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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1935
Page
1
Geographic and economic speculation dominates the piece as analysts ponder Russia’s wealth, armament in secrecy, Britain’s financial stance, and the potential impact on Bolshevism and global markets. It notes air warfare fears, freight routes in the Arctic, and shifts in gold and silver values affecting nations and economies.
A severe storm struck South Acton damaging Emery Nelson’s Parker Street home and a fire also hit Ralph W. Piper’s Piper Road house. The Nelson residence burned near a bulkhead with a collapsed cellar stone and a nearby neighbor Ole Granberg suffered a severe hand cut from a falling chisel. Andrew Christofferson was knocked down while driving during the storm.
Funeral service for the late James R. Cole was held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Universalist church. Rev. Ernest H. Carritt officiated. Burial followed at Mount Hope Cemetery. Cole, of Laws Brook road, died Wednesday after a long illness. He was born in Reidfield Maine and spent most of his life farming in the town. He worked for George Greenough and later at Ann Powder Company. He was the last surviving Cole sibling. A niece, Mrs. Marion Cole Nealey, resides here.
Maynard-Bmanaraigh school boys dig a trench from Thompson street to Alumni Field to bring gas to the new Field house. From 8 am to 5 pm each day, the inter class ditch digging tourney covers one third of the distance by day’s end. The Gas Company refused to extend the line without trenching, so students volunteered after Principal James P King urged school spirit. If weather holds, gas should reach the Field House by week’s end.
Mrs. Joseph Fitegibbons chairs the Home Talent committee of the Acton Woman's club as Acton on Broadway thrills with the minstrel show Acton Actions at the clubhouse Monday night. Mrs. Murray Brown served as interlocutor with a group of entertainers delivering a polished performance.
April had only four clear days amid a cool start and frequent clouds. Temperatures ranged from 84 to 76 briefly before a warm Easter Day, yet the month averaged cooler with 28 degrees at times and five inches of rain, above normal, while 16 days were cloudy and 10 partly cloudy.
Sudbury friends and neighbors attended the Gibbe funeral home service in Cochituate for Nellie Rice Piske a descendant of David Fiske deputy sheriff and longtime Way Side Chapter D A R regent. She died in her 79th year and was known for her energy and enthusiasm that fueled local projects.
The annual Maynard Parker Street hall whist party drew capacity crowds Monday night for the Maynard and 1M tables. Fire Chief George T Pric expressed appreciation for all contributions to the event which raised no prizes yet received twenty one gifts.
Clyde Brennan and others from Sudbury traveled to Hartford for a Middlesex meeting at Northboro Congregational Church. A group from the village attended a Bible demonstration in the Boston Gardens. Mrs Marshall and her daughter Janet of Ridgewood, New Jersey, visited Miss Barbara Maynard.
A city council meeting drew very large delegations despite a tight quorum. The record notes extended public input from multiple groups as members discussed upcoming busing and budget issues.
Maynard Patrick Gately 78 died at the home of Mrs Catherine. The Gately family, long known in this section, owned a Stow farm later sold to Henry Ford. Funeral services were held Monday with Rev. James P. Sherry as celebrant, and burial in the family plot.
A confirmation class begins Monday May 13 at 3 30 PM at Glendale Street Lutheran Church. A series of homing pigeon races will be held under the Racing Pigeon subcommittee with Joseph Byrne Joseph Doel Alex Soroka and An.
A wedding reception Sunday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mauro's Railroad Street home celebrated Liberato Mauro and Miss Mary Ciolfi of 18 Murphy Court Newton. The couple, married at Our Lady Church Newton by Rev M L Fahey, were attended by Bertha Di Santos as maid of honor and James Palumbo as best man. The bride wore white satin with bouquet of white lilies, and the maid of honor wore ash rose crepe with tea roses. The Merry Makers orchestra provided music. the groom, a local athlete, is employed by Ralph W Piper.
The world’s first street railway line using horse power began operation on November 26, 1882, from Prince street and the Bowery to Fourth avenue and Union place now Fourteenth street in New York. It later became the New York and Harlem line.
Sudbury widow Mrs Elizabeth Marshall, widow of David Marshall, was buried in Wadsworth cemetery. She died at the home of her nephew Professor Greenwood in Connecticut, where she had lived for many years and was an invalid for a long time.
Maynard Janice Sewall, an eighth grade pupil, wins the Junior High championship. A Junior School planted a tree in Arbor behind White. WBXO will broadcast the May 9 program at 3 45. Participants include Charles Sullivan Doris White Edward Donahue Mildred Holley Anne Tucker and Alice Johnson. The play was judged best by Junior Literary Guild representatives. Junior High graduation exercises set for June 13.
At all masses last Sunday St. Bridget's parish announced a mission beginning May 12 conducted by the Redemptorist fathers. The Children of Mary Corps formed at a church meeting. First Friday services are set for next Friday.
The Concord Municipal Light Company plans to relocate its store from Walden Street to Main Street in the former L. & BK. Store building. The move consolidates offices and retail under one roof to improve public convenience and provide a first class electrical appliance shop.
The Masonic ball under the auspices of Charles A Welch lodge A F and A M will be held Friday night at Sudbury Town Hall. Public invited to attend.
Maynard Council x of C held its 15th annual Ladies Night banquet at Cooperative Hall with over 200 attendees. State Treasurer Harvey spoke on Home Security legislation to stabilize home ownership and support mortgage lending practices.
W P Priest, aged 91, formerly of The Maynard Wallace, died Thursday morning at his home. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by his son, Wallace C Priest.
Mrs Ole Olson hosts a supper for the men of the Goncord Club and guests as Union members attend Opening feature of a guest night. A program of music by local artists and a reader from Medford follows with Rose and Benjamin Miss Hea Lane performing.
The funeral of Mrs. Nicholas Driscoll of 5 Pinestre was held Friday morning at Bridget's church. A mass of requiem was celebrated at nine o'clock by Rev. John J. McCarthy, with many townspeople and relatives in attendance. Burial followed in the family lot at Bridget's cemetery.
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