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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1935
Page
1
The article surveys political and criminal turmoil from Washington to crime syndicates. It cites NRA dissolution efforts, the Normandie and other grand projects, gangland kidnappings with large ransoms, muttered plans by Mussolini, and a cross section of public figures amid floods and disasters. It notes graft, public fear, and shifting power dynamics shaping policy and crime.
The MNCORD Rotary Club plans its weekly Thursday noon meeting at the Concord Colonial venue with Eliot R. Howard as president.
A Maynard resident who lived in the town for 67 years was survived by a niece Elizabeth Parker and a nephew John Parker of Leominster. Former employee of the American Powder Company, the deceased funeral was held Monday with a requiem Mass at St Bridget's Church celebrated by Rev. John J Mée Carthy. Bearers included John Punch Michael Murray Edward Doyle Samuel Christian Arthur Trombley and Gordon Pendergast. Burial followed at St Bernard's Cemetery.
William F. Litchfield of Maynard 38 Great Road died suddenly at home Saturday afternoon at age 77. Born in Saxonville he lived in Maynard for fifty years and is survived by his wife Amy Litchfield. Former coal businessman and Maynard Trust Company director, he was active in local affairs. Services were held at his home with Rev. Matthew A. Vance officiating and burial followed in Glenwood cemetery.
Miss Natalie L Bliss married Ensign Frederick L Ashworth of Wenham, officer aboard the US West Virginia, in a Friday night ceremony at the bride's Sudbury home. Rev. Dr. Charles E Otto officiated. best man Harold Day and maid of honor Dorothy Brennan attended. The couple hosted a reception. Ashworth will be stationed in Pensacola after a ten day furlough.
The Concord-Cambridge super highway opens from Elm Street near the Massachusetts Reformatory in West Concord through Lincoln Lexington Arlington and Belmont to the Alewife Parkway in Cambridge. The route cuts travel time to Cambridge and Boston by many minutes.
Miss Eleanor Holden Hosmer married Fabian Friedman at Trinity Church Concord in a ceremony led by Rev Smith Owen Dexter. The bride wore embroidered mousseline de sole and lilies of the valley, with attendants Anne Chamberlain Emily Conant Anne McCulloch, and Richard Friedman led the groom’s party. The reception followed at the Country Club with out of town guests entertained by Mrs B Conant and others.
The Maynard High School Class of 1935 graduates this Thursday with 92 seniors. Robert Lester Jr is part of a notable family milestone as both parents and two children have graduated from Maynard High, a record in the town. Willis Lester works at Assabet Mills and the family history includes Robert Lester Sr’s diploma in 1906 and Marion Lester’s in 1932.
Middlesex Insurance Co and Concord National Bank staged a joint outdoor outing at Stow Country Club. Fire and Auto Insurance teams competed in multi event games with Judge Prescott Keyes enforcing rules and fines. Fire Department won. Eliot R. Howard won men’s golf, Mrs Eleanor C Lawrence won women’s golf, Miss Luella Huntoon won tennis, and Miss Ruth Henderson won bowling. A supper and entertainment followed as the organizing committee ran the event.
At a special town meeting in Veterans building Concord residents approved allocating the William H Hunt fund of 28000 dollars and a 27000 dollar federal grant to construct a William H. Hunt Memorial Gymnasium on Stow street, replacing Ripley school with broad support.
Charles Frederick Walcott longtime West Concord resident and former contractor died after a six month illness. He was born July 15, 1858 in Stow and married Mary Lou Wheeler in 1880. Funeral held at 14 Damon Street with Rev. George L Thurlow officiating. Burial in South Berlin Mass. Survived by wife son two grandchildren great grandchildren sister and extended family.
Fran B. Sanderson asks for two town reports destroyed in a recent fire. One ends December 31, 1914, the other is the report for 1818. The clerk needs replacements to complete the records.
Maynard reports Miss Catherine Coughlan daughter of Mrs Mary Coughlan returning home Monday after graduating from Boston University at Hampton Beach. Miss Myrna Goettler and Alan Palmer spent the weekend at Welles Beach Maine. Thomas Usher of Lincoln Street and daughter Blanche Broadbent visited friends in Whitman on Sunday.
The Sudbury Woman's Club carnival at Town Hall drew crowds despite a heavy afternoon rain. Gypsy clad volunteers hosted booths and games, a pony and cart delighted youngsters, and a dance with music and refreshments capped the evening. A June 25 strawberry festival by Sudbury Grange will follow in lower town hall with free admission.
The Anchor and Arklee Club winners of the New England music festival perform at the Pops in Boston Symphony Hall on Wednesday evening June 26. A 300-voice group will be led by Gavin A. Taylor Jr. director of the local club in two numbers.
The Acton Agricultural Association adjourned annual meeting at the Town House announced nominees and welcomed new members. Major Charles Coulter was elected president, with Lowell Cram first vice president and Howard J Billings second vice president, as plans were set for the September 20–21 Acton Fair.
Miss Teehan a longtime commercial department teacher at the high school was surprised with an electric percolator and silver sugar creamer from her pupils. She has served seven years and will join the Cambridge Caisson family in July. George Kennedy received a billfold from pupils as well.
Teach Classes Senior Day at Acton High saw graduates take over teaching principal superintendent and janitor duties. Discipline included students washing windows supervised by disciplinarians. Summer vacation followed. student council presented retiring superintendent John F Hough a wrist watch as thanks.
The wedding of Loretta P Dee daughter of Major Michael J Dee superintendent of the Massachusetts Reformatory in West Concord and Lawrence J Frawley son of Mr Commonwealth avenue West Concord is held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Miss Margaret F Dee sister of the bride is bridesmaid and John F Frawley is best man. Miss Hise Lundstrom substitutes for the superintendent of schools.
Maynard welfare department shows a savings of 4600 comparing January through May 1935 with the same period in 1934. Expenditures for five months in 1934 were 17560, while 1935 figures reflect improved local industry says H Murphy, welfare department agent.
Eighteen scholarship winners were selected from 96 Middlesex School boys representing 23 states. Prizes include tennis singles, doubles, crew awards, scholastic debasing, and history prizes. Notable names: Gollene Winsor, Curtis Brown, Parrott, Rogers, Parson Jr, Kelley Jr, Moses, Trumbull, King Jr, and Sweet.
Maynard Murray Peppard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Peppard, graduated Cum Laude from Phillips Academy Friday June 1. He was chosen as Phillips Andover’s first exchange representative to Germany, will study a year in Naumburg and Andover, and depart for Germany in August.
Reverend Alfred W. Stone preached on the purposes of the past at West Concord Union Church. Mrs Velina Hinman played the violin and Miss Marguerite J. Brayton accompanied on the organ during the service.
Maynara High School opens commencement festivities with Class Night to honor the Class of 1935, the largest ever with 93 members. Events include processional Corcoran Cadets March, several musical selections, a class history, will, prophecy, guitar solo, and presentations in George Washington Auditorium, with principal and student speakers.
The column notes a Progressive memorial service at the Pythian lot in Woodlawn Cemetery next Sunday at two. Delegations will visit Stow Acton Concord and St Bridget’s in Maynard to decorate graves. Community members include Charles J. Spence Daniel Smack Harold B Butterworth Albert Larkin Kenneth Palmer William Ledgard Simon Seder James J Ledgard Daniel Colbert Paul Wilson Harry Teappleton and Herbert Martin with summer homes and in town visits.
Sudbury reports Henry Ford via Wayside Inn Boys' school rep offers every graduate a job on 4500 acres of the Wayside Inn property.
Representative Frank C. Sheridan has had his name sent to the U S Senate for approval for appointment as postmaster of Maynard.
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