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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1935
Page
7
A crown of events marks a tercentenary contest in Concord and West Concord inviting residents to vote for prize receivers. Winners receive a platinum ring and a wristwatch amid a ceremonial prize distribution as local figures are named and performances noted.
The Cardinals, made of local talent and strengthened by Ed die Loughlin, are set for a key showdown with South Acton at Percy A Rideout Playground. With 10 wins and 2 losses, they aim to clinch the second half title as fans hope to see a large crowd rally behind the team.
The Concord Union Church in West Concord Massachusetts lists Rev Alfred W Stone minister. Sunday services include a morning sermon on August 25 1045. Friday August 23 at 2 30 p m a silver tea at Mrs Briing Johanson Crest Street under the Helping Hand Society invites all.
Concord plans a tercentenary pageant dramatizing town history written by Allen French and produced under the Woortons. Tickets are being distributed house to house, with early buyers receiving best seats as inviting guests confirm attendance. The two-act pageant covers Mucketaquid beginnings through the War of Independence, featuring Hancock Adams Revere and Prescott, with a climactic Bridge fight reenactment.
Rev. George F. Durgin of Pepperell preached at West Concord Union Church on Sunday. Mrs. Alpha Manter was soloist with Miss Marguérite J. Leighton at the organ. A 40th wedding anniversary of Deacon and Mrs. Henry W. Ventre was noted, arriving the previous Tuesday.
A Western college survey finds that students with top class records are often in good health, with 72 percent of the most efficient pupils suffering one disease or ailment, while ten year olds span grades up to seven with stronger children nearer the top.
Text describes a belief among unspecified African tribes that a mirror protects people from an ugly devil god. The mirror forces the devil to confront his own ugliness, frightening him into retreat.
Beginning September 4 all Cord public school children living more than a mile from the school will be transported for the full year. Stops will be set at convenient places with pupils meeting at defined times. Permanent stops will be extended as routes are finalized. Wells A Hall Superintendent of Schools August 16 1936.
Mrs Luke McCarthy at Church Street Acton offers board and room in her home for elderly or convalescent women. Written from a local notices column, includes contact P O Box 57.
In Concord at the Country Club finals H B W Snelling beat W S Cushing two up with one to play after a 36 hole match to claim the club championship. Hayes and Thompson led net honors in the weekend nine holes event with Thompson posting the best actual score. Piper and Bowers tied for second in net honors.
Casavecchio of Wet and Edgar Christian son of Mr and Mrs Simeon Oh of Maynard wed in a ceremony attended by Missie Casavecchio sister of the bride and Michael DeGrappo as a guest.
Evening on the Percy A Rideout diamond at West Con was mentioned in the fragment, noting the local baseball setting and activity. The text provides limited detail about teams, scores, or specific events.
Sunday Service at 10 45 and Sunday School at 10 46. Testimonial Meeting every Wednesday. Reading may him. References to Christ.
The Emerson Playground Patrol Court, led by Chief Moynihan and Master Soffritti, trials misbehavior by boys and girls, revoking playground privileges until good conduct returns. McCarty praises the program as character building with a Twilight Play Festival on Emerson Playground set for August 29 featuring new games and keen competition.
Deacon and Mrs Henry Ventres of Frances Street West Concord were honored with a surprise garden party on August 13. About sixty guests attended a mock wedding ceremony and reception at their home after a dinner at the Conants.
The Fairfax of the Mer chants and Miners Line head to Boston after visiting Washington, sailing from West Concord onboard SS. Fairfax following a voyage from the capital.
August services at the Trinitarian Congregational Church include an 11 a.m. morning service on Sunday August 26 Reverend Edward P. Daniels and Reverend George L. Thuriow are listed as ministers with Rev. John Byth of Tupper Lake Presbyterian Church Faust NY delivering the sermon.
The West Concord Cardinals defeated South Acton 11 to 5 with a dominant fourth inning. Flanagan held the opposition to five hits while striking out nine and driving in two runs. Petersen led the Cardinals with four singles as every Cardinal scored at least once.
The Concord Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon at the Inn on Thursday night. President B. True presided and addressed the meeting. The speaker was Charles S. Guelter, United States Army, retired, of Acton.
The engagement of Doris Eleanor to Karl Frederick Madsen, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Madsen of Barretts Mill Road, is announced. No wedding date has been set.
Mrs. Robert Hickey notes her doctor recommended Kruschen Salts as safe and effective. She reports losing 17 pounds in six weeks and continues to follow the routine of half a teaspoon in hot water each morning, despite skeptics.
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