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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1921
Page
8
Michael Tobin prepares to occupy a Tremont street residence built by WwW A Haynes Co Bert Haynes reveals the firm may dump ashes and refuse on the Tremont street lot opposite Arthur Croft homestead, announcing the plan today.
Miss Mary Blatt daughter of Mr and Mrs Meyer Blatt Adonst and Benjamin Hirsch of Boston wed Sunday afternoon in Eagles hall Boston Rabbi Schutter officiated. The ceremony drew over 200 relatives and friends with three bridesmaids Dora Sherr Celia Goodman Ida Goodman. Best man was Jacob Blatt. Guests from New England states and major U S cities sent congratulatory messages. A reception and Boston catering wedding supper followed with a Boston orchestra. Gifts totaled about 4900 in value. Mr Hirsch a World War II veteran served in the 23d Infantry 2d Division and worked in Boston. he holds memberships in Cambridge Post American Legion King Solomon Lodge Wk of P and MW of A.
Four bakers employed by the United Cooperative society walked out Monday after a 15 percent wage reduction. Three earn 37.50 and one 35 weekly. A conference with society directors was planned that evening. Production shifted to Estella bakery during the strike.
Frank J. Demars announces an auxiliary whist party at Riverside hall Monday evening March 28. The regular auxiliary meeting will be at Riverside hall Thursday March 31. Also seeking a girl for general work in the kitchen at 57 Nason St Maynard.
Ernest Ingham ends his post as driver for Standard Of Co in Concord. Eric Carlson opens repairs shop in W K Land Co block on Commonwealth Ave. Misses Mary Josephine Loring and Alice Williams return from Mt St Marys Academy Hookset NH for a two week family vacation.
Help of Christians parish held a St Patrick day program in Association hall with the Rosebud quartet and four girls in Irish dress, plus talks on Irish poetry by Mr. Kenney of Boston. A speech by Mr O Connor of Cambridge followed. James W. Christian presided with humor. Refreshments served then audience invited to an open Civics meeting later.
Ground was broken last week for the new residence to be built on Elsmore street for Mrs Fannie Crowe. Prekins and Wells hold the contract. Mrs M A Towle of Claremont NH visits with Mrs and Mrs Charles H Towle. Miss A J Cohen of Philadelphia rests at the home of Mrs P F J Barker. Joseph McKenna substitutes in the post office during Charles Bulger's 15 days vacation.
Battery C dominated Ayer K of C 40 to 17 at the State Armory Monday night in a brisk game. Judy Bowiss led the Battery C attack while Ken Dall guarded Jack Kelly effectively. A large crowd watched as Concord built early leads in the three 15 minute periods with strong defensive play and fast transitions.
A guest posing as a music teacher rented a room at Mrs Charles Whitney home during an Old Fashioned Dance. The stranger robbed the house after leaving Friday night, making off with money two watches rings a chain and a necklace. Police search to recover stolen items.
On the first day of spring the fire department battled numerous brush fires. A major blaze started near John Crossley’s farm from a spark from an engine on the NOY No HE & Th railroad and spread to the Deaconess farm. Additional alarms reported near the Feggenden estate in Nine Acre Corner and several other small brush fires were fought.
In Concord Court on Monday morning David Drosedale of Concord Junction received a $25 fine for assault and battery on Samuel Brings of Conerd. Thomas McGrath and Thomas McDermott were fined $25 and $15 respectively for similar offenses.
Albert R. Jenks visited his farm on Saturday. Durkee becomes the Acton board of health agent and Fred B. Whitcomb is the new beef inspector. A B Parker owns over 1000 Barred Rock chickens. Ed Jewett laid the wall for a new garage for James Fitzgerald last week. Easter Sunday ends the pastorate of Rev G L Michelson at the Baptist church before a new call to Salem. Preston has returned home as
This week in North Acton and Acton Centre residents report routine events. Firefighters responded to a brush fire and a press fire near Leavitt farm while others battled a barn blaze at George Cumming. Social visits include Grace of Clinton calling on a friend and the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Hi FB Tuttie in Acton Centre.
Cards have been received from Taty. Mr and Mrs Edwin Hales send greetings. Mrs Gertrude C Daniels has recovered from a severe illness. Dr F K Shaw is re elected to the Concord Board of Health. Mr and Mrs Hiram Proctor welcomed two young does. Mr May preached a sermon to about five people. A children’s science demonstration followed the talk. Easter services invite all. Morning service at 10:45 with orchestra of ten pieces led by George Dusseault. Sunday school concert at 7:00 promises a fine program.
The March meeting of the Acton League of Women Voters will be held at the Community House on Tuesday afternoon March 29 at 2 30. All women of the town eligible for membership whether registered voters or not. Mr and Mrs Horace F Tuttle thank friends for remembering their twenty fifth wedding anniversary.
Middlesex defeated Concord with an eighth inning rally as Billy Bulger led the attack. Fred Louis pitched all nine innings for Concord while Loftus covered left field and Kelly Bulger produced two long hits. Umpire Hayes called a tight game as Duggan and Atwater contributed for Concord.
Judge Prescott Keyes announces a 15 member finance committee per town meeting vote. Members listed include J. W. Adams Murray Ballou Percy W. Brown Stedman Butterick John J. Dee Robert Goodwin and others. Additional appointees will represent the town in matters before the general courts.
Sudbury reports a vesper service at Memorial Church on Sunday afternoon March 27 at 4 o'clock. Program includes organ voluntary, opening sentences, anthems by Foster and Goss, readings, prayers, solos by Miss Frances Glover, and congregational hymns led by Jules Grenich and other local participants.
The many friends of Leonard D White learn he has earned the PhD from the University of Chicago where he presently serves as associate professor of political science He will pursue research in public administration in connection with his university work.
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