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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1924
Page
9
A heavy March snowstorm dumped about a foot of snow Tuesday night, delaying travel and closing highways and sidewalks. Traffic slowed as cars left roads. sun emerged by morning, promising milder days ahead. Weather officials noted unusually late season intensity with varying snowfall depths across regions.
A group of twenty women attended a millinery lesson Monday at Congregational church led by Mrs Draper. They began at 10 and by 1 pm each member had crafted a new spring chapeau, with some planned for Easter parades and others for personal wear.
Mrs Draper praised the class work and neatness of their handiwork while noting eleven additional women attended the session. Eleven more hats are in progress and a new millinery class is planned for May 19 at the same venue.
Concord lodge 212 100F held a military whist in Odd Fellows hall with Merton Leighton as committee chair and Mrs. Harry Marrs in charge. Prizes went to Mrs Brown and Mr Brown for top scores with second places awarded to Miss Jasmine Luker and Roger Bacon. Refreshments followed. Also noted are David Caldwell and Charles Healy returning from New York and the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs J A Lowery.
George Hunt leads the Old Folks' Sing in Sudbury Town hall on Friday night April 4. The chorus rehearsed in rollicking old favorites will wear quaint costumes as they perform. Tickets are limited. early purchase advised. Notable singers include Temperance Arabella Ames Perseverance Mispay Way Deborah Mizrock Priest Abimeleck Jehosaphat Stiles.
Meoptolemus Beckwith Epaphroditus Catter Ebenezer Von Segg Whiting George Hunt Mehitable Maynard Harpiechord Susanna Tompkins Winship Diay ye Fiddle. A fragmentary list of names and roles appears in this dated text.
By Nellie Maxwell a guide outlines the art and science of sauce making. It covers French technique, ingredients, thickening methods, and flavoring with vegetables herbs and aromatics. It notes white and brown sauces, tomato sauce, and the aim to complement the dish.
In District Court Judge William E. Fowler summoned Policeman Frank Gates of Northboro to appear Monday morning at 9 to answer a complaint by Owen Duffy on behalf of his 14 year old son Goodwin Duffy. The charge alleges the boy was assaulted by Gates after a basketball game at the Northboro town hall last Tuesday night. Witnesses and Northboro spectators are expected to fill the courtroom. Town officials may testify.
Reports show Harry Womboldt with a Ford touring car. Mrs. Ora Willis stayed recently at Medford at the home of Mr and Mrs John Davis, welcoming a newborn at Concord Hospital. W H Davis family moves into Acton tenement above A N Hederstedt Food Shop. Warren Davis buys a Ford roadster from Hartwell Motor Sales. George F E Clapp of South Acton named superintendent of the West and South Acton water district. J A Whitcomb and family return to Luna mbure after winter with C Q Durkee.
Fire broke out Friday night at Hall Bros. Co. Mi. as flames topped a water tower 40 feet above the platform. Strong winds hindered the blaze, but high water pressure quickly controlled the fire, suspected to have started from a chimney spark.
The Acton committee on a new fire apparatus visited Providence on Friday and ordered three Reo trucks. Two will serve as Chemicals and one as a Pump and Chemical combination, to be delivered in a few weeks.
A large crowd attended the funeral from her late home on Wednesday at 2 pm. Evangeline Hall sang two hymns and Rev. Charles Haney officiated. Burial followed in Mt. Hope Cemetery. She died Sunday night after a long illness, born April 2, 1860, daughter of Captain Frank and Francis Fuller Whitcomb.
An obituary notes the death of an elderly resident, a former worker at a local factory, long involved with the Went Action Woman's Club. Survived by a brother Fred Whitcomb of the village, a sister Mrs. Lou Whitcomb Hatred of Lexington, and many nieces and nephews.
Mr Fitzgerald states Suery James has served twelve years without absence, affirming his commitment to the district. The note emphasizes the community’s approval of his faithful trust and asks readers to consider his future in light of that service.
R M Pee completed the Wheeler's new house on street ready for occupancy. I R Beharrell finished a new house at Acton Centre for Aiden Flags. Mrs Mary Maguire of Shirley and her daughter visit, Miss Mary Hayes seen out. Mrs A Ma visiting West Warren and Providence. Matthew Thornton, son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Thornton, injured jumping a fence and breaking leg above ankle in Cat Street incident.
A Newton resident hosted a social at her home on Old Road where friends exchanged friendly gifts and enjoyed an evening of music and dancing. An amethyst ring was presented as a token of friendship.
Word arrived that George Read son of Mr and Mrs F B Read died in Keerseville New York after a pneumonia illness. A pupil at Concord High when the family left town he was popular among friends who mourn his death.
In Sudbury many residents plan relocations within nearby towns including McCilory to Marlboro and Renazzoli moving to So bury. Families occupy vacated Moore and Bent houses. Garfield from Framingham hospital shows improvement. The Woman's club approves new back stage doors while the Methodist sale draws patrons. A large sale raises funds with a variety table led by local volunteers.
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