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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1929
Page
1
Sudbury residents face a harsh drought and scarce wells. Charles H. Way warned years ago and mapped a plan for a town water system. An upcoming annual town meeting will discuss steps to avoid repeat water shortages and fire protection gaps.
A Sudbury gathering Friday afternoon featured a social luncheon followed by bridge. Mrs. G W. led with the high score as Harland H. Rogers attended a pleasing party. The event included a bridge game among the young attendees and centered on her daughter Loig.
Miss Helen Louise Jacobs daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Jacobs of Claremont New Hampshire and Edward Townsend of Claremont wed in West Concord on a Wednesday afternoon services held by Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone. The bride wore imperial blue georgette and velvet coat with a Talisman roses bouquet. Bridesmaids included Mrs Edith Comeau Bailey in red and white with gladioli. The couple planned to live in Claremont after a wedding trip.
The Maynard lodge of Elks will be instituted at Waltham street hall on September 22 with a charter and membership pledge. Exalted ruler William Y and others will lead the afternoon ceremony, followed by a dinner and evening program. A parade, street decorations, and a national flag display are planned with local officials and Maynard Elks aiding in preparations.
William H. Dee was chosen Grand Knight for the coming year at Concord Council No. 287 Knights of Columbus. Officers include Joseph H. McKenna as deputy grand knight Terrence J. McHugh as secretary and David J. Sheehan as treasurer. The installation is set for October 8 with arrangements committee named. The next meeting is September 17.
A regular Legion Auxiliary meeting was held at Legion headquarters. A Halloween party is planned for October with Margaret Hird chairing the arrangements committee. Grate Sweeney, president, joins Middlesex County Legion Auxiliary executive board and will oversee officer installations. Anna Manion to be state president at October 12 ceremonies in Boston Station Hotel. luncheon reservations via local president.
The Concord High squad lists 15 lettermen of 35 candidates with captains and veterans spread across quarterback and backfield roles. Key players include Charlie Garrett Gordon Cunningham Edward Flannery Dee Bill McCrthy Reed Beharrell Hal McGrath Jim Denton Jack Haggerty and others shaping the opening season at Arlington.
South Sudbury residents report a very offensive odor rising from the brook passing through the section and threaten Board of Health action if conditions do not improve.
Rev George Loring Thurlow assumes the pastorate at the Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord. The ceremony included a morning service and music by Miss Marion W Eld and Miss Katherine Gookin with Miss Esther Davis singing. Thurlow, a Colgate graduate and former pastor in Skowhegan and Easthampton, brings wartime chaplaincy and Protestant ministry to a congregational church rebuilding after a recent fire. He and his wife Brayton Anderson Thurlow have four children.
Concord observes the dedication of a flagpole donated by James J. Mansfield Post American Legion at Emerson Playground. A six o'clock ceremony features a bugler with "To the Colors," a 21-gun National Salute by the Concord Independent Battery, and formal handover to town officials. The event closes with retreat and a flag lowering followed by residents singing The Star Spangled Banner.
Maynard reports the Enterprise cup tournament begins with two classes class A and class B. The top sixteen in each class advance after initial matches, followed by elimination to determine the cup winner. Club members show strong interest and anticipate many entrants in the qualifying rounds. The cup will be awarded to the winner in a fasnacy exhibition in the window of George H. Guteridge.
The Sudbury D A R gathering last Saturday at Goulding's Antique Shop was well attended. Regent Mrs Nellie Rice Fiske presented papers on the Old Pantry School House and other local historic sites. The chapter invites more items for their collection and study from residents.
The text notes Vodoklys and Booed school with West Groton of the Middlesex go team this season as part of a local college sports effort.
Concord Art Association presents modern expressionist works at the Concord Art Centre through October. The collection features John H. Frazer and George Hollowell, Dodge Macknnte, Robert B Woodward, Leon Kroll, Maurice Stern, and Maurice Prendergast among others, plus watercolors and color reproductions after Van Gogh and Cezanne.
The Board of Assessors announced a tax rate of 26 dollars per thousand of valuation for Maynard, up from 25 per thousand last year. They cited higher appropriations and increased maturing debt as reasons, noting total charges for 1929 at 322,497.39 with credits and a balance of 179,019 to be raised by taxation. Ron poll tax and automobile excise figures show over 1,500 poll tax entries and 1,232 personal or real estate tax receipts to date.
Mrs Alice Virginia Hote Rose wife of Alvord H Rose longtime Concord resident of 18 Banks Street dies at home. Funeral will be private with burial at local cemetery. She is survived by her husband and a daughter Mrs Rose.
The Acton Agricultural Association announces enlarged fairgrounds and a busy schedule for September 14 1929 featuring Midway Horse Show Dog Show junior department exhibits American Legion parade band concert and a grand firework display with a late auction of exhibits fruits and donated items closing the event for 1929. The program includes a 3:30 pm junior procession from the D A monument and a 7 pm vaudeville show followed by full evening entertainment.
James Prosper, a forty year resident of Maynard, died suddenly Friday night after working at the Agéavet mill. He fell ill around 8:46 p.m. and passed away about 11:30 p.m. The funeral service was held at St Bridget’s Church with Mass and burial in St Bridget’s Cemetery. Survivors include family and friends who paid respects.
Mr and Mrs Charles Ryan of 9 Summit street Magnara celebrated the 40th anniversary of their Cohasset wedding on Sept 6 1839 with a family reunion at their residence. They received a purse of gold while joined by their children and grandchildren including Charles Galigher Edward Ryan James Connolsey and Ryan Jr. The couple, both in good health, were aided by relatives and Mr Ryan works as an agate tender at the Assabet Mill.
Maynard September 11 The Skeiks football team squad of ambitious candidates sweltered through practice under coach Al Lever. Most candidates are in good condition and local pro teams are expected to schedule games here when the season begins. The first game is expected September 29. A concession bid for hot dogs will be awarded to the highest bidder with sealed bids filed with coach Al Lever.
West Concord closes a successful season under Waldo McWilliams. The team won a majority of its games against fast competition.
John J Donohue of Massachusetts has been reappointed as District Deputy by State Deputy John B Swift. The appointment includes Concord and related Knights of Columbus leadership.
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