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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1933
Page
2
Severe 50 year rainfall deluged New England forcing shut bridges and roads, halting rail service and air travel. One man died attempting a rescue, while four fishermen remained missing as storms eased and coastal towns assessed damage.
Funeral services for Clarence N Goward were held Sunday September 17 at 2 30 pm at St Matthews Church North Acton in a downpour. Attendants from Boston and local Masonic lodges attended with Rev Smith officiating and Appomval quartette singing. Bearers included J Sid White George A Richardson and others. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery where Acton Agricultural Society prepared a floral display.
Mrs John M Keyes announces an auction of antique and modern household items at 33 Main Street Concord on Wednesday September 27 1933 at 10 am. The sale includes a maple dining set chairs tables mirrors clocks рынка and a range of china glassware trunks chests and vintage furniture from North Bridge Faneuil Hall and the old Constitution. Proceeds go to Mrs Keyes with cash terms and lunch provided.
Mary Jane Griffith Taylor wife of Frederick W. Taylor longtime Massachusetts Reform atory official died Tuesday September 12 after a long illness. Funeral was held Friday at home 16 Commonwealth Avenue cremation ashes intered Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Born Lindsay Ontario October 7 1873 she lived 27 years in West Concord and was active in Concord Grange Patrons of Husbandry and the Friendly Circle. Survived by husband daughter Marion Taylor Boston son Frederick I. Taylor Boston half brother Robert R. Ringer Hing ham and sisters Gertrude Denny Seattle and Maude Keefe Washington DC.
Old Concord Chapter D A R will hold a rummage sale on Saturday September 23 at 1 30 in the building of the Middlesex Motor Company on Walden Street. There will be many useful articles including novelties for sale and a musical evening hosted by Albion Metcalf at Reading featured Miss Mary Haskell Lothrop.
Dr J M Brigham chiropodist-podiatrist treats men women and children for coins bunions club foot and ingrown nails. painless service hours nine to six daily with Thursday and Saturday evenings, upstairs over Page Odd Fellows, Marlboro.
Long memorial notes the death of Clarence N Goward on September 12 1933 in North Acton. The piece honors his Masonry character devotion to Acton welfare and loving partnership with his wife calling him a gentle strong man and pledging to emulate his virtues.
Senator Walsh will address a memorial tribute to General Pulaski by the Polish community of Maynard on October 15. A large Clinton Polish delegation will participate in the parade and memorial services. A window of St John Kanty was donated to St Casimir's church by Mr and Mrs Michael Gudzinowicz. their names were omitted in a previous donor list.
The annual rummage sale to aid Concord Girl Scouts will be held Saturday October 7 in their quarters. Clothing hats shoes dishes and furniture will be offered by friends who wish to support the cause.
Maynard boards and a welfare committee backed local gardens and a canning factory run with supervision by Donald Lent and Massachusetts State College professors. The plant uses a steam roller for live steam and releases canned produce for winter distribution to reduce welfare costs. Canned outputs include 849 string bean cans, 2391 tons of tomatoes, 253 beet cans, with Gardens near Alumni field delivering carrots cabbage squash and beets. Harvests expected to increase with ongoing planting and threshing plans.
Hawthorne Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star opened the fall season at the Masonic Temple hosting Past Matrons and Past Patrons with a turkey supper led by Mrs. Helen P. Loring. A meeting elected Mrs. Beulah F. Bair president. memorial service for Mrs. Isabelle Laurence. upcoming musical comedy Listen to Me announced for Sept. 28 and 29. Seth Parker program by Melrose group entertained guests.
Rev Mathew A Vanes spoke on the N R A code and the moving picture Damaged Goods during Sunday services at Union Congregational Church Mrs Leslie McGarry led a Young People meeting at six The Phila thea class enjoyed a Cook s Tour about town Monday night A choir rehearsal under Gavin Taylor will be held Thursday night
Acton Frankin. R Knowlton longtime cigar maker and former adjutant of Isaac Davis Post G A R died Sunday at his West Acton home in his 87th year. Born March 2, 1847 in Swanville Maine he served in the First Maine Heavy Artillery with campaigns at Cold Harbor North Anna and Petersburg. Survived by wife Jen Hall and several children funeral held at home with Baptist service. burial in Mt Hope Cemetery.
The VFW Auxiliary held a Friday whist party at headquarters with prizes awarded to Frank Byron Mic Leland Campbell Gladys Fraser Helena Suprent Annie White G A Hodgdon Mabel Holley and many others. A second Auxiliary whist event is planned for next Friday night. Mrs Mabel Holley presided at the group’s meeting last night.
Rain could not dampen the Ancestors Sunday observance at Sudbury Centre Meeting House. Rev William Channing Brown led the service with Rev Edward Perry Daniels delivering a keynote on “hen, and Now.” Miss Sarah E Pratt described church history and repairs financed by salvaged timber and framed pictures from the old tower.
A Grange gathering at Grange hall drew overflow crowds and many state Grange officers including Overseer L T Brightman. The evening featured music and dancing with entertainment titled That Awful Liar performed by Marion Whitney Shepler Dorothy Alving and Ellis Savkoski. A Middlesex Central Pomona delegation and Maynard attendees planned to join a Lincoln meeting that evening.
Maynard Masons elected Harold Merriam as master at the annual Charles A. Welch Lodge A F and A M meeting held at Manele Temple. Officers named for the year include Harold Merriam master Harvey N. Fairbanks senior warden Edmund junior warden Gave Tay treasurer and Merton Mi secretary. Frank Lane provided a monologue and a supper followed the meeting under MacLane's direction.
A barn owned by B. M. Johnson Sudbury Centre was destroyed by fire of determined origin. A new automobile a bicycle and a quantity of miniature airplanes built by Mr Johnson were damaged. Quick work by Fire Chief W Davison prevented damage to the house and nearby structures.
The Acton event opened Friday with cloudy damp skies and reduced outdoor activities. Despite rain, attendance held steady with evening crowds, fireworks, and a school parade. Winners received many canned goods and fruit prizes, including blue ribbons for several entries.
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