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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1920

Page

4

Coal Shortage Threatens Global Industry and Oil Substitutes

A newspaper summary quotes Joseph A. Broderick of the National Bank of Commerce on a world coal crisis. Only the United States and United Kingdom have secure winter supplies. substitutes like fuel oil cannot fill the gap. Coal shipments remain tightly managed to protect domestic needs while Europe faces fuel stress and calls for water power growth.

Great Britain United States Joseph A. Broderick National Bank of Commerce New York Broderick New England Ohio Australia United Kingdom Europe Eorepe Ccf South Germany Lepite Hkewise United States Geological Survey

Navigation by Wireless Direction Finders Earns Respect in Fog

In New York a naval expert explains the wireless direction finder helps locate ships in fog by comparing signals from at least two receiving stations. The system, used since WWI, uses a loop coil to detect voltage differences and compute bearing. Navy stations at major ports, including New York, Montauk, Fire Island, Sandy Hook, and Far Rockaway, guide vessels when visibility is poor.

New York New York Evening Post Flode Pinny Ruperts Fides Utd Navy New York Harbor Montauk Point Sandy Hook Far Rockaway

Two Feet to Death in Kentucky Drilling Mishap

A Kentucky well driller named Patton survived a near fatal cave in after his employer ordered abandonment. He insisted on trying two more feet, and the rock collapse occurred at that depth, ending the danger with his narrow escape.

Howling Green Robert Pattus Cameern Avell Patton Fulton

Community Notes and Upcoming Events in Sudbury

SUDBURY C W Rice filled his silo and Walter Lawin hosted weekend guests with relatives. Mrs Amelia Goodwin’s buildings are being shingled. Lawrence Hadley travels to Newark NJ where his family will join him. Alliance of the Unitarian church to hold annual sale and harvest dinner October 12. Women of the Methodist church plan fair and supper. Frank F Gerry began duties as Fra mingham clerk of the court October 1. Edwin Booth family at Booth camp over the weekend. Miss Eunice Baldwin heads to Washington DC for a few weeks. Miss Elizabeth Walker wins again at Springfield canning fair. Canning club met Monday. Gertrude Stone reports Springfield experience. Notices announced the marriage of Myra Fairbank and Clarence Baldwin with best wishes.

Walter Lawin Amelia Goodwin Lawrence Hadley Newark The Alliance of the Unitarian Church Frank F. Gerry Framingham Miriam Kempton Roland Warner Minerva Kempton W. M. Parmenter Edwin Booth Booth Eunice Baldwin Washington, DC Elizabeth Walker Canning Springfield Canning Club Gertrude Stone Myra Fairbank Clarence Baldwin

Sudbury Grange Admits Sixteen New Members

Sixteen names were added to the Sudbury Grange membership after the first and second degrees were conferred last week. A help-wanted notice seeks an assistant horse keeper for eight hours daily at an hourly rate, addressed to Mrs Courtenay Crocker in Sudbury, Massachusetts, with telephone contact 57-2.

Sudbury Courtenay Crocker Mass

Mrs H A Perdelwita Called to White River Junction

Mrs H A Perdelwita and her children were summoned to her parents home at White River Junction on Friday due to the serious illness of her father.

H. A. Perdelwita White River Junction

Whist Party Under Lodges Draws Hundred in Concord Junction

A joint whist event hosted by Willow Rebekah lodge and Concord Lodge No 212 I O O F at I O C F hall attracted over 100 guests. Prizes went to Marian Derby and H. S. Marrs with several consolation awards. coffee cake and cookies were served afterward. The next gathering is slated for Tuesday evening November 2.

Willow Rebekah Lodge Concord Lodge Marian Derby Ming Carolyn Kingman Esther Carlson James Caldwell A. O. Loring

Ziegler Buys New Ford Truck

A. G. Ziegler purchased a new Ford truck showcasing a recent purchase by a local resident. The vehicle adds to Ziegler’s fleet and reflects growing demand for durable pickups in the area.

A. G. Ziegler

Missionary Society Meeting and School Teachers' Convention

Mrs Ralph A Barker and Mrs Dr 8 A Christie attended a Womans Missionary societies meeting in jure on Tuesday. Florence Moore a first and second grade teacher attended a primary teachers convention at Ford's Village on Friday. Miss Egan Worcester spoke on a new reading method. Bishop Joseph G Anderson will administer confirmation at St Bridgets church on Saturday October 16 at 2 30 p.m. The class will meet Friday at 4 p.m.

Ralph A. Barker A. Christie Womans’ Missionary Societies Jure Mig Florence Moore Ford's Village Miss Egan Worcester Joseph G. Anderson St. Bridgets Church

Congregational Church Announces Sunday Service Schedule

Rev. Ralph A. Barker leads Sunday at 10 30 with Sunday school at noon. Evening song and preaching, prayer meeting Friday at 7 30, topic The Kingdom of God and Teaching in a series on Human Occupations aiming for strong attendance.

Kingdom of God

Mass Meeting For Village Playground And Ball Field

A mass meeting is planned in the school building Thursday at 7 45 p m to discuss a new playground and ball field. Ladies and men are invited to participate as the movement progresses and requires citizen cooperation.

Sudbury Wins Canning Honors at Demonstration Event

Miss Gertrude Stone leads Malden teams to top prize at the 10 Eastern States Canning contest held at the town hall. Elizabeth Walker tops in county jars. Elizabeth Walker and Dorothy Atkinson win best fruit and vegetable ribbons across schools. special prizes go to Waldo Stone and others for exhibits. A later cold pack demonstration by Elisabeth Walker and Dorothy Atkinson attracts an audience.

Sudbury Gertrude Stone Malden Massachusetts Canning Club Town Hall Miss Forbes Elizabeth Walker Dorothy Atkinson Hilda Whitney Harry Ames C. A. Doten Mizabeth Walker Helen Rice Elisabeth Walker Caroline Bent Evelyn Gohike Grammar School Helen Farrell Caroline Wright Catherine Hemingway Waldo Stone Gwendolyn Noyes Marybelle Wright Isa Marjorie Carlton Walker Stanley Wright Marjorie Perry Marjorie Walker Sigrid Manty Antonetta -Dibiase Hattie Stone Henry Tufts W. Blackmer Roland Cutler Roger Walker A. Dibiase Sd G. Dibiase Antonetta- Dibiase M. Penny Carrots G. Dibiase Wilfred Penny Annie Tone W Blackmer Ariienne Naugier Edgar Goodnow Marjorie Carlton Walther Albert Bent

Maynard Neal Callahan Enters Lowell Textile School

Maynard Neal Callahan a First Division veteran who was injured in battle began studies at Lowell Textile School this week to pursue woolen manufacture. The report notes his wartime injuries and new educational steps.

Neal Callahan Lowell Frank Ralton Lawrence Wm Brayden Baston Assabet Puddyfoote Congregational Supply Boston Congregational Church Helma Aino Reniola Matti Mattson Finland Republican Town Committee Cooperative Hall Thomas Wright Fred Wilder Springfield Jeaders Thompsonville Red Sox

Harold Lyons Opens Biggest Dance in Years at Co op Hall

Harold Lyons opened the dance season at the Co operative hall on Friday night drawing the largest crowd in years. Attendees came from Worcester Marlboro Hudson Framingham Natick Concord and nearby towns. Sheridan's Orchestra played as the carnival march started the festivities with paper caps confetti whistles and long streamers. a kewpie doll was given as a favor.

Harold’ Lyons Ative Hall Maynard Worcester Marlboro Hudson Framingham Natick Concord Sheridan

Walden Masons Visit Former High Priest in New Hampshire

A 16 member Walden chapter Royal Arch Masons delegation spent the weekend at Albert Batley’s cottage in Rindge NH. Oliver Trees supplied a chicken dinner and provisions, Frank Goettler assisted as traffic chief, and Rodney Mecler praised the pine aroma triggering a rescue squad to escort him to his sleeping quarters. Attendees included George Merrick Irving Dart and Ralph Hastings of Acton.

Wallen Royal Arch Masons Albert Batley Rindge Oliver Trees Frank Goettler Chép Rodney Mecler Carl Stockbridge Robert Hartin Bert Batley Goettler George Merrick Irving Dart Ralph Hastings Acton

Womans Club Opens 1920 21 Season With Record Membership

The Womans Club started the 1920-1921 season at Masonic hall with 68 new applications, many from local teachers and Stow. President Mrs George H Merrick welcomed guests as bylaws change was announced to shift meetings to 3 15 PM to aid teachers and Stow members attendance while entertainment featured Anna Eichhorn violin and Wilhelmina Keniston performances about the New Englanders in France.

Womans Club Masonic Hall Stow Annnals George H. Merrick France Anna Eichhorn Wilhelmina Keniston

Carter and Loftus form new Concord Junction and Maynard music store

Arthur Loftus of Concord joins Robert W. Carter of Maynard to form Carter and Loftus with stores in Concord Junction and Maynard. They announce the purchase of the L. N. Fowler furniture store and victrola business. Fowler retires after 89 years in business, having started in November 1881 with Charles J. Waite. Fowler will keep desk room for insurance and real estate work and may spend part of the winter in Florida.

Arthur Loftus Concord Concord Junction Robert W. Carter Carter Maynard Carter and Loftus L. N. Fowler Fowler Tmne Charles J. Waite Plor

Big Game October 12 Pits Maynard Against Apsley Rubber

James Hunt will lead Maynard against Apsley Rubber of Hudson after Hudson meets Concord Junction Saturday. If Concord Junction loses the rubber game will be played in Maynard on Columbus Day. A warm sunny day could draw the largest crowd ever at the park as fans from three towns gather.

James Hunt Apsley Hudson Maynard Columbus Day Concord Junction Hunt

Marlboro Notices Reflect Visits Illness and Local Events

Marlboro residents report illnesses and visits including Mrs William Fitzgerald with diphtheria, Andrew Marshall visiting on vacation, and Mrs Louw Cotting visiting in Marlboro. A half staff flag follows ex Senator W Murray Crane’s death, a new water and sewer truck goes into service, and Oscar Gunnette loses a finger at La Point factory. Frank Rigney’s 4 year old son recovers from infantile paralysis.

W. Murray Crane Frank Frank Rigney

Stock Advice Sparks Spouse Suggestion in Calculation Clash

A wife proposes she select stock trades for her husband who dismisses her market knowledge. Naesie comments that a strict rule may fail both ways and Tre notes those who know a market often gain privilege.

Naesie Tre

Homewardbound John Higgins Returns from Legion Convention

John Higgins of the fourth Middlesex unit arrived home Sunday after attending the American Legion National Convention in Cleveland. The delegate reported on the gathering and preparations for local post activities.

John Higgins Fourth Middlesex Aitrcg American Legion Cleveland the Legion Del

Marlboro Post Office Clerk James Gately On Annual Vacation

James Gately, a clerk at the Marlboro post office, is taking his annual vacation. Details on return date and duties are not provided.

James Gately Marlboro

Local Residents Visit and Travel News

Mr J Grise of Holyoke visited the city. Mrs Edmund Bourque of Lawrence visits the Labossire home and they motor to Lawrence. Gustave Labossiere and Henry Benoit take an auto trip to Haverhill. Mrs Vitaline Beauchamp of Manchester visits her mother Mrs Bouley in Broad st. Blanche Cormier, Marlboro High School class of 1920, enters Framingham normal school. The Lizottes and Mrs Annelotte travel to Springfield to visit Letitia Lizotte and Florida Dupuis who run a millinery parlor.

J. Grise Holyoke Edmund Bourque Lawrence Philip Labossire Chestnut St P. A. Brodeur Philip Labossiere Gustave Labossiere Henry Benoit Summer St Haverhill Vitaline Beauchamp Manchester N. H Pierre Bouley Broadst Blanche Cormier Pierre Cormier Lincoln St Marlboro High School Framingham Normal School Charles Lizotte Bertha Lizotte George Lizotte Annelotte Worcester

Auto shop closed by State police at Lincoln and KE

W C Reed's auto repair shop in C F Weeks building at the Lincoln and KE Main corner has been closed by the State police after about a year in operation. Officials say the building is not fireproof and orders to fireproof were refused, leading to the closure.

W. C. Reed C. F. Weeks Lincoln and Main Reet

No Developments in Missing Ahemhe Karakazhian Case

Southboro reports no new developments in the Ahemhe Karakazhian disappearance from Cordaville road on September 25. The foul play theory is scouted. He carried $30 to $40 when he left the cousin's home and only family members are aware of the money.

Southboro Ahemhe Karakazhian Cordaville Road

Southboro Board Eyes Marlboro Road Repair Plan

Selectmen have acted on Marlboro road three mile stretch near Southboro. A State Highway Commission representative is expected to visit this week to inspect the requested repairs following widespread complaints.

Southboro Marlboro Road State Highway Commission

Pendicitis Operation At Marlboro Hospital

Miss Mary Sweeney of 4 Lincoln Street Maynard underwent surgery for appendicitis at Marlboro Hospital yesterday performed by Dr. F M Lahey with assistance from Dr. Edward J Flaherty and Dr. T F McCarthy. John B Nutt of 68 Huntington was also taken to Marlboro Hospital for treatment and is under Dr Francis Spellissy care.

Mary Sweeney Lincoln St Maynard Marlboro Hospital F. M. Lahey Edward J. Flaherty T. F. McCarthy Marlboro Edward Archambault West Main St Yestery Lahey Boston C. P. Davis C. W Smith John B. Nutt Huntington Francis Spellissy

Oldest Elm Destroyed by Gale in New England Village

M E B Lyons reports the section's oldest elm, in front of William Guy's property on Robin Hill, was toppled by last week's storm. The tree, about 200 years old, measured 24 feet around and eight feet in diameter, a landmark dismantled by the gale. Mr and Mrs Walter Bemis welcomed a baby boy at Marlboro Hospital. The Intercolonial Club meets tonight at Odd Fellows Hall.

M. EB. Lyons William Guy Robin Hill Mr Lyons Wa New England

Also Mentioned on This Page

Newport C. W. Rice South Acton American Supply Company Liberal Credit Ors Joseph Glickman H. O’donnell Nason Street American Supply CO National Spring Brooks St. H. F. Ks Higgins Chevaux Society of the Legion Frank J. Demars Harry Cook William Fitzgerald West Mainst Frank Wise Joseph Pine Robert Green Beverly Alex Moir Dr. A. D. Jacques St. Mary's Cemetery Andrew Marshall Edward Post North Adams Water and Sewer Commission W. E. Coleman Patrick F. Toomey Hildreth School Wiliam Fitzgerald Boston and Worcester Street Railway James Morgan Pleasant At Walter Bemis Odd Pellows Hall
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