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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1938
Page
2
Fragmentary notice notes a Christmas party and school event with readings titled Out From Bethlehem and Lonely Midnight. Mentions a December 26 timing and a sermon or address by Mrs Hewitt We now Lord of Berens Plaineons dela a Soneng.
Allen French reviews a Concord exhibition of Mr. Wyeth paintings inspired by Thoreau and his era. The works study portraits and scenes from Walden era, including “Thoreau Fishing” and “The Carpenter Re- Hubbard’s Bridge.” The critic praises tone, detail, and the life captured of Thoreau and neighbors, urging lasting display. The show by Ischee C. Keyes and R. N. Hudson runs about a month at the Concord library gallery.
Advertisement notes silk or silk and wool men’s hosiery three pair in a Christmas box priced at 1.00 offered by the New Idea Store in Maynard. The copy presents a bargain style line aimed at shoppers.
In a varied mix of feats and wrestling, the Peoples Theatre team trounced Hollis Theatre, delivering a strong performance in a rough and tumble matchup.
Local figures like Burt Coughlan Henry Tolman and Tony Watts organize and fund athletic activities for youths. Elks extend football banquet support while efforts to revive baseball and basketball facilities progress, and Chestnut town eyes new courts and rinks with a Christmas hopeful spirit.
At The Fashion Shop 66 Main St Maynard a special girl list features Shirley Temple dresses pocket books coats and sweater sets. The selection also includes housecoats snowsuits gloves and knitted mittens for a broad range of winter wear.
The Concord Fire Department urges safer holiday practices including avoiding cotton decorations that can ignite and using fireproofing methods such as 10 percent borax boric acid impregnation. It warns about electrical hazards from lighting units and stresses removing decorations promptly to prevent fires.
Special lighting stage setting and costumes accompanied the annual Christmas Play Bethlehem by Betchum at the First Parish Church School Lexington road on Sunday at four. New faces appeared including Seba Kent William Anderson Teddy Daniels William Witton Joseph Wheeler Charles Harwood Peter Harwood Albert Painter and Betsy Kean.
An elegant lingerie item described as an intimate gift with examples from Intime Overture and Variation models. Advertises at The Fashing Shop located at 66 St Maynard, with a price mention noting late at $1.09.
Acota Woot naa Scouts met at Woman's Club wees 3 on day evening. Scouts During this period Were passed. Howard and Stacy and Paul Sh hn the First Aid test for second ass. Herbert Gibson, tracking, nune Baker, scond lase William Brown. History oag. James Rodway, First Gass tna (receiving) names Wa td Oath and Laws, Richard Hlant, thrift and Marry Scribner iph Davis and Afford Tracy Jr. Messed the Scout Pace ists. Tn Hoys under Mr. Ehrbardt are mak e, rapid progress and show a fire cooperative attitude toward the programs being arranged by Mr. Ehrbardt.
Maynard slips as Hudson quintet wins 34 point margin after leading 15 14 at halftime. Alasxi posts 14 points and Holmes Leo contributes for the victors with a balanced scoring effort led by Tony Labin for Hudson.
Marlborough Theatre executives announce an extra week of pay as a Christmas gift for 122 managers and assistants at M&P Theatres. All employees are invited to a banquet in Boston with spouses or guests, featuring attendees from Marlboro including James T. McManus and others.
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