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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1930
Page
7
West Concord set to witness a dramatic trial as Waldo McWilliams faces charges for trifling with Miss Nine Ruble’s affections. The case, with Judge Escott Yes and a full jury, draws a feverish crowd to Association Hall next Friday evening February 7 under the West Concord Improvement Society.
The banquet praised athletes, coaches, and citizens for growing school spirit across athletics. Remarks urged sustaining enthusiasm to fuel Concord High's 1930 rebirth as the new school building opened, with Henry Wy Nikiel Clark of Harvard assisting in athletics.
Loughlin praised by editors and staff at Concord High School banquet for turning out winning teams and fostering sportsmanship. Attendees include Supt Wells A Hall, track captain Thomas Neason of Harvard, and coach Everett Weygant. letters awarded to football and track athletes, with a large committee coordinating the event.
Sudbury residents Mr and Mrs Harland Jay Boeers entertained a small party with bridge and supper Saturday evening at their home. Alvin Moore of Beakham Road joined the gathering. Rain was reported as a factor.
Bedford residents attended a charity whist and bridge party at the Grange Hall raising funds for the Bedford hospital. Prizes awarded to Lila Guertin first, Mrs. Helen Diamond second, and Harry Harwell first with Ole Bastard second. Alonzo Hunt received the consolation. Refreshments and social time followed, with multiple gatherings planned including a Ladies Aid joint meeting and a Wo man’s club bridge party. Notables included Rev. Thomas Bitter giving a talk and Mr. George Erickson speaking to students, plus a theater benefit of The M in the Red Barn for the Disabled Veterans hospital work.
Bedford Grange No 283 P H held its installation in Grange hall on Monday evening. Charles Gardner high priest of Demeter officiated with a group including Mrs Rath Webber Ruth Liver ore Rev Frank Thompson Miss Beatrice Woodward and a male quartet. The ceremony featured selections Lead Kindly Light and Bringing in the Sheaves and closed with The Lang syges.
The ceremony opened with fond reminiscences of the first master Fond and praise for the past year. Maude Comley was installed for the 18th year as secretary, followed by officer installations including Worthy-master Edwin J. Jones and overseer J. Warren Blake. refreshments were served in Tower Hall as readings and socializing continued.
Church notices report services for Congregational and Universalist parishes with Reverend Barker and Reverend Drew. Obituary dated February 4 1883 notes Mrs Kate Whitney Bumpus of School Street South Acton died January 29, 1980. funeral held at home with Rev Barker officiating. survivors include daughter Elizabeth Bumpus and brother George Whitney. burial at Pine Grove Cemetery Lynn.
Hudgon Court St John Endes will host a banquet and guest night on Monday Feb 17 at Wildwood Inn Boston Post Road. Attendance expected to exceed 160. Tickets handled by committee chaired by Margaret Kearney with Mrs Pierson Mrs George Saree Skeffington Mrs Oscar thy Mrs Thomas Hart and Miss Woodard.
Hudson Major Ericson regimens instructor visited the Armory for the last weekly drill period of books. A full inspection was conducted in preparation for a ge survey. Capt. Ashley C. Exidy notes Mel Tone uniforms to be worn only on special occasions. First outfitting will occur at the Federal inspection.
A stylish young woman from New York reported to police that a soldier she gave a ride fled with $1 after taking cigarettes from her purse. She described him vividly as a snake-like character and asked for help locating the the soldier.
Several vehicles skidded on Framingham Road during a Monday incident. Five cars within a short distance encountered trouble nearly simultaneously, some colliding with a ditch or a stone wall.
The dramatic committee will present Gilbert and Sullivan's Pinafore, a longtime favorite of light opera fans. Cast has been chosen and rehearsals will meet this week ahead of the April performance.
Maynard K of C Bowling defeats Hudson K 100 in a close match. The Maynard lineup includes James Whalan Jack Johnson Billy Murray Harold Peterson George Lytch John Veleno J Perillo W Kane Eden Tobin J Murray H Tobin and J Buydala. The teams will bowl in Hudson on February 12.
A notice announces the receipt of an application to replace a lost bank book under Section 40 of the 1908 Acts. Sidney E. McCleary serves as treasurer and confirms the replacement request.
A stockholders meeting at Cooperative Hall elected a board of directors including iam Naylor Joseph Schnaig Jas J Ledgard Mark Newind Maley Harold Cuttell treasurer and Exiward with Charles Spanes serving as officers. The report notes a whist event scheduled for the following Monday February 10.
Concord Massachusetts January 16 1930 notice from H F Smith treasurer regarding the Middlesex Institution for Savings. Includes financial figures, likely an interest or dividend statement and ledger entries.
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