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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1928
Page
6
The wedding of George Pearce, a former Concord high school pitcher famed for no hit games, is chronicled. Pearce, who graduated in 1924, built a reputation in local pitching classics and drew attention from alumni in the winter edition of the enterprise.
The Concord Town ice hockey game with the Framingham Hornets scheduled for Saturday was postponed due to poor ice conditions.
The offcard Ice Company reports harvesting ice of good quality thickness on the Lowell Road Pond. Cards have been received from Selectman Captain John Bordman written from Moilo Philippines. March 26 marks the Federal inspection for Co H 182nd Infantry M N 4 at the State Armory with state inspection same day. A Neighborhood Prayer Meeting topic was A Stronger Church in Trinitarian Congregational Parish homes. Miss Erma Burt will address Old Concord Chapter D A R on International Relations. Northeastern inter-scholastic hockey games in Boston caused Concord High hockey to cancel Saturday’s game. Mrs Arthur King and Mrs L Kingman Concord Jct received advanced Farm and Homemakers Institute programs for Westford on February 16. Public info available through local women.
The record lists Trinity Church Concord Massachusetts events led by Rev. Smith O. Dexter. On Friday February 10 at 7.45 p m Boy Scouts meet. Sunday February 12 includes Holy Communion address at 10 am and Sunday school and Bible Class at 11 am Morning prayer and sermon. Friday February 17 7.45 p m continues activities.
Several promotions announced in Company H 182nd Infantry Massachusetts National Guard. Michael J Towler promoted to sergeant Richard Knowles promoted to corporal Dee Howe Mongstad and Shaw promoted to first class private.
Concord Feb. A hot hockey clash on Crosby's Pond sees Smith's All Stars beat the Concord Ramblers 4-3 while Ramblers claim a 4-4 tie over a late goal disputed as offside. The verdict hinges on whether the Rambler shot crossed before the whistle.
The Concord Town Ice Hockey team visited Hudson on Wednesday to face the Firestone Hockey Club on a rink lit by electric lights. Both teams played brilliantly before a record crowd, with Concord winning 3 to 0. Firestone had an unbroken run of victories, while Concord was rated as Firestone’s strongest opponent this season.
The Concord Independents defeated Concord Town 3 to 2 in a closely played game on Crosby’s pond. The score was tied 2-2 late, with decisive action in the final minutes.
Concord High School indoor track made a strong showing at the Boston YMCA meet. George Johnson placed third in the 300 yard run with 37 1/5 seconds after a second in his heat. The Concord relay team of DiCicco Spinney Peterson and Cunningham won the 2 minute 26 second race, defeating David Prouty High School of Spencer.
Old Concord chapter O14 of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a 2:46 PM Saturday meeting in the vestry of the Trinitarian Congregational church. Hostesses are Mrs John G Watson Mrs Albert S Graves and Mrs Clarence Bodfish Miss Emma Burt of Brookline will discuss Foreign Relations. Rev Dr Gail Cleland preached The Temple of Dreams at morning service.
In Boston at Harvard Club during the Second Annual Massachusetts Women's State Squash Championships Concord players advance as Mrs Charley G Edgarton and Mrs A A Cameron reach the third round. Other Concord entrants include Mrs Henry F Thompson Mrs Folgarton Mrs Bert Bowser Miss Theresa Winsor and Mrs Arthur R Brooks with Miss Olive Buttrick noted.
The First Church of Christ Scientist Concord lists Sunday service at 10 45 a m with sermon subject Soul and a Sunday school at the same time. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 745 p m and the reading room is open weekdays from 2 to 5 p m.
The West Concord Woman's Club will entertain the Eleventh District Legislative Conference in Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday Feb 14 at 2 o'clock. Two clubs in the district will send several speakers including Speaker Hall of the House. Mrs Fred Hewitt will oversee refreshments and host the social tea.
The home of Mr and Mrs Chester Kelley hosted a birthday party Thursday evening for Mr Kelley. Guests played whist with prizes for high and low scores and enjoyed refreshments and a large birthday cake prepared by Mrs Kelly and Miss Betty.
In Concord on February 8 the ninth round of the 45 tournament saw Knights of Columbus edge Division 56 AOH and Concord Lodge of Elks in a close contest. Knights finished with 35 games to Hibernians 33 and Elks 32. James J. Loughlin led with 14 wins. Season totals place Knights at 318, Elks 296, AOH 286.
A Whist party organized by the West Concord Woman's Club directed by Mrs. Ho Marrs at Odd Fellows Hall last Wednesday evenings awarded prizes to Edward Shean for Gentlemen first a four piece Smoker Set and Mrs. Edward Loughlin for Gentlemen second a Electric Boudoir perfume lamp. Ladies first went to Mrs. Holland for a Bridge Set with Mrs. Grindell taking second a Relish and Mayonnaise set. Consolation went to Wayne Lawrence a Pack of Cards and Mrs. Andrew Edwardson a small jardiniere. Net proceeds were $44.
A West Concord Boy Scouts meeting at the West Concord Union Church vestry awarded merit badges to seven scouts, including Arnold Hay Hardy Tracey Fred Engerbretsen George Parker Hugh Engerbretsen Forrest Higgins and Harl Aldred. Supper and songs followed with supervision by patrol leaders Forrest Higgins Gordon Robinson James Denton and Henry Graham.
Concord February 8 The regular meeting of Division 44 Ladies Auxiliary Ancient Order of Hibernians decided to hold a public whist party on February 15 after the division meeting. Mrs Sarah Ferferson was named committee chair. A moving picture titled Grass and two Lindbergh reels were shown at Veterans ing under the King's Daughters of the First Parish.
Country Day School beat Middlesex 1 0 on a late goal by Douglas right wing at the Middlesex School rink on Bate Man's Pond. The game was tight with even play most of the afternoon, refereed by Fenn after a postponed gate.
The Trinitarian Congregational Church lists events for February including Rev. Gail Cleland preaching on Abraham Lincoln, Christian. Teen and Young Peoples Club discussions. an Illustrated Drama on Uncle Tom's Cabin. a Wednesday supper and talk by Miss Eugenie Marie Foss on France. and a Thursday Women's Union program with Dr. Ernest Eaton as speaker from Billings Polytechnic Institute.
Concord Feb 8 The first basketball contest for Concord High School squads was played at the State Armory. The Freshman five defeated the Sophomores 14 to 7 in the interclass tourney opening for the school championship. Tobin and Soffriti led with 5 points each.
Mrs. Loring N. Fowler chairs a session of the Concord Female Charity Society this afternoon in the parlor of the First Parish House.
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