Concord Parent-Teacher Association Stage Play
Concord March 26 The Concord Parent Teachers Association held an evening program in Harvey school assembly hall. The Junior High presented How Boots the King from Howard Pyles Wonder Clock with songs and impersonations. Cast included Daniel Curtin Mary Chase Lauren Kingman Marguerite Hayward and others. additional numbers featured Lavender's Blue Rheumatiz Vive L Amour and a Negro impersonation All Dat Glitters is not Gol.
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Concord
Concord Parentrs Association
Harvey School
Joey Wheeler- West
Miss Happies
Boots the King
Howard Pyle
M. Elizabeth Mccairman
Mildred Bliss Mary E. Gordon
Ivilla Colby
Crnoon
Marguerite Hayward
Robert Rodday
Peter Winslow Damon
Paul
John Mazzeo
Boots
William Delaney
Frances Reed
Mary Murray
Marguerite Haywood
Marguerite Christian
Lauren Kingman
Mary Chase
Helen MacDonald
Mary Nelson
Barbara Park
Thomas McAuley
Joseph Griffin
Don’t
Haverty Speaks at Odd Fellows Hall on Honor Roll Effort
A March 26 gathering in Odd Fellows hall featured speaker Haverty as adjutant of the state. Joseph D. Neen introduced speakers including Callahan of Marlboro. The local post plans a comprehensive World War II Honor Roll, based on old records, with corrections welcome. A granite tablet will display the roll in Memorial Park during May.
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Denn
Hzty
Frank J. DeMarsg .L
Odd Fellows Hall
Joseph
Callahan
Marlboro
Maynard
Legion of
Legion
Hste
Joseph Dneen
Nder
Frank J. DeMars
Cobweb Party Enjoyed By Rainbow Girls At Masonic Hall
Rainbow Girls held a Cobweb Party at the Masonic hall on Saturday March 26 with a baby picture contest. Prizes awarded to Barbara Stook Margaret Allen Ethel and Margaret Allen. main prize to Elizabeth Binks. Entertainment planned for Orne Chapter OES of Conn.
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Maynard Assembly
Masonic Hall
Barbara Stook
Margaret
Carter Unit Meeting Led by Mrs Will Lee in Bedford Street
The monthly gathering of the Carter Unit Middlese extension service in agri and home economics featured leader Mrs Will Lee on Bedford Street. Jay M. Koon of Walttaw attended the afternoon session last week.
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Carter
Middlese Extension Service
Will. Lee
Bedford Street
Jay M. Koon
Walttaw
Sudbury Fire Department Battles Grass Fire at Bolker Lot
Sudbury firefighters answered a rapid call to a grass blaze on the Bolker land formerly owned by the late Thomas F. The blaze threatened young growth and nearby properties but was brought under control quickly with citizen help and prompt action.
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Sudbury
Sudbury Fire Department
Ladies Night at Corinthian Lodge in Concord
Corinthian Lodge A F and A M held its annual Ladies Night and Banquet at the Masonic Temple. After dinner Holman of Norwood served, then Nan Lagerstedt and the duo Ronny and Van entertained with dances songs and impersonations. Committee: Senior Deacon Philip C Holden Junior Warden Robert F Charles Senior Steward William H Davis.
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Concord
Corinthian Lodge
A. F. and
A.M
Masonic Temple
Holman
Norwood
Nan Lagerstedt
Ronny and
Van
Philip C. Holden
Robert F. Charles
William H. Davis
Daniel J Callahan Dies After Abdominal Surgery
West Concord resident Daniel J Callahan a signal man for the Boston and Maine Railroad died at Massachusetts General Hospital after an abdominal operation. Blood transfusions were arranged with twenty five volunteers. three were selected. Funeral held at Our Lady Help of Christians church with solemn high mass. burial in Holy Cross cemetery Malden. He is survived by his wife Hannah Hanson and four children Eugene James Daniel and Frances Mary.
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West Concord
Daniel J. Callahan
Boston and Maine Railroad
Massachusetts General Hospital
Our Lady Help of Christian’s Church
Edward T. Ryan
D. D
Charles L. O’brien S. J
Boston College
James M. Somers
David Sheehan
Julia Dee
Malden
Holy Cross Cemetery
Vallahan
West Somervill
Hannah Hanson
Eugene
James
Daniel J
Frances Mary Callahan
Birth Announcement for Visocchi Child in Sudbury
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Harles Visocchi of Sudbury on December 12. The family reports the newborn brings joy and good health to the household.
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Mrsharles Visocchi
Sudbareh
Sudbury Selectman Loses Orchard In Sudbury Fire
Aubrey W. Borden a Sudbury selectman sustained a loss of several thousand dollars when an orchard of 1550 mature apple trees was totally destroyed by fire Monday. He had been helping fight a fire in East Sudbury and returned to find his own property ruined.
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Aubrey W. Borden
Selectman
Mr. Borden
East
Sudbury
Present Noble Grands Night Held by Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
Prominent officials and Rebekahs from nearby towns attended a Mizpah Rebekah lodge Present Noble Grands Night at Odd Fellows hall. After supper, an exemplification of degree work featured visiting officers in chairs with Hawthorne Waltham and Somerville members filling key roles.
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Maynard
Edna Tannery
Ivaloo Lodge
Somerville
Dorothy Pendleton
Winning Lodge
Billerica
Anna Maude Bailey
Edna Davis
Star of Hope Lodge
Marlboro
Esther Leighton
Willow Lodge
West Concord
Great Schmidt
Germania Lodge
Clinton
Inside Guardian
Maude Aldrich
Fidelty Lodge
Framingham
R. S
Deborah Lodge
Waltham
Anna K. Bakstrom
Refuge Lodge
Saxonville
Anna L. Adams
Welcome Lodge
Natick
L. A
C.G
Gertrude Prescott
Ella Price
Inez Lester
Mary Mann
Hannah Peterson
Abbie Hatch
Alice Cheney
Car Falls Into Assabet River Near Maynard
Charles Praken of Pawtucket Rhode Island visited friends on Railroad street and left his car overnight. Monday morning the vehicle lay on the Assabet river bed after a ten foot drop down a steep embankment. It was hauled back onto the road by horses. only a dented mudguard was noted. Authorities suspect someone released the brake and pushed it.
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Maynard
Charles Praken
Pawtucket
R. I
Railroad Street
Assabet
Pomona Grange Meeting Set in Lincoln on April Second
Middlesex Central Pomona Grange plans a Bemis Hall gathering in Lincoln on Wednesday evening April second. Supper at 6 30 served by Lincoln Grange members, business session at 7 30, followed by the Degree of Pomona and Annual Inspection chaired by Rev. George H Clarke. Men discuss Education Our Protest and Why with a Twilight Song soloist closing the program.
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Sudbury
Middlesex
Pomona Grange
Bemis Hall
Lincoln
Lincoln Grange
Pomona
George H. Clarke
Winners To Eat Losers Serve Maynard
Frank T Holland, president of the St George's church Men's Club in Maynard, announces a supper and show on Saturday the 29th at 6 pm to close the February tournament. The losers cook serve and wash dishes, the winners perform a bill rehearsed for over two months. Reservations by Thursday through the club president or team captains Charles J Spence and Robert R Poland. No tickets at the door.
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Maynard
St. George’s Church
Frank T Holland
Charles J Spence
Robert R Poland
Maynard Legion Whist for Legion Auxiliary Benefit
A bridge whist social organized by the Maynard Legion auxiliary was held Monday evening at Mrs. James Tobin’s Lincoln street home. Awards were given to Mrs. Mary Jones Mrs. Leo Downey Mrs Albert Fairbanks Charles P Taylor Bradford Parker and Raymond Jones. committee members included Miss Minnie Downey Mrs Margaret Hird Mrs Mary Jones Mrs Eugene Thompson and G R Jones.
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Legion Whist
Legion Auxiliary
James Tobin
Lincoln Street
Mary Jones
Leo Downey
Albert Fairbanks
Charles P. Taylor
Bradford Parker
Raymond Jones
The Five Town Weekly Advertisement Overview
The Enterprise notes it serves Concord Maynard Acton Sudbury and Bedford for over 45 years. It says advertisements appear in all papers with these town headings and boasts broad circulation and strong local advertiser appeal.
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Five’ Town Weekly
Concord
Maynard
Acton
Sudbury
Bedford
Woman's Club Bridge Event Supports Local Kindergarten
Concord hosts a Friday bridge party at the home of Mrs. William Morse Cole to benefit the Concord Kindergarten School. A large attendance enjoyed the games with roses awarded for high scores. Organizers included Mrs. Morse Cole and ten other club members.
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Concord
Concord Woman’s Club
William Morde Cole
Middle Street
William Morse Cole
Marvin C. Taylor
George S. Keyes
William F. Kussin
Charles L. Foote
Philip
Sudbury Road Gas Petition Up For Board Consideration
A Sudbury Unitarian church hearing Monday night heard no opposition to a Boston Consolidated Gas Company plan to lay gas pipes at the Concord and State roads junction. William M. Goulding and Mrs. Bradshaw argued the sign would not hinder sight lines. trees would be protected by Prof. Stone’s inspection. Local hiring desired. action to be decided this week.
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Sudbury
Stone
Amherst Agricultural College
Alvin Bradshaw
Concord Machine Gun Outfit Inspected by National Guard
Concord New Hampshire unit of the 182nd Infantry M N G led by Capt John C Dolan held its annual Federal and State inspection at the State Armory Monday evening Maj Frank McCabe US Army was the Federal Inspector and Maj Louis Morse of the Inspector Generals Department silent on state review Winners of two anonymous prizes for best appearance and soldierly qualities were Private Edward P Ross and Private First Class Walter Loower The program included paper work inspection calisthenics drill first aid demonstration extended order drill riot duty exhibition and various gun and battery drills. Non commissioned officers taking part included First Sergeant Mulcahy Sergeants Delaney Hutchinson Mongstad Besco Melise Towler Dee Parker Frawley Sanborn Finan Washington March 26 INS
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Concord
H. 182Nd Infantry
John C. Dolan
State Armory
Frank McCabe
United States Army
Louis Morse
Inspector Generals Department
Edward P. Ross
Walter Loower
Dalan
Mulcahy
John A. Hutchinson
Edwin F. Sesgo
Hagerty
Samuel Melise
Hutchinson
Delaney
Mongstad
Besco
Melise
Towler
Dee
Parker
Frawley
Sanborn
Finan
Competitive Night Pits Women and Men at Concord Grange
The Concord Grange No. 150 held its annual Competitive Night at Elke hall with women defeating the men in a lively program. Master Mrs Nettie E Wells presided as Miss Sylvia Moreau led the women’s program and Postmaster Arthur F Adams and Fred Moreau headlined the men’s acts. Judges Mrs Edmands, Mrs Annie Floyde, and Thomas Dillon declared the women the unanimous winners. A candy sale followed led by Mrs Sadie Wilson and Mrs Annie Armstrong.
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Concord
Concord Grange
No. 150
Elke’ Hall
The
Grange
Nettie E Wells
Billerica Grangers
Nettie B. Wells
Sylvia Moreau
Helen Croft
Nettie A Wells
Mary King
Benjamin Clark
Fred Moreau
Arthur F. Adams
Edgar F Clark
Ee Clark
Penta
Edmands
Acton
Annie Floyde
Maynard
Dillon
Billerica
Annie
Sadie Wilson
Annie Armstrong
Concord Tercentenary Ball Invitation Planned for April 25
A Tercentenary Ball will be held at the State Armory in Concord on Friday April 25 as part of the town’s Massachusetts Bay Tercentenary celebration. Invitations will be mailed to every home in Concord and extended to Acton Bedford Carlisle Lincoln and Sudbury. Music by Joe Rines and His Brunswick Recording Orchestra will accompany a buffet supper catered by H. J. Seiler Co. of Boston.
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State Armory
Concord
Massachusetts Bay
Acton
Bedford
Carlisle
Lincoln
Sudbury
Joe Rines
Brunswick Recording Orchestra
H. J. Seiler Co
Boston
Woman's Club Whist Attracts Maynard Event
A Monday afternoon bridge and whist party at Maynard High School Auditorium drew 39 tables. Prizes went to Mrs. Beatrice Priest and Miss Geneva Martin in bridge and to Mrs. Fannie Cleary and Mrs. May Weaver in whist. Tonic from Maydale Bottling Company. Proceeds fund local school grounds improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Conservation Department
Maynard Woman's Club
Beatrice Priest
Geneva Martin
Whrst
Fannie Cleary
May Weaver
Maydale Bottling Company
A. L. Morse
West Concord Woman's Club hears ethics of the hearth stone
Speaker Rev. John Nicol Mark led a West Concord Woman's Club meeting with a prelude of Scotch stories and a lecture on the ethics of the hearth stone. The program included Miss Graham's Scotch songs, gear by Mrs. Pratt and George Smith, and reports from delegates about the Hotel Statler conference.
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West Concord
Cent
John Nicol Mark
B. L. Pratt
George Smith
Miss Graham
Harvey Wheeler
Acton Notes Local News And Upcoming Acton Fair
Acton residents gather for a South Acton Improvement sale April featuring bulbs seeds plants cards candy fruit groceries and refreshments. The Acton Fire Department fights brush fires on School Street and River Street. Acton Agricultural Association board names committees for the 1930 fair to be held September 19 and 20. 4 H clubs request more exhibition space and directors commend youth work.
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Ont
Aden
Harris- Ville
Nady
Hom
Oliver
Frank L
Clifford Jones
Waltham
Acton
Theron F. Newt
Main Street
South Acton
McCrossin
School Street
Ralph Crocker
Massachusetts Avenue
Prickson
Middlesex County Extension Service
Four More Arrests Linked to Toropa Farm Raid
Federal prohibition chief Jonathan Lewis reports four additional arrests in the Toropa farm raid on Summer street Maynard. Edward Cohen of Chelsea, jailed on 1500 bail, along with Jack Netchen, Samuel Lipwack of Chelsea, and Harry Clopper of Malden, are charged with liquor possession and manufacture. Five others were arrested earlier as the stills seized were described as the largest in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Jonathan Lewis
Toropa Farm
Summer Street
Edward Cohen
Chelsea
U. S
Evang
Jack Netchen
Samuel Lipwack
Harry Clopper
Malden
Clearing House Statement Shows Large Balances Across Cities
The report lists exchange balances in New York at 137 million and 195 million, Boston noting 74 million and 29 million, with Washington treasury balance recorded as 144,367,130.378. The figures reflect interbank and treasury movements across major financial centers.
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Washington
Treasury
Concord Approves 12000 Dollar Town Hall Remodeling Bond
Concord votes to authorize a 12000 dollar borrowing for remodeling the Town House to serve District Court needs. A special town meeting on March 31 at Veterans Building will consider seven articles including lease to Middlesex County, street relocations, zoning changes, and district additions.
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Allen
Concord
Veterans Building
Townhall
Court House
County of
Middlesex
Census Enumerators Named for Maynard Sudbury and Acton
Maynard Col in Macdonald of Lowell, supervisor for the fifth district, announced the enumerators for Maynard Sudbury and Acton. Maynard: Mary G Jones Brown street Grace Salloway Brown street Michael Nee registrar Cornelius Callahan Prospect street. Acton Theron A Lowden. Sudbury Joseph A Lippard. Canvass begins Wednesday April 2.
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Maynard
Colin Macdonald
Lowell
Sudbury
Acton
Concord
Mary G' Jones
Brown Street
Grace Salloway
Michael Nee
Board of Registrars of Voters
Cornelius ‘Callahan
Prospect Street
Theron A Lowden
Joseph A Lippard
Walden Gente In Visitation At Walden Chapter
Walden Chapter of Royal Arch Mason hosts Rt. Ex Henry C. Burnham and Ex Walter Whittemore with a 30-man suite in Masonic Temple Concord on March 26. A chicken supper, ensemble from Poledmannic of Waltham, readings by Miss Helena Lancaster, and a formal visitation ceremony follow the social hour. The ritual work was led by King Warren B. Goddard as the district deputy commended the chapter for its excellent condition.
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Concord
Walden
Royal Arch
Masonic Temple
Henry C. Burnham
Walter C. Whittemore
Helena Lancaster
Benjamin Derby
Winslow J. Damon
Walter L. Muzzey
George E. Fisher
James E. Gilligan
D. D
H.P. William Midmands
Houghton
Marlborough
Charles
Natick
H. P
Eugene KE. Oglvie
Parker
L. Storey
Waltham
Fred H. Abbott
Watertown
Byron Ll. Moore
Framingham
John Keys
P. Bain
Charles A. Heath Scribe
George T. Robbins
F. H. Buckley
P H
Clarence ’B. French
George K. Gordon
Warren B. Goddard
Hibernians Win Triangular Tourney In Final Round
The twentieth and final round of the 45 tournament featured the Ancient Order of Hibernians Concord Rod and Gun Club and Concord Council Knights of Columbus. A. O. H led 62 to 70-68 in a tight finish as Red and Gun Club’s Captain Elmer Rankin topped scoring with 12. Plans for a banquet were announced with three chairmen named from the A O H K of C and Red and Gun Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Concord Rod and Gun Club
Concord Council
Knights of Columbus
Monument Hall
Red
A. O. Hy
Thomas McGann
K. of C
William J. Bulger
Red and Gun Club
Concord Prize Essay Winners Announced
Concord Womens Club announced winners of an anemia essay contest for Peter Bulkeley School pupils. Sidney Ballou won first prize of 3 dollars, Helen Root second, Helen Berry third, all from the eighth and seventh grades. The topic was The Tercentenary Celebration. The club also voted funds for Federation Endowments and announced upcoming executive board and officer nominations. Prof Clark L. Thayer spoke on herbaceous perennials in home gardens.
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Concord
Womens Club
Norbert H. Hatch
Leslie*r. Mooré
Samuel Armstrong
Helen A. Legate
Sidney Ballou
Peter Bulkeley
Helen Root
Helen Berry
Federation
Leslie R. Moore
Philip A. Davis
Charles L. Foote
Raymond Wheeler
Nancy Dark
Clark L. Thayer
M. A. Co
Two Armed Bandits Hold Up Toledo Bank for 7000
Two armed men robbed the Dorr Upton branch of Olita Savings and Trust Co in Toledo Ohio. They locked tellers in the vault and escaped with seven thousand dollars. Police chase underway as details emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Dorr-Upton
Olita Savings and Trust Co
Ladies Night Announcement For Chapter Event
Announcement for Ladies Night to be held on Wednesday April 30 features Peter Murray humorist and impersonator Lillian Kemp remgster and character comedienne Clara Baker violin Ben Macomber piano vocal soloist with Mrs Stewart of Watertown as caterer Tickets available from committee members Duncan G Chapman Warren A Cutler Oswald Drechsler Robert E Hartin Winslow J Damon Warren B Goddard Clarence H Hewitt Benjamin J Ineson R Clifford Pratt and William A Wilkins all from Concord Lexington Maynard West Concord and Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georg E. Fisher
Walter Muzzey
James P. Gilligan
Peter Murray
Lillian Kemp
Remgster
Comedienne
Clara Baker
Ben Macomber
Stewart
Watertown
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