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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1927
Page
7
An Acton ad by Dward Anderson lists stove length wood at 12 dollars per cord and imbs for kindling at 15 dollars. Address given as 21 41 North Acton.
The Probate Court cites interested persons to appear in the county court on a specified March 1927 date to show cause why the will may not be allowed. The executor is ordered to publish notice weekly in the Enterprise for two weeks and serve notice on known parties. Judge John C. Leggat presides, with Register Jordan signing.
Notices include administration of Ostavus A. filate of Acton and Vera K. Baker as administratrix with will annexed. Also a lost book entry for Book No 29183 with halted payment, and a meeting notice of Middlesex Commissioners in Cambridge on March 20 1927 for proposed repairs to Waltham Street and Sidbury town.
The State Division of Fisheries and Game plans releasing 255 000 trout six to ten inches long across state streams before the trout season opens on April 15. Local Sportsmen’s Club members anticipate the event, though some question hatchery trout as sport and food.
An elderly patient recalls 36 years of illness and failed treatments before taking Dr True’s Elixir, which allegedly relieved a severe sickness after a single bottle. The account cites prior medical expenses and prolonged bedridden condition.
The Acton Board of Selectmen requires license and unit applications to be filed and considered at their meetings on the first and third Tuesdays each month. Meetings occur in the South Acton Improvement Association rooms in Associates Block, South Acton, with members Murray Brown Howard J Billings.
The Town of Maynard Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting Wednesday at 7 oclock in Creighton's Rac A Sitations. Licenses for permits should be presented to the secretary. Frank Binks chairman John King secretary Edwin Varlton.
Massachusetts county commissioners deem relocation of Summer Street from Summer Hill Road to the Stow line to be of common convenience and necessity. A meeting is set for February 25, 1927, at Neier Office to relocate accordingly, with true copy attested by Charles H. Richardson.
The Concord relocation petition seeks moving Hawthorne Road from Cambridge Turnpike north to the State Highway known as Lexington Road, about 2200 feet. A hearing is set for March 29, 1927 at the Court House East Cambridge to determine common convenience and necessity.
Concord Junction members of the American Legion Auxiliary James J. Mansfield Post with Mrs Edward Loughlin in charge plan a Green whist and entertainment for Thursday evening March 17 in IOOF hall to benefit the Auxiliary. Arnold Anderson, injured by a falling paper roll at work in Boston, is recovering at home after treatment in Brookline Hospital. A new soda fountain was installed in Mandriol Brothers fruit store at the corner of Main Street.
Eldora V. Chate named executrix of James P. Clare of Acton Middlesex deceased. Bond given as required. Creditors must present demands. debtors to pay at 613 Old South Building Boston Massachusetts. February 25 1927. March 9 167 23.
Acton town officials schedule a hearing in South Acton rooms of the Improvement Association on Tuesday March 15 1927 at 8 p m on Henry W Bursaws application to maintain three additional 6000 barrel tanks for kerosene fuel oil and gasoline storage on Central Street South Acton The Selectmen named are Murray Brown and Howard J Billings
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company reports 1926 as a year of progress with 781000 new telephones, 17574000 connected nationwide, and improved local exchange service. Installations surpassed 3.8 million, with 664000 miles of toll wire added, and a third transcontinental line reaching Seattle to enhance long distance reliability.
A fragment notes Commonwealth Avenue being developed into one of the finest equipped and most attractive stores in the vicinity, highlighting its superior design and appeal for shoppers and visitors.
Miss Mary J. Sullivan daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Sullivan Concord Junction and Albert E Milliken mining engineering student MIT were quietly married on Wednesday evening March 26 Rev Joseph Plan officiated Hazel Irene Mannion Littleton acted as bridesmaid Dennis A Sheehan Concord Junction attended the groom A informal reception followed at the grandmother Mary E Sheehan’s home Milliken may be called to Mexico soon for a silver mine but plans to continue studies at MIT remain in place
Miss Clara Hunt improves in health. Miss Florence Thorn gathers slowly. Mr. Herbert Frost remains feeble. John Goulding is very sick with asthma and heart trouble. Miss Ruth Gerry expects to leave Framingham hospital soon. Mrs. Charles Brackett oversaw town hall dinner on election day. Helen Nayes returns after winter with Chester in Roslindale and other places. Bernice Clark suffers an ear abscess but is improving. Grange members rehearse for April play. Albert Tallant drawn for jury on April first. Colonel and Mrs. Bradlee to return to summer home this week. Charles E. Haynes out again, still with injured foot. Mrs. H H Whitney to Dr Patches hospital for treatment. Mrs. Lawrence Mathews returns to Forest Hills home. Roscoe Ferden family guests of Ferden. Mrs. Everett Bowker and infant return from Concord hospital, staying with Bowker’s sister in Acton. Anna Hurlburt Oviatt operated on for throat abscess at Framingham hospital. relief reported.
South Acton Rev A J Torsleff sets a lift theme Sunday March 13 at 7. A four reel film on life at sea Bermuda and Canadian resorts will be shown. March 31 offers a Ladies Circle entertainment and March 17 hosts a L S Circle gathering with Misses Carrie and Eva Shapley. A silver tea March 16 at Mrs Boat with West Acton club hosts invited.
Town meeting scheduled for Monday evening March 14 in the Town Hall at Acton Centre. Officials urge residents to attend and participate in local discussions and decisions.
Fowler of the special committee reports that the start of the sewerage system construction will be delayed to later due to adverse industrial conditions.
Mrs Jennie Driskell intends to leave town this week for New Bedford to establish her home. The Ladies Benevolent Society of the Baptist church will conduct a food sale in the church parlor at three o clock on Friday March 11. Charles French departed last week for Bristol Connecticut where he found a job.
Nearly 200 attended a school of instruction by Mrs. Florine FB Ducker P R A in the Odd Fellows hall. About 160 enjoyed a turkey supper prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tuttle and associates. Ducker organized the event and lodges from Maynard Hudson Ayer Clinton Shirley Pepperell and Concord participated.
West Acton residents gathered for a whist party at the hall to benefit the Women's Club. There were sixty tables in play and the event used the full hall capacity. After the games, players enjoyed ice cream, crackers and punch as the club thanked supporters and the men who assisted.
The Boston and Maine company weighs a Marlboro to Hudson bus service with a Cambr idge leg, starting at Hai Square, linking Marlboro and Hudson, paralleling the B and W line briefly. Engineers will test the proposed route. if satisfactory, plans for full service will proceed.
One of the season’s largest meetings was held by the Ladies Auxiliary A. L. at the home of Past President Mrs. Busto. Attendees inclusive of members enjoyed an upbeat gathering with social activity and discussion.
A rural style Dutch colonial country home is shown as an economical model with three bedrooms on the quiet floor plan. Built with frame and wood siding it features a large kitchen and pantry, built in china cabinet, and modern carbide lighting for independence from outside power. Estimated cost starts around 4,000 in some regions, with variations by location and labor costs.
The Sudbury Center station has closed due to traffic falling nearly to zero. The station master Mr Lias, previously in charge, has been transferred to Fayville, and L. P. Stilett is understood to be involved in the closure details.
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