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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1929

Page

5

Surprise 78th Birthday Party In Maynard

Relatives and friends gathered at Maple Street in Maynard to honor James P Brown on his seventy eighth birthday. George Wors and Robert White organized the surprise with Henry Tolman assisting, inviting Mr Brown on a ride then returning to a crowded, festive home with games, refreshments, and a large seventy eight candle cake.

Maynard James P Maple Street George Wors Robert White Enry Tolman Mr. Rown Mr. Own Hiss d George . Odgen Elizabeth Brown Brown Theron P. Newton Henry E Tolman Samuel Jones Lewis Jones Anson C. Piper Warren H Jones George Worster Arthur ‘A Jones Alfred Flint J. Sterling Moors Ralph Littlefield Oliver C Battles Robert H White George Hodgen Charles H Miles

Neighborhood Night Brings Legionnaires Together at Local School

Maynard Legion Post and Auxiliary hosted their first Neighbor's Night at the school auditorium with guests from Marlboro, Hudson, Acton, and Stow. About 150 attended a program of speaking, entertainment, dancing, and a buffet lunch as leaders praised the organizations for veterans care and community service.

Maynard Frank J. de Mars Post A.L Legionnaires Auxilary Marlboro Hudson Acton Stow Charles Irwin Frank J. DeMars Grace Sweeney Adolaide Fitzgerald Hopkinton Anna’ Manion Charles Donahue DeMars Post Henry Callahan Gpote Joseph Dineen Gertrude Connors Helen Alice Hird Dorothy Hanson George Bernier Richard Lowden Acton Post William Hanson Anthony Larson Stow Post Franklin Lewis Clarence Lamson Hudson Post Margaret Fernald Marlboro Post

Health Talk At Local School Auditorium

Dr Scamman of the State Board of Health spoke on local health problems at a meeting in the school auditorium Thursday night. Dr J H Matzkin of the local Health Board presided with about twenty attendees, including leaders in local health activities. Scamman praised the town on its water.

Scamman State Board of Health J. H. Matzkin Local Health Board

Two More Seniors Take Jobs in Boston Cadillac Co

Bernard Greene and Uno Hietanén of Maynard's Commercial Department class of 1929 have begun work at Cadillac Motor Company at 808 Commonwealth Avenue Boston on April 29. The positions came through Raymond Hellawell a former student now in a key Cadillac role.

Commercial Department Boston Bernard Greene Uno Hietanén Cadillac Motor Company Commonwealth Avenue Raymond Hellawell Cadillac Company

Reception for Pastor on May 14 at Methodist church

Rev. Charles C. Garland new pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church and his wife will be tendered a reception at the church on Tuesday Evening May 14 by members of the parish. The ministers of the town have been invited to attend and friends are welcome. There will be a program of entertainment and a collation will be served.

Charles C. Garland Methodist Episcopal Church

Grange Notes to Host Scottish Themed Evening

Central Pou Gyange to hold a meeting at Cooperative Hall on Wednesday evening. A supper at 6:30 will precede a lecture on the Charms of Scotland by Professor Dummer of Howley. The program features sketches, sword dancing, pipes, kiltie dances, impersonations, and songs from the land of the heather.

Esx Central Pou Gyange Cooperative Haaynard Maynard Kor Scotland Grange

Maynard Educators Rally Behind House Bill on Retirement

Maynard teachers filed a petition with Representative Leslie W. Sims and Senator George G. Moyse urging adoption of House Bill 1228 to raise teachers retirement allowances. St Bridgets cadets and the Children of Mary Corps plan a communion breakfast the first Sunday in June. A May party will feature a Legion Auxiliary meeting on Monday evening May 13.

Maynard Leslie W. Sims George G. Moyse St. Bridgets Cadets Children of Mary Corps Legion Auxilliary

Maynard Man Heads Detectives

Inspector James R. Claflin of the Boston Police was elected president of the Mass Police Detectives Association yesterday. A native of Maynard, he has risen through the ranks and often visits his sister Miss Margaret Claflin on Sudbury Street.

Maynard Man James R. Claflin Boston Police Department Mass. Police Detectives Association Inspector Claflin Margaret Claflin Sudbury Street

Local Notes From West Acton area

West Acton Mrs Hager returned from Florida last Thursday. Leonard Morse operated for appendicitis at Emerson hospital after falling ill at Laffin garage. Miss Lovejoy a Lynn school teacher visited Mr and Mrs Harry Holt. Frances Hall convalescing at home from food poisoning. Mr and Mrs Duncan Kennedy hosted relatives from Salem. Raleigh Beach mourns loss of mother Mrs Intel Beach. funeral held last Wednesday. Mrs Joseph Sebastian hosted farewell bridge for Mrs Alice Carlisle awaiting move to Montr to take a business position. A junior high baseball team has been organized with two male teachers managing.

Hager School Street Florida Leonard Morse Emerson Hospital Laffin Duncan Kennedy Salem Mass Raleigh Beach iMrs Intel Beach

Local Miss Injured After Collie Incident at Maynard

An observer recounts a girl walking with a collie when the dog surged ahead and tripped on loose boards. She suffered a deep cut on her forehead and a swollen eye requiring medical care. A group of twenty three boys and girls from St Elizabeth parish were formed Tuesday at Maynard.

Hiteen St. Elizabeth Maynard

Mothers Day Observance At W Acton Baptist

Rev. Arthur Jeffries leads Mother’s Day services next Sunday May 12 at W Acton Baptist. Morning sermon titled Mothers Love or Our Vowt to Motherhood and a bouquet for the oldest mother. Evening variety program includes music by the Junior Choir, a male quartet and living pictures. Monthly supper Thursday at 6 30 prepared by church men. Church grounds cleaned after a recent work day.

W. Acton Baptist Arthur Jeffries Churen

Scout Talks Draw Small Attendance at Meeting

Boy Scouts missed many in attendance at the Wednesday meeting due to a ballgame. Those present heard a practical talk by Doctor Fuchs the first in a series related to Scout work. A talk is planned for May 16 with all members urged to attend and invite potential joiners.

Doctor Fuchs

Dr Auer Resignation Accepted by First Parish

Concord May 8 The annual parish meeting of the First Parish in Concord held in the vestry of the Meeting House Monday evening voted to accept the resignation of Rev Johan nes A C Fagginger Auer. He will join Harvard as professor while remaining at Crane Theological School Tufts College with no effective date until December 31. Mrs Charles G Edgarton was elected to the standing committee for three years joining Philip A Davis and Leslie O Anderson. F deHart Houston was re elected parish clerk and Cyrus Hosmer was chosen parish treasurer.

Concord Johannes A. C. Fagginger Auer Philip A. Davis H. Robert Bygrave Auer Harvard Crane Theological School Tufts College Charles. G. Edgarton Leslie O. Anderson F. deHart Houston Cyrus Hosmer

Concord Masonic meeting chaired by Edward Caiger

The Concord Masonic Corporation meets tonight at the Masonic Temple with President Edward B. Caiger presiding. Illness of Ruth Emmons delays director of physical education duties for girls.

Concord. Masonic. Corporation Masonic. Temple Edward B. Caiger Ruth Emmons

Concordish Sc baseball opener postponed by Arlington High

Concord Schools and the Concordish sc baseball team's planned game with Arlington High this afternoon has been postponed.

Concord Concordish Sc Arlington High

Bulger Demonstrates Perfect Skeet Score Again

William J. Bulger Jr. shot 25 of 25 in an exhibition skeet event at Swab’s Sunday, marking the fourteenth time he is credited with a perfect score despite challenging wind. The display took place at Concord Red and Gun Club on Virginia Road.

WM. Bulger William J. Bulger, Jr Concord Red and Gun Club Virginia Road

May Luncheon of West Acton Club Highlights Season

The West Acton Woman's Club held its annual May Luncheon at the clubhouse with about 120 members present. Mrs F W R Bradford presided and welcomed guest Mrs George H Sawyer of Berlin, who spoke as the guest of honor. Tulips and jonquils decorated the event as Mrs Robert P Frye and Mrs Raymond C Blake of Marlboro presented an Indian Love program with Mrs Benjamin Derby of West Concord as accompanist.

West Acton Woman's Club Bradford Guess George H Sawyer Berlin Trieto Lowell Robert P Frye Raymond C Blake Marlboro Benjamin Derby West Concord

Annual Mid Middlesex Poultry Association Meeting at Concord Town Hall

The Mid Middlesex County Poultry Association will hold its annual meeting at Concord Town Hall on Tuesday May 14 at 7 30 P M Officers will be elected for the coming year Professor Monahan of the Massachusetts Agricultural College will speak The secretary notes Monahan has important information to share after a year without talks and urges every poultry man in the County to attend.

Middlesex County Oultry Concord Town Eaetes Johahan Massach O Agricultural College George W. Satano Monahan

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