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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1929

Page

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St Bri Gadets and Children of Mary stage Maynard benefit show

In Maynard on May 1 a crowded hall enjoyed a minstrelsy benefit for Joyce Ki Camp staged by St Bri gadets and Children of Mary. The program included songs dances jokes and skits with performers such as Loretta Mullin James B Farrell and Mary Tobin. A grand finale featured a flag salute and drill by Children of Mary Corps girls with curtain boys.

Joyce Kilmer James Maynard Cne St. Brigadets and Children of Mary Joyce Ki Camp James B. Farrell Loretta Mullin With Sweetie Leo Mullin Bale Winifred Dhend Eddie Hannon Hope Hogan Butt Hull Julia White Robert Duggan Dot Mary ‘Mead Jimmie Duggan Mary Tobin Marion Ledgard Julia May Fraces Fearns Ruth Weir Masters Tobin Laughlin Brothers Albert Connors Katherine Coughlan June Sawyer Margaret Murphy Julia Lynch Lillian Sullivan Mary Downey Josephine Luca Mary Tierney Margaret Higgins Helen Kolenda Helen Crowley Helen Nugent Doris Hannon Josephine Puleo Mary Playart Mary Sexton Florence Lenzi Mary Cheney Lena Falcucci Mary Paul Mary Lubin Laura’Fava Santo Luca Helen Carbone Mary Simiisary Donahue Mary Canella Jennie Shyzmonith Heenal Slimond Alice Smith Margaret Duggan Josephine Stuka Julia Kosikonis Heen Bakum Mary Imbinobo Mary Carey Helen Carr Catherine Crowley Dorothy Allen Maragret Johnston Aileen Mahoney Mary Smith Mary Howe Ruth Bradley Beatrice Smith Roseleen Hinds Uncle Sam John Moore Alter Sweeney Francis Thane Alphonse Paul Ardis James Sweeney James Mullin Anthony .Erty, Jr Adam Mariani Children of Mary Corps Alice Barns Josephine Sofka Madeline Smith Mildred Duggan Esther Hardy Margaret Tierney William Smith Stanley Wottkiewize Curtain Mildred Mullin Olive Morgan Harold Sheridan John Gan Dennis Arthur White Charles Sperrill Julia Wardgala

Bid Revealed For Concord Municipal Light Plant

A single bid of 600000 from Boston Edison Co. is opened for Concord’s municipal light plant. A town meeting on May 14 will decide on selling the plant by two successive two thirds votes, amid debate over value and future rates.

Concord Boston Edison Co Concord Municipal Light Municipal Edward B. Caiger Municipal Light Board Wallace B. Conant

Couple Married in New York Ceremony

Dorothea Nordberg daughter of Mr and Mrs John Nordberg of Concord Street married Saturday afternoon in a Congregational church ceremony officiated by Rev Boicourt. The bride's sister Iolberg served as bridesmaid and Edith Macy of Briarcliff Manor attended as maid of honor. The couple will reside in New York while pursuing careers. both have local schooling histories.

Dorothea Nordberg Johnerg Concord Street Rober Forgie Graham Forgie Boicourt Iolberg Kington Cambridge Man

Bes Club Play West Concord ends in comic tragedy

A May 1 performance by the Bes Club in West Concord presented a comic tragedy directed by Blood and the West Concord club. Cast included Thompson, Edward F seWilliame, John iday, Mur Angie, Mrs Angie, Mary Kins, and others. The production, staged at the Livingston home, featured nearly lifelike props and a convincing set. Proceeds benefited local residents Towle and Mrs Towle after a long stay in the sun.

Concord Concord Club Edwart F seWilliame J Ohn Iday Angie Mary Kins

Sale of Real Estate and Personal Property Carlisle Mass

Public auction to be held in Carlisle Massachusetts on May 6 1929 at 9 30 a m. Mary A Heald estate comprises a house barns ice house sheds about 160 acres with tillage 40 acres timber 26 acres pasture and wood lots. Property includes wagons buggies farming tools and household goods. Real estate sale details from Tuttle Acton Mass for the heirs. Lunch served rain or shine.

Carlisle Mass Mary A. Heald Tuttle Acton Tel Arker Nellie Parker Mary A

West Concord Club Holds Annual Meeting and Luncheon

Mrs Azel Packard of Springfield headlined the West Concord Woman's Club meeting at Union Church with music by the Trio led by Laura Kelly. Members exchanged tokens, elected officers for 1929 1930, and reported a luncheon profit of 121 30 from the recent play.

West Concord Azel A. Packard Springfield Massachusets W. S. Park W.A. Rodday John Adams Raymond Wheeler John Bruce C. T. Judge H. L. Day Murdock McLeod Frank Leighton Burton Woodworth Harry Dye Benj Derby John Connorton Federation Walker Packard Robert Walker Misney Pratt Park Sohn Connorton Blood

Concord observes 95th birthday of Mrs Tryphena Tower

Mrs Tryphena Tower, mother of Postmaster Fred A. Tower, marked the 95th anniversary of her birth at her Main Street home today. An American Legion Auxiliary gathering and James J. Mansfield Post supper merged April and May meetings. The Concord Musical Club held its annual meeting at Mrs Charles Ki Brown's Main Street residence with a concert by Concord Music Centre pupils.

Tryphena Tower Fred A. Tower Main Street American Legion Auxiliary James J. Mansfield Veterans’ Building Concord Musical Club Charles Ki Brown Concord Music Centre

McLaughlin Bride Weds Frederick Nolan in Concord Home

Miss Esther Elizabeth McLaughlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph McLaughlin of South Acton marries Frederick Nolan of West Concord. The ceremony was performed by Rev Smith Owen Dexter at his home 17 Elm Street. Nolan a Concord Police Department traffic officer plans to live in Highland Park West Concord.

Esther Elizabeth McLaughlin Joseph McLaughlin South Acton Frederick Nolan West Concord Smith Owen Dexter Trinity Episcopal Church Elm St McLaughlin Nolan Concord Police Department

Sudbury Man Injured in Car Collision

Samuel L. Danforth of King Philip Road was injured today when his car collided with another vehicle. He sustained injuries to his back and side and was taken to Boston this afternoon for X rays to determine their extent. No witnesses could be questioned at his home.

Samuel L. Danforth King Philip Road Sudbury Boston

Sudbury Man Hurt In Porch Fall Injures Ankle

Joseph B. Way of Center road Sudbury fell from his porch this morning and injured his ankle. He was taken to Emerson hospital at noon by Dr Walcott. X rays revealed no broken bones but the ankle is badly strained.

Joseph B. Way Center Road Sudbury Emerson Hospital Walcott

Passa ed Away in Maynard Widow Tobin 81

Mrs Winifred Tobin beloved wife of William Tobin of Concord Street died at home Thursday after a six week illness. She was 81, born in Renews N F and lived in Maynard about 50 years. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Andrew Fardy and Mrs Thomas Cahill of Acton six sons Michael Henry Frank James William Eden all of Maynard thirty grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at St Bridget's Church a high mass of requiem was celebrated. Burial in St Bridget's Cemetery.

Maynard Winifred Tobin William of Tobin Concord Street Renews N. F Andrew Fardy Thomas Cahill Acton Michael Henry Frank James William Eden Tobin St. Bridgets Church Edward F. Crowley Charles Donahue Leo McCabe Andrew William Fardy William Harry Tobin St. Bridgets Cemetery

Maynard Community News Tip Urges Early Submissions

The May 1 message from Maynard urges lodge and society scribes to mail 84 items of news, official events, and program attendees early to the Enterprise. It notes telephone reports can help if time presses and emphasizes timely mailing for accurate listings across its five towns.

Maynard Enterpri Munterprise

Bedford 4-H Honors at Achievement Rally in West Concord

Bedford 4-H Poultry Club led by Henry Stone posted perfect attendance at the Achievement Rally in West Concord. Marshall Fisk Rudolph Christianson and Richard Burns won sweepstakes ribbons for a one dozen egg exhibit. Clothing and Food Clubs earned honorable mentions with stunts and exhibits. Doris Thompson Margaret Christianson Ruth Metcalf Dorothy Stone and Evelyn Hunt won clothing sweepstakes. Elinor Dutton and Olive Draper led the food contest.

Bedford 4H Henry Stone West Concord Marshall Fisk Rudolph Christianson Richard Burns Bedford 4 Punch Ag Garden Club Doris Thompson Margaret Christianson Ruth Metcalf Dorothy Stone Evelyn Hunt Elinor Dutton Olive Draper

Busy Month for Maynard School Nurse Edith Foster

Maynard May 1 report from Edith B Foster school nurse to Superintendent Charles H Walker details April activity. She examined 350 pupils 240 in school and six at home eight excluded for contagious illness made 30 school visits 21 home visits accompanied 15 children to the doctor tonsillitis noted nurse attended a carenice of the superintendent and of health regarding a dental clinic

Maynard Edith B. Foster Charles H. Walker

Middlesex Extension Service Announces Final Education Talk

Middlesex County Extension Service will hold the last educational program of the season in Acton Town Hall on Thursday May 8. The event aims to share practical farming and home economics advice with local residents and farmers.

Middlesex ‘County ‘Extension Service Im -Acton

Concord Resident Jerome Gleason Dies After Long Illness

Jerome O B Gleason lifelong Concord resident died at home in April after a long illness. The funeral was a solemn high mass at St Bernard’s Church with Rev William Finnick as celebrant and Deacon Rev John H Doherty. Burial followed in St Bernard’s Cemetery. He was born in Concord in 1864 and married Mary E Hogan forty one years ago. He ran a Mill Dam barber shop for decades and was active in Harmony Lodge C O U W Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Knights and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Survived by wife Mary, son Jerome J Gleason of Wellesley, and daughters Mary and Catherine both at home.

Concord Jerome O‘b. Gleason Devens Eral St. Bernard’s Church William ‘H. Finnick John H John H. ‘Doherty, O. M. I Joseph Healy James Russell Joseph M. Appleby Thos. H. McGann Frank McManus Knights of Columbus Mr. Gleason Dennis Gleason Mill ‘Dam Iin- Concord Gleason Harmony Lodge C. O. U. W Cone Council Knights of Col

Tauno Taunoonis Hero At Burning Home Saves Baseball Gear

Ruth and Tauno ara star of local high school sports. Tauno, returning home Sunday morning, raced through a burning building to rescue his baseball bat and equipment, with firemen guiding hoses and a crowd watching. Midland-gue pennant hopes revive for the local high school team.

Ynard Ruth Tauno Ara High 601 Taino Tauno Iby Midland

C E Society Takes Charge at West Concord Church

West Concord May 1 A Sunday night meeting at West Concord Union Church was turned over to the Intermediate Society of the Christian Endeavor Rev Alfred Heeler Stone presided and Jee Engebretsen led the Intermediates The rear meeting showed devotion and ability pleasing to older members The society is supervised this year by Mrs John Christian Berg and has had a successful year The group attended the County Christian Endeavor Convention at Malden earning a special shield for attendance Twenty four of thirty members were present Rev William encouraged the young readers and speakers This report notes the helpful guidance given to the youth by the society

West Concord West Concord Union Intermediate Society of the Istian Endeavor Alfred Eeler Stone Jee Engebretsen Intermediates John Christian Berg County Christian Endeavor Malden William

Services at Sudbury Church

Services at the First Parish Unitarian church Sudbury will be held Sunday May 5 at 11 o clock Rev Mr Gale formerly of Dorchester will preach several Sundays. All are cordially invited.

Sudbury Church First Parish Unitarian Sudbury Mr. Gale Dorchester

Fragmentary note from Ratland inquiry

An unreadable item shows a damaged text fragment mentioning a Ratland pou and a morning service. No clear names, dates, or events are readable, leaving the purpose and participants uncertain.

Maynard Hl S Juniors Named Poster Club Awards

The Mass Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals awarded nine members of Maynard Junior High School Poster Club. Under Miss Frances Quinlan, posters were shown in Boston with six first prizes going to Lady Bingel Aoivo Anttila Julia Golubowsky Paul Wilson Elen Tgival and Alexandera Chutdranski. George Murphy and James Malcoli among others won additional prizes while thirty eight pupils earned certificates of merit for penmanship at assembly.

Mass Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Haigh Frances Quinlan Boston Lady Bingel Aoivo Anttila Julia Golubowsky Paul Wilson Elen Tgival Alexandera Chutdranski George Murphy James Malcoli Stella Walat Ruth Bishop Mary Doyle Helen Hakala Fannie Smith Anna Fayton Helen Sienkiewicz Sylvia Nyholm Ellen Taiyal Olga Bobik Ruth Heinenon Taini Williams Zennia Chutranski Mary Tierney Vellano Simila Olga Batukin Aine Holt Anne Salo Ruth Weir Dorothy Shuyski Rita Bartteau Mary Tobin Stella Novick Edith Allen Stanley Wojtkiewicz Helen Swanson Reino Grondahl

Anniversary Celebration at Odd Fellows Hall

A large gathering celebrated Mr and Mrs Manard’s anniversary with a joint party at Odd Fellows Hall Saturday evening. Ward and Williams of Boston provided concert entertainment and a collation followed the program. A committee including Mrs Mary Doll Mrs Rose Allen Mrs Sarah Oates Mrs Joseph Brown and others oversaw the event.

Carleran Joseph Brown Bessie Austin Albert Hasthope John Webster Mareden Waterhouse John Trench Harold Taylor Albert Agford

Concord High Awards for Animal Week Posters

West Concord May 1 Concord High School students won prizes in posters created for Animal Week by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. First prizes earned George Thorndike Angell Medal by Alice Lee and Helen Olsen of West Concord and Betty Beck vold and Elizabeth Napier of Concord. Second prize Red Ribbon went to Catherine Disken of West Concord Norman Spencer Jr Lillian Johnson and Catherine Wiles of Concord.

West Concord Concord High Mass. Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Boston Public Library George Thorndike Angell Alice Lee Helen, Olsen Betty Beckvold Elizabeth Napier Concord Catherine Disken Norman Spencer, Jr Lillian Johnson Catherine Wiles

Lodge Attends Church Service in Acton

A Maynard delegation from Maynard Lodge 1.C.C.F. and Mizpah Rebekah Lodge led by George Jamieson and Mrs. Eleanor Jones attended services at the Congregational Church in South Acton on Sunday night. Rev. Frank G. Potter, past noble grand of the state lodge, preached at a service held under the Men's Club auspices.

Maynard Maynard Lodge 1.C.C.F Mizpah Rebekah Lodge George Jamieson N Eleanor Jones Congregational Church South Acton Frank G. Potter State Lodge Men’s Club

Sudbury to Have Fast Nine This Season

The Sudbury Baseball Club will field a fast nine for Sunday away games consisting of ex college and semi pro players. A local fast nine will play twilight games against amateur nines from nearby towns. They seek Sunday games with Marlboro City Club Marlboro B B A Hudson Town Team Maynard Town Team Concord Town Team and others. managers may write Frank Bowker North Sudbury.

Sudbury Sudbury B. B. C Marlboro City Marlboro B. B. A Hudson Town Maynard Town Concord Town Frank Bowker North Sudbury

Concord Selectmen Announce May 1 Appointments

A special meeting extended overnight as the Concord Board of Selectmen set appointments to take effect May 1. Appointed were numerous officials including chief William G. Ryan, inspector of plumbing Edward F. Wright, Librarians Sarah R. Bartlett Edith F. Chase and Elizabeth A. Everett, and police chief Silas A. Bean.

Board of Selectmen Board of Health Fire Department Silas A. Bean James J. Mara Martin Mullaney John Olsen William G. Ryan Frederick Nolan Daniel G. Curtin George D. MacCallum Robert P. Lawson Marshall J. Witherell David G. Sheehan Edward N. Lawton Joseph Dee Sarah R. Bartlett Edith F. Chase Elizabeth A. Everett Concord Free Public Library Elinor M. Way Arthur D. Hosmer W. Herbert Way Thomas McPhillips Herbert H. Cooke Edward F. Wright

Tractor Plow Upsets Hurt Man at Greenhouse

South Sudbury May 1 Max well Eaton thirty-year-old with his father Fred Eaton operates Eaton Greenhouses on Concord road. He was pinned beneath a tractor plow that overturned crossing a ditch yesterday. A fellow worker freed him and he was rushed by truck to Framingham hospital with leg and arm injuries. His condition was described as serious but not yet life threatening.

South Sudbury Maxwell Eaton Fred Eaton Eaton Concord Road Framingham Maton Framingham Hospital L. P. Gounding Edton

Mrs. Sanderson Re-Elected President of Maynard Club

Mrs. Sanderson was re elected president of the Maynard Woman's Golf Club at a meeting yesterday at the Country Club. Florence Man is vice president, Low Billows secretary, Mary Roch treasurer, with committee chairs for house improvements, tournament, entertainment, and social events following the business session.

Maynard Frank ¥. Sanderson Maynard Woman's Golf Club Florence Man Low Billows

Auction and Event Notice for Hibernians Auxiliary

Fragmentary notice mentions a tonight concert and division 44 and Ladies' Auxiliary An pelle tborg of Hibernians. Details are incomplete but indicate a social event with auxiliary participation.

Settivision Ladies’ Auxiliary Anpelle Tborg Hibernians

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