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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1933
Page
2
A church announces a November program including Armistice Day corporate prayer, Holy Communion, morning prayer, and a 7 PM meeting to organize a Peoples Group. The bulletin notes Rector Russell Peck and events aimed at church and school communities.
Benjamin L. Wilson led the Concord Country Club tournament with 40 points, ahead of Harold B. Bowers 32 and John M. Abbott 31 as others trailed with scores from 30 to 28. The event included 3 4 handicap scoring and marks for eagles and other counts.
Congratulations to Dr and Mrs R Fulton Johnson on the birth of a daughter Virginia Gay Johnson at Richardson House on October 30 The Concord Teachers Club hosted a jovial evening at Mrs Edward James home on Lexington road the prior week Principal Harold D Chittim and Miss Frances Johnson of the Harvey Wheeler West Concord School won prizes as the funniest in costume
The Division of Ancient Order of Hi Bernians held a large Halloween party and dance at Monument Hall last Tuesday evening. James W. Powers chaired the event with assistants David Hopkins Thomas Flannagan Edward Cullinane Daniel Hennessey Richard Harennett and John O Grady in charge.
A large crowd attended the Thursday whist event at Elks Hall Concord Lodge with Lovell DP George and Harold Tompkins in charge. Harold Dugmere won first prize, with a long list of winners including M C Lew den Mrs Charles J Cassell Mrs J W Lennon and others. Carl Johnson won the door prize and Mrs Frank Hill the special prize. A consolation prize went to Miss Bertha Boreson a second party is planned for tomorrow evening with more prizes.
This week November 13 marks American Education Week with schools open to visitors. Citizens are encouraged to visit and see first hand how schools operate and value learning.
Sunday service at 10 45 with Sunday School. testimonial meeting every Wednesday at 7 45. Reading Room open on weekdays except holidays. Tours 2 to 5 p m. Subject Mortals and Immortals for November 12 Lesson Sermon in all Christ Scientist churches. Golden Text Romans 8 19. Bible citations include John 3 5 7 and Science and Health reference on page 350.
A chimney fire at Thomas Eldridge’s Nine Acre Corner home diverted a unit, while a larger blaze at James F. Finan’s 21 2 story wooden residence on Belknap Street drew Concord and West Concord firemen. Finan roof damage and water losses are estimated around 1000. the family evacuated.
Grand Knight C Brown and Fram ingham troupe entertained Concord Council Knights of Columbus at Monument Hall last evening. The King's Daughters gathered in the vestry of the First Parish church. Corinthian Lodge A F and A M will meet in Masonic Temple Monday evening with Worshipful Master William H Davis presiding and ADA Frank G Volpe to speak on crime.
The Women’s Parish Association held an all-day sewing session on Wednesday to benefit Emerson Hospital. Lunch was served at noon and Miss Nancy Carkin read aloud The Transfiguration of Miss Philada by Florence Morse Kingsley, bringing the story to life with vivid characterizations.
Central Station firemen respond to a 9 henhouse blaze at Michael Ryan’s Middlesex School home on Box 58. The Feast of All Saints honors observed at St Bernard’s Concord and Our Lady Help of Christians West Concord with Masses largely attended.
The Hawthorne Chapter event at 51 Commonwealth Avenue West Concord named Mrs Cora MacLeod first prize winner for best score. Other prize recipients included Mrs Beulah Blair Mrs John Smith Mrs Margaret Kelley Mrs Clytie Forbes and Miss Helen Clubb. Miss Macanor Lawrence won the isolation prize. The next gathering occurs at Miss Graham's home on November 15.
Concord High and coach George Carnie announce that star quarterback Richard Mara and end Paul Nelson will miss at least the final game against Lexington High due to scholastic reasons. The Wieh Eleven must cope with the absence as they head toward the season finale.
A fifteen member Woman's club led by Mrs. Louis A. Schier visited the Boston Art Museum with guidance from Mrs. Sayward focusing on French art to impressionism. November 15 plans a museum visit on Christian symbolism. October 31 West Concord Women's Club met at the Food Craft Shop Boston for lunch, bridge with prizes won by Mrs. Martin Goodwin, Mrs. Ormal Laflin, Mrs. Samuel Cleaves, Mrs. Merton J. Leighton, Mrs. George I. Gardner and Mrs. Margaret A. Kelley.
Local hunters boast strong luck this fall with Salvadore A. Macone returning from New Brunswick carrying a 900 pound moose and a Canadian lynx. Augstine W. Macone claims a 200 pound deer in New Hampshire. Other locals including Benjamin Derby Jr Albert Hicks Charles Robinson George Smith John Coughlin and Carl Eilerson report deer on Maine trip. Derby’s 312 pound 16 point buck is largest among six deer. Thomas McGrath reports a 12 5 8 pound raccoon by Concord River shores.
The First Parish Chapter of the Unitarian Laymen's League presents the comedy Three Live Ghosts on Friday and Saturday evenings November 24 and 25 in the renovated Meeting House vestry. The cast features Barbara Allen and Mrs. Edward P. Daniels among others, with proceeds funding church calendar initiatives.
Concord High School girls field hockey remains scoreless this season after a 2-0 loss to Wellesley, who had not won before Friday. Priscilla Moore scored both goals for Wellesley, with Miss Shepard and Miss Howe as umpires. Concord’s second team fell 1-0 to Wellesley in the earlier match, Wheeler accounting for the goal.
Concord report notes four games at the Massachusetts Reformatory yard. In soccer Company K edged G 2 to 1 and H beat F 1 to 0. In basketball A defeated H 48 to 32 and B tied with C 47 to 47 as part of the reformatory championship series. More games expected.
State of Massachusetts Middlesex County confirms bank statement sworn by Payson True Cashier on November 6 1933. Figures show assets liabilities deposits capital accounts and reserves including government and public funds and total balance 1 884 139 75 with common stock 200 000 00 surplus 50 000 00 and undivided profits 54 159 01.
Miss Agnes Corlina was installed as Grand Regent of Court Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Daughters of America in a white and silver ceremony. Officers sworn in included Margaret Hearn as Vice Grand Regent and Eleanor Jenney as Historian, with a program of speeches, music, and a refined supper. Distinguished guests included Rev. Shaquenessy, Rev. Ford, and former State Regent Marianne Collins.
Capt John C Dolan was elected president of the 19st Military Police and Headquarters Trin Association at its 14th annual reunion. About 130 members attended including Fred Leary, a wartime sergeant. William Murray was named permanent secretary. Next year’s reunion will be at Marboro with officers W L MayBride and Maj Charles KE Ackerley also elected.
The New Idea Store in Maynard hosts a Crimson and Blue Ball on Nov 24 the eve of the Harvard Yale game. Mrs Russell G Fessenden and Mrs Samuel Hoar are patronesses for the event aiding Palmer hospital.
Concord High School football faces disruption as faculty orders halt for Mara Nelson and other players, while Belmont and Stoneham pull off upsets in Middlesex league play. Belmont defeats Concord in a rugged game as DiNatale and Serifian score for Belmont with a key fumble by the receiver. Standings show a tight chase with Concord, Lexington, Belmont, Winchester, and Maynard all near the top with mixed results.
In the first game of the Harvey Wuheeler West Concord Junior High inter class series, West Concord blanked the seventh graders 8 to 0 on Permy A Ridout playground. Henry Berlied and Wilfred Rodgers each scored twice.
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