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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1935
Page
5
Buckley’s triple acting cough medicine claims to stop ordinary and deep seated bronchial coughs after a few doses. One 46 cent bottle is sold at Richardson Drug of Conard, Burke Drug of Marlboro, or any drug store with a guaranteed result.
On March 18 the church hosts a morning schedule with 9:30 church school 11 oclock morning prayer and sermon. Dr James Muller will discuss the Prayer Book on arrival. An exhibit in the Parish House includes Anglo-Saxon and Roman prayer books plus facsimiles and American Revolutionary items. Exhibits from Theological School and Diocesan libraries highlight foreign language liturgies and Eastern Church copies.
The Hibernians won 41 games in Monument Hall on Friday, taking first in the Concord 45 weekly set as Knights of Columbus trailed with 61 and Minute Men with 28. Hibernians hold the season lead with 617 points, Minute Men 595, Knights 588, with Team 3 Hiberians scoring 12 wins to top the night.
Rev George L Thurlow of the Trinitarian Congregational Church delivered a Sunday evening talk in Littleton on Religion and the New Deal. He addressed how faith intersects with economic and social reform initiatives.
Concord High School held its annual Junior Prom in the auditorium on Friday evening. Ernie Cobbs orchestra provided music while students danced. Arthur Anderson presided with Joan Wilson and Viola Bruso among the officers assisting.
The ceremony was held at St Bernard’s rectory for Lena Brady and her groom from Headford Street. Morgan Grant served as best man while the groom works at Whitney Coal and Grain Company.
At Trinity Episcopal Parish House the Church Aid Society led by President Mrs Robert Walker reported last week’s puppet snow event raised 60. Members will plant sunshine bags to drop a penny for every sunny day over the next three months. Money collected will join the treasury. A food gate will be added after the next meeting with Wednesday Lent events. Hosts were Mrs B Stewart Murphy and Mrs Theodore L Smith.
Concord notes Mrs Lovell P George won first prize at a public whist party held in Elks Hall under the Concord Lodge of Elks with L P George and Harold Tompkins in charge. Other prize winners include Mrs John Smith Joseph Bartolomeo Joseph Dee Roger Faber Mrs Haro Tompkins Mrs Alice Boyce Maney Boyce John Hayes J Perry Mrs Agnes Hunneman Mrs Henry Helsper William Dee Mrs Annie Hayes and John Cullinane. Special prize went to Arthur Taylor and a door prize to Roger Faber.
The Concord Woman's Club will present three plays in Veterans Building on Monday March 11 at 2 45 pm and 8 pm The programs include The Importance of Being Clothed Let It Go at That and The Purple Door Knob with local performers and directing staff named in the program notes
The West Concord Woman's Club met in Warner Hall with Mrs. Guy G. Fernald presiding. Plans were set for a public bridge and whist party later this month, date to be announced by Mrs. Frank A. Cleaves. Mrs. Martin F. Goodwin led the education program with talks by Mrs. Harold Graves and Mrs. Jesse Potter.
The West Connorn Branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its regular meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Members discussed ongoing activities and planned future events for the local organization.
Mrs. Harold M. Gale hosted her bridge club with prizes won by Mrs. Paul H. Barnes and Mrs. Marion Fairbanks. Miss Eien Arnold, four weeks old, joined Concord, staying with Mr and Mrs Horace L Arnold. The Flying Yankee visited Concord last week on Tuesday. The Rotary Club skipped its Thursday luncheon due to Lad Night. West Concord lodge J O O F met with C Joseph Hay presiding as Noble Grand. New England Sled-Dog Club entrants from Concord included Mr and Mrs Moseey Taylor and Frederick H. Lovejoy of Carlisle. Taylors finished third and fourth. Skeet shooting at Musketquid Sportsman’s Club postponed due to heavy snows. event set for next Saturday. Mrs Charles Carruth and Agnes Carruth sail March 17 on the Scythia to Liverpool, visiting London and Ireland, then return after about two months. Fred T. Boyd chaired a Ladies Night at the Colonial Inn with Westall Gordon and Nina Gordon performing and dancing. Concord Legion Band impressed at the Bruins-St Louis game in Boston Garden last Tuesday.
The Home Service Department of the Boston Consolidated Gas Company will offer a new series of free cooking classes starting March 6 and continuing each Wednesday at 2 30 p m through April 24.
Corinthian Lodge A F and A M will convene in Masonic Temple Concord on Monday evening March 11 with Worshipful Master William E Graham presiding The initiation ceremonies will be led by lodge officers Sheriff Joseph M McElroy of Middlesex County will deliver an address The prior day March 6 officials paid a fraternal visit to Isaac Parker Lodge of Witham and demonstrated First Degree work
Lewis Parkhurst, recently commissioned by the Governor to survey state prison conditions, will speak at the High School tonight. Warden Michael Dee of the Reformatory will join him to answer local questions. The second meeting on March 18 focuses on The place of the United States in the World Today.
The Catholi Club held its regular meeting in Monument Hall on Wednesday evening chaired by President Joan. A cup dance is planned for the coming Tuesday for members and friends. A one act comedy directed by John Lawson followed the business session with Elizabeth Dempsey Mary Rantomeo Ann Byron Mary Sheehan James Powers and Billie O’Connor in the cast. Ralph Macone performed a pantomime act of his own composition described as a wow.
H Whittemore Brown of Mustequid Road, the senior member and last year’s clerk, was chosen chairman of the Board of Selectmen at the first meeting after the town election. He succeeds Edward W Sheehan. Edward B Caiger was named clerk. Richard B McSweney of West Concord is the new member.
Under the Concord League of Women Voters women gathered Wednesday evening in the high school auditorium to hear explanations of articles on the upcoming town meeting agenda at the State Armory next Monday. Speakers included Judge Edward B Caiger Harold J Judkins Hubert M Wardwell Jr Mrs Caleb H Wheeler and Charles T Judge.
The Concord Musical Club met at Mrs. Ben L. Wilson’s Elm Street home to perform an American music program. Singers included Mrs Seabury U Short and Mrs Alfred M Uhler with accompanists, plus other vocalists and pianists. Tea was poured by Mrs Walter K Shaw and Mrs Leon F Foss.
Sunday service set for 10 45 with Sunday School and reading room hours 2 to 5 p m. The Lesson Sermon on Man will be read in all Churches of Christ Scientis on Sunday March 10. Golden Text from Psalms 37 23 and cited Proverbs 4 10 20 22 plus a passage from Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
The first round of Concord High School basketball championships ended at the State Armory. Juniors crushed freshmen 35 to 4 while seniors defeated sophomores 22 to 10. Juniors secured first round honors by winning three straight games.
The Helping Hand Society of West Concord Union Church aims to raise funds with an afternoon tea at a local home featuring cards and aes.
The text contrasts Supreme Court power with government promises, warning of unreliable agreements. It praises Massachusetts cooperative banks, especially Concord Cooperative Bank, for sixty years of trusted performance. It notes February series still on sale and real estate loan approvals.
Eight rooms with oil heat gas refrigerator and automatic water heater. Front and back sun parlors plus convenient access to buses stores and railroad. Furnished or unfurnished. Located at 14 Highland, West Concord Massachusetts. Tel Concord 395 M.
A homemaker’s guide highlights dessert as a key meal part offering color and nutrition. Readied are Chocolate Chiffon Pie Nut Pastry Old Fashioned Jelly Roll Date Bars Apricot Macaroon and more simple treats with step by step instructions and oven temps for home cooking.
Velma Edwardson performed violin solos during the Sunday service at the West Concord Methodist Church. The Junior choir provided music and Rev. Robert M. Pierce led the Worcester district fourth quarterly conference. Mr and Mrs Thomas Bowman of Mayjaya will preach next Sunday marking World Fellowship Week with an India lecture at evening service.
Concord lodge 1713 of the Sons of Italy held a social dance at Elks Hall on Saturday evening drawing many members and guests. Vito Scarpitti of West Concord played accordion solos and Giacinto Monaldi chaired a large committee that organized a very pleasant evening with refreshments served.
A Sunday evening gathering of the Young People's Club at Trinitarian Congregational Church included a supper. Roger Conant led the meeting.
A reader is invited to send problems to Miss Fossett for her advice column. Questions may be answered in this column or by letter, inviting participation from readers seeking guidance.
Rev. Alfred W. of the West Church preached on Faith is the Hoped For at Sunday service. The church choir sang with C. Williams directing and Nina Ruble as organist.
The Concord auditorium hosts the annual interschool debating event between Co school and Lawrence Academy scheduled for early April. A local high date is set for next Friday at the Canon Bernard Iddiz office in Providence. A chapel service at the school Sunday featured preaching by Mrs. Leslie R. Moore and a Bible lecture for the Woman’s Club at Walden Street.
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