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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1917
Page
6
Fragmentary text describes a senior annual dance at Concord Town Hall on December 29 1916 with music by the guard and decorations in blue. Mentions Mrs Sid Meadord and organizers including Frederic Francis Gladys Evelyn and Pontes.
Local notes report William Chisholm moving to Willow street and William Buckley buying Chisholm’s Thoreau place. Prize dance planned for Jan 11 at the armory. Torrey & Vialle sold 1917 Overland touring car and a 1914 Franklin to Framingham and New Bedford buyers. An ice hockey game at Warner's pond ended in a 0–0 tie between Concord High and alumni.
The Civic League Forum in Concord will host George R. Lunn mayor of Schenectady New York as speaker for the January 7 session. Lunn a former socialist mayor and current independent in Congress will discuss Progress in Democracy with a 3 15 start and a musical program followed by questions and community singing led by Mr Surette.
The Concord Grange installed officers on Tuesday night with Deputy Wallace of Waltham as installing officer assisted by Miss Clara M. Pettigrew. New officers include Fred Powers master John J Lawlor overseer Frederick W Taylor lecturer Willis Davis steward Andrew J Raymond chaplain Ida Patch treas Henry C Ingerson sec Edna Helsher gate keeper Robert Huntley three Graces Mrs William Davis Miss Wilhelmina Olsen Mrs Fred Scharn lady asst steward Helen Hunt pianist Mrs John J Lawlor and Roger Allen executive committee. A supper guided by Fred Powers and helpers preceded the ceremony. Retiring Master Roger Allen received a past masters jewel.
John Byron age 49 died at home on Hubbard Street Tuesday December 26 after a short illness. Funeral at St Bernard’s church with Requiem High Mass by Rev. Michael P. Mahon. Burial at St Bernard’s cemetery. Survived by parents one sister and six brothers. Bearers listed: James E. Byron Thomas Burke and brothers George H Charles M Thomas Jr and Francis B. Byron.
Miss Johanna Hanlon died at her parents home on Hubbard Street Tuesday December 26 after four years of illness. The 26 year old Concord native was mourned by her father mother brothers and sister. Funeral services were held at St Bernard's church with Fr Lynch in charge and many flowers expressed the community's sympathy.
Concord Mass December 25 1916 the Red Cross branch proposes a visiting nurse program to aid residents in emergencies with a 50 cent fee per visit and discount for unable payers. goal is 800 in funds with 225 already available from membership dues and asks for donations to Henry S Thompson and others to support a six month trial.
The A. O. H. defeated the Town Team 1266 to 1238. Byron led A. O. H. with high point total while Reid topped the Town Team scoring.
The Brother hood of the Trinitarian church invites members to a Jan 9 gathering where Samuel Merwin of Concord will deliver an informal talk on their ladies night. The program includes enjoyable musical features.
A group of young people gathered Saturday evening at Herbert Petersen’s Virginia road residence to celebrate his birthday with varied games and a social hour. Refreshments were served as the surprise unfolded.
Elias Ridbarry of 34 Edinboro Street Boston appeared before Judge Keyes charged with peddling dry goods without a license He was fined 50 dollars and informed the maximum penalty for both offenses is 200 dollars
Union services continue at Trinitarian Church with talks by Rev. Street and Rev. Collier from South Sudbury and Lexington. Special communion next Sunday with new members and Concord Union Bible Society collection. Christian Endeavor at 6 15, pastor at 7, Brotherhood meets Tuesday at 8 with music and Samuel Merwin address.
Gertrude Rideout and Miss Brown with friends enjoy a holiday at Mrs as Winter resort. They are boating on the long hills and furnishing over the winter. The scene mentions rooms on Ap rd Concord.
The armory reports strong attendance for Wednesday and Saturday pictures. A prize dance is planned for Thursday evening January 11 with high turnout expected. Minute Men conducted a drill Friday evening and photos will again be shown midweek and weekend.
The armory defeated the K. of C. bowling team on Thursday evening at the alleys. The scoring appears as 4? and 42 with totals 384 and 1242, indicating a lopsided result.
The Woman's Club announces a Monday lecture by Fraulein Mayer on The Spirit of Oberammergau with Mayer famed for Mary Magdalene in The Passion Play at Oberammergau. Tea follows the lecture. The Travel class meets Friday in Trinitarian church vestry with Migg Ellen Emerson discussing the Philippines.
A sewing club member Miss Cornelia Thorpe received a surprise shower at Mrs. Oscar Beck vold’s home. Gifts hung on a Christmas tree and a Santa Claus letter instructed guests to give presents to Miss Thorpe. She was overwhelmed as everyone lined up to place gifts at her feet. Delicious refreshments followed during a pleasant social hour.
In Milwaukee on January 3 Judge Page described a list of men willing to battle wife beaters. He warned that the next offender brought to district court would face a scheduled fistfight with a “big scrapper” from the list. Philip Schmidt was placed on probation after admitting he chased his wife and four children into the street, with drinking cited as a cause.
Cleveland chief of the Railroad Trainmen charges railroads push overtime to test the Adamson act. He questions if the Supreme Court upholds it, unions may delay the eight hour day. Four Brotherhood chiefs to discuss in Chicago January 11. Also notes a separate item on funeral costs and theft by a burial fund recipient.
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