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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1926
Page
8
December activities note Mizpah annual Tree party at the hall on Thursday with a catered chicken dinner at 7 pm. The event promises cheerful attendance as candidates plan to be present. December 22 reports a wheel mill ex explosion at Cel Products Inc with repairs underway and injuries under care.
A worker named Olfie Anderson, who had been assisting Mr Kyers, sustained severe burns in the incident.
In Southboro on December 21 the annual Christmas Party of the LF Club was hosted by president Elizabeth Colleary. The home was festively decorated with green, candles, and a decorated tree with gifts for members. Carols filled the air before the gifts and a luncheon in the dining room.
In Southboro on December 21 the town Christmas tree on the Corn house lawn lit up with colored lights for the first time. Christmas Eve events include carol singing by children and gift distribution, followed by a 90 minute movie in the day school house, then refreshments and social time.
The Holy Name Society units from Immaculate Conception, Marlboro, St Marys, Marlboro, and St Michaels, Hudson, gather at St Marys on Sunday January 2 for Benediction, vespers and a sermon as a large membership attends special services.
Daniel F. Bigelow of Southboro reports on his drive to Orlando with his daughter reaching Harrisburg Virginia on day three. He comments on crossing the Delaware and Hudson Rivers and the bridge over the Susquehanna described as a mile and eight.
They travel past many 1800 monuments and stop at Harpers Ferry and other notable sites. The marchers encounter light snow, pass vast corn fields, and view cattle horses sheep and hogs. Roads are in good condition as they head toward the Carolinas Georgia and Orlando Florida.
The St Mark's church Christmas Tree event in Southboro will be at the lower Town hall on Friday at 4 o'clock. Children from the church school will sing carols under Charles LamAR as organist and choir leader. Recitations and songs led by Sunday school teachers Misses Mary Draper Mario Newton E Misen Er Elsa Ne and Hilda Rodgers. Santa Claus will distribute gifts and candy from the tree. Ice cream and cake served by Mrs Allan Draper with assisting hosts.
In Southboro on December 21 a seventh and eighth grade grammar school team defeated a first and second year high school team 17 to 11. The game occurred in the school gym with John Doyle from the high school on the scene.
Faculty acted as referee and Garland of the senior class was time keeper. Teams listed include frammariam with players Burne Bedelil Aaben Thorpe and others, and high school lineup with Boutilier Warner Gralton Harringwn among centers and guards.
A well attended turkey whist party under Magnara Council of C. was held at Cooperative Hall Siete-a Ward Ledgard. Prizes included a turkey given to the men and Mies Gladys Sexton among the ladies.
A Holy Communion service will be held at 11 15 on Christmas Eve at St George's church and a 9 00 service on Christmas Day. A Children's party is scheduled for 5 00 p m. Rev Malcolm Ward rector and parish officers sent season greetings to members on cards issued this week.
Jerome P. Fogwell, superintendent of schools, announced that evening classes begin January 3 at the high school with sessions on Monday and Thursday evenings. Courses offered include beginners and advanced English for men and women and a citizenship class.
The Bethlehem Carollers will sing carols about town on Christmas Eve continuing a long standing tradition. Members include Jamieson Fred Lyons Mark George Jamieson Jr William Ralph Jones Frank Taylor Elmer Cook Wilford Sazon and George Webster.
Zero weather dominated headlines as Jack Frost touched fingers ears and toes and froze water pipes radiators and coal piles. The minimum dipped two below zero in town.
Chief of Police John Connors represented Maynard at a complimentary dinner honoring District Attorney Reading and District Attorney Elect Bushnell at Riverbank Court Hotel in Cambridge held Thursday. Judges George Flynn and Bugns attended, among others.
Judge Fosdick was among the speakers and Peter Larson, chief, represented the town in the event.
Christmas Day services at St Bridget’s include a midnight mass on Christmas Eve and masses at 7 8 30 9 30 and 11 o’clock on Christmas morning. A special musical program by the regular choir accompanies the services. The annual Christmas Tree party for children is Friday at 9 30 in Peoples Theatre.
Christmas rush at the Marlboro post office on Mechanic Street drew a crowded, orderly crowd from morning to 5 pm. Postmaster John H. Baker expanded staff with substitutes and clerks to handle the surge, providing tables, chairs, pens, and ink. The list includes letter carriers, parcel post workers, and four students among the clerks.
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