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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1930
Page
6
Marlboro workers from Marlboro Metric Co. and Hurley Construction Co. erected a large Christmas tree at the front entrance of Immaculate Conception Church. The tree will be brilliantly illuminated for the season with the phrase Gloria in excelsis Deo lit above the doorway. Last year’s tree had the same inscription. The lighting is visible from Main Street at night.
Mitchell School grade 1a prepares a two act Christmas play titled A Puritan Christmas about the first Christmas in New England. The village set near Boston features characters including Mistress Delight Goodspeed and the Hart family with a large cast of colonists and Indians.
Sears Roebuck asserts daily newspapers are premier for retail ads stating 615 dailies carry their campaigns and that 1930 ad spend rose to about 4.25 million dollars due to more stores and the 44th anniversary. The comment, by D M Nelson, notes no disrespect to other media. A military whist party is planned at Mrs BE Evans home tomorrow at 8.
Rumors say Clinton High School is poised to become the Midland League's fourth member for the 1931 football season as Milford withdraws. League directors’ decisions remain uncertain, with schedules already laid out and Clinton and Marlboro both set for 1931 games. Local fans note Clinton’s past strong showings and anticipate official confirmation at a forthcoming meeting.
Marlboro Co K hosts Holliston Town five in a highly awaited game expected to attract a packed crowd. Holliston will make a court appearance amid strong fan interest and thrilling play anticipated tonight.
Instructions appear garbled but indicate guidance for completing addresses with house numbers and recipient names. The text mentions parcels and writing matter, suggesting a postal or mailing context without coherent instruction.
The correspondence describes parcel handling issues with address obscuration and the need for insured or registered valuables. It notes near envelopes, protective measures, and the importance of security in personal communications and mail parcels.
A church notes good attendance as Brother Cross leads Bible study and preaching. A 6:30 song service is followed by a chalk lecture on Calvary’s cross the hope of the world. Cottage prayer meetings Thursday at homes including Mr and Mrs Henry Browningson Forest Street Marlboro Everyone is invited to attend and participate.
A pleasant evening at the Nurses' Home featured Miss Edna Lanoue and her companion Miss Flannagan, Perkins Institute graduates. Miss Lanoue sang with a sweet voice while Miss Flannagan played piano. Braille writing and reading demonstrations delighted guests. Refreshments were served and the duo seeks engagements. contact Miss Lanoue at 1492-J.
The Santa Anna Society held last night meetings to elect officers and celebrate its 25th anniversary. Officers elected include Alphonse DeSimone as president and Michael Cofelici as vice president, with a slate of additional members: Andrew Simoy Crisap to DeSimone Nicholas De Vicencio Giovanna Damico Nicolo Morello Andrew Martino Domanico Martino Andrew Santella Nicolo Morello Antonio Cofelici and Fran.
Marlboro William Domingue was reappointed as manager by members of the school council. He serves in the Domingue Junior clang and the Orange and Bla hoopsters, reflecting ongoing leadership from last year.
City Hall hosts a planning session tonight where representatives organize sending out Christmas baskets and gifts to worthy people. The meeting aims to coordinate groups and volunteer efforts for the distribution.
Marlboro chapter hosts Friday afternoon program at Odd Fellows building featuring an American Homes cooking demo led by Mrs Elwyn Spinney. Bratkett and Mrs Housman of Walker Pratt Co attend. cakes from the demo served, Christmas collection for Marlboro children and Yale title work. Mrs Albert B Sampson presides.
The second round schedules list matches from Dec 26 through Mar 27 with teams Pastime Elks Cosmos Collins Dramatic Club K of C Moose and others. Dates include Jan 2 Jan 16 Jan 23 Jan 30 Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 19 Feb 26 March 6 March 13 March 20 March 27 with pairings such as Dagles Elks Cosmos and Collins Legion Moose and Song of Italy.
The Red and Blue Club met Monday at Representative William H Wellen's Rue Street home. Captains reported strong union St Jean Baptiste society membership drives with 200 new members joining. A whist game followed with prizes awarded to Arthur Guilbert J A von Denest Hector Lebert Mrs Martel and Joseph Brazeau.
Madonna Circle hosts a party tonight in the Knights of Columbus hall. Migg Fitzgerald is chairman and asks members to bring a tree gift. An entertainment program will be provided and refreshments served. Mrs. Flwvun Soing, the president, will preside.
Mathias B W Crocker of 628 Hag Street and Ovide S Leduc of 7 Com Street have been admitted to trade courses. Crocker will take electrical course and Leduc a machine drafting course. The Boys' Evening Trade program received official word at the office of Martel Crocker.
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