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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
1
Local residents attended dances, concerts, and club meetings with many guests visiting from nearby towns. Notable events include Holy Name club newcomers, Alka Temperance band concert, Loyal Assabet lodge nominations, and theatre outings to Boston venues.
Russell Robb travels to New York on a business trip. Mrs. Ralph Holden hosts friends for bridge. Mrs. Gertrude Danters and son Howard occupy the R. M. Hoyle house for winter. Town folks plan to attend the Carlisle Volunteers dance Thursday. Eleanor Ballou visits her parents for a few days. A cottage prayer meeting meets at the Manse in Walden Street. Assabet camp fire girls set next meeting with Mrs. Frank Pierce Thursday. Woman's Park association to hold a Dec 18 event with tea. Fire department responds to a chimney fire on Elsinor Street. Christmas carol rehearsal under Thomas W. Surette on Dec 17 after the forum. Wells A. Hall discusses Things in Education at Trinitarian vestry meeting. Concord public schools teachers attend. Concord Woman's Club meets Jan 8 for a drama led by Miss Florence Howe. Fraulein Meyer to lecture on The Spirit of Oberammergau. tea served. Ladies' Auxiliary Concord Grange involvement noted.
Mrs Kenneth Blood hosts relatives while Nora Donelon of Boston visits. James Lindsey and family plan Detroit move. James OHalloran starts Reforma tory night teaching. Mrs George Warren and Sherman visit Winchester. Thomas Frawley returns to duties after vacation. Willow Rebekah lodge hosts Maynard gathering. Catholic Federation meets in Boston. West Concord Woman's club hosts Concord club. David Williams returns home after appendectomy.
Friday evening marks the Kamp Takit-E-Z dance with Newell's Orchestra providing music. Hosts have spared no effort for a memorable first social affair and dancing will run until 1 o'clock with late cars available from Concord and Maynard.
A large crowd is expected at the Concord Forum Sunday afternoon with Dennis McCarthy as speaker. The author and editor will discuss his subject as announced by organizers aiming to inform and engage attendees.
Miss B A Harrington of Boston called on friends in town Thursday. The W C T U met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Misses Port. Mrs B W Coombs and her son Roger of Peabody spent Sunday at their farm. Emma Armstrong of Hyde Park visited relatives. W B Holt and family spent weekend at Harry B Holt's home in West Somerville. Fred Pierce opened a dentistry office in Worcester. Virginia Ganderson returned from New Jersey after weeks with relatives. Acton council I O FP 206 to host an oyster supper December 18 at 7 pm followed by regular meeting and third degree conferred on several candidates.
Winona Rebekah Lodge held its first roll call and supper at 7 pm with about 70 diners. Menu featured scalloped oysters cold cuts cabbage salad rolls pickles coffee ice cream and cake. Miss Bowlby from Watertown attended and presented secretary Mrs. Harnett Gardner with funds for a veteran’s pin.
Dudley L. Pickman reports a missing valuable dog. William Wall spent Sunday with relatives in town. Harrison D. Houghton is ill and recovering. Alfred Carson accepted a position on D. L. Pickman estate. Miss Katherine O Dowd visited her parents on Crescent Ave. Louis B. Ketley joined American Express Co. as assistant agent. Mr. Jones returned to duties at Hodgen's livery after injuries. Burlington road opened after extensive repairs and a new wash erected for travelers.
The Catholic church renovation nears completion this week. Pastor Hurley is credited for guiding the project with tireless effort while C. W. O Dowd is praised for effectively finishing the work.
The PTA calls for a meeting at the schoolhouse on Thursday. Members are invited to discuss upcoming activities and school issues.
A fresh set of structures rises behind the town hall intended for fitness purposes. The project includes the use of a steam roller during the construction months.
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