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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1932
Page
3
Natick shooters tally four 190s plus, but a missing man and a weak 141 drop their chances. Framingham tops the Middlesex match with 927, Concord Rod and Gun Club finish third at 814. Also notes on local obituaries, club activities, and community events.
The Legion plans a Sunday afternoon clam bake with a big crowd expected. John Dempsey of Bow Street leads the cook crew and serves a succulent feast. Activities include a 50 third prize shoot, horseshoe pitching, swimming, and social merriment. Michael Dempsey lies in Massachusetts General Hospital after a fall injuring him.
The Nae Club held its first meeting on Wednesday August 3 electing officers including vice president secretary Ja Howard press correspondent Hildegarde ares son treasurer and chairmen of the canning committee Gertrude McDonald Mrs Alexander gave the seven steps in canning The next meeting is set for Tuesday August 9 at 1 30 PM.
The Methodist Episcopal Church remains closed until Sunday September 4 while Rev Harland S. Evans attends the Northfield Conference during the first two weeks of August. He will spend the following two weeks on a fishing and camping trip with Frank Maurer in Maine and New Hampshire.
Concord notes a surprise shower for Miss Anna M Hayes of 46 Walden Street before her August 21 wedding to Harrison A Biggs of Great Road Bedford. The couple plans a 7 o'clock ceremony at St Bernard's Parish House with a reception at the bride's home. Biggs is a Lowell Textile Institute graduate and with a New York firm. they will reside in New York City.
Residents travel and socialize across town and nearby towns. John G. Watson and family vacation at Falmouth in August. Mrs Samuelle sails for England after storing furniture. Mr and Mrs Frank A. Pierce tour Michigan and Canadian points for about a month. James J. Mansfield Post stage dance follows Friday movie at Veterans building with Concord Legion Rhythm Orchestra. D J Manefield Post reports bi monthly Middlesex County Council meeting with pre convention caucus. Mill Dam merchants display street flags in honor. Sheehan Family Association attends 10:30 Mass at Our Lady of Christians then motor to Acton Town Hall for 16th annual outing. Flower Mission of King’s Daughters sends flowers to Boston for distribution to sick and shut ins. Helena Lennon and Thomas Dee announce marriage and six week White Mountains honeymoon. Mrs J Garland hosts visitors including Frederick Ackley and Mrs Ackley on motor tour from South Dakota. Chauncy Garland travels to visit relatives.
The Marlboro committee outlined plans for the annual outing and sports days. The Marlboro Fish and Game Association will oversee the dog shoot and assist Maynard Rod and Gun Club for the September 18 event at Maynard Hudson grounds. Arrangements include parking and attractions for sportsmen families and the public.
Adelbert B. Messer a longtime Massachusetts Republican figure and former West Concord resident died Thursday at a camp in Menominee Michigan after an extended illness. Born in Hollis New Hampshire he was educated there and at Nashua High School. He came to Concord in 1894 and worked in shoe manufacturing before entering politics serving state and national committees and later assisting foreign born voter naturalization. He also worked for the U S government in Chicago on propaganda issues and spent recent years in welfare work with the Insull Pawn Corporation in Chicago. He loved baseball nature camping and fishing. Survived by his wife two daughters Dorothy and Alice a brother and his father. Funeral at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Concord tomorrow afternoon. Colony 7
The Enterprise extends congratulations to John D. Wilson of Central Street Men for reaching 86 with health and vigor. The note mentions his active public service and busy schedule, along with his granddaughter Mrs Herbert L Day hosting a gathering at Commonwealth Avenue.
In Concord Macone High narrowly leads 12 gauge with 24 points, while Glenn Swett Percy A Foss and Augustine W Macone tie for 28. In 410 gauge Swet tops with 23, Dr W F Davis 22, and S A Macone 19. Final scores list A Macone 24, G Swett 28, P A Foss 23, A W Macone 23.
The Helping Hand Society of the West and Union Church will hold a picnic Wednesday the 17th at Mrs John Ingham’s home. A basket lunch will be served along with games and other events for attendees.
Sunday morning at Trinity Church Concord Mass features 9.30 am worship and a sermon delivered by Rev. Jacob C Kolb of Mattapan. The service includes morning prayer and the sermon.
A Union Service will be held in Concord featuring Rev Edward Daniels of the First Parish and Rev George Thurlow of Trinitarian Congregational Church. The service is set for Sunday August 14 at 10 46 am under Daniels charge.
The Division 44 Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held its August meeting at Monument Hall with President Miss Mary Battles presiding. The group will hold its next meeting on Wednesday September 7.
Rev Preston R Crowell of the Congregational Church of Stow preached at the morning service of the West Concord Union Church. Mrs Alpha Manter attended.
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