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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1935
Page
1
A collage of wartime and political notes from the era mentions Mussolini warning nations against meddling in Ethiopia, Germany’s rise and economic shifts, and financial concerns voiced by Morgenthau and Rockefeller. The piece references lions trained for performance, mining disasters in Szechwan, cockfighting in barns, and broader social unrest.
Memorial Day observance held in Acton Grange with Patriotic members from the Vet in town. Ceremony honored fallen service members and featured local residents paying respects.
Concord notes a unique five choir festival featuring St George's Newport Pomfret Milton St Mark's and Middlesex directed by school music masters. Alumni breakfast sports luncheon and tea mark the reunion closing. Middlesex graduation June 13 with ivy exercises and outdoor lunch. Baccalaureate Sunday follows with Rev Charles E Park delivering the sermon.
The death of Ella Miller, 58, a long time Acton schoolteacher, followed a period of illness in Acton. Her passing touches the Acton community, where she was a well known educator.
An Acton town meeting outlines bicentennial events with a large military and civic parade led by Major Coulter. Two bands will be invited dignitaries from state and nation. A 1000 marcher capacity is planned with hospitality committees and a pageant led by Sue P. Newport. The closing day features a military ball by Edwards-Quimby Post A I with Commander Gallagher. Sunday observances include morning church services and an evening service on the common.
The report notes the Concord High School Voice of 1910 with the legend We want a nymnesium listed on both the address and roll call, and at the banquet on June 1 1935 Leslie O Anderson printed the menu with music by Kenneth B Cook who played piano. Prizes were awarded to attendees including Mr and Mrs Hubbard of Washington DC and several named individuals from New Bedford and surrounding towns.
The couple, Adam V. Taylor and his bride, married at the town church with Rev. J presiding. After a wedding trip to New York City they will live at 22 Acton Street. Friends praised the couple, gifting them numerous beautiful and useful presents.
A couple tied likely to the Roma Sons of Italy program returns from a wedding trip and will reside on Douglas Avenue in Waltham where the husband is employed.
Readers praise Fine Care Cemeteries and St. Brid get’s for their well kept grounds and tribute to patriotic dead, with old timers noting high standards in care.
Acton High School, led by pitcher Fred Lawrence, defeated Weston 6 to 2 at Jones Community Field last Tuesday. The Dolan coached team ends league play at Wayland on June 4 with a strong chance to clinch the league pennant next week. coach Robert Dolan serves as league president.
Concord marks Memorial Day with a grand parade and solemn ceremony led by Chief Marshal W. P. Blodget and the American Legion Band. The event features Company H 182nd Infantry M N G Massed Colors Veterans Three Wars Corp Ralph Hosmer Camp United Allied War Veterans James J Mans field Post American Legion Girl Scouts Boy Scouts and the Concord Independent Battery.
After 30 years of service at the church Mrs Mil dred Dusseault resigns as organist with the members and friends expressing affection and best wishes. The Acton Male quartet ends seven years of service to make way for a chorus choir. A farewell dinner was given by Mrs Dusseault for the quartet and guests.
Elizabeth Whiting Blodgett of South Lincoln a Concord High School graduate earned honors at Mt Holyoke College this June as she majored in Outing Club and helped arouse campus interest in the American Youth.
West Acton resident George L. Towne last surviving member of Captain Isaac Davis Post G.A.R. celebrated his 92nd birthday at home. Neighbors and younger veterans stopped by to congratulate him as he continues craftsman work in his shop making dolls furniture cribbage boards and log cabins. Towne born June 4 1843 in Swanton Vermont enlisted 1862 in Fifth New York Cavalry served at Gettysburg South Mountain and Hagerstown where many of his comrades fell. He earned praise from General Banke in 1863 for gathering enemy intelligence and has lived in Acton 33 years helping build the Acton High School flagpole in 1925.
Guests at Acton Junior Prom celebrated last Friday in a hall decorated as a Japanese Garden with spring blossoms and paper flowers. Young couples danced beneath pegadas and colorful stage hangings while the crowd admired the pretty dresses and neat suits as the evening passed.
Mrs Charles Shueler chairs the committee for the Girl Scouts Fair to be held Saturday June 8 on the First Parish Church grounds. The event features many novel and entertaining attractions this year.
The Woolen and Worsted Division of the United Textile Workers will hold a convention at Parker Street Hall next Sunday June 9. About 300 delegates from New England states New York and New Jersey are expected. Thomas McMahon and Sam Dunlop of Willimantic Connecticut along with Francis Gorman are slated speakers. William Dunlop will preside as the convention considers federal reports on textile problems and labor views on the N A.
Junior High will be 13 and grade schools will close Friday June 14. Home and Service Committee in charge. There will be a pie auction.
Maynare Miss Helen Hinch life at 12 Maple Street uncovered a gold wedding band in a back yard flower garden. The ring bears the initials W M 1885, believed to belong to the late Warren Martin who lived at the house.
He has held for more than half a century and is described as a steadfast Democrat in the community. Mr. Scully, an active member, has rarely missed duty. Mrs. Scully, though retired to home life, is reported to be doing well. They have seven children: Mrs Joseph Connors and Mrs Alice Joyce.
Don Lent resigns from the local E R A post in Maynard. Arthur G. Rotch, state administrator, accepts the resignation with regret and asks Lent to continue until a successor is appointed.
Miss Margaret Keegan is reported quite sick at her home on Acton Street. The notice lists Acton Street address and mentions her condition without further details.
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