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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1931
Page
5
The piece extols a cooperative bank at 622 Massachusetts Ave Arlington promoting thrift accounts, depositor security, and mail deposits. It praises conservative yet progressive management, community ties, and a focus on small accounts to aid local savings and home ownership. FP dM.
Mr and Mrs Charles R Borland stay in St Petersburg Florida for the winter. Mrs Archer C Davis ill at Symmes Hospital Arlington. Raymond McCarthy of the Concord Patent Medicine store recovering from pneumonia. Concord temperature fell 31 degrees from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning. Readings peaked at 35 and dipped to 4 with zeros reported. Auxiliary to James J Mansfield Post 158 plans a January party at Bedford Veterans Hospital for disabled World War I veterans. Miss Eugenie Marie au Foss directs the event.
Trinity Church Concord Mass lists weekly services choir rehearsals classes and events through January and February with a June confirmation visit by Bishop Samuel G. Babcock. Instruction classes start after Easter.
Concord church notes Sunday service and Sunday School times with weekday reading hours. The January 25 lesson emphasizes Isaiah 25 1 and cites 2 Timothy 3 16 17 and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
A Wednesday evening whist party in Monument hall raised funds for St Bernard's church under chairman Terence McHugh. Maipacet Collings won the top prize with Gertrude Mosenau second and John Bartolomeo third. a consolation prize went to Catherine Hayes. A follow-up party is planned for June 28.
Newton High shut out Middlesex School six to nothing on the latter's rink in Concord. Goals were by Chase two and Colby for Newton with assists from teammates. Middlesex scorers and full roster listed. referees Pratt and Raymond officiated, timekeeper Reynolds.
Concord High hockey extended its unbeaten season with a 4 0 win over Natick High on Crosby's Pond. V Heyliger scored three goals and Beharrell and A Murray contributed others as Concord then defeated Howe High 6 1 with V Heyliger adding four goals and Beharrell and Stearns scoring once each.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 56 plans a St Patrick's Day entertainment on Tuesday March 17. Committeemen named to run the arrangements include James Powers Jr Thomas Coyne Patrick A Smith Richard Hartnett James Carey Thomas Byron Sr Edward Culfinane William He Dee Patrick McPhillips Michael Hopkins Owen McPhillips and Michael J Collins.
Mutual stockholders reelected directors including Charles Ko Brown Albert Gowen F Winchester Denio Fuytleywood Samuel Hoar Preecout Keyes Wilford Crueger William Wheeler and C Hayden Whitney at last week’s meeting.
The Concord Musical Club gathered on Tuesday of last week with Mrs Harry B Little and Mrs Samuel Merwin leading a two piano group. Mrs FL Winchester of Lincoln and Miss Eunice Popper offered piano solos. Mrs Robert Hawkins and Mrs Georgel Eberlein sang, with Mrs Wtl- Jace B Conant and Mrs John G Morse accompanying. Laur eon was served by Mrs Alfred M Ubler Miss HEnnice Pepper and Mrs Marvin C Taylor as servers.
District Deputy Grand Ma a d Ruler William J Moore of Milford paid an official visit to Concord Lodge of Elks in Monument Hill on Tuesday evening. He was accompanied by John A Melson of Milford as acting grand esquire. Past Deputy H Wesley Curtis of Arians ton and Past District Deputy Po dy of Brookline spoke. Two candidates initiated by Concord lodge Harold I Wellington exalted rulers. Exalted Ruler Edward W Sno presented Moore a gift. Bouin Derby presented Mr Kens with a gift from the lodges. The Concord Chapter of Unitarian Laymen’s League hosted a vestry meeting at the First Parish Meeting House with a supper and a talk on The Public Minds of Democracy by Rev Leslie Pennington of Braintree.
The First Parish plans a church supper and entertainment in the vestry of the Meeting House on Friday January 30. Dinners begin at 6 45 PM with a play by the Y P R U members at 8 PM titled The Trysting Place by Booth Tarkington.
The King's Daughters group met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. John Watson's home, 14 Middle Street. Mrs. Cyrus Hosmer and Miss Bessie Holden attended as guests.
Mrs Henry F Stith presided at Concord Female Claritaile Society annual meeting in First Parish vestry. Reports showed a $900 expenditure mainly for milk, balance of $100, new member appeals, and tributes to deceased members. Officers elected include Mrs H B Smith president, Mrs Herbert B Smith clerk, Miss Helen W Kelley treasurer, with several directors named.
Medford beat Concord in a close basketball contest with Peckham and Sweeney scoring for Medford while Heyliger led Concord with the lone score. The issue also notes a Bridge party benefit hosted by Mrs. Rolfe Bradbury and a Woman's Union meeting at the Trinitarian Chapel with officers reappointed. Additional schedule items reference the Walden Royal Arch Chapter and Masonic Temple supper arrangements.
The Concord Woman's Club will meet Monday at the high school auditorium with speakers including Clarence H Blackal and A M University of Thins. The program features a lecture on Jewelry and a session on Aspects of Design by Prof Herr February events listed.
The Hibernians captured the weekly round in the Concord Division 56 Ancient rac tournament at Monument Hall Friday. Rod and Gun Club placed second with 33 games, Knights of Columbus third with 28 games. Captain William H. Dees led the Hiburnians with 12 wins. season totals show Rod and Gun 304, Knights 245, Hibernians 12.
A Sunday evening service at Trinitarian Congrega Honal Chapel featured Pastor Rev. George Loring Thurlow on stage with two congregants as a quartet sang outside. The group, including Thomas Todd Henry J Pistye Martin FL Goodwin and Karl Ho Parkes, was invited to sing and deliver a closing conclusion after prompts. The turnout was modest but the event drew attendees who enjoyed the novelty and beauty of the performance.
The Concord Independents and Hoyt Pass battled to a 2 all tie in a hockey game at Lexington Reservoir Sunday. Beardsell and Moraes scored for Concord while Avery and Melnnis found the net for Hoyt Pass in a closely contested affair that required two overtime periods.
Concord Town Team defeated Concord Hockey 2 to 0 at Crofts Pond Sunday. Key scorers were Jympser and Johnson with assists from Parks while players Crosby Hogan and McKenna contributed in support as the Town Team secured the shutout.
Miss Ruth Armistead Ungerman daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Usarerman of Bronxville New York to William Tyler of Bronxville announced. Miss Ungerman formerly lived at 90 Main Street Concord and the couple plan marriage in Bronxville.
Bob Asbjornson had his tonsils removed at Brooks Hospital Brookline to shape for the coming season and will join the Cincinnati Reds this year. Philip A. Davis aims to recover after a fall caused a broken shoulder blade. Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Poresky of Davie Court were held at her home with Rev. Smith of Trinity Church officiating. Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. She leaves son Robert and two sisters Anna M. Haysley and Cora Jetmson.
A large Concord PTA gathering at the high school approved adding a kindergarten and planned to petition the school committee. Supt. Wells A Hair discussed Hastman Teaching Films with a film demonstration by Mr. Gould scheduled next meeting. Dr. Abraham Myerson, Tufts neurology professor and author, lectured on personality and mental health topics.
A neurologist and a psychiatric examiner from Massachusetts assess a child’s heredity and environment. The discussion highlights the difficulty of the topic and the strong interest it generated, noting the challenging weather but the determination of observers to engage with the issue.
Promises a season event as the Police Relief Association holds a concert and ball at the State Armory on a Tuesday in February. The venue will be elaborately decorated with tiered seating, soft lighting, and a reception atmosphere. Van G. Ryan hosts the guest list while Col. Robert E. Good and Frederick R. are master of ceremonies.
Fragmentary OCR notes list Maynare Saarelaam as 18 and connected to a town assessor role with a Republican committee. Details are unclear and names appear partially garbled.
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