Defendant Testifies Self Defense in Double Murder Trial
Joseph Belanski 34 described to Judge Ham mond and a jury in East Cambridge why he killed his employer and the employer's wife in a farm in Stow. He said Stefanovicz struck first and that he wrested the gun and fought back, then buried the bodies after fleeing the scene. He denied confessing to a Boston read statement and detailed how he moved the bodies and hid the graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Belanski
Thomas J. Hammond
Superior Criminal Court
East Cambridge
Belanski
Emloyer
Wiliam
Stacia Stefanovicz
Stow
Stefanovicz
Caim
Cann
Janski
Bela
Belaustt
Belanak
Stranovicz
Atty
Join F. Daly
Atty. Daly
Tifelesa
Hudson
Woodville
N. H
United States
Ho Até
Boston
Edward J. Sherlock
Charles George
Eene
Asst. Dist. Atty
Richard S. McCabe
West Concord Society News and Charity Fair Plans
Miss Myra A Carkin recovers at Emerson hospital after a recent automobile accident. Local clubs held events, lectures, and a Christmas Ladies Union Fair set for December 2 with committees organizing crafts, aprons, handkerchiefs, candy, food, grab bags, and a supper.
Second shift party opens with Elks shown in hall
The Concord Lodge of Elks sponsored the second series of shift par tes chaired by Lovell P. George with Harold Tomp Klins as secretary. A well attended party occurred in Elks Hall on Thursday evening. Helen George won first with 59 points, Jack O'Brien second with 55, Antono Moro third with 52, Jack Reed fourth with 50, Umberto Fraticelli fifth with 46, and Mrs Lovell P George Ett Wall and Chas Doyle tied for sixth to eighth with 45 each. Heste Sayhdbene awarded the consolation prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Lodge of Elks
Lovell P. George
Harold Tomp Klins
Elks’ Hall
Helen George
Jack O’brien
Antonomo
Jack Reed
Umberto Fraticelli
Lovell. P. George
Ett Wall
Chas. Doyle
Heste Sayhdbene
Mrs Wolfe Expected to Recover After Train Crash
Mrs Elizabeth Wolfe, wife of Capt Charles A Wolfe of the Boston Fire Department, is expected to recover after a train collided with the automobile she rode in. Her name was removed Friday from Emerson hospital danger list. she was the sole survivor of the accident that killed her husband and sister-in-law Mrs Margaret Willis of Natick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wolfe
Charles A. Wolfe
Boston Fire Department
Emerson Hospital
Wolfe
Margaret, Willis
Natick
Concord Rod and Gun Club Hosts Triangular Tournament
Concord Rod and Gun Club led by James Knights of Columbus and the Ancient Order Hibernians contest a Friday evening triangular at Columbus. Concord Rod finished first with 2 wins, Knights placed second with 37, Hibernians trailed at 25. Thomas Ley's high scoring team from Colsketty recorded 12 wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Whfel
James
Knights of Columb
Hibernians
Es ‘Columbus
Concord Rod
Esco
Thanksgiving recess closes at West Concord school
The Harvey Wheeler West Concord school closes today for the Thanksgiving recess and resumes Monday morning. The Midweek service at West Concord Union church last evening featured What Does Thanksgiving Arcan o Me as the service's theme. Tomorrow one Day Miss Julia Dee pianist will perform for service men at Bedford then with the patient’s orchestra and later in the wards. On Tuesday evening a birthday party was given for Mrs O Sagherine (Brown Me) Carrdn Grange installing officer at Edith Bailey’s home with guests from West Concord Cambridge Reading Woburn Arlington Southville and Lexington. Gifts and games and music completed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Wheeler-West Concord School
Cldsés
Hook
O' Sagherine
Carrdn Grange
Edith Bailey
Ter
Weat Congord
Cambridge
Reading
Sunday at Union Church Thanksgiving Service Recap
The report covers a Thanksgiving Sunday at Union Church with a morning service led by Pastor Wheeler Atone, a children's sermon, and a choir anthem. In the afternoon the Christian endeavor held its annual thanksgiving event led by Miss Margaret Reid. Evening service featured a message on loyalty by Rev. Mr. Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Gertrude H
Slory
Christian Adeavor
Margaret Reid
Stone
Thanksgiving Service Planned at West Concord United
At 8:30 tomorrow morning an early Thanksgiving service will be held at the West Concord United Church under the Christian Endeavor Seniors group led by Mrs. Bailey, president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord Unio
Pogety
Christian Dhdeavor
Tith Bailey
Sudbury church youths hold annual batik dinner
The Young People's Service class of the Congregational Church Malden hosted the annual batik dinner at the Swedish Tavern last Saturday evening. Mrs James Bartlett visited her mother Mrs A L Parker in Charlermd. Ralph Stone Jr. spent Saturday with Waldo E Stone at Tifts College and attended the MAC game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Service Clas
Congregational Church
Malden
Las
James Bartlett
A. L. Parker
Ralph Stone Jr
Waldo E. Stone
Tifts: College
MAC
Local Family Names Son Rober Palmer Bursaw
Mr and Mrs Edward Bursay announce the birth of their son named Rober Palmer Bursaw. A Thanksgiving Eve event at Actop High sponsored by the Junior class featured Cliff Browns five piece orchestra. Student committee members included Roy Thompson Harry Campbell Doris Cuntingham and Mary Tompkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bursay
Rober Palmer Bursaw
Actop High School
Cliff Brown
Roy Thompson
Harry Campbell
Doris Cuntingham
Mary Tompkins
Acton News Briefs Include Charity Events and Local Arrivals
Local residents attend a military whist by the Improvement Association and a food sale by the Universalist Men's Forum. Red Cross solicitors urge joining. postal notices warn against a loan scam by a World War veteran impersonator. Obituaries note Mrs. Mary Carpenter’s Burlington death. others relocate or celebrate premarital gifts.
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Hatl Leard
Ls. N.H
Ruby Schofield
New York
Sherman MacGreen
Martin Street
William T. Merriam
Clare A. Milbery
Improvement Association
IL. 8. C
Congregational Church
Carlos B. Clark
Detroit
Mich
Andrew J. Torsleff
Boston
West Actod
Legionnaires
Iis Utiversalist
Méh’s Forum
Walter A. Tuttle
Maple St
Fext
Goward family reaches Daytona Beach for winter rest
Mr and Mrs Clarence N Goward report arrival at their Florida winter home in Daytona Beach with warm 80 degree weather. They note fine conditions and discuss the Acton Agricultural association planning the 1931 Fair led by Simon Taylor as head of the soliciting membership committee and several new members joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence N. Goward
Dayton Beach
Florida
Engand
Goward
Acton Agricultural Association
Acton
South
Owitt Io
Simon Taylor
Taylor
Universalist Church Fair Draws Wide Interest
Last week the Universalist church fair drew steady crowds with a wide variety of sale items and strong entertainment selections, sparking ongoing conversations about the event.
Local Society Notes Highlight Music and Art Makers
The column lists violinist Eleanor Heil and photographer Maud Vila along with Elizabeth Cary of Boston as contributors. It notes the first I S C meeting since the fair, held at A Tuttle’s home in Portaple region, praising the success of the event. The Mission met on Tuesday at Mrs Nellie Fairbanks’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Heil
Maud Vila
Elizabeth Cary
Boston
I. S.C
Tuttle
Areca
Nellie Fairbanks
Mai
Rev Barker to Lead Mining Service Sunday Morning
Rev Ralph Barker will lead the mining service on Sunday November 30 at 10 30 with Sunday school and adult classes following at 11 45 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph *. Barker
Church Service and School Schedule for Local Unit
Reverend Atdrén J. Pérsige to lead service at 10:40 AM with Hoaiangihee Su Way assisting on November 30. Church School follows at 12 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atdrén J. Pérsige
Hoaiangihee Su Way
Community notices from Acton area raise events and town work
Sunday evening the Congregational church hosted Ruth Godlard the impersonator and play reader from the Leyland Powers school with music by William Tuttle Spencer Paylor Harlan Tuttle and Frank Ramen. Thanksgiving break closes Rebeals and a club meeting under Frank Stiles and Bernice Stillman at Micnesex County Extension service. John Pederson accepts contract for snow removal and road sanding in Acton for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Forbes
fHatmimond Road
Acton Ba
Ohn Pederson
Acton
Storm Doors And Windows Save Fuel For Winter Homes
The article promotes storm doors and storm windows as a home upgrade to cut heat loss and save fuel. It highlights insulating air gaps, outside storm windows, and recommends Wilson Lumber Company for stock sizes and ready installation to deliver warmth and comfort this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson ‘Lumber Company
Peece iArrange
Wilson Lumber ‘Company
Fuel Cost Notice From Gorcord Phone Line
A fragment mentions fuel cost information and a contact number for Gorcord, with a reference to a telephone line at 290 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorcord
Advantage Of Sending Out The Home Laundry
Maynard area housewives shift family washing to the Middlesex Family Laundry at Parker Street to save work and cost. Cylinder washers gently cleanse clothes with spinning, no vigorous rubbing, and careful handling to prevent damage. The Middlesex Family offers pickup and delivery by telephone.
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Maynard and
Guiddiesex
Parker
Yone
Middlesex
Maynard Non
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Winter Garden
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New England
H.P. Keith
Belmont, Mass
West Concord
Myra A Carkin
Christian Endbaver Society
West Concord Union Church
Maynard Christian Endeavor Society
Concord’ Woman’s Club
Hans W Miller
Main Street
Dean Gleason Archer
Suffolk Law School
Ladies’ Union
Ladies' Union
Waldo
Prapham
Andrew Edwardson
Faiey
S. Jompson
Allison H Willis
James EF
Silas A Bean
Union Church
Christian Endeavor
Sudbury
Massachusetts
Savings Department
Ieee Ee
South Acton
Arthur Desorcy
Edward Des@cy
Clarkon City
Mass
David J. Clayton
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Maynard-Acton
John and
Einc Kotsmasi
Gately Motor Company
Proptie
Chevrolet
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Mayac Garage
Universalist Church
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Barilons
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Maynaied
Maynard & Acton
South Acton, Mass
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