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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1931
Page
8
A local church summary notes a 10 30 morning service and penitence sermon with adult classes led by Rev Morning arrangements include March 8 services and social activities. The report mentions Mrs Charles G Taylor of Marblehead and Adelaide Taylor visiting, plus community updates on town meetings and local officials.
A notice states the Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday at 7 o'clock at their eighton's Block. Applications for licenses or permits are to be presented at that time. ED. ELSON, Chairman ES IRWIN, Secretary. BINKS.
The fourth annual Unitarian conference at the Wayside Inn Sudbury drew 75 delegates from over 20 New England colleges. The two day program featured talks on Industrial and Economic Adjustments and Mental Adjustment, with guests including Henry Dennison and Everett M. Baker. Highlights included an open forum on newspapers influence and a Saturday dance for attendees.
A Massachusetts joint committee backed highway safety bills including sidewalk surveys by the Department of Public Works and codification of motor vehicle laws. The hearing supported shifting highway safety funds into schools and homes, plus a stronger theft penalty for automobile larceny and a study on sidewalk needs across towns.
The passage mentions warm hospitality shown by the management with specific thanks to Mrs Ever ett M Baker and Mrs Herbert M Gesner. The wording highlights courtesy from the women named in the social note.
Mrs Lottie Hayward McGlen of West Acton died Feb 21 at her daughter’s Maple Street home aged 88 years 8 months 16 days. Born in Boxboro to Stevens and Charlotte Conant Hayward she married Charles V McGlen of Watertown in 1884. Funeral held Feb 24 at Maple Street home with Rev A Roy Thompson officiating.
Mrs. St ney A Lord, formerly living in Concord, died suddenly in what local notices describe as a surprising death. No additional details are provided.
Wednesday at Phillips House illness followed an operation. Funeral held Friday at Emanuel Church Boston with Rev Dexter rector Trinity Concord conducting rites. She was 48 born in Boston daughter of late Dr and Mrs Russell Sturgis survived by husband Dr Sidney A Lord son Joseph and two younger children Hope and Frederick three sisters and a brother.
The Palmer home on Springs road was entered around 2 30 a m last Saturday. Nothing was taken though the occupants were frightened. Sulivan was summoned and after a walk through the streets Sellestaan was found harmless.
Fragmentary text shows a political or campus discussion at Washington, with references to diplomas and a steady, ongoing debate. Names and full context are unclear, but the scene centers on civic or institutional discourse and unrest.
Mrs Join FE Baal de het bridge club ay Ue e prize een were ayne G Lawrense and Mrs Frank H Hewitt. Miss Emily Hannon spent two days in West Concord last week. The view building of the Ellis Chemical Co near the Boston Harness Co shop West Concord is nearly completed. The Metropolitan Past Masters association will do the degree work at the next ag of An nursnac Grange Monday March 9. Because of the death of Charles N Ontus and Thomas J Reilly the party planned for Wednesday evening by Our Lady Help of Christians Court Catholic Daughters of America at Odd Fellows hall is indefinitely postponed. On Tuesday evening last week at 7 35 o'clock the firemen were called out for a chimney fire at the residence of Harry Inge Central Street. Mrs Erling Knuizen has returned to Concord after a winter in Norway.
The funeral for Charles N. Outus, longtime West Concord resident, was held Wednesday morning at 4 Crest Street. A high mass of requiem followed at Our Lady Help of Christians Church with Rev. Edward F. Ryan officiating and Miss Julia Deebarch directing the music. Pallbearers from West Concord included Thomas F. Carroll Patrick S. Coughlin Thomas Garrity George A. Hagerty Edward Mahoney and Daniel Sullivan. Burial was in the family lot at St. Bernard's Cemetery in West Concord.
Drum Major for the Scottish Chor al ten Me Wort first prize at the Music Festival in Symphony Hall on Monday February 23. Class B honors went to the Polish chorus among five contestants. Miss Graham earns special congratulations though she was unable to lead due to injuries from a recent auto accident. Mary McAuley and Doris Graham served as Scottish ushers in national costumes.
Last week brought sadness with the death of Frank Lester Stiles in Acton on February 2. Born June 5, 1878 in Fitzwilliam New Hampshire, he moved to Acton with his parents in 1888, worked at Plagg and Russell, and later at Mt Newton. He married Alice Maynes on June 5, 1901 and since 1910 managed Paulkners Grain Mill in West Acton, dedicating 21 years to his employer and community. Despite a nervous breakdown years ago he remained steadfast in business and public life.
The obituary notes a man who bore village burdens with patience and fortitude, enjoyed life, and supported his family. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church on Wednesday at 2 pm, with relatives, friends, and business men in attendance. Rev Ralph A Barker led the service assisted by baritone soloist Richard A Lowden.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two children a son, Ltd rae Stiles, and a daughter, Mera A. Stiles. One brother, Captain William H Stiles of Marlboro, also buried with him. Bearers included Frank H Holt, Smith andsys, Sterling Moore, George H Grenough, Carl C Flint, and David Penny.
We thank neighbors and friends who assisted us in our bereavement and for the floral tributes. Mr and Mrs Walter H McClenathan Mr and Mrs Everett W Reed.
The Maynard and Acton Oil Company promotes fuel oil as a cost effective, clean heating solution for homes and businesses in South Acton and Maynard. They distribute range oil high test gasoline kerosene furnace oil and lubricants with automatic controls reducing operator effort and assuring prompt service to city customers.
Mrs Fred Guertin of Webber Avenue recovers from scarlet fever while Mrs Grank Goodwin returns home after surgery for appendicitis.Lancaster Whittacker votes despite weakness after recent operation and is on the road to health.
The Middlesex Laundry at 7 Parker Street Maynard Mass promotes laundries as essential services easing housework. Modern machines and delivery via Middlesex Laundry truck offer convenient washing and returning of clothes, with Maynard 400 contact for pickup.
Webster Sportsmen defeated Kanto A C 40 to 38 in a tight Sunday game at Webster. Key scorers for Kanto included Rutanen and Ketola, while Webster’s Lampinen, Laasapen, and Terleckt contributed, with referee Sacco noted.
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