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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1929

Page

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Maynard Elks Institute Lodge B P O E

The Maynard Elks organized a new lodge B P O E at Waltham Street Hall with a Sunday ceremony attended by about 600 Elks. Ernest Rasmussen delivered the address and local members from Concord Lodge and Maynard officers were installed. The lodge plans to meet twice monthly at Odd Fellows hall and has strong local support.

Liam Murray Maynard Lodge K. Paul Hilander Wilbur Clark Thomas Gatelyes John S. Coa~mors Rank Parks Alonzo B. Mason Roy Sewall George Lynch George Mullid Edward Boulden Leslie W. Sims Baward Ledgard John Taylor Elks Lodge Maynard Thomas Gately Wilbur’ Clark Columbus Rainville John Connors Frank 8. Fearns Julius Gruber Wm. Priest James J. Ledgard Frank EB. Taylor Raymond Hooper Edward Ledgard Thomas Maley Frank Murphy Frank Parks Charles Irwin Ernest Rasmussen Charles P. Taylor Rep. Leslie Sims Joseph Verner Maline Odd Fellows Hall

Ministers Unite for Church Anniversary in Town

Clergy from multiple denominations gather for a town wide observance on Sunday October 6. Leaders include Rev Jovitch Rev Court Rev Hason Rev DL Pastor Len Rev Prahiornja and Rev Sam Prahiornja. Parish halls are redecorated and space expanded as congregations unite.

Cub Jovitch Ourt Union 1 Hason St. George’s ‘Proopal D. DL Episcopal Church Len St. Paul's Pasiv Ulerindish al Churen Pihat Maynard Mand Ely Sam- Prahiornja A. Kantonhen Maynard Hada

Concordians greet pastor Thurlow in welcoming service

In Concord last Tuesday evening the parish welcomed Rev George Loring Thurlow and his wife, with cordial greetings from fellow pastors and town friends. Messages of good cheer were read from colleagues, and music by a Newton trio accompanied the reception and refreshments organized by parish women.

Concord George Loring Thurlow Jos A. C. Fagginger Auer Women’s Union Missach Newton Charles H. Towle Frederick B. Richards George D. Hallett Leon F. Foss Willard A. Hemenway EH. Burgess ‘Dickey

Maynard Assessors Open Three Saturdays for Tax Assessments

The Maynard Board of Assessors will be in their office on the next three Saturday afternoons to hear complaints and make adjustments if needed regarding this year tax assessments.

Maynard Board of Assessors

Fragmentary notice hints at legal or religious proclamation

The readable text shows a fragmentary phrase about being lowly and bound by God to come thereto with a sense of obligation or admonition, but no clear event, date, or proper nouns are identifiable.

Frances Kane Delaney Wedding at St Bridget’s Lowell

Miss Frances M Kane daughter of Mrs Ann Kahe of Grant street and Joseph P Delaney son of Mrs Agnes Delaney of Lowell were married at St Bridget’s Church by Rev Edward J Crowley. The ceremony featured Ann Kane as bridesmaid and Frank Delaney as best man. The couple plans to reside at 2 Grant Street until November then move to Back Bay Boston after a wedding tour. The bride, a registered nurse, is active in the M S Alumni. groom is a Boston draftsman.

Frances M.kane Ann Kahe Grant Street Joseph P. Delaney Agnes Delaney Lowell St. Bri ‘S Church Edward J. Crowley Ann Kane Frank Delaney Mateh Maynard New York Providence Worcester Ibore Back Bay Boston M. S. Alumni

West Concord Welcomes New Pastor Rev Mahar

A new pastor arrives at West Concord succeeding Rev Hugh F Blunt as pastor of St John the Evangelist in North Cambridge. Rev Mahar studied at North American College in Rome and was ordained there in 1906. He served as chaplain with the 89th Division during World War I and earlier held roles at Blessed Sacrament Jamaica Plain and St Francis de Assisi North Medford.

Boston North American College Rome Waa Fr. Mahar Jamaica Plain St. Francis de Assisi North Medford West Concord Hie Hugh F. Blunt St. John the Evangelist Church North Cambridge

Mass of Requiem for Mrs Mary Riley Smith in Concord

The funeral for Mrs Mary Riley Smith widow of Michael Smith was held at home and St Bernard's church with Solemn high mass. The burial followed in St Bernard's cemetery. She died Sunday aged 93, born in Ireland, and arrived in Concord 26 years ago. Survivors include four daughters and three sons in Concord and relatives in Wilmington Virginia.

Concord Mary Riley Smith Michael Smith Bow Street

Former Residents On Visit Here

Concord notes say Walter Carr former town clerk and Mrs. Carr visited from Hemet California crossing the continent by meter to meet Henry P Tho of Hupbard street. Carr now a ranch owner and grower of peaches and apricots renewed old ties with Rev and hair George Loring at a reception last week.

Concord Walter Carr Carr Henry P.tho Hupbard Street Hemet Trinitarian Congregational Church George Loring Thurlow

Bids Sought for Branch Library Contract at Main Street Corner

Bids will be received on October 4 for the contract to construct a branch library at the Main Street corner. Local official B. Little is the project manager and contact.

Maynard vs Concord baseball clash ends in tight pitching duel

Dave Robinson limited Maynard to scattered hits and no runs as Concord pitchers held firm at the Playgrounds. Fredericks doubled and tripled for Concord while Maynard threatened briefly in the seventh inning. Both defenses turned in errorless play as Robby and Peterson contributed on offense for their teams.

Concord Dave Robinson Maynard Theerson Maye Bace Heng Peterson Sco Fredericks Lawson Torpa Robby Arkin Peterson McCabe Dick Sathis Bien Cver Ramesh G. Johnson Manning Johnson Boulden Sims Loftus Kennedy Lehto Mayra

Sailwith Y D Party Departs Boston for France Dedication

Concord reports Col Roger D Swaim Lieut Thomas H Mauss field and Col Robert E Goodwit depart Boston aboard the Carmatia with a Y D contingent bound for Teau Wood France. They join Mrs Mansfield and Swaim for the dedication of a church on Oct 10 presented by the Sour Division to Bellon residents. The Mansfields will tour England and Ireland before returning.

Concord Robert E. Goodwit Thomas H. Maussfield Roger D

Middlesex County Convention Names New Secretary

At the Ancient Order of Hibernians Middlesex County Convention in Concord on October 2 Joseph Mey of Concord was chosen as secretary and named for financial duties.

Concord Order of Hibernians Middlesex County Hestan Joseph Mey

Maynard Woman's Club Opens Season with Program Notes

Opening meeting set for Oct 8 at the high school auditorium with an advance ticket sale Oct 4 at P. H. Murphy store. Officers listed. 1929 1930 program includes Miss Miriam K Warren clarinet and Mrs William H Peck violin performances, plus varied teas and forums through May 13 annual meeting with receptions and committees detailed.

Miriam K. Warren William H. Peck Mies Helen V. Stow Beatrice Henderson Azel A. Packard Massachusetts State Federation of Woman'’s Clubs George H. Sawyer Nellie Wilson Mary D. Morse Hager Trio Kenneth Howe Lena. McCleary Donald Hooten Lillian ‘Walker Fred C. Smith Gertrude Thompson Concert Company Gertrude Thompson Jean Wood Lynch Richard Grayson William Burbank Dorothy Berry Carpenter Ja Macurda Hilda Kotila Anna ‘Tillinghas Hilda Aromaa Hélen Bliagwon Mary Lance

Tarantula Found in Bananas at United Co op Store

A tarantula dropped from a green banana bunch handled by a clerk at the United Cooperative store on Monday. The spider and its eggs were placed in a bottle after a brief stir. One leg remained wrapped around the cocoon, making separation tricky.

Maynard United Cooperative Store

Tax bills in circulation for 1929 at 24.60 per thousand

Tax bills for the year 1929 have been issued with a levy of 24.60 dollars per thousand of assessed value. The notice announces the new rate and prompts taxpayers to prepare payments.

Noble Grand Chosen at Concord Odd Fellows Meeting

At the Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows annual meeting in West Concord Ernest N. Elgar O was named noble grand for the coming year succeeding Robert MacAuley. Léonard V Benson elected vice grand with John P Alien as recording secretary Harrie Nims financial secretary Frank C Leighton treasurer and Frank Pierce trustee for three years. Installation by District Grand Master Coburn of Branch Lodge Charlestown planned for October 10 with two candidates. Steamed clams served at the social hour.

West Concord Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows’ Hall Ernest N. Elgar O Robert MacAuley Léonard V Benson John P. "Alien Harrie Nims Frank C. Leighton Frank Pierce Coburn Branch Lodge Charlestown

Fenn School Concord Opens With 53 Enrollees

Concord reports the opening of Fenn School the town's new private institution on Monument Street with a capacity enrollment of 53 boys. The program features Roger C. Fenn and A B Harvard 15 as early masters from Middlesex and other local educators guiding the inaugural class.

Concord Fenn Monument Street Roger C. Fenn A. B Harvard Middlesex Charles Ard R Seex Tepeher

West Concord Woman's Club Sets New Meeting Hall

The West Concord Woman's club will meet this season in the Harvey Wheeler School assembly hall replacing Odd Fellows hall. The opening meeting is October 18. A rummage sale will be held in October and a dance in November. Committee: Charles H. Towle chair man Eliot R. Howard and Thomas Todd.

West Concord

Miss Wilcox Becomes Bride in Double Auto Parish Ceremony

Miss Helen M. Wilcox daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wilcox and George Rupprecht supervisor of physical education were married Sept. 26 with ceremonies at the parochial residence officiated by Rev Edward F Crowley and Rev William Boicourt. Miss Florence Wilcox and Harold Wilcox attended as bridesmaid and best man. The bride, a local high school and Boston School for Physical Education graduate, wed a Ithaca School of Physical Education graduate.

Harold Wilcox Boston School For Physical Education Ithac School of Physical Education

Ten Babies at Conference

Maynard public health nurse report for the month ending September lists visits and calls, with ten babies weighed at a baby conference held during the month under Miss Mary Ward. The report shows new cases admitted and discharges, along with various public health calls and totals.

Maynard Public Health John Hancock Mary Ward

Sixth Regiment Holds Reunion in Concord

Annual reunion of the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment Veterans' Association was held in Concord with more than 200 attending. Judge Prescott presided at the annual meeting in the Trinitarian Church chapel where Philip A. Davis and Will Besides were elected officers for the coming year.

Veterans’ Association Philip A. Davis Concord T Beachusetts Regiment W. V Veterans’ Assoc Corp Stosmer United War Veterans Genera Prescott Neyes Penne Gray Aeons Ice Parker Chelsea Todd Henry Cone Wakefield Cullen Taenen D. Mitchell Davis Thomas Todd Anderson

Pastor Mahar Bids Farewell to West Concord Parish

Rev. Joseph P. Mahar preached his farewell to Our Lady Help of Christian church parishioners at all masses, then will assume pastorship at the Church of the Sacred Heart in East Cambridge. He is 54, educated in Boston and Baltimore, and served seven years in West Concord after coming from St. Francis de Sales Church in North Medford.

Joseph P. Mahar Our Lady Help of Christian Church West Concord James M. Somers Mab Church of the Sacred Heart East Cambridge Mahar Ratcis de’ Assisi Chuch North Medford Southet Boston Latin School Boston College St. Mary’s Baltimore Seeneharelt Blessed Sacrament Jemiale Plain Firat Massachusetts Ile Will Hush F. Blunt A John’s Church West ‘Concord

Town Treasurer and wife mark 31st wedding anniversary

Town Treasurer George H. Gutteridge and his wife quietly observed their 31st anniversary on Saturday September 28. An anniversary dinner at their home Sunday was attended by his father William H. Gutteridge, their son George Jr., and the treasurer's brother Clarence and his wife with two children from Lawrence.

Maynard George H. Gutteridge William H. Gutterridge George Jr Clarence

Collection of Hailstones From Acton Storm

In South Acton on October 2 a curious tale emerges of George Noyes collecting hailstones from the August 1 storm and freezing them in his icebox for two months. Since then Nelson J. Cole is reported to have a box of the stones in his ice cream cooler at his restaurant.

South Acton George Noyes Acton Nelson. J. Cole

Obituary: John Maynard Archer Dies at 27

John Maynard Archer of Maynard died at his home in Uxbridge after a long illness. He was 27 and had lived in Maynard and Franklin before moving to Uxbridge. He was affiliated with Maynard Lodge of Odd Fellows and the Blackstone Valley Kilts Association. He is survived by wife Helen (Starling) Archer, son Harold, two daughters, and several siblings. Funeral services were held Monday in Uxbridge with interment in Glenwood Cemetery.

Maynard Fe Daneige Anave Scotland Uxbridge Pit Franklin Archer AL Bridge Iim Maynard Lodge Odd Malliw Blackstone Valley Kilts Association Liswil Ellén Starling) Archer Harold Mr Carlson Gél Archer Frami D Normal School Bert Edward Frank Ma Roy Philadelphia Reeters Thomas Smith Bertha Gould William Smith Belmont Helt Congregational Glenwood Cemetery

Concord Parent-Teacher Group Merges in City Hall Assembly

A local parent teacher group in Weat Cob merges with the Concord association in the hall of the High building. The consolidation centers on shared aims for school programs and community events.

Weat Concord Sit Roe

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