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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1929

Page

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Elks Elect Leadership At Concord Lodge Meeting

The annual Elks meeting at Concord Lodge was led by Exalted Ruler William L Fitzgerald. New officers include Murray of West Concord as Exalted Ruler for the coming year, John J. Mullaney of Concord as Esteemed Leading Knight, Harold I Wellington of Concord as Esteemed Loyal Knight, and Comeau of West Concord as Lecturing Knight.

Ncord Oncord Lodge Order of Elks Ks Hall Iam L Fitzgerald Jam Graham Murray Westcord John J. Mullaney Concord Harold I. Wellington Ord Jes Comeau West Concord Ivan Ervsis Frederick ‘H. Sullivan Thomas Jr Tyler I Dee William L.fitzpa Mulcahy Boston Grand Lodge

GH School Honor Roll Noted For September to February

The Schol Honors Roll listing from March 20 reflects high marks for work from September to February at GH High School. Names include Estelle Jane Boicourt Wieno Sneck Wirkkanen Rachel Ojanen and several others achieving multiple A grades with a mix of B notes.

Ine Estelle Jane Boicourt Wieno Sneck Wirkkanen Rachel Ojanen Kivinen Saimi Keto Wil Ledgard Dorothy Marsden McCleary Edith Priest Seder Sirkka Marion Yester Gertrude Helen Vodoklys Howe Irma Wirta Sidney Doris Dawson Signe Kmarbara Stockbridge Violet Phillip Wilson Taimin Ahti Jaakkola Leo Aho

First Annual Flag Contest At Sudbury Schools

The Sudbury schools announce their entry in the First Annual Flag Contest sponsored by the U S association. Winners will be selected from participants including Marjorie Walker, Julia Kasputes, Jeanmith, Mary Raynor, Ger Davis, Alice Cain, Lillian Irene Dustagne, Rena Wendzia Zolonis, Cath Labarre, Elinor Bowker, Francis Bacon, Henry Gleason, Edmund Gleason, Chester Devoll, Walter Carson, Robert Ferrett, and more.

Bernik Harold Geddingsam McSweeney Norman Donald Conroy Chester Lawrence Devoll Walter Jack Carson Robert Rosserrett Robert ‘Ferrett al- Well Melvin “Ranston Eaca

Blackmer Receives Ray Scholarship Award in Sudbury

Winifred Black of East Sudbury wins the Ray Scholarship worth 150 dollars at the last meeting. The Jackson College student is noted for high school record and anticipated college work. Sudbury extends a motion picture event featuring Johnny Ring Captain's Sword as part of Lenten program.

Ray Winifred Black

Maynard Edges Marlboro For Midland League Basketball Title

Maynard High School overcome a tight three quarters to edge Marlboro 27 to 26 in Hudson on Friday night. Kenney Giard and Richer sparked Marlboro’s late rally while Zaporeski hit the decisive free throw as Marlboro claimed the championship on a neutral court.

Maynard Mar Marlboro H. S Maynard H. Ss Boy Scouts Building Hudson Pete Newell Marlboro Don Lent Stree Henry McGuinness Giard Mill Town T. Fingard Kenney Swartz Highland City Bill Dreamland Lent Newel Richer Killis Maynad Marlboro Five Newell Zaporeski Joe Sczerzern Marlboro Boys Shoe City Tierney Willie Fingard Tanna Sczerzern Torppa

Resigns Post At Assabet Mill in Maynard

O C Drechsler, 61, longtime agent for the Assabet Mill of the American Woolen Co, resigns effective March 16. Henry C Templeton named his successor and takes over duties March 18. Drechsler led the mill through its peak years with a 2700 employee wartime payroll of about 100000 weekly and modernization of looms and machinery. He is a prominent Mason with a wife and two sons.

Maynard Oswald C. Drechsler American Woolen Co Henry C. Templeton Boston O. C. Drechsler Lisbon Falls Dalton Hockanaw Mills Rockville Ct Drechsler Assabet Mill Lasbury Charles A. Welch Lodge Royal Arch Concord Trinity Commandery K. T Hudson

Sudbury Ball Team Plans Active Baseball Season

Sudbury opens a lively schedule with games from April 24 to June 14 against Acton Wayland Northboro Weston Southboro Maynard and Mitchell across Sudbury Acton Northboro Westboro and other towns. Captain Cabot Devol leads with Conway as pitcher Clark at first base Alfred Lowell at shortstop and returning utility players.

Sudbury Mar Acton Wayland Maynard Southboro Weston Northboro Mitchell Westboro Belerica Cabot Devol Conway Clark Alfred Lowell

Mrs. Guy Fernald Elected WCTU President at West Concord

At the West Concord Union Church the WCTU elected officers for the coming year with Mrs. Guy Fernald as president and Mrs. Edgar Hatch as vice president. Mrs. Mary B. Lane led religious services and spoke on President Hoover and temperance. An April open meeting with speaker Miss Cora S. Cobb is planned, and a food sale is set for the first Friday in April.

West Concord WCTU West Concord Union Church Guy Fernald Edgar Hatch Herbert Shepard Edward McClellan Mary B. Lane Hoover Cora S. Cobb

Ames Legion Auxiliary Sees 35 New Members Grow to 105

Concord unit 158 of the Ames Legion Auxiliary reports 35 new members added in the month, increasing total membership to 105. Mrs How ard B Daniels serves as president and chair of the special membership committee. The meeting was held Tuesday evening in the Veterans Building.

Concord Howard’ B. Daniels Ames Legion Auxiliary Veterans’ Building

Drama of Christ Passion Staged at Colonial Hall

Maynard March 20 The Gre Achievement a five act drama of Christ's passion was performed by Rev Edward F Crowley at Colonial hall. The Joyce Kilmer Circle organized the benefit for the parish camp at Scituate. The cast received high praise for their rehearsal effort and reverent presentation.

Maynard Edward F. Crowley St. Bridget’s Colonial Hall Joyce Kilmer Scituate Crowley Brighton Seminary St. 8

Peter Buyka dies in Boston hospital after heart trouble

Peter Buyka of 2 Florida Road Maynard died suddenly March 13 at Haymarket Relief Hospital Boston from heart disease. He suffered heart trouble for some time and was taken ill at North Station. Survived by wife Annie in Poland, brothers Samuel Florida Road John Lawrence, Michael Boston, and sister Mrs Julia Makusz Maynard. Funeral Saturday from Samuel Buyka’s home. Burial Greenwood Cemetery.

Maynard Peter Buyka Florida Road Haymarket Relief Hospital Boston North Station Annie Poland Samuel John Lawrence Michael Julia Makusz Greenwood Cemetery

Boy Scout Committee Formed at West Acton Meeting

A Troop Committee meeting of Boy Scouts at West Acton elected a chairman Ben Smith and officers Henry Haynes Jenks and A C Jeney. The group planned monthly meetings and a forthcoming food sale while urging undecided boys to enroll and participate.

West Acton Boy Scouts Ben Smith Land Transportation Henry Haynes Jenks A. C. Jeney William John Court of Honor Douglas M. Fuchs M Everett Sanborn Arthur Jeffries William Johnson

Maynard Rod and Gun Club Banquet Highlights

About 100 sportsmen from Maynard Acton Stow Concord and nearby areas attended the Maynard Rod and Gun club banquet at Odd Fellows hall. Speakers included William Milling ton former town schools head and Orrin Bourne state game warden with brief remarks by local officials. Moving pictures of the Canadian Northwest were shown. Officers listed: George Stuart president William Tobin vice president Ralph Fletcher secretary.

Maynard Maynard Rod and Gun Club Odd Fellows Hall Acton Stow Concord William H. Millington Townsend Orrin C. Bourne P. Joseph Schnab William Waterhouse Lloyd Walker Canadian Northwest Canadian National Railways Maynard Club George Stuart William Tobin Ralph Fletcher

Acre To Fair Grounds Expanded In Acton

Acton March 20. Through the efforts of Pres George A Richardson of the Acton Agricultural association and cooperation of several directors the Fiske Place in Acton has been purchased for agricultural use. A meeting March 14 formed the Acton Agricultural Holding Company with ten directors. About one acre will be added to the grounds with a 150 foot frontage for a side entrance and expanded space for the horse and cattle shows and for special fair purposes.

Acton Pres George A. Richardson Acton Aggie Association Fiske Place Woman’s Clubhouse Acton Agriclctural Holding Company Association

Service for Mrs M King in Concord

Funeral service for Martha Brigham King 91 widow of Boston lawyer George A King was held at 46 Main Street Concord with Rev Smith Owen Dexter and Rev Johannes A C Fagginger Auer officiating. Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow cemetery. Mrs King valued choruses and helped in Trinity Church volunteer choir.

Concord Mar Martha Brigham King George A. King Boston Main Street Ciety Smith Owen Dexter Trinity Church Johnannes A. C. Fagginger Auer Sudbury Road Rodman Thomas Hollis Jr George G. King Kings Hans W. Miller

Women and Unitarian Laymen Meet in Concord

In Concord on March 20 the Women's Parish Association of the First Parish and the Concord Chapter of the Unitarian Laymen's League held a joint annual meeting in the vestry with a 7 o'clock supper. Rev Frederick R. Griffin of Philadelphia spoke, delivering an inspirational message and provoking thought among attendees.

Concord Women’s Parish Association First Parish The Unitarian, Laymen’s League First Frederick R. Griffin Philadelphia King’s Chapel

Badges Awarded Sudbury Scouts

At a merit class meeting of the Boy Scout camp serving Wayland Chelituate and Sudbury held in Wayland High School, Sudbury scouts earned badges. Clarence Haskell received pathfinding carpentry personal health. Philip Ross pathfinding personal health firemanship. Earl Hoyle pathfinding carpentry first aid. Robert Ross pathfinding bookbinding lettercraft. N Y Gleason bookbinding wood carving. Edmund Gleason first aid to animals public health.

Sudbury Boy Scout Wayland Cochituate Wayland High School Clarence Haskell Philip Ross Earl Hoyle Robert Ross Ny Gleason Edmund Gleason

DeMolay Chapter Attends Service at Methodist Church

Maynard March 20 L D Wilson Chapter of DeMolay attended divine service in a body at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Rev Charles E Carroll preached on “Owning the Mark or DeMolay Ideals” with a thirty voice vested choir. Hiram Parkin led as chorister and Elsie Howard was organist. The local DeMolay degree team exemplified the first and DeMolay degrees for a class of candidates at a Corinthian Lodge meeting at Concord Thursday night.

Maynard L. D. Wilson Methodist Church Charles E. Carroll Hiram Parkin Elsie Howard DeMolay Degee Corinthian Lodge A. F A. M Concord

Burglary Reported At Gruber Bros Furniture Store

Maynard police investigate a Sunday night burglary at the Gruber Bros furniture store on Main Street. Rail radio set thirty new tubes various coins from the cash register and other articles were taken. Doors and windows were found locked when the owner opened the shop Monday morning.

Maynard Gruber Bros Main St

Marshal Foch Dies Enduring Great War Leader

Paris reports Marshal Ferdinand Foch, renowned Allied commander and Marshal of France, died after a long illness at 6:55 pm. He led vast multinational forces in World War I and helped shape postwar terms. his death marks the end of a pivotal era in military history.

Paris Ferdinand Foch Marshal Foch Cette Clemenceau Poincare Foch Marshal of France Metz Polytechnique Choost Saumur War College the Marne Joffre Marshall Foch England Woodrow Wilsoun Paul Painlve Europe Och Interallied War Council

Knights triumph in 20th annual 45 tournament

Concord Council Knights of Columbus win the 45 game tournament final by a strong finish at Bika Hall on Friday night. Division 66 AOH and Concord Lodge of Elks place behind as totals list Columbus 696, AOH 663, Elks 649. Captain O Briens K of C sets season high with 15 seconds. A banquet is planned for players by Tomag J, Byron Joseph Dee, and McGann.

Concord Mar Concord Council Knights of Columbus Haa Kk. of C Ancient Order of Hibernians Concord Lodge Gellar Biks Tihe Kou Hitans Elks Columbus Va O. H Concord Lodge of Elks Patrick O’briens K. of C Tomag J Byron Joseph Dee McGann

Hudson and Maynard Girls Meet in District Championship

Hudson High School faces Maynard High School in a district title clash at the Boy Scout building Friday night. The Hudson girls won the previous meeting 25 to 24 in a close, noted rivalry game.

Hudson Hison Maynard High Sch Boy Scout Building Maynard Sextet

Farm Auction in Lexington with No Reserve

Daniel Shea of Walnut Street East Lexington conducts a clearance sale on March 26 1929 at 10 AM in Concord Mass. Items include livestock farm equipment vehicles hay tools and small goods all selling cash no reserve catered lunch and rain or shine. Auctioneer John A Finigan lists items for sale with explicit inventory and conditions.

Concord Mass Daniel Shea Walnut Lexington Federal Walnut Street East Lexington

For Sale in Concord Massachusetts 9 room house Kent

FOR SALE in Concord Massachusetts a nine room house with bath hot and cold water electric lights hot water heat hardwood floors and inside finish screened-in veranda large garage another building 18x30 large land area buildings in excellent condition less than half mile from center at 21 Everett Street Concord Tel 404.

Concord Mass John A. Finigan Everett Tel

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