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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1931
Page
6
Lincoln Mohawks opened with two goals in the first period to beat Concord Hockey Club 3-1 at Crosby's Pond in Concord. The game showcased a family flare with four Todds from Lincoln facing three Smith brothers from Concord.
Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday School at 10 45 are listed for Concord. A Wednesday evening testimony meeting and a Reading Room hours schedule are noted. Various local events include a whist party for St Bernards parish and Exalted Rulers meeting in Waltham. Fire incidents involve a chimney fire at Acre Corner and a car fire on Walden Street with minimal damage.
At the Harvey Wheeler school registrars session in West Concord the homes of Mr. and Mrs. John Cahill were added to the voting list. Catholic Daughters of America met in Odd Fellows hall with Grand Regent Mrs. Cornelia Bedford presiding and plans for a birthday party likely Feb 24 were discussed. Mrs. Lillian Loughlin named chairman.
A large group of whist enthusiasts gathered at Mrs F N Hill Fairhaven Road last Tuesday for a fund raising whist party for the Ancient Order of Hermans Division ie area. Women’s prizes went to Miss May Morley first, Miss Winifred Higgins second, Mrs Eva Dee third, and Mrs Francis C Magurn consolation. men’s prizes went to Mark Mara first, William McCarthy second, Harry Dee third, and Michael Delory consolation. The event was described as thoroughly enjoyable.
Middlesex School seconds defeated Brooks School 1 to 0 on their rink in Concord this afternoon. The win marks Middlesex’s fifth victory of the season after a 1 to 0 win over Boston English High on Wednesday, with Victor scoring the winning goal in the middle of the first period after a face-off.
Concord High School hockey outscored Howe High of Billerica 7 to 2 on Crosby's rink last Tuesday afternoon the third meeting of the year between the teams. Heyliger scored five for Concord Prescott tallied twice while Stearns Collins scored for Billerica. Referee McKenna noted the strong effort by Billerica against a tougher squad.
The Concord Woman's Club met in the High School auditorium with President Mrs. Hans W. Miller presiding. Members voted to dispense with business at the February 27 meeting, Guest Night, and backed a sub primary grade for Concord schools. Mrs. Loring N. Fowler spoke on unemployment aid. Mrs. Leslie R. Moore outlined the Bible Study program to be held at Mrs. William Morse Cole's home, now Tuesdays at 3 o'clock. The week featured Drama Week with a Bedford Woman's Club collaboration, a notable performance of The Ladies of Crawford, and a full cast list. Tea was served by Mrs. Walter S. Wood and Mrs. Fowler.
Rev Alfred Stone preached on The Abundant Life at morning service of West Concord Union Church. A children’s sermon referenced Phillips Brooks. Gertrude Rideout played organ. Evening topic was Prodigals of Today. Midweek service covered Traits and Deeds that Make Us Godlike with Hebrews 1:1-8 and John 7:18.
An evening of Bridge and Whist at Harvey Wheeler School hosted by the West Concord Parent Teacher Association featured Valentine decor and 25 tables. Winners included Mr and Mrs Herbert E Barker for whist and John H Whitney with Dorothy Whitney for bridge. ice cream and cake followed.
Concord Grange No 10 held a Dramatic Night with Master Frederick Moreau presiding. Overseer Miss Nettie A Wells directed the play Tom's Arrival featuring Miss Wells Mrs Nettie B E Wells and Miss Mary Hanlon earning applause from a large Grange gathering. Forty Maynard Grange members provided a musical service for the next meeting on Feb 17.
Division 44, Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held a waist party in Monument Hall with Mrs John H. Goulding directing. Mrs Michael O'Brien won first prize, with several others receiving prizes. Proceeds will fund a St Bernard's Chapel window.
Sudbury ladies will be guests Thursday night February 19 at the Men s Club annual supper and entertainment. Details are withheld to keep the affair a surprise as the committee works to make it a memorable occasion.
Members of the Young People's Religious Union conducted Sunday services in the First Parish Meeting House and acquitted themselves most worthily. The sermon by J Winthrop Brigham would have reflected credit on a much older and more experienced speaker.
The Trinitarian Congregational Church observed Boy Scout Sunday with a service led by Rev. George L. Thurio, preaching on The Three Qualities of Manhood. The Young People’s Club hosted a church supper followed by an illustrated lecture with stereopticon views.
The Municipal Light Plant on Lowell road sold boiler plant equipment for 600 kilowatt General Electric turbogenerator and related gear for 6000 to A Lee Bilis of Boston. Marblehead buys back the equipment though its net book value was 80561.57 as of Dec 1 1930. The sale reflects impending obsolescence and minimal future value.
Miss Anat Ouldang teaches as substitute at Hugo School. Harvey Wheeler and family noted in Concord history. Miss Gladys Cook recovering at Baker Memorial Hospital under care of Dr Miller. Mrs William Robins returns after surgery. Augustine Macone recovering after date operation. Miss Lillian Merry’s surprise birthday — Amethyst ring given by friends.
Burleigh L Pratt returned from Vermont to perform on Saturday after illness kept him from Thursday and Friday shows. His dance with Mrs Cody drew praise and Roger C Fenn left his role late in the run. Mrs Burleigh L Pratt impressed as pianist guiding three evenings of demanding leads. Frederick Child Jr. received high credit for arranging directing and teaching wide talent and creating a cohesive show. Concord is praised for possessing such a genius.
In a weekly round, Concord Counci Knights of Columbus, Concord Red and Gun Club, and Division 66 Ancient Order of Hibernians competed. The Knights and Gunners each scored 84, the Hibernians 32. Knights lead the Gunners by fourteen in grand totals, Knights 417, Gunners 403, Hibernians 380.
Dr Joseph Stanton Boston noted surgeon spoke to Emerson Hospital medical staff at their last monthly meeting. His subject was Surgical Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Stanton heads St Elizabeths Hospital and spoke at the request of Dr John Dennis Sheehan.
Hawthorne Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meets in the Masonic Temple with new Worthy Matron Irene W. Dyen in charge and Worthy Patron Paul H. Barnes assisting. A whist party follows, directed by Florence M. Duren, P. M., with refreshments chaired by Ruth P. Wheeler, P. M.
The West Concord Improvement Society will stage The Strollers at Association Hall on Friday. Directed by Sarah M Powery the program blends plays music readings and popular appeal with a cast including Sarah M Powers Edward Hale Miriam H Cahalin Elizabeth Hoxie Florence Smith and Richard H Bird. The show promises light entertainment and solid audience interest.
Concord Board of Trade held an informational meeting in the High School Cafeteria with President Kennan Damon presiding. Judge Prescott Keyes spoke on Town Meeting warrant articles while Superintendent Wells A. Hall guided a building inspection from attic to basement.
The junior class five edged the freshman by 2 points 14 to 13 at the State Armory on Thursday in the Concord High interclass basketball series. In a second game the sophomore boys crushed the senior five 14 to 8.
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