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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1929

Page

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Concord High Football Triumph Over Maynard In Narrow Victory

Concord High rode a late surge to beat Maynard 7 to 6 after trailing 7 6 at halftime. The home team shifted to a dominant second half, scoring on a early drive and holding Maynard to a late stand, with key plays by McGrath and Zaporeski and a strong front line leading to the win.

Concord Maynard Shere Noard Frigard Neon McGrath Yard Mara Denton Tell Fish Besco Spooner Foss Garratt Prescott McWalter Cunningtt High Zaporeski Weaving Kochnan Gilman Williams Hintsa Saari Rak

Mrs Mary J MacKenzie dies after operation in Emerson hospital

Mrs Mary J MacKenzie wife of John R MacKenzie died at Emerson hospital after an operation conducted weeks earlier. Born in Dunfermline Scotland Sept 2 1878 she moved to America at thirty living in Pawtucket and Fitchburg. She relocated to West Concord in 1920 with her husband and contributed to church and social groups including the Ladies Union West Concord Union Church Hawthorne Chapter Order of Eastern Star and the West Concord Woman's club. She is survived by her husband two brothers five sisters and will lie in state at the West Concord Union church with services set for Thursday at 1 30 pm conducted by Rev Alfred W Stone.

Concord Mary J. MacKenzie John R Stubbs West Concord Concord Junction MacKenzie Ladies’ Union West Concord Union Janet Sterling Fitchburg Elizabeth Kelly Lawrence Katherine Roundy Billericase Icra West Concord Union Church Alfred W. Stone

Grangers Hold Eighth Annual Halloween Dance

Grangers and friends attend the West Concord Patrons of Husbandry Halloween dance at Association Hall. Vaudeville acts by Leo Cassman and Martha Feeley drew applause as music and floor conditions pleased attendees. George A. Hodgdon chaired the committee with many officers and members assisting.

West Concord Annursnac Grange Association Hall Leo Cassman Westboro Martha Feeley Framingham George A. Hodgdon Josephine Pearce Edith Bailey Margaret Alexander Linnie L. _Hodgdon Harold Hall Beatrice Elms Guy Elms Leona Olsen

Ladies Aid Fair Salutes Generous Town Support

The annual Ladies Aid Society fair of the Methodist Episcopal Church met in the vestry last Thursday afternoon and evening. A large attendance contributed to a substantial sum for church expenses and welfare work. Mrs. Frank Peterson Mrs. Agnes Meauher and Mrs. Alfred Matson led the event.

Ladies’ Aid Society of The Methodist Episcopal Church Frank Peterson Agnes Meauher Alfred Matson

Lawton Silver Wedding Day Observed by West Concord Friends

Mr and Mrs Frederick E Lawton celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary in West Concord with a Boston theatre outing and a surprise home gathering of about 80 friends at 174 Commonwealth Avenue. The party featured a hidden silver gift, songs by Edward Loughlin and Mrs William Smith, monologues by Martin Gilligan, dancing, a Julia Lawton performance, and a cold collation. The Lawtons, married October 23 1904 in Maynard, have three sons Edward George Frederick and three daughters Julia Mary and Anna.

West Concord Frederick E. Lawton Boston Commonwealth Avenue Edward F. Loughlin William Smith Maynard Martin Gilligan Virginia Julia Lawton Concord Concord Jct Lawton George Frederick Mary Lawton Anna Lawton

Rutland prison camp officer transferred to Concord reform facility

A Rutland prison camp officer has been reassigned as a permanent guard at the Concord reformatory, moving from the Rutland site to the new post.

Frank Necaria Great Road Rutland Reformatory Concord

Gutteridge Reaches 25 000 Watches Repaired

George H. Gutteridge town treasurer and noted jeweler completed repair of his 25 000th watch yesterday. He opened his store in 1902 and has kept a record of every repair. At 10 am the milestone was reached and his father Wm. H. Gutteridge presented a bouquet in celebration.

George H. Gutteridge Gutteridge Wm. H. Gutteridge

League Bowling Scores Highlight Marlboro Splash

The Midland League games at Maynard rose with Collins of Marlboro taking top total while Lynch alley saw high rollers Reid with 123 and Les Penniman posting the three string total the Macey team swept four points over Concord Padula at Macey alleys.

Maynard Lynch Alley Collins of Marlboro Macey's Macey Concord Padula Reid Ang Les Penniman

Jersey cattle sale at Sinion Wood Farm Hathorne Mass

A sale of high testing registered Jersey cattle at J Cattle and Farm Sinion Wood Farm Hathorne Massachusetts near the Essex County Agricultural School three miles west of Danvers Square. The herd includes choice fresh cows open heifers bred bulls and an Accredited Herd with no abortions. Prospective buyers may inspect with owner Mr W A Wood and request a catalog from Jersey Sales Headg Sters Joe Morris Sale Manager Rvilfe Ohio.

Wood Farm Hathorne Mass Jersey Essex County Agricultural School Danvers Square W. A. Wood Joe Morris Rvilfe Ohio

Concord Municipal Light Board Seeks New Electric Offer

In August the Concord Municipal Light Board received a wholesale current offer from a lighting company but did not present it due to its form. The offer was withdrawn and a more amplified proposal has been received and will be considered for town meeting action.

Concord Municipal Light Board Cond Ed Electric Muminating Company Edison Electriclluminating Company Edward B Caiger August Ziegler Robert Bowser

Concord Elks Host District Deputy Visit and Plans

District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Frank B. Twitchell of Natick visited Concord Lodge of Elks with a fifty strong suite. The visit featured speeches, remarks by the suite, and refreshments. The Elks plan an entertainment for the Concord Town baseball team and will not field a 45 tournament team this winter due to insufficient players.

Concord Frank B. Twitchell Natick Massachusetts Wks Concord Lodge of Elks Elkshall Ifa Kelt H. Wesley Curtis Arlington Michael Burke Marlboro William Graham Murray Elks Concord Town Concord Lodge Hibernians K. of C

Halloween events highlight town high school and church

A Hallowe en party was held at the high school on Monday evening October 28 with games and treats such as apples doughnuts cheese and cider. James Gates returned from Tufts College to visit his parents Mr and Mrs E P Gates. A church Halloween party is planned for Friday at 8 o clock with a cordial invitation to all.

James Gates Tufts College E. P. Gates

Angie Knowlton Dies at 80 in West Acton

Mrs. Angie Knowlton longtime West Acton resident dies after short illness at 80. She owned a Hudon dry goods business years ago and served as chaplain of the Womens Relief Corps. Survived by daughter Gertrude Holt and Emma Evans and son Charles W Knowlton. five grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Baptiste Rev Jeffries officiating. Family lot at Hope Cemetery.

West Acton Angie Knowlton Knowlton Acton Hudson Woolworth Womans Relief Corps Charles W Knowlton Buffalo N. Y Besdes Baptiste Jeffries Hope Bural Fas

Testimonial for G Fowler by Troop 4 Hoy Scouts

Maynard Oct 30. The vestry of Union Congregational church hosted a surprise testimonial for G Fowler Troop 4 Hoy Scouts master of eight years. Former members Court of Honor and local leaders honored him with ten Victrola records. Fowler recently stepped back from active duties but offered help when needed.

Maynard Quyer Fowler Hoy Scouts Union Congregational Church Court of Honor F. M.gifford Harry Larkin Mens Fraternal League Hartwell Flood William Boicourt Assembly Harokiee America Harold Wilcox Akien -Young Teppo Hurme Alric French Philip Wilson

Middlesex County Extension Announces Community Meal Contest

The Middlesex County Extension Service in Concord announces a contest for best community meal with cash prizes of 25, 16 and 10 dollars. Open to clubs Granges churches and other organizations from Nov 1 through Feb 28 1930 entries must register at Extension Service headquarters at least two weeks before the meal for judging by Extension staff.

Middlesex ‘County Extension Service Everett Street Concord Extension Service

Joyous Circle Annual Supper At Odd Fellows Hall

More than 200 residents attended the Joyce Kanner Circle annual supper at Odd Fellows hall in Maynard. The event featured home cooked dishes donated for the meal, an entertainment program with Miss Eleanor Flaherty as mistress of ceremonies, and acts by local performers including violin, dance, recitations, and vocal selections.

Maynard Joyce Kanner Odd Fellows Hall Sauiaay Eleanor Flaherty Junior Flaherty Marion Hinds Marie Flaherty Harriet Moynihan Regina Ayotte Beth May Margaret Dineen Catherine Courplin Charleston Michaellombo Catherine Hoffman Bunny Dance Marie Plaherty M.—M. Dineen Cora Flannery Walter Fairbanks Francis Brayden John Horan Catherine Rush Alice Healy

Concord Woman's Club Schedule Includes Mental Hygiene Talk

Education Secretary Sybil Foster of the Massachusetts Society of Mental Hygiene will address the Concord Woman's Club at Veterans' Building next Monday at 3 PM on mental hygiene problems of childhood. On Wednesday November 6 a Current Events class begins at 3:30 PM, led by Mrs. Claude A. Gilson, in the same building. A charity event titled The Manhattan Marionettes is planned for Friday November 8 at 3:45 PM to benefit the Hindman school community.

Concord Woman’s Club Sybil Foster Massachusetts Society of Mental Hygiene Concord Woman's ‘Club Veterans’ Building Claude A. Gilson Manhattan Marrionettes Abbie M. Rolfeck Hindman G. Dee Norman

Bride on wedding tour dies after two weeks in Rochester

Mrs. Marton King Mansfeld dies in Rochester New York after an appendicitis operation during a wedding tour. Survived by husband, father John McKinley and four brothers. Funeral at St Bridget's with a large turnout as the family laid her to rest in the family lot.

Marton King Mansfeld Wie Betame John St. Bridgees Taurch Orpitni Rochester N.Y Eee Mr Mansfield Mis. T Brown Manfield Mansfield John mcKinley Street Freaué Didi Als William Brown Clifford Howard King Youngegin St. Bridget’s Cim Hey Edward ¥. Crowley Charles Hug Gab A. A. Hibert Joseph Dineeu John King Worcester Richard King Matthew King O'Hare Harry Q St. Bridget’s Cemetery

Seventeenth Anniversary Surprise For Lester Couple

Mr and Mrs Robert Lester of 29 Arthur Street were surprised Monday night on their seventeenth wedding anniversary. The party, planned by daughter Marion and Alice Murray, included a whist game with prizes and musical numbers. Guests attended from nearby households, and refreshments followed the entertainment.

Maynard Robert’ Lester Arthur Street Marion Alice Murray Lester West Acton Mae Weaver Mattie Fiske Henry Murphy Blaichard Weaver Hattié Fiske John Bamford Blanchard . Weaver Mary Dalak Worcester Magloire Lesage Margaret Murray Ida_Brooks Dorothea Bamford Harriett Bamford Kenneth Kirstead Mahony Willis Robert J. Lester

Planning Board Hearings Set for November 7 and 14

Sudbury's Planning Board will hold hearings at Town Hall on Thursday evenings November 7 and 14 to present the proposed Zoning System to citizens. Officials hope for a large attendance and free citizen expression to help the board continue its duties with confidence.

Sudbury

Acton Teachers Entertained School Committee Members

Acton teachers hosted a social for School Committee members to discuss district concerns and celebrate collaborative efforts with district educators and administrators. The event highlighted ongoing programs and community engagement.

Acton

Stoneham Edges Concord In Three Mile Cross Country Meet

Stoneham tops Concord High 29 to 4 on the Concord course as Brackley and Thompson of Stoneham tie for first in 17 minutes 5 seconds amid 23 runners. Concord’s lineup features many finishers in the top 10 with Captain Lawrence leading the way for Concord.

Concord Isham High School Capt. Lawrence Concord High School Concordine Stoneham Concordium See Eve Brackley Thompson Steam Brackley Shand Stinson Lawrence Hanley Drammy Brigham Nan Kerty Martin Anderson Young Kelley St. Thompson Engebretson Heenanty Lapham Phite Christenson G. Twichell Brothem Damon Asbjormson

New Distillery Planned in Concord Area

Rumor says a new distillery will be built in Concord occupying part of the old mill and a nearby building. Mr. H. Magon of Everett is said to be the director guiding the project.

They H. Magon Everett

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