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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1935
Page
1
The piece notes Mussolini's war posture and naval actions, Ethiopian protest in Addis Ababa, tax issues in America, political murders in Tokyo, and ongoing debates about science and the universe. It mentions speed records, safety campaigns, and references to European power dynamics and communism.
Arlington florist John Kelley won the first Acton Minute Man Road Race from Arlington to Acton in 1 hour 29 minutes 32 seconds. Bill McMahon and Labonte finished second and third as thirty runners started. USMAA won the team prize with 11 points. J Nokolainen earned much credit for the success of the event at Acton.
Miss Euphemia Hall died Friday at her sister Mrs. Howard Case home 36 Great Road Maynard. A 34 year resident she was 64 born in Scotland noted for respect and membership in the Maynard Woman's Club and Congregational Church Philatea class. Funeral Monday two in the home services by Rev. Matthew A. Valice with hymns by Beatrice Jordan and Mabel Tobin. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
Maynard William Naylor superintendent of the water department was among 16 Massachusetts officials honored in Providence for twenty five years of public service. He has also served as sewer department superintendent since April 1934 and received a certificate of merit.
The Fenn School starts the new year with about 60 boarding and day students. Headmaster Roger C Fenn announces the staff unchanged except for adding Miss Dorothy Meigs of Concord to assist music instructor Laurence R Grouse. Two football elevens, the Blues and the Golds, begin a series of games for the championship.
Flora M Babb was elected noble grand and Edith McAuslin vice grand at a Thursday lodge meeting in Odd Fellows hall. Marion J Butterworth won re secretary, Bertha L Whitney the financial secretary, with El y in a match at the Acton Fair Friday. Members of the victorious team included Henry the son Harold Fries Bean Ingham Everett Bemis and Leon Whitusy.
Nevala of the Kanto A C finished 16th in the Acton Minute Man road race earning the Henry Tolman trophy for the local honor. The 32 year old runner trained himself and enjoys racing and plans to enter future distant road races.
Margaret Sullivan of Main Street celebrated her 13th birthday Saturday evening. A group of boys and girls gathered at her home for games and movies, then moved to the dining room for cake and ice cream. Her mother decorated the table with a large birthday cake as gifts were opened.
Bedford resident Harold L. Churches, 29, Lowell. James E. Smith, 39, Dayton, Ohio. and Frank Hayes, 39, Needham were fined 25 dollars each in Concord District Court after being found guilty of beating a patient at the U S Veterans hospital in Bedford. They were discharged as hospital attendants by Dr. W Adams.
The Concerd Yankees defeated Deepon Aieedialine by a score of 13 to 0 in a football clash.
Nesta Manty a 60 year old farmer of Iron Works road North Sudbury was found dead by hanging on a boundary wire between property poles. Police and newly sworn Medical Examiner Dr Irving Armstrong said death was by self-inflicted hanging amid despondency over his wife’s illness and a quarrel with a neighbor. He leaves a wife a son in New York and a daughter in St Johnsbury Vermont.
Maynard Abraham Rubin of Harriman Court died this morning at his home after several months of illness. He was a member of the Mont Vale in Services Friday at the synagogue.
William W Hanson, town tree warden after William Bishop, reports the planting of forty trees and care for decayed specimens. He improved trees in Crowe park and urges more new plantings to enhance streets and parks, signaling support for a road association project.
Mrs Blanche Corbin recently moved to 2 Summitt Street is a noted ski and skating star who won the 220 and 440 yard dashes at the Orange Lake Newbury New York winter carnival in 1928 29. She serves as secretary treasurer of the Blue Streak Ski Club of Springfield which hosts a Chicopee ski jump and 135 members including champions Clem Curtis Anton LeKang Casey Jones Roy Mikkleson. A winter sports program to bring these champions for a demonstration this winter is under consideration.
A surprise shower for Miss Edith Farencei at the home of Angelo Taran in Waltham was held Monday night. The couple plan to marry on October 12 at St Bridget's church. Guests from Waltham Maynard and Hudson attended along with a program of games dancing music and refreshments. The bride-to-be received many gifts.
A plan proposes the WEA use Maynard canning facilities to preserve 86000 cans of fruit and vegetables. WPA supplies the produce and work is done by Maynard workers, offering long term jobs for sixteen people, mainly experienced women. The product will be distributed by the Federal WPA.
A United States government citation to wounded in action known as a Purple Heart was presented to Thomas J Smith at a meeting of Frank J DeMars Post AL Thursday night. Arley Lawrence, commander, announced officers for the coming year: Frank K Puesgee elected commander with Arley E Lawrence as historian, Rev James P Sherry chaplain, Michael Kynkiewicz sergeant at arms, and others.
Concord Town officers and citizens gathered at First Parish Meeting House to honor William D. Cross, twenty years Town Clerk and fifty years merchant on Mill Lane. Rev. Edward Perry Daniels led the service with Scripture, praising his integrity and service, followed by organ selections by Miss Angie M. Faunce.
Miss Gladys Frances Graham the daughter of Mr and Mrs William E J Graham of Commonwealth avenue announces her engagement to Charles C Hancock of Glover Vermont and Waltham. The couple plan a November wedding. Graham a Concord High School graduate and noted Scottish dancer and drum major has won many ribbons and prizes and formerly appeared on the Keith circuit. She is a Deputy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter. Mr Hancock is a member of the vesital somos Waltham.
Maynard faces Milford in a bold season opener as Coach Major Voacklys leads a young team with a new system and emphasis on tackling and blocking. Graduation thins the lineup to only three returning starters, while Milford is a dark horse opponent in a high energy, crowd anticipated debut.
The Maynard High School Class of 1929 schedules its second annual reunion and banquet for Saturday evening October 26 at the Grange Hall. A varied program includes games entertainment by class members a social hour dancing and a supper. Organizers aim for a large turnout and hope many will confirm attendance. The event will include a Halloween theme with the committee members listed.
Throngs visit the 19th annual Acton Fair under ideal weather. Major 8. Coal USA retired leads a capable organizing team as exhibits include a $50,000 coin and stamp collection, a fashion show, nurserymen’s displays, and pet shows. Schools close for Friday’s children’s day. fireworks end the event with numerous prize awards for flower and animal classes.
Maynard Lodge HK held its largest meeting of the season with sixteen candidates initiated. Guests from Concord Hudson Everett Cambridge and nearby towns attended. The lodge voted to relocate from the Wire Cooperative building to the Nay lor building on Main Street. An automobile raffle was authorized to boost the charity fund with tickets controlled by Noble Ogee and A. S. Crows.
C E and Fair announces a fair to be held in Mechanic Hall in October with entertainment at 6. Mrs Kelene leads fancy work including aprons and handkerchiefs, Frances Hawkes handles aprons and handkerchiefs, Flora Foster oversees food, Agnes Binks organizes supper.
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