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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1932
Page
2
A retrospective portrait of Gaspar G. Bacon Republican nominee for governor of Massachusetts. The piece notes Bacon born in Jamaica and raised in Massachusetts, highlighting leadership qualities, community regard, and judged suitability for lieutenant governor duties and statewide office.
The Women’s Club schedules a meeting next Tuesday at 001 auditorium with a lecture titled With el in Labrador by Dr. J. including illustrations. A Gentlemen's Night ends Monday. Last Friday the club held a business session at the president's home and a bridge social where Eleanor and Mary Whaton were noted.
William Miller a Stow Unitarian pastor spoke on his Russia experiences at Union Congregational Church Sunday night. Susan Moore of Concord discussed worship in church school at a teachers meeting. Rev Mathew Vance will lead a discussion on enduring satisfactions of life this evening. Young People's Society held a Hallowe en party in the vestry. Ladies Benevolent Society and Home Missions meet tomorrow afternoon with the pastor speaking. Men's Fraternal League meets next Tuesday.
Mrs. John Weaving Miss Lillian Weaving and Willard Roberts of Hartford Connecticut left October 24 on a motor trip to Columbus Ohio to bring back Mrs. Eliza Marshall who has been visiting there with her son a consulting engineer in that city
The town clerk office records the marriage of Helen M. Swanson of Maynard to William Bearsdell of Concord in Nashua on September 24. Also listed is the marriage of Edna Steinman of Maynard to Romeo Natoli of Waltham on September 26.
Readable text praises the district service and qualities of a representative including character honesty and experience noting a re election vote.
A Thursday night ceremony at Masonic hall installed Charles A Welch lodge AF and AM officers. Colonel Frederick Bauer led the event with Lt. Charles Gifford from General Henry Knox lodge assisting. The Anchor and Ark Glee Club performed and audiences enjoyed a post ceremony concert and collation.
Maynard Frank Chyzus son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Chyzus of 4t Fairfield street died Sunday night at Emerson Hospital following an appendicitis operation. Survived by parents and brothers Adolph and George, he was a well known athlete at Centake School and with town teams. Funeral held with high mass at St Casimir s church. Burial in St Bridget s cemetery.
Maynard with 2671 registered voters faces a record turnout as polls open at Cooperative Hall from 6 AM to 8 PM. Candidates Leslie W Sims Republican and Frank C Sheridan Democrat vie for the 10th Middlesex district seat amid active town committees and rallies by both parties.
Auction notice for a farm on Dudley Road South Billerica Massachusetts just off the Main Road from Bedford to Chelmsford authorities announce sale action and location of the sale event.
West Concord The Enterprise notes the 51st anniversary of Jesse F Knowlton and Jennie Weston Knowlton on Oct 27 1931. Married in Lowell they lived in Peabody before moving to West Concord. He 76 she 72 with a daughter Mrs Bates Morton of Macon Georgia and sons Frank and Dr John Knowlton, plus grandchildren.
A rousing Republican rally at Veterans Building featured Judge Edward B. Caiger as chair and Gov Stanley Wilson of Vermont delivering a party speech. Wilson blamed Democratic control for spending and debt while advocating tariff protection to aid farmers and industry. Other speakers included Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers Dartmouth football star Robert McPhail Esther Andrews Senator George Moyse and Senator Max Whlin as the American Legion Band provided music.
The Anthony Hunt Hamilton Post 221 A L held its annual election in Bedford Town Hall Tuesday night. Mrs John Mansfield was chosen president, Mrs John Zammon vice president, Mrs Martin McMahon secretary, Miss Julia Tackney treasurer, and Mrs Mary Sullivan historian. Installation set for November 8 in Town Hall.
A Superior Court hearing will be held in East Cambridge on Monday morning November 7 at 10 o clock to decide the disputed water supply question involving Joseph L Sturtevant and Henry Ford.
The Emerson Society announces a food sale to be held in the Unitarian vestry on Saturday November 12. Proceeds support society activities and local community outreach.
Emerson Hospital hosted Donation Day on October 25 at the vacant lot beside Concord National Bank on Main Street. It thanked numerous donors including Mrs R Fulton Johnston Mrs Curtis Hosmer Concord Town Farm Mrs John Potter Mrs Theodore Smith Mrs Gee Root Russell Fessenden Mrs John Morse Mrs Harold Cabot Mrs CE Wilson Miss Alice Hagerty Mrs William Tracey Mrs Herbert W Hosmer Mrs Harry Smyn Mrs Prescott Eyes Waiter Shaw Mrs W K Shaw Jr and Henry Laughlin among others for vegetables jams jellies fruit and wool gifts and noted ongoing support from regular donors.
World War veterans will gather for the 13th annual reunion of the Headquarters Train and Military Police of the 26th Division at the Concord Armory in Concord Massachusetts on Saturday November 5 1932 at 7 pm. The event includes units from the 101st Military Police and Belgium based troops and features a large program with old time headliners. Committee led by William F Murray of Natick plans the largest reunion yet and requests members to contact committee members to secure reservations.
Sudbury fire crews extinguished a partially destroyed car on Basswood road after a late Saturday night blaze. No owner appeared. Chief Hall opened an investigation and learned the vehicle was stolen. Thomas F. Ballam of Newton Center reported his car missing after visiting friends.
The Concord Enterprise extends warm congratulations to Mr and Mrs Edward McKenna of Lexington Road as they mark fifty years of marriage. A special anniversary mass was held at St Bernard's Church with Rev Leo A Cull and includes long standing family ties to Concord.
The Maynard Red Cross Roll Call resumes on Armistice Day and runs to Thanksgiving Day. Mrs. William F P Litch heads the drive with press chair Mrs. Ey. A total of $100 funded last year, split between National Headquarters and the Marlboro chapter, with local welfare bodies coordinating aid amid tough industrial conditions. The Maynard Branch emphasizes support for soldiers and families, and cloth donations will be distributed through local welfare groups.
Sudbury honors Rev George H Clarke on his 82nd birthday with a Halloween party and birthday greetings from the Sunday school, while his granddaughter Miss Kathryn Staples marks her birthday. Clarke, a longtime Sudbury pastor, born Milford MA, Wesleyan graduate, active in town life since 1908.
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