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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1930
Page
5
Rt. Wor. Alvah H. ver will present a Veteran's Medal to Wor. Bert W. Hosmer after more than fifty years in Corinthian Lodge A F and A M. A turkey supper follows under Duncan G. Chapman direction. Rev. L Thurlow will speak on Robert Burns at the Masonic Temple not far from the Corinthians.
A Concord group within the Woman's Club announces plans to open a public kindergarten. Miss Edward H James and Miss Sarah A Loomis are among the organizers as the club previews a short initial session with longer-term hopes. Community interest is high and oversight will track early results.
Harold Al and colleagues staged Welcome Danger at Colonial Hall to benefit Concord Girl Scouts. The production featured Nina Ruble and S MacKenzie in cast with Miss Hine Kingman and Rainbow Girls ushers, drawing a large local audience and raising funds for scout activities. Next week Columbus presents Birth of Syncopation on February 13.
Entry occurred in late January with a window forced open. A fur lined coat, ten dollars in cash, and some tea were reported stolen from the locked residence at 8 Wood Street. No injuries reported and no suspect identified.
Fragmentary line notes a discovery during a house visit with no additional context or identifiable names, places, or events.
The Concord Rod and Gun Club will entertain the Middlesex League Sportsmen’s clubs tomorrow evening at Veterans building for the league’s annual banquet. President Herbert H. Cook and Secretary Otto Crevers on have organized the details, with President Elmer D. Rankin supervising the arrangements.
Langdon Warren Goddard Jr was born January 31 1980 at the Cutler House Waltham to Langdon W Goddard and his wife. He is grandson of Warren B Goddard and his wife.
Concord Grange No 150 Patrons of Husbandry staged two short plays directed by Mrs. Mary King and Miss Nettie A Wills to a large, enthusiastic audience at Elk's Hall last evening.
Concord hockey plans include a lighted rink schedule with Nonantum Athletic Association in Newtonville and Holbrook Athletic Association in Brookfield. A recent 3 3 tie with Lincoln Mohawks at Crosby’s Pond left overtime for another day.
An advertisement promotes footwear at Rickles Shoe Store highlighting white pumps and oxford styles available year round. Ady.
A regional judge refused bond for a 17 year old identified as Eu ice Pringle in a case linked to a larger incident. The decision was handed down by Arles Fricke, noted for overseeing the matter as the court considered bail terms.
Mrs John E Hannon hosted her whist club on Central street Thursday. Miss Lucy Williamson was honored by Charles L Foote and Mrs Mark H Wentworth in the First Parish vestry Saturday. Concord High scheduled hockey with Framingham at Crosby's Pond. The Fenn School team travels to Winchester for a match. Miss Bien French works as secretary for Antioch College Boston office. Mrs Samuel Merwin hosted a recital by Billy Kidd Cynthia Hoar Jeanette Todd and Helen Wadsworth. Rev N W Nelson concluded revival meetings at Evangelical Free Church Sunday with frequent gatherings earlier in the week.
Concord President Herbert H. Cook and the organizing committee postponed the Middlesex County League of Sportsmen's Clubs first annual banquet set for Veteran's Building due to poor advance ticket sales. The West Concord Old Timers club held a well attended dance in Warner hall. West Concord hosted a Friday evening social for First Parish children at the Meeting House vestry.
Concord announces the annual Firemen’s Ball to benefit the Concord Firemen’s Relief Association will be held Friday April 25 at the State Armory. Committee members include George Deacon chairman John Hanlon secretary Harry Carroll treasurer and others.
The week of February 7 to February 13 1930 marks the twentieth anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America with themed days for Sponsors Day Anniversary Day Church Day School Day Home Day Patriot's Day and Citizen's Day.
George M Weed resigned from the Concord Committee on the Reproduction of the Concord Fight, formed at the March 1926 Town Meeting. Major Michael J Dee replaces him. Col. Robert E Goodwin and Capt. Herbert B Hosmer join as additional members.
Concord students stage Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream at the Veteran's Building on February 27 and 28. Tickets go on sale by high school pupils aiming for prize money and the privilege of ushering. Miss Gertrude Rideout in charge. cast to be announced next week.
Middlesex school hockey plans two home games at the Middlesex rink this week facing Boston English High this afternoon and Milton Academy on Saturday.
Miss Hellen daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Hellen of Washington will wed Mr Walter Gierasch a Middlesex School master son of Mr and Mrs Walter S Gierasch of Boston. The announcement came from the bride’s mother and only immediate relatives will attend at the bride’s home due to the recent death of Mr Gierasch’s brother.
Concord Woman's club plans a Monday afternoon gathering in the Veteran's Building. Mr Chester Scott Howland of New Bedford, son of a whaling captain, will deliver an illustrated talk tracing his family's long whaling heritage.
R N Hudspeth notes shift from theatre to moving pictures opens public theatre and amateur opera opportunities. Mrs. Victor Salloway leads and impresses as conductor and Josephine He. cast praised for voices and acting. Livingstone travels far for rehearsals. Carlton and others also lauded. Miss Elizabeth Dwyer dies in Concord after long service.
The Men’s Club of the Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord invites all men to a supper at 6.30 p m on Tuesday in the Chapel. Afterward Representative Lemuel W Standish of Stoneham will speak and a reader from Emerson will perform. Call Concord 855 W to reserve a seat for the supper.
La Concord Chapter of the D A R will hold a Saturday afternoon program in theChapter House auditorium. Mrs Augustus L Moree and Mrs Alfred McCleary of Maynard will supervise the event with hostesses Mrs John Allen, chairwoman, Mrs James L Adams, Mrs Herbert C Shepard, and Mrs Wisner I Park assisting.
The Tabernacle Society of St Bernard’s Church hosted a bridge and whist party at Monument Hall on Monday evening. Miss Mary V Hayes chaired the organizing committee for the event.
Concord Massachusetts Sunday activities list for February 9 including Sunday school 9 30 morning service 10 45 with a children's sermon Young People Club at 7 p m Tuesday February 11 men’s club supper with Rep Lemuel W Standish of Stoneham reservations to C C Carlson reader Emer son College Wednesday February 12 midweek service 7 45 p m speaker Miss Fletcher of Turkey with a surprise feature
Concord Rev A V Bliss of Boston speaks at the midweek Trinitarian Congregational Church on The Negro. Miss Ella Vinal of Worcester surveys local negroes and will discuss results. Bliss returns Feb 19. Feb 12 features Miss Fletcher of Turkey with a surprise feature.
The Costumed Ball celebrating Concords tercentenary will be held Monday April 21 at the State Armory. Julian Ballou chairs the committee guiding preparations. Attendees are urged to wear period costumes from Colonial times through the early twentieth century.
The section notes an unusual resonance in the bass and tenor with Mrs Salloway's efforts and considerable individual study by the choristers. It praises loyalty of the new organization and asserts no faults in the opera overall aside from minor acting flaws.
The King's Daughters met Tuesday afternoon in the First Parish vestry with Mrs Louis A Sohier presiding and Mrs Walter N How and Mrs Raymond D Willard as hostesses. The Concord Lodge of Bristol held a Tuesday meeting in Ells Hall where Exalted Ruler William Graham Murray announced plans for a Past Exalted Rulers Night on Tuesday February plus.
The Hibernians scored 37 in the weekly round of the triangular tournament at Monument Hall Friday evening. The K of C managed 29 or 34? The Rod and Gun club led 34 to 29. grand totals show Hibernians 460, Rod and Gun 421, Knights of Columbus 419.
The Board of Selectmen appointed John Foster as patrolman to replace Joseph D. KKeefe who has resigned.
Belmont Hill School ice hockey team remained unbeaten at six and shut out Middlesex School 3 to 0 in Concord. Bacon opened the scoring from Baxter, Dewey added a late goal, and Belmont Hill completed the win with a third in the final period.
Middlesex School hockey team upsets Tabor Academy 2 to 1 in an overtime battle at Bateman’s Pond. Langmaid scored for Tabor, while Black and Doolittle netted for Middlesex. Referees Raymond and Sturtevant supervised a game that went three 12 minute periods plus a 5 minute OT.
Concord Hockey Club and the Lincoln Mohawks battled to a 3 3 tie as soft Crosby's Pond ice slowed play. Hutchinson brothers led Lincoln with two and one goals. Concord replies came from A Heyliger McKenna and Crosby and officials cited three 15 minute periods with no overtime due to poor ice.
Division 56 A O H met in Monument hall and set March 17 for its St Patrick’s Day entertainment. A committee led by James Powers Jr plans the annual whisi party for the Working Boys Home in Newton. A basketball schedule at State Armory features Concord High School for the class championship. Mrs Philip Flavin, ill at Lexington road, is improving per late advice.
First Church of Christ Scientist Concord announces Sunday Service at 10 45 A M and Sunday School at 10 45 A M Reading room hours 2 to 6 P M weekdays except holidays Testimonal meeting Wednesdays at 7 45 P M The February 9 1930 Lesson Sermon cites Matthew 12 47 49 50 and Science and Health passages referencing Father Mother Deity and the idea we are offspring of God
A large turnout attended the second of five whist parties by the Concordo Hike group in Elks Hall on Thursday evening. Prizes went to Mrs. Richard H. Fiske with 44 points, Umberto Fraticelli second at 43, Mark Mara Jr. third with 39, Joseph Charbonneau fourth with 38, Mrs. J. L. Carter fifth at 36, Miss Angla Hall sixth 36, Miss Annie O Connell seventh 36, MB Lewden eighth 33, Wall ninth 33, and Mrs. A M Boyce with the consolation prize. Mr and Mrs Charles Edgarton moved into their Nashawtue Hill home.
The Jas J Mansfield Post American Legion field day committee met Thursday to arrange a July 4 event featuring a 10 mile amateur race two baseball games and a band concert with committee members Hi Whittemora Brown Lealie O Anderson William Lore Fimer L Joslin and Emil C Nelson.
The Fenn School defeated Middlesex Pups 42 at Middlesex School rink Friday afternoon. Captain Souther of The Fenn School scored two goals in the fast game.
Trinity Church Concord lists services on February 6 9 and 13 with Holy Communion Bible class and choir rehearsals. Bishop Slattery will visit for confirmation on June 1. Rev Dexter receives congratulations from President Hoover for naval armament effort. Middlesex School hosts interscholastic games February 14 15 and 16. Concord Players present Dulcy before Easter.
Concord residents host farewell events for Mrs. Alice M. Harlow who plans an around the world trip with Mrs. Y. Gowen. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Merwin and others such as Mrs. Russell Rob and Wilfred Saeger.
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