Arctic explorer Captain MacMillan speaks at Concord gathering
More than two dozen attend at Trinity Parish House for a talk by Captain Don H. MacMillan, Arctic explorer and humanitarian, part of the New England Association event. The audience, led by Rev George L. and with officers of the Concord group, heard about his Bowdoin voyage and dog sled expeditions. A $50 collection supports an infantile paralysis cure effort and funds a school project in Nain Labrador under New Grenfell Association direction.
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Trinit
Don
Ht. MacMillan
New England
Ebhip Bowdoin
George L
Trinitarian Anal
Sanborn
Guy G. Feroe
Keyes
Waasin General Oe
Hyege
New Grenfell Association
MacMillan
Concord
George Bates
Hemenway
Caroline Holden
Bartlett
Charlies
Capt
Nain
Labredor
Concord A. A. Out For Members
Concord Athletic Association seeks male members over 16 with a set-up fee. Directors including Russell F. Parsons Harold Tompkins Ed Goddard Charles F. Robinson Wiener Park and H Whitemore Brown oversee membership. Application blanks are in directors hands for forward preparations. A date for forming athletic groups will be announced later.
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Concord
New
Concord Athletic Association
Russell F. Parsons
Harold Tompkins
Ed Goddard
Charles F. Robinson
Wiener Park
H. Whittemore Brown
Christmas Confessions at Massachusetts Reformatory
A program directed by Major Michael J. Dee arranges priests to hear confessions of hundreds of inmates at the Massachusetts Reformatory. Prisoners may receive Holy Communion at Christmas Mass at 7 o'clock after breakfast, weather permitting yard liberty.
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Concord
Michael J. Dee
Massachusetts Reformatory
Women's Parish AloGiaton in Concord Under Peters
The Women's Parish operates under the direction of Alexander Peters in Concord, guiding community activities and charitable efforts.
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Concord
Alexander . Peters
Christmas Party Schedule at Trinitarian Church
The primary department of the Church School and mothers hold a Christmas party this afternoon in the church parish house. An evening party for the rest of the church begins at six with supper and a Christmas tree entertainment.
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Prmary
Church School
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Acton Beats Concord In One Point High School Thriller
Acton High School edged Concord High 16 to 15 in a tight Tuesday game. Coach Bob Dolan praised his squad for steady shooting as Acton edged ahead in a close contest within their South Borough Urban League.
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Acton
Concord
Bob” Dolan
Concord High
South Boroaburban League
Kite Flying Sparks Sage and Nephew Debate Youth
A Chinatown sage argues against yielding to youth and questions how to guide his nephew Yoo Huo in kite flying while balancing respect for Confucian precepts. The exchange centers on authority, mentorship, and tradition.
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Chinatown
Yoo Huo
Early Mahogany Use Traced Before Chippendale Style
The article notes mahogany was used long before Chippendale, with references in Cortez letters to Philip II as early as 1520, indicating its historical prevalence in furniture design.
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Chippendale
Cortez
Phillip II
Christmas Tea Aides West Concord Union Church
The Ladies Union of West Concord Union Church held a Christmas Tea last Tuesday in the church parlor. Annual reports were read and officers elected: president Warren A. Rice, vice president Ronald S. MacKenzie, corresponding secretary Harold M. Gale, secretary Murdock MacLeod, treasurer Frank C Leighton. Farewell remarks honored Mrs John G Leighton who plans to move to California. Mrs Leighton has served as president the past year. Assistants included Mrs Andrew Edwardson, Mrs Harold M Gale, Mrs Warren A Rice and Mrs John G Leighton.
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West Concord
Ladies’ Union
West Concord Union
Warren A. Rice
Ronalds. MacKenzie
Harold M. Gale
Murdock MacLeod
Frank C Leighton
John G. Leighton
California
Chris
Leighton
Andrew Edwardson
Harold M Gale
Concord Sunday Services and Christian Science Lesson
Concord schedules include Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45 A testimonial meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 7 46 in the church ing room Hours are from 2 to 5 p m on weekdays and holidays The Christian Science Lesson Sermon will be read world wide on Sunday December 27 with the Golden Text and Bible citations from Philippians 2 v 5 1 John 1 9 and the Science and Health text by Mary Baker Eddy The lesson discusses unity mind God and brotherhood of man and envisions peace through the divine Mind"}
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Concord
Christian Science
Churches of Christ Scientist
Christ Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Christ
Concord Private Schools Stage Christmas Entertainments
Christmas entertainments were held at Concord Academy and Fenn School with tea at Fenn in the afternoon. A head master directed the program as assemblies sang and performed Santa related pieces, bringing festive cheer to the school communities.
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Concord Academy
Fenn School
Fenn
Dea
Clames 1
Community singing around the Christmas tree
Brief account notes carol singing around the Christmas tree in the square on Christmas Eve with attendees expected to join in, reflecting festive community activity.
Social Dinner Hosts and Old Friends Reach Out
Mrs Lacey K Snyder hosted Mrs Donald B MacMillan Smith and Mr W Morrill at a pene dinner before Grenfell fast Friday. Mrs Howard G Hawkes of West Conard is noted as an old friend. MacMillan sent a greeting.
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Lacey K. Snyder
Donald B. MacMil L, Smith
and W. Morrill
Grenfell
Howard G. Hawkes
West Conard
MacMillan
Fey vite should tare this pleasant companion
A cryptic note claims a pleasant companion should be kept for a week each month. The fragment suggests a routine or rule, but details, timing, and identities are unclear.
Community notes from Concord area events and updates
A summary of local happenings includes church members singing carols at sick neighbors, a football coach recovering from appendicitis at New England Baptist Hospital, a fire at 21 Bedford Court, Emerson Thoreau study groups planning the centenary celebration, a charity dance at Hikes' hall chaired by Enrico F Venti, Radcliffe awards for senior class prize money, and 4-H Square-Circle Club officers announced with Henry Harmon as president.
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Jacob Meder
Laws
Prood
Tony Manchuso
Bedford Court
Emerson and Thoreau
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Divinity School
Hallmas Charity Fund
Enrico F Venti
Walter Avery
Joseph A Malone
Ann Hoar Tracy
Main Street
Concord
Radcliffe Ounene
Phi Beta Kappa
Radcliffe
Winslow J. Damon
Henry Harmon
Richard Damon
Ralph Gerow
Paul ‘Boyd
Henry Damon
Concord Club Triumphs in Qun Bhoot Match 92 to 58
Concord Club dominates the Qun Bhoot contest winning 92 to 58. The victory reinforces Concord Club's lead in the series with standout performances from key players.
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Concord Club
Concord Rotary Club Holds Luncheon Meeting at Colonial Inn
The Concord Rotary Club met at noon with President Thomas L. Sanborn presiding. Danforth W. Comins spoke on the town’s finances, while Edy Belcher chaired the party committee including Leslie O. Anderson and Danforth W. Comins Jr. planning a Christmas celebration.
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Concord Rotary Club
Colonial Inn
Thomas L. Sanborn
Danforth W Comins
Concord Finance Committee
Edy Belcher
Leslie O. Anderson
Mrs Roberts elected Master of Annursnac Grange
Mrs Latvena E Roberts of 219 Main Street West Concord was elected Master of Annursnac 4 Grange Patrons of Husbandry at a meeting in the new Odd Fellows Hall last week. Helen F King was chosen Overseer and Josephine E Hall lecturer with several officers named. a public installation and turkey supper are planned for January.
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West Concord
Latvna E Roberts
Main Street
West Concor
Annursnac 4 Grange
Odd Fellows Hall
Helen F. King
Josephine E. Hall
A H. Hill
George Hodgdon
Daniel C. Sullivan
Trea Endrickaon Gate Keener
Gladys A. Ceres
Jean MacKay
George A
Grange
Latina EF. Roberts
Ge Uivenian
Our Lady Teteanand
Old Story Told in Pictures at Trinitarian Church Pageant
A Christmas pageant titled The Old Old Story in Pictures was presented in the chapel of the Trinitarian Church. The program depicted the nativity and related scenes through a series of tableaux and narration.
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Trinitarian Church
Chool
Trinitarian
Rideout Family Mark Long Concord Residency and Heritage
West Concord long-time residents Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Rideout recently marked 46 years in the town. Their history includes Cushing Academy ties and the DAR membership of Mrs. Rideout. Their son C Rideout resides in Ashburnham, with five grandchildren.
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West Concord
Frank H. Rideout
Ashburnham
Rideout
Cushing Academy
Old Concord
Massachusetts Reformatory
Concord
Concord High School
C Rideout
Mrs. E. M. Bailey Heads USWV Aux
Concord reports Mrs. E. M. Bailey to lead the United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary at the annual meeting whist party. The event is set for Tuesday December 128 at the home of Mrs. Annie Foreman on Great Road in Lincoln.
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Concord
Annie Foreman
Great Road
Lincoln
Christmas Parties Held by Concord Churches
The Sunday school children at St. Bernard's Church held their annual Christmas party yesterday morning under Pastor Rev. William H. Pinnick. At Our Lady Help of Christians' Church the Sunday school boys party took place yesterday afternoon with Rev. William F. Shaughnessy in charge.
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St.Bernard’s Church
William H .Pinnick
Our Lady Help of Christians’ Church
Wiliam F Shaughnessy
All Jenney Stations to Close at Noon Christmas
All Jenney Filling Stations will close at noon on Christmas. George and Jim have been notified to enjoy the holiday.
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Jenney
George
Jim
West Concord PTA Meets With Holiday Program
The West Concord Parent-Teacher Association met December 1 at Harvey Wheeler School Auditorium with President Mrs. Chester H. Adams presiding. Under Howard G. Hawks, physical director, motion pictures titled Maine, the Vacation Land were shown and Christmas carol singing led by Mrs. George C. Manter.
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West Concord P. T. A
West Concord
Parent-Teacher’ Association
Harvey Wheeler School
Chester H. Adams
Howard G. Hawks
Concord
Motion Pictures
Maine
George C. Manter
Union Church Christmas Program Recalls St Nicholas Tale
Rev Kenneth R Teel led a West Concord Union Church program for children about St Nicholas. The choir performed Christmas anthems with soloist Mrs Al Lind, director C Waldo MacWilliams, and organist Miss Nina Ruble. Hojem led the Christian social meeting at half past.
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Union Church
Kenneth R Teel
West Concord Union Church
St Nicholas
al Lind
C. Waldo MacWilliams
Nina Ruble
Union Church Choir Broadcasts Christmas Carol
Union Church plans a Christmas carol broadcast from its belfry. The event will feature the church choir performing a selection of festive songs for the community.
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Union Church Choir
Fang We Church
Local News Briefs From Emerson Hospital And Real Estate Exchange
Mrs. Chares T. Judge is recovering from a minor operation at Emerson Hospital. Ed T. Boyd, a Concord real estate and insurance broker, has been elected a director of the Mas Real Estate Exchange. Marion Merrill is seriously ill at her home on Church Street, Weat.
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Chares T. Judge
Emerson, Hospital
Ed T. Boyd
Nsurance
Concord
Mas- Real Estate Exchange
Marion Merrill
Miss A. Church Street
James vna references a woodbine phrase
The line “Gone where the woodbine twin eth” is cited by James vna to illustrate a traditional Anglo American expression about departure or travel, noting its literary or linguistic context within his discussion.
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Pwineth
James Vna
Honored At K of C Meeting Names Read Off
At a Knights of Columbus gathering George Lawton chaired the supper. Attendees listed include Flannery Frank Garrity Fred Lawton Patrick Smith Daniel Sullivan and John W Whalen. Babe Ruth noted in attendance.
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Babe Ruth
George Lawton
Chai
Flannery
Frank Garrity
Fred Lawton
Smith
Patrick Smith
Daniel Sullivan
John W Whalen
Flannery and Macone Named to Executive Committee Roles
Flannery, a lady assistant steward, and Joseph A Macone, a member of the executive committee for three years, are noted in the report as key figures within the organization.
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Flannery
Joseph A Macone
Concord C D Christmas Party Highlights Court Event
Concord C D of A hosts a Christmas party at Odd Fellows Hall after a meeting of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Daughters. A Christmas tree and entertainment featured Miss Javcetta Carr as Mrs Santa, Agnes Cellins broadcasting, and a pageant titled Radoland.
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Concord
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Daughters of America
New Odd Fellows’ Hell
Cornelia ‘Ord
John Gallagher
Marion King
Billy McNally
Ruth Gallagher
Stephen Gallagher
Louise Bedford
Dicky Bedford
Jack
Elizabeth Mahoney
Helen Studdiey
Woburn
Catherine Greaney
Cecelia Curry
Belmont
Helen Studley
Woburn Court
Florence Brisman
Mary Ryan
Rose Sheeran
Frank
Hibernians Keep Lead In Cord 46 Tourney
The Hibernians won the eighth weekly set of games in the Concord 46 tournament at Bike Hall on Friday evening scoring 3 Columbus for the Knights of Columbus.
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Hibernians
Bike’ Hall
Columbus
Knights of Columbus
Helping Hand Society Meets at Went Union Church
Concord notes report the Helping Hand Society of Went Union Church meeting Wednesday with Mrs Berdice Chaplin identified by the vestry as president and Mrs Fannie Crear among those present.
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Helping Hand Society Concord
Helping Hand Society
Went Union Church
Berdice Chaplin
Fannie Crear
Christmas Cookies and Cakes from Home Service Director
A home baking guide lists Spritz wreath cookies with almond flavoring and green sugar decorations, Chocolate Snowflakes with marshmallows under a broiler, and a Plum suet cake with dried fruits. Recipes use butter sugar eggs flour and flavorings for holiday treats.
Questions for Miss Fossett at the newspaper
Readers are invited to send questions to Miss Fossett, with replies possible by pipe or in person, via the newspaper office. The notice encourages correspondence and offers a reply method.
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Arctic ‘Explorer
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Pinkoe
Abe
Ydia
Pinkham
Concord A. A
Alsogiaton
Middlesex Institution
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Concord Private Schoo Have Entertainments
Carol
Mrs. Roberts
West
Frank H. Lations
E. M. Bailey
USWV
Concord C. D
Home Service
Boston Consolidated Gas Company
Wien
Bank
Concord, Mass
The
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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