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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1932

Page

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Sophomore class wins at annual high school play contest

The Sophomore class captured top honors at the annual Class Play Competition held in the auditorium. The audience gave a big hand when the award was announced for the play titled Sabe. Coach Miss Marie guided the Sophomores who included Phillip Tay John Malcolm John O Leary Malcolm and Alvna Swanson.

Boston Sabe Marie Phillip Tay- John Malcolm John O'Leary Malcolm Alvna Swanson Iter Sweeney Fran Fearns James Inn John O'Neil Mary Cleary Curry School of

Trask Team Wins In School State Carnival

The Massachusetts High School Relay Championship was won by the Trask team at Crocker field Fitch Saturday afternoon. The Lever coached quartet dominated the sprint events and set a new 440 yard record while placing second in the mile. Maynard Thompson Pieciewicz and O Leary were standout sprinters with a strong overall performance earning trophies, medals, and town pride.

Sion Aes Jdt Carni Id Crocker Field Fitch H al Leverg Massachusetts Th Lever Hag Frank Murray Ette Lever Mpson Piecéwicz O'Leary Ewson Mey Maynart Thompson Pieciewics Newton

Sudbury School Coal Town Hall Bids Open

Local notices reveal bids for coal supplies in Sudbury School District and related town hall postings. Officials invite bids from interested suppliers and indicate posting dates and eligibility criteria.

Fale Sudbury School Coal

May Queen crowned at Concord Academy Spring festival

The Concord Academy opened Commencement with a Spring festival in the school gardens attended by about 140 pupils, family and friends. Miss Elizabeth W D Wood directed with Mrs Richard E Conant assisting. Emily Morson of Boston named May Queen with a staff of attendants from Concord Lexington and Wayland. An old English dance program followed by garden pea served. Alumni luncheon occurred at noon and field day is the next event today.

Concord Academy A. E Elizabeth W D Wood Academy Richard E Conant Lincoln Emily Morson Boston Nancy Fuller Joan Richardson Ruth Cheney Hope Emergon Helen Warren Concord Mary Richards Lexington Jenny Cox Wayland

Sudbury Garden Club Flower Show Scheduled for June 18

The Sudbury Garden Club presents a flower show at the Town Hall on Saturday June 18 from 4 to 6 PM. President Mrs James H Powers leads the event with committees chaired by Mrs John C Hall and others including Mrs MW, Miss Gla Witham, and Mrs Carlton Bllms assisting.

Sudbury

Pratt elected president of Concord Rotary club

B L Pratt of West Concord was elected president of the Concord Rotary club at the annual meeting held at the Colonial Inn. He succeeds W Stauart Allen. Leslie O Anderson became vice president Eliot R Howard secretary Payson True treasurer Hubert Wardwell Jr sergeant at arms. Albert M Coffey was voted in as a new member. The luncheon featured Eliot R Howard speaking on insurance.

Concord Burleigh L Pratt West Concord Concord Rotary Club Colonial W. Stauart Allen Leslie O Anderson Eliot R Howard Payson True

Three Way Tie Tops Maynard Country Club Event

Maynard-A hosted a weekend 18 hole regular handicap golf tourney at Maynard Country Club with 45 entries and three triple ties for first. Arthur Carlton Reggie Foss and Hartwell all posted 81 gross with 40 41 splits while John Nordberg Joshua Naylor and J Sabin led low net in a high drama finish.

Maynard Maynard Country Club Arthur Carlton Reggie Foss Hartwell Flood John Nordberg Joshua ‘Naylor J. “Sabin Peek Eee En P. Held

Fenn School Holds Third Annual Graduation Exercise

The Fenn School held its third annual graduation in the school library before a large audience. Five graduates were named: Alvin V Baird of Delaware, Virginia. Robert Beckyold of Concord. W Mellville Gordon Jr of Concord. David B Williams of Concord. Kenelm Winslow of Greenfield. Diplomas were presented by headmaster Roger C Fenn with prizes awarded to multiple students.

Concord Fenn School Frederick Whaton Board of Russell H Kettell Middlesex Roger C Fenn Laurence B Groge Mr Grose Robert A Bastille Kenelm Winslow Greenfield Robert Kyod Laurence B Grose Cord Abbott T Fenn Fenn Alvin V Baird Delpaplane Robert Beckyold W. Mellville Gordon, Jr David B .Williams

Mrs Charlotte Stockbridge Leaves Maynard for Seattle Convention

Mrs Charlotte Stockbridge former president of the Maynard Woman's Club leaves Summer Street Maynard for Seattle Washington to attend the General Federation of Women’s Clubs convention. She will travel on the Poole special train as delegate of the Stow Woman's Club and return in early June.

Maynard Charlotte Stockbridge Summer Street Maynard Woman's Club Seattle Washington General Federation of Woman's Clubs Woman's Clubs Stockbridge State Federation Stow Womans Club General Federation Maynard Woman’s Club Poole

Chinsti Science movement strengthens in Boston planning new publishing home

In Boston the Christian Science movement shows steady progress as a new home for The Christian Science Publishing Society takes shape in steel and stone near the church dome. Officers announced include Ralph O Brewster of Dexter Maine as President and Ozra W Palmer of Brookline as Clerk.

Boston Mass Chinsti Science Movement Christian Science Publishing Society Ralph O. Brewater Dexter Maine Ozra W Palmer Brookline Edward L Ripley Gordon V. Comer Denver Colo

Tried Twice In Futile Attempts To Take Life

Erik Johnson of Elmwood street 55 attempted to drown himself in a mill pond was revived by Dr. Raymond Hooper and later cut his wrists at home. He was taken to the psychiatric hospital for observation.

Erik Johnson Elmwood Johnson Raymond Hooper Hig Hooper Psycopathic Hospital

Theta Alpha Club stage Zaragueta in parish play

The Theta Alpha Club presented the Spanish comedy Zaragueta at the Trinitarian Congregational church Parish House with large audiences. The cast included Carlos Norma Scherer and Zara gueta Roger K Allen, as plot unfolds amid family debts, courtship, and comic mischief.

Theta Alpha Club Carlos Norma Scherer Don Indalethio John C. Handy Salamanca Do Ta Dolores George W Brothers University of Madrid Zaragueta Roger K Allen Paris

Maynard Bride Elizabeth Leithead Weds in Union Congregational Ceremony

Maynard Miss Elizabeth Irene Leithead daughter of Mr and Mrs David Leithead and Willie Oscar Saari were married at 8 Sunday afternoon in Union Congregational Church. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Matthew Vance with many friends attending. The bride wore white net over silk with a tulle veil and orange blossom coronet, carried white roses. bridesmaid wore pink crepe de chine and carried pink roses. A reception followed at the bride’s home with guests from Maynard Marlboro Stoughton Foxburg New Hampshire Watervliet Providence and Valley Falls.

Maynard Elizabeth Irene Leithead David Leithead Willie Oscar Saari Harrison Matthew Vance Union Congregational Mhrdhak Jordan Marlboro

Maynard Selectmen Seek Restored Train Service to Boston

Maynard officials push for restored passenger trains to Boston with morning southbound and return runs. Trains would originate in Acton and pick up students and workers, replacing earlier Marlboro branch service. Marlboro Hudson officials vow to press for continued or alternative service to replace discontinued trains.

Maynard Selectmen Bostonan Maynard Boston Selectmen South Acton Acton Marlboro Bert Burke Charles Irwin James R. Priest Towla Hudson

Maynard Pupils Examined and Clinic Activity Report

Maynard May report by Superintendent Charles H. Walker notes nurse Edith B. Foster examined 172 pupils in May, treated 155 in school and 12 at homes, with 13 excluded for contagious or suspected illness. She conducted 30 school visits and 41 home visits, accompanied 21 children to doctors, and organized dental work with 45 extractions and 9 cleanings at pre school clinics.

Maynard Edith B. Foster Charles H. Walker Frank May Raymond Palmer John Bellows Samuel R.garland Hooper Steel

Golfers achieve first hole-in-one on Maynard course

A foursome including Prank Prue H McGrath of Maynard and Patrick McGovern reported a rare feat when a ball struck from a yard out spun onto the green and into the cup. It was the first time that hole had been completed since the course opened eleven years ago.

Prue H. McGrath Maynard Patrick McGovern Akae Mt As Ohe

Sudbury Prepares to Greet Washington on Friday

Sudbury readies a town wide parade and program to welcome a Washington figure on Friday morning. The event includes marching groups, historic costumes, school performances, and a reception at Ways Inn. Local committee members and town officials organize the parade from the meeting site to the Inn with a guards detail and revival era activities.

Sudbury George Washington Ena Act Bi Commission Marlboro W. Jones Eeington Clark Nixon Colteen Achool Ways Inn Washington Charles Capon Ely

Concord Man Mark Mara Dies Suddenly at Home

Concord resident and painting business founder Mark Mara died suddenly Friday after a shock. Born August 16, 1878, in Concord to Mary and Catherine Mara, he married Mary Alice Mullen 28 years ago and helped run the family painting shop for 37 years. He served on the Concord Council and belonged to the Knights of Columbus, leaving many friends and a large family. Funeral Mass was held Monday at St Healey with Rev. Healey officiating. survivors include daughters Dorothy Keating and Catherine. brothers John W Edward Henry James J Frank H Charles F and sister Mrs Bernard McGrath, plus two grandchildren.

Concord Mark Mara Mr. Mara Mary Catherine Mara Mary Alice Mullen Concord Council Knights of Columbus Oe Healey Catheine James Dorothy Keating da Eee Rothers John. W Edward Henry Lexington James J Frank H Winchester Charles F Bernard McGrath

Concord Water Department Plans For Town Meeting Budget

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate the water department will begin work after funds are appropriated at the town meeting. The estimate aims to provide water service improvements and utilities for the town.

Ingler

Explosion and Fire Destroys Tenement Building

A blaze starting in a lower floor closet damaged one side of a two unit tenement on Mayoard Street. An explosion scattered wooden walls near a nearby Taylor Gas station. Inspector Shumway cites fire origin in the closet. loss about 2500 dollars with insurance reported. Occupants Miss Eva Williamson and Mr Charley Laukkanen.

Mayoard Ah Watt Sour Itham Etree Nday Tyaol Shumway State Fire Department Tuina Anslem Lahti Eva Williamson Charley Laukkanen

Bedford Parish Fund Whist Hold Benefit Night

Last Wednesday evening at Seana Hall Mr and Mrs Ed Smith presided over a bridge and whist event to raise funds for St Michael's parish building. Prizes in bridge went to Catherine McGrath Mrs C Morse Mrs Lela Guertin and W E Walsh. In whist winners included T Roby F Noonan Mrs Oney Lelia Blake Mrs Sullivan Mary Con John Eng ah and Archie Smith.

Ed Smith Seana St. Michael’s Parish Catherine McGrath C. Morse Lela Guertin W. E. Walsh Male T. Roby F. Noonan Oney Lelia Blake Sullivan Mary John Engah

New Pick Up Follows Unclear Raid Report

Fragmentary OCR text references a raid and charges but is garbled with missing names and details. The readable bits mention a raid, an agent, possible charges, and a general timeframe in July, but no clear events, people, or outcomes to confirm.

Hudson Thomas J Fitag Pitchburg FA Sullivan Mb m

Trinitarian Children Sunday Program Highlighted

The morning service features a baptismal act and a castle themed program by 30 children. Notable participants include Leig Stensby Ackles and Claire Stent with a planting gift for all attendees.

Pegey Bechee Leig Stensby Ackles Claire Stent

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Aynard High School William, Ledgard Sidney McCleary Et Murray Sinjon’ Seder Sdwin Loija Mark Newton Johi Tobin Ahti Jaakola June Sawyer Mary Minko Walter Crowther Tiflés Helen Morgan Kalervo Kannsaniva Stanley Wojtkiewicz Willis Stockbridge Rita Bariteau Helen Hakala Mike Ruth I. Wilson Edward Hoffman Russell Jordan Frank Primiamo Doris Peterson Joseph Minko Robert Duggan Sylvia Katyala Elvi- Nyholm Robert “Marsden Tragk Bsa Athlee Briname To al Lever Town Hall Garden Club B.L. Pratt Rotary Ider Construction Athens Emerson Society First Unitarian American Legion Auxiliary Jarvis Derby Senor Indalethro Seifoanons Well E Lawrence Pclen George L Thales Maruja Poten Permet Orie Garlos Dona Sta Cori Elizabeth Leithead Bride of Wayside Inn Concord Water Bedford Parish Trinitarian
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