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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1931

Page

3

FAVINARD GH IN LINE TO CLAIM LEAGUE HONORS

FAVINARD GH is in line to claim league honors as the Mid x league race tightens with Maynard tipped for top finish. Clinton Thanksgiving clash looms. a home win could seal the title as Chelmsford and Belmont eyes the crown. Injuries thin the roster but key stars remain ready.

Favinard Matt Maynard Ynard Clinton Chelmsford Frigard Ignachuk Mullin Swartz Lott Belmont

Fire Destroys House Near Russell Avenue

A fire damaged a house near Russell Avenue previously owned by Waugh of Cambridge. The nearby fire department assisted by Stow firefighters controlled the blaze and brush fire along the Assabet River with pumps and lines.

Russell Waugh Cambridge Ard Fire Department Stow Department Assabet

Planning Board Opposes Airport Zoning Change

Concord planning officials urge restrictions before approving George M. Lee’s petition to use land between the Assabet River and Barretts Mill road for aviation. The board warns that without limits the site would harm the town and requires zoning extension to cover the project.

Concord Coachcord Board of Selectmen George M. Lee Barretts Mill Road West Concord Board of Trade Planning Board Lee Eas Ateries

De Molay to Conduct Service on Parents Day

Maynardstown Wilson Chapter of De Molay will lead a service at the Methodist church Sunday evening November 22 at 7 o clock. Robert H Hull Ruoff A Tompkins chaplain and orator will conduct with F Robert Hartin giving the address on Environment. A quartet of Edwin Carlton Hollis Barlow Allen Palmer and Robert Madsen will present music.

Maynard Allen F Palmer Robert Madsen

Pierce Wins Armistice Day Flag Tournament at Concord

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

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

Concord High School Dance Promises Thanksgiving Night

The fourth annual Concord High School football dance will be held in the high school auditorium on Thanksgiving night Thursday Nov 26. George Smith's orchestra will provide music. Tickets available from alumni committee chair Maurice McWalter and members Mary Dalton Maude Tompkins and Robert Ferranor. Also listed is First Parish in Concord with Rev Edward P Daniels, minister. Services at 9:15 Church School and 10:46 Morning Service.

Conerd High School George Smith Maurice McWalter Mary Dalton Maude Tompkins Robert Ferran Cong Edward P. Daniels

Trinitarian Church Service Schedule in Concord

Trinitarian Congregational Church Concord Massachusetts with Rev George L Thurlow as pastor offers Sunday school at 9 30 am followed by a 10 45 am morning service and sermon by the pastor.

Trinitarian Congregational Church Concord Mass George L. Thurlow

Acton Teachers Plan Evening of Music and Talk at High School

The Acton Teachers Association invites all parents to an entertainment program in the high school auditorium on Thursday evening November 19 at eight. The program includes music and speaking plus a social hour in the auditorium.

Acton Teachers Association Acton School Ida Christie T .He. L Circle of the Congregational Church

World War Veteran Maynard Stades Dies at 37

Maynard Joseph Stades of 4 Wali Court, a world war veteran who was gassed in the war and lived as a semi invalid, died at his home about midnight on Armistice Day. He left a wife Pauline and two sons. A military funeral at St Casimir's Church followed by a graveside service in St Bridget's cemetery was conducted by Frank's DeMars Post A L with Rev. Ernest Lyman Mills leading Legion members and prayers by Rev Fr Daiok.

Maynard—Joseph Stades Walicourt Pauline Stades Frank DeMars Ernest Lyman Mills Legion Legon St Casimir’s Church Ray Ae Daiok Daiok St. Bridget’s Stade

Tar and tar barrel explosions foil no injuries

An explosion followed by a second blast occurred in a tar yard when a barrel overheated and ignited. Fire crews responded quickly, extinguishing flames with sand and water. no structures burned and only two tar barrels were damaged. James Feehall, Road Department employee, was near the scene.

James Feehall Road Department

U S W V Camp And Auxiliar Hold Inspection

The U S W V Camp Ralph P Hosmer and its Auxiliary held respective inspections Thursday evening at the Veterans Building and State Armory in Concord. Capt Herbert E Berry presided over the camp with Jim O Brien of Natick as inspecting officer assisted by Ernest M Campbell. The Auxiliary, led by Mrs Alice Lee, welcomed district inspector Mrs Mary O Connor, and agreed to host a whist party at Mrs Lee's Barretts Mill Road home for members and guests including Miss Mary Lee and Mrs George Peaserty.

Concord Corp. Ralph .P.hosmer United Veterans Herbert E Berry Jim O’brien Natick Ernest M. Campbell Saibe

Parish Gymnasium Improvements Near Completion

The parish gym at Sv. Casimir's church is being improved with a new wooden floor and a dressing room. Preparatory work has started to ready the facility for the upcoming basketball season. Boys will use two courts, one for older players and one for younger, while the girls also participate.

Maynard Sv. Casimir’s

Maynard pupil wins safety essay contest gold medal prize

William Brindley of Maynard Junior High wins first prize for an essay on observing streets and highway safety rules. John Neafsey of Brockton takes second. several teachers and other students receive honorable mentions. Statewide prizes include travel to Washington and larger awards funded by the Automobile Chamber of Commerce.

Ahowerst William Brindley Mill Street Maynard John Neafsey Emmet Street Brockton Winthrop Wee Ben Tecanbion Nafety Lessom Mick Mildred’ E. Mullin Mai Ray Franklin Dorothy M. Snierson Commonwealth Ave Boston North Waltham Alice E. Landon Ryan Sr New Bedford Roosevelt Mullin Union Washington Ees Aia Ee Automobile Chamber of Commerce Massachusetts William. Brindtex Mies Mary A. Pets Pr Ill Street Maynard, John C. A. Sullivan Eltington Springfield Ledson Mildred Bene Wehoglees Aks Main St Ynard Mass Mag Dore Hcy M. Snierson North Junior High School Migs Alice K. Landoi Roosevelt Junior High School Ryan‘street Mads William Brinley Ffth Henry Fairbanks Cather Maynard Juncior High School Hag Mildredge Jamily Mullin $ Manestreet Leek Walter Mullin Fordham College Leo Fordham

Granges Draw For Honors In Local Entertainment

An entertainment program by visiting Granges drew praise from attendees. Natick tied for the crown with other acts, while Miss Marion Stacey of Lawrence and Mrs. Bourke helped organize the event at the Maynard venue. The program included dances and jokes with Miss Stacey and Mrs. Bourke in leadership roles.

Lady Luck Natick Ieee Marion Stacey Lawrence Wae xX Macurde Maynard Pig Players Eva T Alice Howe Bourke

Masons Install Officers at Maynard Masonic Ceremony

Maynard Masonic Temple overflowed as Charles A Welch Lodge AF and A M installed officers in a dramatic ceremony. Guests from Watertown Waltham Marlboro Cambridge Hudson Framingham Concord Acton and others attended. Gavin A Taylor received a gavel from Hood Rubber associates as Frank R Rowe retired master was honored with a past master's jewel.

Maynard—Masonic Temple Charles A Welch Lodge AF & A M Watertown Waltham Marlboro Cambridge Hudson Framingham Concord Acton Gavin A Taylor Hood Rubber Company Taylor Frank Rowe Harry Burn Dudley Heart The Magons of Massachusetts Frank H Ton Theron Lowden Harold’a Merriam Preston R Crowell Frank R Rowe Harvey N Fairbank Edmund MacPherson Charles L Gray Albert A Tallant Wallace C Priest William K Walters Inside Sentinel Richard aves _ etn Concerten and Ark Glee Club

Widow of Samuel Hoar Buried Here

The widow of Samuel Hoar is buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Survived by Namue Hoar of Concord and John Hoar of Boston, six grandchildren. Born in 1859 in New Hampshire to Ann Putnam and Bainbridge Wadleigh. Married in 1886. husband, a Boston and Albany Railroad counsel and Massachusetts lawyer, died in 1904. He died November 9 in Marlborough Street, Boston. Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.

Namue Hoar Concord John Hoar Boston Ssi Washington B.‘Thom Wis

Laymen's Missionary Movement marks 26th anniversary observance

The Laymen's Missionary Movement celebrated its 26th founding anniversary with services at Union Congregational Church. Delegations from Stow Attle West Concord and Sudbury attended. Rev Mathew A Vance led planning with speaker Dr Wynn Fairfield of Boston. Frank A Merriam presided. A forum followed the address and refreshments were served by the Men's League.

Om Maynard Union Congregational Church Stow Att m West Concord Sudbury Mathew A Vance Wynn’ C ‘Fairfield Boston Frank A Merriam Men’s League The

Four teens killed in Shanghai steamer blast and Lexington crash

Shanghai reports four teen deaths when explosion and fire destroyed the American owned Shang Shi River steamer 112 about 323 miles above Ishang. In Lexington a Belmont High School girl, Isabel Beaton 17, was killed in a two car collision. Robert Wilson 19 and Paul Webb Jr. involved with injuries and minor passenger cuts. Ole Rustad arrested for reckless driving.

Shanghai Ishang Lexington Belmont Eerie Isabel Beaton Robert P Wilson Clinton Arlington Paul Webb, Jr Bedford

Turkey Whist and Bridge Party Sponsored by Legion Auxiliary

Mrs Jarvis Derby reports a Turkey whist and bridge sale of tickets going well with over a hundred sold last week. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the affair to be held Thursday November 19.

Turkey Jarvis Derby American Legion Auxiliary

Armistice Eve Legion Ball Proves Brilliant, Concord

Concord reports the Armistice Eve Military Ball of James J. Mansfield Post American Legion as a brilliant and successful event. Decorations in legion colors with uniforms and costumes created a vivid effect while Joe Rines showboat orchestra energized the dance. A memorial service honored World War I dead and notable guests included Raymond Whetler, Id A. Sheehan, Jol C. Dolan, William A Hagerty, George Mulcahy, and others. committee members led by John W. Clarkson and Roger K. Allen organized the affair.

Concord James J. Mansfield Post American Legion Legion Joe Rines Everyon Er B. Alcott Pratt Taps Tau Be Hwerr Raymond Whetler Mrs. Wheeler Id A. Sheehan Jol C. Dolan William A Hagerty George Mulcahy Joseph , P. di Maynard Post Ie Gion Gunnar Hemmingson Bedford Clarence’ P Bodwell Bedford Hospital John W. Clarkson Iman Roger K. Allen Fr B. Child Jr B. Alcott Pratt Organ John B. Mutty Ini Russell F. Pa Mardoch MacLeod Samuel G. Kent Seall Anderson Percy Sweet John A. Young

Rose of County Kerry minstrel show at Somerville

The Rose of County Kerry a two act musical play with interpolated minstrel numbers drew capacity crowds in Somerville Monday. Perc y B North directed with Richard Appleby and a cast including Miss Mary Tobin Joseph McKenna Miss Dorothy Flavin John Mullaney and Elizabeth Hennessy delivering multiple songs and dances. The show closed with the Rose of County Kerry sung by the company and John Connor as stage manager led by a large Kerry Roses chorus.

County Kerry Maas Mondey Percy B North Somerville Richard Appleby Mary Tobin Joseph McKenna Dorothy Flavin John Mutlaney Elizabeth Hennessey Eugene Flagg Joseph McGann Elizabeth Hayes Daniel Kelley Catherine Christian James Powers Charles Paul Byron Edward Byron Stephen Flannery Edward McKenna John Doyle James Edmunds Guido Antognoni Martin Disken Enrico Vento Charles Mara Thomas Burke Robert Parke John Sablahe John Cullinane Romeo DiCicco Frank Hennessey John McHugh Terence McHugh The Council Margaret U Sheehan Lise Mary F Tobin Miss Tobin Margaret Sheehan Agnes Collins Margaret McGann Mary Dalton Margaret Kenney Riath Lyons Dorothy Kerry Colleens Caroline Teredy McHugh Grand Knight Wth John McHug John Tombeno Thomas Tomben Edward Cullinane Mary Dalto Elsie Taillacy Ruth Lyons Margaret Kenney Alda Sablone Ines Collings Margaret Sheen Thomas J McGann, Jr Frederick KE. Lawton Bernard A McKenna John W Whalen William L Dee Daniel C Sullivan John Winhalen William L. Dee

Acton Post Military Ball Draws Large Attendance

Armistice Day observances in Acton village at Exchange Hall under the auspices of the American Legion featured a concert and grand march led by Commander Edward L. Pender and Mrs. Sidney Pa Cock. After a formal reception, lights dimmed for a lighted tribute to heroic dead as the event concluded.

Edwards-Quimby American Legion Legion Furan Isaac S. Ford Edward L. Pender The Sidney Pa Cock Auxiliary Enre Bose U&t

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