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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1930
Page
3
Jas F Powers presided at a Division 586 Hibernians meeting held Tuesday evening in Hal city. The session focused on organizational affairs and upcoming community events.
James F. Powers was again installed president last week. Officers installed include Hermes Goyne as vice president Patrick McPhillips recording secretary Michael J Collins financial secretary James J Byrne treasurer Owen McPhillips sergeant at arms Edward Cullinane sentinel Michael Hopkins David Carey Richard Hartnett Robert Woodlock and Patrick A Smith the standing committee.
Middlesex School ends classes for the Christmas break. The winter term begins Tuesday January 6. The scholarship boys return home Saturday the 13th and do not return until Friday the 9th.
Concord Academy closes for Christmas vacation on Friday and will reopen on Tuesday January 6.
The notice lists a Sunday service at 10 45, Sunday School at 10 46, and Wednesday testimonies at 7 pm. Hours are 2 to 6 pm on weekdays with holidays excepted. The lesson sermon on December 28 follows the Christian Science text with Psalms 6 4 and Isaiah passages, plus Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health references.
Elizabeth M Philips, graduate of Washington State Normal and Whitman Conservatory, will teach first grade at Harvey Wheeler West Concord to replace Edna Elms who resigned for a more lucrative post. Mr and Mrs Arthur Morse of Falmouth are guests of their son Cushman Morse and Mr Morse of Central Street.
The Trinity Church Concord announces a Christmas schedule with pageants carols and Holy Communion on Dec 24 25 and Dec 28 led by Rev. Smith O Dexter. A parish meeting and supper are planned for New Year’s Eve and a social by the Young Peoples Religious Union is noted at the Meeting House vestry Friday evening.
Officers of Division 44 Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians were installed Wednesday at Monument Hall. Catharine E. Hayes of 15 Grant Street was inducted president. Other officers named include Mary Gleason county treasurer and Mary Galvin vice president with various role assignments. Rev. Joseph W. Healey spoke.
The monthly session of the Brotherhood of the Methodist Episcopal Church met Wednesday evening in the vestry with Rev. George G. Hughes presiding. A debate featured the question whether labor unions have been an economic and social benefit to society, with Bond for the affirmative declared winner and Edward Carlson arguing the negative.
The contract for the Girl Scout community building on Welton Street has been awarded to Peik Wells Company of this town. D McRae of Concord is awarded the heating and plumbing contracts, and Murdock MacLeod of West Concord is awarded the electric contract. The building will be 4,100 feet long and 12 stories high.
The Concord Rod and Gun Club led the weekly rounds in a triangular 45 tournament at Monument Halt with Concord Council K of C and AOH. The Knights tied for top with 39 games, while the Hibernians posted 31 and the Gun Club 30. Both the Knights and Rod and Gun tally 173 games for the season, with the Hibernians at 154.
The annual Christmas concert at Concord Academy was held in the school gymnasium Thursday evening under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Wood music supervisor. The younger children presented The Nativity a Christmas play while the older girls sang Christmas carols.
The monthly gathering of the Brotherhood of the Methodist Episcopal Church met Wednesday evening in the church vestry with Rev. George G. Hughes presiding. A debate centered on the question whether labor unions have been an economic and social benefit, highlighting viewpoints from Bona and supporters.
Concord Academy held its annual concert in Monument Hall with younger pupils presenting The Nativity and older girls singing. Miss Theresa Winsor Pratt and Mrs Pratt, now Mrs Winsor, sailed from New York for Bermuda for Christmas. Joseph McGann led a Knights of Columbus turkey whist event in Monument Hall Monday.
Concord Hockey Club opened its season at Crosby Pend rink with a morning win over Lincoln Mohawks 3 2 and an afternoon victory over Weston Town Team 3 1. Henry Smith led with three goals in the afternoon as H Smith and Heylinger scored in both games while Crosby, Peterson, and McKenna contributed.
The Helping Hand Society of the West Concord Union Church held its annual event in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Tinttees in attendance. Proceeds for the Christmas tree totaled five dollars. Carl Carlson and his wife were elected for the coming year. Mrs Gorton served as secretary and Mrs Arthur Donaldson, from Springfield College, attended during Christmas vacation. Community members, including Mr and Mrs Allison Willis and others, shared in holiday gatherings and local social updates.
Students at Concord Evening School staged The Spirit of Peace by Louise M. Graff in the High School Auditorium on Thursday. The 33 participants and guests delivered their parts with spirit and sincerity, creating a serenely beautiful Christmas pageant.
The Walden Bila Chapter met Monday evening in the Masonic Temple banquet hall with nearly one hundred members and guests. A turkey dinner was served under supervision and music provided by Robert Mae Gnawa at the piano. A Christmas tree was part of the event.
Early morning fire at a Williams street barn owned by Watson Higgins of Concord destroyed the barn and killed a horse and two heifers. Fire crews from Concord and West Concord fought the blaze for three hours, saving the house about 2200 feet away but the barn was a total loss. Insurance partly covers the $1600 damage. the cause is undetermined with spontaneous combustion suggested but not proven.
The Emerson Hospital Concord report for November 1930 shows surgical cases and medical cases totals, infants born, deaths and stillbirths, operations performed, patients in hospital, bacteriological tests, and daily averages. The document lists figures such as infants born 18, deaths 65, and total patients treated 231, with daily rates and notes on changes during November.
The annual Christmas party for the Sunday school children of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church West Concord was held Sunday afternoon under the supervision of Pastor Ray Edward P. Ryan. Miss Julia Dee Ang led entertainment with dance numbers by Rita and Graham. John Weedlock played saxophone. a Christmas play featured children with Miss Mary Simwan in charge. A Christ wine irae was served and each child received a gift from Rev. Er. Ryan.
A judge of poultry, associated with Mediacom Square Garden in New York, plans to exhibit in Boston's Mechanics Building during the New Year week. The event showcases poultry prroses and related displays.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a performance by Troubadours at the Anthony State Armory. Details are unclear but indicate a music event in a gym or drill hall setting. No further names, dates, or specifics are readable.
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