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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1930
Page
4
A fragmentary notice from Marlboro Mass notes a post office service and a subscription list including Maynard Cotcomb Sudbury Attton Bedford with publication date March 8 1879. The readable text references Liberty Street and a district office likely within the Massachusetts town.
A household scene reveals nerves frayed by approaching winter. Parents argue about heating and fresh air as a radiator leaks and a car mishap looms, illustrating common preparations and missteps as cold weather arrives.
Unemployment prevention features high on the program at the Sixth New England Development Conference to be held November 20 in Boston under the New England Council. Four chamber delegates will attend and speakers from Worcester and Graton will discuss employment strategies and community plans for the coming year.
Communities depend on their industries for existence and expect reasonable tax rates and good public service. The Community Development meeting is set for Friday morning November 21 as part of the Sixth New Waogland Conference with concurrent sessions on agriculture industry and recreation. A bankers session is on Thursday November 20 followed by a final General Session to close the conference.
William Buttrick hosted a Social Circle meeting on Tuesday of last week. The annual St Bernard's parish reunion will be held in Monument Hall Thanksgiving Eve. Col Philip A Moore gave an illustrated talk on Tepee and Northern Lights after a talk and pieze. The Concord Yankees hosted a successful wheat party in Monument Hall Monday evening. Vice regent Miss Nancy Harrie attended Old Concord Chapter D A R meeting and brought greetings from the State organization. An inquest into the death of Roland Flagg of East Acton, killed in a triple automobile crash at Em Street and Commonwealth Ave junction last month, was held at the District Court Monday before Associate Justice Edward B Caig21.
A special Masonic service for Maynard Masonic and Eastern Star members is set for Sunday at 7 30 p.m. at Union Church. The two groups will march in a body, with attendance invited from Methodists and Episcopalians for a three church union service. Neighbors are urged to attend as invited guests. The Masonic Glee club will sing aanthem numbers, and the church pastor will deliver the sermon.
Edwin Markham famed as a social poet visits Maynard to lect ure and read his poetry Monday night December 8 at the high school auditorium under Union church auspices. Tickets available from the church pastor Mrs Sidney McCleary and others with a special high school ticket issued for pupils.
Boston judge Zottoli addressed a open audience at the Men's Fraternal League in Maynard Tuesday night on Mussolini. A large turnout heard the timely lecture as men and young people gathered to discuss current events and civic issues. Sixteen members of the Morgan Memorial Church young people's society attended a Union Church gathering last Sunday for an inter racial meeting highlighting work at the Church of All Nations in Boston. The event sparked new acquaintances and contacts for Magnus young people, with more such meetings planned including groups from Czecho Slovak and colored communities in the near future.
Armistice Way at Cy Bases details unclear. Dr Milis is described as a chap with uncertain role in the scene.
A wartime chaplain provides an interpretation of All Quiet on the Western Front as a landmark work. The discussion centers on its portrayal of the Great War and the human experiences within the conflict.
The Anthony Hunt Hamilton Post No 221 A L held its officer installation in the Bedford Junior High auditorium with Stoneham Post No 115 performing the Legion degree ceremony. Newly elected officers included Commander Gunnar Hemingson and Vice Commander Albert Berry, with other posts named and public remarks given. A entertainment program followed, plus refreshments and dancing, while decorations provided by Breck Nurseries of Lexington.
At the First Parish meeting house Rev Channing Brown will preach on A Glimpse into the tent Ab bey the Beginnings of Civilization in England. Mrs Charles Capon hosted a bridge afternoon for the Kindergarten school. Leonard J P Goneding bought land with cellar on Concord road. Sudbury Womans Club annual guest night was held at the M E church Sudbury Center with a large turnout.
The W Concord Parent-Teacher Association will hold a meeting at Harvey Wheeler school on Wednesday November 19 at 8 o clock. Speakers include Edward F Loughlin Ruth E Emmons Howard G Hawkes and May Dennis. A folk dance exhibition by Mary McAuley and refreshments will follow.
Bedford firemen on Box 25 responded Sunday afternoon to brush fires on the outskirts, reporting only two small hotspots. The piece notes well wishes for Elmer Blake of South Street and John Laffin of Concord Road recovering from illness. In Concord District Court last Tuesday, Henry J. Whitten of Beverly was fined $50 and sentenced to three months in the house of correction for breaking and entering and larceny of poultry.
A large town group met in the Church of Christ vestry last Monday evening to honor Pastor Rev Frank Thompson who has sent in his resignation. Fay Roby chaired the gathering and called on John Jewett to pay tribute and urge reconsideration.
The Bedford Civic Club held its annual officer election at its last meeting. Francis J Kelley was named president and John Kirkegaard treasurer with Sr. listed as vice president. Members and interested residents were invited to attend the upcoming meeting.
Marriage intentions record shows Alphonse C Le ttleboro and Marie Goodwin filing at 17 Cross Street with James H Dunphy listed as a witness or associated party. ]]>
Mrs. Marjorie Babcock of Hudson road Bolton sustained injuries to both knees when her car struck a stone pillar on Lincoln street. A one year old child in the vehicle bit its tongue and suffered a bump on the back of its head.
Houdson Hudson Post A L and Auxiliary held their third annual Armistice Night pop concert at the State Armory drawing about 200 attendees. The program featured high class professional talent with musical numbers and monologues and dancing until after midnight with Anson Smith's orchestra. A committee led by Commander Fred B. Dawes and others organized the event.
Mrs Babcock reported losing control of her car Monday afternoon as it veered off the road. Dr McKay of Clinton attended to the woman and a child. injuries were not considered serious.
The Newman Club held its annual whist and bridge party in A. O. H. hall drawing 225 attendees. Funds raised benefited the club charity with numerous prizes awarded to attendees, including a permanent wave gift, gold coins, pewter dishes, and a variety of home goods.
Marlboro residents attended the Ivy Division Association reunion in Westminster Hotel Boston on Monday evening. Names include Francis Kane John Carpenter Charles Wade Lester Brigham William Wallace Charles F McCarthy and John L McGrath. Armand Richer acts as drill-master at Hillside school. Charles Parks of Hayden Street bought a Packard. Stanley Supeck and Rocky Corvini visited relatives in Oxford yesterday. Adolph Anderson has formed ranks of motorists and drives a Cadillac.
Pupils of St Anne's Academy present a musical and dramatic entertainment in Marlboro with French and English plays. The French drama Le Song Quiprie by Alfred Brunaud and the English one act comedy That Awful Letter will be performed November 15 and 16 at 2 pm. Tickets cost fifty cents.
The Bedford Authentic Club won a Sunday afternoon match on Page field against Cambridge. The team has been playing well in recent weeks and plans a game in Billerica next.
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