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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

4

Merwe store to reopen with grand clearance sale

The Merwe store on Littoln street closes for reorganizing and returns Friday at 9 with a high quality stock sale. B A McMahon and his son lead the new management with the existing staff to offer reduced prices on furniture and house items across two window spaces for a four day event. Parking will accommodate up to 250 cars as the store plans a wide selection and day long hours from 9 am to 9 pm during the liquidation.

Poro Merwe Littoln Street Rew McMahon Big Dean Morse & Bigelow

Death of Irma E Clayton Mourns Maynard Community

Irma Elizabeth Clayton aged 28 died Friday May 29 after tuberculosis. Born July 17, 1920 in the village she was a fifth grade pupil of Jessie Kinneman and cherished by family neighbors and schoolmates. A funeral service was held June 1 at home and St George’s church remembrance, with floral tributes noted.

Irma E.clayton David Annie Gray Clayton Little Irma Jessie Kinneman St. George’s Church of Maynard Sheenie Horace Tuttle Lewis Gd Whithey Albert Fucker Archie Morison Mt. Hope

Acton Free entertainment and graduation plans noted

Public notices describe an Acton High School event with speakers Miss Wilma Thompson and Miss Ruth Berglind and State Representative Louis Pfeiffer. Graduation for the Senior class is set for Thursday, June 48. A local lunchroom owner, Nelson J. Cole, sold his store after twenty five years, with Mrs Cole continuing operations amid illness and change.

Acton South Acton Rae Holten West Acton Bertram Heits West Fratces Hall Eleanor Hall Wilma Thompson Ruth Berglind Mr. Hoth Acton High Scholols Acton High School J. G. Mo Uit Igi Nelson J. Cole

Sudbury Garden Club Visits Gardens Amid First Parish Plans

The Sudbury Garden Club, newly formed, met Monday and toured Cot Bradlee, Mrs Rice, and Mrs Capon gardens. A regular meeting followed on June 1. Children’s Day is set for the First Parish church service next morning with a christening at noon.

Sudbury Garden Club Sudbury Bradlee Rice Capon Parisl Neon ” the Great Transac Ths

Maynard Couple Celebrate Sixtieth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Levi R Chemey were honored with a bouquet of sixty carnations from the Ladies Aid and Philathea Class of the Methodist church marking their sixtieth wedding anniversary.

Levi Rchemey Aidee Philathea Methodist

Whist and Social News From Maynard and Nearby Areas

Social notes detail Mrs Leng Lawrence hosting a Friday whist evening with a ten dollar gold piece and groceries as prizes. Attendee updates include Mr and Mrs Warren Dasaith at their Mass avenue home and a bridge gathering at Arlington. Upcoming St Elizabeth church fundraiser promises a gold piece prize and multiple prizes. Hospital updates note Harold Durkees in critical condition at Massachusetts General. Memorial Day events and local club meetings are described with garden seed displays and gardenia projects among boys.

Leng Lawrence Maynard Warren Dasaith Goueher Masssachusetts Avenue Mary Aere Arlington St. Elsabeth Acton Ool Street Wallace Sims Gordon Tate Menber Garcean Greenwich

South Acton Bridge Benefit Hosted by Mrs Bradbury II

Mrs Rolfe Bradbury of North Acton hosted a universalist church bridge party to benefit South Acton, with rooms decorated in lace and iris. Winners included Mrs Charles Mathews Boxboro and several Acton residents, as prizes and refreshments donated by the hostess.

South Acton Wniversalist Rolfe Bradbury Nortl Acton Itlacs Iris Gaede Hong Oy Winhers Charles Mathews Boxboro Winnifred “Wells F. W.R. Bradford West Leland Campbell Laura Fitch Ormal. Lafflin Nixon South Howard Billings Lawrence Hill K. F. Reed Esther Ebney RE. P. Livermore South.Acton

Edward J Dumas Dies in Concord Mass

Community mourns Edward J. Dumas who died at Emerson Hospital. Born October 1921 in New Benton, he moved to Concord with his family after his father joined the Reformatory staff. Funeral Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians Church and burial at St Bernards Cemetery with many schoolmates in attendance. Survivors include Mill and Miss Mille A Dumas, two brothers and three sisters.

Elm Edward Joseph Dumas Emerson Hospital Edward New Benton Concord Reformatory Harvey Weheeler West Promer Our Lady Help of Christians Church Walter Donohue Migs Julig Deethe David’ G. Sbheehar Paul Symes Dav Callahan Mitch el J. Dee Russel Murphy Williaer Meade Clighes M. Maloney St Bérnard’s Donahue Mill and Mismille A. Dumas Piile ‘A. Dumas, Jr Raymond F. Dumas Margaret Aileen Dumas Mary’ Eifer Dumas Blanche C. Dumas West Concord

Children’s Day Observed at Union Church West Concord

Sunday June 7 marks Children’s Day with a special morning service. Baptism will be administered to children followed by the annual promotion exercises. The program includes a presentation by the lower departments and a children’s pantomime “Toe and the Flowers” by the Senior Christian Endeavor.

Union Church West Concord Alfred W. Stone

Maynard routs Concord High in broad local baseball win

The Maynard team overwhelmed Concord High with a powerful batting display as Sawyer and Prigard led early offense. Loughlin kept the defense tight while Latva and Kendra added key hits to seal the wide margin victory.

Concord High ‘Schoolulh Maynard Concord Schoel -Laat Reggie Sawyer Mannen Ae Theoeal Ahti Prigard Eddie Loughlin Kent Tor Sawyer Drames Maynard Hintsa Maynard H Abey Gapme Tva Kendra Prigard P Sabene Braydene Weenee Kelly Sas Siean Tétala Maynapol Hingta Latva Jaghingy-Fish Heylighs Brismane Brayden Morgans

Unclear biographical note from Old Sudbury Road

Fragmentary item mentions Walter B. Piper and a London area business trip. References a Mrs. Lloyd, a daughter, and Joy Titts with a friend Constante De Freese at Nantucket reference. Material is incomplete and cryptic.

Walter B. Piper Sudbury Road England William Lloyd London Joy Titts Constante de Freese Nantuciot Exer Pharyoliaan

High School Years in Review and Staff Roster

Fragmented OCR lists names and roles from a high school period piece. It names editors and staff such as William Ledgard editor and Anes Vega assistant editor, with other positions including circulation manager and department editors, followed by scattered names in athletics and alumni sections.

Prarrdieng William ‘Ledgard Anes Vega Siftney Business Wotkiewicz J' Wil Stockbridge Sop Aeee Gee Simon- Seder Joke Alex. Balnis Cones Rath Bishop Paul Wilson Wie Ee Cee Avery Celia Taue, Couriiing Virginia Rita Bariteau Bradford Case Bylvia Nyholm

Concord Episcopal session outlines church aims and events

The 73rd Arch conference gathers delegates from Mid-Resex counties in Concord. Bishop Samuel Crabock presides as three major topics are discussed including Sunday observance rural church issues and camp work. The Boy Scouts plan a Monday evening meeting at seven. Midweek service at 7 30. Friday June 22 hosts an afternoon and evening lawn party by the Ladies Union.

Concord Lowell Boy Scouts ‘Iil James

Peter Bulkeley School baseball team reels off six game run

West Concord reports Peter Bulkeley School baseball nine has won five of six games so far. Results include PB 16 over Harvey Wheeler at West Concord, PB 56 over Harvey Wheeler at Concord, PB 8 6 over West Concord, PB 13 over Concord High Freshmen, PB 8 over West Acton at Concord. Remaining schedule includes PB at West Acton, Bedford at Concord, Bedford at Bedford, and West Concord at Concord through June 11.

Peter Bulkeley Harvey Wheeler West Concord Concord West’Concord West Acton Bedford

Maynard High Class of 1931 Banquet Honors Readout

Maynard High School seniors will hold tonight’s class banquet in the Auditorium. Class statistics were read after a class vote with Annie White named as wit Pollyanna and most original. Sirkka Lehtinen won prettiest and best dressed girl. Catherine Coughlan best girl athlete. Oliver Warila chosen best athlete and most popular boy. Other awards include Rachel Ojanen best for class, Siemi Keto class genius, Victor Pilecki class baby, Kitty Salo class flapper, Ruth Hull Polyanna, Alden Young most gullible, Barbara Stock most dignified, Margaret Lawton fra nkest, James Sweeney best boy athlete, Fred Cogswell best dressed boy, Leon Frye handsomest, Oliver Warila most popular boy.

Maynard Maynard High School Annie White Sirkka Lehtinen Catherine Coughlan Oliver Swat War Anna White Ruth Hull Alden Young Barbara Stockbridge Robert Hartin Frankest Margaret Lawton Jolliett Leon Frye aAlric French Oliver Warila Fred Cogswell James, Sweeney Warila

Congregational Church in Concord Hosts Final Meeting

Concord Trinitarian Congregational Church announces Sunday program with morning service at 9 30 and Sunday school at 10 45 led by Rev George L Thurlow. Evening program at 6 includes Young Peoples club and strawberry shortcake supper where the pastor will speak. Large attendance hoped.

Trinitarian Congregational Church Concord Mass George L. Thurlow Vyoung Peoples Club Mr. Thurlow

Lake Boon to Host Summer Ballroom Shows

Report notes high crowds and perfect lake bathing at Lake Boon over the weekend. Ballroom announces a Boston theatrical syndicate will supply orchestras and floor shows for the rest of the summer starting June fifth with Roy Welton as emcee and a ten Fisher girls dancing act.

Lake Boon Boston Roy Welton Chile Valley New York

Student of the Year Awards List

Class Sheik William Joyce and Annie White receive top honors with Leo McManara, Edward Han, Margaret Lawton, Ninni Wha Je Miest Girl, Edith Weckstrom, Catherine Coughlan also named for various faculty honors and pet of the faculty designation.

Sheik William Joyce Grind Eppy Kevinen Leo McManara Annie' White Edward Hannon Moet Margaret* Lawton Ninni Edith Weckstrom Catherine Coughlan

Nomara Deniahawn Dancer to Be Featured in Boston Event

Representatives of the Hastern Outdoor Advertising Co. plan to attend the opening performance in Boston as Nomara Deniahawn dancer will be featured. The group convenes to discuss plans for the event and showcases.

Nomara Deniahawn Hastern Boston

Mrs Selma Stensby Stensby funeral in Concord

The funeral of Mrs Selma Stensby, wife of Olaf Stensby, was held Wednesday afternoon at the Trinitarian Congregational Church with Rev George Loring Thurlow officiating. Mrs John Flynn and Mrs John Cahill sang two duets, piano by Marion Barker, viola by Elizabeth Darling. Pallbearers were Gustaf Landelius, George Nelson, with Concord Club members attending. burial in Sleepy Hollow cemetery.

Selma ST Mra Se Stensby Olaf, Stensby Trinitarian Congregational Church George Loring Thurlow John Flynn John Cahill Marion Barker Elizabeth Darling Viola Gustaf Landelius George Nelson Concord 3 Club Sleepy Hollow

Sudbury Plans Storage Barn Move for Town Use

The Haynes property barn may be relocated from its current site near Concord road to a site near the former hearse house. Town experts favor moving the barn with minor repairs to serve as storage for street department equipment with easy road access.

Haynes Concord Road Concord

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Morse &. Bigelow Brs George Bigelow andi _ Desrochers Moree & Establishment Capehalf The Newmanage Lon Congregational Odd-Fellows Ng People’s Society of Theonal Church Edith Gates Worcester Worcester, Library Massachusetts Aston-cone Don Herbert Main Brantor Ton and Maine Raii Jamd@otil G.C Francis J. Campbell Middlesex South District Winthrop Falmer Farm Francia J. Campbell Middlesex Winthrop _E J. Campbell Illiam H. Stiles Irma Elizabeth Clayton Frank Stiles Mrs. Bradbury II Edward. J. Dumas MHS OM OF Shades
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