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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1930
Page
7
Antique items listed include furniture glass china and ironwork. Lost Deposit Book No 18190. Payment stopped. Notice from Middlesex Institution for ms by H F Smith treas. Sudbury Mass. Dates Feb 19 26 and Mar 6 1930.
Peter Mason of Sudbury seeks to change his name to George Breeze in Middlesex County Probate Court Cambridge on March 13 1930 at 10 00 AM. Citizens must appear to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Public notice to be published in Sudbury Enterprise three consecutive weeks before the hearing. John C Leggat Esquire Judge. Feb 10 1930.
The document notes a petition to change the name from Theodore Kleinberg to Martin Acker filed in the Probate Court of Middlesex County Cambridge. A public citation requires publication in the Sudbury Enterprise for three weeks, with the final notice before the court date on February 13, 1930 at 10:00 AM, signed by Judge John C. Leggat and Register King P. Jordan.
In February 1930 Concord Massachusetts inhabitants petition Middlesex County Commissioners. They request relocation and repairs of Main Street from Westvale Bridge westward about 2600 feet and Monument Street from Battleground entrance northerly about 800 feet, asking that these actions be adjudged of common convenience and necessity. Oscar E Beckvold signs appear among petitioners.
Middlesex County Commissioners in Cambridge order Sheriff to notify all interested persons and corporations to view premises and hear petitions on March 21 1930 at ten in the forenoon. Clerk Ralph N. Smith certified copies and postings. publication to occur in the Concord Enterprise three weeks and fourteen days prior.
A petition seeks administration of Juvetart Ferraro’s estate to Carmela Ferraro of Maynard. Citations require appearance at Cambridge Probate Court by March 20, 1930, 10 a.m. to show cause. Public notices must run weekly for three weeks in a local newspaper. Witness: John Loring P. Jordan. Mar. 5-12, 19.
Maynard Council Knights of Columbus hosted J F Daily representative of the Supreme in the Masonic hall with large attendance. William Smith presided as grand knight. Thomas Quirk D D of Milford spoke. Daily outlined insurance law changes, Columbia Squire, Boyology courses, Notre Dame foundation training. Peter Murray entertained. committee led by Joseph Byrne organized the program and supper.
Miss Rose Hartley junior director of 4 H clubs Marlboro attended the semi annual meeting of the county junior directors organization in Concord at the Middle Sex County Extension Service office. The year marks the tenth that the effort has been ongoing with junior directors selecting leaders and boosting membership. Esther Berry Stow Porter Jenks Acton and Henry Stone Bedford also represented their towns.
Farmers and fruit growers are invited to a series of winter meetings starting March 13 and 14 1930. Topics include spray equipment effects on pest control costs and equipment pressures with local demonstrations and charts by Professor Thies. Attendees should bring the previous spray bulletin and knowledge of their pump horsepower and pump capacity.
An unusually large West Concord Union Church congregation gathered for First Sunday in Lent services. Rev. Alfred Wheeler Stone opened a series on The Significance of Jesus Today. A Lenten children program explored How Can a Child Be a Christian with In His Heart as a focus. The noon Sunday School hour launched Making Faith Real for young men. Evening talks covered Faith for Doubt as Life Affirmatives in Christ. Mrs. Clarenes W. Mahan hosted the afternoon gathering.
A Maynard post office bowling team receives a challenge from Clinton ladies to bowl at the Lynch Alleys on Friday night March 14. The article notes mixed feelings among players and cautions about the Clinton women’s bowling skill.
Paul Dempsey will address Garden Club Friday afternoon at 3 30 in the First Parish vestry. The Woman's Parish Association meets Monday at 3. Concord Chapter and an all men’s League meet at 8 Monday evening. Division 56 Hibornians entertain at Monument Hall Monday 8. Concord Musical Club meets Tuesday with Mrs Edward Pricer. Division 44 Hibornians meet Wednesday March 19 at Monument Hall. Concord High School opens baseball season vs Middlesex School at Emerson Playground April 29 with return May 7 at Middlesex diamond.
Programs at Trinity Congregational Church Mass announce March activities led by Rev George Kering Thurlow including Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 45 with sermons by the pastor. Evening Young Peoples club at 7 p m and a guest visit by Rev William Bois court on March 20 3 p m. Woman's Union speaker Mrs Badger secretary at the Congregational House Boston.
The Concord Woman's Club met Monday afternoon in the Veterans' Building with Mrs. Hans W. Miller presiding. Mrs. Arthur Devens-Potter spoke for the State Federation Foundation Fund on its raising and purposes, while Benton Mackaye of the Regional Planning Association of America delivered an address on A Philosophy of Regional Planting.
In St. Petersburg Actonites are seen weekly for sub tropics visits. Orange blossoms bloom and the air is rich with perfume while fishing thrives in Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Miss C B Hartwell of Acton arrived by rail for her seventh winter in the Sunshine City and is staying with friends at 18 Court Park. Mr and Mrs W I Lamson of Acton arrived by boat and have reopened their winter home at 225.
The West Concord Woman's Club staged a three act comedy at Association Hall under the West Concord Parent-Teacher Association. Donald P. Littlefield played Tom Brown and Jack Stewart. Allen Brooks Parker led as Col Lane. Edgar Hall Jr. portrayed Lannon. War ten Costello, Bolton. Lowell Cram as Daintry. Gertrude Schnab as Eva Low. Mrs Lane Turner played by Mary Holton. Ruth Costello as Tor France. McCabe and Dammon led the program committee.
The West Concord Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at the secretary Mrs. Herbert C. Shepard's home on Tuesday of last week. President Mrs. Guy G. Fernald presided and Mrs. Henry M. Lane led. Refreshments were served during the social hour. The next meeting will be with Mrs. John D. Wilson on Tuesday April 1 Central Street.
At Annurnsnac Grange in West Concord a Monday meeting awarded first and second degrees to candidates. The Metropolitan Past Masters Association presented the second degree with notable ceremony. Edward W. Sheean gave a five minute fruit talk. Refreshments followed under Mrs Gladys Stry, Pomidna. Lecturer Linnie L. Hodgdon was invited to entertain the Metropolitan Past Masters Association in Reading on March 12.
The ceremony in West Acton united Ma ybel Clayton Morison and Willard Sylvia on March 8 at the Morison home. Rev. Ralph A. Barker officiated with Miss Winifred Sylvia and Stannard Sylvia as attendants. The couple plans to reside in South Acton and both families joined in a luncheon and reception.
On Wednesday afternoon in Quimby Square the South Acton Improvement Association will hold a One Cent to One Dollar sale followed by a whist party. The Freshman class of Acton High will hold a military whist party in the school auditorium on Friday evening March 14.
Congregational Church led by Rev Barker offers morning sermon Come to Terms with Ourselves as part of Lent series at 10 30. Universalist Church with Rev Torsleff holds 10 40 sermon The Truth Seeker and Truth Seeking. Sunday school at noon. Local notices include visits by Burtone B Smith former Maine resident and Kenneth Reed directing B M R R freight office.
A fragment notes that Winslow J Damon of West Concord was confined to his house for several days last week due to illness. Mentions Miss Gladys Graham and Ed McHugh Concert Co with a reference to a Clan Wallace meeting.
West Concord Union Church in collaboration with Maynard and Stow societies presents the play Just a Little Mistake by the Christian Endeavor. Rehearsals are underway with girls set to perform the minuet for Grandmother's Garden at the West Concord Woman's Club. Members attended the Grand Chapter of Instruction at Marlboro on Saturday. Willow Lodge initiations and Acton Lodge ceremonies are planned for March 1 with the Asse officers attending.
The family gratefully acknowledges the many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown through flowers and spiritual support after the death of Catherine L. Kelley. Julia E. Lynch and Bernard F. Lyngm are noted.
The Concord Board of Trade met at the West Concord school with President Robert W. Carter presiding. A reception was extended to Payson True the new cashier of the Concord National Bank. Discussion covered Town meeting articles including loss of a road to White Pond and advertising. A collation was served under Andrew Edwardsen.
Firefighters from Central station were called at 3 30 p m Monday to a brush and glass fire on land belonging to C Fay Hey at Lexington Road. The blaze was quickly extinguished.
Mr and Mrs E A Phalen have taken up residence at the Cozy Inn on 7th Street near Ave N after completing a motor trip to the south. The couple are believed to be in their seventh generation in their city and plan to stay at the inn.
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