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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1926
Page
1
Annie Eskinen, 11 months old, died when a Ford truck carrying her mother and brother turned over near Harvard Road, Stow. The windbone failure caused the vehicle to leave the road. the mother and brother escaped with minor injuries. The family, well known in town, mourns the loss.
Members Will Install Officers Sunday November 28 at Masonite hall with a chicken pie supper to support ceremonies. Officers listed include Irene ll president Florence recording secretary Cath pariteau financial secretary Flannery treasurer Della watinel Bridget Tier eant at arms Clara Don irish historian Susan Kelley and committees.
Elen Hanson and Elmer of 90 Windsor Road Bed Mass sail Saturday the 13th on the 88 Howard of Hunts and Miners Line en route to Ville Florida from Baltimer en route to ville.
Mass auctioneer A Finigan schedules sale of 24 cows and 6 heifers from the estate of D Bennett on Monday at 1 p.m. at the Boston Mass farm. The herd includes 20 Holsteins, 1 Guernsey, 1 Ayrshire, with several heifers and a yearling bull. All stock fresh or due soon, no reserve, cash sale conducted by Edward C Bennett Co Burlington Mass.
A Maynard Teachers Club benefit held at the high school auditorium promotes Riverbank Lodge a rest home for Massachusetts teachers. Fundraising aims to reach 100000 for maintenance expansion with local committees collecting quotas and inviting donations to Mrs Sidney McCleary Mrs George Gutteridge and Frank Sanderson or to teachers directly.
Maynard workers have given over 600 dollars as the annual Red Cross enrollment nears closing day. Officials report more than 500 dollars on hand with more expected, highlighting mill employees as the community’s steady fundraisers and generous supporters of hospital, veterans, and Red Cross drives. Residents can enroll by contacting local committee members Mrs. William Litchfield, chairwoman, Mrs. Mary Martin, Concord street, Mrs. Gertrude Reeve, or Mrs. Mary Puffer.
Ten man teams from K. of C. and Just Us Club contested a tense bowling night at the Midland lanes. After three strings the score hovered, a recount briefly favored Just Us by two pins, but a final verdict suggested a dead heat with future matches planned amid friendly rivalry.
A strong Tuesday wind ripped off parts of the school house in Bedford causing injuries that could not have been prevented. Carpenters began repairs the next morning as damage to trees and the south end of the building was reported.
Box 24 fire alarm rang Monday morning for a small blaze in the house of William Hamilton on R. R. avenue. Firefighters extinguished the fire with minimal damage.
The Bedford Branch Red Cross announces its officers for the coming year Rev F W Thompson leads the branch as head with Mrs David Murray as secretary Benjamin C Freeman as treasurer Mrs R Blinn handles home service and Mrs C W O Dowd serves on the work committee Mrs Jean Parker and Mrs L M Kieley chair the roll call effort.
Miss Elizabeth Kercher a Wellesley College student from Clin ton Street Danville NY was badly cut when the roadster she rode in collided with a truck on Thoreau Street Saturday evening. The Cambridge owner Charlesa Daley escaped with minor facial cuts. The truck owned by Knight Boston driven by Joseph Slater sustained no injuries. Kercher was hospitalized at Emerson Hospital then returned home. Sergeant Frederick Nolan investigated the accident.
At the Bedford Grange P of H No 283 regular meeting the 1927 officers were elected. Worthy master Howard D. Skelton overseer Howard F. Davis lecturer Russell C. Aunt steward Edwin J. Jones chaplain F Belle Blake treasurer Leong C. Lydiard secretary Maude S. Comley gatekeeper J Warren Blake Ceres M. Osborne Pomona A. Roby Lady assistant steward Gladys C. Hunter pianist Lulu M. Blake Executive committee three years George W. Thompson Real estate committee three years John R. Comley.
GIVES PROGRAM MAYNARD Nov 24 The Junior High 7B class under Miss Frances Quinlan presented a morning program in the auditorium. The event featured the school orchestra with Arthur Gilman violin Norman O'Neil banjo Alden Young piano Norvin Laubenstein drums Bonislaw Maskiencs cornet Louis Primano mandolin readings Thanksgiving Proclamation Myrna Goettler piano solo poem June Sawyer foreign songs German Lithuanian Eva Gudzinowicz Lithuanian Feliksa Zaleska saxophone selection Manuel Glickman orchestra selection play The First Thanksgiving Council with Governor Bradford played by Bonislaw Arciss Elder Brewster Walter Crowther Farmer Endicott Reino Jokinen Farmer Winfield John Novick John Alden William Siepki e wicz Miles Standish John Murphy Indians Massasoit Wasili wicz Samoset Kauko Lioto Squanto Toivo Nakela
A Maynard annual election of officers was held at the Frank J. De Mars Post A L at Legion headquarters. Elected were Ernest Rasmussen commander Edward Johnston vice commander Leo White finance officer John Higgins adjutant Michael Rynkiewicz sergeant at arms H Sheridan historian and recorder of graves Carl Peterson Leonard Smith Harold Anson finance committee. Officers to be installed in January at a Middlesex County Council meeting here.
Maynard parish Reunion tonight at Colonial hall features Vinegar's Vaudeville Agency with new acts and a strong local cast. James Farjohnan and Miss An Thane lead a laughable comedy, various vocal solos and dance numbers, dramatic readings, and a grand parade by St Bridget cadets.
The Sheiks rout the Lincoln Pals in Somerville with 17 first downs and 3 interceptions. Bakun scored the first and last touchdowns, O'Connor added one in the second period, and Johnston-Bandalavich connections set up scores, while Buckley suffered an injury and play ended with a dominant defensive effort by Saari and teammates.
In Somerville New Jersey a Navy fingerprint expert testified that the print on a card linked to Willie Stevens does not match the man on trial for complicity in the Hall Mills slayings. The testimony was given during the ongoing murder investigation testimony phase.
About 50 Annuersnac Grange members met at Mr and Mrs W G Lyon home to surprise Cecelia Ruth and Richard Williams as they depart for Somerville. Each received $5 in gold. Louise Williams at Rutland Sanatorian also sent a gold piece. Louise Williams was elected Worthy Master for 1926 but could not serve.
At a Con cord PTA open meeting in Town hall on Saturday night Angelo Patri of New York city spoke to a crowded audience about child growth and discipline. He argued today’s children are more intelligent and better supported but warned against using force, deeming repression more dangerous than liberty.
About 160 players contested a benefit whist party at Monument hall in Concord on Thursday evening under Mrs. Michael Mullaney. Prize winners include Mrs. Margaret Clahan, Miss Annie Brennan, Miss Mary Tobin, Miss Claire Byron, and several others with aides listed among the organizers.
About $90,000 will be dispersed to members of the 1926 Club, with dues due on or before December A. This year the club enrolled 200 more members than last year, though some could not pay in full due to the industrial mood. The Trust 8 first Christmas Club began in 1915 and has grown each year.
The W N T club met at Mrs. Aubrey Porter’s Marlboro home to sew for a December 9 sale at the Marlboro Electric Co store on Maino street.
The Hudson championship soccer team defeated Framingham 1 to 0 in Framingham on Sunday to capture the Southern Middlesex county league. Baker starred with the lone goal and led the offense in the title clinching match.
Ex Mayor McCarthy who gave a stirring football address at the banquet for the High school and Tigers elevens will speak again at the high school assembly tonight. He will urge support for the team as they prepare for the game against Hudson tomorrow.
Capt. Charlie Robinson leads Concord players Casper Asojorn Nagel Hennesey Foss Dexter Fredericks in a farewell home game. The team eyes a confident win after a strong season as townspeople rally behind the seniors.
Town Treasurer Herbert Townsend estimates the unexpected state income tax receipts will total around $5,000. He expects the amount to reach his hands before month end.
The Craftsman Garment Company of Worcester presents a large display of dresses in latest styles at Fullonton Hat Shop on Main Street opposite the Post Office. The event runs Friday and Saturday November 19 and 20 with model fashion showcases from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 9 PM. Hats provided by Fullonton Hat Shop.
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