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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1928
Page
2
A thin report indicates the Hockey Club of Hudson and Asbjornson are arranging a February meeting with the Pramingham Hor Bruary. The note mentions coordination of teams and dates but details are unclear.
In cold snow seven enthusiasts competed in Concord Rod and Gun Club Open handicap skeet shoot at the Algeo farm. Dr James Goodwin scratched gross 21 to win. George Clark 20 was second. Nelson Home and Elmer Rankin each had 19. Ice and snow forced postponement of St Mark’s Middlesex School hockey game from Saturday to Friday in Southboro.
Trinity Church Concord Massachusetts lists Rector Rev. Smith O Dexter. Friday February 8 at 7 45 p m Boy Scouts. Sunday February 5 services at 9 a m Holy Communion address 10 a m Church School and Bible Class 11 a m Holy Communion and Sermon. Friday February 10 at 7 45 p m Boy Scouts.
The Church Aid Society of Trinity Church met in the Parish House Wednesday afternoon. Women made surgical dressings for a missionary hospital and prepared aprons. A social hour followed with refreshments served by hostesses Mrs. Smith Owen Dexter and Mrs. Gertrude H. Rudd.
The Kings Daughters of the First Parish met with Miss Olive Hosmer. They will present a moving picture show at Veterans Building this evening featuring the play Grass and two reels of Lindbergh pictures.
An abnormally low barometer reading 28.80 accompanied powerful gales on Wednesday morning. Winds reached 46 mph with several gusts at 50 mph. The 9 to 10 am hour marked the peak. Rain totaled 1.02 inches and the day’s high reached 54 degrees.
The postponed Concord Chapter Unitarian Laymen's League met last Wednesday with a sizable turnout. Dr. William F. Boos spoke on his experiences in poisoning cases, delivering an engaging account at seven o'clock.
The Concord church lists Sunday service at 10 45 a m with lesson subject Spirit. Sunday school also at 10 45 a m and testimonial meeting every Wednesday at 7 45 p m. Reading room hours are 2 to 5 p m on weekdays.
Winston Churchill's Inside of the Cup was the subject of the third drama sermon by Rev. Dr. Gail Cleland pastor of the Trinitarian Congregational Church. The series aroused great interest and drew a large attendance Sunday evening.
In a Thursday round at the Hibernians rooms Mount Hall the First and Last Division 66 AOH led the eighth round of a triangular event against the Biks and Knights of Columbus. Elk’s table captains Ph. Dee and David Carey’s Hibernian table tied for high honors. Knights of Columbus remain top overall with 245 points, Elk’s 281, Hibernians 223.
Concord February 1 The Trinitarian Congregational Church filled the banquet hall for its annual supper and meeting. Mrs Granville Holden chaired the supper committee and Leon F Foss moderated the business session. Reports showed prosperity with 4800 donated to the building fund and plans for further gifts. Members attended midweek meetings in strong numbers and the Missionary Institute drew about 70 participants. The church voted to codify by laws and named a new slate for deacon clerk treasurer auditor and committee roles.
The funeral for Charles R. Miller, longtime superintendent of buildings at Middlesex School, Concord, was held at his Carlisle residence. Born in Egersund Norway on December 13, 1861, he lived in the area about 45 years, including 28 years in Carlisle, and earlier in East Boston. He served as a pilot on the East Boston Ferry and was a member of the Concord lodge of Elks. Survived by two sons Charles R. Miller Jr. and Frank O. Miller, and a daughter Mrs. Gertrude Perrin.
Funeral services for Crossley Crabtree died at his daughter’s home 30 Rutland street were held Monday at 3 p.m. with Rev. William M. Grandy of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating. The body, handled by George F. Allen Undertaker, was sent to Raleigh for burial. Crabtree, 71, born in Yorkshire England, lived in Raleigh for many years and with his daughter recently. Survived by sons Gilbert of Raleigh and Thomas of Greensboro North Carolina.
Mrs Thomas Totia was reelected president of the Concord Union Bible Society at Thursday afternoon meeting. Officers named include Mrs Albert B Black as vice president and Mrs Charles F Bowers as secretary and treasurer with several others as directors and committee members. A social hour followed with refreshments served by named hostesses. Also noted is a postponed hockey game on Crosby's Pond between Hudson Firestone and Concord Town Team rescheduled to today due to readiness issues. Upcoming registration and election events are listed for February and March at town facilities.
The Concord Town hockey six overwhelmed Bedford Rangers at the Bedford Springs pond on Surfday. Arkin led with 4 goals, Burke and Cook each scored twice, with Johnson and Dempsey also netting. Sweeney guarded the Bedford net throughout the three 20 minute periods.
Belmont Hill School six meets Middlesex School hockey this afternoon at No. Concord. Multon Academy visits Conder Saturday and a late-week game on the Middlesex Rink next Wednesday February 8 faces DeWitt Clinton Hebberd School weather permitting.
Mr Frank Speaight English interpreter of Dickens read Tale of Two Cities at Middlesex School to an appreciative audience. This was his second appearance following a David Copperfield monologue. Leonard Ware Jr former Middlesex history teacher and Boston Herald contributor will discuss Vermont floods to the boys Saturday evening.
The Concord Musical Club was entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Alfred M Uhler, 17 Lexington Road.
Concord High School ice hockey team defeats St Marys High School of Waltham 3 to 0 on Lino's Pond. Johnson scores two goals and DiCicco adds one as the squad dominates with a strong team performance. Referee Smith oversees the three period game.
Smith's All Stars defeated Concord Independents 5 to 2 on Crosby's Pond with Smith and Murray each scoring twice. Crosby, Dex ter, and A Beardsell tallied for Smiths while Westby Beardsell Chase and Dex ter scored for Concord. Referee L Murray timed four 10 minute periods. King’s Daughters and Boy Scouts events noted at Veterans Building.
The senior patrol held roll call and divided into groups for inspection and drill. They announced a hike to Trinity Church on Saturday July 28 at 10:00 AM with potential camp at Fairhaven and hockey activity.
A large audience attended a drama and sermons at Trinitarian Church led by Rev Galland. Citizens caucus for local candidates will be held in Town Concord on Wednesday Feb 8, with town election set for Feb 27 and town meeting and appropriations to follow on March 6 in Vi Building.
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