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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1929
Page
4
The text shows the Marlboro Weekly Enterprise note noting its office in Marlboro Massachusetts and mailing details. It lists subscription prices and offices in Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton and Bedford.
The West faces drought and energy strain from the Pa r Northwest hydropower limits. Seattle and Tacoma curtail usage as municipal plants lack cross‑region generating and transmission capacity, while private hydro plants with interconnection secure steady service during emergencies.
Maynard Lodge and the White Cross Guild gave baskets in line with a long standing custom. The note mentions efforts to buy Christmas seals to combat tuberculosis and lists reactions to disarmament talk amid a stock market downturn.
South Acton residents attended a birthday dancing party at Bedford State Hospital to cheer veterans. The South Acton Reading Club met December 17 at Mrs. Harvey Richardson’s home Maynard. The New Year’s Eve Old Folks Ball in Exchange Hall on December 21 at 8 promises a grand town event. Congregational Church services note December 29. Universalist Church attendance listed.
Concord Grange No 160 held a Christmas party after its regular meeting in Elks hall with Master Benjamin Clark presiding. Nettie A Weiss led the entertainment with readings and pantomime by Arthur F Adams. Santa Claus arrived from a decorated tree and gave gifts. Attendees included Mrs Sadie Wilson and others. the supper was organized by Mrs Hattie Clark and Miss Clara Emerton. Concord Grange sent representatives to the Worcester State Grange Convention in December led by Benjamin Clark and Arthur Adams.
Professor John K. Snyder of Wisconsin recuperates from appendectomy in Madison. May and Roza Bowker visited friends in West Concord. Frances Curley injured in a car crash on the way to school due to careless driving. The lodge plans Wilkdey Night open meeting for men at Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday evening. Frank Pierce of Ling Lawn, a charter member, will speak on Civil War topics.
Christmas Sunday services at West Gongord Church featured Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone’s sermon on the Greatest Gift and a children’s talk on guiding the star. The choir directed by Miss Mildred Stone performed a full program with organ accompaniment, followed by a Christmas carol service and a school Christmas tree event led by Miss Elizabeth Pickard and pupil performers.
Residents are invited to attend an in person or mail participation meeting with a social hour and refreshments following the conservation service.
Al Cowles notes Marquette University fields a strong hockey program with one of the best teams in the Midwest. He highlights Donnie McFayden as a standout center on several all collegiate teams and muses on potential coaching moves for Art Shires.
Appreciative Gifts M. H. S. boys A place to play basketball Hop Ripper A flag pole to hang pennants from Don Lent A tie after runners-up in the league Marlboro H. S A couple of more Craigs Giards and Richers Hudson H. S Could use another championship football team Midland League Two new members Leominster and Framingham
A list of teachers spending Christmas holidays with family and friends in Maynard and surrounding towns includes Mildred Herbert Mildred Mullin Ruth Cleary Franklin Arlene Priest White Plains N Y Ruth Smith Lynn Mary Hodgess Athol Loretta Mullin Waltham Mary Newton Pawtucket Mary Wardzala New York Marion Holt Lillian Townsend Well esley Marion Sullivan Pascoag R I John T Gibbens Brighton Walter Mullin Fordham N Y Norman Seckles Hyannis and Percy A Dunlop Wickford R I Irene Bately Providence Ruth Smith Lynn
West Concord Mass. Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone ministers Sunday December 29 morning service 10 30 sermon for the pastor Little Sermon for the children church school noon junior society of the Christian Endeavor 4 30 senior society 6 evening service 7. Monday December 30 7 P M Boy Scouts Tuesday December 31 7 P M midweek service Friday January 3 7 P M intermediate society of Christian Endeavor 7 P M choir rehearsal.
Maynard Methodist Episcopal Church invites the public to New Year services led by Rev. C. C. Garland D. D. The schedule lists primary Bible school at 9:30, morning worship at 10:30, adult Bible school at noon, Epworth League at 6, evening worship at 7 with the sermon How a Brave General won success. A church social and musical call follow Tuesday night.
Rev. Arthur Jeffries reports a fair sized congregation with fine choir and organ music. The Christmas spirit sermon pleased attendees. The evening pageant was well received. December 29 sermon marks New Year with Has off to the Past Coats off to the Future. Special Sunday evening services begin at 7 pm with An Hour With the People's Poet Edgar Guest.
Selectmen vote to prohibit coasting on public streets in Sudbury as part of a statewide safety drive. The rule aims to curb hazards and reduce accidents until streets are deemed safe.
Sudbury school children on vacation will return to studies January 2, 1930. Philip Way will enter Northeastern University the first of the coming year. Miss Lydia Glidden resigns from the Commercial department and will teach in Belmont schools. Miss Naomi White will succeed her here. Miss Barbara Maynard, daughter of Mrs. Bessie Maynard, is spending her vacation at home.
A night fire at the Hudson theatre was put out with little effort and did not disturb patrons in the show house. Spectators only learned of the incident after some time.
Mrs. Bridget Corbett Hayes widow of John W. Hayes longtime Marlboro resident died at 3 30 this morning at 78 Neil Street after a prolonged illness. Born in Ireland 75 years ago she lived here 45 years. Survived by son David P. Hayes daughter Katherine Hayes brother John Corbett sisters Annie Corbett Rochester and Sister Flavia in Cincinnati. Funeral Thursday high mass at Immaculate Conception Church at 9 o clock gravely in charge of John J. Brown undertaker.
Marlboro Charles Kimmens died yesterday at New England Baptist hospital Boston after a brief illness. Funeral services likely Thursday at 2 pm at his Bolton home. Survived by wife Persis Bolster of Surry New Hampshire a daughter Esther Whitcomb a son Shirley three brothers Edward William Herbert and two sisters Ella Jones and Nannie Ridley. A painter by trade he worked for A Cain who praised him as an exemplary man and skilled workman.
Annursnac Grange Patrons of Husbandry held a Christmas celebration Monday evening with a large children’s pageant and a decorated tree. Officers elected include Master Mrs Josephine Pearce Overseer Mrs Edith Bailey Lecturer Mrs Linnie Hodgdon Chaplain Mrs Annie Comeau Steward Giuseppi Santora Assistant Steward George Hodgdon Treasurer Emil Dumas Secretary Mrs Louise Wright Ceres Miss Jean MacKay Pomona Mrs Gladys Hefty Flora Miss Lima Pageau Lady Assistant Steward Elizabeth Connell Gatekeeper DC Sullivan Pianist Miss Ruth Hendrickson Executive committee Edward D Sheehan Harold Hall and Mrs Clara Sweet.
The Concord Lodge of Elks hosted a charity dance on Tuesday night to raise funds for Christmas dinners for those in need. Visitors from Cambridge Maynard Somerville and Everett joined locals and guests as Past Exalted Ruler Tom Quinn of Cambridge sang and Joseph Shaeffer of the Eastern Elk spoke.
Two chimney fires required attention from the fire department yesterday afternoon at the home of Patrick Cron on High Street but no damage occurred. Shortly after 9 o'clock last evening the incident remained under investigation.
Mario-boro John Brazeau ten year old son of Mr and Mrs J N Brazeau local newsboy had his pennies and nickels totaling $2.00 vanish while on Main Street to buy gifts for eleven siblings and a Salvation Army donation. He retraced his steps but found nothing as busy shoppers crowded the streets.
Members of John P. Colleary Post and Auxiliary hosted a Christmas tree event at the Preston block Post headquarters. 109 children attended as Santa Claus arrived with a veteran band led by Mrs. L Gorman. gifts cigars and candy were handed out. Perry O Leary won a turkey dinner. music and dancing followed a post auxiliary joint collations by committee leaders.
A boy hopes someone who found the money will return it and says a merry Christmas may follow for the finder and the rightful owner alike.
Santa Claus arrives at 6 30 tonight at the Hudson Community Christmas tree in Wood Square, with the high school orchestra and a gift distribution for every child. Volunteers will guide youngsters to the tree and into the Town Hall for performances and further gifts as the community distributes baskets and aid to needy families.
Children of St Michael’s parochial school held Christmas exercises yesterday afternoon before beginning a winter vacation through January 6. The program, directed by the Sisters, featured greetings by students, an address by Francis Lambert, songs by the girls, and “O Holy Night” sung by the student body. Rev M J Murphy gave remarks before gifts were distributed by Santa Claus.
Marlboro Arthur Burns a Manhattan College student in New York spends Christmas at his home on South Street. James Cronim employed at the Guaranty Trust Company in New
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