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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1934
Page
5
Decor by Marjorie Thorsch features a silver grey pin striped corduroy chair and ottoman backing a window group with venetian blinds. Soft dotted rugs, white glass curtains, green over draperies, and knitted cellophane create a modern, refined ambience with unusual suavity through light.
Congregational Church Trinitarian announces Rev. George L. Thurlow will begin his Lenten sermon series on The Lord's Prayer at 10 45 a m Sunday February 25 with church school at 9 30 a m and a luncheon at 5 45 p m followed by evening services. Miss Gertrude R Anderson sister of Mrs Thurlow of Thorawaddy Burma India will speak on Bruma work and display curios. Midweek service Wednesday February 28 at 7 46 p m with Rev Stephen Lang of Somerville as speaker.
Mrs Jennie Viscarelli topped the new Grange whist series high score to win first prize at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Edward A Comeau on Main Street West Concord. Runners up included Mrs Ruth Hendrickson Mrs John Sullivan and David C Sullivan with consolation prizes to Miss Elizabeth Pickard and Joseph Santora. A second party is planned for tonight at Mrs Elwood P Sweet's home.
The party at Odd Fellows hall Monday evening featured a box lunch by the ladies and games and dancing. The Willow Rebekah Lodge Past Grands host a bridge and whist party Friday evening at Mrs. Edward A. Comeau's Main Street home.
Hudson MecBivy is back from Massachusetts General Hospital after treatment. The Federated Church dinner scheduled for yesterday noon was postponed due to the severe storm. The Just-A-Few club plans a Friday night meeting at Miss Charlotte Nowlan’s Washington street home with a large turnout anticipated. Thelma Leary of Lynn visits grandmother Mrs. Mary Hatch during vacation. The Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary 30 holds annual inspection Tuesday night February 27 in Memorial hall High street with public supper at 6 30. Flora Whitney of Worcester will be the inspecting officer.
The organized Class of the Methodist church which was to meet at Mrs Cora Marshs Cottage street last night postponed to next Tuesday night February 27th
A cook explains that cake lightness comes from good baking powder and careful use. Two rules are essential: measure the recommended amount and avoid excess to prevent heavy results. The advice emphasizes precise proportions and thorough mixing for best texture.
Among the guests of honor at the Police Ball at the State Armory last week Monday were Judge Edward B. Caiger, Chairman Raymond Wheeler of the Concord Selectmen, Selectman Edward W. Sheehan and H. Whittemore Brown Clerk of Court Edward F. Loughlin, Capt. John C. Dolan, Corp. Rhodes of the State Police, Police Chiefs James J. Sullivan of Lexington, Fred Sullivan of Bedford, Michael Foley of Acton, Fire Chief John Olsen, and their ladies, and Miss Madeline Ryan, Assistant clerk of Court.
Division 56 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians met at Monument hall with President William H. Dee presiding. The group decided to move the annual St Patrick's Day program to Monday evening March 19 with Edward Flannery as chairman.
Ash Wednesday services were held at St Bernard's Catholic Church at the Center and at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, marking the solemn observance.
The January report shows 24 surgical cases 4 obstetrical cases and 11 infants born. Our patients treated total 34 with 26 operations 59 X rays and 155 lab tests. Hospital census ranged from 8 to 16 with 48 admitted and 43 discharged. Daily averages were 13.2 in 1934 and 17.2 in 1933.
In Concord, the club championship final rounds determine the winners. Mr. and Mrs. William Faversham Jr. beat Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Stevens Jr. 8-15 15-5 15-10 in mixed doubles. Michael Cody Jr. and Richard F. Wood defeated Burleigh L. Prat and Hubert M. Wardwell Jr. 18-14 15-10 18-16 in men's doubles. Exhibition matches feature Stevens Jr. and Faversham Jr. defeating Weston pairs and Wood-Faversham beating Jackson-Hutchinson.
The West Concord Parent-Teacher Association will meet in the Harvey Wheeler school auditorium on Wednesday February 28 due to vacation. Pupils and teachers will demonstrate class work and the School Glee Club will sing. A birthday cake will mark the 37th anniversary of the P T A with a question box discussion and answers.
The Concord hockey team fell 8 to 5 to the Bradley Club at Crosby's Pond and later tied Maynard 2 to 2. Bradley Club scorers included Blish and Ferrara with multiple goals, while Concord notables were Blish Ferrara and H Smith. Maynard contest featured Cunningham and Ollila among listed players.
The weekly Wake Port Concord Lodge of Elks held a whist social in Blks Hall directed by Lovell P. George. Lem Merchant was high scorer and won first prize. many others received prizes, with special awards to Harry Reed, Bridie Murphy, and Robert Parke and a consolation prize to Frank Miller.
The United Spanish War Veterans met at the Veterans Building Thursday evening with Commander Herbert B. Vialle of Framingham presiding for the first time. A memorial service honored the dead of the Battleship Maine. Charles F. McCarthy, former Marlboro mayor, was chosen to speak in the local public schools on the Sunday before Memorial Day, May 30.
The First Parish in Concord announces Reverend Edward P. Daniels leading Sunday services with a 9:45 a.m. church school and 11 a.m. morning worship on February 24, preaching An Active Spirituality. Musical selections include Boroski organ works and Gretchaninoff anthem The Lord Is My Light. Lent meditations begin 7:16 p.m. with a series on Our Religion in this Confusing Age and March topics from humility to Palm Sunday.
A follow up campaign aims to collect unpaid Christmas Seals. At a February meeting at Mrs. Thomas Todd's home, officers were elected including chairman Mrs. Thomas Todd and secretary Mrs. Howard P. Swift with other posts filled by Mrs. Rodney Pratt, Mrs. Eliot R. Howard, Mrs. Thomas Sanborn, and Mrs. Winslow J. Damon.
On February 18 the first Sunday of Lent at Union Church Rev. Alfred Wheeler Stone opened a morning service at 10 30 with a Lent sermon series. A children's talks program and pastors classes for young people followed at noon with themes including A Modern Man s Faith I Believe in Christ and I Believe in a Redeemed Society The schedule outlines sermons for Sundays through Easter and related church activities.
Middlesex School hockey ends its regular season with a 1-1 draw against Brooks School of North Andover at Middlesex rink. The game featured lineup substitutions including Coburn Estey Prouty Winsor and Howland Curtis with Gordon in goal and Richards stopping shots.
The Harvard Drama Club chose David Little as secretary. The engagement of Esiter Olsen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lars Olsen of Chelmsford Center, to Clarence Nelson of Monument Street was announced by their parents. A study class on The Reconstructive forces of the Christian Religion opened Friday under Mrs Florence Hutchinson Angier, sponsored by the Concord Womans Club.
The Woman's Union of the Trinitarian Congregational Church held an all day sewing meeting led by President Mrs George L Thurlow. A noon luncheon preceded a talk by Rev John J Romolo on What the Italian Brings to America and What He Finds Here followed by special music from his Italian congregation.
Horne serves as chairman for the Concord Firemen's Relief Association 15th annual ball to be held at the State Armory on East 2 1/2 Street Monday evening. O'Leary's Irish Minstrels perform 8 to 9 with dancing to 1 am. Assistants include Harry Carroll, Wilding Johnson, Maxwell E. Lawrence and Robert M. Prentiss.
The Concord Rotary Club met at Colonial Inn with President Leslie O. Anderson presiding. E Payson True of Concord National Bank spoke on The Federal Reserve System. On Washington's Birthday the club will neighbor with the Lexington Rotarians.
Mrs Cora M MacLeod was installed as Worthy Matron of Hawthorne Chapter O E S. The session at the Masonic Temple featured Worthy Patron William E J Graham and other officers. A bridge and whist party with 21 tables followed the business meeting, prizes at each table, and social hour with refreshments.
Concord Academy girls will stage the operetta Patience in the school gym on March 10 with rehearsals beginning this week. Miss Elizabeth Wood directs the Gilbert and Sullivan production.
The public hearing scheduled by the Selectmen for Thursday evening on the Young Men's Club petition to seek town sentiment on issuing a permit for professional wrestling was not held because the applicant withdrew the petition.
Bradford Robinson son of Superintendent Leonard C. Robinson of Concord has earned a place on Bowdoin College Dean's List. This marks high scholarship standing and carries special privileges. congratulations go to Mr and Mrs Leonard C Robinson and Bradford Robinson on the achievement.
Dr and Mrs Chester H Adams and their daughter of Commonwealth Avenue left Saturday on a motor trip to Miami Florida. They will be accompanied by Dr Adams parents of Framingham. They expect to be away about two weeks.
Walden Chapter of Royal Arch Masons will meet at the Masonic Temple on Monday evening February 26. Supper will be served at seven o'clock under the direction of Mrs Duncan G Chapman. Rt Ex Francis D Taylor District Deputy Grand High Priest of thirteenth malar district.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Concord lists Sunday services at 10 45 and a Sunday School at 10 45 with a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 45 p m Readings room hours are 2 to 5 p m on weekdays Excerpt outlines the Lesson Sermon titled Mind to be read across Christ Scientist churches on February 25 with a Golden Text from First Peter and citations from Philippians and Mary Baker Eddy science text describing unity of mind and universal healing.
Rev. Smith Owen Dexter rector emeritus leads Holy Communion at 8 45 a m with church school at 9 30 a m Morning Prayer and Sermons by Rev. Stephen Webster at 11 45 a m on Sunday February 25 and Holy Communion at 10 30 a m on Wednesday February 28 Bible Class at 11 led by Mrs G Winthrop Lee Box lunch served at noon Church Service league provides coffee and 2 30 p m Church Aid Society meets.
The Hibernians in Division 56 broaden their lead in the Concord triangular 45 tournament by adding 3 games. In Monument Hall Friday night the Hibernians scored 37, Concord Knights of Columbus 34, and Concord Minute Men 29. Grand totals show Hibernians 516 points, Knights of Columbus 53 percent, Minute Men 626.
Sunday services at West Concord Union Church drew a large congregation led by Rev. Alfred W. Stone who launched a Lenten series on A Modern Man's Faith with I believe in God. The children's session titled The Scripture Lesson started the program as the choir performed Nevin's The word is the Strength and organist Nina Rauvole accompanied with Mogart's Gloria, Elgar's Offer tory in F, and Gounod's March Pontificale. Bouquets honored Mrs. Martha MacLeod on her 73rd birthday and Mrs. Winslow H. Kingman in memory of her by her children.
The Concord Co operative Bank has built a strong reputation over twelve years by honoring pledges and aiding depositors. It has joined the Federal Home Loan Bank, signaling high standing and deposit guarantees. February series deposits now accepted, with interest starting February 21.
The February meeting of the Concord Parent Teacher Association has been postponed until a later date to accommodate rehearsals for their two plays.
Concord and West Concord friends report Mrs Victor A Salloway of Maynard is recovering well at Emerson hospital after a fractured skull suffered in a February 3 automobile accident. Sympathy pours out to Mrs Herbert B Hosmer on the sudden death of her brother Joshua Bennett Holden, a Boston stock broker and clubman, who died at Massachusetts General Hospital.
The Concord High School Debating Society held a joint debate on February 14 with the resolution that the U.S.A. should cancel Allied War Debts. Girls Mary Diskin Beulah Pierce and Margaret White argued affirmatively against Sidney Ballou John Edmonds and David Keane. Judges Miss Josephine Boynton Miss Gertrude Dyer and Mr Frank J. Googins awarded the decision to the affirmative. Diskin's rebuttal was noted as particularly effective.
The Musketaquid Sportsman's Club opened its skeet season with a Sunday shoot in which Ed Mund S. Chikis of Lexington and Concord champion Augustine W. Macone each broke 47 of 50 birds. The scores reflect a tied result at the top.
The Trinitar Church announces ongoing Wednesday chapel with guest speakers from Greater Ros. A Sunday program runs from 5:30 to 6:30 for light supper and family viewing, followed by group activities led by Mrs Hall.
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