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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1931

Page

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Maynard Agh Leads Belmont Toward Midleague Honors

In a tight Mid league race Belmont Maynard and Belmont team chase top honors as Clinton prepares for Thanksgiving clash. Key players including Maynard, Clinton, and others eye a season crown with fringe contenders like Chelmsford and Frigard contributing. Outcome uncertain as Clinton holds past wins over Maynard and aims for league trophies.

Ince Sasenae Maynard Belmont Maynard Chelmsford Frigard Clinton Benjamin Bukas Thomp- Ignachuk Mullin Swarts Coffe Schooi Clinton Samy Don Lent Sion Omy Neny Ranard Nard Belmont Nts

Fire Destroys Brush Near Cambridge With Regional Help

A brush fire near Russell Street off Cambridge, formerly owned by Waugh, was fed by flames Friday night. The Stow and Cambridge fire departments, aided by the March department, battled the blaze and controlled the brush near the Assabet River using pumpers and riverside access.

Russell Waugh Cambridge March Fire Department Stow Department Assabet

Concord Board airs petition for West Concord aviation site

The Concord Board of Selectmen continued a public hearing on George M. Lee’s plan to reserve a parcel between the Assabet River and Barretts Mill Road for aviation use. The Planning Board opposed rezoning the site to business district unless strict limits are set, noting legal extension of zoning would be required.

Concord Concord Board of Selectmen George M. Lee Barretts Mill Road Board of Trade Planning Board Ths Lee Tuna Rete Tniae Wally ' Eor

De Molay Conducts Service at Methodist Church

On Sunday evening November 22 at 7 o'clock the Maynard In observance of Parents Day J D Wilson Chapter Order De Molay will lead a service at the Methodist church Robert H Hull and Ruoff A Tompkins chaplain and orator will preside F Robert Hartin past chaplin will deliver an address on Environment A quartet of Edwin Carlton Jr Billy Barlow Jr Allen Palmer and Robert Madeen past master councillors will provide the musical program

Allen Palmer Robert Madeen

Pierce Wins Armistice Day Flag Tournament at Concord

Frank A. Pierce won the Armistice Day Flag tournament at Concord Country Club five feet from the 18th cup. Ralph C. Piper placed second with a high flag in the 18th trap and Wells Blanchard finished third with a flag in the 17th cup.

Frank A. Pierce Concord Contry Club Ralph C. Piper Wells Blanchard

Concord High football dance to be held Thanksgiving night

The fourth annual Concord High football dance will be in the high school auditorium on Thanksgiving night Thursday Nov 26 featuring George Smith’s orchestra. Tickets available from the alumni committee chaired by Maurice M walter with Mary Dalton Maude Tompkins and Robert Fergan or through High School pupils. First Parish in Concord Rev Edward P Daniels minister services follow with a 9 16 a m church service and 10 45 a m morning sermon by the minister.

Concord High School George Smith Maurice Mcwalter Mary Dalton Maude Tompkins Robert Fergan Concrad Edward P. Daniels

Trinitarian Church Concord Holds Sunday Services

Rev. George L. Thurlow leads Sunday schedule at Trinitarian Congregational Church Concord Massachusetts. Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 10 45 features a sermon by the pastor.

Trinitarian Congregational Church Concord Mass George L. Thurlow

Acton Teachers Association to Host Evening Program

The Acton Teachers Association will present music, talks, and a social hour in Acton High School auditorium on Thursday evening November 19 at eight. Parents and guardians of Acton pupils are invited to attend. Also noted, Mrs. Ida Christie celebrated a birthday with many gifts though health prevents individual thanks. The L S Circle of the Congregational church plans a roast lamb dinner in the vestry on November 19 from 11 40 to dining hour.

Acton Teachers Association Acton School Ida Christie L. S The Congregational Church

World War Veteran Maynard Stades Dies at Home

Maynard J Stades a World War veteran aged 74 died at his home at 4 Wali Court about midnight on Armistice Day. He was gassed in the war and lived as a semi invalid since returning. Survived by his wife Pauline and two young sons. Funeral services featured Frank s Demars Post A L and a high mass at St Casima s church.

Maynard Joseph Stades Wali Court Pauline Stades Jades Frank DeMars Ernest Lyman Mills Legion Legon St Casima’s Church John’ Daiok Irten Dziok St. Bruae Camater Ja Ieee Rela Numpers Nome

Fire destroys tar barrels in Concord yard explosion

In Concord on Thursday afternoon two tar barrels overheated and exploded after catching fire. James Feehal of the Road Department was heating tar when the blaze began. fire crews quickly extinguished the flames with sand and water and no injuries or buildings were harmed.

James Feehal Road Department

U S W V Camp And Auxiliary Hold Inspection

Concord reports the annual inspections of Ralph P Hosmer Camp United Spanish War Veterans and its Auxiliary, with Capt Herbert E Berry presiding at the Veterans Building and Mrs Alice Lee leading the Auxiliary in the State Armory. The camps accept Marlboro Camp headquarters dedication invite and plan a whist party at Barrett's Mill West Concord. refreshments served.

Concord Corp Ralph P.hosmer United Spanish Veterans Herbert E Berry John F O’brien Natick Ernest M. Campbell Saime New Marlboro State Armory Alice Lee Mary O'Connor Etchburg Mra Lee Barrett’s Mill West Concord Mary Lee George P Haserty

Parish Gymnasium Improvements at Sv Casimir’s Church

The Sv Casimir parish gym undergoes improvements including a wooden floor and a dressing room. Boys prepared the gym for the basketball season by dividing duties for two teams while girls are also involved in the project.

Maynard Sv. Casimir

Maynard pupil and teacher win national safety honors

William Brindley a Maynard junior high pupil wins first prize in the state safety essay contest with a gold medal and $15. Mildred Mullin, a Franklin Ray School teacher, earns best lesson honors. National competition offers Washington trip, watches, and checks for winners, with state winners advancing.

Maynard Wil Brindley Mildred I Eta A . v Education le City Feta Public William Brindley Mat Street John Neafsey Emmet Street Brockton Winthrop Eet City Alvense London Mica Mildred EB. Mullin Main Street Ray - School Franklin Dorothy M. Snierson Commonwealth Ave Boston North Waltham Ryan St New Bedford Roosevelt Mullin Washington Agg Todd Bile Chamber Massachusetts Mhodel Sembee Mary A Mill Street John Necteau Wil Jon High F. Samet Emmet’ Street Eho Welon Street Springfield Mildred E Ragmena Franklin Mass Lonte Main St Eavaard Dors Mw ‘Snilerson Igh Eddreag Alice EK. Landod Roosevelt Junior High Ryan‘street Mads William Brinley Henry Fairbanke Catherine Coughlan God Frances Fearns Maynard Junior High School Mildred Seen Jamies’ Mattins $ Manestreet Ieael School Walter Mullin Fordham» College Leo Fordham

Granges Draw For Honors At Maynard Sale Night

The annual Maynard sale last Friday drew brisk business at the event held on Friday the 13th. The evening featured a splendid entertainment with tables and an article booth in honor of Eva Smith and Mrs Alice Howe. Natick tied for the crown but finished second as Grange players carried off the first prize with some luck from Lady Luck.

Maynard Hove Lesinaten Grange Margaret Wenny Candy Grace Ed Sherk

Installation Crowds Fill Maynard Masonic Temple for Lodge Officers

Charles A Welch Lodge AF and A M installed officers in a large ceremony at Maynard Masonic Temple drawing Masons from Watertown Waltham Marlboro Cambridge Hudson Framingham Concord Acton and nearby areas Gavin A Taylor the new master received a personal tribute as guest members from Hood Rubber Company where he serves. Frank Rowe retired master was presented his past master's jewel with the procession led by Harry Burn Most and Dudley H Far. The new officers include Theron Lowden Harold A Merriam Rev Preston R Crowell Frank R Rowe Harvey N Fairbank B Edinand MacPherson Charles L Gray Albert A Tallant Wallave C Priest K Walters and Richard Allen. A concert by the Anchor and Ark Glee Club elicited applause.

Maynard—Masonic Temple Charles A Welch Lodge AF & AM Watertown Waltham Marlboro Cambridge Hudson Framingham Concord Acton Gavin A Taylor Hood Rubber Company Taylor Frank Rowe Jewel Harry Burn~ Most Dudley H Fargrand Marvet Massachusetts Frank Hton Theron Lowden Harold A

Hoar Burial In Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Boston Widow

Mrs Washington B Thom Hoar of Concord and John Hoar of Boston are named as grandchildren. Born in 1869 to Ann Putnant and Bainbridge Leigh, she married in 1886. Her husband, a Massachusetts lawyer and general counsel for the Boston and Albany Railroad, died in 1904. She died November 9 at her Marlborough Street home. Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.

Laymen's Missionary Movement marks 25th year

The Laymen's Missionary Movement celebrated its 25th founding anniversary with special Sunday services at a local church. Delegations from Keeke of Stow Att m West Concord and Sudbury attended. Rev. Mathew A Vance led the event with speaker Dr. Wynn O'Fairfield of Boston and Frank A Merriam as presiding layman. A forum followed the address and refreshments were provided by the Men's League.

Maynard Keeke Stow Att m West Concord Sudbury Mathew A Vance Wynn O'Fairfield Boston Frank A Merriam Men’s’ League The Union Congregational Church

Four teens die in Shang Shi River steamer explosion

Shanghai reports four teens lost their lives when an explosion and fire wrecked the American owned Shang Shi River steamer 112, 323 miles above. In Lexington a Belmont High School girl Isabel Beaton 17 died and her companion Robert P Wilson 19 seriously injured after a collision of two automobiles. Paul Webb Jr. and driver Ole W Rustad face charges in separate incidents.

Shanghai Lexington Belmont High School G Ri Isabel Beaton Belmont Robert P Wilson Clinton Arlington Paul Webb, Jr Bedford Ole W Rustad

Turkey Whist and Bridge Party Ticket Sales

Mrs Jarvis Derby reports successful ticket sales for the turkey whist and bridge party sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. More than a hundred tickets were sold last week for the event to be held on Thursday November 19.

Turkey Jarvis Derby Erican “Légion Auxiliary

Armistice Eve Ball Proves Brilliant Legion Social Event

Concord hosts the Armistice Eve Military Ball of James J. Mansfield Post, American Legion, a brilliant and successful affair. Decorations in legion colors, military uniforms, and vivid costumes created a thrilling effect. Joe Rines showboat orchestra provided lively music, with a banquet lunch and a memorial service for World War I fallen, including Taps on the bugle. Guests of honor included Selectman Raymond Wheeler and Mrs. Wheeler, Captain and Mrs. C. Dolan, Lieutenant Hagerty, Lieutenant Mul, and Commander Joseph P Maynard Post.

Concord James J. Mansfield Post American Legion Legion Joe Rines Er B. Alcott Pratt Tau B Raymond Wheeler Wheeler IW Sheehan C. Dolan William Hagerty George Mul Joseph P Maynard Post American Lion Gunnereemingson Bedford Post Clarence’ P Bedford Hospital Pos John W. Clarkson Roger KK. Allen. Child, Jr B. Alcott John B. Lee John A. Young

Rose of County Kerry musical praised in Concord

Concord's Rose of County Kerry a two act musical with minet was presented to a capacity audience with applause. Percy B North directed the production with Richard Appleby and Miss Mary Tobin in principal roles. Cast included Joseph McKenna Milas Dorothy Flavin John Mullaney Elizabeth Hennessey and many others. Finale featured the company singing Rose of County Kerry as the stage team and ushers were listed.

Concord County Kerry Percy B North Somerville Richard Appleby Mise Mary ¥ Tobin Joseph ‘McKenna Milas Dorothy Flavin John Mullaney Mia Elizabeth Hennessey Eugene Flagg Joseph McGann Elizabeth Hayes Daniel Kelley Catherine Christian James Powers Charles Mara Ireland Dhe Agnes Collins Ruth Lyon Gertrude McGann Helen Tobin Rita Hill Ida Sablone Mary Dalton Margaret Kelrney John Cullinane Romeo DiCicco Frank Hennessey John McHugh Terence McHugh the Council Margaret U Sheehan Elizabeth Hennessey Somebody Hise Mary F Tobin Paul Byron Edward Byron Catherine Christian Mother Mahree M'n3 Hennessey Soft Strel Caroline Ted McHugh Grand Knight Wth John John Tombeno Thomas x1 Edward Cullinane Margaret McGann Mary Dé Bisie Taillac Ruth Lyons Garet Kenney Aida Sablone Nes Colling Margaret Sit Jack Holmes John McHurd Kathleen Nimey Richard Applebyee Rose John # Connor Gertrude McKenna Mary McHugh Thomas J McGann, Sr Frederick E. Lawton Bernard A McKenna John W Whalen, Jr Joseph McKenna William Dee Daniel C Sullivan William L. Dee

Acton Post Military Ball Draws Large Crowd

Armistice Day event at Exchange hall, under Edwards Quimby Post American Legion, featured a concert and grand march led by Commander Edward L. Pender and Auxiliary head Mrs. Iney Batstock. The late-night program honored heroic dead with flaglight displays and music continuing until 2 a.m.

Edwards Quimby Post American Legion Legion Isaac S. Ford Edward L. Pender The Iney Battock Auxiliary Fla U&t

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