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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1935
Page
7
Fragmentary text shows a Concord notice discussing moral business conduct, debt, love, and gratitude to the Giver. It frames honesty as a churchly virtue guiding supply and demand and stresses spiritual values over mere commerce.
Aug 14 report notes a heated exchange between Governor Jps and the Legislature over Curley’s conduct. Baron Kurt van Tippelskirch reportedly condemned Curley’s manners as the dispute grew tense and personal.
A meeting in Hampden tonight aims to organize preliminary steps for the presidential campaign as Western Republicans unite with Colonel Frank Knox, publisher of the Union for President.
The Legislature convened with a quorum and moves to sidetrack a Curley bill while the Senate waits for the House to act. If passed today the session could extend until tomorrow amid political maneuvering.
Sunday service at 16.46 with sundry school at 10.46 and testimonial every Wednesday at 7.4. Reading room in the church edifice. hours 2 to 5 p m on weekdays and holidays. Soul is the lesson subject, with Leviticus text and Psalms praise passages. Christian Science teaching from Mary Baker Eddy emphasizes life as the law of Soul and immortality of the individual.
Concord Day Camps held a Comics Day at Percy A Rideout Playground with about forty children in comic grotesque and original outfits. Billy MacCarthy won first prize as Pop Eye the Sailor, Arvnce Nilat earned honorable mention as Red Riding Hood's Grandmother, and Angelo Cervo took second honorable mention as Sambo. Faith Mahoney won the whistling game and Claire Fenton created Mr. Peanut notes. a few races for boys followed.
Automobiles filled the choice spaces in Monument Square soon after seven. By eight, all spots were taken as attendees enjoyed the Concord Legion concert under Harry O. Neilson. Vocal solos by George A Lanini and Harry Law complemented the evening’s celebration.
The Concorg Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon at the Colonial Inn with Payson True as the new president presiding. Rotarians plan to enter in the big parade on the 14th marking the town’s incorporation anniversary.
Mrs. William M. S Kedden captured the Cape Cod Women’s Tennis Championship last week defeating Margaret Cluett 6 3, 6 2 in the final after avenging a previous defeat. Semifinals saw Mrs. Shedden beat her sister Mrs. Martin 6 1, 8 4. In boys play Bob Shedden won the title over Jimmy Cobb 6 0, 6 2, with Bob Shedden and Alden Speeper taking boys doubles 6 0, 7 0 over June Cobb and John Mitchell.
Letters from the Concord Enterprise greet John Dwight Wilson on his 89th birthday celebrated at his daughter Mrs Linsey Lowell Road home. Messages from family and friends express love and high regard for the longtime community figure.
The cast and production team for the Drama of Concord begin rehearsals with Mrs Charles W Farnsworth directing and Mrs William Bartlett in charge of costumes. The play recounts the white settlers purchase of Concord land, the first winter, and early tensions with Indians, with act one focusing on land purchase and hardship.
The Concord American Legion Band will perform next Friday evening at the Percy A Rideout Playground in West Concord in an open-air concert.
Rev Alfred W Stone invites all to a corn and wienie roast on Friday August 16 at 7 pm under the Helping Hand Society. A morning service is planned Sunday August 18 at 10 45. Specific details reflect a community gathering at Union Church West Concord.
Local society notes list Miss Anna Goulding and Miss Helen Smith visiting relatives in Falmouth and Washington. Families enjoy motor trips to Gaspe and North Falmouth. Rehearsals for Drama of Concord begin as part of the tercentenary celebrations. Community members travel, vacation, or attend gatherings at lakes and camps across New Hampshire and nearby states.
Concord New Hampshire reports three Fordham area girls were arrested Wednesday night for theft at Walden Pond women's bathhouse. Police say stolen clothing and jewelry were found on them and in their homes after a search warrant. they allegedly visited the bathhouse three times weekly and were arraigned in Concord Court. Special Officer Leo Duggan led the investigation.
The West Concord Cardinals defeated Stow A. A. of Stow 9 to 4 last Tuesday evening. Flanagan allowed six hits and struck out six while issuing one walk. The Cardinals had nine hits in the game to secure the victory.
The West Concord fire apparatus was summoned yesterday at noon when an incinerator at Edward J. Lyons 7 Pleasant Street started a grass fire. The flames were put out before firefighters arrived. A group of West Concord women traveled to Gardner to visit Mrs William C Fought formerly of West Concord and enjoyed a day at her new home. Annurenae Grange P of H met at John W Fish 218 Commonwealth Avenue with Mrs Howard Edwardsen presiding. The group planned for a float in the town parade.
A roundup of Concord area residents on two week motor trips visiting Sydney Norfolk Virginia and Baltimore and other travels plus local social events at the Concord Country Club with golf tennis and a silver tea and buffet supper chaired by Mrs John T Ingham and Mrs Leonard V Benson.
Holy Communion and sermon scheduled at Trinity Church Concord on Sunday August 18 at 9 30 a m. Rev Smith Owen Dexter rector emeritus Rev Charles Russell Peck rector.
The Wing IH H. H. Tournament at Con cord Country Club saw Faversham William Ori win first honors. Close chase by Henry S. Thompson G Jr and others included B. Wheeler 33, H. Hosmer 30, M A Ham 27, Bodfish 27, Holden 24, and RC Piper 24.
Vandalism traced to polecats and skunks by Middlesex County Extension sleuths. Arsenate dust recommended to protect lawns at about 80 rounds per 1000 square feet.
A study shows live oak trees average 17.3 inches in circumference growth over seven years. The data highlights steady trunk expansion across specimens tracked in the survey.
The West Concord Cardinals beat Sudbury Town 7 to 0 at Percy A Rideout Playground. Olen led with four hits while Piper Hawes and Crowley contributed, and pitcher Besco worked six innings allowing only one misplay aiding Sudbury. The infield turned 14 grounders as the Cardinals built a multi inning lead and constant pressure.
Concord area baseball fans urged to attend West Concord Cardinals games in the Asavet Valley League. The team, tied for first in the second half standings with Littleton after sharing the first half lead with Maynard, faces financial strain as players volunteer and equipment costs rise.
Sara Ware Bassett, descendant of William Bradford who landed at Plymouth in 1621, spent decades as a public school teacher in Newton and Boston before turning to literature. Her body of work includes The Harbor Tide, The Green Dolphin, Rayberry Lane, Twin Lights, and a memoir essay on her Cape surroundings.
About one hundred fifty Concord Elks and families gathered Sunday for a Musketaquid Sportsman's outing in West Concord despite light showers. Loyal Knight Lovell P. George chaired, with Harold Tompkins Maj John C. Dolan and others assisting. the day featured a noon dinner a late corn roast and various games. The event concluded the Summer readings by the Concord Woman's Club in Person House honoring Concord tercentenary with hostesses Helen A. Gate and Mrs Raymond Emerson.
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