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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1932
Page
1
At a Central Massachusetts Republican Club gathering in Hall Fridasy the host hall heard a dozen speakers including Attorney General nominee William S Youngman and other party figures. The meeting featured remarks by club members and a welcome address praising the party and its plans.
The Orinthian Lodge held its third annual outing last Saturday with about young athletes present at the Stow course. Games included baseball and bowling with Captains Holden and Sherman leading teams. Blair and Ings noted for hits and fielding, while Culbertson excelled at bridge after dinner. Committee organizers were Wor. G. Sherman Blair, Senior Warden Philip C. Wolden, Junior Warden Williams H. Davis, Allan A. Kennedy, and Wor. Master Robert F. Charles.
Annual recital given by Miss Annie E. McCarthy’s pupils at her home on Saturday June 26 drew many friends. The program listed many student performances including pieces by Lillian Briggs Hildegarde Andrea gen Marguerite Christian and Dorothy Condon among others.
Mrs Alpha Ruble Manter was soloist at Union Church with Miss Gertrude Rideout assisting. Rev Wheeler Stone preached on Christianizing Christianity during the morning service at West Concord.
Maynard Michael Glebus 51 committed suicide by drowning in Mill Pond Thursday night about 10 30. Frank Downey says he was pulled from the water shortly after being found but resuscitation failed. John Kitowicz jumped in to help bring him to shore where Dr Edward Flaherty Patrolman Downey and Tony Collins fought to revive him without success. He lived in Lithuania and worked 28 years for American Woolen Co. Survived by two brothers Felix Glebus of Grand and Gabriel Glebus of Falpole. Funeral service held Sunday at Sudbury Court home with interment in St Bridget's cemetery.
Térence J. McHugh of Lexington Toad was reelected grand meet of Concord Council K of I for his second term at the meeting near the semes outside guard. Delegates to the State convention include Daniel C Billivan and J McGann with McHugh. Rev William H Finnick named chaplain of the council.
The Torch, edited by Acton High School staff, honors Miss Margaret Boornazian for her work on the book. It features portraits of Supt John F. Hough, the faculty, and student teams in baseball football and basketball, plus class prophecy, history, statistics, poetry, and descriptions of each member and faculty devotion.
Fred Kensiest of West Acton received a gold Scoutmaster Key insignia equating to the Baglet award. The honor recognizes five years of service as a troop leader with the local Boy Scouts unit.
Bedford teachers enjoyed an outing in McGovern's Grove last Wednesday afternoon and evening, with members sharing the pleasant excursion and communal time in the park setting.
The Board of oormend held a hearing Thursday on proposed revisions to the local plumbing code. A petition led by Robert Kierstead, supported by property owners, asked for a five member citizen committee to study the code and ensure plumbers cannot serve on it. Alfred E. McCleary acted as counsel and a committee including the Board of Health secretary Ward and others was named. The board noted numerous complaints about the code’s practical operation and discussed removing certain provisions.
Congregation gathers at Trinity Parish House to bid farewell to Dr Dexter after 25 years of service. He becomes hospital chaplain in Boston and rector emeritus. Mrs Dexter also departs. Local leaders praise his bedside care and devotion as hundreds attend the farewell reception.
Mr and Mrs Bertram Garland and three sons of South Street left for Harvey's Lake New Hampshire for the summer. Henry Hill of North Lexington, formerly of Bedford, and Mrs Brennan celebrate birth of a son. Mrs Brennan returns from Philadelphia with infant daughter. Pearl Devonne Vail and teachers traveled by motor to visit relatives on the west coast.
Principal Martin F. Goodwin announces Concord High School graduates with top marks led by Mary W. Sheehan at 120 points. Eleven peers surpass 100 points including Mary Elisabeth Johndroe 115 and Alice Teresa Lee 115 among others finishing with 103 to 115 points.
John Gammon of North Road Bedford died at his home Tuesday morning following a year long illness. He was 74 and had lived in Bedford forty years. A funeral service was held Thursday at his home with Rev. Frank Thompson of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial was in the family lot in the cemetery. He is survived by his wife Jennie Wilson Gammon and two grandchildren.
A driver for Byron Lumber Co. narrowly escaped injury when his car was struck by a streetcar train at Summer Street crossing Saturday evening. The car, heading toward Stow, had nearly cleared the crossing when the rear was hit. Engineer J. Henry applied brakes and the crew tested signaling gear afterward. all lights were found in good order.
Dorothy Gruber daughter of Mr and Mrs Julius Gruber of Maynard wed Julius M Glickman son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Glickman of Fitchburg Sunday afternoon in Brookline. Rabbi Harry Levy officiated with family members present, Jeannette Gruber as bridesmaid and Leo Glickman as best man. They will live in Fitchburg where the groom works as an accountant. Both are graduates, well regarded locally.
A fragmentary death notice names Oscar Mills and George G Milles with ties to an airport project in Russia. It lists surviving parents and siblings including Louis of Quincy and Miss Esther Grandah of Cambridge.
Maynard Grange held a Thursday night event with the Whitney family taking first prize in a married dialogue. Second prize went to Mr and Mrs Harry Bumpus and third to Mr and Mrs Leon Whitney. A grocery whist party followed with several prizes awarded to local residents. A Captain Kidd treasure hunt is planned for July 14 with supper at 6 30 hosted by community members.
A barn on John Chodynicky’s Maynard farm on Summer Hill road burned to the ground, discovered about 10 o'clock Thursday night. The son alerted the family, saving cattle, while the Stow department aided with 1300 feet of hose to protect the homestead and other structures. cause unknown though Maynard has suffered prior fires.
The Rev Silas A Adams resigns as pastor of the Congregational Pane ee in Chester. He plans retirement from active ministry effective December 1. Adams previously led the West Concord Union Church from 1908 to 1915.
The Class of 1932 at Se High School held its graduation exercices Friday. Nearly all seniors earned Post Graduate diplomas with the class colors silver and blue and the decorations. Warren B Goddard, chairman of the School Committee, introduced the speaker Rev. Dudley Ferrell of Boston who gave a thoughtful address on the meaning and value of education.
Maynard High School held a Friday night reception at Washington Auditorium for the class of 1932. More than 400 attendees celebrated the largest graduating class in the school's history amid mile green and silver decorations and yellow tea roses.
Maynard Post VFW held another whist party at VFW headquarters on Thursday night. Prizes went to Ida Brooks Elizabeth Reid and other winners including John, Mrs George Jemieson, J Baka Mes, Hews Senna, and 36 against Alise Palmer. The final of four parties will be held next Friday at VFW headquarters.
SORN AT HOSPITAL and Mrs. report the birth of a baby girl at the bere hospital.
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