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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1923
Page
3
Music Bulletin features RN Hudson of the High school faculty presenting Adventures in Opera. The article surveys the Opera Club’s efforts and achievements under Mr Huileh’s direction at Concord High School.
Engine No 504 on the B and M broke down at Cord Junction Saturday morning causing a delay. Repairs were started at once to restore service and resume regular schedules.
The text describes patching to reach Geneeth about 8 with engine bolts missing and progress impeded. The engine was transferred to No. 5200 en route and reached Boston before 9 20 while No 6504 and engine stayed on a siding at Concord for an interesting exhibit.
Mrs Prescott Keyes of Main Street at the corner of Nashawille Road Concord is listed with a telephone number 62 as a local contact.
Sudbury updates report several residents on sick lists including Little Sallie Stone Florence Hosmer and Maurice White. Others are home on leave or vacation. Eve r yday routines resume as Mrs F E Bent and Mrs Earl Stone recover. A gasoline station license was denied and local property moves include Dr Holmes taking the Miles place and plans to build later.
Women of Subury invited to a Middlesex County Bureau event on April 17 from 10 A M to 4 P M at the Grange hall. Attendees making hats should bring new material a frame and other sewing supplies. Discount cards for Boston material available from Mrs George Clarke. Bring a box luncheon and enjoy a social hour.
Postmaster Wm. Stockwell announced new rates on registered letters effective after April 1. The ten cent rate remains for some deposits up to $50 and twenty cents applies for amounts from $50 to $100.
Joseph Hird 90 year old Acton resident and former powder maker died at his son Henry Hird's Concord home Sunday night after bronchitis. He would have turned 91 in April. Born in England he lived in town over 50 years and worked for American Powder Company from Barre to Acton until retirement. Survived by son Henry Hird. Funeral held at his home with Rev David Angell officiating and hymns by Mrs William Duckworth and Miss Bertha Ratley. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery amidst abundant floral tributes.
The school department issued a circular urging pupils and townsfolk to take the Schick test as a preventive measure. Dr Paine, chairman of the Board of Health, stated there were 13 diphtheria cases in town and the outbreak was reaching epidemic stage.
South Acton reports school buildings shut for the week as the Selectmen meet to discuss arrangements and upcoming town matters.
Thursday night Alfred W. Davis named superintendent of the Fire Department with Wm Kingsley as Chief. John McNiff O D Wood and Michael Foley were appointed Police Officers. Quarantine lifted at Daniel Hennessey Prospect home last week. Lena and Timothy recovered from scarlet fever. Mary A. Foley and Mrs Frank Ferris of Maynard attended the Just Married showing at Plymouth theatre. Selectmen met with Lovell of CH and M bus to craft jitney rules. 36 commuters from 6:40 am bus at Assabet Mills area receive 12 1/2 percent raise effective April 30.
The war is over and the son of Uncle Sam’s troops have returned from the Rhine. Some say there is no work left for ex service men, but the piece urges continuing effort. It notes six months training or front service counted and calls for forming a legion post.
A town notice calls ex service members to a Friday March 30 meeting in the Improvement Association rooms to decide on forming a post and to plan participation in the Memorial Day march and the dedication of Quimby Square plus future actions.
One ex serviceman from Precinct 2 will serve on the tablet committee chaired by James Tuttle. The committee will place a World War tablet at the Acton Center library to honor all who served. All service men urged to attend the meeting.
At a Maynard Textile Council meeting, awards were announced for John Terro ten five dollars for Harold Peterson and Vincent Dimery respectively. Mrs Fred Proctor underwent an appendectomy and is reported recovering at Concord Hospital on Main Street.
Mrs Joseph Hall of Atlantic visits her parents Mr and Mrs Patrick Reilly during the week. Thomas Carroll Jr buys the building lot at Central and West streets from John Connorton. Easter Monday concert by Firemen's Relief association draws many from Concord. Food Sale at R J Rodday Co postponed. Mrs H Maybe Park attends Librarian's Institute at Simmons College. Robert Wood closes Commonwealth avenue market and returns to Littleton. James Boylan returns to work at the Harness Factory after illness. J Robert Brown recovers from a severe winter illness. Dr Titcomb of Concord ill and moved to Peter Bent Brigham hospital. Booster's night at Annursnac Grange features Mr Berton T Mowry and Frederick W Taylor with piano and vocal numbers. Refreshments served. next meeting April 13 will confer first and second degrees. Annursnac Grange to observe one-year anniversary with a masquerade for Grangers. committee named Frederick W Taylor Thomas E Frawley Edward M Sheehan Geo Witherell Charles Hogan Elizabeth Connell and Mrs Lester Biodett.
Barred Plymouth Rocks selected for high egg production offered for hatching. Delivery to nearby towns by June 1 at reasonable rates. Fertility guaranteed with replacements under 80 per assortment. Knowlton Acton Massachusetts.
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