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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1922
Page
7
South Acton residents flocked to Peopie's theatre in Maynard for Way Down East. Mrs. Bridget Mann celebrated her 86th birthday with family, receiving many cards and letters from friends and relatives.
A gathering at the Club at Park attracted a large attendance with more than 60 couples in costume taking part in a grand march. Prizes were awarded and the event featured Siberian music performed by Jmatra.
A World War veteran married a shy bride in a small ceremony witnessed by family and friends. The couple named Rev. Alfred Whotler officiated as the couple began their life together in a modest celebration.
A large gathering attended the double wedding service for Miss Massie and David A. Caldwell. Miss Massie wore white georgette with silk ribbon trim and a pearl bead wreath, carrying a bouquet of white roses and sweet peas. Ruth Breigs Mas sie served as bridesmaid in white net with pink rose bouquet. Caldwell’s brother David A. Caldwell attended the groom. The bride’s family and friends came from nearby towns and Boston is noted as Caldwell’s destination.
The Commonwealth and local Congregational churches schedule include a Sunday morning sermon on Lincoln Sunday and a patriotic noon service with flag salute led by a newly elected superintendent. Evening meeting marks the last of the month before uniting with Evangelistic campaign activities at the Methodist Episcopal church. Christian Endeavor meets on the 14th and 26th with no 4 o'clock sessions until March 5 after February 12. Lincoln Sunday night urged.
Labor notices show interest in a wage cut for cotton workers and in reorganizing local unions this week. The target is to assess how changes affect workers and the union structure amid shifting industry conditions.
Local Tibor leaders report the past week brought more inquiries and interest among the Workers than in vent years. A Vig Sewers' union meeting met Monday night at Eugles' hall. Since the last strike activity fell and membership declined, though locals retained charters.
MacPackern visited his son at St. John's seminary in Brighton on Sunday. Robert Charles is on a short vacation from college, spending time at his home in South Acton. He called ten friends in town during the week.
A social whist party Tuesday evening at the I O O F hall under Paledges sponsorship drew sixteen tables in play. Prizes included five pound candy, sugar, and tobacco. refreshments followed in the banquet hall. Another event is planned for February 14.
Edward Loughlin Jr son of Mr and Mrs Edward Loughlin of Main Street has returned home after a period of illness friends report he is on the way to a complete recovery.
Percy Nugnes of 30 Main Street, a fruit and confectionery shop owner, writes from Genoa that he is enjoying a fine trip and finds conditions in Italy favorable. He plans to visit many places of interest and expects to return to Marlboro city in the early spring. his business is being run by his wife.
Requiem mass for the deceased was celebrated by Rev. P R Whiteley with Rev. J Hawes of Hudson as subdeacon and assisting clergy. The parish gathered for the funeral at the I C Church this morning.
A large whist party hosted by a lodge drew prize winners with first place to Mrs Berg and Mrs Peter Breault. Hughes took third, with consolation prizes awarded to Mrs Gents and Alfred Weare, William Dutton, and Daniel.
The committees in charge list Eugene Lambert Albert Cournoyer W P F Beneditto Christopher Thyeson and Valcourt with Ernest Cham porne assisting in oversight roles.
Alderman and Mrs. Charles A. Webber celebrate the birth of a baby girl at 289A Highland Street early today. It is the couple’s fourth child, and Alderman Webber also marks his 20th birthday anniversary.
A meeting of the queens of Avalon was held in the vestry of the First Church. They voted funds for Dr Plummer’s work and for the District Nurse drive, and planned a Valentine party at Florence Works' home on February 20. A charitable shower followed for Helen TH.
Buick received top honors at the national automobile shows in New York and Chicago as heavy gales defined the year for the industry. Buick remains the world’s largest six cylinder car producer, a notable feat among many manufacturers. A Mari Lora public library committee meeting elected officers including Louis P. Howe as chairman and Dr Thomas W. McGee as secretary, with committees formed for books binding and house and ground oversight.
Two seven year old boys John Stigney and Liam Demans on Germont street were rescued by Wallace after a near fatal incident on Wallace street. They were taken to Dr Du Temel's office for care and later sent home. Police were notified by Mr Wallace. At their home 23 Menpellyst Mr and Mrs C Gordon Sunsmate suffer from severe colds.
Former Concord residents Mr and Mrs A D B Worthley now live at 145 Madison Street, Pall River. The Concord Troop plans to attend Episcopal Church on Kimst Street Sunday morning February 12 for Scout Anniversary Sunday coinciding with Lincoln Day.
Junction district seeks a temporary Scoutmaster for the Junction troop which has lacked a leader since the former Scoutmaster Reid left. Community volunteers are urged to step forward to guide the group until a permanent replacement is found.
The article notes presidents Taft Wilson and Harding serving as honorary president of Bay Scouts of América and mentions honorary vice presidents like W G Hook and Dante Carter Beard. It reports governors mayors and civic leaders joining as honorary Tenderfoot scouts as the idea gains traction.
A quirky note explains the prime minister’s pay is zero while the office holder can appoint himself to roles such as chancellor of the exchequer who earns 25 dollars. The piece plays on salary and title dynamics in government.
An Emporia college girl recalls reading habits and a snack, cited by The Ge Gazette as a literary digest remark in Capper's Weekly. The fragment reflects a casual anecdote about magazines and nuts as a literary digester topic.
The piece cites annual forest fires totaling 33 000 with 12 500 000 acres burned and costs of 20 000 000. It argues greater vigilance would save lives and reduce this appalling waste.
The text describes a tale about Man and its naming linked to its location. It mentions a phrase affixed to the island as the reason for the name, with references to the term "ein pin" or "mannin" in connection to the island's position.
Fragmented OCR text references a 200 year old Indian dishes, mentions “iaghe” and “pedi eriies of breaking in Dias 18,” and notes recent sale by a person in Washington. It also contains garbled quotes about Uncle Eben and a Bible retelling, with unclear context and attribution.
Fragmentary OCR text presents unclear quotes about two kinds of people and luck, with distorted spelling and missing context. No identifiable persons, places, organizations, or events are readable.
A brief note from the Boston Globe on how locals should pronounce the city Cannes with a soft a and rhyme it with dances not boats. It uses playful phonetic guidance reflecting regional speech and humor.
A lively figure known for humor assists a patient in a dental chair with lighthearted stories, easing discomfort and brightening the atmosphere of the visit.
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