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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1930
Page
3
An obituary notes the passing of a local resident. The service on Church Street drew friends and relatives including Ralph inlaw and other kin. Masons attended, with offerings reflecting the town’s sorrow.
The article notes an all open race at Port 5 Latlatan on the sun in May with large crowds. Entries must be filed in a shop near ACTIVITIES listed. April 19 scouts and two committee men approved charter members Franklin Charter James Davis Peter Edwin Park Spiney and Mesa attended. Court of Honor held April 29 approved merit badges for Hagen Erne dan Sa ol g.
Albert Murphy of the company announced a move to a larger Riverside Street building this week. The new factory will house an automatic press and other printing devices, enabling increased business and greater staff capacity.
Delegates from several Massachusetts parishes gather at Trinity Chuck and Ford Hall in Concord for the Episcopal Diocese convention to elect the next bishop. prominent clergy attend with Rev Henry Kner Sherri and Rev Harry P. Nichols among speakers. memorial planned for late Bishop Plattery.
The obituary notes the funeral at West Concord for Mrs. Smith born April 1892 in Gorham. Rev. Alfred Eeler Stone led rites with Hawthorne Chapter officers present. Survivors include husband Charles Smith, two brothers Alton and Roy Jota of Charlestown, and other relatives.
A historical sale day drew a crowd estimated at 460 with more than 100 men and women taking part. Volunteers moved items and set up tables while printers and local residents spread publicity. Two trucks transported goods to neighboring towns Acton and Stow as tens of thousands of articles were sorted and priced.
The First Parish Church meeting in Mo disarray voted to authorize the sale of Jana for Girl Seing purposes. Rev. A C Ruby resigned after a year as pastor. Philip A. Data trustee oversaw parish donations for nine years.
Emerson Hospital starts a new training class led by Mary Cron ey with roles for Alice O Roake, Johanna Cooke, Jene Tier, and southbridge based staff including Brighton and other listed participants.
Frigard struck out nine and allowed four hits in a noon showdown against Indi. Maynard fanned twelve as the hosts held a two run edge through seven innings before late miscues.
George H. Peterith Wiis pair fully imited at the fir e on the Burlington road last Sunday when four feet on his foot Elvin Johnson met with an accident Sunday afternoon while riding on the rear of his brother's motorcycle The seat broke off Seepwing eg Johnson o sine the eit though fen pea kat we SCT bation and after his cuts were dressed went home Mr and Mistiar in McMahan of Hartford street receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter dat Saturday
A parent teacher fair held in the Grange hall Friday afternoon and evening drew praise for organization and hard work. Mrs Livermore led the effort with well dressed displays, varied food tables, children aprons, and a evening dance in the school auditorium with Cambridge Collegians providing music.
Monday morning in Concord Court Ben Lipskey of Cambridge issued an $80 check with no funds. He was found guilty and fined plus costs. Harry of Dorchester was fined $1 for junk collection without a license in Bedford.
A West Acton man aged 50 died at a local institution. He leaves a wife and five children. The report notes Marlboro and Horace Butler Massachusetts connections.
Elizabeth P Allston Aubup Theresa McCue Heymaan Malden focus on weeks of prelim training for diet practice. The fragment mentions Ton to 100 days and months of practice, with Ivany and Brigh ton listed among names.
Dorothy Small Johnson of Woodfords Maine marries Richard Freeborn Piper of Sudbury in a four o clock ceremony at Cong Church Woodfords officiated by Rev Daniel Cross. The gown is ivory satin with old lace. attendants wear orange blossom bouquets. The couple will live in Wayland after a wedding trip. Johnson, a Deering High School and Boston School of Physical Education alumna, previously directed girls PE. Piper is Amherst and MIT educated with a Boston firm.
Miss May 7 Miss Julia McCarthy principal South Acton graded schools receives a letter from Massachusetts S P C A Boston naming awards. Blue ribbon first prize Stanley Bondelvitch. Red ribbon second prize Gertrude Johnston. Honorable Mention Lorraine Pike plus a year’s subscription to Our Dumb Animals. Prizes to be mailed. mentions honored at a public school gathering. Pupils listed in Miss Jessie Kincheran’s room Graded V and VI.
South Acton families announce summer visits and relocations. Mr and Mrs F Chau ier Wells of Portsmouth plan to spend the summer at her father's Prospect Street home. Mr and Mrs Harry J Clark moved to Quimby Square, with Clark starting new duties at United Fruit Company Boston. An improvement associate bakes beans at Quimby Square on May 21. Mrs Charles N Capelle recovers well after an operation at Parkway Hospital Brookline. Hal Newport and his wife relocate to Concord after visiting her parents on Main Street.
An evening gathering hosted by the Men’s class at the Congregational Church Sunday May 11 at 7 o clock features speaker MacArthur of Sterling Rural secretary of the Massachusetts Federation of churches. Music directed by Herbert A Thayer. Public invited.
On Monday the Veterans Hospital in Bedford will host an open day with tours from 1 to 4 PM. Guides will direct visitors through departments. The Charlestown Navy Yard band will play on the lawn in the afternoon and patients' orchestra will perform in the evening. Refreshments will be served to all.
Mrs Ge o Liv ermore of Beacon Road hosted a P T A whist party for the supper committee. Seven tables competed with prizes awarded to Mortenson first Kelley second Hunnewell third Pupreell fourth. Refreshments were served and guests praised the host’s efforts.
The American Ganioh Hist. PA auxiliary unit 221 hosted a town hall bridge and whist event drawing a good crowd. Prizes went to Mrs Jenks in bridge, Miss White second, Mr Webster third. in whist Miss MacFarland first, John McGrath second, Mrs Jones third, and Mrs Hunnewell consolation to Mr Converse. Refreshments included hot coffee and doughnuts with cheese.
The Bedford Grange held a Monday evening event in the Grange hall with Stow and Burlington Graphers as guests. A short program, music by Wizdheth's Young Man, and dance followed a lively reading. The Burlington Grange provided a snappy minuet and the evening proved a huge success.
Bedford Athletic opened its baseball season Sunday May 4 with a 9 to 7 victory against the Concord Yankees. Winds hindered fielding as both sides made errors and hits piled up for Bedford, with key moments including a double by J McRhones to Warner and Mull en pitching for Concord.
A Maynard debate on May 15 will feature Grace eeiown and Leonard Kelley from Suffolk Law facing a team from Brightop Council. The disputed topic asks whether major political parties are outlived in usefulness.
The Brotherhood of the Church of Christ staged a mock trial in Bedford on Wednesday night with Judge Keyes presiding. Edward Jones served as court officer and Mary Pickton led on the jury as Claude Palmer acted for the court. The playful proceeding featured names like Warren Coolidge and John Dempsey among mock witnesses, with a corkscrew verdict delivering a tiny sum of 3.48 dollars in damages to the widder. The event, laced with humor, had Anna Barnes supplying the orchestra and left attendees amused by the lighthearted legal farce.
Bedford firefighters battled back to back blazes on Kings Road as a Sunday wind drove flames toward several houses. A pond behind one residence helped prevent a catastrophic fire as crews contained the second incident with rapid response.
A sequence of brush and grass fires near David Murray's property and the depot drew multiple alarms Friday to Saturday. Firefighters battled flames through dusk and night, with aid from hospital equipment and local crews. Nearby woods and a Catholic church area faced danger, and a major fire near a turnpike road strained traffic as crews fought to save homes and land.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Tony Kavaleskie Wartla Wout jump Autis and other unclear terms, lacking coherent event or outcome details. No verifiable actions or standings are present to form a complete news item.
Fragmentary text shows names such as Walénty Yaliewick and Joe Ka phantom with references to sprint events at Vi Playground and a coach Rupprécht. It hints at a 23 40 ard dash and efforts to run faster.
The La Jathooist Church notes an evangel of Mr Mills and members from Lynn taking active parts in services at the Methodist church last Wednesday evening. Gerald O Connor and Altton Hobby attended, sharing religious reflections. vestry packed as stories were told. Next, Dr Milly will preach with emphasis on sins of the saints at the Metho Home for the aged women.
Fragmented OCR text references a Monday evening schedule and a bridge or path event. Mention of a location and time appears unclear with several garbled phrases. No clear names, dates, or definite actions emerge from the readable fragments.
The Fomona Grange holds its meeting on May 14 in the new Range Hall on Avenue IA. The gathering begins at 6:30 PM with guest speaker Hon. Job W. Vaigis presiding and outlining plans for Masnac On e State.
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