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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1932
Page
4
A historical society argued against suppressing gifts at Christmas saying any expression of love nourishes friendships. It warned against overthinking lists and shopping while urging practical giving to the needy and destitute. Stores offer available items with helpful sales staff guiding purchases.
Sudbury residents enjoyed a festive Christmas party at Sudbury Grange Hall last night with gifts from a pretty tree, singing and dancing. Nearby, Christmas illuminations at the George W Morse residence on Concord Road drew attention for their attractiveness.
The A. T. Club met at Miss Mary Luca's home on Waltham Street Monday night and celebrated Christmas and Miss Catherine Hearon's birthday with gifts, whist favors to Miss Grace Lenzi, Miss Margaret Murray, and Miss Caroline Lenzi, followed by a birthday supper.
South Sudbury school notes report hockey practice started yesterday under Coach Nichols at Rogers Pond. The pond is cleared of snow and favorable weather is hoped to bring good games. Arrangements are in place for games with an Alumni team during Christmas week and with auto-cown teams later.
Concord hosts the Junior League Christmas production The Reluctant Dragon adapted by Emme Gelders Sterne from Kenneth Grahame. Performances run December 27 to 29 at 2 15 and 10 15 on select days in the Repertory Theatre with proceeds aiding Community Health Association and League welfare programs.
F A Miller of the South Bend Tribune warns that buyers increasingly rely on ads for product information. He stresses truthfulness is essential to avoid losing consumer confidence and deterring future purchases from merchants whose advertising is seen as untrustworthy.
Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone and Rev S Parker Cadman highlighted the annual Forefather's Night in Boston. Stone belonged to the Congregational club quartet that sang, Cadman served as guest speaker at the event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce on Monday.
The hours for Christmas Day masses at Our Lady Help of Christians West Concord were announced at mass. A midnight mass Saturday night will be a high mass celebrated by Rev. William F. Shaughnessey. Other Sunday masses are at 7:00 8:30 and 4:30 a.m.
A dinner for Mise Shirley Swaim preceded the recent Journey's End performance by the Concern Players. Hosts Mrs Roger Swaim and Mrs T Mott Shaw entertained with Lt and Mrs Neill Philips, Mr and Mrs William Faversham Jr, Mrs G K de Forest, Ruth Wellington, Margaret Blake, Andrew Hepburn, Francis Cabot Lowell, William King, and Francis G Shaw among guests. Mrs Samuel Hoars party included Mr and Mrs Page Browne, Margaret Otis, and William Otis.
Walden Royal Arch Chapter gathers at Masonic Temple in Concord on Tuesday December 27 with a 7 o'clock supper led by Mrs Duncan G Chapman. Excellent High Priest Wilber Hamlin of Maynard presides and E Payson True of Concord to be installed Junior Steward as several candidates receive P M and M F M degrees.
Mr Conant conducted a town census in West Acton visiting every family to compile the annual census records for those up to age 20. The body of Ellis Wetherbee, once of Windsor Avenue, was buried at Mount Hope cemetery after death at West Concord. He had relatives living in Acton.
Maynard Citizens Relief committee Chairman Maynard James A Coughlin reports a $100 contribution for the relief of the unemployed from Harry Fowler of Washington D C. Fowler also gave $100 last year. The committee seeks voluntary donations for Christmas welfare and winter relief as funds are low.
Townspeople from Sudbury and nearby communities filled the church for a Christmas gathering. Seth read the Christmas story while Capt'n George and others performed including a newcomer, Lizzie, Adoniram Smith, and a male quartet. The peak moment came as Seth explained the lack of peace in hearts and the reminder there is no room for Him.
The fifth monthly Seth Parker program in Sudbury opened at Memorial Congregational Church with continued interest and enthusiasm. Friends of the gathering noted the steady support and participation.
First Baptist Church West Acton hosts Christmas Tree exercises Saturday at 3 with Santa expected and gifts for children. A 10:45 morning service features a large choir and anthems by Woodcock Neidlinger and Stainer, with organ numbers by Wey and Pierson. An evening service at 7 invites all, followed by a children’s story. annual church meeting is Monday January 2 at 7:45.
Sudbury hosts a Christmas program titled Why the Chimes Rang by Elizabeth McFadden from Raymond Alden story. Presented by Memorial Church young people Sunday at 7 PM in the auditorium. Cast includes Paul Hanna Ivan Stone Kenneth Elser Elinor Bentley Cabot Devoll Beatrice Beckwith Mary Piper and others.
White Gift Sunday at Union Congregational Church featured gift donations from church members and Girl Scouts. Decorations included three Wise Men on camels and three shepherds on the lawn directed by Victor Peppard. Church events include school parties, a Christmas Eve carol singing, and a baptismal service.
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd will speak on December 24 at 11 30 AM on WBZ in a Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs program. His topic is The Key to Prosperity. Vocal selections by Elsie Anderson Cowles and a reading by Lila Newdick are also featured.
The Concord Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon and meeting Thursday noon in the Colonial Inn with Burleigh L Pratt presiding as president. William H O Brien of the Massachusetts Public Utilities Commission spoke on the international debt question as a bread and butter proposition.
Hawthorne Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met at Masonic Temple Concord to hear annual reports and elect officers for 1933. Gladys F. Graham was elected Worthy Matron with Austin D. Mac Rae as Worthy Patron and other officers including Cora M. MacLeod and William E. Graham. The installation will be by Worthy Grand Matron Elsie Barker and Worthy Grand Patron Fremont Legg leston in January. A social hour followed with refreshments provided by Edna George committee.
Acton High School begins basketball practice in the gym with last year’s veterans Manion Carlin and Haynes leading the boys and a girls team built around Esther Anderson Helen Mekkelsen Agnes Flerra Wilma Thompson and Alice Condon. The boys beat the Alumni 26 21 in their first game on December 14 and the schedule lists multiple league games through March with both boys and girls teams.
Maynard reports peak Christmas shopping as store crowds grow and business surpasses expectations. Many plan final purchases, drawn by deeply discounted merchandise offered at or near half price. Veterans say prices have hit bottom and may not fall further, fueling a last minute rush.
The Reading club will be guests of Mrs. Emma Quimby on Tuesday December 27. Military whist parties meet weekly in the Improvement rooms, Quimby square, with twelve tables last Tuesday and a social time. Lynn schools close for the week. Miss Irene Merriam resting at her Scenool street home. Cold weather and six inches of snow shift to winter as post office sells thousands of stamps amid a Christmas mail ruling.
Morning service at 10 30 led by Rev C W Huntington of Waltham on Gods Supreme Gift Sunday school at 11 45 Evening service at 6 30 with The Ever Present Christ sermon The readers note the pulpit guest and the holiday schedule.
George H. Wood will preach at the Universalist Church on ember 25 at 10 45 with the sermon titled The Inborn Spirit. Instrumental music by the Edwards Trio of Arlington and vocal solos by Dorothy Lowden Braman.
Acton High School begins basketball with a boys team led by veterans Manson Claflin and Haynes. The squad opened December 14 defeating the Alumni 26 to 21. The girls team began practicing after Thanksgiving and aims to carry last year’s success into the season.
Agnes Fierra Wilma Thom and Alice Condon lead a veterans squad preparing for a busy winter with games against Pepperell Acton Wests Lunenburg Littleton Jy Westford Chelmsford Southboro Howe and Margy Joinsout across January to March. Each date features boys and girls contests in league play.
Last Monday and Tuesday the senior auditorium hosted a three act musical comedy staged by Anthony Hunt Post No 221 A L with Percy North leading. Cast included Eddie Stewart Louise Condon Philip Tach Jack Anderson and others. The show featured strong singing and dancing numbers and a Caesar's Court comedy relief. Mrs Percy North and family performed, while Harold Wilson provided humor and a large screen presence.
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