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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1929

Page

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Milford High School Tourney Victory Over Maynard High

Milford High School defeated Maynard High School 20 to 0 at old Town Park in front of about 500 fans. Iannattelli scored Milford’s first touchdown, while Iannattelli and O’Donnell sparked the Milford attack with fast breaks and hard line play. The Milford defense shut down Maynard’s offense, maintaining Milford’s undefeated streak.

AL Cowles Ed Tunning Pearries H. S Maynard HS Old Town Park Hop Mike Ianatelli Milford S. Maynard Zapareski Gilman C. Will Raels Koeknowice Esaceve Andh Kelley Iacovelli Lanigan Walker Iannattelli O'Donnell O'Halloran Arnold McGrail

Highlanders face Marlboro and H football clash on Armistice Day

Alumni report a hard fought season with Marlboro and Highlanders slated to meet Armistice Day at 2:30 PM on the field. The battle hints at a key scalp as Lent's protegees push for a victory.

Marlboro

Halloween Party Invites Ford Trade School Youth

The Ford Trade School students and Marlboro youths gathered for an Armistice week event with a Hallowe en style party at the Wayside Inn. Fellowship and C B groups planned costume gatherings and a debate on Christian support for war with speakers Waldo Stone Goidell Giles and Albert.

Phamber Ford C. E C.B. Young Hallowe'en Marlboro Waldo Stone Goidell Ton Giles Albert

Weather records show unprecedented heat last week

A terse weather note reports that last week included the hottest day on record with temperatures around 21 degrees observed by Postmaster Fred A. Rattye and Weather Bureau personnel.

Fred .A. Rattye

Concord Church Aid Society Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

Mrs Herbert B Smith was named president of the Church Aid Society of Trinity Church at the Parish House meeting. Officers include Mrs Robert Walker as vice president, Mrs George Hoat secretary, Mrs Hubert Wardwell Jr assistant secretary, Mrs Winthrop Hodges treasurer, Mrs Sherman Hoat assistant treasurer, Mrs Georges Keyes work chair, and Mrs Walter Shaw nominating chair for 1930. Family Affair fair plans were announced for November 13 with Mrs Himbert B Smith in general charge. Hostesses were Mrs George F Root and Mrs Charles Carruth.

Concord Herbert B. Smth Middle Street Trinity Church Robert Walker George Hoat Hubert M. Wardwell Jr Winhrop T. Hodges Sherman Hoat Georges Keyes Walter K. Shaw Frederick H. Chase Wedneeda Himbert B. Smith George Froot Charles Carruth

Last Rites For Mrs. M. W. Ballou In Concord

Mrs. Mabel Wheeler Ballou widow of Murray Ballou longtime Concord leader dies at 63 after a yearlong illness. She served as Concord Board of Selectmen chair and American Powder Mills president and supported First Parish church Woman's Alliance Concord Woman's Club and Concord Art Center. Survived by four children and a brother. Funeral at home this afternoon with burial in Sleepy Hollow cemetery.

Mabel Wheeler Ballou Murray Ballou Concord Board of Selectmen American Powder Mills Elm St Concord Gardner Wheeler Marie (Rice) Wheeler First Woman's Alliance Concord Woman's Club Concord Art Center Boston Julian W. Ballou Eleanor B Short Richard Ballou Alvah G . Wheeler Bridgewater Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Stolen Cars Recovered In Local Sweep

Concord observers report the fifth stolen automobile recovered in weeks by State Police Patrol at Lake Walden substation. Patrolman John J Donovan found a car in the woods near the State road to Waltham. Engine number tied it to Frank A Eamands of 78 Forest Street, Wellesley Hills. The vehicle was stolen last Monday in Wellesley. Earlier patrols found three other stolen cars in Acton and Littleton.

Concord Lake Walden Trolman John J Donovan Waltham Donovan Frank A. Eamands Forest Street Wellesley Hills Wellesley Wiliam Andrews Acton Littleton

Miss Mildred Murray Helps Decorate at School Tea Dance

Miss Mildred Murray of Cambridge Turnpike and a Vesper George School of Art student joined the decorating committee for a Friday afternoon tea dance at the Boston school. Seniors and juniors hosted freshmen with an elaborate program featuring a puppet show fancy dancing bridge tables and fortune tellers amid ornate main floor and gallery decorations.

Mildred Murray Cambridge Turnpike Vesper George School of Art Boston

Chinese entertainment at harvest supper in Tri nitarian church

The annual harvest supper at the Tri nitarian Congregational church featured a Chinese entertainment staged by Circle No. 4 led by Mrs. George Loring Thurlow and Mrs. Oscar K. Backvold. A playful auction set bids for performances while a guard at the door collected a dime from attendees, netting about $33 for the church building fund.

Concord Charles H. Towle George Loring Thurlow Circle No. 4 Oscar K. Backvold China Poate Geo Alexander R. MacLeod Robert MacLeod Wallace Bronant Maude Findelsen Turkey Maurice Bigelow Theodore Jensen North Dakota Ie H George Loring Thurlow

Mary E King dies after brief illness at 68

Mary E King wife of John King of Spring Lane died Thursday afternoon after a short illness. She was 68 and survived by her husband, one son Arthur King at Concord Reformatory, two daughters Annie and Mary, two sisters Mrs Doherty and Mrs Kelley. Funeral Mass at St Bridget's Church noted by Rev Donahue with bearers from local towns and burial in St Bridget's Cemetery.

Maynard Mary E King John King Spring Lane Arthur King Reformatory Concord Annie Mary King Howard Doherty Pleasant Street Michael Kelley West Corcord King

Concord Public Schools Invite Public To Education Week

Concord public schools will hold regular sessions during Education Week from November 11 to 17 except Armistice Day. The public is invited to visit the schools and view the new additions at Peter Bulkley School. A friendly contest between grades for visitor attendance will run at each level.

Concord Public Navy Contord Peter. Bulkeley

Concord man awarded bronze medal by Carnegie Hero Fund

Henry A Laughlin of Nashawtuc Concord saved Mary Droney a thirteen year old girl in frigid water at Cambridge Mass on March 13 1926. He supported the girl after she clung to him until bystanders threw a rope and rescue arrived. Laughlin is a Boston publisher and active in Concord clubs.

Concord Carnegie Hero Fund ‘Commission Henry A. Laughlin Fisher Nashawtuc Mr Laughlin Mary Droney Campridge Massachuan E Hadron Alan Langhlitr Boston Harvard Club Concord Finance Committee Concord Players

Legion Auxiliary Secretary Honored With Gold Pen and Pencil

Eleanor Sheridan of the American Legion Auxiliary Maynard received a gold pen and pencil for ten years of faithful service. A regular Legion Auxiliary meeting is set for Monday night at 7 15 in Maynard.

Education week observed in Maynard schools

Maynard will observe Education Week during the week of November 11 with special programs in all schools. Parents and citizens are invited to visit the schools to gain insight into their operation. Cooperation between parents and teachers will aid in conducting school affairs.

Maynard

Welch Lodge Installation Sees Officers Installed in Welch Lodge

Maynard November 6 Charles A Welch Lodge A F and A M held an installation ceremony for officers at the Masonic hall. Rt Wor Frederic L Putman of Melrose led as soloist and guest. The slate included Frank Rowe Worshipful Master Gavin A Taylor senior warden Merion Merrick secretary Gavin Taylor treasurer Theron Lowden senior deacon Harold Merriman junior deacon Harvey N Fairbanks senior steward Edmund S MacPherson junior steward Charles LeRoy Gray sentinel Richard Allen Tyler Acoration served.

Gavin Taylor Theron Lowden Harold Merriman Ediund S. MacPherson Charles LeRoy Gray Sentinel Richard Allen Tyler Acoration

Concord Selectmen Move to Refurnished Town Hall Room

Concord town officials occupy a newly refurbished room at the Town Hall, previously used by the Right Board. The updated space features new walls and furniture, creating more attractive quarters for meetings.

Concord Selectmen Town Hall

Family Affair at Trinity Church Aid Society

A church aid event titled Family Affair invites all members of the household to Trinity Church Parish House on Wednesday November 13 at 2.30 p m. Each family member receives a table with items for grandmothers mothers fathers and children including articles vegetables fruit flowers and gifts. Tea served by maids and White Elephants from the attic for everybody.

Trinity Church Parish

Concord débutantes debutante dance draws 500 guests at Brookline Country Club

Concord social notes report Miss Dorothea Newman and Miss Priscilla Prince presented to society at a Brookline Country Club dance attended by over 500 guests. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Eaton Prince and Mr and Mrs Prince, with dinners at the club, Ritz-Carlton and Hotel Pultan. Debutantes Miss Mary Gilbert Cool Miss Jean Lamont Proctor and Miss Mary Cleveland are noted among attendees and hosts.

Concord Dorothea Newman Mary Gool Jean Proctor Mary Cleveland Brookline Priscilla Prince Frederick Winton Marlboro Street Charles Prince Newman William Brown Adelaide Brown Cohasset Printe Eaton Mr. Prince William Buttrick Ritz-Carlton Mary Gilbert Cool Georgi ‘Proctor Hotel Pultan Jean Lamont Proctor Harry Cleveland Lewis ‘Parker James Baldwin Daniél Codman Alvah Crocker Walter’ Channing,Jr John Swann Wyndham Southgate Paulett Alfred Edwin Knox Dudley Rancis Gourtney

Lawton Silver Anniversary Observed in Maynard

Mr and Mrs George Lawton marked their silver wedding anniversary on Saturday November 2 with a Boston show in the afternoon and a dinner at their Maynard home on Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Morris Judge Fred Morris and his wife of Hudson Mr and Mrs William B Jones and Judge Morris is Mrs Lawton’s brother.

Maynard George Lawton Boston William Morris Lawton Fred Morris Hudson William B Jones Morris

Purchase of Danish Hall for Grange Meeting

Maynan reports Maynard Grange voted this week to buy Danish Brotherhood hall off Great Road as headquarters. The 30 room facility will host Grange meetings and committees with transfers expected soon. A lecturer show by Sims is planned and a Grange sale at the Cooperative Hall on Dec 12.

Maynan Maynard Grange Duy Ias Great Road Grang Maide Sims Té Nu Grange Eine Ls Cooperative Middlesex Tral Ricesoto W v Taxington Vie Eer

Tribute to Beloved Friend in West Concord

A tribute service for Mrs. Mary M. MacKenzie widow of Brown K. MacKenzie was held at the West Concord Union Church with attendance from Ladies Union West Concord Woman's Club and Hawthorne Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone led the service with organist Gertrude Rideout and pallbearers Arthur R. J. and Witnea. Burial followed at Forest Hill Cemetery Fitchburg with committal by Rev Mr. oe.

West Concord Oéyei Perore West Concorn Union vaUrch Erie Lhursday Mars Mary Mac Kenzie MacKenzie Kimerson Mosp Fitchburg Mr. Oe

Local Businesses Plan Armistice Day Closures

In Maynard on November 6 Harry Templeton of the Assabet Mill said conditions in the local industry look better and the mill will be closed Armistice Day. Local merchants also announced closures on Armistice Day.

Maynard Harry Templeton Assabet

Ladies Aid Fair at Norwegian Free Church draws large crowd

The Missionary Society Aid of the Norwegian Evangelical Free Church held a successful fair in the church basement on Lang Street. Miss Thora Jorgensen and Miss Carrie Olsen led the fancy goods. candy by Miss Flora Hoff and Miss Adelaide Christofferson. vegetables by Mrs Samuel Lee and Mrs John Anderson. food table by Mise enel Olsen and Miss Emily Nowles. fish pond run by Miss Annie Olsen. a hearty supper served by Mrs John Sven, Mrs John Mikklesen, Miss Matilda Jorgensen, Mrs Edward Anderson, and Mrs Larsen.

Concord the Missionary Society ' Aid of Angelical Free Church Lang Street Puis Thora ‘Jorgensen Carrie Olsen Flora, Hoff Adelaide Christofferson Samuel Lee John Anderson Mise Enel Olsen Emily Nowles Annie Olsen John Sven John Mikklesen Matilda Jorgensen Edward Anderson Larsen

Adamses of New Hampshire Visit New Bedford Friends

Mr and Mrs George Adams of Jaffrey New Hampshire visited Mrs Waldo Piethen on their way to New Bedford. They ate with Mrs H A Bergoltz of NH and spent the weekend at Mrs Ralph Stane.

George Adams Jaffrey N. N.H Waldo Piethen New Bedford H. A. Bergoltz Ralph Stane

Roll Call Begins Nov 11 for Red Cross Drive

Maynard reports the annual Red Cross Roll Call starting Armistice Day and running through Thanksgiving Day. Mrs James Mahoney chairs the effort and will appoint assistants to solicit members. Local Assabet officials will cooperate with the committee in this service drive.

Maynard The Red Cross James Mahoney Assabet

Maynard Bride Hosts Armistice Day Shower

Mrs. Mabel McKelvey a recent bride of South Acton received a miscellaneous shower in Maynard. The party at Mrs. Dorothy Alving’s Walcott street home Monday night was organized by Dorothy Jones Phyllis Priest and Mrs. Alving. Guests included Lillian Holmes Adelaide Sims and many others with games and music contributing to the celebration.

Maynard Mabel McKelvey South Acton Dorothy Alving Walcott Dorothy Jones Phyllis Priest Mildred Harris Ruth Fullenton Florence Clifford Viola Merriam Alberta Hodgen Lyles Gertrude Essie Reynolds Eva Sweet Winifred McKenzie Grace Stuart William Crosby Carol Crosby Bertha Tucker Acton Edna Savoy Cambridge

Recent Change in Fashions Talk by Mrs Beatrice Macomber

Mrs Beatrice Macomber of Boston representing Gilchrist Co spoke on Recent Changes in Fashions in two parts. A memorial page for late member Mary Kenzie was reset and sympathy note sent to her family. The Finance Committee reported net proceeds of a recent store sale of 80 dollars and a dance with Copley Plaza Orchestra planned for November 22 in Association Hall. ice cream was served with Mrs Cleaves hosting.

Beatrice Macomber Gilchrist Co Boston Ass Cone Mary Kenzie Mage Carter Furniture Copley Plaza Orchestra Association Hall Dahiel E. E.pringle Co. Clinton Cleaves T. Judge Idonia

Old Concord DAR Chapter Opens Quarters with Dedication

The Old Concord Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets in its quarters for a Sunday dedication led by Rev. Gege Loring Thurlow. State Regent Mrs. Stephen P. Howitt attends as guest of honor and will speak. a social follows with refreshments served by the executive board and house committee.

Old Concord Daughters of the American Revolution Ot Sande Gege Loring Thurlow Priste Itarian Congregational Church Stephen P D.A.R George Miard Blian Bedford Mra Areuhr F. Blanchard West Actor Augustus L. Morse Maynard Herbert B. Smith Concord

Concove Committee Appointed by Coricord Board of Selectmen

The Coricord Board of Selectmen appoints a Concove Committee to cooperate on highway safety. Members include Rev. Robert Walker, Herbert Buttrick, Mrs. Kennan Damon, arin C Taylor, Mrs. J. William Byron, Wells and Hall.

Coricord Board of Selectmen Se Highway Safety Robert Walker Man Herbert Buttrick Hosier Kennan Damon Arin. C Taylor J. William Byron Wells &. Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Milford H. S M. W. Ballow Murray Women of Concord Church Oie Mary E. King Germany Welch Lodge Frank E. Sanderson Bingham Senate Bnsown Hiram Bingham Connecticut Norris Senate Om Gonmectiene Niwisspationg Newnes Brookline Country Club Mrs. Georgewton New Quarters Pomona West Concord Union Ladies’ Aid Fair SO. Sudbury A.R. C W. Concord Club
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