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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1930

Page

4

Acton church service and fund drive events described

A fragmentary list describes a Sunday church service led by Andrew J. Totelett and activities at the University circle. The text mentions a fundraiser for Harriet BE Home for aged women in Massachusetts, plus mortgage discussions, a sale day at Acton High, and a June event with Carter of Belmont delivering a talk on physical education.

Univer L. Shapley Mein Street Harriet Acton High Carter Belmont

High School Representatives Meet Over Game Controversy

Maynard Hudson and Milford Maynard Midland high school officials gather to discuss a delayed game due to a four-batter incident. The affected May 10 contest sparked protest, with sportwriters calling for a potential rematch.

Maynard Ting

St Marks and Groton Set for Classic Baseball Clash

Readable fragments show St Marks and Groton preparing for a high school baseball game. Groton relies on pitcher Bramwell and steady infield play led by Akin while St Marks counters with a strong lineup and key defensive strengths.

Episcopal Bishop Afwooa visits Massachusetts for confirmations

The Rev. Zulics W. Afwooa, Bishop of Arizona, arrived Wednesday night and Thursday to assist in confirmations led by Bishop Slattery. He traveled from Philadelphia where he has helped the Pennsylvania diocese in recent winters.

Zulics W. Afwooa Arizona Chess Bistisp Massachusetts Slattery Philadelhia Pennsylvane

Knights of Pythias Attend St George's Church Service

The Knights of Pythias from Maynard attended the morning service at St George Episcopal Church last Sunday as a group near Memorial Day. Rev Eason Cross preached on Religion and the Ups and Downs of Life using the text Who shall separate us from the love of Christ. The service followed morning prayer with hymns canticles and an anthem.

Knights of Pythias of Maynard St. George's Christ

Maria McCarthy dies after long illness at home

Mrs. Maria McCarthy wife of John T. McCarthy of 8 Pleasant street died yesterday after a long illness. She was years old, born in Uawresco and lived in this town for over fifty years. Survived by her husband and sister Mrs. John Lawler of Leominster. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM at St Bridget's church with burial in the parish cemetery. Requiem Mass will be celebrated Friday morning.

Maria McCarthy John T. McCarthy Pleasant Street Uawresco John Lawler Leominster St [Bridget’s Church St Pridget

Birthday Party Vaudeville Fundraiser at St. George

The St Hilda's Guild at St George's Church staged a vaudeville style birthday party hosted by the Men's Club. Mrs. Spence Oates Brown Easthope Woolridge Astwood led efforts with Frederick Keyzer coaching acts. Proceeds support general guild work.

Fred Oates Joseph Brown Albert BE. Easthope Irvine Astwood Rederick Keyzer Frank T.holland Charles J.spance

Marlboro Kiwanis Club Meets with Judge Harvey Speaker

The Marlboro Kiwanis Club held its weekly meeting with President Christian Anderson presiding. Dr. Frank E. Stanney attended as a guest from the Pramingham club while Judge Stanley Harvey, a well known Stone attorney, delivered a talk on pin and court procedures.

Marlboro Marlboro Iwanis Club Pine Grove Christian Anderson Frank E. ‘Stanney Pramingham Club Jorge Stanley Harvey Poston Bay Kiwanis Club

Pupil Recital At W H Walker Estate Weston

Plaino pupils of Bessie Rogers Maynard presented a quiet afternoon recital last Saturday in the W H Walker estate music room and porches. An audience of parents and friends enjoyed performances by Sudbury Helen Rose Eleanor Goulding Alvin Bratshaw Elinor Bentley and more with Weston's W H Walker Jr Sally Perry H F Howe Jr Suzanne Damien and Patricia McLean among others.

South Sidbtry Bessie Rogers Maynard Ests Soupies Suzanne,Damien and Patricia McLean

Police uncover large illegal liquor operation in Sudbury barn

Still and equipment seized from a Sudbury barn after a four hour dismantling. Four men from Boston Cambridge and Maynard and Framingham police arrested on charges of manufacturing keeping for sale and exposing liquor. Evidence included 3500 gallons mash 250 gallons finished alcohol and hundreds of canisters and hogsheads. A LaSalle car showed signs of use for liquor transport.

Framingham Arr Louie Solari Hanover Street Boston Toni Decarlo Main Street Cambridge Martin <Loyce R. ‘Bordén William Berstrom State Spatrel Hall Seterstinger Beattie Bonazola “Brothers La‘Salle Liqudr Gleason Geensoh

Unitarian Ladies Aid meeting set for Tuesday afternoon

Newly elected officers of the Unitarian Ladies Aid will serve for the first time at a meeting Tuesday afternoon in the Unitarian Hadie parlors. Mrs. Per B ty e will preside at 4 80 o clock with a strawberry supper to follow at 6 30. Attending are Mrs. Walter Morbo Mrs. Charles Fiske Mr. Walter Alfen Mrs. Edward Bilis Mrs. Lizzie Sawyer and Mrs. Agnes Dufresne. A social hour will follow the supper.

Marlboro Al‘Hane Hadie Per B.tye Strawber Walter Alfen Edward Bf Bilis Lizzie Sawyer Agnes Dufresne

Noshboro High Reappoints Faculty for Next Year

Superintendent Henry G Bioupe announces the new school year staff at Noshboro High. Principal Estelle Kimball will lead the high school with French and Latin, George W Joe Jr handles music, and Pages Peaslee serves as supervisor of drawing.

Thei Noshboro High Henry G Estelle Kimball George W. Joe Peaslee

Reverend George L Thurlow to preach in Lowell and Groton

Rev George L Thurlow of the Trinitarian Church spoke at the Brotherhood of Calvary in Lowell on Sunday May 18 and will preach at Lawrence Academy in Groton next Sunday. Trinity Episcopal Church in Here will confirm a class of boys and girls presented by Rector Rev Smith and Dexter. Weather forced postponements in baseball and tennis between Concord and Arlington High girls, with new dates set at Arlington and Concord. Wet grounds also delayed Fenn School nine versus Peter ReeseY School on the town diamond.

George, L Thurlow Trinitarian Church Brotherhood of Calvary Lowell George L Concord Fenn School Peter Reecey Forers Diamond

Chittenden Announces Daughter Alice Fay to Farnham Wheeler Smith

Announcement reports Miss Alice Fay Chittenden daughter of Singeon Ballwin Chittenden of 16 Elm Street Conewoda will wed Farnham Wheeler Smith son of Prof and Mrs William Lincoln Smith of 4 Academy Lane. Reception at Concord Country Club follows ceremony. Alice a MacDuffie School graduate class of 1930 Smith College alumna. Mr Smith Northeastern University 1924 Alpha Kappa Sigma president. connected with Blanchard Lumber Co. Betrothal announced last September.

Sing Eon Ballwin Chittenden Elm Street Conewoda Alice Fay Chittenden Farnham

May Day Festival Opens Commencement Season at Concord Academy

The annual May Day Festival will be held this afternoon at 4 in the school gardens. Highlights include a Maypole dance and crowning of the May Queen Martha Ludden, with Miss Elizabeth Wood and Miss Jeane as music teachers in charge.

Fe Concord ‘Academy Mite Martha Ludden Jeane Elizabeth Wood

MacMillan Comes Tuesday to Concord for Lectures

Capt Donald B MacMillan the famed explorer arrives Tuesday in Concord. The Veterans Building will be packed as locals seek tickets to hear him speak and see moving pictures from his Arctic journeys. Proceeds fund Moravian school efforts for Eskimos in Labrador.

Macmillan Donald B. MacMillan Concord Ametgi Trinitarian Congrégational Church Eskimos Labador The Trinitarian Congregational Church

Walden Royal Arch Annual Neparagus Dinner Ceremony

Walden Royal Arch met in the Masonic Temple on Monday evening for their annual neparagus dinner served by Mrs Duncan. King Warren B Goddard presided in the absence of High Priest Winslow J Daman and directed the Sixth Degree while William A Davis oversaw the Fifth Degree assisted by Eugene Storey and other officers and guests from Waltham Chapter.

Walden Royal Arch Masonic Temple Duncan G. Chapman Membets Winslow J.daman Warren Goddard William A Davis Eugene Storey Waltham John Thompson William “A “Wilkins X. Irving G Dart Chapman Walden Warren B Goddard Merton Hosmer

Graduation Exercises and Lectures at Concord Church

Community events list from Concord Maas details graduation exercises at the church school and morning services led by Pastor Thurlow. A lecture by Donald B. MacMillan on Under Northern Lights is scheduled at the Veteran Building with Men’s Club auspices.

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4 H Clubs Exhibition Tonight In Grammar School Hall

The 4 H clubs will host an exhibition at the grammar school cancem bly hall tonight at seven o clock. Miss Emily Smith, assistant county club agent from Concord, will supervise the event. Club pins and certificates will be awarded to Alda Jacobse and Neltie Bihac. Games and other features are planned for the evening.

Hudson Merry ‘Malis Cloba Cancembly Emily Smith Concord Alda Jacobse Neltie Bihac

Inspector James Claflin speaks on fingerprints at Maynard reunion

May 23 Maynard saw Inspector James Claflin of the Boston Police Department return to his native town to speak at a Maynard Council K of C hosted meeting at Cooperative hall. He discussed fingerprints Bertillon system and general police work.

Maynard James Claflin Boston Police Department Cooperative ‘Hall Maynard Council K. of C Claflin Inspector Claflin Wea Rapid Boston’ Police Department Margaret ” Are Street Twilight ‘Club Lake Boon

Notable Talks at Sudbury High School Johnson and Taft Lectures

Sudbury High School hosted talks last week with Mr Johnson from Canada describing his Royal Air Force World War experiences and aircraft. Prof Taft of MIT and an English professor from Simmons College gave additional lectures to students.

Johnson Canada Royal Air Force Johnston Taft M.it Simmaons College

Graduation Exercises Set for Sudbury Grammar School

Graduation exercises will be held on June 15 and 19 at the Methodist church due to limited seating. Only four tickets are allowed per graduating member for immediate relatives, and the remaining seats will not be reserved. An informal reception will follow.

Méthodist ‘Church Sudbury Grammar Ehod Pid Hie

Seniors Win Use of Wayland Town Hall for Dance

The seniors announce they have been allowed to use Wayland Town Hall for their post graduation dance on the 20th. Proceeds from the event will be used for a class gift to the school.

Wayland Town Hall Helt

Science club expands with field trip to Harvard museum

The club in the High school and General Science class plans a science observation trip to Agesiz museum at Harvard. The visit includes Beaton Public Library and other places of interest as part of one of the most active science groups.

Agesiz Harvard Beaton Tiip

Italian Chaplains Sermon At St Anne’s In Lenten Season

Rev Ralph Tyre of the State Prison Charlestown preached at St Anne’s Catholic Church last night before a large congregation. Fr Farrell of St Vincent de Paul spoke on Saint Anthony and cited his virtues. He praised Italian people and their love of life, music, and sociable customs, noting Cardinal O’Connell’s remarks and mentioning Fr Fitton’s attendance in Charlestown and friends in Hudson.

Ralph “Ww. Tyre Ilice Te “State Prieon Charlestowiy Atholic Church James Prallan Oe. YC T.’C Farrell Saint ‘Anthony Tod Cardinal O'Convell Fitton Harlestown Hudson

Ascension Day Services Announced at Local Church

The notice outlines Ascension Day observances with afternoon and evening services. It mentions candidate speakers and the church hosting the events, noting a focus on community worship and renewal.

Local Notes on Moves Meetings and Appointments

Mr and Mrs William Williams move into a new home on Great Road. War Ridge? res situates on Orchard Place. Mrs Pearl Thaxter of Kentony Road visits New York with aunt Mrs Willard Swininer. Oger Brown named building inspector by the board of Selectmen. Bedford Grange and Concord Grange officers meet the Shaire and conduct the meeting. Bolton Grange attended and provided entertainment. Mothers Club meets at Mrs Olis Murray's home for the last meeting until fall. quilt work continues with refreshments and a late departure.

Wiliam Williams Spring Partng Great rMgtns Orchard Place Pearl “Thaxter Kentony Road New York Bedford Grange Coneord Grange Bolton Grange Édard Mothers Club

Gloria Hansen Birthday Party and Town Hall Music Event

Gloria Hansen hosted a birthday party with many children and games leading to ice cream and cake. The day ended with wishes for many happy returns and a town hall event Wednesday evening featuring The Boys and the Collegiate Orchestra amid Mrs. Biern’s illness notice.

Gloria Hansen Hansen Goria Atte Arant Conhi Gloria Mra William Biérn

Zeppelin Flight Delayed By Sudden Rain Disaster

In a May 28 event centering on Dr. Hugo Ichner and Dr. Bekner, heavy rain and cloudburst disrupted the Zeppelin’s scheduled start to Haveta. Refueling and extra fuel were undertaken as preparations to depart were abandoned and passengers prepared for land travel.

Baseball Scores From American League Rounds

Yesterday results include Philadelphia 1 Boston 5 in Philadelphia and New York Washington 7 at New York. Cleveland 9 Chicago in a second game, Detroit 16 St. Louis 11 in St. Louis.

Philadelphia Boston New York Washington Cleve Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Von Louis Ieee

Games and Results Skimmed From Brooklyn Bulletin

Fragmentary notes list baseball matchups including Boston at Chicago Cincinnati, Washington at New York and Detroit at St Louis with scattered references to Brooklyn and Chicago. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a slate of intercity games and results yesterday.

Memorial event to honor Frank Pettér grand master

A memorial service is planned with Frank Pettér, the grand master, delivering an address. The event is noted within a joint memorial program with references to churches and locations, including dates and attendees.

Hnieen Mas‘mila Rehe Jin Offa Fe Rey Frank Pettér Delivar

Fatal Accident Claims Milton Couple at Hapgood Cross

Mr and Mrs Wolff of 1600 Commonwealth Ave Allston were killed when their sedan was struck by a passenger train near Hapgood's Crossing on the Fitchburg division. Witnesses say Wolff failed to note red signals after a freight train passed. The couple, 59 and 56, were returning to Boston from Fort Pond Littleton where they visited friends.

West Acton Mil Bern Wolff Commonwealth Venu Allston Wolff Wolff,Fording’& Co Stuart St Boston D‘eg Beaton’& Maine Beaton, & Maine I. Wal

Bedford veteran gathering amid rain and remembrance

The British Naval and Military Veterans Association unit from Bedford met in heavy rain on Sunday. They formed a march to the cemetery, laid a wreath at the memorial for World War II fallen, then returned to the center for refreshments and further tributes.

Sunita Britis Naval and Military Veterans’ Association Bedford Hamilton Esington Grange Bam McCracken Mand Eeska Ciation

Peoples Theatre Installs Western Electric Sound System

A crew upgrades the Peoples Theatre with Western Electric Sound and a Super Simplex projector. The system will enhance acoustics and picture quality, matching improvements used in major venues. The Paramount Parade opens with the new gear on Monday and Tuesday June 2 and 3, featuring 24 stars.

People's Covighian Peoples Theatre Sperking Paramount Paramount Productions Coughlan Suascesaful Fh

Merchants To Treat Kiddies in Memorial Fund Drive

A local merchants petition praised donors from numerous businesses for contributing to a kids fund. Lever reports the total collected reached 150 dollars and will support refreshments for children this year and next, with proceeds turned over to the Legion Auxiliary.

Maynard H. Gutteridee H Priest Ghee George F Morse Albert R. D. Townsend James F Gruber J. Bros United Caap Ciety Freeman & Clancy J. Zaaki Ethel Olsen Harry Ralph W Mutzey J A Mackieson Fearne J Bobnia Joseph Ene Coughlan Neavrel Neleon G Ge J Bourke Assabet Coal Co Norman Jackson Kinen A &P Mainstreet Newberry L ‘Bus Lines David Lowe John .G. Minke Seder and Gruber Maynard Drug Company Burt Coughlan Michael Faecewicz Albert Batley & Son W. P. Leonard C. A. Theodore A. King Tony Buscemi B. J. Kerry Joseph Arciezewaki J. Russo J. Morse R. E. Hooper

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