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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1933
Page
5
A Spring like ham mousse recipe wins this week’s prize. The entry from Miss Shepherd of Ayer Massachusetts includes additional recipes for corn rolls and Fairy Fluff dessert, with instructions and serving details for eight and five portions respectively.
Send any cookery problems or questions to Miss Darling care of this newspaper She will answer them through this column or by personal letter.
The Annual Junior Prom of Concord High School Class of 1934 will be held at the high school Friday February 17 with Norman Dahlg Orchestra.
A vintage ad extols small weekly deposits to Concord Co operative Bank turning a dollar weekly or five dollars monthly into substantial sums. It announces maturing shares worth two hundred dollars in March 1934 at 190 04 each with 5 percent quarterly compounding and February 15 start date for interest.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Concord announces Sunday service at 10 45 with Sunday School and Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 45. Reading Room hours are 2 to 6 on weekdays. The February 12 lesson title Soul centers on the Bible citations from Matthew 9 27 30 and Psalm 66 8 9 plus excerpts from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
Trinity Church Concord Massachusetts lists February 12 services with Holy Communion at 8 45 am and Morning Prayer at 11 am. School at 9 30 am. A Boston School of Practical Arts speaker, Melville C Freeman, discusses Abraham Lincoln after delivering a Washington talk in November. Vestry meeting at 8 pm and choir rehearsal February 16 at 7 30 pm.
F Norman Peterson and Leonard J. Smith form the Concord Oil Company to sell Standard Oil of New Jersey products in Concord, Bedford, and Lincoln. They offer daily delivery of fuel and oils with the slogan Service Quality and Satisfaction. Beacon Oil trucks will handle deliveries.
Our Lady Help of Christians Social Club stages a February 8 dance in Warnerhall West Concord under club auspices. Club president David Sheehan chairs the dance committee with Joseph Bartolomeo Marz Frawley Alex McEachern and Anna Ryan as assistants. A prize will be awarded for the best depression themed costume.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the West Concord Union Church met Wednesday evening with President Mrs John Olsen presiding. Mrs John Webber of Swampscott, formerly Concord, an 80car worker in Lynn, gave an engaging talk on her work.
Mr and Mrs Philip C McMundie of Atlantic were the guests of Mr and Mrs Warren B Goddard over the weekend.
David J. Hayes, a former Concord resident visiting here, has pneumonia at the Witherells’ home on Thoreau Street. The Enterprise celebrates John G. Morse and Edith Morse Palmer becoming grandparents with the birth of a son to Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Palmer of Brookline, born January 30 at Baker Memorial Hospital. Dr. Robert Walker spoke at Lawrence Academy on reform work and why boys go wrong. A new chorus, conducted by Rev. Edward P. Daniels, has formed with Philip D. Davis chairing, G. Walter Vialle secretary-treasurer, William Wadsworth librarian, and Marian A. Barker and Leon F. Foss on the executive committee.
The Enterprise congratulates Wentworth Stewart editor and publisher of the Concord Journal on five years since the journal began. The Concord Journal has earned a solid standing as a Concord institution and is urged to continue long into the future.
On Tuesday afternoon the Concord Musical Club met at Miss Anice Pepper’s home. Members offered humorous music with Antoinette Watson and Alfred M Usher on piano, Ruth Westman on cello, and a group of vocal solos by Hawkins Vialle Short Mowry Taylor Eberlein with Pratt as accompanist. A luncheon was served by Allen French and Eugene Marie Foss.
Corinthian Lodge A F and A M will meet in the Masonic Temple Monday evening with Worshipful Master Philip C Holden presiding. A supper at seven o'clock will be provided under Mrs Duncan G Chapman and followed by the degree ceremonial.
Hawthorne Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star holds a 8 o’clock novelty card party after its regular meeting at Masonic Temple. Mrs. Cora MacLeod chairs the committee, with Mrs. Elizabeth Jenness in charge of refreshments. First meeting under new officers installed in January. Worthy Matron Miss Gladys F. Graham and Worthy Patron Austin D. MacRae preside.
Mrs Maria Caroline Cann widow of Howard Winslow Cann died Wednesday at Emerson Hospital from heart trouble. Born in Yarmouth Nova Scotia she was 75 and later lived in Concord and Water town before settling in Gloucester. Funeral held Friday in Nova Scotia. She leaves son James Cann of 13 Everett Street.
Rev. Alfred W. Stone preached on The Most Interesting Subject in the World at West Concord Union Church. Children heard The Paper Carrier. The choir sang Like As the Heart Desires, with Nina Ruble at the organ. Christian Endeavor Day observances included a 6 o clock service led by Marguerite Leighton, reception of new members, and a note on the organization's past and value.
Otto Boreson won first prize for highest score and a special prize at the fifth in a series of five whist parties held in Elks Hall with Lovell P. George in charge. Mrs. Mary Kelley also won a special prize. John Bartolomeo captured the $5 gold prize for the largest total score in the series.
Early Monday arctic conditions hit Middlesex County with Concord near zero. Arlington and Carlisle reported two degrees above zero while Lexington measured three and Concord six above on the Weather Bureau thermometer. December saw subzero spells, though January lows reached eight above.
Concord reports a special Emerson Society gathering in the church vestry Sunday evening with a supper by the Women's Association. Dean Lee S. McColster of Tufts Crane School was guest. Howard True presided as Rev. Dr. McColester spoke on Universalism. A candle light service followed led by Miss Carolyn Hosmer.
Concord hosts Young People's Sunday at First Parish Meeting House with service led by Miss Ruth Tompkins Miss Sophie Chamberlin and Edward True Tufts College student Bradford Gale delivered the sermon to the gathered congregation
Frank Sielicki age 18 son of Mr and Mrs Michael Sielicki 47 Brown Street was remembered in a Friday requiem Mass at St Casimir Church officiated by Rev John Dzick. Burial followed at St Bridget's Cemetery.
In the 14th round at Monument Hall on Friday the Hibernian's Club Division 56 scored 40 games, edging Concord Council Knights of Columbus by seven points. Concord Rod and Gun Club placed third with 27. Capt. William H. Dees No. 1 Hibernian team led with 12 games. Capt. Thomas Dubergers No. 1 Red and Gun Club and Capt. Michael O Loughlin's No. 4 Knights of Columbus each had 10. Grand totals show the Knights 482, the Hibernians 472, and the Rod and Gun Club 446.
Concord e Artillery conducted a Monday night drill at the State Armory with classes in Close Order drill and weapon manuals. The non-commissioned officers school met Thursday night with Sergeant Saunders teaching sighting and aiming and Lieut Hutchinson leading pistol stripping and assembling.
Rev Alfred W Stone leads at 10:30 am with a sermon on Creative Living. Church school at 12 m. 6 pm Christian Endeavor meets on When Is Friendship Christian led by Richard Derby. Helping Hand Society Feb 14 2:30 pm hosted by Mrs William Butcher. Feb 15 6:30 pm church family night turkey supper by Lane’s Union committee. Friday 7 pm choir rehearsal. Rev Harlan S Evans preached Are You on the Square last Sunday.
Concord High School opened its debate season hosting Lawrence Academy of Groton. The topic was whether the United States should recognize Soviet Russia immediately within one year. Concord speakers Miss Helen Makala and others presented a strong case while Lawrence Academy, led by Leighton Tower, argued the opposite.
Rev George L Thurlow pastor of the Trinitarian Congregational Church preached at morning service on the principal function of the Christian religion at his church Sunday.
The annual citizens caucus to nominate town officials will be held Monday February 13 at 8 pm in the Veterans Building. Election is February 27 followed by the annual march meeting on March 6. Registration days are February 9 at Harvey Wheeler School and February 15 at the Town House with different hours. Nomination papers for caucus winners must be filed by February 15 and other nomination papers by February 16.
Concord Rotary Club hears Charles F. Sheldon of the Merchants' Credit Bureau Boston speak on Interesting Phases of Credit Experiences. The bureau started by Boston retailers now counts over 400 member establishments.
Hudson Rev M J Murphy of St Michael s church says the sub church will become a special place of worship. It will be dedicated at the first mass on March 4 as the Chapel of Our Blessed Mother after extensive alterations. New Stations of the Cross and a new altar funded by parishioners are installed with Rev James W Doran among donors.
Akroyd Post Drum and Bugle Corps rehearse this evening. Both sections should report to the G. A. R. building at 7 o clock.
Hudson Elks lodge honored A George Gilman with a life membership card in a large Elks hall gathering. Past Exalted Ruler Lyman A Grant presented the card as members from distant points paid tribute to Gilman’s service to the Ellis Building Association. Multiple lodge officers and trustees filled key chairs during the ceremony.
Studson Hudson Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a Wild Goose Party in Legion hall with surprise entertainment refreshments and dancing. Judges for games are Mrs Lucy Fitzgerald Marlboro Unit president Mrs Merle Hunt Berlin Unit president and Esther Smith Maynard Unit president. Music for the dancing will be provided.
Eight tables played in the Auxiliary S50 whist gathering in GAR hall. Winners included Mrs Lucy Kimmens Mrs Gertrude Kimmens Mrs Gev A Derby George A Denby Mrs Annie Crocker Mrs Ella Clark Mrs Etta Grant and Fred Hobbs. Bingo winners were Mrs Flavien Morel Mrs Lucy Kimmeng Mrs Benjamin Pond and Mrs Cora Jones.
The concert features performances by the orchestra under John T Finnerty. The organizing committee is led by Mrs Mae Heath with Mrs Dorothy Harrington and Mrs Estella M Lewis assisting. Refreshments will be served by Mrs Elizabeth Toohey Mrs Billa Jandron Mrs Ruth Adrich and Mrs Marcele Phaneuf.
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