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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1925
Page
1
Kozak a 49 year old man died after slashing himself with a razor at his store on Friday. His wife found him and called for help. He had been under care at the Psychopathic hospital with Raymond Hooper involved. He was removed to the hospital in critical condition but died after extensive blood loss. John Connors and Sergi Driscoll were reported on the scene.
A bowling league meeting occurred Tuesday afternoon with representatives from Marlboro Hudson Westboro and ward areas. The Pastime team led by two rostered players discussed the upcoming schedule and November events.
Bishop Joseph Anderson administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to a large class of boys and girls, followed by four talks and the Benediction. Sponsors were Miss Katherine Lawlor for the girls and Thomas Lawlor for the boys. The list of confirmands includes Mary McSweeney, Tila Jalibert, Viola Cossevechto, and many others.
Campbell of Sudbury was arrested after a robbery attempt and held for observation at a Boston psychopathic hospital. Police say he fled with most of the stolen funds after buying a tonic and had $285 remaining when detained. He had recently been employed in Nova Scotia via a Boston agency.
London dispatch reports French forces estimate at least 1090 killed in the bombardment while local natives claim the death toll exceeds five times that figure, reflecting disputed casualty counts amid ongoing conflict.
Maynard High School fielded the Pirates led by Don Lent as they defeated Needham High 8 to 7 in a hard fought game at Green Field. Castagnetti Chyzus Lovering and Mathees scored for Maynard while Whelan kicked the goals. Delano praised Maynard’s clean play as Clinton prep awaits next.
Boston business man Tallia F Mock of Joseph Mock & Co was found guilty in Concord District Court of assault and battery against his wife Mrs Claire Nort, with a $25 fine on each count. He also faced larceny charges for taking a radio two electric lamps and a statue from Mrs Mock. The case raised a divorce suit she filed in Middlesex Court.
Concord report details the annual Ghurets Ald Society fair at Trinity church parish in the Wi lliary region. Mrs. George F. Rout chairs the event with committees handling fancy tables flowers food small articles and grab bags. Tea sales donkey exhibit and a choir led by Pauline Rodman accompany the afternoon activities.
The Concord Woman's Club met in the First Parish vestry with Mrs Stimpson from the Boston Red Cross chapter speaking on the coming membership drive. Miss Grace Keyes announced an art class trip to view Mrs Jack Gardner's mansion in Boston. Prof. David D. Vaughn of Boston University gave a talk on American devils.
The Class of 1927 Concord High School girls' field hockey team defeated the Sophomores 3 to 1 on the Emerson playground to take the interclass championship in a closely contested Friday afternoon game.
Citizens urged to donate surplus vegetables or fruit to the Emerson tal in Concord or to Mrs Holden of Bedford Street who will see the produce is conveyed. No donation day is scheduled.
Standing room only greeted opening night at Parker Street Hall for a four act comedy “Believe Me iope” by the Maynard players. The cast including local notables such as Henry Zarek Victor Salloway Roderick Motver Guyer Fowler and A R C Cole earned unified praise for stage setting seating management and overall performances.
The harvest sale and fair by the Unitarian church women in town raised nearly six hundred dollars, the largest fair yet with strong church patronage from neighboring towns. Colonel Bradlee and family have moved to Boston. William Taunton, tied to New York, becomes superintendent of the new Keith-Albee theatre in Boston. Republicans invited to regional conference and luncheon for Senator William A Hulller at Holman Hall. Methodist ladies plan a fair on November 5.
Wallace B. Conant recently returned from a European tour gave an illustrated lecture on Churches of Europe in the vestry of the First Parish Meeting House Sunday evening. He spoke of churches and cathedrals in England Holland Belgium Germany Switzerland and Italy.
Rev Dr Cleland will report on the National Council of Congregationalists in Washington. Sunday School at 12 05 P M Peoples Club at 6 P M Midweek Service at 7 46 P M Meeting in vestry of the First Meeting House.
Annaisme Grange hosted its annual Hallowe'en costume party in the association hall with Hibbard's orchestra from Lowell providing music. Prizes of 2.50 in gold went to Mrs. Josie Delaney as a witch and Mr. Ross of Allston in rural dress.
Stow juryman reports for jury at the Cambridge criminal session. Maynard council officers were installed at Mason Hall on Tuesday evening. Henry M. Stewart D D and suite of Hudson led the ceremonies. Officers inducted included Wardld ae GK Roy McCormick John Donahue chancellor Phillip Allard treasurer James Sweeney financial secretary Robert L. Sheridan recording secretary Albert Moynihan warden William Kermns guard Thomas Smith outside guard Liam Sweeney one year.
Arnold Crowley son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Crowther and Miss Anna Mary Denaby of Lowell wed Monday in Lowell. Mrs Crowther has worked as a telephone operator at the Concord exchange. the groom is well known locally. They plan residence on Spring or Spring street after the wedding.
State officials acknowledged Henry Ford is directly interested in a proposed highway that would divert traffic from in front of the Wayside Inn, a historic road tracing back over two and a half centuries. They declined to discuss specific details or the potential construction timeline.
The Acton High School Field Hockey girls played Wednesday afternoon. The item mentions Miss Mabel Crowley visiting friends in Waltham and Mrs. Levi Jones visiting relatives in Raymond. The Universalist Church schedules include All Souls Sunday on Nov 1 and a Ladies' Social Circle gathering with readings and music at the Colonial Fair on Nov 12.
The notice lists a Tuesday 7.30 midweek service and a Wednesday 7.30 meeting of the Ladies Missionary Society.
George Rockwood of Brooklin visited FS Williams Henry Hovey aged the Wood Shop for five years. AL N Haderstedt added dry goods to Ye Olde Towne. Mrs Bille, former village resident, passed away. William Tenney moved to his brother’s home in Winch.
A garbled note references an October 29 event by A. B. C. Fale and L. Involving vestry matters and marked articles. It mentions bargains and an alphabetical list from A. The readable parts suggest a local notice or ad style fragment with scattered names and items.
A Halloween supper and party will be held at the Acton Mass Women's Club House in Acton Center on October 31. Supper starts at 6 30 with Halloween games and spooky decor to follow. Tickets available at Milady's Shop Acton Center or from listed committee members including Mrs A P Durkee Mrs Alden Flags Mrs George Braman Mrs T Condon Mrs W F Davis and Mrs J H W Holland.
A fragment notes a Marlboro branch related to road field and way stations project. No clear dates or actions are readable.
Large numbers attend morning and evening services this week at West Acton Vincentian church. Parishioners decorating home exteriors include B F, H Pratt, Michael Boley, J R MacKenzie, and Charles Lagher.
The Concord Musical Club begins its season Tuesday with two meetings at Mrs. John’s address. An additional session will follow later in the week, detailing the schedule and topics for members.
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