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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1927

Page

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Bedford Veterans Hospital contract awarded to March Bros

The Veterans Bureau awarded the Bedford Massachusetts hospital contract to March Bros of St Louis for 1 048 170 dollars the bid covers the infirmary dining hall treatment building recreational facilities nurses quarters officers apartments and related structures with work to start on notice and finish within 340 days.

Veterans’ Bureau Hospital Bedford ST. Louis Washington, D. C Veteran's Murch Bros

Lake Boon residents urge Boston & Maine stop at Gleasondale

Summer residents from Lake Boon and Gleasondale commuters petition the State Department of Public Utilities to restore the 4 50 P M Boston train stop at Ordway and Gleasondale. They note revised schedules push arrivals to 6 40 P M and taxi costs to reach Lake Boon. Advocates include Harvey A Stevens and Representative H T G Dyson.

Boston Lake Boon Boston & Maine Gleasondale Ordway State Department of Public Utilities Harvey A. Stevens Brookline State Desirinz B Grant Gleasondalé H. T. G. Dyson Hudgon H F’ Goeney Hy V Lavigne W. P. Lombard Everett Grant

Odd Fellows Observe 43rd Anniversary at Maynard Lodge

Maynard lodge numbers 305 members and honors long time members and past grand officers. Grand treasurer Gian to yresen and Miles hurray of Mar'oero attend as district officers and a reception follows a brief meeting at Odd Fellows hall.

Aynard Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Tom Gian Yresen Herbut B. Bond Eester Miles Hurray Mar'oero William Gris Levi R. Cheney Albert E.dell Lewis N. Shaw Allen M.ard Samuel Parker Thomas Anniston Clifford C. Cheney Courtney Robert B. Arch Grand Lodge Allen Howard Robert Lester Lester Maynard Lodge Nason Street Lodge D Rand Alfred Garlick Wm. Morris William Bishop L. R B. Cheney William McAuslin Orrin 8 Fowler William Chaplain George A. Jamieson Frank

Winners at Green Whist Auxiliary Event

At St Patrick day celebration in Ynard the Ladies' AOH and Division 44 held a novelty green event with 21 tables at the High School auditorium. Prizes went to numerous players including Margaret McCarthy Nason Mrs Michael Cleary Peter Mrs Mary Martin Mrs Annie Kins Acton Phillip Allard Daniel Coughlin Stella Clough Lena Downey Florence Grady McCarthy and others. harps and geore cards decorated the room while committees led by Mrs Julia Bariteau and Mrs Catherine Bariteau organized the evening.

Sylves Sullivan Katherine White Alice’ Joyce Margaret Ana William Quinn Evers Harrod Peterson Mrs Puffer Jennie Hardy Miss Coughlin Gladys Sexton Esther Smith Mirene’ O’don- Issac Binks Jere Lynch Albert Fairbanks As King Mrocks Geore Julia Catherine Bariteau Margaret, Varthy

Incord Girl Wins Prize

Esther P Walcott of Concord High School and editor of the Voice earns a new prize of $10.00 for her contribution as a sargoon te at See Col.

Esther P. Walcott Concord High School The Voice Sargoon Col

Early Morning Whistle Disturbs Maynard Sleep

Residents complain of a shrill whistle from the 5 am gas engine train passing through Maynard. The Board of Selectmen held talks with B and M railroad officials, who promised a mellower whistle and consideration for neighborhood slumber.

Maynard Board of Selectmen B & M Railroad

Arlington Feasts Ends In Tie In Crib Tournament

Concord March 13 The last Crib tournament game Arlington versus Concord Lodges Odd Fellows was played March 14 at Concord Lodge Association reading-room and ended in a tie leaving Arlington victorious by fifty five games. A turkey supper followed at McAedie's Cafe West Acton March 19 with Concord players hosting Arlington Brothers. Players listed Hodganaay Patines Frazier Caul ey Kelly Prentiss Watson Nims and Edwardson.

Concord Arlington Concord Lodges Odd ‘Fellows Concord Lodge Association Concord Junction Mcéadie’s West Acton Arlington Brothers Hodganaay Patines Frazier cAuley Kelly Prentiss Watson Nims Eiwardson

Baptist Sunday School Celebrate Sixtieth Founding

West Acton notes the sixtieth anniversary of the Baptist Sunday School and plans an April 10 celebration. Details of the program are not yet arranged and will appear later.

West Acton The Baptist Sunday School

Body of Missing Man Found in Great Falls Brook

The body of Mark Shinka, 43, of Maynard, found Friday in Great Falls Brook, identified by his wife and the Maynard firm name on his pocket. Stiles of Red Grain Co. saw the body. Acton police and Dr. Walcott confirmed identity. Funeral services followed, burial at Glenwood Cemetery.

Frank Stiles Mark Shinka Maynard Great Falls ‘Brook Acton Acton Street K Stiles Red Grain Company Michael Foley J. H. Walcott Shinka Glenwood Cemetery

Ford Building Artificial Dam Guests at Wayside Inn

Sudbury March 21 Henry Ford watched workers raise a dam northeast of the Wayside Inn. A Worcester party led by Mayor Michael F O Hare and Water Commissioner Charles T Batchelder discussed Garden City schools and land to flood. Ford spoke in favor of Garden City plan and noted his 1600 Detroit trainees. he will visit Worcester in six weeks for review.

Sudbury Henry Ford Wayside Inn Worcester Michael F. O'Hare Charles T. Batchelder Francis A Krim Denhome & McKay Co Ford Garden City Detroit Batchelder Matchelder Eid Rege F Booth Pelegram Thomas E Barrett William E. Dunning John. EB. White Worcester Chamber of Commerce Inn

Legion Plans Field Day at Crowe Park July 4

Maynard Mass Post A L will hold its annual Field Day on July 4 at Crowe park. Ernest Rasmussen commander announced the event this week. The Whiz Bang issue will feature new attractions this year. The Post amended its by laws at a recent meeting. Commander Ossen and former commander John Higgins were named delegates to the Get-to-Gether meeting at the Statler hotel Boston on April 6.

Maynard Frank J. DeMars Post, A. L Crowe Park Ernest Rasmussen Tures Ossen John Higgins Statler Hotel Boston

Grange Plans Kids Party At Monday Meeting

At Annursahae Grange the next meeting features lecturer Miss Emma Hefty organizing a kids party with costumes for the occasion. Refreshments will be provided by Mrs. Alice Lee.

Annursahae Grange Emma Hefty Alice Lee

Miles Earns Fifty Year Jewel at Paul Revere Lodge

West Acton, March 23. Twenty Odd Fellows traveled from here to Paul Revere Lodge of Somerville for the forty-ninth anniversary. Charles Miles of South Acton received a fifty-year veteran’s jewel as a charter member. The group was royally entertained and enjoyed the trip. Earlier this week Winona Rebeka Lodge members went to Concord Junction to observe Neighbor’s Night as guests of Willow Lodge.

West Acton Paul Revere Lodge Somerville Charles Miles South Acton Winona Rebeka Lodge Concord Willow Lodge

School Board Holds First Meeting Since March Session

Drury March 23 report says the school committee held its first business meeting since a prior session. The brief notes brief agenda items and pending actions for district schools.

Drury School Committee Ltds

School Board Plans Spring Vacation Starting April

The board chaired by Geo. H. Clark with secretary Esther C Collins and treasurer Frank S Morton decided the Spring vacation will start when schools close on April 12 and reopen April 20. It is hoped new school rooms will be ready for occupancy on April 20.

Geo. H. Clark Esther C .Collins Frank S. Morton

Bazaar Nets Godly Sum At Neighborhood Club Event

The Neighborhood Club bazaar and Patriotic party held last Thursday afternoon drew strong patronage. The ukulele club of the Girl Scouts and Eleanor Hall provided music with a violin medley of Irish airs. The bazaar netted $63 to add to the sidewalk fund. Thomas Gerrity of Boston & Maine was transferred from Lincoln crossing to Belkurah Street crossing in Concord.

Concord: Musical Bot Sherman Hoar Tsuya Matsuki Salem George. Brown Boston Roger W. Swain John M. Abbot Samuel Merwin Swain Alfred Mier Abbot Hoar Allen French Samuel ‘Hoar Henry F. Smith Sudbury Road West Acton Girl Scouts Eleanor Hall Thomas Gerrity Boston & Maine Lincoln Belkurah Street Concord

American Woolen outlook improves at stockholders meeting

Springfield March 22 at the Hotel Kimball the American Woolen Company held its annual stockholders meeting. President Andrew W Pierce said a fair outlook exists though not promising results. He noted a large deficit in 1926 but expected smaller shrinkage this year as wool prices stay firm. 534 885 shares voted in director elections, about 59 percent of common stock. distribution reached a record high while Lent delayed typical fabric purchases.

Springfield American Woolen Company Kimball Andrew WU. Hierce Pierce

Prominent broker disputes officer overhead claims

A stockholder disputes former Wood regime officers over high salaries and overhead. Mr. Pierce denies the allegations as false and says some mills operate at a profit. The discussion centers on company policy and necessary expenses.

Pierce Pierce Aeserted

Father and Sons Night at Harvey Wheeler School

The second annual Father and Sons Night invites fifth to seventh graders to bring an adult guest. Principal Nathaniel Robinson leads the program with Everett F Weygant and a dance demonstration by boys. Freshmen will be served and a surprise feature is planned.

Concord Neareh Set Ateanesoee Harvey Wheeler School Father and Sons Telfe Igulineetee Nathaniel Robinson Everett F. Weygant Dexa

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