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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1920
Page
8
The Vienna health toll shows rickets among children rising due to under feeding. Official estimates place at least 30 000 victims. The European Relief Council and eight American agencies seek 34 million dollars to aid 3 500 destitute families with food clothing and medical care.
One hundred thousand Russian refugees in Poland face destitution with women and children hardest hit. The European Belief Council, eight American denominations, raises 100000 dollars to aid millions of European children needing food clothing and medical care for the winter.
Mrs Susie Sheehan attended a saic and whist at the Copley Plaza hotel in Boston this afternoon for the Guild of the Infant Saviour. Manager John O Leary will take his basketball team the Simpsets to Lowell Saturday night for a game with the American Legion team in Community hall. The Samoset line up: Bowers, Kane, V Maley, Murray, Carl Peterson.
Former Representative P J Sullivan becomes chairman of the Maynard relief drive cooperating with the European Relief Council led by Hoover. A nationwide appeal seeks 23 million for food and clothing and 10 million for medical aid to save 3.5 million undernourished European children. Campaign starts December 1 with Children’s Relief Sunday and broad church observance. Eight major bodies join the effort: American Relief Administration, American Red Cross, American Friends Service, Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Federal Council of the Church of Christ in America, Knights of Columbus, YMCA, and YWCA. Sullivan will appoint a committee to organize fund raising and methods.
Maynard Council of BK of C held the first in a series of whist parties at Masonic hall on a rainy Tuesday. Twenty five tables contested with Bo Moynihan as grand knight aided by James Mahoney and Frank McCormack as scorers. Prizes included a cut glass dish to Miss Gertrude Howes and Miss Margaret Doyle consolation, a smoking set to Nicholas Whalen and Edward Puffer consolation. Eleven membership applications were acted upon, and monthly meetings are planned.
The December meeting of the Men's Fraternal League elected officers and set terms for trustees. Harry E. Larkin named president James F Coulter vice president John W Sunderland secretary Albert E Larkin treasurer W B Case and W L Dewitt auditors George Lawton Joel Butterworth and Wm H Gutteridge named trustees with varying terms A collation followed under George H Hart and David Leithead Curtis Smith.
In a six‑event tournament at the Odd Fellows Social Club on Tuesday evening, Capt. Jack Shaw's team beat Capt. Tom Smith's squad 41 to 36. After three mats Shaw led 125 to 128 points for Smith.
An afternoon program at the First Parish Unitarian church drew several hundred attendees. Honor guests included Mrs Franklin P. Shumway and state regents Mrs George Mincgt Baker and Clee state regent, with members from Prudence Wright Wayside Inn and Lexington chapters. Angie M. Faines organized the program with soloists Mrs Wallice Conant and Mrs Benjamin Derby. A greeting from Mrs Donald M. Lothrop was read. Tea followed. FOR RENT Furnished seven room house on Main st with modern amenities. References required. XYZ, Gen. Deb. Concord Mass.
The article argues war might have seen air fleets controlled by radio if conflict continued. It notes the United States and Germany advanced in radio guidance before armistice and reports French demonstrations using small bombing planes steered by Hertzian waves with a shepherded guidance concept.
A 19th century note from Dr Schwartz of Bertin argues marriage extends life. He cites statistics such as 125 of 200 people married by age forty, 48 of 100 married by sixty, and high marriage rates among centenarians, claiming marriage as a key longevity factor.
New England Conservatory graduate Ethel B Shaunessy offers pianoforte and harmony instruction. Studio located at Commonwealth Avenue block am in Concord with telephone contact 469 M.
W A Flint announces preparations for the annual Old Folks dance to be held in Ex change fall on Thursday evening January 6. Jessa Reynelda left town Monday for Nashua New Hampshire driving with a Greneigh's team. she will stay about two months.
Rev Ralph A. Barker leads a 10:50 morning service and 12:0 Sunday school with an evening preaching service at 6:00. A midweek prayer and conference is set for Friday at 7:50 pm focusing on Christian Americanization and how the church may lead, followed by a Sunday afternoon event.
The L. S circle of the Universalist church will hold a covered dish social in the vestry Thursday evening. Amie members of the parish who have kept sunshine bags during the past six months are asked to bring them.
The article explains the difference between mad and angry, noting mad means insanity while angry denotes vexation. It discusses the difficulty of emotions blurring lines and cites a Chicago Journal example on proper usage.
An elderly Sullivan County woman attends an Acrecent convention in Pullanapolis. She expected feasts and social banquets but finds lectures only. She leaves tired hungry, admitting she will never be conventional.
A call is a market option giving the buyer the right to purchase a commodity or security at a fixed price within a set time. It is used in speculation for grain stocks and currencies, such as German marks, where a broker may offer to buy 25 000 marks within nine months at 5.6 cents, profiting if market prices rise above that level.
William G Kelley of Derby Vermont visited his aunt Mrs W B Currier on Prospect street last week. The Congregational church Ladies Sewing circle plans a special meeting at Mrs Glines Maynard street Thursday. Old Concord Chapter D A R guest afternoon in Concord featured Mrs Asaph Merriam and several local ladies with entertainment by Angie Malalance, Mrs W B Conant and Mrs Benjamin Derby.
A boy escaped from Shirley institution for boys attempted a burglary at Vinney and Hott department store in Exchange Square on December 9 between six and seven. He fled through a basement east window, was found under a counter with jewelry, and was returned to custody in Concord after questioning. He was about 16 years old and had been seen near the railroad station.
Two out of town newly married couples visited South Acton last week. Mr and Mrs John Ford of Fitchburg were entertained by Mr and Mrs Leonard R Wells on Acton Street. Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Logue of Hyde Park were hosted at the home of Miss Catherine Sullivan on School Street. Mrs Logue is a sister of Miss Sullivan.
Cards announced the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Harold A Merriam at their Wollaston home. The baby was named James Asaph Merriam after two great grandfathers James Jones and Asaph Merriam, marking the fourth generation bearing the Asaph name on the Merriam side.
Mrs Stadiey widow of John B Studley died at her Main Street home on Friday December 10 after years of poor health. She was born in Acton and lived in Concord Junction many years. Survived by a niece Harriet Fletcher Peterson and cousins Irene Dole and Fred Fletcher. Mineral services were held at the home with Rev William J Batt and Rev Alfred W Stone officiating. Interment in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Concord.
Inclement weather and competing entertainments kept attendance light at Fridays whist party in aid of War Orphan Relief. The philanthropic committee of the West Concord Woman's Club led by Mrs A H Converse Mrs F R Connor and Mrs W H Kingman organized the event. Top prizes went to W A Logan first second to Mrs J D Wilson and third to Richard McCabe.
Sudbury L and family from Roxbury were here Sunday calling on friends. Borough Pomona Grange attendees from Hudson last week included Mr and Mrs D. Perry, Mrs J. S. Rice, Mrs Engl, Mr and Mrs R.B. Oliver, and Mrs Charles Lowell.
Annie Garfield Powers wife of Edwin A Powers died Friday evening December 10 after a long illness. She was active in the Methodist church Grange and Woman's club and beloved by the townspeople. Funeral services were held Sunday at the family home with a Church of ME pastor officiating. Interment followed at Mt Pleasant cemetery.
The Memorial Church junior choir hosted a pleasant entertainment last week. A Bible scene depicted Massasoit John Aldan and Priscilla with the signing of the compact. The audience enjoyed the first Thanksgiving, plus candy cake and punch, with good attendance.
Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock a Puritan Service will be held at Memorial Church. Participants will wear appropriate costumes. The family of Joseph Way are stopping with Mr and Mrs Henry Way due to the illness of their daughter Iris.
Mr and Mrs Hollis B Scates marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary last week with a surprise visit from neighbors and friends. A pleasant evening was spent in their home with well wishes and gifts from those who gathered.
Gratitude is extended for the many acts of kindness and words of sympathy shown during the bereavement. Special thanks are given for the beautiful flowers. Edwin A. Powers offers sincere appreciation.
West Acton women visitors attended the Acton Centre Woman's Day at the Baptist church on December 9. The annual sale and supper drew a large crowd Thursday night featuring a violin solo by Mrs Lena Chisholm with Miss Irma Durkee as accompanist and a Rome talk with Colonel C H French presenting pictures.
A French inventor proposes a vertical vane windmill that works in any wind direction with reduced noise and no need to turn. It claims five times the power of standard mills, low upkeep, and could power generators and storage systems for farmers. The design targets 0.5 to 10 horsepower and aims for year round operation with few idle days.
American toy makers have studied children's needs and now offer a wide range of playthings for all ages and both sexes. The article notes the variety from simple balls and strings to practical wireless devices and sewing machines, emphasizing education and entertainment in toys for sixteen year olds.
Veterans and leaders across cities organize to register first class scouts and five years of service officials in a Veteran Scout association. Philadelphia's corps holds biannual sessions with reminiscences and entertainment, forming year based classes to aid new scoutmasters and cover temporary vacancies. Plans call for standardized local corps and formal national registration.
President elect Warren G. Harding endorses the Boy Scouts of America in a letter to Lieut. Col. Theodore Roosevelt. He says the organization teaches service and honor and should be available to every boy in America. He would become honorary president of the Scouts upon entering the White House. Roosevelt had been chief scout citizen at his death.
Two Boy Scouts E Bracken and J Larentino from Rockville Centre New York aided a swimmer near Long Beach New Jersey and were later revealed as the rescuers who saved George Mardaley of Rutherford. A physician arrived and they departed without notifying officers.
Scouts on a recent hike near Meriden Connecticut found lava deposits in a quarry part of an extinct volcano. A university professor accompanying the group explained the flow and cooling stages of the lava while Scout Executive J D Roberts noted the site is little known locally.
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