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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1920
Page
7
Concord Junction hosts a college bazaar organized by town alumnae to raise endowment funds for seven colleges including Boston University Mt Holyoke Radcliffe Simmons Smith Vassar and Wellesley. Residents enjoyed entertainment and a campus spirit at the event.
The Parent-Teachers Association will hold a regular meeting on Thursday evening December 16 at Harvey Wheeler School. Mr G L Nicholson of West Acton will speak on his duty to the child. Attendance is hoped to be large.
Maynard of the Concord Maynard and Hudson railway passes Massachusetts Public Works Commission inspection for one man car service. New emergency devices stop at 160 feet by cord pull, apply brakes, raise the trolley, and open the door. All road cars may be equipped. system may start after Christmas. test by Boston and Lexington officials. C M D H timetable altered after trial.
Earl Kitchiner Lodge Sons of St George installed officers at I C C F hall Monday night. Deputy Grand President Clem ent Sutton and state officers led the ceremony inducting Bert Taylor Albert Reynolds Charles Spence Joseph Marsden Fred Palmer Mark Newton Sidney Scott Nathaniel Davis Nathan Crowther John Webster Joseph Brown Joseph Parkin. Deputy Sutton recalled Mesopotamia service. G Sutton, in France, was said to be the army’s smallest soldier. Christmas tree planned for Monday Dec 27.
A past editorial quoted a man who feared bee stings when urged to start beekeeping. The piece hints he had substantial capital and sought a solid investment, suggesting the man may be Alfred Brigham of Brigham Street, though this is not confirmed.
A bee sting incident occurred when a person sought friendly interaction with the insect. The bee flew into Alfred's sleeve, causing pain and resulting in a two day pay consequence.
The Tuckyhatchee Men's Class of the M. E. Church hosts an open vestry gathering this evening with Atty. John E. Rice as speaker. The program includes entertainment and music followed by an oyster stew supper at 6:30 made possible by attendees and their families.
A Monday meeting of the Ladies Board was held to sew garments for the hospital. The pit committee was authorized to procure a Victrola for use at the hospital.
Harold R. Chase of Southboro and Pearl Parker of Spring Hill married at the Unitarian church last evening. Rev Raiphner officiated and Grace Parker, sister of the bride, accompanied the couple.
Mrs Nora Burke of Boston purchased the Gilmore place on Hosmer Street in a deal arranged by Chamberlain Burnham, Boston real estate agency, with George A. Dyer serving as the local representative. Trucks operated by employees aid state roads.
State Highway Commission brought several storm breaking boards through the city yesterday. They will be used along the State highway to help keep roads clear of snow during the winter season.
A wedding was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs George Parker 8 Parker on Spring Hill avenue uniting Pearl Parker and Harold R. Chase of Southboro. The ceremony at the Unitarian church followed by a reception featured the brown velvet bridal attire and attendants Iris Parker and William Chase. The groom, a war veteran, belongs to Allston lodge O C F. Friends presented gifts including a pyrex set from Ashby-Crawford factory workers. Honeymoon destination not disclosed.
Thomas P. Hurley secured the contract for the Elks' Home addition and groundbreaking occurred this morning despite stormy weather. A large congregation attended St Mary's Ladies' Mission service with Rev Rubin delivering sermons at all morning services.
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