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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1929

Page

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Maynard Cionpost Installation Draws Legion Officials

Maynard hosts an installation of officers for the Frank J. Mars Post American Legion at Odd Fellows Hall. Attended by many Legion officials and town leaders, Wm. J. Barry of Arlington oversaw the ceremony assisted by Norman Cringer of Wakefield. New officers include Joseph Dineen commander and Patrick Goyette as finance officer. A post banquet and entertainment followed with speeches by Barry and others, highlighting a solid increase in membership for DeMars Post.

Maynard Frank. J. Mars American Legion Odd Jows Hall Legion On Auxiliary Wig Hudson Concord Acton BA Stow Promat Wm. J. Barry Arlington Middlesex County Norman Cringer Wakefield Joseph Dineen Ater Adams Patrick Weeds Goyette Sey Craties Maine Michael Ryngitz Harold Heridan Charles Irwin Nellie M. Fowler Marles Irwin Bason Edward Ledgard Herbert Martin Tuhe Commader Barry DeMars Perley Heath Hans Erickson Stow Iertert Berry Jas Mansfield Post Illiam Benere P Legion Actons Ory Callahan Marlboro

Sudbury Socials and Local Notes From Holiday Weekend

Mr and Mrs Charles H Way traveled to New London New Hampshire for the holiday weekend with their daughter Barbara a student at Colby Academy Mrs Frank C Perking hosted a Friday afternoon Bridge Do last week Mrs Anne Buxton visited friends in Hingham over the holiday Some Sudbury sports fans backed Connicks team in the world 8 but it collapsed in the seventh inning of Saturday's game A cold winter and no navy was not to be looked upon Mr John Dee and family moved into the Hosmer house at Center The Dee family resided only in Cambridge Mrs Hanora OBrien of Cambridge and Lanesville was a guest at the Hill Thursday last

Charles H. Way New London N. H Barbara Colby Academy Frank C. Perking Anne Buxton John Dee Hosmer House Dee Cambridge Iss Hanora O’brien Cammige Lanesville

Auction sale of real estate in Maynard center

John A. Finigan of acord Massachusetts advertises an auction of eight tenement blocks on River Street Maynard to be held October 19 1929 at 2 pm. The sale requires $200 cash deposit and balance in ten days. Properties include six apartments with cellar town water electric lights sewer connections available, good investment in a prime location near business areas.

John A. Finigan Acord Mass Tel Maynard Tekla Wardzala River Street Parrner

Condor Country Club picks top golfers in weekend event

Ralph C. Piper led with a 53-432-3 score across 42 holes in a two thirds handicap event at Condor Country Club. Hubert M. Wardwell Jr and Henry A. Laughlin followed, with John Buttrick and Michael Cody also posting strong scores.

Ralph €. Piper Condor Country Club Hubert M. Wardwell Jr Sand Henry A. Laughlin John Buttrick Michael Cody Ralph C. Piper Hubert M.ward Henry A. Laughlin Russell. Robb, Jr John Erick John M. Abbot Wells Blanchard Simeon B. Chittenden Eae Ee Y. Warren Michael ‘Cory Jr Burleigh L. Pratt A P. Kidder C. B. Jon

Explosion Destroys Buildings in Maynard Town

A noon blast in Maynard damaged homes and buildings. Initial reports suggested an explosion at the American Per Go plant, but telephone inquiries indicated blasting in the plant’s 60 division was responsible as new foundations were being laid.

Maynard Arid

Nitty Needlers Hold Gentlemen's Night at Danish Hall

Neeele night event featured music by Harry Burnham and Mrs Michael Lesage at the piano. A quartet performed vocal selections including Michael Lesage and others. Prizes awarded for waltz and Whoopee Dance with multiple couples winning. Phillip Alard gave a history of the sewing society and members shared tips and recipes. Harry McKennan served as toastmaster.

Neeele Harry Burnham Michael Lesage Fred Bean William Larsen Harold Lyons Michael Foley William ‘Tobin Harry ‘McKenna William Galuza John Gallagher Edward King William Gallagher Harry McKenna Phillip Alard Harry McKennan

Concord Town Tops Milton in Home Football Opener

Concord Town football opened its home season at Emerson playground with a 38 to 0 victory over Milton Town. Key scorers included Tompkins Flannery Soffritti Parks and DiCicco with two Tompkins points after and a two period game clock officiated by Referee Joseph Lynch.

Concord Town Emerson Playground Milton ‘Town Concord Flannery Soffritti Tompkins Parks DiCicco Concord T.T MacDonald Robinson McKenna

Early Freeze Ends Tender Crops Season

Early winter gripped the area last week with temperatures dropping to 23 degrees recorded by Postmaster Fred A Tow er, observer for the Weather Bureau. Water froze in small vessels and some radiator cores. The cold persisted into midweek with little damage to late fruit crops.

Fred A. Tower United States Weather Bureau

Business Men Edge Overseers in Maynard Golf Match

In Maynard on October 16 the Business Men defeated the Overseers of the Assabet Mill at the Maynard Country Club 8 to 3. Eleven foursomes played with Frank Sheridan and Arthur Carlton each shooting 85 as low scores. The wind hindered the Overseers, who blamed the late afternoon gusts for the loss.

Maynard Assabet Mill Maynard Country Club Frank Sheridan Arthur Carlton P. H. McGrath George Lynch Brayden Frank Brayden James Priest Louis Sullivan Leo Downey Geo. Keyser Geo. Lynch C. J. Lynch Herbert Brayden Herbert Martin Geo. O’brien Harry Rodway C. Johnson V. Sulloway Ainville Sullivan Wim. Brayden C. Clough John Connors H. A. Wilson Frank Prue Geo. Merrick C. Downey George H Flood Roy Nelson Busi Ed. Ledgard F. E. Sanderson Ray Veitch Joe, Ennequess

Met Club Banquet Closes Open Supper at Trinitarian Parish

About eighty men gathered for the Met Club open supper and meeting at the Concord Trinitarian Congregational Parish last Tuesday. M Thomas Todd directed the supper, W Edward Lamb presided, and Rev George Loring Thurlow spoke on Tania and the Community. Wallace Conant recalled Russia with H D Crosby leading a chorus, and the club announced its next meeting for November 12. In December the club will stage a play instead of the regular meeting.

Concord Trinitarian Congregational Parish Met M. Thomas Todd W. Edward Lamb George’ Loring Thurlow Tania Wallace B. Conant Russia

Wedding at St Bridget Parish Unites Maynard Frigard Enneguess

Miss Tina L Frigard daughter of Arvid F Frigard of Lake Boon and Daniél i Enneguess wed Mr Michael Enneguess son of Mr and Mrs Enneguess yesterday at 2 30 pm at St Bridget church parochial residence Rev Edward F Crowley officiated Frances Enneguéss served as bridesmaid and John Enneguéss was best man The couple wore hunter green velvet gowns and veiled hats A reception followed at the groom family home The newlyweds are touring Washington and New York with many gifts received.

Maynard Tina L.frigard Arvid F. Frigard Lake Boon Daniél i Enneguess Michael Enneguess Washington New York

Mrs Russell Robb Hosts Miss Stellanes at Dinner and Bridge

Mrs Russell Robb entertained Miss Stellanes of Baltimore last Wednesday at dinner and bridge. Miss Hunting is visiting her cousin Miss Lily Hurd of Monument Street.

Russell’ Robb Stellanes Baltimore Miss Hunting Lily Hurd Monument Stree

Elgar heads West Concord Odd Fellows lodge installation

Ernest L Elgar was installed as noble grand of the Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows in West Concord with William N Coburn as district deputy and Waldo Ford as marshal. Officers installed include Leonard Benson John Allen Harrie Nims and Frank Leighton. A collation followed and a class of candidates from Concord and nearby lodges will be initiated October 24.

West Concord William N.,coburn Greenwood Street Waldo Ford Massachusetts Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Ernest L Elgar Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows Robert Ma&cAuley Odd Fellows Hall Noble Grand Frank Burrell Waldo Williams C. Joseph Hay Edward J. McClellan Cornelius, MacWilliams Left Scene Kenneth ‘Parker Inside Guardian Frank Hood P G Outside Guardian P. G Frank Pierce Robert Mack ‘Adley Coburn Ford Massachusetts Grand Lodge Concord

Memorial Mass for Knights of Columbus Members

The Knights of Columbus Council 287 held its annual memorial mass for departed members at St Bernard’s Church. Grand Knight William L. Dee led a procession from the Monument hall to the church with Rev William Finnick celebrating.

Knights of Columbus St. Bernard's Church William Finnick William L. Dee

Billings Skeet Winner at Maynard Rod and Gun Club

J Billaige of Acton won the Columbus Day skeet shoot at the Maynard Rod and Gun Club with 43 of 50. Ranks: Ran Kin second with 42, Nelson 40, Stockwell 9, Parks and Swanson tied 38.

Billings J. Billaige Acton Maynard Rod and Gun Club Columbus Day Ran‘kin Nelson Stockwell Parks Swanson

Promising Outlook for Assabet Mill Buyers Inspect Wool Samples

Harry Templeton of the Assabet Mill reports from the New York office of the American Woolen Company that prospects are very promising. Samples are on display and buyers are inspecting them in preparation for the season's buying.

Maynard Harry Templeton Assabet Mill New York American Woolen Company Assabet

Acton Pupils Count 449 in 1929 30 School Census

Acton High and grade schools enroll 449 pupils for 1929 1930. High school 131 Junior High 81 South 87 West 85 Center 65. Teaching staff includes principals and numerous teachers from Acton and nearby towns.

Acton High South School West School Center School Charles W Lafrance Principad John Ayer Walter Holt Ashpetabiana Elsie Bixby Woodville Margaret Boornazian M Fuller Walpole Thelma 1Ton Clinton Madeline Allard Lowell Elsie Dickerman Ayer

Inspection of R. C. Hosmer U S W V Meeting

The Concord unit of the United Spanish War Veterans held a monthly meeting in the Veterans Building last Thursday evening. Assistant state inspector F. M. Fitch and Arthur J. from Framingham examined Camp Ralph P. Hosmer and found affairs excellent under Quartermaster John Anderson in Commander Herbert N. Berry's absence. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 14.

Concord F. M. Fitch Arthur J. Tr Fringham Etenenion Corp Ralph P. Hosmer United Spanish War John ©. Anderson Herbert N Berry

Powers New Leader Elected At AOH Division Meeting

At Monument Hall in Monumentham Division 56 of the Ancient Orders of Hibernians elected James F Powers Sr as head, succeeding Joseph M Collins. Thomas Coyne became vice president and a detailed slate of officers was named. Irish Night set for Oct 24 with entertainment planned. Tournament committee reported activity for the Concord Lodge, Cord Council Knights of Columbus, and AOH ongoing with weekly rounds.

Ancient Orders of Hibernians Monument Ham James F Powers Joseph M Collins Thomas Coyne Michael J Collins Patrick McPhillips James’ J. Byrne Michael Hopkins Thomas J. Byron Richard Hartnett Patrick A. Smith Patrick E. Gill Thomas Flanigan Edward Cullinane Sentinel Ladies’ Auxiliary A. O Monument Hall Novi James F. Powers Thomas J. Byron, Sr Concord Lodge Eixs Concord Council Knights of Columbus AOH Business Menale Patrick Byrne Thos J. Byron, Sr Patrick E. Cull Division m

Gardner couple wed in Gardner at Sellee's Gheehhouse

Maynard Miss Vivian Wiinikainen daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wiinikainen and Eino A Kajander son of Mr and Mrs Hugo Kajander were married by Rev Sari Halkola in Gardner Saturday at 3 pm Nearly 400 attended with Bertham maid of honor Helmi Kajander and flower girls Impi Wiinikainen and Aili Kajander George Kansanoja Maynard was best man The couple plan a New York home after an extended wedding trip to New York following the Gardner ceremony

Maynard Vivian Wiinikainen John Wiinikainen Gardner Eino A. Kajander Hugo Kajander Dartmouth Street Sari Halkola Sellee Gheehhouse Gardner Gatler Bertham Helmi Kajander Impi Wiinikainen Aili Kajander George Kansanoja New York

Parishes Represented at Regional Conference of Associates

Mrs. Smith O Dexter of the Church Concord and Mrs. Lewis N Shaw of St Georges Church Maynard are asked to represent their parish at the Second Regional Conference of Associates at the Cathedral Church of St Paul Monday morning Oct 21. Bishop Charles Lewis Slattery will open the gathering of 124 associates. A one act play will show a case from word receipt to dismissal in the Society for the Care of Needy Children. Luncheon will follow in Cathedral rooms with Mrs Morciates presiding.

Smith O. Dexter Concord Lewis N. Shaw St. Georges Maynard Paris Church Home Society Episcopal Church Slattery

Maynard Railroad Crossing Abolition Planned

Bos Maine Railroad officials seek approval from the Board of Selectmen to abolish crossings on Concord Street and Pine Street in Maynard. A plan proposes moving traffic via a new loop and rerouting near Acton Street to ease congestion, with prior county discussions and relocation plans referenced.

Boston & Maine Board of Selectmen Selectmen Bos Maine Railroad Concord Street Pine Street Acton Street

Miss Marion King and John Mansfield Wed in Concord

Miss Marion King daughter of John F King and John P Mansfield son of Patrick Mansfield married Monday at 2pm in Concord officiated by Rev Edward Crowley. The ceremony included Bridesmaid Helen Morgan and groomsman Morgan Grant. The bride wore white satin with lace and orange blossom accents. reception followed at the bride’s home with guests from New York Concord Boston Magnon and others returning from a tour.

New York Aba Concord Boston Magni Roste

Concord High School rivals in close hockey contest

In a tight afternoon game Concord High School defeated Concord High School Alumnae with a 0 to 0 score. The match featured key plays by Helen Clubb Dorothy MacRae and Catherine Byron among others while Betty Rudd stood as scorer for the alumnae.

Concord Gh Concord High Emerson Y Concord H. S H. S Helen Margaret ‘Williams Norma Smith Agnes McDen Peterson Nancy Burke Dorothy Peterson Eleanor Clubb Dorothy MacRae Maude Tompkins Catherine Byron Lillianne Falbert Mary Lee Pauline McCarthy Anna Lawton Phyllis Smith Eunice Miller Berta Hansen Alice Beara Julia Lawton Theodora Blodgett Margaret McDonald Alice Moynihan Elizabeth Swan És Mulle Ruth Es Mllen Unpies

West Concord Ladies Missionary Society elects Ruble president

Mrs. John E. Ruble of 3 Shirley Street West Concord was reelected president of the Ladies Missionary Society of West Concord Union Church at the postponed annual meeting held in the church vestry Wednesday evening. She will start her third term. Mrs. Olsen was elected vice president, Mrs. Henry W. Veltres secretary, and Mrs. Joseph Perry treasurer. The next meeting is set for Wednesday November 6.

West Concord John E. Ruble Shirley Street Ladies’ Missionary Society West Concord Union Church Ruble Olsen Henry W. Veltres Joseph Perry

Cardinal Hayes Sails for Rome on Saturnia

New York Oct 15 Cardinal Hayes sails at midnight on the Saturnia to visit Pope Pius XI in Rome. The Pope will hear an account of his stewardship for the past five years as archbishop of New York. The article also notes the graduation of Loring's son Franklin Loring aboard the ship Nantucket.

New York Cardinal Hayes Pius XI

Bride and Groom Named in Boston Nuptials

fragments describe a wedding between aybea and Garland with ties to Roxbury Boston and Union Congregational Church. the bride is a graduate of browns denier association and attended tarrant con high school, while references to a pricer inane wea of honor appear garbled.

Garland Boston Roxburyjes Stow Ward High School Felt Tarrant Union Congr Church

Sophomore Class Mentions Names in School Note

Fragmentary OCR lists several individuals including Catherine Coughlan Doris Dawson John Paul Margaret and Norman with roles such as vice Edith secretary treasurer and close advisor to Mri Cleagy. Community rehearsal notes reference Alti Jaakkola and Sirkka Behtinen in uncertain context.

Potiues Catherine Coughlan Keto Doris Dawson Sirkka Behtinen John Paul

Yom Kippur Observed in Maynard Community

The Maynard community marks Yom Kippur on the Day of Atonement in the holy calendar. The observance began at sunset and continued through the evening with prayer, meditation, and forgiveness. The event culminated in services at Eagles Hall.

Maynard

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Cionpost Sudbury Ed Sty Comford John. A. Finigan Ord ‘Tel Concord Country Club Mauls Milton ST. Bridget Tina Frigard Mary Stewart Bessie Los Angeles Stewart Eleazar E.L. Elgar Heads Lodge Charles Lar Ance R. C. Hosmer U.S.W.V Jas. F. Powers A.O.H Fino A. Kajander Iss Vivian Wiiikainen Miss Marion Bi Mansfield Rome Franklin “Loring Alfred. .L. Loring Co Have Ing Ship Nantucket
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