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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1926
Page
5
A fragment references a theft case involving shape work by Barnes and Henry, with mentions of cello, gram, and music items. The readable text hints at stolen instruments or music gear, but lacks clear actions or dates. Further context would clarify the individuals, locations, and the incident scope.
Fragmentary school notice lists students and guardians on Brooks Street. Mentions January 5 as a homework related deadline with names such as Mr and Mrs Arthur J child and Mrs Joh Tom Deriand. Text is garbled and names uncertain.
James J. Mansfeld Post American Legion elected Howard R. Daniels as commander for the coming year. New officers include Herbert Berry, Herbert Cook, O. Anderson, L. Prescott, Calger, Holden, Herbert Buttrick, and Thomas J. Kibby. An early January installation was planned and a lecture by Floyd Bennett on A Trip to the North Pole was scheduled for January 20 at Veterans Building.
The Trinitarian Congregational Sunday School held its annual Christmas party in the Chapel on Thursday. A humorous cantata titled A Visit from Santa featured words by Elizabeth Sanford Tillotson and music by Ira B. Wilson, directed by Mrs. W Edward Lamb with Mrs. Wallace B. Connant supervising. Cast includes Mae Otto Ruth Peterson Dorothea Hinsman Mary Cleland Priscilla Wilson Helen Vanderhoof Leslie Smith Charlotte Bates Thomas Todd Richard A Wilson Ruth Hingman Dorothy Brown Dorothy Johnson and Robert MacLeod. Deacon Charles H Towle played Santa and five year old Charlotte Bates sang Little Miss Muffet. Accompanist was Miss Elsa Lundstrom.
Co H 182nd Infantry Massachusetts National Guard forms a basketball squad in the National Guard Basketball Association of Eastern Massachusetts. Sergt Charles Bowie is captain and Sergt William A ay manager. The 18 game schedule includes battles at Concord Boston Hingham and Holseman with Coast and Field Artillery units through March 15.
Carollers gathered around the Christmas tree at 3rd Centre despite rain and snow. Arthur Motter Lamb led a large group in one hour of caroling as homes along the main street glowed with candles and colored lights. Smaller groups later sang for the sick and patients.
Concord Lodge of Elks hosted a Saturday afternoon event for several hundred children. The program included motion pictures in Veterans Building Concord and at Centre and in Association Junction venues for the Jimelson and Mahoney chaired committee with J Edward Mahoney in charge.
Sunday school children of the First Parish will gather in the Meeting House vestry next Friday. An official from the United States Weather Bureau noted a minimum temperature near five degrees above zero for the morning. The Concord Elks committee distributed Christmas tickets to needy residents of Concord Bedford Littleton Acton and Maynard last Thursday night.
The Concord High School Class of 1927 held its annual Senior Dance at Town Hall on a festive Thursday evening. The Avalon orchestra provided lively music keeping dancers moving while spectators cheered from chairs. Hostesses included Mrs. James Ferguson Mrs. Wiggins and Mrs. Martin Goodwin. Honors at the event featured President Ferguson Vice President Alta Mary Wiggins and several seniors Teale Loughlin Evelyn Day Faith Appleby Loretta Dee Pauline Tibbetts Lilah Smith with Louis Dexter and Paul Bruce as guests.
Rev. O Dexter Fector leads services on Friday December 31 at 7 45 PM with Holy Communion and Address Sunday January 29 at 10 AM Holy Communion and Sermon also Bible School and Holy Communion at 5 15 PM Young People’s Fellow Ship, 6 45 PM Evening Service, 7 PM Parish Meeting and Supper and 7 PM Scout Meeting arranged for the evening.
Corinthian Lodge plans a Mephiax of Cortisitaes at Magonic Temple Monday evening. Past Masters will perform the work. A turkey supper starts at 7 A M under the direction of Mrs. Duncan G. Chapman.
Grand Knight Frederick Lawton presided at Monument Hall on Tuesday evening last week. Treasurer James J. Loughlin reported the recent revue and minstrel show was a great financial success. The Council planned a reception for the cast in Hall on Saturday January 8, with Edward J. Flavin named chairman of the committee for the event.
Walden Royal Arch held a meeting at the Masonic Temple on Monday evening with a supper in the banquet hall led by Mrs. Duncan G. Chapman. Ex-High Priest Edward B. Caiger shared a report on his recent trip to Cuba the Canal Zone and Costa Rica. King William H. Davis presided aided by Scribe William A. Viking and Rt. Ex. Will A. Charlies in the evening's work.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Trinity church will gather at the Parish House on Thursday January 6 1927 at 2 30 P M.
Teachers Club of public schools in Parsand and surrounding area held a Christmas event in the Assembly Hall at Harvey Wheeler School. Mrs Leslie Burgess of Rockport played Santa distributing joke gifts to teachers. Miss Mary T Sargent and Miss Bertie Hayes danced the minuet as the evening featured old and modern dances.
Christmas Day services were held at the Finnish Congregational church with an evening program of entertainment by children directed by Rev. Victor Kotila. At the Lutheran church on Glendale Street the children presented appropriate observances for the occasion.
A former student presented a gift of new currency to a longtime Massachusetts teacher as an act of appreciation. The U S bridge effort accompanied the donation, underscoring a personal connection between giver and recipient.
Mrs. Walter K. Shaw, of Nashawtuc Road, is identified with prior name Helen Sargent. The notice references Mr K Shaw and Mr Stan as witnesses or relatives connected to the marriage.
On January 13 a stopher in the banquet room followed by a social evening was planned with Rev. Henry odist Church Malden as principal speaker. Laymen's League members were special guests. Rev. Dr. Gail Cleland preached Home at Trinitarian Congregations Church. Christmas music featured by an enlarged choir under Miss Mansfield and Miss Barnes, with Mrs. Moulton as soloist.
An evening carol service at Trinity Church featured a pageant by church children led by W. Miller with helpers. Cast included Miller, George, Wil, Hu, Kenneth Waite, Lord, Betty Saeger, Helen Blanchard, Mary Smith, Helen Foote, Joan Miller, Cummin, and Juliette Foote. The event included season carol singing amid a stormy backdrop.
The Kilwinning Club Boston invites members to a January 10 meeting with bagpipes and a supper at p.m. under the direction of Mrs. Duncan G. Chapman.
The Woman's Parish Association of the First Parish met in the vestry of the Meeting House Monday afternoon. President Miss Eliza Masquarie presided and spoke on Russian women from her three year stay. Members sang carols and violin pieces were performed. A charity sale and social hour concluded the event. Next meeting features Rev. Thomas Billings on January 17.
Co. H defeated the Motor Transport Co of Woburn to remain at the top of the league. Capt. Bowie and McEachern starred with notable shooting. The report highlights Belacern and Graham, and mentions O'Mella and Flaherty in key plays.
A turkey supper at 7 P M is set under the direction of Mrs Duncan G Chapman. The Concord Male Quartet of Boston will assist and entertain during the supper hour.
Concord P T A President Mrs Frederick C Wurts presided at Baton Hall High School Monday evening. Miss Gertrude Rideout reported on the State P T A meeting. A six sixth grade playlet titled City showed Virginian Wiggins Mary Henry Martyrson St Joseph and Thomas Motley hero a deaf and dumb boy. An eighth grade song group and violin and piano numbers followed with Miss Macone accompanist. Refreshments were served by a committee chaired by Mrs Franklin W Prescott.
Captain Dolan, commanding officer of Co I, replaces Major Michael J Dee as physical training head at the Massachusetts dormitory. Dee becomes deputy superintendent. Dolan, a World War veteran of the Yankee Division, takes over the day shift after Sergeant Frederick Nolan shifts to night duty. George F Dutus is named to fill Dolan’s vacancy, Hulkeley school loses staff, and Everett F Weygant remains as Concord Schools boys education director. December 23 announcement confirms changes.
The Co H Battery K 241s face a South Armory match tomorrow night in Boston. Next week they travel to Hingham for a 10th return game against Co K 101st Infantry and then face Battery L, East Coast Artillery at the State Armory in a separate engagement.
A large group of singers conducted by an orchestra of about a dozen performed Christmas carols under the direction of Prof. Thomas Whitney Surette of Lexington. Two chimney fires were reported, one at Everett Flys residence in Bathrday City and another at Mimeen Battth Chase Highland street Concord Junction. The Concord Postoffice will open until 7:30 p m during the week. The Co HM 182nd Infantry MN G basketball team opened its home season at the State Armory last night.
Under Mrs. Charles H. Towle the Trinitarian Congregational Sunday school presented the cantata The Nativity in the afternoon at oclock. Opening solo depicted scenes of Christ birth. Performers included Tibbetts Prescott Melville Bowers Ruby Marshall Priscille Easels Evelyn and Ruth Baker. A Christmas candlelight event for the parish will be held on Friday December 31 with Miss Mary Chae.
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