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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1947
Page
3
Fragmentary notes from Concord recounts include the death of widow H. Buttrick, a prize shoot by E. Cook, golf results at Concord Golf Club, and tennis court reminders. Other lines refer to Trinity, warden F. Tow, Deaconess hospital, and age 98 death of R. Richardson.
A Massachusetts trust dispute filed by William A. Bull, trustee under a Concord Middlesex instrument, seeks court authority to withdraw and reinvest income from a Life Trust in a hospital, arguing principal is impaired and income reduced. The court is to consider objections by May 20 1947 with proceedings in the said Court and registers.
A frantic blaze gutted the Ellis Chemical Company plant in Sidney Hill area causing 30 000 in damage to four homes and prompting police to search for suspects. J Vey Merrill resigns as principal while John Gates dies and Maurice Meter is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar.
Miss Helen Soberg wed Frederick Holt Morrison of Sudbury at the Evangelical Free Church. John T. Foster a World War II veteran enters the U S Marine Corps as captain. Funeral held for Mrs Fannie Wheeler widow of William Wheeler. Town Moderator Marvin C Taylor and Marvin M Taylor mourned. Edward Holton James, 69, arraigned in libel suit against President Roosevelt at Concord District Court with $10,000 bail set.
A fragment describes Acton choir activities and a social gathering at a school setting. Mentions guests of honor including Virginia Milbury and Mr. Thom as participants. The text is fragmentary with unclear details about dates or full roles.
The Ladies Union of West Concord Union Church holds its regular meeting on Wednesday May 7 at 2 30 p m in the church parlor.
Jessica Dragonette, famed radio and stage star, headlines a Sunday night concert at Nevins Hall Framingham May 11, with Boston College Club of Central Massachusetts sponsorship. The item notes her pioneering broadcast achievements and public appearances.
Emerson Hospital Aid Society announces the annual rummage sale to be held Saturday May 10 at the State Armory in Concord. Mrs. Charles F. J. Noble of Lowell Road is general chair man, assisted by Mrs. W. Graydon Smith of Lexington Road, with other ladies in charge of tables, sorting, children's and men's clothing, hats, accessories, and books and pictures.
The Maynard Dramatic Club stages Ladies in Retirement in Parker Hall on May 12 and 13 with a children’s matinee on May 11. Rita Foley returns as a former member, joined by new cast members Gaby, Barbara, Primiang, Ketola and others under the direction of Ketola. Tickets available from club members or at Maynard Men's Shop.
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