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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1924
Page
8
Samuel Jillson of East Sandwich, a former prominent resident and now connected with the East Sandwich state hatchery, visits his old stamping grounds and plans a week of gunning for game with his son Bert Jillman.
Washington brief notes October and November are prime for stargazing. The Andromeda Nebula may be visible naked eye. Pleiades, Hyades, and Taurus clusters dominate the autumn skies as planets Mars and Venus shift, with meteor swarms like Leonids and Andromedids appearing in November.
The Concord Woman's Club held its annual Presi dent Pew event in Odd Fellows Hall with an informal reception for The President Mrs Robert Walker and club presidents from nearby towns. Local pupils of Mr Pamine Hammond Clark performed while Miss Aimee Burpee Miss Thea Tibbetts and others provided whistling and readings.
The town anticipates a record turnout as campaigns push to mobilize voters for the Maynard election. John Donahue, candidate for representative in the 10th Middlesex district, garners local interest with party leaders expecting large support. a substantial portion of Maynard’s 7000 residents are seen as the ruling voter class influencing outcomes. A list of registered voters includes Mary Coughlin, John Kallia, Jane Garney, Louis Kelley, and many others across multiple streets and streets.
Hudson October 22 Chief of Police Charles H Richardson and officers report frequent summons to East Cambridge for Machini cases. Delays waste officer time and cause extra town expense as night patrols are disrupted and overtime grows. The Chief notes past use of a spray to extend funds for the department through the year.
Fifty three new voters registered in West Acton precinct on Monday evening. The dramatic committee of the Woman's Club plans a Green Stockings play next month. Church activities include sermons on The Men the Task the Hour and an illustrated lecture on Child Life Around the World.
A Friday morning blaze at 1 Spring Lane in Maynard damaged the rear of the residence owned by Leon Kedis and occupied by the Yaniseavitch family. Firemen saved the structure with an estimated $1500 loss, while nearby homes were protected. Fire officials suspect a smoldering spark ignited the kitchen and spread as smoke forced its way through the house. The city has had few fires recently, with the last major incident occurring on Spring Street at the old Pacmen ter homestead.
Rally Day exercises at the Congregational Church attracted a large crowd. After Rev. William Boicorrt’s talk, school classes performed a program including a pledge of allegiance to the flag the church and teachers, pastor and scholars. Alexander Pettigrew accepted a framed picture “The Return from Gethsemane” on behalf of the Philathea class. Herbert J. Young gave the acceptance speech and the church choir led by George Lawton assisted.
The Odd Fellows Social Club schedules a series of socials for the winter with a lodge event on Friday evening October 31 at the club rooms. An entertainment, a collation, and a social follow, with committee organizers including Robert Lester George Jamieson John H Ford Elmer W Cook and Lyons. Maynard Lodge I O O F will exemplify the second degree for a class of candidates at a meeting tonight and Robert Lester district deputy will visit Concord Lodge I O O F Thursday evening this week.
Mrs. William Manning of Packarl Street is at St Vincent's hospital in Worcester for treatment. A military whist parity will be held in the GAR quarter tomorrow night under Auxiliary 30 S of W. Thomas Maguire has accepted a position as barber at the Pintos Barber shop in Wood Square.
A Maynard community tribute honors Mr. Gutteridge for sixty years at Assabet Mill starting 1864 with forty two years as paymaster. His wife Mrs. Gutteridge helped found local industry while daughter Mrs. Taylor lived in Lawrence. He served as town treasurer and church leader, with family ties to Magdalene Chapter and local Congregational Church.
C H Smith hosts a midseason sale at The Gift Shop in Concord on Friday October 4 featuring Dexter bids.
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