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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1930

Page

4

Weekly Rise newspaper masthead and listings

Marlboro Mass weekly publication details show address 1 Liberty Street Marlboro with post office listing and notice of second class matter August 25 1903. Subscription rates listed as 1.50 for 12 months and 40 cents per issue, including postage, with distribution to Maynard Concord Sudbury and surrounding towns.

Mass Marlboro Peta Enterprise Reas Poscottice Inarlboro Congress

American Opera Ad Sparks Debate Over Exoticism

A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century notice discusses American opera and the Metropolitan Opera Company. It notes singers such as Rosa Fouselle Leonora Corona and Nanette Guilford, mentions a survey of singers in a festival, and comments on audience reception versus management preferences. The piece hints at regional origins of American performers and ongoing tensions in presenting American talent.

Metroport- Obeon Company New York Amin Urs

Record Campaign on Advertising a By Frigidaire

Loi Chio reports April 30 that Frigidaire is expanding a national advertising push. Industrial leaders note rising consumer demand, stronger stock markets, and easier credit aiding spring buying with direct mail, windows, outdoor ads, and demonstrations. Frigidaire now says three times as many units are in use as any rival.

Loi Chio Angwal

Grass Fire Suppression On Taylor Road Saturday Night

Maynard fire department responded to a grass fire on Taylor road at 6 20 p m Saturday. A second alarm was sounded around 10 a m Sunday morning.

Taylor Road

Greeno and Perillo Wed in St Chricket’s Ceremony

Miss Theresa Grenny Greeno daughter of Mr and Mrs Dominick Greeno 77 Arthur Street and Gabriel Perillo son of Mrs Mary Perillo 8 Arthur Street married Sunday at St Cridket’s church in a morning ceremony attended by relatives and friends. Rev Walter Kreche officiated.

Lawrence Mary Russo Pailomena Trosi Sudbury Delphita Mariani Lilian Greene Rachel Paciotti Ida ¢ Aclano Antonio Lalli William Q’toole Michael Lalli James Lattucca Jerry Russo Harnes Husso We Ufin Lulewal Lowes Hydé Park Sunbury Maynard New York Arthur Street Maynard Council K. Of.c Assabet Mill Maid of Hotro

GOING TO WALTHAM BY PAST PRESIDENTS CLUB MEETING

Members of the Past President's Club of the Daughters of St. George Dian will attend a gathering in Wal tham next Saturday afternoon. Attending ladies include Mrs. Fred Qates Mrs. Joseph Brown Mrs. Richard Allen Mrs. Besse Austin Mrs. Job Doel Mrs. One Meade Mrs. Grace Spenc er Laura Parkin Mrs. Ida Brooks Mrs. Rhoda Farrar and Mrs. Henrietta Bamford.

Waltham Daughters of St. George Dian Lady Warwick Lodge Fred Qates Joseph Brown Richard Allen Besse Austin Job Doel One Meade Grace Spencer Laura Parkin Ida Brooks Rhoda Farrar Henrietta Bamford

Letter From Japan Gifts to Miss Willis School Work

Miss Alice Adams, missionary in Okayama, Japan, thanks the Congregational Sunday School for birthday gift funds aiding Japanese children. The letter praises the school’s work and notes a pictorial scrap-book made by Japanese children, showing scenery, homes, and daily life for teaching and goodwill.

Japan Emily F Willis Congregational Sunday School Alice Adams Okayama Milies

Guessing Contest at Byron Lumber Company

The Byron Lumber Company runs a guessing contest with prizes up to $5 in merchandise for estimating the feet of wire in a Jersey copper screen on display in the Byron store window. Entries are free and due by May 16, with ties receiving full prize. committee members include K. Paul Hilander, W. Macurda, and the Enterprise reporter.

Byron Lumber Company Jersey Byron K. Paul Hilander W . Macurda the Enterprise

West Concord News Highlights and Local Socials

Mr and Mrs Harold Shepard visit family as they plan departure to Oregon. Mrs Arthur Smith rests at Cetra Street home. Rodney Pratt improves after illness. Our Lady Help of Christians C D A reports a successful sale. The message of Emaeus discussed at West Concord Union Church. Mrs Shepard injured in a minor bike incident but recovering. Charles Ragung silver wedding celebrated at 23 Linwood. Harvey Wheeler School pupils held a social with prizes awarded to Penny and Bobby.

Harold Shepard Wutparus Paren Frank Hawkes Toeir Oregon Arthur BK. Smith Cetra Street Rodney Pratt Our Lady Help of Christians C D. of A Emaeus West Concord Union Hervert UL. Shepard Concord Charles Ragung Lins Broad, Road West Concord Jaglug William Dora Edie Yunu Alu Thomas Harvey Wheeler- West Harvey Wheeler Robert Knuddy

May Breakfast by Ladies Union at West Concord Church

The annual day breakfast organized by the Ladies Union of West Concord Union Church will be held in the banquet hall tomorrow morning May 1 from 6:30 to 9:30.

Ladies Union of the West Concord Union Church Chorch Worning

May Party Friday at Hawthorne Chapter Hall

Hawthorne Chapter O E S hosts a May Party Friday evening in the Association hall. Langley’s Orchestra will supply music and Miss Gladys Graham chairs the organizing committee.

Association Hall Hawthorne O. E Langley Gladys Graham

Sunday Services and Activities at Union Church

Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone led morning and evening services with a full day program including organ preludes hymns prayers sermons and benedictions. Annursnac Grange celebrated its eighth anniversary with a birthday party in Warner Hall drawing many Grangers.

Ladies Union meeting at West Union Church parlors

The Ladres Union of the West Union Church met in the parlors on Tuesday. President poscelina O Edwardson presided. Plans were made for the third final May breakfast to be held Sacretay. May 1 hostesses were Mrs H Earle Holden and Mrs Henry Johnson.

Ladres’' Union of the West Union Poscelina O Edwardson H. Earle Holden Henry Johnson

West Concord Union Church Weekly Schedule

West Concord Massachusetts Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone preaches at 10 30 A M on the Spirit of Pentecost. Morning service and church school at noon children sermon on Being It. Holy Communion 4 P M. Senior Society 5 P M Junior Society 56 PM. Boy Scouts 7 30 P M. Midweek Service 7 30 P M. Ladies Union 2 30 P M. Mrs Waldo Lapuam hostess. Christian Endeavor Entertainment Maynard Stow West Concord 8 P M. orchestra from Stow. other societies perform plays. Choir rehearsal 7 P M.

West Concord Mass Alfred Wheeler Stone Society of the Christian Endeavor Ladies Union Waldo P. Lapuam Winslow J. Damon Ladies’ Missionary Society Christian Endeavor Entertainment Christian Endeavor Societies Maynard, Stow Stow Society

Sudbury Social Roundup Highlights Local Events

Sudbury residents hosted gatherings as Mr Laurence L Winship attended the Gridroh Dinner in Washington DC. A bridge party at Mrs Harland Rogers home and a Maynard Golf Club preview welcomed many locals. School events include June graduations, Health Week plans, and an exhibit at Center School.

Laurence L. Winship King Philp Roan Washington D. C Gridroh Press Club Harland H. Rogers South Sudbury Naenaniel Loring George W. Morse Bridge Babe Ruth Abe Sudbury Gardier Pope Framingham Road Maynard Ringling Bros Circus Boston Garden Center Gram Mar N.s Walter E. Piper Europe Laconia Beveridge and Way Candy Hill Road Frank S. Ferrins Fred Ralph Adams Cram Greece Richard T. Fisher Weston St. Peter’s Guild Melvin Guptill Philadelphia Charles Beckwith Edgewater New Jersey George Nor‘e Manchester By the Sea Edward A. Hunt Womans Club Rose Rollins Brookline Clyde Race Boston Marian Smith Dorothy Mary Knght Melrose

West Acton Notes Include Illnesses and Local Events

West Acton items report the Baggs family illness and several social visits from Wal tham and Boston. Fire department members toured a Providence repair plant, while many residents shared brush fire and funeral notices. A May 5 screening of the Boston Traveller film about newspaper making is announced with free admission.

Elizabeth Davis Waltham Charles Baggs B. A. King Laffin Laura Stuckwer Saah French Hudson Macaregor 1St Acton Fire Department Providence Biadly Ludvig Stark Boston Tony Perry Azores Valliyria Henrietta Torsleff Carus Clark Albert Lockes Berry Lockes Louise MacDougall Essex Dukshar MacDougall Waldo Whitcomb Arthur Desouza Medford High School Arlington Street Littte James French Robert VU. U Thei Hall Tim

First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Social

Sunday School for primary and junior at 9 30 Worship at 10 45 Adult School 12 noon Pleasant Sunday Evening at 7 The Thursday 8 o'clock social in the vestry led by the ladies society Admission fee one penny seeks pennies for needs Next Sunday morning service will welcome fourteen new members and observe communion Evening services moved to the vestry.

First Baptist Church Arthur Jeffries Christian Kinneavor Ladies Society

Arlington High School dramatic club hosts sophomore play cast

Members of the Arlington High School Sophomore class cast attended the school play as guests of the drama club. Cast members William Lowgard Edith Priest and John Petergeh joined show witnesses Julia White and Beatrice Smith observed the performance Friday night.

Arlington Arlington High School William Lowgard Edith Priest Petergehj Julia White Beatrice Smith

Sudbury Couple Wed at Concord Home in Sudbury

James Trelis longtime Sudbury resident marries Emma Quinn of Concord on April 24 at his sister's home in Concord. They will reside in Sudbury. Edith Hutchby undergoing appendicitis operation at Framingham hospital. Memorial church and 8 8S delegates chosen for Marlboro convention. Marion Johnson of Pena cook NH visits town. Mr and Mrs D F Brown of Framingham visit with Waldo L Stone family.

James Trelis Sudbury Green House Concord Emma Quinn Edith Hutchby i Framingham Hospital Memorial Church Soman Middlesex Marlboro Marion Johnson Penacook

New Spring Shots at the Going-Out-Of-Business Gate

A short note describes a going out of business sale at the New Idea Store with new spring shots and a Queen Photonahake showroom display opening in May at the gate location.

New Idea

American Powder Co buys land near Hatsee area

On April 30 the American Powder Company purchased eight acres of land near Hatsee in West Concord. Arthur Jalonen of Acton acquired acres near Fletcher. Mrs. Anderson obtained a house and lot on Lowell Street. Reported by James.

West Concord The American Powder Company Hatsee Arthur Jalonen Acton Fietcher A.enson Lowell James

Child Study Class Meeting Set for May 6

The Child Study Class will meet at eight o clock Tuesday evening May 6 at the home of Mrs. K. E. Norman Boury. Mrs Carlton Ellears will lead, and all mothers interested in homemaking and child rearing are invited.

KE. Norman Boury Carlton Ellears

Sudbury P T A Members Attend Regional Conference

Sudbury P T A delegation joined a regional PTA conference in Waltham on April 22. Representatives from nearby towns heard reports on the year's work with speakers including Dr Carl Schrader Mrs Fred L Pigeon John Stoddard and Lewis Mac Brayne from the Mass Safety Council.

Waltham Carl Schrader Fred L. Pigeon John Stoddard Lewis Mac Brayne Mass. Safety Council Sudbury W. E. Davison EB. Norman Boury J. B. Cossair Everett Bowker Norman Bowry J. N G Gillette C. Avid Nelson Fred S Morrison

Acton Clean Town Effort Urges South Acton Cleanup

South Acton aims for a Tercentenary clean up by May 10 with Clean Up Week starting May 6. The Village association asks residents to remove ashes and rubbish, cover unsightly spots, tidy yards, and repair and paint buildings.

South Acton F. ‘Fitazeroe

Everett Spinney Dies in Boston Hospital

Everett Spinney passed away last Wednesday night in a Boston hospital after recent treatment. Funeral services were private at his Massachusetts Avenue home conducted by Rev. Mr. Torsleff, with burial at Mount Hope. Floral tributes showed widespread sympathy from friends.

Everett Spinney Boston Spital Massachusetts Avenue Mr. Torsleff Mount Hope

Boy Scouts Hold Active Meetings with Leadership Change

Good activities continue among the Troop as tests are passed and attendance remains strong. Arthur Léé becomes assistant Scoutmaster. The Grange invites the troop to Organization Night on May 27. A hike occurred last Sunday afternoon.

Arthur Lée Grange

God Fellows Bowling Notes at Hudson and Acton Lodges

Acton Lodge 2031 O O F declared a team from Hudson Lodge I O O F at the alleys in Hudson on Friday evening April 25. This is one victory for each lodge and a third deciding match will reflect Friday May 2 at West n alleys. This match will be a real one.

Acton Lodge Hudson Lodge I Hudson West N Alleys

Carnera Shoe Exhibit Wows At Maynard Store Window

An oversized boxing shoe worn by Italian heavyweight Primo Carnera is on display in the J A MacPherson store window. The massive artifact, crafted for art and used in his first American bout, dwarfs typical shoes in size and remains nearly indescribable to observers.

Maynard Carnera Italy J.A. MacPherson

Trinitarian Congregational Church May Services

Concord Mass May 4 morning service at 9 30 led by Pastor Rev George L Thurlow sermon by the pastor includes a children's sermon Sonntag afternoon Young Peoples Club meeting. Midweek service scheduled for Wednesday May 7 at 7 45 P M.

Trinitarian Congregational Church Mass Géorge L. Thurlow Young Peeoples Club

Walden Arch Chapter Hosts Masoni' Temple Evening

The Walden Arch Chapter in Masoni Temple held a Monday evening gathering with a 7 o'clock roast beef supper led by Mrs. Lutcan G Chapman. The event featured Amos and Amy on radio, moving pictures Reporting the World, and a memorial service for John D Brown. King Warren B Goddard led ritual work. Ladies' Night committee met to finalize plans for tonight's fair.

Warren B. Goddard

Concord and Middlesex Prep Headline Pairing in Weekend Baseball

Baseball schedule lists Concord High versus Needham High at Needham and Middlesex School against St Marks at Southborough on Saturday. Wednesday features Concord High facing Middlesex School in North Concord with multiple high school teams scheduled.

Concord High School Needham High School Needham Middlesex ‘School St. Marks School Southboro Middlesex School North Concord

Mock Trial Presented By Congregational Church Men

South Acton March 7 The Men class of the Congregational church will stage a mock trial in the vestry on May 7. Judge Keyes of Concord will preside at 8 16 p.m. Attorneys are T G Heggeler for the defense and EB Newton for the plaintiff. Cast includes Clarence D. Chickering clerk and Mrs Charles H Parsona plaintiff with Henry Soay as defendant. Witnesses include Mrs Essie H Reynolds James A Farrar Carl C Piint Mrs Hugh Hodgen and Dr WB Currier. Jury lists several residents. The production promises pep fun and wit.

South Acton Congregational Church Keyes Concord T. G. Heggeler EB. C. Newton Clarence D. Chickering Charles H. Parsona Henry Soay Allen B. Frost Essie H. Reynolds James A. Farrar Carl C. Piint Hugh Hodgen WB Currier B L Young L. W. Downie Claire A. Milbery Frank

Tercentenary Ball Shows Past in Modern Concord Gala

Concord hosts a grand tercentenary event at the State Armory with two hundred guests in period garb spanning colonial to modern fashions. Notable costumes drew Boston press notice while Joe Rines and Brunswick Recording Orchestra provided lively music and H J Seiter catered.

Concord State Armory Boston William B. Bartlett Gideon de Forest H. Robert Bygrave Alien French Mary Abbott Stédman Buttick Jr Joe Rines Brunswick Recording Orchestra H. J. Seiter Michael J. Dee Horton Edmands Leon ‘*F. Foss Allen French Herbert B. Hosmer Robert E. ‘Goodwin Hans W. Miler

Notable Names Listed for Event Committee and Ushers

The list names Joseph H. Orethort W Sheehan Mrs 4 Smith Mrs Herbert Mrs Raymond Wheeler and many ushers led by Winslow J Damony Appleby Allyn Bear Cabot Smith O De Mahlon Foley T Frank Hemenway Charley son Henry Keyes Lenno Jr John C Macone Samual win John J Mullaney Whitney 8S Smith Whitney. The Ball committee in charge includes Ballou chairman Richard James P Borland F Child Jr Winslow J John M Dolan Ralph Charles B Johnson Henry John J Mullaney Ru Thomagin Sanborn John Whitney S Smith Charney Wilfred Wheeler Jr.

Joseph H. Orethort W. Sheehan 4. Smith Herbert Raymond Wheeler Winslow J. Damony Ard Appleby Allyn Bear Old Cabot Smith O. de Mahlon Foley Frank Ralph Hemenway Charleyson Henry Keyes Lenno, Jr John C Macone Samual Win John J. Mullaney I Ley Whitney Smith J Ballou Richard James P. Borland F Child, Jr Winslow J John M. Dolan Ralph Charles B. Johnson Henry Ru Thomagin Sanborn John Whitney S. Smith Charney Wilfred Wheeler, Jr

O'Leary's Irish Min The famous dance Orches change hall

Appears to be a night dance event at a hall in South Acton featuring O'Leary's Irish Min and an active orchestra lineup. Details on date and full event scope are unclear in the fragment.

O’leary South Acton

Maynard High School Orchestra Delivers Annual New England Festival

In Symphony Hall the Maynard High School orchestra, directed by Lovely, performed at the annual New England School Festival. About 240 boys from across New England participated in the seated concert, featuring music from four French works and others.

Maynard Maynard High School New Snes School Festival Symphony Hall Urday Harold Jolng Taini Nyland Iggot All New England el'Lovely

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hae Weekly RISE Rice Liberty Street, Marlboro Yy Aen Sedford American Opera Frigidaire eGiGreva St. Tal Union Church Wery Petrali Church School Junior Christian Endeavor Society Senior Christian Endeavor Society Deaconess Home Gertrude H. Rideout Mildred Stone Annursnac Grange Patrons of Husband Warner Hall Ladies’ Union West Acton SO. Sudbury Amer. Powder Co BOY Scouts GOD Fellows Carnera’s Shoe Walden Corinthian LODGE Corinthian, Lodge Duncan G. Chapman Harvard Judge Keyes N. E. Fe ABC First Baptist Church Ralph ¢Arney Maynard, Mass
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