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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1925
Page
1
A whimsical description notes a group of artistic women crafting orange blossom arrangements with green ribbons for a luncheon. After serving their decorative purpose, the pieces were repurposed into Peabees, then used to host a deli luncheon for attendees.
The West Concord Women's group plans the annual May meeting at Union Church on May 7. Residents remember Mr Mac Eachern resuming studies at St John’s Seminary after Easter as he nears priesthood. Mrs D Y Cole of Har is mentioned along with local store scenes and a prize list including a cameo pin and beads.
John A. Finigan offers at 12 30 p m on May 2 1925 in Maynard all live stock farm tools and household goods from James Stott 84 Summer Hill Road Just off Main Street. Included are one good farm horse 1250 lbs six cows two due to freshen in two weeks four summer cows two year old Guernsey heifers 30 Rhode Island Red hens three guinea hens two horse cart and various farming implements and household items.
The West Acton group will hold a Me Men meeting at the Hall this evening at 8 o'clock. The event invites members and the public to attend.
Acton Lodge No. 203, I.O.O.F., marks the 106th founding anniversary of Odd Fellowship in Massachusetts with a May 14 supper at 7 P.M. in the Banquet Hall, featuring music by a violin sax trio and Maynard Social Club Quartette, followed by an address by Rep. Albert W. Bulock of Waltham and Grand Instructor of the Grand Lodge. A anniversary dance in the main hall closes the event with old and new dances.
South Sudbury 47 visited Harvard Medical School at H P Hood's Bonne Brook Farm for certified milk, cream, and grass seating. Boston residents drove in as children played and the day was enjoyed. Mrs Robert Miles attended Middlesex County meeting in Reading on Saturday as Legion Auxiliary delegate.
A large crowd expected at Memorial Congregational Church in South Sudbury for a 8 p.m. concert by a Harvard Glee Club based quartet. The group, featuring tenor Ph. Lautner, is praised as a pioneering unit expanding beyond college songs.
The Farm Bureau shows and exhibitions were well received with Mrs. Eunice Hall leading singing and talks by Mrs. Blackmir and Benjamin Taunton. A High School baseball game on April 25 ended 7 to 6 against Mitchell School of Billerica. An accidental spark from a locomotive nearby caused brief alarm. Ford's chemical from Wayside Inn aided containment. The Onitarian Church opens first Sunday in May with Rev. Wood preaching. Women’s Club play set for May 1 with tickets selling quickly.
The Brook ling Bird Club recorded a large spring trip tally April 25 with 24 members spotting many species including red winged blackbird robin blue jay crow and warblers. A May 4 spraying meeting at Fred L Clark's Sudbury orchard will discuss orchard pests control spraying methods and equipment with J W Day in attendance.
In a Universal Jewel production shown Monday and Tuesday, Dangerous Innocense centers on a man who mistakes a young woman for a younger sister. The plot, sparked by an old aunt's meddling, moves from humorous to pathetic as romantic happiness hangs in the balance.
The Maynard Woman's Golf Club held its first whist of the season at the Country Club on Tuesday afternoon with many in attendance. Prizes went to Mrs. EB Bamford of Concord Junction first, Mrs. P. H. Murphy second, and Mrs. C. F. Rainville consolation. Refreshments were served. The club plans to meet at least once monthly.
The Board of Tree with Col. C N French support presents an evening of entertainment on May 1 featuring magician Mr Bennett Springer assisted by Miss Beth Bret Zin with music and stories. Proceeds go to the sidewalk fund.
A beacon near Barretts Mill Road was struck and knocked loose. Connors, fined 100 dollars for drunkenness and placed on probation. Two companions also fined. Gallivan fined 20 dollars for contempt of court and drunkenness continued. Henry Allen paid 15 dollars for drunkenness after an accident that left him bruised and hospitalized.
Concord area shipments from the Vialle Co list several Dodge models funneled to local buyers. Allan A Kennedy receives a screen truck and an assortment of sedans and coupes shipped to residents including Jan Berry Harry W. Frits and Mrs Florence V Gates. Other deliveries include a Dodge special sedan to Charlies Wilcox a Dodge coach to Geo Varley and a special B sedan to Waine Williams of Maynard.
The West Concord Parent Teacher Association will hold a regular monthly meeting in Harvey Wheeler Hall on Thursday evening April 30 at 745 P.M Refreshments will be served and an interesting meeting is assured. Local families and guests are noted in attendance and parade preparations are mentioned.
Miss Marion Rice daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Rice of Stow and Joseph White son of Mr and Mrs Harry White of a were married at Bridget's Church at 2 PM by Rev Edward F Crowley. Irene Rice sister of the bride was bridesmaid Leon was best man. A reception followed at the home of the a. Guests came from nearby towns and from New York and Connecticut. The couple planned a wedding tour after the ceremony.
The notice explains new postal rates effective on remailing. One cent stamps used before April 15 remain for that period, while two ounce fractions now cost two cents, and the Enterprise estimates four cents postage on remailed copies. Regular subscriptions to regular subscribers or papers stay unaffected.
State police arrested Mr. Newhouse of Maynard Saturday night. At district court Monday he faced charges of operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor and being under the influence. He reportedly was found guilty, fined $100 for the DWI and $15 for the liquor charge.
Miss Ethel Butterworth and Miss Ethel Nordberg led a group of Mtchristian Endeavor girls on a Boston trip. They toured historical city landmarks and attended Rose Marie at the Schubert. Passengers included Doris Dawson Allen Brown Lilian Weaving Helen Leithead Elizabeth Leithead Mildred Axford Ruth Wilson and Dorothy Marsden.
The Maynard Camper Club golf course hosted many players over the weekend as new members enroll during a special drive. The club has reduced the membership fee to 15 dollars for a few weeks or until full membership is reached.
Maynard reports a population rise to 7462 from prior counts with 3765 females and 4087 males. The census notes about 1700 are of school age, while property values have tripled to fourfold increases in some cases.
The Congregational Church lists a Friday preparatory service at 7 30 pm. On May 3 a morning service at 10 30 followed by Communion. Sunday School at 11 45 Christian Endeavor at 6 15 and an evening service at 7 William Nicol of Neponset Mass will speak at the evening service.
The Fram Genter Players presented The a of the Tide at 1.C.C.F. Hall on Monday evening with good attendance. Acton’s planted tree on the common Monday afternoon was under Neighborhood Club direction amid school exercises. The tree came from Receet Haynes. Misses Helen and Evelyn Knowlton returned from St. Petersburg Florida.
Through Mrs Otis Motts kindness the core pany shows Revolutionary War relics carried at the Concord fight by her grandfather Solomon Smith a member of Captain Isaac Davins Company She is believed to be the sole surviving granddaughter of a Revolutionary War soldier in the United States.
An amused observer recalls a Pinehurst gathering with mentions of several local dignitaries including George Jr and James H. Gil, plus a grand chapter officer lineup. The fragment hints at a social event with speeches, toasts, and community roles, ending with an unsettled conclusion.
Unclear OCR fragment provides minimal readable text about a sale or ties. No identifiable persons organizations places or dates are readable. Further context is needed to produce a factual headline and summary.
The Concord Post Office will close daily at 7 p m starting next Monday. Pred A Tower announces the change in office hours with no other details provided.
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