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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1929

Page

2

Elks Lodge Elects Leaders At Annual Meeting

The Imaca Murray chapter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held its annual meeting at the lodge hall on Tuesday evening. Exalted Ruler William L Fitzgerald presided as officers were chosen for the coming year including Leading Knight Murray of West Concord and others from Concord and West Concord.

Oncord Lodge Benevolent and Ivan Ervais West Concord Secretsrederick

Local High School Honor Roll March List

March 20 report lists students achieving various grades for September to February. Names include Estelle Boicourt Wieno Sneck Wirkkanen Rachel Oienen Kivinen Saimi Keto Wil Ledgard Dorothy Marsden McCleary Edith Priest Seder Fearné Mark Kelley Ormanson Catherine Cough Sirkka Lehtinen Sirkka Marion Lester Gertrude Vodoklys Nee Irma Wirta Sidney Dawson Signe Ki arbara Stockbridge Violet Phillip Wilson Taimi on Ahti Jaakkola Leo Aho.

Fmarch Iné Estelle Jane Boicourt Wieno Sneck Wirkkanen Rachel ‘Oienen Kivinen Saimi Keto Wil Ledgard Dorothy Marsden McCleary Edith Priest Seder Ie Fearné Mark Kelley Ormanson Catherine Cough- Sirkka ‘Lehtinen Sirkka Marion Lester Gertrude Helen Vodoklys Howe Irma Wirta Sidney Doris Dawson Signe Kiarbara Stockbridge Violet Phillip Wilson Taimion Ahti Jaakkola Leo Aho

First Annual Flag Contest Here

March 20 note announces a Flag Contest sponsored by the U S association with participants including Stone Marjorie Walker Julia Kasputes Jean mith Mary Raynor Alice Cain Lillian Dustagne Rena Wendzia Zolonis Cath Labarre Humor Bowker Francis Bacon Paul Gleason Edmund Gleason Bern ik Harold Geddings and others. Three winners of each category listed.

Blackmer Awarded Scholarship Amid Sudbury Meeting

The Ray S scholarship of 150 dollars was awarded to Winifred Blackmer of East Sudbury at the latest meeting. Blackmer, 2 at Jackson College, was commended for high school and college work. Also noted is a feature film selection for Sudbury Town’s Lent program, "Johnny Ring Captain's Sword."

Ray Winifred Black

Marlboro tops Maynard in Midland League thriller for title

Maynard High School fought hard on a neutral Hudson court but Marlboro High School edged ahead 27 26 in the final period. Key players included Giard Richer Zaporeski for Marlboro and Sczerzern Kenney Torppa for Maynard as Marlboro clinched the championship.

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

Drechsler Resigns Post at Assabet Mill After 16 Years

Oswald C. Drechsler resigns as agent of the Assabet Mill of the American Woolen Co after sixteen years. Henry C. Templeton named successor and takes over duties. Drechsler, 51, a Lisbon Falls, Maine native, led the mill through wartime expansion with 2700 employees and a $100000 weekly payroll.

Maynard Oswald C. Drechsler American Woolen Co Henry C. Templeton Boston O. C. Drechsler Lisbon Falls Dalton Hocxanun Mills Rockville Ct Drechsler Assabet Mill Lasbury Charles A. Welch

Sudbury Ball Team Plays Planned Schedule For Spring

Sudbury fans anticipate a lively baseball season with 15 games set from April 24 to June 14. Captain Cabot Devol leads a squad featuring Conway on the mound Clark at first base Alfred Lowell at shortstop and several returning utility players.

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

Mrs Guy Fernald Becomes WCTU President at West Concord

At West Concord Union Church the West Concord WCTU elected officers for the year with Mrs Guy Fernald as president and Mrs Edgar Hatch as vice president. Mary B Lane led services and spoke on President Hoover and temperance. An April open meeting will feature Miss Coral S Cobb and a food sale is planned 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 Coral S. Cobb

Auxiliary Grows to 105 Members in Concord

Concord report shows 35 new members joined the American Legion Auxiliary Unit Four this month. President Mrs. Howard B. Daniels announces the total membership now stands at 105.

Concord Howard B. Daniels Unitios 4 Maean Legion Auxiliary Veterans

The Achievement a Drama at Colonial Hall

Maynard March 20 presented The Achievement a drama of Oli passion in five acts by Rev Edward F Crowley of St Bridget's parish. Joyce Kilmer Circle sponsored a parish camp benefit at Scituate with a large crowd in attendance. Cast included John Donahue Judas Iscariot James Farrell Lazarus John Johnston and others with Leo McNamara prolog, amid reverent silence and praise for the production.

Maynard Edward F. Crowley St. Bridget’s Colonial Hall Joyce Kilmer Scituate Crowley Brighton Seminary St. Get's Leo McNamara Annas Sylvester Sullivan Paraphas John Donahue Pontius Pilate Judea Leonard Kelley John June Sawyer Martha Mary Gertrure Connors John Tobin Robert Duggan John Moore James Duggan Mark Kelsey Richard Thane Albert Fairbanks Bernard Green Ruth Bradley Beatrice Smith

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 trouble after illness at North Station. Survived by wife Annie in Poland two 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 Scouts Troop Committee Forms Plans in West Acton

A Troop Committee meeting in West Acton selected roles including chairman Ben Smith auditor Henry Haynes secretary treasurer Jenks and publicity A.C. Jeney with a food sale planned soon Monthly meetings are set and members will attend each scout gathering The drive results are not reported yet and organizers hope prior contributors will give again Targeted for anyone eligible to join scouts and enjoy the coming activities

West Acton Troop Committee of Boy Scouts A. C. Jones Ben Smith Jand Henry Haynes Jenks A.C. Jeney William John Court of Honor Douglas M. Fuchs

Maynard Rod and Gun Club Banquet Held at Odd Fellows Hall

About 100 sportsmen from Maynard Acton Stow Concord and nearby areas attended the Maynard Rod and Gun club annual banquet at Odd Fellows hall. Speakers included William H Milling ton former school superintendent Orrin C Bourne state game warden and local wardens P Joseph Schnab Waterhouse and Lloyd Walker. Moving pictures of the Canadian Northwest were shown.

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

Acton Agricultural Holding Company Forms in Acton

Acton officials led by Pres. George A Richardson acquire the Fiske Place in Acton for agricultural use. A March 14 meeting at the Woman's Club House resulted in a ten-member board forming the Acton Agricultural Holding Company. The purchase adds one acre to the grounds with 150 feet frontage for a side entrance and expanded horse and cattle show space. the cottage will host fair purposes.

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

Funeral Service for Mrs. Martha Brigham King

Concord mourns Martha Brigham King 91 widow of Boston lawyer George A. King with funeral at 46 Main St. She sang in Trinity Church choir and later hosted many visitors from the Black House. Born to Rev. David Brigham, she lived in Concord since 1871 and had three daughters and a son George G. King. Burial in Sleepy Hollow.

Concord Mar Martha Brigham King George A. King Boston Main Street Smith Owen Dexter Trinity Church Johnannes A. C. Fagginger Auer King David Brigham Elizabeth Wurfee Brigham Fall River Yarmouth High School Mr. King Cape Cod Sudbury Road Rodman Thomas Hollis Jr George G. King Kings Hans W. Miller

Women and Lay Men Meet in Concord Society Assembly

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 their annual joint meeting in the vestry with a 7 o'clock supper. Rev Frederick R Griffin of Philadelphia delivered an inspiring address, credited with a recent call to King's Chapel that he declined.

Concord Women’s Parish Association First Unitarian

Sudbury Scouts Award Merit Badges At Wayland Meet

At a merit class meeting of Boy Scout camps from Wayland Cochituate and Sudbury held at Wayland High School, Sudbury scouts received badges. Clarence Haskell earned pathfinding carpentry personal health Philip Ross pathfinding personal health firemanship Earl Hoyle pathfinding carpentry first aid Robert Ross pathfinding bookbinding lettercraft Henry Gleason bookbinding wood carving Edmund Gleason first aid to animals public health.

Sudbury Boy Scout Wayland Cochituate Clarence Haskell Philip Ross Earl Hoyle Robert Ross Henry 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. The sermon, Yoeing the Mark of DeMolay Ideals, was delivered by Rev Charles E Carroll with a thirty voice vested choir. Hiram Parkin was chorister and Miss Elsie Howard played the organ. The local DeMolay degree team exemplified the first and DeMolay degrees on a class of candidates at a meeting of Corinthian Lodge A F and A M in Concord Thursday night.

Corinthian Lodge Concord

Burglary Reported At Gruber Bros Furniture Store Maynard

Maynard March 20 a break in occurred at Gruber Bros furniture store on Main Street Sunday night. Thieves stole a radio set about thirty new tubes change from the cash register and other articles. Doors and windows were locked when the owner opened Monday morning. Local police are investigating.

Maynard Gruber Bros Main St

Marshal Foch dies great war leader at age 77

Paris reports Marshal Ferdinand Foch, renowned Allied field commander and Marshal of France, died after a long illness at 5:55 PM. He led forces from many nations and directed major operations including the Marne defense and decisive 1918 actions.

Paris Ferdinand Foch Marshal Foch Clemenceau Poincare Foch France Metz Polytechnique Saumur War College The Marne Joffre Marshall Foch England Woodrow Wilsoon Paul Painlve Europe Woch

Knights Win Final Round to Clinch 45 Tournament Title

The Knights of Columbus team in Concord Council Division 66 AOH won the championship after the last round in Elks Hall. They finished 44 games to top a 20 week 45 tournament standings with strong late rally. Elks 22 in season totals, with Knights posting 698 points to lead. AOH 668, Concord Lodge 649. A committee was formed to plan a celebration for the players.

Concord Mar Concorrd Council Knights of, Columbus Concord Council K. of C Ancient Order of Hibernians Concord Lodge of Miks Elka’. Hall Knights Vine The Elks Hitler Tans Knigh Columbus Division A. N H Concord Lodge Elia Patrick O’briens K. of Romo NN Sh Apome J Byron Joseph Dee McGann

Hudson and Wil Ready for District Girls Championship Clash

Hudson and Wil prepares for Friday night district title game against leader B teams at the Boy Scout building. The home squad defeated Maynard 25 to 124 in a high scoring recent girls contest, a standout in local rivalry.

Jayward Hudson

Farm Auction Sale for Daniel Shea Lexington Mass

Personal property sale by Daniel Shea at the Shea Farm Walnut Street East Lexington Massachusetts. No reserve. March 26 1929 Tuesday 9 AM rain or shine. Auction features pigs sows boars horses cattle farm implements vehicles tools and a large assortment of farm gear. CASH at sale. Caterer onsite. By order Daniel Shea Walnut Street East Lexington.

Concord Mass Ahan Daniel Shea Shea, Farm Walnut Street East Lexington Federal

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