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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1926
Page
4
The Marlboro Massachusetts Weekly Enterprise announces publication details including address Liberty Street Marlboro and Enterprise Press imprint. It notes weekly Wednesdays and old post office classifications with annual and single-copy prices.
A narrative describes Doris Miller as gracious hostess in her art studio. It highlights her background with Design, Boston, and a two year Handicraft course completed in 1925. The piece recalls a four month period aiding confined students in useful occupations and basketry through teaching.
Mis Miller gains local esteem for designs showcased at Acton Fair. Her home studio at 82 Acton Street in Maynard features decorations admired by residents of Boston and suburbs.
In West Acton on October 20 a surprise party honored Fred Dufour turning seventy and Miss Edith Dufour of Leominster celebrating her 19th birthday. The event at his daughter Mrs Lawrence’s home drew fourteen grandchildren from Leominster and Arlington, with a buffet lunch and two birthday cakes. Mr Dufour, a longtime Boston and Maine Railroad worker, remained at his post despite a severe illness last winter.
A set of letters and notices includes Atherton W. Rogers praising a long lived family in Marshfield and two probate notices appointing executrixes for Benjamin F. Keith of Maynard. The notices request debt claims and payments to Archer R. Simpson of Springfield and include dates October 18, 1923 and October 18, 1926.
In Midland League action last night Marlboro teams swept three wins as Lincoln defeated Hudson 1497 to 1340 and Pastime Maynard won 1466 to 1408 while Lincolns played at home and Collins beat Framingham 1442 to 1410. The Pastimes edged Maynard 1466 to 1418 at Pastime Alleys.
The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination in Maynard Massachusetts for clerk and foot carrier positions at the post office. The test will be held on November 20 at Maynard High School. Applications may be obtained from A J Sullivan local secretary Civil Service.
Waino Tervo formerly of Maynard and Dorothy F. Stone were married at the bride’s parents home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. Lewis West officiated. Attendants were Mrs. Roland Wheeler of Berlin and William Tervo of Bolton. A reception followed and the couple left for a wedding trip then will live at Stone’s Corner.
The Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational church will tender a testimonial supper to the church choir and music committee members and their wives, and to Rev. William Boicourt and wife, at the church vestry this evening. Arrangements are in charge of a committee including Mrs. Charlotte Stockman, Mrs. Howard Case, Mrs. Lyman Priest, Mrs. George Whitney, and Mrs. Ethel Whitney.
The fall meeting of the South Middlesex Association of Congregational churches opened in Sudbury at Memorial Congregational Church. Attendees included Plymouth of Framville Grace of Fram and speakers Rev. Ross Fisher, Rev. Patch, and Rev. E. Emrich. The gathering featured moderator Harold N. Skidmore and a sermon from Rev. Patch with the Lord's Supper conducted.
Rev Alfred W Stone ministering at morning service. Midweek meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30. Friday Oct 22 church supper at 6 16 hosted by the Ladies Union under church auspices.
Albert Ledgard of Bradford Arma Vt visits his father in Acton Street. Stow Town Athletic Club plans a banquet at Stow Town Hall with chicken supper and a dance led by Alvin H. Fletcher as toastmaster. Major F B Ebbert of California will lecture Thursday evening October 31 at 7 30 at the Congregational church on Government Control.
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