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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1931
Page
5
A close-up shows the Prince of Wales and Prince George departing a dock for the Mid Deccan Golf Club in Bermuda. They play a round as the heir to the throne steps ashore en route to South America, with a photo caption noting the moment.
James notes anniversary of Peter Bulkeley founder and first minister of Concord and the first anniversary of Langdon Wacret Goddard descendant. Peter Bulkeley born Be fordshin Jamu Sh attended St. Dots College Cambridge and founded Concord as pastor until his death in 1650. His son Edward born 1614 became Marshfield minister. Edward’s daughter was Mendon’s first minister.
The Middlesex School rolled to a 6-0 victory as Sedigo and Vidichey GePberngoni starred in a shutout. Hollis contributed as right wing, while Peter Academy and Concord were among the seen teams in the match.
Mrs Philip Myer of Concord visits Mrs Berkeley Wheeler. Firemen battled a small attic fire at Rev A Morgan 105 Main Street last Tuesday, quickly extinguished. Mrs Reward H James sponsors a kindergarten led by Miss Eleanor Hidden at Mrs Squvadrito’s Bedford Street home.
The King's Daughters met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Charles J Foote's Main Street residence. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Hl Whittemore Brown and Mrs G Walter Vialle.
Concord Massachusetts church lists Sunday service at 10 45 Sunday School at 10 45 testimonial meeting Wednesday 7 46 reading room hours 2 to 6 weekdays closed holidays sermon subject Spirit to be read in all churches February 8 Golden Text Galatians 5 18 Bible passages John 4 24 and a Science and Health excerpt noting Spirit as the home and proper noun for God
The Concord Woman’s Cly through Mrs. Fowler, chairman of the committees on Non-employment, appeals for clothing and funds. There is secue need in Concord and Maynard. donations may be sent to Mrs Fowler, Crescent Road, and clothing left at 88 Main Street to aid those at home and neighbors.
Rev Smvth O Dexter conducts services and choir rehearsals at Trinity Church Concord Mass. Feb 5 7 20 p m for a choir rehearsal. Sunday Feb 8 Holy Communion at 9 50 a m and church school. Morning prayer and sermon. Thursday Feb 12 7 56 p m choir rehearsal.
Many members and guests attended a Wednesday bridge party hosted by Old Colony Chapter D A R at the chapter house to raise funds for Americanization and patriotic education. Mrs Rolfe Bradbury of North Acton chaired, with Miss Caroline P. Holden and Mrs Hor ton Edwards of the town assisting the chapter regent.
Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 56 won the weekly 45 tournament at Monument Hall edging Concord Council Knights of Columbus 35 33 and Concord Rod and Gun Club 82. Knights lead grand totals 383 points to 369 for Rod and Gun and 848 for Hibernians.
Percy R. Foss 25 wins the weekly open 25 bird skeet shoot at the Musketaqtad Sportsman's Club in West Concord, breaking 24 of 25 with teammates and rivals listed in results. The event showcased local shooters including Isaac Jongille and George Clark finishing near top scores, while attendance highlighted community sports activity.
The Men s Club postpones its February meeting from February 10 to February 17 to avoid conflicts in dates.
Harvard full back Paul A Fullain thrilled students with stories and urged sportsmanship. Concord High School principals and coaches outlined athletic plans as 17 girls field hockey letters and 20 football letters were awarded alongside cross country and baseball awards.
Corinthian Lodge will meet in the Masonic Temple Monday evening with Sherman Blair presiding. A supper will be served at 7 o'clock under the direction of Wes Duncan G. Chapman.
The Citizens' Caucus announces a meeting to nominate town officers for the Town Election held Tuesday Feb. 24. The session occurs at 8 o'clock next Monday in the Veteran's Building.
At the next Concord Woman's Club meeting on Monday at 9 in the High School auditorium, Cranford will be presented by club talent. Tea will be served.
Concord Rod and Gun Club to present a minstrel show February 5 6 and 7 in the Veterans Building under president F Nolan with high attendance expected. The club reports planting thousands of trout pheasants and birds in area brooks and ponds and lists officers and committees guiding the event and future skeet activities.
Four Concord youths earned prize money for warden work and garden exhibits. John Doyle of West Concord won first prize for an acre garden with 21 varieties and summer earnings near ten dollars from deliveries. George Magurn of Suds Road, Maurice Dee of Bedford Street, and John Botting of West Concord received second, third, and fourth prizes respectively.
The Young People's Religious Union of the First Parish hosted a Friday supper for 150 in the Meeting House vestry. Rev. Edward B Pattels of Santa Barbara spoke. Richard Geenmen led a theater showing of The Trysting Price by Booth Tarkington with a youth cast.
Major W Kenneth TL Blood is assigned as Institutor at the Coast Artillery School in Monroe Virginia after completing foreign service. He will be relieved from the Star Corps duty upon departure from Panama for NW Washington as a native on Copeard dua hon gtd ys comingstomed. Local sports notes report Concord High’s interclass basketball results with the top class five defeating sophomores 14 to 10 and juniors beating seniors 29 to 8.
More than a hundred attended St Bernard’s Whist Party at Monument Hall on Thursday evening directed by Terence McIlagh to benefit St Bernard’s church. Prizes were won by Joanna Kooey first, Martin Tobin second, Danie OBrien third, Eminent Wall fourth, James Gillon fifth, M Fraticelli sixth, Catherine Hayes seventh, Charles Castle eighth, Mary Kelley ninth, Anna Gouldin tenth, William Jr peeeive, John Algeo twelfth, McGann thirteenth, Dennit fourteenth, Agnes Clancey fifteenth, Mary O’Hara sixteenth, Hannah Morley seventeenth, Ward Cluhane eighteenth, Amtes TOR nineteenth.
Margaret F Colling and Rick O'Brien announce a benefit party for the ward's church and the erection of Terence J. Wednesday. Proceeds will support the project with tickets available at designated locations.
A modest gathering at the Corinthian Lodge hall featured a social party with refreshments and prize drawings. Mr and Mrs Walter Wirslow led prize winners while attendees included Mrs Wilskin, Mrs Whenteth, and other lodge members in a cordial evening.
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