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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1923
Page
4
Montreal Star essayist laments tomb desecration of King Tut Ankh Amun. He argues sacred relics deserve reverence regardless of time or motive, and praises ancient Egypt’s view of the dead while questioning modern plundering by tourists and researchers.
A string of wry opinions on money pride manners current events and culture. Observations lampoon self made men Europe radio dance taste and everyday quirks with humor and a dash of social critique.
The Concord club gathered Monday March 12 at the First Parish Meeting House with Mrs. George R. Blinn presiding. Guests included presidents and secretaries from neighboring clubs and a reception followed. Edith Margaret Small of Wellesley College gave a Maurice Macderlinck recital while Arthur Motter Lamb provided organ music. Refreshments of mousse coffee and cake were served in the vestry.
Acton lodge ILOAF 203 presented $50 in gold to Past Grand and charter member William F. Steffens and his wife on the List anniversary of their marriage. Miss Fanny Davis writes from California about her homesickness. They note three weeks of rain. Attendees marked the 50th anniversary of Charles A Welch lodge at Maynard. Lowell H ram W M led the exercises.
The annual Acton Centre town meeting on Monday saw about 35 voters present and rough travel hardship. A.B. Parker chaired as moderator while 110 ballots were cast. Allocations include roads 10000 snow 1500 schools 240000 library 700 hydrants 2784 fire dept 500 police 400 health 700 tax levy 60000 to yield about 30 per thousand. Memorial Day note and a noon meal by Acton Grange.
Concord Junction announces Miss Sania Prendergas will serve as Physical Training instructor in the high school during Mr. Delano's absence, resting comfortably alongside Homer Allen.
Union Church completes fifth Lenten sermon in the series with Rev. Alfred W. Stone delivering Sunday morning on The Gospel of Redemption and The Alternative of Redemption What Are the Punishments of God. Church school at noon Young People Sideavers at usual hours Evening services at 7 90 pastor preaches Lent classes meet Tuesday Ladies Union meeting Tuesday at 7 95 mid week service Topic The Ministry of Christ The Ministry of Fellowship All welcome.
Funeral services for J Frank Fuller who died suddenly Saturday will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late home on Grove Street.
The family of Malcolm Quinn mourns his passing at the Children's Hospital after a brief illness. He was two years old. Friends extend sympathy to Mr and Mrs Philip Quinn and the extended family.
Although anthrax carrying wool can be disinfected successfully no method has yet been devised whereby hides and skins can be effectively treated without damaging them.
The government once prohibited platinum exports from South America and ordered shipments sunk to prevent use as an adulterant for salt.
Maynard High School coach Edward Coughlin released the season schedule listing games from April 18 to June 20. Opponents include St. John's Worcester Leominster Milford Pepperell Hudson Concord Belmont and St. Marys Waltham with open dates in April May and June.
Weather kept many guests away but a large member turnout made the afternoon lively. Arthur Fisher's Civilian Clothes was praised as a top club entertainment and Myra Louise Eckhoff delivered a fine coloratura soprano solo. Maynard and Brookline clubs were represented at Presidents and Guest Day events. Tea followed the meeting in the banquet hall with Mrs Peppard chairing the committee.
Maynard theaters show high grade moving pictures not equalled by towns of similar population. Films attract out of town patrons on Friday and Saturday evenings, boosting business in Maynard's business district and signaling heavy investments in cinema.
Kenneth Damren of Boston gave a lecture on American Pilgrimages at a Men’s Fraternal League meeting in the vestry of the Congregational church Tuesday evening. The talk was illustrated with moving pictures and he was given a reception by old friends after the lecture. A collation followed.
The Middlesex Probate Court issues a citation to heirs creditors and interested persons in the estate of William Craig Me of Concord to appear March 29 1923 in Cambridge to show cause why Mary Craig McCabe may be granted a letter of administration without bond The petitioner is directed to publish this citation weekly for three weeks in the Concord Enterprise with the last publication a day before the court date Witness Georges F Lawton First Judge and Register F M Esty Prescott Keyes for petitioner M14 21 28
Frank A Teele of Somerville visited on Friday. The WRC schedules its next meeting at GAR hall Monday afternoon. March updates note Mr and Mrs Tate Sebastian now reside in their newly remodeled home. James French broke a bone at Hall Bros Co yard. Mr and Mrs E H Hall and son Henry stay with daughter Mrs Alice Carlisle after a recent fire. Charlies Swartwood an engineer at Hall Bros Co mill finished work last week. Norman Campbell begins this week for Oakland California. Mr and Mrs Co 8 Stearns attend funeral of Stearns mother in Lowell. She died in Maryland with daughter. Evelyn Knowlton has been in the past 10 days. Mrs Katherine Payson substituted as pianist at Baptist church the last two Sundays. A radio program from Park Street church in Boston with Rev A Conrad’s sermon. Henry Hall was the operator. overall, local notices summarize visits, remodellings, errands, and church program notes.
Last Thursday around 2 pm a fire engulfed Edgar H. Hall's home as volunteers and firefighters fought with two hose lines. Chief Cram and engineers Beach and Davis coordinated efforts. after an hour the fire was controlled though the roof and much furniture were damaged by water. The cause remains unknown and villagers lament outdated alarm systems and a frozen church bell.
This afternoon the town children were guests of the Woman's Club. Entertainer Mrs Irene T. Altridge led the program, Mrs Lois Cram directed the music, and Mrs Fred Whitcomb acted as hostess.
Probate Court at Cambridge to hear Selina Holt of Maynard Middlesex be named administratrix of William Holt intestate estate. Hearing set for April 3 1923 at 9 am. Court requires public notice weekly for three weeks in Maynard Enterprise before the hearing. Witness George F Lawton Esquire First Judge. F M Esty Register.
The funeral was held Tuesday at St Bernard's Church with Solemn high mass. Rev Charlies F Blanchard nephew of the deceased officiated along with Rev M P Mahon and Rev William Ryan. Organist Mrs Lee Donohue led the music and Mrs Josephine Blanchard Lin niece sang as soloist. Bearers included Nathan Bilan caird James Loughlin Charles Conway Gordon Lore Joseph McCartney and John Mahoney. She is survived by her husband three sisters and one brother and burial followed at St Bridget's cemetery.
Mrs Walter Lund sustained facial and hand burns when a furnace door opened and flames from soft coal swept her face last week. The report notes her narrow escape and resulting injuries as the accident details are described in a local context without further medical specifics.
Hudson residents and visitors from Slow, Maynard and Concord attended the Boston automobile show where a Garford 32 passenger bus marked M. & H. Bus Lines drew crowds. The 32 seat vehicle features electric car style seating and fine interior finish. Legal objections by D. P. Abercrombie over town permits delay approval while Concord’s attorney Rodger seeks an amicable settlement to allow Hudson Concord and other towns to begin operation.
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