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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1935
Page
5
City authorities approve a program on Concord Department Street spanning eight weeks. The plan, endorsed by ER A, outlines phased work and safety measures for residents and businesses along the route.
The text notes that Indians did not have soap as we know it and instead used roots of wild plants to wash with. It describes a satisfactory substitute found in certain plant roots for cleansing.
Mrs Henry P Thorpe was elected president with Mrs Beauury T Short as vice president and Mrs Samuel Merwin as treasurer. Other officers include Mrs Leon F Foss secretary and Mrs Alfred Mahier assistant secretary. Miss Marion A Barker and Mrs Marvin Ceeanaes on a negative committee. Ruth Westman and Claire Kent performed. Mrs Harry B Little and Mrs Marvin C Taylor served refreshments at the Kings Comet reception.
Calvin Morse of Acton attended the funeral of Mrs. John Caswell in Brewer Maine during the day.
The ae See Clan hosts a spring flower show at Scout House on April 22 and 23. Concord clubs host dances and neighbor nights with Eleanor M. Whitney and Richard B. Appleby organizing. Grange Neighbor's Night, Garden Club lecture on Wild Flowers, and a Trinity Church food sale are noted along with a concert at Concord Academy. A rabies vaccination clinic for dogs is planned with future clinics every two months. Major Kenneth P. Blood is selected for War College in Washington this August.
The Bryn Mawr Canal Committee invites visitors on Saturday April 27 to enjoy a tea in the exhibition room featuring antique Concord family porcelains. Hostesses Mr Donald Frothingham Mrs Loring and Miss Martha oversee the afternoon as guests drop in to view the display.
The Middlesex School debate team defeated Groton in Eliot to uphold the affirmative on the motion that deportation of aliens by the United States Government on account of their views is undesirable. Rev. Dan Huntington Fenn of Chestnut Hill preached at Middlesex Sunday. An Easter program featured the service.
In a April 19 event at Concord Country Club three players tied for first with net 39 in the best selected 12 holes. Burleigh L. Pratt posted the lowest actual score 48 while Pliny Jewell Jr Harry Cook and Charles Foote finished near the top with 40 and 39 nets respectively. Wardwell and Edgarton tied at 41 net.
A Concord Rotary Club weekly luncheon and meeting was held at the Concord Reformatory in West Concord. The speaker discussed his work and offered earnest and instructive remarks about his efforts and the impact of his programs.
Holy Communion at 8 45 a m Sunday April 28 followed by Trinity School at 9 30 and Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 by Rev Professor B urward of Crown of the Episcopal Theological School. Pliny Jewell Jr 44 points tied with Wilson and Burleigh Pratt at A H H tournament with three fourths handicap Pliny Lewell Jr 44
Margaret Agnes Lennon daughter of Mr and Mrs James W Lennon of Lincoln wed Carl Frank Lahnston of Lincoln son of Mrs Anton Lahnston of Coblenz Germany. The 4 pm ceremony at St Church rectory was by Rev William H Finnick with Ruth Lennon as bridesmaid and Frank Lahnston as best man. The couple honeymooned by car and will reside in Lincoln.
The Players present a stage adaptation of Washington Irving in the Veterans building over three days, featuring Rip Van Winkle and a large company of named actors playing villagers, gnomes, and other roles with Frederick R. Child Jr. directing.
The Concord Day Camps committee adopts a cooperative plan with Curtis Publishing Company to solicit renewals and new subscriptions by phone. Mrs. Jean Montgomery will lead the telemarketing effort among Concord and West Concord residents to support summer playground supervision.
The third in a series of whist parties to aid St Bridget’s building fund will be held next Friday at Cooperative Hall. The Ladies Auxiliary A. O. H. will manage. Mrs Della Moore, Auxiliary president, says many prizes will be awarded and that a bean feast will be served.
The West Concord Cardinals will host a dance at Warner Hall West Concord on Friday May 3 featuring Music Ed Harvey and His Dover Country Club Orchestra. Proceeds will fund first class baseball for the coming season.
The First Church of Christ Scientist lists services with Sunday at 145 pm and Sunday school at 1045 am, a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 746 pm, and a Reading Room in the church building with 2 to 5 pm hours except holidays. The April 28 Lesson Sermon topic is Probation After Death, with the Golden Text from Psalms 49:15 and supporting Bible passages from Revelation 2 10 11 and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
Middlesex defeated St Mark's of Southboro 9 to 2 in the opener of a home and home series. Firemen responded to three Sunday brush and grass fires starting at 2 50 pm near Nine Acre Corner and again near Lake Walden as flames spread across several acres.
Mrs Benjamin Derby and family reside in West Acton. Laughlin gets a five year district court clerk appointment from Gov. Wurley. Loughlin has thirty years in the post. Rene Duberger resigns from fire department after seven years to focus on Minute Man Press. Richard Barnett, Byron street, about twenty years in the department. Mrs Harold Brown now with Economy Store on Walden Street. Congratulations to Edward A. Comeau and Edward J. Lyon on anniversaries April 16. 34 and 44 years respectively. Hendershot and wife vacationing with Hendershots’ parents in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Willow Rebekah Lodge represented at Hope Lodge in Woburn. Concord Schools director Hawkes visiting Woburn. Hawkes and family spent part of vacation at North Gorham Maine camp. Mrs Charles E Brown returned from Florida trip. West Concord residents back from travels include T. Henry Mahan, James Baker, Miss Marys Marrett, Miss Elizabeth Lverett. West Concord Helping Hand Society met April 16 at Edith Fenton’s home. vote to donate money.
Pauline G Tuttle, riding with her mother on Groton Road near Littleton Common, fell from the car while opening a window and fractured her skull. She was taken to Emerson Hospital in Concord and is expected to recover. Her sister Alice Phillips had a similar injury years ago.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church met last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. It. Attendees discussed upcoming church events and shared light refreshments in a social gathering.
The government promotes home ownership through long term low monthly payments to encourage settled communities. The Concord Co operative Bank offers a plan with 1 percent monthly interest on borrowed amounts, ensuring full ownership in under thirteen years at current dividend rates. Middle aged buyers are advised to consider this option to avoid prolonged mortgage burdens.
In the Masonic Temple Concord the Walden Royal Arch Chapter held an evening meeting presided by Excellent High Priest Lindsey N. Smith. A memorial service for Frederick G. Jones was conducted by Warren B. Goddard with guitarist Wallace C. Priest. Plans for a dual asparagus supper were set for Monday May 21 and Watertown Chapter invited to participate in work.
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