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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1932
Page
5
In a three team match at Middlesex range West Concord on Saturday Framingham topped Natick by ten points with 927 as Natick struggled missing a key shooter and Concord placed third at 814. The event highlighted strong Natick shooters but a low Dum Ty score of 141 hurt their overall tally.
Report describes a Legion event with John Dempsey in charge of cuisine and a weekend feast. Activities include a 50 yard prize shoot, horseshoe pitching, swimming, and lively entertainment. Michael Dempsey of Bow Street is hospitalized at Massachusetts General with expected operation for injuries from a fall six months ago.
The 44 Canning Club met in Weeky on August 3 and elected officers including King as President Margaretta as Vice President Eligabeth Reid as Secretary Andrea son as Press Correspondent Alfreda. Howard as Treasurer Martin. Haynes as Entertainment Chair Gertrude McDonald. Mrs. Alexander presented 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. Pastor Rev Harland S Vans attends the Northfield Conference during the first two weeks of August. The following two weeks will be devoted to a fishing and camping trip with Frank Maurer in Maine and New Hampshire.
Concord reports a surprise bridal shower for Miss Anna M. Hayes of 46 Walden Street ahead of her wedding to Harrison A. Biggs of Great Road Bedford. The couple plans a Sunday ceremony at 7 p.m. in St Bernard's Parish House with a reception at Hayes home and will reside in New York City after the wedding.
John G. Watson and family at their Falmouth summer cottage for August. Mrs Samuel Merwin sails for England August 14 after storing furniture. Mr and Mrs Frank A. Pierce on motor trip through Michigan and Canada for about a month. James J. Mansfield Post American Legion hosts bi monthly Middlesex County Council meeting with Mill Dam merchants displaying street flags. Sheehan family Association attends Mass and plans annual outing at Acton Town Hall and swing grounds. King's Daughters Flower Mission distributes flowers to Boston sick and shut ins. Helena Lennon and Thomas Dee wed in Lincoln and begin a six week honeymoon. Mrs Frank Garland hosts guests from Aberdeen on an extended tour. Chauncy visits from Naugatuck to see relatives.
Marlboro committee outlines role for Marlboro Fish and Game Association in the Lloyd R Stevens outing as part of the Middlesex County League of Sportsmen's Clubs annual day. President of the club discussed arrangements and future steps.
Concord resident and longtime Republican organizer Adelbert B. Messer died Thursday at a Menominee Michigan camp after an illness. Born in Hollis New Hampshire 68 years ago he moved to Concord around 1894 and worked at the Massachusetts Reformatory then the state Republican committee. He aided naturalization efforts and foreign born voter affairs and later worked in Chicago and Washington on similar tasks. Funeral services are set for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord tomorrow afternoon.
In a Musk et West event at Balvad the 12 gauge contest saw A Macone lead with 24, and Glenn Swett Percy Foss and Augustine Macone tied at 23. In the .410 gauge Swett topped with 23, Dr. W F Davis followed with 22, and A Macone placed third with 19.
The Helping Hand Society of the West Concord Union Church will host a picnic on Wednesday August 17 at Mrs Ingham's home. A basket lunch, games and other events are planned for attendees.
Concord union service unites Rev Edward Daniels of Union Service with Rev George L Thurlow of Trinitarian Congregational Church on Sunday August 14 at 10 45 am. The service aims to share fellowship and joint worship under their respective charges.
Division 44 Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held its sole August meeting at Monument Hall with President Miss Marty Battles presiding. The next division gathering is scheduled for Wednesday September 7.
The Enterprise extends congratulations to John D Wilson on reaching 86 years, with warm wishes from his daughter Mize Sa Day and family, including Mrs Herbert L Day of Common.
Rev Preston R Crowell of the Congregational Church of Stow preached at the morning service of the West Concord Union Church. Mrs Alpha Manter was the soloist.
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