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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1934

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Public Works Rush To Finish Boston Post Road Amid Local Opposition

Residents in Sudbury and Wayland split over completing the eight mile stretch of the Boston Post road from Marlboro to Northboro. State officials face pressure to rebuild the historic highway this summer, arguing the bypass and delays hurt local business and agriculture while opponents push for preserving the old route and its landscape.

Exdeavor Sudbury Boston Post Public Works Commission Public Works Ion Ladyland Post Worcester Wayeston Boston Monawk Wail Peo- Mathboro Northboro Ser Turnpike Boston Post Road Commission Lyman State Ings Marlboro Ford Road Northborosbury Sh Sudbury Waylend

Three Concord Girls Survive Narrow Train Trestle Escape

Three Concord girls narrowly escaped death when a Minute Man express thundered past a trestle over the Sunbury River. Léthian Hansen clung by fingertips to a tie as the train rushed 60 miles per hour, while Lilisa Hansen and Elizabeth Hansen, 16, and other witnesses watched in shock. The incident left the sisters and onlookers shaken and the trestle scene described as perilous.

End Wilbe Léthian Sunbury Minute Man Concord Lilisa ‘Hansen Elizabeth Hansen

Concord Electrical Engineer Fred Powers Dies at 69

Hudson-Fred E B Powers 69 of Concord died at the home of Mr and Mrs Malcolm Googins in poor health for about. He was born in Bucksport Maine and lived in Concord 27 years. An electrical engineer he worked in the municipal plant for many years. His wife died January 26. He leaves a brother Philip E Powers of Buckport Maine as his only near survivor. Undertaker John Dee will handle arrangements.

Minuteman Bugle and Drum Corps Plans Expanded Roster

The Minuteman Bugle and Drum Corps, drawn from Maynard Concord Acton Bedford Lincoln American Legion members, seeks to grow from 30 to 50 musicians and will recruit from Arlington and Medford. Buglers and drummers are urged to join via Eugene McCarthy at the Lexington post office or by phone. Notable affiliated members include Eugene Lowpret and others from Maynard Legion posts.

Maynard Minuteman Bugle American Legion Concord Acton Bedford Lincoln Legion Arlington Medford Eugene A.mccarthy Lexington

Ellen L. Disken Wins Scholastic Distinction

Concord student Ellen L. Disken earns scholastic honors as she is named among Sigma keys recipients at her college. The West Concord native and Concord High School graduate appears in the university’s annual honors list for distinguished academic achievement.

Concord West Concord High School Sulees J” University Practical Arts and Letters Sigma Keys Laine

Notable Elm World Figures At Salvation Army Event

Dr. A M Nicel of Milwaukee honored for ten years as secretary to General William Booth at a gathering presided by President Leslie C Anderson. William A Nicol of Massachusetts presented Col P T Barry who praised Nicel and reflected on fascist dictatorships and US Japan amity. Concord reported a campaign victory with $200 over quota.

A. M. Nicol William Booth The Army Concord Club Elm World A. M. Nicel Sie ‘Waukee Salvation Army

Sudbury Water District Tests Underway in Hop Brook Area

The Sudbury Water Commission chaired by James H Powers reports tests for a potential public water supply from ground water near Hop Brook in the Noyes property south of Old Lancaster Road about 1000 feet from the NY, NH and Hartford line. B F Smith and Co drove ten wells and made two borings totaling 503.4 feet of wells and 194 feet of borings with an old well remaining.

Sudbury Sudbury Water Commission James H Powers Noyes Old Lancaster Road New York, New Haven and Hartford B. F Smith & Company Suilbury, Lce

County Council Session in Maynard With Legion Auxiliary

Middlesex County council and American Legion Auxiliary met at Odd Fellows hall in Maynard with about 300 delegates including state chairman Anna Mulready and national vice president Anna Mannion. A memorial service noted 48 deaths and three merit awards were given to Maynard Auxiliary members.

J. DanMars Post A. L Frank C. Sheridan Maynard Council Maynard Auxiliary Myip Waverly-Belmont Hudson Townsend Esther Smith Mra Margaret Hird Lar Sheridan

Died Sudden in West Concord Mrs Wrenn

Catherine T Calhan Wrenn wife of Michael J Wrenn of Concord municipal light department died suddenly in sleep at her home 5 Central Street West Concord Born in Ireland 45 years ago she was a member of Catholic benevolent and court groups She and her husband observed their 20th wedding anniversary Jan 26 Survived by a daughter two sisters and a brother Funeral Thursday at Our Lady Help of Christians Church burial in St Bernard's Cemetery

Concord iMus Catherine T Calhan) Wrenn Michael J. Wrenn Central Street West Concord Wren Cambridge County Ireland Timothy J Mary (Sullivan) Calnen St. Peter's Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association Our Lady Ielp Christians’ Court C. D Wrenn Winnifred Wrenn David Llen) Rainsford Wellesley James Anna) Jordan Somerville Charles Calnen South Boston Our Lady Help of Christians’ Church St. Bernard’s Cemetery

Dairy Farmers On Milk Crisis in Middlesex County

Sixty eight dairy farmers attended the fifth of six meetings in the Veterans Building on the milk crisis. County agricultural agent Herbert A. Brown presided. George A. Drew of Belmont explained the Middlesex Essex Production Credit Association loans. Prof. George W. Westcott of Massachusetts State College discussed federal loans and how to apply. The final meeting is set for March 27 at 1:30 p.m. with F Leon Brown speaking on Massachusetts milk shipments to Boston under new licenses and the New England Milk Producers Association ratings.

Concord Middlesex County Veterans Middlesex County Extension Service Herbert A. Brown George A. Drew Belmont Middlesex Essex Production Credit Association George W. Westeott Massachusetts State College Federal Loan Bank Springfield Veterans’ Building F. Leon Brown New England Milk Producers’ Association Massachusetts Boston New England Mik Producers Association

Jas Hennessy Funeral Notices Given In Brief

An obituary fragment notes Jas Hennessy died today after a lengthy illness. He was a respected local businessman known for community involvement and friendly service. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.

Jas. Hennessy

Concord Benevolent Society Meeting Notice

The event features talks by speakers for the Concord Benevolent Societies and moving pictures of the Concord Red Cross Swimming. Tea will be served with Mrs Fernald as hostess.

Department of Lanthropy Staan Guy G. Fernald Concord Benevolent Societies Concord Red Cross Mrs. Fernald

Reverend Thurlow Preaches Union Service in Westford

Rev George L Thurlow pastor of the Trinitarian Congregational church will preach at the Union service at Westford Thursday evening in the town's religious gathering led by local churches.

George L. Thurlow Trinitarian Congregational Church Westford

Maynard Faces Budget Shortfall for Street Lights

Maynard selectmen report only 9000 dollars allocated for street lights, 2000 less than estimate, urging Edison Light Company to draft a cost cutting schedule. A state wide relief program shift begins April 1 with need as eligibility. FBRA director to be appointed and local officials to discuss implementation.

Maynard Edison Light Company Edison Company FIBRA IERA Tor OWA James Carney FBRA Gardner Auditorium State House Selectmen Board of Welfare Robert White Commercial Department Board of Selectmen Special Police Special Police William J. Spratt Hilary T. Kane John B. Moore Lord Swanson Owen Duggan Matti Tervo Thomas Hilferty Leroy Gray Leo White James C David C. Shampe Lake Hannon Cooperative Hall John C. Bray Crowe Park Joseph Verrail Peoples Theatre Thomas’ Collins Herbert ‘Martin George Stockwell Aljerthan William

Maynard weighs need to convert textile space to new industry

Maynard faces unemployment as Assabet Mill runs at heat and locals discuss repurposing floor space for new industries. Selectmen cite Woolen Company cooperation, surplus power and space, and a town effort to attract manufacturing to reduce layoffs and boost payroll. a proactive campaign is urged to fill idle capacity.

Maynard Asesabet Woolen Company

Murphy Heads Public Welfare Board Appointment

Maynard Patrick I Murphy was named agent of the Board of Public Welfare at a meeting of Lane Family with the details of the work William H Scully who had served as secretary succeeded Murphy 21 years ago Scully will remain secretary and assist the new agent with his experience

Maynard Patrick I. Murphy Board of Public Welfare Lane Famillar Wiliam H. Scully Murphy Scully

Travels 130 Miles to Church South Acton

Senior Vice Commander Isaac S Ford of Isaac Davis Post G A R Acton and his wife celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Veterans planned a 130 mile trip to Portland Maine to attend church services, leaving at 4 a m and returning by 4 30 p m. Comdr C C Cullinane and other post officers joined the excursion honoring Uncle Isaac aged 86 who enjoyed the journey despite the distance.

South Acton Portland Maine Radio J Isaac’ S. Ford Isaac Davis Post Acton Mr. Ford Isaac Edwards-Quimby Post A. L Theron A. Lowden Herbert W. Merriam 13 Club

Died Friday James Leo Mack Mil to Milton Family

James Leo Maynard Mack aged 12 son of Mr and Mrs William F Mack of 50 Brush Hill Road Milton died Friday. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at St. Las with burial in local cemetery per obituary notes.

Maynard James Leo the William F. Mack Brush Hill Road Milton St. Las

West Coen Rowmen Extinguish Fire On Central Street

West Coast rowmen battled a blaze on Central Street Monday, extinguishing flames burning a grasa area. No injuries reported. Fire officials investigated the scene for cause.

West Coen

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