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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1924

Page

2

Claflin Family Hosts Weekend Guests In Waltham

Maynard residents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Claflin and daughter Patricia visited Mrs. James Claflin on Sudbury Street for the weekend. Miss Margaret Duggan returned to work at the Assabet Mill sewing room after a long absence. Mary Jackman is reported improved at St Elizabeth's Hospital where she has been treated for several weeks.

Joseph Claflin Patricia Waltham James Claflin Sudbury Street Margaret Duggan Assabet Mill Mary Jackman St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

Maynard Coach Raps Concord Team After Sunday Game

Joe Buster White former manager and current Maynard coach criticizes Concord’s lineup as the worst seen in the series. He laments past players and urges Concord to field a stronger team for next Saturday’s junction clash to restore town pride and sportsmanship.

Joe Buster) White Maynard Concord Buster Represe al Wilson Dicks Loftus Jack Goulding Pat Hayes Eddie Loughlin Waynard

Near Fatal Car Spill In Stow Injures Passenger

Peter Sankiecz narrowly escaped losing his nose when a Ford driven by Stanley Derwiski sped from a woodpile on Acton Road near Tuttle Farm. Sankiecz suffered severe cuts and six stitches. Derwiski faces charges of driving without a license and improper rights. The case was held until Sankiecz’s hospital condition improves.

Peter Saukiecsz Summer Street Stanley Derwiski Tuttle Farm Stow Acton Road Derwiski Sankiecz Marlborough Hospital Peter Larsen

West Acton Church Screens Moving Pictures

A church try out of moving pictures drew a large audience last Sunday night. In a future permanent setup, lights will improve and the screen will be larger. The film Scenes of the Rockies was good but light was poor. the principal feature As We Forget inspired and taught spiritual lessons based on the book of Philemon. An important church business meeting is scheduled for Friday at eight, followed by observance of Lay Day the next morning.

Rockies Philemon

Church Circulation Notes Laymen's Sunday Rally Sunday

A minister's brief remarks accompany a mailed circular letter announcing Laymen's Sunday and Rally Sunday in the following week. The church intends to mobilize participation and emphasize outreach and communal gathering.

Birthday Social for Mae Jackson Held at J K Wetherbee Home

On Saturday evening September 19 the home of J K Wetherbee hosted Mae Jacksons birthday celebration. Twenty three friends attended, bringing gifts as a social evening unfolded with cake and refreshments. Whist featured with Wetherbee among the players and a list of attendees followed.

J. K. Wetherbee Mae Jackson Wetherbee J. P. Fletcher Gene FE. Fletcher L. C. Hastings Breen Currier Haney Mrn Fairbanks Alice Fairbanks L. E. Reed E. W. Reed Beatrice Stroud Freda Barent Alice Franklin Chandler Mary Pratt Walter Blake Lizzie Tuttle

Washington street visitor and class officers named

John N. Winkley of New York visits sister Mrs Marion Ballou in Hudson for the weekend. The Junior Class M H 8S elect officers George Elson president Andrew Fardy vice president Ruth Foster secretary and Harland Larkin treasurer.

John N. Winkley New York City Marion Ballou Hudson George Elson Andrew Fardy Ruth Foster Harland Larkin

Maynard Mills Optimistic Amid Textile Upturn

Local Maynard mills see an era of good business as Maynard W P Co expands samples in New York. Industry officials expect orders to absorb double capacity and foresee full operation within weeks despite wider market uncertainties.

The American Woolen Co New York Maynard Mayard Amos

Furnished Rooms To Let In Maynard At 107 Coscord St

Two furnished rooms available for rent at 107 Coscord Street Maynard. Apply in person or call 122 4 for details. Advertisement.

Coscord St. Maynard

Maynard Citizens Alliance Campaign Committee Formed

Last Friday Maynard residents created the Maynard Citizen's Alliance Campaign Committee with W H Curteridge as chairman and Joshua Naylor as secretary to campaign for Referendum 3 in the November election. The notice invites supporters of strict law enforcement and prohibition to join. The article also notes Union Congregational Church events with sermons and group suppers.

Citizens of Maynard Maynard Citizen’s Alliance Campaign Committee W H Curtteridge Joshua Naylor

Card of Thanks for Misa Eliza Roberts

A note of gratitude from Mrs Lucy Sagar to friends who sent sympathy after the sister’s passing.

Misa Eliza Roberts Lucy Sagar

Championship Cup to be Presented at Early Date

Robert Jester of the American Woolen Co Labor Board will present the championship cup won by the Assabet Nine at OC Drechsler’s mill. Rumor says players will receive a testimonial at presentation. Bob Lester praises the team for loyalty and sacrifices to bring the title to Maynard. Lost diamond ring sought. found items include a ladies neck chain and wallet.

Robert Jester American Woolen Co Labor Board American Woolen Co Assabet OC Drechsler Bob Lester Maynard

Local Graduates Return to CHS and Visitors

Clara Martinson and three CHS 1924 graduates Mary Lemon Ethel MacRae and Helen Connell were recent visitors at Concord High School. A car crash on Sudbury road left William O Brien with facial and limb injuries and Patrick Hurley with head and neck injuries. Both men faced drunkenness related charges and O Brien was charged with operating under the influence.

Clara Martinson Mary F Lemon Ethel MacRae Helen Connell William O'Brien Brattle Place Arlington Patrick Hurley Grove Street Sudbury Road O'Brien Hurley Laquor

Tennis Draws Set For Concord High Tourney

The boys tennis tournament at Concord High draws include J Arkin against F Gordon, odd versus D Marks, R Holland against T T Macdonald, H Peterson against I Dexter, A Clark against W Toohey, N Illolland against G Johnson, W Beardell against G Donaldson, V Cook against J Peterson, C Peterson against F Dee, R Appleby against F Shaw, C Ferguson against J McCabe, Allyn Beardsell versus Arthur Beardsell, H Hansen against Rodfish.

Concord High School J . Arkin F Gordon Odd D Marks R Holland T T Macdonald H Peterson I Dexter A Clark W Toohey N Ilolland G Johnson W Beardell G Donaldson Cook J. Peterson C. Peterson F. Dee R Appleby F Shaw C Ferguson J McCabe Allyn Beardsel Arthur Beardsell H Hansen Rodfish

Readers dispute Sunday roadside sales in farming town debate

A letter to the editor argues against enforcing strict Sabbath rules in Concords urging tolerance for farmers selling produce and refreshments on Sundays. The writer challenges calls to close roadside stalls noting farm laborers’ long hours and transient buyers, and questions why other businesses would stay open.

The Enterprise Gorge M Weed Board of Selectmen Citizen

Live and Let Live Slogan Urges Economic Progress

A citizen laments Sunday sale bans for storekeepers and urges entering roadside store business to gain small profits for farmers. He argues hard work and risks deserve reward and calls others to seize opportunities with the slogan Live and Let Live.

Citizen

A Cross Co sale resumes amid Acton Fair run Friday

Mrs Edith Flynn is found not guilty on three charges including promoting a lottery after a Superior Court session. The judge directs a not guilty verdict on all charges following a raid by Watch & Ward agents last year. A late weekend gathering at the Rolfe Bradbury home hosted by the Young People's Christian Union of the South Acton Universalist church, with pastor Rev Charles A Haney, ends with refreshments.

Acton Clarence A Cross Co Edith Flynn Superior Court Flynn Watch & Ward Society

Public official Mullin seriously ill at St Elizabeth's Boston

James Mullin, a well known public official, is seriously ill at St Elizabeth's hospital in Boston. A kitchen shower for Miss Julia Sheehan at Brown's Camp Lake Boon on Tuesday evening featured many gifts from Maynard Hudson Cambridge Marlboro and Boston. Music games and refreshments completed the merry party.

James Mullin St Elizabeth’s Hospital Boston Julia Sheehan Brown's Camp Lake Boon Miss Sheehan Maynard, Hudson Cambridge Marlboro

Miss Donnegan Returns to Riverside Theatre Stage after Accident

Pianist Miss Madeline Donnegan resumes performances at the Riverside Theatre after a two week layoff from an auto accident near Arlington Heights. She sustained cuts abrasions and a sprained wrist but was warmly welcomed back by Manager Davis and the theatre staff.

Madeline Donnegan Riverside Theatre Miss Donnegan Boston Maynard Arlington Heights Davis

Concord Junction West Concord Union Church Notices

The pastor will preach at both morning and evening service. The Church School meets 12:00. A contest for membership begins in the Senior Endeavor Society. An Intermediate Society forms, with most old members joining. Junior Society meets at 3. Tuesday 2:30 Ladies Union, 7:30 Midweek, Friday 8:00 Union Club meeting.

West Concord Union Ladies Union Union Club

American Legion Auxiliary Holds Meeting at Legion Hall

Joyous gathering noted as members enjoyed an evening with the American Legion Auxiliary. After returning to the Legion Hall, attendees conducted a brief business meeting.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Keep Working Urges Thos A Miller 86 Marlboro Shoemaker

Thomas A Miller aged 86 years the oldest active Marlboro shoemaker refuses to retire. He has worked over 75 years with Rice and Hutchins Shoe Co and 42 years as an edge trimmer. Born in Ann Arbor Michigan he has lived in Marlboro nearly 50 years and plans to keep working while physically able.

Marlborough Thomas A. Miller Marlboro Miller Rice & Hutchins Shoe Co Mr. Miller Ann Arbor Mich

Knights Elect Officers for Coming Year

The annual election of officers of council 81 Knights of Columbus was held last night at the K of C hall. P. Robert Callahan was chosen Grand Knight, Dr John A Kelleher was elected deputy grand knight, Timothy J Harris became financial secretary, and Thomas C Roche was elected recording secretary.

Marlborough Council 81 K of C P. Robert Callahan John A Kelleher Timothy J Harris Thomas C. Roche

Marlboro Lodge elects officers and plans installation

Secretary Walter Crotty chosen as chancellor and George Forrest as inside guard with John Manning outside guard Thomas King warden Alfred Riant trustee for three years and Atty John O Connell Fitzgerald advocate. Delegates to state convention chosen grand knight David OBrien and Robert Callahan to represent. past grand knights Timothy J Harris and Joseph Lynch as alternates. Memorial mass set for Oct 12. Marlboro Building Corp to receive funds. installation scheduled in about two weeks with a large affair planned.

Walter Crotty George Forrest John Manning Thomas King Alfred Riant Atty John O'Connell Fitzgerald David O’brien Robert Callahan Timothy J Harris Joseph Lynch Board of Trustees Marlboro «Oor © Building Corporation

Spanish War Veterans to Dedicate Marlboro Hiker Monument

Departmental Commander Peter O. Shea will speak at Marlboro on Oct 12 for the dedication of the Hiker monument. Shea and staff will also attend Gardner on Oct 16 for the 25th anniversary celebration.

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