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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1929
Page
5
A vintage advertisement touts gas as a time saving fuel for cooking and home tasks. It claims faster meal prep, no juice loss, clean kitchens, dependable service, and economy. The piece invites readers to a gas company demonstration and to view other gas appliances on easy terms.
Sudbury community items reflect weather woes and local social life. Coverage includes football fans at a Boston College Holy Cross game, visits among residents, notable figures like Ralph Adams Cram designing Mount Holyoke College chapel, and discussions on preserving village charm amid road building.
Thanksgiving night dance at Town Hall drew couples from nearby towns. Malcolm Lewis of East Sudbury served as master of ceremonies while Peck's Blers supplied music and energy for a lively evening.
A Boston Tale editorial argues to keep New Haugland village's character intact amid proposed relocation and street changes. Residents ponder if retaining lawns and peaceful streets is possible amidst new traffic and road plans, emphasizing the village's subtle beauty.
A festive gathering at Penlan in the home of Mia Mia Charles H Way marked by daughter hosted celebrations on Yor Satu. The event featured lively leavening and a6 8 pel lar atmosphere with guests enjoying lively company.
A youthful hostess named Nancy entertained about fifty of her friends with a candle lit cellar, music and games, followed by a bountiful late supper. The setting was bright and celebratory as the night progressed.
Gifford Allen Daniel Kennedy and Howard Prescott of Mannard travel south toward the Pacific coast. Miss Jean Hume led an Intermediate Christian Endeavor meeting on Christ for Ourselves and for Others. West Concord firemen battled a hot chimney fire at James Rogers on Conant Street. The Lace Union finished plans for a church fair to be held Saturday afternoon and evening.
Announcement states Miss Frances F Comins becomes engaged to Mr John B. The couple’s engagement was announced in a social note, indicating upcoming wedding plans. The article notes family and social circles awaiting further details of the nuptials.
Kenerson of Winchester son of Mr and Mrs Edward H Kenerson 14 Brooks street is the fiancé of Linda Frederiick of Winchester revealed at a shower at the Comins home. Linda is a graduate of Miss McClintock's School class of 1925 and Bouve's School Boston class of 1928 and now athletic director at Marlboro Street School Boston. Kenerson is a Dartmouth College man class of 1928 who later attended Tuck class of 1929. The wedding is planned for next June.
Concord high school hosts a Concord A class in stenography starting Tuesday evening under the Division of University Extension with Frederick L. Carfey of the Boston School Department as instructor. The eight week course aims to develop more efficient stenographers and secretaries.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Brazeau entertained Mrs and Mrs Alfred Brazeau of Deerfield Massachusetts and Mrs Alma George of Amesbury during a weekend gathering.
Fragmentary text suggests discussion of party blocs in an upcoming election. The wording implies coalitions may form among candidates or supporters, but specifics such as names, places, dates, or official actions are not stated.
Ninety-one members and visitors from Acton Burling ton Concord Billerica Lexington and Everett join Bedford Grange for a lively 1929 Compet itive Night. Performances by Beatrice Woodward Hannah Osborne and Agnes Neville entertain while Howard Davis Charlie Murray and others act in sketches and a mock radio broadcast. The men are declared winners by unanimous judges.
A large Marlboro whist event called Mammoth Whist will be held Friday night in Grand Army Hall. Guests from Waltham Wayland Weston Northboro Westboro Clin ce Fitchbury Ashby and Ashbury will attend. Twenty five prizes including a walnut cedar breakfast set and lamps will be awarded. play begins at 8 o clock.
John F. Kelley of Lowell Massachusetts reported being held up and robbed of 400 dollars near Bedford. He described the suspect as 46 to 7 feet tall wearing a jacket and hunter’s cap. The car deal faltered, the gunman drove Kelley off, and the abandon car was later found in Lexington Center. Police from Bedford and the state were notified.
Bedford item notes the Mothers' Clan gathering at Mrs. Walter Fitch's Hillside avenue home. It mentions Mrs. Ernest Drone's illness and Mrs. Eliza Swan's winter trip to San Mateo Florida. The First Parish church fair succeeded in the church parlors last Friday. The Matron's Patron's Night by Paul Revere chapter Eastern Star featured a home cooked supper by Mrs. Jennie Gammon. Fire crews responded to an automobile fire on Button Road Sunday afternoon after an alarm from box 38.
A small brush fire on the Lexington line caused no damage as crews responded quickly. No injuries reported and the cause is under investigation.
A special PTA meeting was called for Monday at 3 pm to hear Mrs Webber discuss the Child Study Group. Members of this district will be asked to attend.
The Bedford A C Club played its last football game on Thursday afternoon at Page Field, losing 12 to 0 to their old rival Concord Tigers who put in a good game and scored once in each half.
Friends announce Mrs F X Boyle of Broad Street Drugsdale has returned from surgery in Fall River and is much improved, with well wishes from her circle.
Marlboro reporters note that ten tables were occupied for a whist session conducted by the Ladies Circle in the University Hall. Hosts included Mrs George B Herrick and Miss Eumena Wilder. Gifts were given to Carl Walker Harry Taylor and Henry Parmenter. A Rose Carnival is planned for December 12 in the social hall.
The Thos P Hurley Construction Co secures a painting contract for a city building project. Details indicate work to cover interior surfaces and exterior trim with standard materials. The award underscores Hurley’s bidding strength and local project workload.
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