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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1933
Page
5
A kitchen column promotes a Cham Mouse dish as a festive main course with a ring mould presentation and a crisp lettuce bed, followed by Corn Rolls and a Fairy Flot dessert. Recipes include gelatine ham mousse, corn rolls, and an orange-rapefruit sherbet with lady fingers. Sent by Miss Mary Shepherd of Ayer Massachusetts.
Mrs Sarah C Petetiel formerly of Lynn died at the Deaconess Home for Aged Women on Nine Acre Corner Road. Funeral held at Richardson Funeral Home on Lafayette Street yesterday afternoon. Junior Prom Feb 17 Concord High School plans event with Norman Daily orchestra at the high school.
A vintage advertisement urges daily discipline in saving with Louisa M Alcott quotes. It promotes accounts and maturing shares valued at two hundred dollars in March 1934, with 5 percent interest compounded quarterly and monthly deposits starting February 15th.
Sunday service and Sunday School set for 10 45 with a midweek testimonial meeting at 7 45 each Wednesday. Reading Room open and tours 2 to 6 pm on weekdays. Soul is the Lesson Sermon topic read in all Churches of Christ Scientist on February 12. Biblical and Christian Science citations include Matthew 9 27 30 and Psalm 66 8 9 plus Science and Health page 210.
Rev S O Dexter rector emeritus and Rev Charles R Peck announce a Lincoln address by Melville C Freeman of Boston at Trinity Church on February 12 morning schedule includes Holy Communion and church school with an 8pm vestry meeting and Thursday choir rehearsal at 7 50 pm Freeman previously spoke on George Washington in November and delighted listeners in that sermon
F Norman Peterson and Leon ard J. Smith have formed the Concord Oil Company to sell Standard Oil of New Jersey products in Concord Bedford and Lincoln They offer daily delivery of fuel furnace motor and range oils and use the slogan Service Quality and Satisfaction Beacon Oil trucks will deliver.
Our Lady Help of Christians Social Club hosts a low mood dance tonight in Warnerhall West Concord. Club president David Sheehan chairs the dance committee with Joseph Bartolomeo, Mark Frawley, Alex McKachern and Anna Ryin assisting. A prize will be awarded for the best depression themed costume.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the West Concord Union church met Wednesday evening with President Mrs John Olsen presiding. Mrs John Webber of Swampscott, previously from Concord and now working as a local worker in Lynn, gave an engaging talk on her field of work.
David J. Hayes of Concord visits and is ill with pneumonia at the home of Sergeant and Mrs. Marshall Witherell on Thoreau Street. The Enterprise notes the birth of a son to Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Palmer of Brookline, January 30 at Baker Memorial Hospital, making Mr. and Mrs. John G. Morse grandparents. Dr. Robert Walker spoke to Lawrence Academy students about reformatories and why boys go wrong, praising the academy. A new chorus led by Rev. Edward P. Daniels forms, with Philip D. Davis as chair, Miss Marian A. Barker and Mrs. Leon F. Foss on committees, amid broad local interest.
The Enterprise extends congratulations to Wentworth Stewart editor and publisher on the fifth anniversary of the Concord Journal. The paper has earned its place as a Concord institution and is wished long life in local journalism.
On Tuesday afternoon last week the Concord Musical Club met at Miss Anice Pepper's home for a humorous music program. Antoinette Watson and others played piano or sang, with a full ensemble including violoncello selections and a soprano quartet. A luncheon followed with Mrs. Allen French and Miss Eugene Marie Foss serving.
Corinthian Lodge A F and A M will meet in the Masonic Temple Monday evening with Worshipful Master Philip C Holden presiding. A supper at seven o clock is planned under Mrs Duncan G Chapman before the degree ceremonial.
Hawthorne Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star holds its regular meeting at Masonic Temple this evening following a card party at o'clock. Mrs Cora MacLeod heads the organizing committee and Mrs Elizabeth Jenness chairs the refreshments. The session is the first with officers installed in January led by Worthy Matron Miss Gladys F. Graham and Worthy Patron Austin D. MacRae.
Mrs Maria Caroline Kelley Cann widow of Howard W Cann died at Emerson Hospital of heart trouble on Wednesday. Born in Yarmouth Nova Scotia she moved to the United States about 200 years ago and lived in Concord before serving as matron at Perkins Institute for the Blind Water town. She retired two years ago to Gloucester and returned to Concord last December. Funeral was held Friday in Nova Scotia. She is survived by her son James Cann of 15 Everett Street.
The Rev Alfred W Stone preached on The Most Interesting Subject in the World at morning service and spoke to children on The Paper Carrier. The Christian Endeavor Day service honored the society's history with a talk by Miss Marguerite Leighton and welcomed new members.
Otto Boreson won first prize for highest score and a special prize at the fifth Whist party of Concord Lodge of Elks in Elk Hall. Mrs. Mors Kelley also won a special prize. John Bartolomeo won a gold five dollar prize for largest total series score. Other winners included several named participants and consolation prize went to Arched CC Davis. A new series begins tomorrow evening in Elks Hall under Lovell George.
Cold readings dominated Middlesex County early Monday with Concord near zero. Arlington and Carlisle hit two degrees above, Lexington recorded three, and Concord noted six above on the Weather Bureau thermometer. Last month’s low in Concord was four above on January 1, with subzero readings in December.
The Emerson Society of the First Parish Unitarian Church met in the church vestry Sunday evening. A pre-meeting supper was served by the Women's Association. Dean Lee S. McColester of Tufts Crane Theology School was guest. Edward Prac presided as Rev Dr Mecolester spoke on Universalism. The gathering ended with a candle light service led by Miss Carolyn Hosmer.
A Sunday service at the First Parish Meeting House Concord observed Young Peoples Sunday. The meeting was conducted by Miss Ruth Pourpiciins Miss Sophie Chamberlin and ward True. Mr Bradford Gale of Tufts College preached the sermon.
Funeral services for Frank Sielicki age IS held Friday morning at St Casimir Church with a requiem mass celebrated by Rev John Daiek pastor. Burial followed at St Bridget Cemetery.
In a Friday round at Monument Hall the Ancient Order division scored 22 points to lead Concord Council Knights of Columbus and Concord Rod and Gun Club. Capt William Eh Dee’s Hibernian team led with 17 games. Capt Thoms DuBergers No 1 Red and Goat Club and Capt Michael O Loughlin’s No 1 Wrights of Columbus tied for second with 10. Grand totals show Kingouts 452 and Hibernians 472 with Rod and Gun Club 4.
A regular drill of the Concord Artillery was held at the State Armory on Monday night. Classes covered close order drill, rifle manual, and pistol manual. The non commissioned officers school met Thursday night with Sergeant Saunders teaching sighting and aiming and Lieut Hutchinson teaching pistol disassembly and assembly.
West Concord Union Church in Massachusetts offers morning worship at 10 30 am with a sermon titled Creative Living The church school meets at noon and a Christian Endeavor service at 6 pm on Sunday February 12 afternoon activities include a Helping Hand Society gathering February 11 at 2 30 pm and Church Family Night with turkey supper February 15 followed by entertainment under 5 Thompson Blood chairing plus a choir rehearsal on February 17 at 7 pm
The Sunday evening sermon focused on living righteously as "Are You on the Square" by Pastor Evans of Pais in Siarlan. The discussion addressed personal integrity and public conduct with emphasis on daily faithfulness.
Concord High School Debating Club opened its season with a win over Lawrence Academy Groton on the topic Should the United States Recognize Soviet Russia Immediately. Judges included Allen French and Harold C Callum.
The annual citizens caucus to nominate town officials is scheduled for February 13 at Span in the Veterans Building. Election set for February 27 and annual meeting follows in March. Registrations open February 7 at Harvey Wheeler School and February 11 at the Town Hall. caucus nomination papers due February 15. other nominating papers due by February 14.
C F Sheldon spoke at the Criedredators Chub meeting presided by President Bu Lefely TL Pratt. The talk covered credit experiences with Charlies Fo Shella Mandeer of the Merchunt Bureau of Boston and noted the speaker's connection to a Boston store and a growing membership of over clans establishments.
Hudson chev and Mid Murphy of St Michaels announce sub church renovations will create a special worship space. When completed, it will be dedicated at the first mass on March fdeas with a new chapel altar and Stations of the Cross donated by parish groups. Father Doran will offer the first mass before the new altar and dedicate the chapel.
Akroyd Post Drum and Bugle Corps will rehearse this evening at the G AR building Both drum and bugle sections to report there as scheduled This short notice confirms a local band practice session for Marlboro residents and participants
The Elks Lodge presented a life card to A Geo Gilman at a large gathering, honoring his seven valued years of service to the lodge and his counsel to the Ellis Building Association. The ceremony featured Lodge leaders and attendees from distant posts.
A Legion unit plans a Wild Goose Party with entertainment refreshments and dance videos for a game night. Officials include Mra Lbey Pitzecruld president of Marthora Unity Mb Verio Pint Berka Ut Mither Stuth Miayamiare Unit and Jota To Finnerty directs music and program tasks with volunteers assisting.
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