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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1927

Page

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Hearing on Relocation of Summer Street Delayed

Maynard March 30 a hearing was held at the town clerk’s office on relocating Summer Street and Acton Street. Selectman Frank Binks and Edwin Carlton attended with affected property owners, with Atty John Donohue and Atty Alfred E. McCleary representing. The Acton Street relocation was postponed for one week. lines call for a foot street from Nason Street to Mill Bridge, likely taking land from several owners and triggering damages.

Maynard Punty Commissioners Summer Street Actoneet Frank Binks Edwin Carlton Con Street Acton Street Nason Street Per Mill Bridge Attornys

New Style Number Plates For Canines Debut In Town

The town clerk announces new license tags for dogs, replacing the 1924 oval with a triangle design. Dog owners crowded the clerk’s office to obtain the updated slates in preparation for the spring parade season.

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Origin of fire unknown at Concord jet house blaze

Fire of unknown origin damaged a two family dwelling at 80 onwealth Ave Thursday afternoon. Flames spread from a shed to the rear and house as high winds aided its rapid spread. Firemen from Box 34 controlled the blaze and confined it to the rear. Occupants included Mrs. Amelia Grenier and Frederick Tetreault and their families.

Concord Jet Onwealth Ave Amelia Grenier Frederick ‘Tetreault

Mizpah Rebekah Lodge Plans 40th Anniversary Program

Maynard announces Mizpah Rebekah Lodge observance marking the 40th anniversary of its institution. The April 7 program at Odd Fellows hall will feature a reception to 13 living charter members of the 82 charter members. Dr. F. P. Glazier of Hudson, former representative and district deputy at the lodge’s founding, is invited to attend.

Maynard Mizpah Rebekah Odd Fellows Hall F. P. Glazier Hudson

First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Service Time

The First Church of Christ Scientist Concord at Monument Square offers Sunday services at 10 45 am with the lesson sermon Unreality and a Sunday school at 10 45 am The testimonial meeting occurs Wednesdays at 7 45 pm The Reading rooms in the church edifice are open weekdays from 2 to 5 pm.

First Church OF Christ Scientist First Church of Christ, Scientist Monument Square Concord

Universalist Church announces April services and events

South Acton notes announce Rev A. torsleff theme What is your Aim in life April 3 at 1 45 in the church School. Public invited. The comedy Rocking Chair revival to be presented at the vestry March 31 with listed cast. Supper served at 6 80. L B Circle meetings April 7 at 10 o clock with coffee and lunch contributions. May Sale by Ladies Social offers attractive items. Dr Nye recent closing lecture drew a good audience with Mrs William Stokes of West Acton singing.

South Atom Secre A. i “Torsleff the ‘Universalist Church Mable Noyes Louiseurner George Hayward Arriel L. Shapley Arthur ‘8Wden Eleanor W. Harris Dorothy Lowden L. 8 Universalist Church the Universalist Church Nye William Stokes West Acton

Maynard Scouts Win Honors at Milford Indoor Meet

Maynard troops led by Harold King Bron Mackey and Irickreach Toivo Makela bested 600 scouts from Northboro Ashland Holliston estboro and Maynard at the annual Milford indoor meet. Harold King promoted to senior patrol coach and Mellyle Osher to junior assistant scout after the event.

Maynard Maynard Vy Oaquin Council Milford Tronivarus Northboro Ashland Holliston Estboro Vents Maynard Inledt Knot Mayrd Harold King Bron Mackey Irickreach Toivo Makela Hard- Wilcox Albert’ Foster Orse Signal Mellvile Osher Howard King Harold Wilx Albert Foster Mellynle Osher

Former Pastor Reported To Be In Shanghai

Rev. EN Atiyeh, former pastor of the Union Congregational church of Maynard, is reported in Shanghai where he planned to stay five years while engaging in business. He left Maynard eight years ago, spent time in Chicago, and had prior stay in Japan. Parishioners wonder about his wellbeing amid unrest in Shanghai.

Maynard EN Atiyeh Union Congregational Church of Shanghai China Atiyeh Géorge Gutteridge Town Japan Chimié Chicago Shanghai District

Concord the Concord Players Leader Visits For Play

Reginald Owen leading man from The Play's the Thing at Henry Miller Theatre New York spent Sunday in Concord offering staging and acting advice for the Concord Players upcoming performances Thursday Friday and Saturday. His professional touch inspired the cast and committees during a song afternoon and evening session.

Concord Players Reginald Owen Henry Miller Theatre New York Concord

Harvey Wheeler pupils tour via colored slides in Concord Junction

The class viewed New York City skyline and bridges then highlighted Pittsburg St Louis and New Orleans. They visited natural wonders from Virginia to Arizona and Niagara Falls with Mr Robinson giving context. Coloring impressed. grades four W and parents attended Thursday and Friday. plant and animal North American map project featured with many specimens.

Harvey Wheeler New York City Pittsburg St. Louis New ‘Orleans Virginia Raflo Mount of the Holy Cross Petrified Forest Arizona Niagara Falls Washington, D. Cc North America

West Concord Woman's Club Invites School Leaders

The West Concord Woman's Club invites the superintendent principals and teachers of Concord public schools to attend a lecture by the Commissioner of Education of Massachusetts next Friday afternoon at Odd Fellows Hall.

West Concord Woman's Club Commonwealth of Massachusetts Odd Fellows Hall

Maynard Council to Exhibit First and Second Degree

About 700 candidates from Maynard and surrounding areas will assemble at the Lowell Auditorium on Sunday April 1 for the first and second degree exemplification. J Joseph Byrne reports rehearsals are underway for the Council minstrel show scheduled for May 5-6 and the annual banquet will be held April 1 with Fitzpatrick Bros caterers.

Maynard Maynard Council Lowell Auditorium J. Joseph Byrne G. K Fitzpatrick Bros

Concord K of C Defeats Team in Card Tournament

Maynard and 2 players led the Concord K of C to victory in a card tournament last night in Concord. The teams begin a second series of bowling with the first match set for next week at a nearby lane. Maynard is scheduled to bowl tomorrow night as part of the lineup.

Concord Ik Maynard Coudeik K

Concord Club Shoots for Clubhouse Completion at April 10 Event

R L Pldridge and Fred Foss each scored 28 to lead a Concord Club field day at the farm setting. A Fierreek at Arlington posted 21 and Cha second with 20 as the club awaits the all day shoot on Patrolta Day April 10 to finish the new clubhouse.

Concord Mareh' So R. L Pldridge Fred Foss Inemberts Concord Club Asa Arlington Eerie Hetty

Harvard Club annual dinner announces speakers and attendees

The second annual Harvard Club dinner in Concord will be held Friday evening April 2. Edward A Whitney and William Bingham head the speaker lineup with the Harvard College Athletic Committee chair. The Harvard Club Scholarship holder will attend. Members from Concord Acton Bedford Carlisle Lincoln and Littleton are invited. Samuel Hoar is president and Edward Loughlin secretary.

Harvard Club Edward’ A. Whitney Harvard Collene William A Bingham Chattthen Harvard College Concord Acton

Rev Johannes Vaiananen achieves success in Portland mission

Marynard March 30. Rev Johannes Vaiananen former pastor of the Finish Congregational church Walnut street Maynard reports a splendid success in Portland Oregon per the Oregon Daily Journal. His circuit includes Portland Kelso Ockinson Willoth and Lincoln Creeks. He travels by train and auto and plans a Maynard visit this summer or fall.

Marynard Johannes Vaiananen Congregational Church Walnut Street Maynard Portland Oregon Oregon Daily Journal Vine Portlaentéen Vaananen Kelso Ockinson Wihloth Lincoln Creeks

Local Socials Highlight West Acton Church Charity Event

Mrs Hayes contributed to a West Acton gathering with carnations and hospitality. The event featured ice cream and cake service followed by dancing for attendees in the church hall.

Nursing course opens for women at Emerson Hospital in Concord

The Emerson Hospital and the Hospital Nursing Association of Boston offer a year long course for women to become attendant nurses. The program includes a six week Boston training school, then ten and a half months in a general hospital with meals, physiology and anatomy, and maternity care. Entry via May 9 class at 222 Newbury Street Boston. applications through Mrs Stella Ort at Emerson Concord or Miss Katherine Shep at Newbury Street.

Nuniergon Hospital Nursing Associaton ‘of Boston New Borg Cope Lapted Jo Hineoi Misa Stella Ort Emerson Hospital Concord Katherine M. Sheps Household Nursing “Association Newbury. Street

Hit and run injury near rail bridge in South Acton

Maynard man David Hubbard aged 20 was struck by an unknown driver on a Saturday night near the railroad bridge in South Acton and left with a broken leg and multiple injuries. He was taken to Emerson Hospital in Concord after aid was refused at the scene by Dr. O L Clark.

Maynard David Hub Routh Saturnight Emerson 1 Concord el Foley Hubbard South Acton Louis Novella Cuttell

Leave It To Dad staged by Concord Ramblers

Concord Ramblers presented the three act comedy Leave It To Dad at Monument Hall on Friday under Katherine L Hayes. The cast included Dorothy Flavin Elizabeth Hayes Mary Tobin and Hayes with Edward Finan Rev Frederick C Lawrence of Beachmont led Trinity church service and is connected to St Pauls Beachmont and Harvard.

Concord Concord Ramblers Monument Hall Katherine L Hayes Dorothy Flavin Elizabeth Hayes Mary Tobin Katherine L. Hayes Edward Finan Frederick C Lawrence Beachmont Bishop Lawrence Trinity Church Smith O Dexter Lawrence St.Paul's Church Harvard Univers

Concord Norwegian Sick Benefit Society Annual Banquet

The Concord Norwegian Sick Benefit Society, Inc. held its annual banquet at Colonial Inn with a large turnout. Retiring president Herman Hansen spoke, introducing new president Ole Barstad who named Theodore Jensen toastmaster and P O Pedersen principal speaker. Miss Helena Trolagas and Miss Mildred Gledden sang with accompanists. Starlet fever cases were reported in Concord.

Concord Concord Norwegian Sick Benefit Society, Inc Colonial Inn Herman Hansen Ole Barstad Theodore Jensen P.O Pedersen Belmont Helena Trolagas Somerville Mildred Gledden Apes E

Maynard Basketball Championship Decided Friday Night

Maynard will host a third games series between Maynard T T and Y P S L at Waltham Street Hall to decide the championship. The Yipsels won the opener as veterans staged a comeback and Armas Frigard joins the Yipsels this week. Sebastian will referee and Newell will officiate.

Maynard Maynard T. T Waltham Street Hall Yipsels Armas Frigard Andover Townes Sebastian A. K Newell

Elks Plan Installation at Concord Eighteen

At the Concord Elks Hall the January meeting, led by Exalted Ruler Edward Sheehan, discussed installing a new corps of officers on April 12 with officials from Cambridge Lodge presiding. Edward W. Sheehan was nominated for district deputy grand exalted ruler for 1927 1928 and the lodge supported the bid. After business, Keith circuit remarks followed.

Elks’ Hall Edward Sheehan Maynard Corps of Kirby Cabridge Lodge No Ley Boston Quinn Cambridge Benjamin Derby Winchester Edward ‘W. Sheehan Edward W. Sheehan Massachusetts Central District Shevéral O Keith

Auto magnate Henry Ford hospitalized in Detroit

Special to The Enterprise United Press report Henry Ford was taken to Fox hospital Detroit after a Sunday night crash near the Rouge River Bridge. He was knocked unconscious when his coupe was forced off a steep embankment along Michigan Avenue. He later regained consciousness and was driven home with Mrs. Ford.

The Enterprise United Press Detroit Henry Ford Fox Michigan Rouge River Bridge Ford

Harvey Wheeler spellers reach Boston for Big Brother Club match

On March 23, expert spellers from Harvey Wheeler School grades 7 and 8 traveled to Boston to compete in a spelling match directed by the Big Brother Club broadcasting from Station WEEI. Participants included Olga Ostburg Leona Vary Irene Pagean Margaret Waite Eunice Miller Mary Hennessey Wendell Carter Mary W. Sheehan and Mary Elizabeth Sheehan. The group accompanied by Principal Ny. EB Robines and Burleigh Pratt left for finals to be held Monday.

Concord Harvey Wheeler Boston Big Brother Club W. E. el Olga Ostburg Leona Vary Irene Pagean Margaret Waite Eunice Miller Mary E Sheehan Francis Hennes

Concord High Interclass Meet Sets Fresh Records At Veterans Building

At Veterans Building last Tuesday afternoon Concord High’s interclass meet saw Edward Flannery sophomore set a new 35 yard dash time of 4.1 seconds breaking Arnold MacLean’s 42 5 record. Romeo Di Cicco junior won the airing hop and jump with 35 feet 10 1 2 inches while Asbjornsen senior led relay performances. Juniors topped the team standings with 24 points followed by Seniors 1 point and Sophomores 8. Romeo Di Cicco and John Vigzars led individual scoring with 11 points each. Flannery clocked 1 98 in the dash and De Cicco won the hop step and jump and 38 5 in the long jump. Relay races featured Pearson, Williams, Flannery and others in close team competition.

Concord High School Veterans Edward Flannery Arnold MacLean MacLean Jaye Philip Bian Romeo di Cicco Ror Asbjornsen Junniors Romeo Pi- Cicco John Vigzars Vivrears George Johnson Romeo DiCicco Divick Kelly John Wiggars Tomeo DeCicco Asbjorveen Fohpise

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