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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1936
Page
2
Fragmentary Concord column offers unclear notes and stray phrases about people and events. The text mixes personal reflections with garbled names and partial thoughts, yielding little verifiable detail.
A brief note reports a strange incident where a bear was allegedly dragged after a cage was pushed and its wings were moved. Authorities investigate for context and safety implications.
In a festive scene Jerry and Marcia vow to live beyond small trials and the day to day. They pledge a shared future embracing optimism and unity, with vows to stay focused on enduring ideals rather than petty concerns. Midnight bells and global New Year promise a brighter life.
The hospital announces a January 6 drive asking service areas to continue support for plant and equipment. Renewals are encouraged and coin boxes will be placed in stores to collect small gifts without mail.
Concord High School under Gertrude Rideout will stage a program of one act plays on February 6 and 7 in the school auditorium. The lineup includes The Locked Chest set in Iceland, My Lady, and Romance is a Rack with a cast featuring Alice Irby Diana Dole Mary Harlow Ralph Verrill and others. Rehearsals have moved along and students are dedicating time to ensure an engaging performance.
The Yule Pageant at Concord Church presented shadow pantomime of the nativity with readings by Mrs. Charlies H Towle and songs by the school and congregation. Cast included Mary Priscilla Berry Joseph John Berry three shepherds Allet Foss Loring Thurlow David Wilson Wise Men Dexter Poss James Potter Henry Thurlow Angels Muriel Fletcher Eleanor Rider Elizabeth Feltus.
The annual Christmas Party at West Concord Union Church School filled the vestry with children and families on Christmas Eve. Rev Kenneth Teed led carols while Miss Lillian Miner and Ruth Manosh directed a play with standouts like the Fairy of Peace and Fairy of Good Will. Santa Claus arrived as gifts and ice cream were distributed to the children.
Reverend Kenneth R. Teed led the Sunday morning worship at Mighty Waters church with a children’s story. The Junior Choir performed under Alden Parker, Dorothy Mink assisted Nina Ruble at the organ, and flowers memorialized Helen Roberta Pringle from Mrs. Jean M. Hume. Betty Reid organized the Y. P. S. C. E. meeting at 6 30.
The First Parish in Concord announces no Sunday school session on January 3. The next session will be at 9 45 a m on January 10. Morning service at 11 o clock. On January 3 Rev Edward P Daniels will preach Seekers of the Light with music by the chorus choir. Communion service at 12 noon.
Mrs Edwin D Brooks of Concord attends a Radcliffe College Alumnae Association gathering on Tuesday at Briggs Hall in Cambridge. A Young People's Group met Sunday at the Trinitarian Congregational Church parish house to hear Wendell Thornton, director of athletics at Newton High School.
A fragmented note describes a device pumping water using an air chamber similar to boat ballast systems, suggesting a method to move water with submarine style pumping.
A series of Christmas gatherings and religious services are reported in Concord area churches. Social visits include the Voigt, Wadsworth, Baldwin, Kingman, and Smith families. Masses and a planned union service of Holy Name Societies at St Bernard's and Our Lady Help Catholic Churches are noted for next Sunday afternoon at 3.
The beginners and first grade at Trinitarian Congregational Church School held a Wednesday vestry party with a decorated tree ice cream and Santa Claus. Mrs Wells A Hall led the event with help from Mrs George L Thurlow Mrs W Edward Lamb Mrs Ralph Howe Miss Jeanor Thurlow and Miss June Hod Concord girls on the Standing Committee of Concord Academy assisted with arrangements.
The guest list at the dinner included notable figures such as President Ada Comstock and Dean Nicholson of Smith College. The remark noted that those whose entrance signaled conspicuous ability were invited to attend.
The First Church of Christ Scientist Concord announces a reading room in the church edifice open weekdays 2 to 6 pm excluding holidays. A Lesson Sermon themed G od will be read in churches worldwide on Sunday January.
Christmas baskets and toys were distributed to nearly 50 needy families and over 40 Christmas dinners provided by the Female Charitable Society. Girl Scouts 4H Club and Our Lady Help of Christians, C DB of A aided with toys. five fan ites also received gifts. Christmas Eve services were held in Catholic and Protestant churches. a candle light service at First Parish and Santa Claus visits accompanied a children’s play The Children’s Christmas Dream.
Prisoners arranged the outside display at the Mesenauer Reformatory under officer supervision near the West Concord state police barracks. Motorists paused to view the elaborate lighting as sections were brightened atop the hillside overlooking the institution.
Mock Cherry Pie recipe steps listed with ingredients such as seeded raisins cranberries and dates. Instructions include boiling water milk eggs vanilla cinnamon bake times and temperatures. The piece also notes a request line inviting readers to send cookery questions via column or personal letter.
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