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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1936

Page

5

Maurice Me Jr. Joins Family Business In Law Office

The imperfect text notes a family business dating to 1902 with Maurice era names and a 1933 update. Maurice Me Jr. enters the office as Walter Jr., a University Law School student, plans to work after graduation under the late McWalter and Mr. Smith who has led the firm since a death.

Maurice Era Busines Maurice Me. Jr Walter Jr University Law School McWalter Smith Hiter

Local Basketball League Concludes Third Round

The final round opens with Holy Name sweeping Depot and E Quarters beating Hubbardville. Hubbardville upsets Herronville while E Quarter prevails over the National Guards. Holy Name defeats the National Guards as B Quarter wins its third game of the week. Upcoming matchups include Herronville vs Depot and Holy Name vs Hubbardville. no game Friday.

Enenerenes Lencus Holy Name Boys Depot E. Quarters Hubbardville Herronville E. Quarter National Guards Holy Name

Laughing Jackass Birds Known as Kookaburra

The kookaburra, native to Australia, is a large colorful bird resembling a kingfisher. It is called the laughing jackass for its braying cry and the settler's clock for its dawn and dusk calls. It eats insects snakes and small mammals and kills larger prey by dropping it from height.

Australia

Douglas fir age estimates exceed six hundred years

The Forest Service states a Douglas fir 24 feet tall may be over six hundred years old and possibly eight hundred, highlighting the remarkable age of tall fir trees.

The Forest Service

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Endorsed for Over Six Decades

A reader notes the long running endorsement of Phillips Milk of Magnesia as safe for children. The writer urges discussing the product with a physician and cautions about brands and health claims for family use.

Phillips Phy

Liberal Life View From Garriett At Men’s Fellowship

Concord church notices preview next Sunday when Rev. Ernest H. Garriett of Acton Universalist speaks on The Liberal Looks at Life. A Stow men’s group provides music. The West Somerville Baptist group returns March 1 for the monthly four church service.

Concord South Acton West Acton Robert Walker Concord Reformatory Michael Dee

Sunday church services and lesson text at First Church of Christ Scientist

First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday school and a midweek testimonial meeting. The Reading Room hours are 2 to 5 p m on weekdays and holidays. The February 16 Lesson Sermon centers on Soul with Bible passages from Psalms Matthew and the book Science and Health.

Churches of Christ Scientist Jesus Mary Baker Eddy

Veterans urged to file bonus applications at Veterans Building

Commander James Janvrin of the Légion Post urges veterans to bring discharge certificates to file bonus applications. The Veterans Building will be open every Tuesday and Friday evening from 8 to 9 o'clock until further notice.

Concord James Janvrin The Légion Post

West Concord Church to Host Hot Roast Beef Supper

The Community Men of the West Concord Union Church invite the public to a hot roast beef supper on Monday evening February 17 in the vestry. A performance of Box and Cox will follow with cast members Mrs. Bouncer S Thompson Blood Mr. Cox Ronald MacKenzie Mr. Box Gerow.

Box & Cox Concord West Concord Union Church Box

Knights Keep Gaining in Concord Bowling Tournament

The Knights of Columbus won the weekly Concord 45 tournament at Elks Hall with 36 games. The Hibernians were second with 33 games and the Elks finished last with 51 games. The Knights lead the season with 490 points, Elks have 460, Hibernians 450.

Knights Concord Knights of Columbus Elks’ Hall Hibernians Elks

Seniors Lose to Sophomores in State Armory Game

Concords Concendigh School seniors fell to the sophomores 27 to 5 at the State Armory last Thursday afternoon. Lineup lists seniors Andevon H. Hurne Lawton barke Cullinane Lapham Heyliger F Flannery Windheim and sophomores Rottino Rogers Mara Grand Berlied Symes with positions noted.

Concord The State Armory Ande von H. Hurne Lawton Barke Cullinane Rf Lapham Heyliger F. Flannery Windheim Rottino Rogers Mara Rf Grand Lg Berlied Symes

Reverend Boynton Preaches at Middlesex School Chapel

Rev. Dr. Boynton Merrill of Second Church Newton preached at Middlesex School chapel Sunday afternoon. A Planning Board public hearing Friday evening in Town House considered three proposed amendments to the zoning law and took them under advisement.

Milk and water weight comparison for a gallon and a cubic foot

The text states a gallon of 3 percent butter fat milk weighs 6 pounds at 68F, while water weighs 355 pounds per gallon. A cubic foot of water weighs 62.5 pounds and a cubic foot of milk weighs 64.3 pounds.

Maynard and Concordia Meet in Sunday Hockey Showdown

Maynard puck chasers prepare for a return game against Concordia at Alumni rink after an 8-2 Maynard win. Lennie Olitia stars for Concordia as both towns gear up for a large crowd and a rivalry showdown. The Maynardites, praised as a top amateur club, seek more opponents and aim for the New England Amateur championship in Providence later this month.

Maynard Concordi Fockey seXtvine Wil Alumni Red Rink Maynard Puck Chasers Lennie Olitia Concordians Battle Royal Adolph Chyzus

Engagement of Miss Luella Hantoon to Fredrick Moore Jr

Concord date: Willow Rebekah lodge announced Miss Luella Hantoon engagement to Frederick Raymond Moore Jr. of Crest Street. Hantoon works at Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance, is Past Worthy Advisor of Rainbow for Girls, and led Willow Rebekah lodge. Moore works at American Woolen Company Maynard and holds DeMolay and church roles. No wedding date set.

Luella M. Huntoon Frederick Moore Concord Willow Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Luella Margaret Huntoon Fredrick Raymond Moore, Jr Crest Street Gay L. Hantoon Miss Hantoon Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Company

Concord Snow Queen Named At Winter Carnival

Miss Hope Nichols a Concord High School junior was chosen Snow Queen at the New Hampton Winter Carnival last weekend. Kendall Adams hosted her in West Concord. events included ski meets hockey dances plays and a glee club concert. three local New Hampton students cheered the home winner.

Hope Nichols Concord High School Kendall Adams West Concord New Hampton Concord

Mr Baggesen Marks 25 Years In Local Business

Andrew Clarence Baggesen celebrated the 25th anniversary of his upholstery business on Milldam. A Concord High School graduate, he started with Hallstrom on Walden Street, took over after three years, then moved to Main Street where he has worked for twenty years serving the community.

Andrew Clarence Baggesen Milldam Baggesen Concord High School Hallstrom Walden Street Main Street Enerprise Mr. Beggesen

Concord Woman Granted Divorce in Dedham Case

Ethel L. LeBlanc of Concord was granted a divorce from Oliver W. LeBlanc in Norfolk Probate Court by Judge Joseph R. McCoole for cruel and abusive treatment. Married August 5, 1924 in Concord, they have one son with custody to the mother. The plaintiff was formerly Ethel Sarah Leona Murphy.

Concord Dedham Ethel L. LeBlanc Norfolk Oliver W. LeBlanc Joseph R. McCoole LeBlanc Ethel Sarah Leona Murphy

West Concord Union Church Services Schedule

West Concord Massachusetts lists events for Sunday February 16 Church School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 11 00 a m with Prof Richard M Cameron of Boston University Theological School preaching Evening program at 6 00 p m Y PSCE noted in the schedule.

West Concord Mass Church School Richard M Cameron Boston University, Theological School Y Psce

Raymond B Lawrence Joins National Harvester in Chicago

Raymond B Lawrence son of Mr and Mrs Gardner Lawrence of Monument Street has joined the National Harvester Company as a chemist. He left Concord on the Minute Man last week to begin work in Chicago. Lawrence is a graduate of Concord High School.

Raymond B. Lawrence National H*arvester Company Concord Gardner Lawrence Monument Street National Harvester Company Minute Man Chicago Young Lawrence Concord High School

Concord Grange Meeting and Dance at Ellis Hall

Concord Grange No. 150 patrons of Husbandry met Tuesday evening in Ellis hall with Master Joseph A. Macone presiding. After the business session a dance was held under the entertainment committee chaired by Miss Mary Patterson.

Concord Grange Ellis’ Hall Joseph A. Macone Mary Patterson

Missionary Society Meeting Highlights West Concord Church

The Ladies' Missionary Society met at West Concord Union Church with President Mrs. Dorothy Santora presiding. Speaker Mrs. Margaret Webber, formerly Margaret Petersen of Concord, discussed settlement work with the Christian Alliance of Lynn. The program also featured solos by Rev. Otto Rafos and instrumental pieces by the church string band.

Ladies’ Missionary Society West Concord Union Church Dorothy Santora Margaret Webber Mids Margaret Petersen Feidoph Petersen Concord Christian Alliance of Otto Rafos Evangelical Free Arch

West Concord Girl Crowned Fitchburg Carnival Queen

Miss Alice T. Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs George E Lee of Barretts Mill Road was crowned queen of the second annual Fitchburg State Teachers College winter carnival held Saturday on the college campus.

Alice T. Lee George E. Lee Barretts Mill Road Fitchburg State Teachers’ College

Garvey Addresses Catholic Daughters in West Concord

Miss Mary F. Garvey a teacher at Harvey Wheeler School spoke on current events to Court Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Daughters of America in Hall West Concord last Tuesday evening.

Mary F. Garvey Harvey Wheeler West Concord Court Our Lady Help of Christians Tholic Daughters of America Rer Hall

West Concord P. T. A. Hosts Whist and Bridge Night

The West Concord P T A held a whist and bridge party at the Harvey Wheeler school auditorium last Thursday evening. A large crowd attended and prizes were awarded at each table. Refreshments were served. President Mrs Henry W Harmon led the event.

West Concord Parent-Teacher Association Harvey Wheeler School Henry W. Harmon

West Concord Women's Club Holds Guest Night

The West Concord Women's Club held its annual Guest Night at Harvey School Hall with president F. Conant presiding. Ray A. Kiernan, Boston newspaper editor, spoke on Current State Legislation to a large gathering of members and guests.

West Concord

Concord Riflers and Framingham Rifle Club Scores

Concord Riflers led with 884 total as C Elroy 98 79 177 and R Goodwin 97 79 176 helped seal the win for Concord Rod and Gun Club. Framingham Rifle Club trailed with 840 led by S Glen 91 83 174 and G Cole 96 70 166.

Concord Rod and Gun Club C. Elroy R. Goodwin I.langille G. Harvey F. Mann Framingham Rifle Club S. Glen G. Cole F. Torrence C. Hanson E. Coughlin

Fire extinguisher dampens car blaze on Main Street

Firemen were called Thursday evening to extinguish a fire in an automobile on Main Street owned by Patrick McBreen at Lang Street. There was little damage.

Main Street Patrick McBreen Lang Street

Concord Board Adds 28 Voters at Harvey Wheeler

Twenty eight names were added to the voting list at a meeting of the Concord Board of Registrars in the Harvey Wheeler school last week Tuesday evening. The Concord High senior basketball team defeated the Juniors in the State Armory Tuesday afternoon by 24 to 19 with lineups listing Seniors Anderson F Flannery It Lawton c Heyliger H Horne Labham Windheim Ig Cullenane rg and Juniors Smith J Horne If 8 Flannery c Macone rf Magurn rg O'Brien Goulding lg.

Concord Board of Registrars Harvey Wheeler School Concord High School State Armory Anderson F. Flannery Lawton Heyliger H. Horne Labham Windheim Cullinane Smith J. Horne

Concord Rotary Club plans fundraiser for Boy Scouts

The Concord Rotary Club met at Colonial Inn for a Thursday noon luncheon. President Payson True presided as members split into two teams led by Eliot R. Howard and Erwin L. Bamford to conduct a fundraising campaign in Concord for the Boy Scouts.

Concord Rotary Club Colonial Inn Payson True Eliot R. Howard Erwin L. Bamford Concord Boy Scouts

P T A TQ CELEGRATE West Concord Birthday Observance

West Concord PTA marks its annual birthday this evening February 12 at Harvey Wheeler School hall. Mrs Norman C Baker of Lexington will speak representing the State PTA Council. A travelogue film will be shown and the Harvey Wheeler School Orchestra directed by Miss Mary Hartnett will perform. The birthday cake cutting is the highlight of the refreshment hour.

Celegrate West Concord Parent- Teacher Association Harvey Wheeler School Lexington State Council PTA Mary Hartnett

Concord Men's Club Hears Major Coulter on Pacific Problems

The Concord Men's Club met February 4 at the Trinitarian church banqu et hall with President Frank Hood presiding. Major Charles Coulter spoke on the Problems of the Pacific focusing on Japanese expansion while Andy Du charme and the A and P P Gypsies served a supper. The club plans a minstrel show on March 12 by the Piety Corner Club of Waltham.

Concord Men's Club Trinitarian Congregational Church Frank Hood Andy Ducharme Charles §. Coulter Pacific Piety Corner Club Waltham

Musaetaquid Sportsman's Club Banquet Feb 13

The eighth annual banquet of the Musaetaquid Sportsman's Club will be held Thursday evening February 13 at Elks Hall on Main Street. After a brief business session, three speakers will address the gathering on topics of interest to sportsmen. A. Macone is chairman of the occasion.

Sportman’s Club Musaetaquid Sportsman's Club Elks Hall Main Street Macone

Birthday Party at Harvey Wheeler School Tonight

The West Concord Parent Teachers Association hosts its annual Birthday celebration this evening February 12 in the Harvey Wheeler School hall. Mrs Norman Baker of Lexington, a State Council PTA member, speaks. The Harvey Wheeler School Orchestra conducts, a travelogue film is shown, and the cake is cut as a highlight.

Old Concord DAR Holds Meeting in Lexington Road Chapter House

Old Concord Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at the Chapter House on Lexington Road with Regent Mrs Hemert B Smith presiding. Miss Minna A Findeisen of the Peter Bulkeley school faculty spoke on modern trends in social work and Miss Virginia Sanderson of West Acton led the music. Delegates to the Massachusetts State DAR conference in Boston were named, with alternates listed and hostesses noted from West Acton and Harvard chapters.

Old Concord Dar Daughters of the American Revolution Lexington Road Hemert B Smith Minna A Findeisen Peter Bulkeley Virginia Sanderson West Acton Sherbert Smith Charles H Towle Albert B Black Concord Massachusets Boston William Brown Ayer George R Blinn Bedford R. Byron Moore John R Hinton John H Lord Clara B Cutler John P Allen West Concord Clarence Tuttle South Acton Elwyn Harris Harvard Wendell P Raymond Albert R Jenks Elwyn W Harris

Preacher Cael Pearson Sermon at West Concord Union Church

Rev. Cael Pearson of Boston preached at the West Concord Union Church with choir directed by C Waldo MacWilliams and organist Nina Ruble. Dr Philip T Flavin and James Doe depart today for a fourteen day cruise visiting Miami and other southern ports.

Union Church Concord Cael Pearson Boston West Concord Union Church C. Waldo MacWilliams Nina Ruble Philip T. Flavin James Doe Miami Florida

African viewpoint discussed at Twenty-Thirty Club meeting

The Twenty-Thirty Club met Sunday evening in the parlor of the Trinitarian Congregational Church. Bankole Wright of Sierra Leone, a native African with time spent in Ethiopia, spoke on the Ethiopian Italian situation from an African perspective.

Trinitarian Congregational Church Bankole Wright Sierre Leone Ethiopia

Court Our Lady Help of Christians party marks seventh birthday

The Court Our Lady Help of Christians, C. D. of A. held its seventh birthday celebration last night at the Colonial Inn. Mrs Cornelia Bedford chaired the event. An illustrated talk on California by Mrs. Vincent P. Roberts, former president of the Philomanthea Club of Boston, highlighted the program.

Court Our Lady Help of Christmns C. D

Desserts Rule the Dinner Menu with Creamy Delights

A vintage home economics piece highlights how desserts cap meals with color and balance. It presents recipes for Chocolate Princess Pudding Cottage Pudding Caramel Cornstarch Pudding Norwegian Prune Pudding and Melba Sauce, detailing ingredients, steps, and serving ideas to boost dairy, eggs, and flavor in the final course.

Margaret Foesett

St Bernard Team Wins Games in Bible History League

The Bible History League junior teams played last Wednesday with boys aged 12 to 15 showing a bright future in basketball. The Junior Holy Name team beat Rang ers 18 to 16 after traveling to Maynard, then defeated EK Quarter Alli rs 36 to 29 on Sunday with Joe Mora and Dick Craig combining for 22 points. Bud Horne scored three goals as a guard, while Magurn and Mora contributed for the opponents. Vincent Labowicz leads Milligan University's first-string lineup in Tennessee, noted as a top college fives program.

Bible History League Holy Name Maynard Rangers Bob Mora Joe Dick Craig Bud Horne The Holy Names George Magurn Bubsie Mora Vincent Labowicz Milligan University Tennessee Ed O'Donnell Vin Labowisz Bob McGarry Rusty Jordan

Miss Fossett Column Welcomes Reader Questions

Send any of your problems or requests to Miss Fossett care of the newspaper. She will answer them in this column or by letter.

Hoya Players Receive Lottery Jackets for Gridiron Efforts

Football eleven earns lottery jackets for their gridiron efforts. They frequently visit Mrs. Reginald Sewyer's mother in Unicorn Tennessee near the college.

Gauze Origins Claimed to Date from Gaza Palestine

The report asserts gauze fabric originated in Gaza, Palestine, with the material said to have been first produced there.

Palestine Gaza

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