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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1929
Page
5
Colonial era recipes from Pennsylvanian Dutch cooks include shoup-fly pie molasses cake and bran coffee cake. The article details methods and ingredients such as molasses water baking powder butter and raisins plus steamed fig pudding and an orange sauce for finishing. It preserves raw flavor of early American rural cooking with notes on serving warm or cold.
West Concord on Dec 24 held a Christmas assembly at the Harvey Wheeler-West Non- E schoolng with a Bible reading prayer by Principal Harold Chittim. Miss Arella Colby led the singing of Joy to the World and a Christmas play Minty Winnie’s Santa Claus was staged by the drama club directed by Miss Kidna Elms. Santa Claus distributed gifts while pupils exchanged presents in gift boxes. The new Assembly Hall at Peter Bulkeley school provides seating for 150 as junior high Grades begin a series of assemblies. The program featured the school orchestra directed by J Avey Merrill and two plays Mrs Santa’s Substitute and The Bird’s Christmas Carol staged by the drama club.
Among many illuminated homes for the season the standout is Erwin L. Bumford’s residence on Up land road in West Concord noted for its festive display.
The Division 56 Ancient Order of Hibernians increased their lead in the 45 tournament at Monument Hall defeating Rod and Gun Club, Concord Council K of C, and others. Capt. William Dee led with 1½ wins, while Capt. Byron's team followed closely. overall scores show Hibernians 258, Rod and Gun 223, K of C 219. John Woodlock won art prize at Vesper George School of Art. John G. Watson bought the Main and Walden Street drugstore property from Albert Gowen, with no remodeling planned.
Concord Academy held its annual Christmas concert in the school hall on Thursday evening despite a storm that reduced attendance. Principal Elsie Hobson opened the program with a masque The Holy Night by Florence Converse performed by grades four and seven.
The annual Sunday school Christmas gathering for Our Lady of Christians Church West Concord featured entertainment directed by Miss Julia Dee and Miss Mary Steinmann. A variety program included music by Arthur Jones Elden Kenney and Elizabeth Hennessey, a dance by Alice Buxton, and vaudeville stunts by Justin Kelley. Santa Claus distributed candy and gifts after speeches by Rev. Edward F. Ryan and Rev. James M. Somers, while gifts of money were given to the pastors.
The Comet, a four page sheet by pupils of Harvey Wheeler School, appears with attractive layout and solid content. Editor in chief Wallis Rendult leads room reporters Mary Chase Joseph Griffin Marguerite Hayward William Harms Jessie MacWilliams James Callahan Jean Hume and Jeremiah Sheehan.
Mrs Pauline Burshaw recently entertained her sister Bert Owens in West Acton. The sister who had been visiting has returned to her home in Nova Scotia last week.
Lawrence captains Concord High School cross country for next fall re elected as team leader. Letters awarded to seven runners including Brigham Drummy Hanley Macone Williams and Scherer with Weygant reporting snow delays varsity interclass football series.
Concord observes Christmas Eve with illuminated streets and a town tree ceremony led by Arthur Motter Lamb. Groups sung around the tree and delivered carols to the Colonial Inn, Concord Home for the Aged, Emerson Hospital, and Deaconess Home for Aged Women.
Walden Royal Arch Chapter met in Masonic Temple on Monday evening for a December gathering. A supper was served at seven under Mrs. Duncan G. Chapman’s direction. A decorated Christmas tree created a festive scene as joke gifts were shared after supper. High Priest Winslow J. Dam presided. the ceremony was led by King Warren B. Goddard.
West Concord residents lit their homes with brilliant decorations and colored lights. The Community Christmas tree brightened the business district while Our Lady Help of Christians Church glowed. After West Concord Union Church exercises, carols rang from the belfry broadcast by W Percy Blogett, as Senior Society Endeavor carolers visited the homebound.
Division 44 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians met in Monument hall with President Miss Catherine Hayes presiding. Plans were formed for a joint bridge and whist party on New Year’s Eve to involve Division 44 and Division 56. A committee to represent Division 44 was named: Miss Katherine Hayes chair, with Mrs Hua Dee, Miss Mary Battles, Mrs Ellen M Keefe, Miss Mary Carey, Mrs Mary Hayes, Miss Gertrude Martell, and Mrs Elizabeth McPhillips.
A wedding of interest to Concord High School alumni united Miss Lois Priscilla Harrington Class of 1924 and Marvin Edgar Wilcox of Hammond Indiana at St Annes Episcopal Church Lincoln Friday evening. The bride wore a period gown with white gardenias and a tulle veil. The couple will reside at The Fenway after January 15 with a Westward wedding journey planned.
December 24 Concord Americanization class members sixty or seventy attended the third annual Christmas Party in Eaton Hall High School. The event featured a play A Nonsense, dances, games, a Christmas tree by Mrs. Herbert Buttrick Hosmer, refreshments, and carols led by Miss Margaret O Neil.
The Concord High School senior dance is scheduled for Friday January seventeenth with Charles Byron as chair and Elizabeth Cook Dorothy Peterson Charles Garratt and Gordon Cunningham on the committee. The hockey season opens January eighth as Concord hosts Wakefield on Crosby's Pond. Miss Rosalind Kelsey performed as the Angel of Annunciation at a December church Nativity pageant in Boston. Stephen Jarvis Derby announced his arrival on December seventh and named Mr and Mrs Jarvis Derby as his parents.
Cloverleaf Troop Girl Scouts held a festive Christmas party Friday evening. Scouts patrolled gathering and sending boxes of books to the Reading Sanatorium in the north. Miss Helen Potter Eastern Division director completed a girl scouting course at Clinton with Maynard troop captains in attendance.
Concord Massachusetts church events outline a Friday Sunday School party with a Christmas tree gifts and entertainers, Sunday service schedule, and a Women’s Union meeting. Amherst freshman Leif E Stensby of Concord helped Massachusetts Agriculture College win freshman physical education contests with bronze medals awarded to both freshman and sophomore teams.
The Trinity Church aid group met a week early due to Christmas Day with President Mrs. Herbert B. Smith presiding. Rev. Smith Owen Dexter led devotion as members sewed on a press. A sale of leftover fair items drew many buyers. Mrs. George S. Keyes and Mrs. Theodore L. Smith ran the event and the group will provide supper for the Jan. 6 parish meeting. Hostesses were Mrs. Wina T. Hodges and Miss Lillard.
Concord Chapter of the Unitarian Laymen's League met in the vestry of the First Parish Meeting House with President Whitney S. Smith presiding. Rev. Carlyle Summerbell of Roslindale spoke vigorously on Prohibition and discussion followed. Guests from the Chelmsford Chapter attended.
Trinity Church Concord Massachusetts lists events for December 24 to January 6. Christmas Eve carol service at 4 30 p m Church School pageant. Christmas Day Holy Communion at 8 a m and 11 a m. Dec 26 Holy Communion and sermon 11 a m. Choir rehearsal Jan 2 7 30 p m. Sunday Dec 29 Holy Communion at 8 45 a m Church School 9 30 a m Bible Class 10 15 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon 11 a m. Parish Meeting and Supper Jan 6 at 6 45 p m.
Concord event featured a Turkey Whist Party where James J. Loughlin won first prize and Robert Parks second, with M A Williams third and Mrs Harry Ryder fourth. Ariel helpers listed, a late chimney fire alarm occurred on Ashawotuc Road, and local Christmas decorations drew attention. A musical comedy rehearsal for The Birth of Synchronization was announced for February 13 and 14 at Veterans Building, led by Gord Council and coach George Pleming.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Concord lists Sunday services at 10 45 A M and Sunday School at the same time. A Wednesday evening testimonial meeting is at 7 45 with a reading room hours 2 to 5 on weekdays except holidays. The December 29 1929 Lesson Sermon cites Bible verses and Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health. Additional notes mention Concord Lodge events and Trinity Church affiliations with clergy transfers and assistant ministry in New York.
“Hello Girls” hold a Christmas party in the Concord Exchange recreation rooms. Richard A. Fiske played violin, William P. McWilliam sang, Henry F. Hickson gave monologues, Dugal P. Doyle appeared as a character artist, and B Schofield sang Scotch songs.
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