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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1930
Page
4
Fragmentary text references Marlboro Massachusetts and nearby towns. mentions 1879 dates and various place names. No coherent event or outcome is clear from readable fragments.
The distribution census, authorized by Congress, begins nationwide to collect data from retailers wholesalers service establishments and manufacturers. It targets automobiles grain elevators hotels and construction businesses in counties and will ask each dealer for figures revealing business activity without naming individuals or specific services.
The text outlines a shift in how distribution fees and census enumeration are handled. Special enumerators will conduct population and agriculture censuses in the country stores and rural districts, while urban areas with populations over ten thousand will rely on standard census processes.
The Acton committee for the April 19 celebration welcomes W Clifton Jones as a loyal resident of Waltham now added to its list. Lucius Hosmer of Jefferson New Hampshire visited Acton relatives, and Mr and Mrs Willard Sylvia moved to Maple Street home. James E Esple Jr marked eighth anniversary of pig birth at the grandparents' Behoo! street residence.
Easter gate of hats and dresses at the Fullenton Hat Shop at 72 Main St Maynard. Adv.
The text notes gas lines reaching West Concord via Main Street and Commonwealth Avenue, swinging into Elm Street, and another line from Nine Acre Center via Williams Street toward Old Marlboro Road. Also, Concord Union Church meets this afternoon with Mrs. Leonard V. Benson hosting. Arthur A. Pike of the Quality Market will rest as guest of American Consul Charles B. Hosmer in Washington, D. C.
Reverend Alfred Wheeler leads Easter morning services on April 20 1080 with a sermon The Significance of the Eternal Christ as part of a series on Significat Aspects of Life. Music includes Gertrude Rideout Mildred Stone and organ preludes. Children’s Easter pantomime What the Easter Lily Told the Bluebird by Elizabeth Rolland staged by Church School staff. Midweek service April 22 at 7 30.
The congregation will observe the Lord's appearance at the Conc nion Church tomorrow Thursday at 7 30 with Rev William J Batt and Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone assisting. Friday at 7 30 Good Friday service conducted by Rev Frank B McAllister of Lexington. Tonight’s preacher is Rev Charles C Garland former pastor at Mayn.
Special features mark the Oriental Supper to be given Thursday evening at a Union Club in West Concord. Dr Wayne G. Lawrence will cater with Charles H. Sm of Lancaster assisting. The Chinese Play The Hon Mrs Ling will be presented by Endeavor Society members for the Ladies Missionary Society fundraiser.
The funeral for Miss Fannie Hosmer, longtime Concord resident, was led by Rev Owen Dexter of Trim Episcopal Church. Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Hosmer died Saturday at her home on Walden Street.
Mrs Waldo Stone welcomes Erwin Small of Guilford to stay a few days at the home of Mr and Mrs Stone. Small has spent winter in Bermuda. Mrs Fo Sweet has her home here for the summer, and Mr and Mrs Walter E Livers travel from an unspecified location.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions St Casmir's church pews and a plan for new deluxe Lovell Bus Line coaches for special trips and service. It lists police events, a Brighton car theft report, and various social notices from Natick lodge, Stow Civic League, and Sudbury M E Church centered on April activities and supper schedules.
A fragmentary notice suggests a girls bowling event at Lynch alleys next May with the first major female competition in two years. The report hints at a tough final match as competitors aim to win.
Oscar Wilde three act comedy to be presented Tuesday night April 22 at the High School Auditorium. Lead vocalists include Helen Runde Head, Beatrice Jordan, Fowler, Roderick McIver, Denniston, and William Mann. Reserved seating by James V. Méy. general admission at local stores near Fearns, Hodges, and others. Civic event directed by the committee.
After a death on the bd Friday a statue of M283 was carried in a Sunday procession to the altar by parishioners. Holy Thursday mass at 8 o'clock preceded by a procession and on Good Friday the pre sanctified mag is followed by a procession with many Igteese townspeople attending Easter services.
South Sudbury April 23 the P T A held its annual meeting at the schoolhouse with papers on citizenship English and commerce presented by Miss Hildreth and Miss Savage. Officers elected included Mrs Fred Morrison president and Mon Albert Reynolds treasurer. About 80 members attended and refreshments were served. Next meeting May 14 will discuss vocational guidance.
Hilda Whitney Winifred Blackmer and Waldo Stone were pros at the Around Club dance held at the Hotel Somersett last Saturday evening at Jackson College. Lilla Adams, a former teacher, will spend a week with her sister Mrs Waldo Stone. Herbert Small, finishing Ralph Stone's new truck, returned to Wells, Maine, noting the vehicle is built for large loads of market products.
Memorial Church announces three Easter services including a Sunrise service at 6 hillside time in front of Atherton Roger's home under C E youth, a 10 45 morning service with Rev Albert Reynolds preaching on the reality of the risen Christ, and an 7 PM Easter pageant The Resurrection by the church youth with special music and new members welcomed.
Easter Saturday morning and evening services begin at 7 o clock with blessing of the fire the paschal candle baptismal water and Easter Water followed by mass. Easter Sunday masses are at 9 and 10 a.m. with music by an augmented choir.
Mr and Mrs PWilliams and Miss Shirley Smith visited friends over the weekend. Miss Mary Moulton spent time with old friends and enjoyed horseback riding. Mr and Mrs Warren Blake returned from a Washington honeymoon and will reside in Lexington though Bedford residents welcome them back. Friday a Bedford Civic Club open meeting features Ex Mayor Edward O Childs of Newton speaking on Citizenship in the school auditorium. Edith Webber surveys the census on foot with her dog, known for her devotion to dogs. North Road water mains are being laid to aid residents. for now wells remain unaffected by the Federal Contracting Co of Stoneham. Firemen faced two brush fire alarms Monday behind Parker Station and Old Billerica Road, with further concern as winds rose.
The National Grange announces a 1930 highway safety essay contest open to younger members of subordinate Granges. Entries must be under 500 words and mailed by July 4 to the National Grange office.
State prizes include a $5.00 check and a silver medal for first place. Bronze medals awarded to the next three best essays from each state. Additional rewards include a $20.00 and $10.00 amounts and other small expenses noted in the record.
The Grange hosted a whist party in Grange Hall Monday evening with Howard Skelton in charge. Twelve tables were in use and prizes awarded to Lotti Peterson first and Herbert Clark second after a cut with Martin McMahon. Consolation prizes went to Olive Hammet and Mr. Anderson. Fresh meats were served and dancing followed.
The Concord Tercentenary Ball on April 26 lists Richard Appleby An Beardsell Harold Cabet Smithene Mahlon Fotey Rope Garrity Heménya Lyri Johnson Henry Keyes Leaide Lindsay Jr John Macone Samuel K Merwin John Mullaney John Shepley Whitney Smith Otis Whitney as ushers. Dancing runs 9 pm to 2 am with Grand March at 10 15 pm and intermission at 11 30 pm followed by a Virginia Reel. The H J Seller Co will serve supper from 10 30 pm to 1 am with Joe Rifters and His Brunswick Recording Orchestra providing music.
Fragmentary note mentions an automobile accident injuring a person connected to a school. It references a father party, April 25, a pianist named Julia, and a teacher Hebert with substitution by Magoon. Details are incomplete and names uncertain.
A damaged OCR text fragment from a California notice mentions a shopping area with dresses and hats and a calendar. It references Easter and Marysville or similar place, with unclear names and dates. Further readable details are sparse.
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