. Harold Merriam is the soloist as friends commend his genial personality and two sons Philip and William.
Mr. Hendershot, a respected master, has been active in the Parent-Teacher Association and earned degrees in education from Boston University. He did extensive work in administration.
Miss Annie Matilda Granberg and Sterling Blanchard Hager unite in a Double Ring ceremony at South Acton Congregational Church. The bride, graduate of Acton High School class of 1985, is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Granberg. groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hager of Chicago. The church featured roses and a white satin gown with lilies of the valley.
The Italian American Club of East Boston held its annual outing Sunday at the Assabet Country Club with over 1000 attendees. A program featured sports and speeches, and refreshments were served. James Mercurio, club president, led the event.
The Diesel engine was patented by Doctor Diesel in 1892 and the first real engine was built the next year. An exhibit labeled Bret 1008 is noted in the text.
The fifth annual Lithuanian Alliance outing was held on Sunday with attendees from the region. Worcester resident Genator Ca Simkonis won a notable prize in the event, as reported in brief on local society pages.
Members of the Sheehan Association plan Mass at 10 30 AM at Help of Christians Church West Concord then proceed to Acton Town Hall for a basket lunch. Officers include Frank J Sheehan Dorchester president Mary Sheehan West Concord recording secretary Hazel Mannion Herthy Wollaston financial secretary Cecelia Sheehan Lane Dorchester treasurer. Committee chairmen are David G Sheehan West Concord reception Peter T White Maynard refreshment Dr John Dennis Sheehan Concord grounds Edward W Sheehan West Concord entertainment Jeremiah J Sheehan Dorchester. A large gathering is expected and all Sheehans are invited.
Dr and Mrs Douglass MacGregor have settled into the historic Faulkner homestead in South Acton. Dr MacGregor teaches at Harvard College and hails from Detroit Michigan where the MacGregor Institute has long aided sailors on the Great Lakes.
Superintendent of streets leads a crew of about forty men to repair a gravel road stretching a mile and one sixth. The 18 foot road will be widened to 20 feet and work continues until snow halts progress.
The ceremony at St Marys featured a bride in a lace gown and pearl bouquet with orange blossoms. The couple, visiting Washington and New York, will live at 43 Suds acreet. The bride, graduate of Wetford Academy, works as a bookkeeper in Abbot Worsted. The groom is a local police officer and noted athlete.
In the nearby neighborhood, Owen Duggan, a resident, is designated a special officer, enhancing local safety and patrolling duties. The appointment underscores community policing efforts and aims to deter mischief.
Funeral services for Mrs Theresa Thayer wife of World War veteran Roger Thayer were held in West Concord after her death Monday July 2 in a Waltham hospital. The service followed a high mass of requiem at St Bridget church and was held at her aunt Mrs George Portys home. Mrs Thayer attended Maznard high school and lived in Somerville Savin Hill Dorchester before marriage. She is survived by two sons Roger and James and a daughter Theresa Thayer.
The coconut row explains the name derives from the Spanish coco meaning face of a monkey. It notes the three eyes resemble a monkey’s face, giving the fruit its label.
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