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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
8
In Concord Junction a resident, while cleaning her basement, uncovered a half full box of potatoes beneath a barrel of the same crop. The amusing find followed a mischievous misplacement of waste and dust, sparking a tale of unlikely wealth and potential guard duty if potato prices rise further.
The executive board met at the president Mrs. Frank Walker's home on Thursday afternoon. A committee chaired by Mrs. Clifford Jones was formed to study revising the club by laws. After business, members enjoyed a pleasant hour and refreshments served by the hostess.
The house previously fixed on the lot for the school building was moved in the past week to a Cen at lot. The move drew attention as two percent of obstacles, including a telephone cable, had to be overcome, causing a three hour service outage Monday night before service resumed. The move was handled by E. A. Coysgau.
Considerable interest surrounds the Old Folks dance to be held next Monday evening in Monument hall Conard under the auspices of the Ladies Luxury A O H. The committee has worked hard to ensure a successful event with the Colonial orchestra of May providing music and a te car to transport guests from this town and Maynard.
A forthcoming Ha cabaret and minstrel show is announced to be staged under the Catholic club’s auspices. The event, set for April 17 and 18 at a hall, promises novel entertainment. Keegan of Boston oversees production with rehearsals well underway and seats reserved.
The Adams firm reports delays in deliveries as three clerks were called away on Friday, disrupting routine operations and extending response times for orders and inquiries.
Sales copy touts a large capacity kitchen tool set including a flour bin flour sifter and spice rack with glass front and revolving mechanisms. It promises liberal terms and a club plan and notes the unit replaces a single kitchen helper.
Local residents welcomed guests and noted visits from families. Parish activities included the Catholic Church meeting and Help of Christians Sodality. The Camp Fire Girls entertained at Union Church. Holy Name Society held communion and monthly meeting. A large parade and a children’s day event were highlighted along with several social visits and summer plans.
A Wednesday night gathering in Exchange square drew about 72 Company TI members and 70 Concord Minute Men, followed by the Lexing ton drum corps. Speakers included George Albree and Rev. Mr. Pierce, with Captains Dee and Boardman addressing preparedness and foreign sentiment. the crowd closed with the Star Spangled Banner.
Easter will be observed at the morning service at 10.80 with a fitting sermon by the pastor and special music by the choir. Miss C Eliza Pletcher violin and Miss Irma Durkee piano assist. Mr Goettler of Maynard tenor added. The Thursday conference drew modest numbers but was a success. Rev A J Cardall of Orange spoke on The World Challenge to the Christian Church and Rev George Leighton of Boston spoke on The Church. After dinner, duet by Mrs Morris and Mrs Hall, Rev Nancy P Smith spoke on The Jubilee Fund, and Rev S G Dunham of Fitchburg gave Why in relation to the present war. A lively discussion closed the session.
The Congregational Church schedules a morning service at 10 30 and a Sunday school at 11 45. An evening service follows. The OC EB meeting at 6 discusses The Significance of Baston 1 Cor 15 50 58. A praise and preaching service at 7. Friday union service with Maynard Methodist at 7 30. L 8 C meets Thursday at 2 pm with Mrs C H Capelle
Holy week events include Thursday 7:30 PM Upper Room communion, Good Friday 7:30 PM, Easter morning 10:45 AM with pastor's Lenten theme Christ and Human Life and Life to Come. Choirs sing The Resurrection and Sing Sweet Carols. Sunday School concert 7 PM. Junior and Intermediate Endeavor meetings and a 7:30 AM Senior service on Easter significance. Tuesday April 10 midweek Resurrection topic.
The Y P U of the Universalist church hosted a union meeting with the Congregational C E group by invitation. Thirty to forty attended with about half participating in a discussion on Quiet Ways of Gods Providence led by Miss Halliday. Mrs W S Fletcher and Miss Dora Fletcher sang a duet to wide enjoyment. Reverends Luther Morris and Ralph Barker urged more such union meetings in the future.
Notices outline multiple upcoming sales in Massachusetts cities including Berlin Concord Junction Sal em Salem North Attleboro and Waltham. Items include cattle horses cows hens tools wagons harnesses hay household goods and farm equipment with dates in April and May and organizers such as J J Skahan Luther F Jewett Frank Childs and Bank Top Farm.
Community snippets show Anna Nagle returning from school in Amesbury for vacation Alma Stowell visiting Somerville with friends Frank Merriam visiting Reading Mrs Agnes Nagle hosted Rev Royden C Leonard of Amesbury Ned Clough visiting Ashland with his aunt Cora Whitney Roy Peebles partnering with W A Flint to help on the farm Edson Baird to live temporarily with G Tornar at his School 1 home
Eight young performers presented The Last Leaf at South Acton Congregational church. Cast included Hugh Hodgen as Caleb Hanson and Will Huntoon as the baker. Marion Gibbs and Mildred Gibbs played Kate and Lilly Ashton. Music by Mrs. N J Cole and Hazel Holt. audience cheers famed the show. Star Spangled Banner closed the program. If war permits, cast hopes to repeat at Universalist church.
Mrs A Lawrence returns from a visit in Keene with her sister. Will Huntoon will respond to the daily when needed by his country. He will be identified with the heavy artillery.
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