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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1931

Page

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Concord League of Women Voters Organizes

The Concord League of Women Voters held its first organizational meeting at the First Parish Meeting House on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Sarah S Goodwin was elected president, Miss William A Day secretary, Mark H Wentworth treasurer, and Mrs Gert Rudd chairman of the membership committee. Other members from Concord and West Concord attended as plans for the coming year were outlined.

Ncord Goncord League Women Voters Sarah S. Goodwin Lowroad William A. Day Mark H. Went Gert Rudd Memip Robert L. DeNormandie N League Mass. Ne’ of Women Voters League Katherine Lyford Representa LaRue Brown Mark Wentworth Walter K. Shaw Jr Gertrude Rudd Jas Miller Concord William A West Concord Eliot Walsin

Red Cross Roll Call Begins At Maynard Branch

The annual roll call of the American Red Cross begins yesterday and will run until Thanksgiving marking the 50th anniversary of the Red Cross. Maynard Branch chair William Litchfield and Mahoney chair oversee the drive with headquarters at the store. Committee members include Mrs Charles Walker Mrs Charles Keene Victor Kotila Mrs Howard B Palmer and others urging donations and no in-home solicitation this year.

Ameri- Red Cross iRed Cross Maynard William Ltchfield Myas Mahoney Nual Roll Call Sullivan Charles Alker Charles Keene Vitor Kotila Howard B Raymond Palmer Red Cross Avine Ard Lgian

Show For Relief Fund Benefits Maynard Textile Council

Maynard Textile Council through Enterprise to an organization funds a relief effort at Strand Theatre on Friday. The management donated the entire proceeds for the Relief Fund. The council appeals to friends to buy a ticket to support the cause.

Maynard Textile Council Ano Hanafit How

World War Veteran Joseph Staders Dies After Illness

Joseph Staders aged 37, long a World War veteran, died at midnight after a prolonged illness. Survived by wife Pauline and a sister in Poland. Funeral services will be held at St Casimir's on Saturday morning.

Joseph Staders Court Pauline Poland Eral St Casimir’s

Maynard Legion Auxiliary Plans Turkey Whist Event

Maynard Legion Auxiliary set a turkey whist for November 16 at Odd Fellows hall banquet room with proceeds to welfare work. Mrs Hsther Smith chairs the committee. Grace Sweeney and Eleanor Sherdan named delegates to the Middlesex County Auxiliary Council.

Maynard Legion Auxiliary Odd Fellows Hall Hsther Smith Grace Sweeney Eleanor Sherdan Eva Evers Middlesex County Legion Auxiliary Council Somerville

Man Held After Accidental Rifle Discharge in Maine

Haynes, held in connection with an accidental rifle discharge on a Maine hunting trip, wounded George Maker of Hyde Park in the thigh. Maker, at Aroostook hospital, is reported not seriously injured. Joseph Smith of West Concord noted for Boston fire service history.

Sudbury Everett Haynes George Maker Hyde Park Maine Patten Maker Aroostook Ulin Joseph Smith West Concord Cambridge Fire Department Boston Atpares, Sakton Boston Right

Marlboro Club Notes Resignation of Mrs Stockbridge

Marlboro Club women announce the resignation of Mrs Charles A Stockbridge district director after two years of service. She was fluent, conscientious, and well regarded for her official club visits. Mrs Warren C Fuller is appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mrs Charlotte Stockbridge.

Marlboro—Club Charles A. Stockbridge Stockbridge Warren C Fuller Charlotte Stockbridge

Maynard Welch Lodge to Install Officers

Maynard Welch Lodge A F and A M will install officers at a meeting on Thursday November 12 at Mason ic Temple. Dudley H Farrell past grand master of Massachusetts Masons will conduct the installation assisted by Frank H Hilton past senior grand warden and past grand marshal of the Massachusetts grand lodge. Officers to be installed include Gawin A Taylor master Theron A Lowden senior warden Harold A Merriam junior warden Rev Preston R Crowell chaplain Vor sal Harvey N Fairbank senior deacon B Mac Pherson junior deacon Charles Gray senior steward Albert A Tallant junior steward Wallace Priest organist William K Walistee gentivel Richard Allen tyler.

Maynard Charles A Welch Lodge Masonic Temple Dudley H Farrell The Masons of Massachusetts Frank H. Hilton Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Gawin A Taylor Theron A. Lowden Harold A Merriam

West Concord Legion Auxiliary President speaks at club meeting

West Concord Massachusetts the state president of the Passengerly Mee can Legion auxiliary spoke forcefully on Service to Veterans of the World War at the West Concord Woman's Club gathering in Odd Fellows hall Last Thursday. She recalled Armistice Day and the impact on returning veterans noting 13 000 American women who enlisted including 2500 from Massachusetts and urging forbearance toward those deserving. A moment of silent prayer honored Emma Browning Leland charter member and Past President who died since the prior meeting. Arrangements were by Friendly Cooperation with Ex Service Men committee with Mrs Murdock McLeod hosting the social tea hosted and served by Mrs Silas Bean and Mrs J P Allen.

West Concord Eugenie M. Foss Meecan Legion Sexiliary Massachusetts Emma Browning Leland Murdock McLeod Silas Bean J.P. Allen

Escaped Prisoner Captured After Stiff Maynard Chase

Walter Anderson, an escaped prisoner from a New Hampshire jail, was captured in Maynard after a confrontation with Patrolman John Connors on Summer and Concord streets. He resisted, kicking the officer, and was lodged locally before transfer to the Sheriff from Claremont. Anderson had prior arrests for non-support and escapes from Claremont County Jail.

Maynard Walter ‘Anderson New Hampshire John Connors Anderson Summer Street Concord Street Claremont N. H Connors

Sudbury Item Service Observed on Communon's Day

Sunday November 15 observed as Commun'on Day at the First Parish Meeting House. All attendees asked to participate in the service with members of any wear ing. The parish silver service will be used, service at 11 o'clock.

Acton Agricultural Society Holds Annual Meeting

The Acton Agricultural Society held its annual town hall gathering with 110 members and guests enjoying a traditional turkey dinner. Officers for the coming year were elected including Clarence Goward as president and George Richardson as first vice president. Goward pledged a strong Fair in 1932 and praised committee cooperation.

Acton Town Hall Randall Orti Bowen Clarence Gomar Webster, SB Dwinnell Wright’ & ‘Co Boston W. Ray Darling Hovey Co Toby South Acton Mac Albert Dariree Fred L. Burke Albert Batley George A. Richardson Clarence N. Goward Persident Howard J. Billings Bertram’ Db. Hall Eugene L. Hall J. $. White

Benefit Show for Unemployed at Maynard’s Peoples Theatre

The Peoples Theatre in cooperation with the Hoover National Committee for Relief of the Unemployed presents a benefit moving picture show The Bargain starring Lewis Stone Doris Kenyon and Charles Butterfield on Tuesday November 24 Proceeds from shows at 230 600 and 810 go to the Maynard Unemployed Relief committee Burton Coughlan manager says the theatre joined with other state theatres for unemployed relief events the week of November 20

Maynard The Peoples, Theatre Hoover National Committee For Relief of the Unemployed Lewis Stone Doris Kenyon Charles Butterfield Maynard Unemployed Relief Committee Burton Coughlan Peoples Theatre

Installation of Catholic Daughters officers at Concord court

Concord Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Daughters of America held installation ceremonies Tuesday evening November 3 in Odd Fellow's hall. New officers included Florence Ensman Grand Regent Mary Christian Vice Grand Regent Helen Krukanis Prophetess and others with District Deputy Elizabeth Peer ot eene- assisted and Father Ryan and Fr Dowdhug present.

Concord Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Daughters of America Odd Fellow’s Florence Ensman Mary Christian Helen Krukanis Loretta Carr Julian Lawton Florence King Financial Secu Mary Fitzpatrick Margaret Hearn Monitor Dora Jagling Sentinel Mary Hennessey Florence Erisman

Jointly Install New Officers Maynard Post VFW

Maynard Post and Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to hold a joint installation of officers at V and W headquarters Wednesday evening November 18 at 7 30. Officers listed include Edward Hoffman quartermaster William Brindley adjutant and Herbert Gomedu chaplain.

Maynard Post Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Wll Ot’ ‘Mastners Edward Hoffman William Brindley Herbert Gomedu

Enthusiastic revival of The New Lady Bantock in Concord

The Concord Woman's Club staged The New Lady Bantock at Veterans Building with strong audience support. The comedy follows a concert singer who marries a lord unaware of his name, only to find a houseful of relatives and a zany attempt to coach her in etiquette. The cast includes servants and chorus girls, and the plot features mistaken identities and social chaos culminating in dramatic confrontations.

Concord Lady Bantock Lord Bantock Lacy New Zealand Grogan Columbus Dr. Freemantle Lady B Battock

Grange Sale Set For November 13 at Cooperative Hall

Maynard Grange announces its annual Pre Christmas sale on November 13 in Cooperative hall with six Granges Natick Woburn Needham Framingham West Concord and Lexington competing for three prizes. An entertainment features local performers and a small admission will be charged.

Maynard Cooperative Hall Natick Woburn Needham Framingham West Concord Lexington Maynard Grange Margaret’ Hird Concord Street Eva Smith Alice Howe A. J. Bourke Margaret Whitney Grace Tucker George Miller Ellen Sheridan Adelaide Sims Marion Whitney Mildred Finan Mabel Martin Hazel Bumpus Frank Case

Civil War veteran James M. Sawyer remembered in Clinton obituary

James M. Sawyer of Clinton, 88, died this week. A Civil War veteran, he operated Maynard’s first barber shop and was the last Assabet Mill veteran to have left the village for service.

James M Sawyer James M. Sawyer Clinton Maynard Assabet Mill

Debut of Miss Elizabeth Cram at Chilton Club

Miss Elizabeth Cram daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Adams Cram of Sudbury made her formal debut to society at a tea hosted by her parents at the Chilton club Boston on Tuesday afternoon. A fire damaged a five room cottage owned by A Chalk of Cambridge in the Pine Lake district with a nephew asleep inside. investigators suspect an oil stove caused the blaze.

Elizabeth Cram Ralph Adams Cram Chilton Club Boston A. Chalk Cambridge Pine Lake District Steve

Maynard Mill Strike Nears End As Community Responds

Maynard residents report workers at the Assabet Mill in New York City are nearing a strike’s end after disruptions. Local officials note layoffs and job shifts, while relief committees distribute milk to 21 families and host charitable events at Strand theatre and Parker street hall. A mass meeting at Parker hall is planned to decide on calling off the strike.

Maynard Harryempleton Assabet Millls New York City American Wolen Company Worrow Indus Er Jose Itg Strike Relief Committee Maynard Citizens Committee American Woolen Company Parker Hall

Mrs Harland H Rogers Hosts Dinner Bridge Party

Mrs Harland H Rogers of South Sudbury entertained a party of friends at dinner and bridge on Saturday evening.

Harland H Rogers South Sudbury Bridge

South Acton Association Organized With Charter Members

R W Piper leads the South Acton Association formed from a 30 member charter. Officers include president W Piper and directors Frank T Holland Thomas C Gallagher Karl R Jones and others. Committees cover membership publicity and field duties with numerous local names listed.

South Acton Ph W Piper Dent Frank T Holland Thomas C. Gallagher Holland Karl R Jones As Lowden William Clare Milbery Philip Bs Ralph W Piper Henry Been John W Piper Land John J John ©Une On Abery Thomas Be Price David Clayton Bery Philip Newell Port Lowden John F . Hough Flint Burton Bursow Lonton Frank W- Holt Wescar Frank Price Karl R Frank T Holland Carl'c Pint J B.llings

Sudbury Couple Plans Move After Teal Renovation

Fragmentary text shows Sudbury residents Mrs Charles A a ettle and family planning a visit or move related to a house on Old Call. A phone contact is mentioned, indicating arranging details.

Sudbury Charles A. Aettle Sudbi Teers Drive Wilner

Concord Editor Addresses League Meeting

Concord editor speaks at the Men's Fr League gathering held Tuesday at Union Congregational Church. Harry Larkin attends and introduces a speaker highlighting years of League service.

Concord Union Congregational Chw Caine Harry Larkin

Unclear clipping details from Andover events

Readable lines describe a Guptill student at a local academy home over the week, fire department brushes with two minor blazes causing slight damage, and Ralph Adame Cramanit presenting a talk on a Byzantine pilgrimage at a hotel introduced by Mrs Williams-Burke with Mrs Frances T presiding at a tea table after the talk.

Carolyn ‘Guptill Ataebott Academy Andover Boughbury North Ralph Adame Cramanit Williams— Burke Frances T Ja

Maynard Armistice Day Observances Honor Veterans

Maynard Armistice Day services were held at Memorial Park with Frank J. DeMars Post A. L. and auxiliary members, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and St. Bridget's cadets leading in a parade from Legion headquarters. An Armistice oration was delivered by Rev. Bason Cross, with prayers by Rev. Charles Donahue and Middlesex Legion chaplain. A night dance followed at the high school auditorium with local officials and civic leaders in attendance.

Maynard Memorial Park Frank J. DeMars A. L Ernest Lyman Mills Legion St. Briet’s Cadets Charles Donahue St. Bridget’s The Bason

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Wncord League OF Women Voters Organize First Parish Senator Coolidge Mirs Lennox Lindsay Department of Efficiency Samuel Hoa, Jr William Litchfield James Mahoney Roceeds Show For Relief Fund Buncil Legion Aux Turkey Eail W. Stuart Allen Frank A. Merriam Murray Wn Benjamin Pope J. Sidney White George V. Mead A. W. Locke Albert Parkée Waldo E. Whitcomb Hatrlin E.tuttle Webster S. Bian Edwin A. Phalen Geo. Eb." Greenough Horace ¥. Tuttie Frank W. Holt J. A. van Winkle Goward Howard N. Howard Mrs. Florence Ensman Bantock Concord Woman’s Club Lemone K Jerome Veterans Building Concord Woman's Club New York R.w.piper Cie
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