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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1936
Page
6
Wentworth Stewart of the Concord Journal led a sermon at Union Church with a West ed Union Church pulpit appearance. The Christian Endeavor Society marked its fiftieth anniversary with a clock meeting, led by Wood, featuring former members and a choir directed by C Waldo Williams with Ruble at the organ.
Knights of Columbus won the weekly set of games in Hibernian Hall and lead with a grand total of 454. The Elks are second and the Hibernians trail. Mrs Joseph Smith celebrates a wedding anniversary on January 28 at Punkatasset Farm now in South Wegon.
A meeting in the Trinity Episcopal Church parish house was held to revive the spirit of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Called by G Winthrop Lee with William Wadsworth as president, the group will meet monthly at members' homes to study an Emerson essay.
West Concord Massachusetts announces a church event with Rev. Carl Pearson of Boston University delivering morning worship at 9 45 and 6 pm Y P S C E meets after the morning service and church school at 10 45 am in a Sunday schedule for February 9.
Mrs Harold M Gale hosted her bridge club with prizes going to Mrs Chester L Adams and Mrs James L Adams. A kitchen stove fire gutted the old field house at Emerson Playground causing substantial damage. The William H Hunt Memorial Gymnasium project contractor faced usage questions at a Concord Board of Trade meeting. The Concord Discase on Group met at First Parish church vestry as Rev Edward Perry Daniels led a discussion on happiness as a religious concern.
The Maynard Whippets defeated Maynard 31 to 8 as the Junior Holy Name line led by Craig and the Mara Cousins overwhelmed the Mill Town boys. Venti and Horne disrupted opponent passing. The Senior Holy Name beat Concord Wild Cats 45 to 19, with Moreau and Smith stifling the Wild Cats in the first half and Lawton Cacarello and Flannery guiding a blistering second half attack.
Concord Knights of Columbus No 287 announce a three act musical comedy titled Dream Girl to be presented at the Veterans building in Concord Massachusetts on February 21 and 22 at 8 o'clock. The cast includes Mrs Lawrence Frawley and Daniel Kelly with a strong local group and a professional chorus and acrobat act. Tickets available from multiple local organizers.
The Sunday February 9 lesson from the First Church of Christ Scientist focuses on Spirit with the Golden Text from I Corinthians and passages from Romans and Mary Baker Eddy cited in Science and Health. It emphasizes walking after the Spirit, avoiding carnally minded living, and aligning affections with divine Love.
Mrs Edith DeChamps Miner wife of Owen L Miner of 2 Willow Street Concord died after a long illness. Funeral at Trinitarian Congregational Church Thursday with Rev George J Thurlow officiating. Born Shebourne Nova Scotia October 15 1875 daughter of George and Margaret DeChamps. Survived by husband Murray Miner two daughters Miss Su les Beatrice Miner and Miss Evy Blanche Miner a brother Obed Miner and sister Mrs Belle Eldridge.
Firemen battled a chimney fire at G Hollis Blake on Main Street. Arthur Lee Kinsolving preached at Middlesex School chapel. A Norwegian Evangelical Free Church supper supported by the Missionary Society. The Minute Man Stamp Club met. Wenzelberger spoke on United States Covers. William Magoon attended the Lumbermen’s Convention in New York. AOH Division 56 planned St Patrick’s Day events. committee named. Concord Elks planned 12th anniversary and Past Exalted Rulers’ Night with Ivan Servais as chairman. Concord High School girls basketball captains named for senior through freshman classes. Middlesex County Extension Service built a 1 story auditorium with 125 capacity on Everett Street. A senior assembly was held at the Girl Scout house. Local poultry raisers met with agricultural leaders and experts from Massachusetts Department of Agriculture and State College.
Friday marked the 353rd birth anniversary of Rev Peter Bulkeley founder and first minister of Concord born January 31 1583 The date also observed the sixth anniversary of Langdon Warren Goddard Jr a direct descendant in the eleventh generation of Concords first minister
The Concord Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon with President E Payson True presiding. F E Gallagher of Boston spoke on Bustles and drew close attention.
Last week Tuesday evening the town finance committee held a public hearing at the Town House on the warrant for the town meeting scheduled for March 2.
Mrs Margaret Webber formerly Margaret Petersen of Concord will speak on her work with the Christian Alliance of Lynn at the Missionary Society gathering of West Concord Union Church. The Long Street church string band will perform and Rev Otto Rafos will sing at 7 30.
The Whist and Bridge Party by the West Concord Parent-Teacher Association was postponed from tonight to tomorrow Thursday February 6 because of the Town Caucus held tonight.
The Community Men at West Concord Union Church held its first New Year meeting in the church vestry led by president Conam. Plans for the February 1 entertainment by 8 Thompson Blood were announced and the president will join the Pastoral Supply Committee. Rev Glenn Wilmer Douglas read from Will Carleton poems to enthusiastic members. C Waldo MacWilliams led community singing and refreshments followed in the banquet hall.
Andover Phillips Academy debaters defeated Middlesex School in Eliot Hall with 645 to 620 points. The debate topic was whether the Supreme Court should lose power to nullify acts of Congress. Ballard Harvey Steiker Clarke led Andover, while Whitney Rowe Curtis and Ring were Middlesex alternates.
George H W Byron tops the Elks high scorers list at the White Party event sponsored by Concord Lodge Elks with Charles R Miller and Harold Tompkins in charge. Annie Hayes, Mrs Joanna Kelley, Alice F Tobin, H Tompkins, Charles Miller, Carl Johnson, Mrs Mary Kelley, Roger Faber, Arthur Nelson, James Tebo and Norman Manning were also prize winners. Another party is planned for February 6 at Elks hall.
The February meeting of the West Concord Parent-Teacher Association will be in the Harvey Wheeler school hall on Wednesday February 12. A National PTA birthday party will feature a speaker from the State organization music by the Harvey Wheeler school orchestra directed by Miss Mary Hartnett. A birthday cake will honor the anniversary.
Walden Royal Arch Chapter gathered at the Masonic Temple in Concord on Monday evening January 27 with N Mahlop Foley presiding as Excellent High Priest. Warren B Goddard District Deputy Grand High Priest visited and was greeted warmly. Memorial services honored Leroy Wood of Bedford. Robert F Charles officiated with music by the organist. The fourth degree was demonstrated by regular officers, and Wilber Hamlin of Maynard served as chaplain. A social hour with refreshments concluded the evening.
Concord report of a tight junior game as Holy Name defeats Ramblers 32 to 22. Dicky Craiz scores ten in final five minutes lifting the Holy Name offense. Ramblers struggle against fast Holy Name attack.
Fragments detail a roast lamb with onion and potatoes, turnips and onions, dates and oats pudding, lemon molasses mix, and honey French dressing. Includes instructions for roasting temps, times, and sides, plus a dessert pudding with whipped cream and a pineapple orange salad. Also lists beefy refrigerator rolls, gelatin fruit, and a chocolate butter recipe.
Send any problems or requests to Miss Fossett via this column or by personal letter. She will be glad to answer them, helping readers with inquiries and guidance through the newspaper.
Gloria Laura V. narrowly escaped a kidnapping attempt at the superintendent’s cottage when two men posing as inspectors fled after a gun was shown. Police disclosed the plot amid a broader strike threat as dress workers in 3800 plants across four states consider stopping work for a general vote.
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