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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1928

Page

5

Easter Pageant Fills West Concord Churches With Joy

Bright skies and Easter music fill West Concord Union Church as congregations join in a pageant and service. Miss Gertrude Rideout, Rev. Alfred W. Stone, and a large choir lead a Resurrection Day program with multiple organ pieces and a children’s pageant titled Children of Hope. Twenty one new members join by profession or letter from several area churches.

West Concord Union Ger H Rideout Buck Merkel Costa Miss Mudelnedki Alfred “Wheeler Pauley Barnes John Christian Oliver Berlied David Airdwell James Caldwell Miriam Due George Hdward Eg Gladys Fran¢eg Graham Ile Jensen Ptbiley Alvinn Robert Lo i McAuley M W. Parker Broadway Baptist Church Bridge Anna Alberta United Presbytery Church Cambridge Fred T. , Jr The Baptist Bh Lexington Doris ] Boyd Pipst Bap- Churcy Haverhill F. Swell State Lutheran 0 Norway Gustav Einaren Ruth “Lawrence Waite Irving Berlied Wins- Damon Kendall Adams la Willis Jessiebelle MacWill Melissa Brigha Williamam Robert R Ader Lilian Eunice Miller Ruth Edwardson Margaret Waite Edith MacWilliams Deacon G. A. Montague John Adams Fred Hart Irving Duren, Jr Gerald Gray George A. Montague Mary MacAuley Caroline Kingman Olive Berlied Ronald S. MacKenzie Roger Robinson John Damon Philip Kennedy Ronald Frizzle Norman Johnson Children of Hope Gertrude H. Rideout Esther Willard Bates J. Arnold Lowery Joseph Deborah Miriam Jairus Margaret Reid Rit Lyneth Barbara Lowaret Waite Never- Beith Angels of Theagenes Helen i Loran Miriam Duren Marion Fredericks Mildred Stone Alfred W. Stone Holy Gaul Palestrina Harpers

Maynard Odd Fellows Attend Grand Masters Night

A Maynard IOOF delegation joined Grand Masters Night at Acton lodge on Monday. Mrs S L Brooks visited Atlantic City for Easter. Ralph Fletcher and MacPherson store staff wore new uniforms on Main Street. A mass meeting is set for Sunday April 15 at Waltham Street Hall to organize textile workers with English Italian Polish and Finnish speakers. Charles Weaving of Boston was Easter guest here and Thomas Binns of Falmouth visited Mrs Fay Graham on Great Road.

Maynard Odd Fellows Acton Lodge S. L. Brooks Atlantic City New Jersey Ralph Fletcher MacPherson Main Street Waltham St. Hall Charles Weaving Boston Thomas Binns Falmouth Fay Graham Great Road

Union Congregational Church Services and Activities Updated

Rev William Boicourt presides as pastor with church school at 9 45 AM and morning worship at 10 45 AM on April 15. Kindergarten department and junior sermon follow. Union gathering at 7 PM at the Methodist church with Boston University students. Supper and entertainment April 11 at 6 PM. Clover Leaf Girl Scouts meet at 6 PM and Boy Scouts Troop 4 at 7 PM. April 22 is the last Sunday before daylight saving time with a union meeting at 7 PM in our auditorium.

Union Congregational Church Wiliam Boicourt Union Sheeting the Methodist Church Boston University Clover Leaf Auattortode

Wanted Salespeople at Once at Fresh Silk Inc. Branch Manager

Classified notice seeking salespeople immediately in Hudson Massachusetts. Position offers good pay and pleasant work under the Fresh Silk Inc. branch manager. Apply at the listed location.

Fresh Silk Inc Hudson, Mass

Boston and Maine Railroad announces operating division changes

General Manager J. W. Smith states major realignment of B and M divisions takes effect April 29. Five divisions will concentrate supervision, improving service and efficiency. Changes shift lines among Terminal, Portland, Southern, Fitchburg and Connecticut River divisions, with several branches moved to new parent divisions.

Boston and Maine Railroad Manger J. W. Smith East Cambridge Massachusetts West Cambridge Clinton Junction Portland Dover N. H Nashua Worcester Stony Brook Ayer North Chelmsford Portsmouth Manchester Southern Concord White Mountain Woodsville Fitchburg Greenfield Mass Barber Winchendon East Deerfield Connecticut River Springfield White River Junction Northampton Oakdale North Billerica Wilmington Junction Danvers Beverly Rockport

Maynard High Press Notes Highlight Activities

The Maynard High press notes cover a April 24 whist and bridge party by MHS Teachers to aid the Screech Owl fund and announce a June 1 senior issue of the Screech Owl with many features. A Tufts Dental Dean Rice talk praises dentistry as a profession while a May 11 Junior Prom is set with Morey Pearl orchestra. A Friday tag day supports MHS Girls A A athletics, senior employment after April vacation is approved, and preparations for the May 25 Dramatic Club production The White Elephant are underway.

MHS Dean Rice Tufts College Dental School MHS Dramatic Club

Restitution Ordered After Brick Hurls Hit Car

Dr Raymond Hooper on Powder Mill road was startled when a brick from the sidewalk shattered a car spotlight. August Seura was convicted in Concord district court for the offense, fined 15 dollars and given a 10 day house of correction sentence for hurling the brick. The sentence was suspended until October 6, 1928 and restitution for car damage is required. Ellera described as a quiet resident, this being his first police contact.

Maynard Raymond Hooper Powder Mill Road August Seura Concord Sie House of Correction Ellera

Model Airplane Champs Visit Concord on Detroit Trip

Four Detroit high school youths known as national model airplane champions toured Concord, visiting Middlesex School and Eliot Hall after flying from Buffalo to Washington. Merrill Hamburg of the Model Airplane League of America accompanied them as they demonstrated tiny planes while spectators cheered.

Concord Detroit Buffalo Washington President Coolidge Boston Middlesex School Eliot Hall Cass Technical High School Col. Lindbergh University of Michigan Merrill Hamburg Model Airplane League of America Jack Loughner Abgarian Vteerans

West Concord News Roundup with Local Appointments and Notices

West Concord reports John Keegan of Maynard named officer in the Mass Reformatory. Several residents, including Mr. Anderson and Mr. Ryan, on sick list at the reformatory. Neighborhood Club to meet at Mrs. Connorton s home next Thursday. Birthdays and Easter vacations noted for local students and visitors to colleges. Captain John Boardman set to speak on his Philippines trip at the West Concord Woman s Club in Odd Fellows hall.

John Keegan Maynard John Anderson Thomas Ryan Joseph Wright Laws Brook Rt William H. Groethe John J. Connorton Charles Maloney Joseph Man David Frawley John and Hennessey Roger Merle Mary Chisholm Mary Maloney Frederick Lawton John Thornton Jesuit College of New York Patrick Thornton Gertrude Steinmann Dorothea Loughlin Jackson College Loretta Dee Sabina Coyne Catherine Gibbs Merton Leighton Essex William McDermitt Thomas Fenton Claire Somerville Louis McCaffrey Rita Steinmann Regis College Weston John McSweeney Northeastern Guy Elmes Edward McClellan Edward Fredericks Wentworth Institute Flora Watson Waltham Fletcher Adams Vesper George School of Art John Woodworth Boston College Anderson Farrell St. Anselm Preparatory School Edward McCaffrey Boardman John Boardman Philippines West Concord

Easter Hats Dresses and Coats at Fullenton Hat Shop

New lot and new styles available at Fullenton Hat Shop on Main Street. The message highlights Easter millinery and fashion items including hats dresses and coats with a prompt to visit the shop this season.

Fullenton Main Streets Fullenton Hat Shop Main Street Maynard

West Acton Woman's Club elects officers at annual meeting

The West Acton Woman's Club held its annual meeting at the clubhouse with soprano solos and a two scene one act play Suppressed Desires. New officers elected include President Marion R Bradford and Vice President Minnie R Hoar along with secretaries, treasurer Carolyn B Wetherbee and committee chairs.

West Acton Marion R. Bradford Minnie R. Hoar Marion Piper Katherine F. Towne Carolyn B. Wetherbee Helen S. Strong Nettie Whitcomb Ida A. Harris

Local Notes of South Acton and Nearby Homes

Miss Lara Spoon returns to Charlestown New Hampshire from Mrs. Willie J Harrods in South Acton after weeks as a guest Waldo F Skelton back on Maple Street after winter with daughter Mrs Robert B Gibson in Oxford Massachusetts Frank W Snell at W J Harrods home tending his property Charles R Brindley buys small farm in Stow and will move soon Mrs George A Richardson of Sunnyside Farm Massachusetts rushed to care for her mother Frank Price and family formerly of Concord occupy new home on Liberty Street recently bought from Phillip Newell

Lara Spoon Willie J. Harrod Charlestown N. H Waldo F. Skelton Maple Street Robert B. Gibson Oxford Mass Frank W. Snell W. J. Harrodson High Ee Charles R. Brindley Stow George A. Richardson Sunnyside Farm Massachusetts Esterni Y Frank Price Concord Liberty Street Phillip Newell

Sudbury Notes on Families Firefighters and Local Work

Sudbury community updates include the birth of a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bowry. Principal Flynn returns to duty after hospital operation. Mr Dicks filled in. Firefighters Phil Oey Brad Gay and David Buxton aided Nobscot Mountain blaze. Sudbury ranks high in telephone subscribers with private lines. Cartesians Mary B Jenkins of Wellesley visited the hill. Local students home for Eastern vacations. Tennis courts being prepared for play. rivalry noted. Highway dept busy readying roads for summer traffic. Union Ave and parts of Concord Hudson Old Sudbury roads in poor condition. Walter E Piper and daughter Nesba returned from West Indies Canal Zone trip. Bradshaw property improvements noted in South Sudbury. Saturday Bridge Club met at Hall. John C Hall hosts. Nathaniel Loring received visitors.

Norman Bowry Flynn Newton Hospital Southville Phil Oey Brad’ Gay David Buxton Nobscot Mountain Sudbury Mary B. Jenkins Wellesley Barbara Maynard Rogers Maynard Harvard John Laborer Wesleyan Highway Department Union Avenue Concord Hudson Old Sudbury Walter E. Piper Nesba West Indies Canal Zone Bradshaw South John C. Hall Nathaniel Loring

Sudbury Assessors Compile Big Black Book Tour

Sudbury assessors have taken their big black book and are proceeding along the highways documenting properties and records. The effort aims to establish accurate listings and values for taxation and planning.

Sudbury

Town Meeting Chooses Howe as Chairman and Clerk

Real estate and personal property owners, including an automobile scow, voted at the town meeting to allocate funds for the year. The board organized with Fred Howe selected as chairman and clerk.

Andsional Automobile Scow Fred Howe

Outdoor Season Opens With Tennis Sparklers At Gandy Hill

The Gandy Hill season opener Saturday featured several tennis matches in the afternoon. Players showed good form for the season and many young visitors from out of town attended the event.

Gandy Hill

Annual Wo mans Club musical presentation at Town Hall

The Wo mans Club held an afternoon musicale in Town Hall with Isabel Gadbois on piano Gertrude Gadbois cello Alice Gadbois violin Mae Taylor soprano performing English French German songs. Mrs G H Sawyer Berlin federation director spoke and tea was served. Mrs Marcus Hapy organized decor and rehearsal for The Dover Road, featuring Lew is B Coburn James E Sawyer Gordon H Wilson Lawrence R Winship Rev Thomas Street Alice Tapper.

Woman's Club Isabel Gadbois Gertrude Gadbois Alice Gadbois Mae Taylor G. H. Sawyer Berlin Federation of Woman's Clubs Marcus Hapy Dover Road Lewis B. Coburn James E. Sawyer Gordon

After Easter Hats at 72 Main Street Maynard

An advertisement notes a sale event titled After Easter Hats at 72 Main Street Maynard. The brief item identifies the address and the event name with no additional details.

Methodist Church Maynard Announces Easter Service

Maynard Mass Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev Charles E Carroll presents post Easter service with sermon If There Be No Resurrection. Church school at 9 30 A M and main service at 10 45 A M with a 25 voice choir. Epworth League led by Miss Alice Grindrod at 6 P M with gospel messages from Boston University team.

Methodist Episcopal Church Maynard Mass Charles E. Carroll Brooks Street Tel Hig Ram Parkin Elsie Howard Alice Grindrod Epworth League Epworth Service Boston” University School of the

Abundant Life Theme at Annual Conference Service

The service schedule lists sermons on The Meaning of the Abundant Life and Gates of the Abundant Life by Rev Clayton Comstock Akron University and Rev Murray Figengcher of Akron University with other hymns and readings. A Tuesday Girl Scouts vestry meeting, choir rehearsals, preparatory membership class, and special April 22 conference Sunday services with round trip tickets from 1.00 are announced.

Jesus Rey Wm Boicourt Rey Edward B. ‘Thomas Clayton Comstock Colgate College Rey Murray Figengcher Akron University Burley Main de Pau University Edward Thomas Ohio Northern University William Boicourt Edith McAustin Alice Grindrod Emma Greenhalgh Margaret Gates Lizzie Hooper Worcester Wm. F. Anderson Wm. Naylor

Church News And Notes Seventeen Members Added This Month

Thirty three new members were received with ten into preparatory and twenty three into full membership. The total new members in twelve months is 162. A social reception for the Haster class in full membership will occur after the Annual Conference. Weekly envelopes ordered to supply earning members, Easter begins April 1st. Offerings due April 15 and 22. One hundred twenty attended Good Friday Candlelight. Epworth League banquet reservations set for Worcester April 19. Shoes advertised at Kies Shoe Store.

Haster Chure Worcester

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Nary Inal Hubsard Concord Clothing L Tiscuer Ing. N Buescher Branc Ounesn B.&m Maynard High Press A. A Morey Pearl Elizabeth Murray Albert ‘Connors Sydney Trask Taino Fingard Howard King Warne’ Sjoblom Supt .of Schools Mr. Fogwell C. W. Hutchinson Keward W. A. Haynes Coy Maynard Mrs. Bradford West Acton Group Club Pauline W. Bursow Mae E. Holton Lois M. Cram Laura A. Brown Lula M. Clark Charlotte S. Blanchard Isabelle H. Hall Rachael A. Haynes Katherine Kinsley South Acton Sudbury Club M&w Edward Lamb Colonel’s Maid Benj. C. Brown Auctionéer Telephone 247 Maynard, Mass Parker St Osborn Emma Dettling Garfird Lorer Mravig Crawford Gas Ranges Marlborough-Hudson Gas Co Main St
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