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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1920
Page
1
Thomas Healy remains out after an influenza attack. Mrs. Thomas Healy and daughter recover from pneumonia. Frank Gower returns after a week’s illness. Mrs. Lawrence Tobin and Mr. Tobin recently visited Gower, who has been ill.
William Edward Toomey aged 37 died Sunday evening February 8 at Pesca hospital after about a month of illness. Born in Concord in March 1882 he lived there most of his life and worked as a crossing tender on the Sudbury road Fitchburg division. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Id’s church with a Requiem High Mass by Rev. M. P. Mahon and burial in St. Bernard’s cemetery. He is survived by his father William Toomey and four sisters Mary Catherine Mrs James Finan Mrs John Sheehan of Concord. Bearers were Gerald H Thomas V Edward Finan James Finan and John Sheehan.
The Converse Rubber Co will open a stitching shop in Walden Hall hiring 50 girls. A company representative met Wednesday to outline plans for positions with good wages and on the job learning. The setup will reduce travel for many who had to commute to the Junction or Waltham.
James J. Mansfield posted the rim of a sequence and hosted a Lenten season dance on Thursday evening February 12. Sheridan's orchestra provided music as the committee, led by chairman Ralph E. Hewitt with Miss Mary Domaine and others, organized the event.
Middlesex candidates gathered for the program's first practice under coach guidance. The coach praised the facility, noting one of the best cages in the state and predicting a strong chance for a winning season with many returning players from last year.
The paper apologizes for a misprint in the last Grange meeting report due to illness in the staff. It clarifies that the line should read that all are requested to bring the name of a candidate to the next meeting.
The notice corrects last week's item asserting Allen Burbeck failed to drive his auto on Thursday. It states Burbeck has consistently driven his vehicle in rain snow or sleet, reiterating the motto Own a Dodge.
Middesex School wins a Saturday afternoon ice hockey game against Country Day School Seven of Newton, securing a successful close to the match.
Bedford mourns the death of Charles F. Lauriat a former resident who died Friday at his home 1120 Bennington Street Brookline in the 79th year. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. February 15 at the Second Church Beacon Street and Audubon Road.
Hicks and son remain home after a week of confinement. Regina Connell also confined at home after an illness. Kelsey was called to Ipswich due to her son's illness. Mrs. Hogan’s friends celebrate her recent operation recovery. Lydia Moreau and Eva attended a Lowell relative’s funeral. Arthur King resumes duties at the Reformatory after illness. Val Kennedy undergoing a knee procedure at Deaconess Hospital. Grace Ryan ill at Cottage Street home. sister Mary Ryan caring for her. Edward Connolly and Leonard of Medford visit. Mrs. Harold Coolidge and infant son back from Deaconess Hospital. Grace Ryan recovering from appendicitis operation at Deaconess. Mass meeting of League of Catholic Women held at Cathedral school hall, Boston. David Sheehan welcomed a daughter Elizabeth at Deaconess Hospital. West Concord Woman’s Club meets Feb 20 at Harvey Wheeler School Hall with play The Mystic Man under Home Talent. Men's Club meets Feb 20 at 8 pm in Union Church. Senator Gibbs of Waltham to speak on Washington’s Birthday. Light collation to follow. all members urged to attend.
Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone minister delivers a Lent series titled What Are Christians with Disciples of Christ as the first topic. The schedule lists Followers of Christ on Feb 9 and other sermons leading to Easter. Go-to-Church observances are planned nationwide with services and a midweek prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. The Men’s club hosts a February 20 fellowship addressed by State Senator Gibbs. All are welcome.
Rita Steinman celebrated her tenth birthday and Valentine’s Day with a daytime party at the Bateman home on Main Street. Guests enjoyed games and music, followed by ice cream cake cookies and candy. Presents included keepsakes for the young hostess. Attendees included Dorothea Loughlin Loretta Dee Aurora Ball Ella Steinman Ruth Lyons Elsie Jagling Julia Lawton Elizabeth Hennessy Helen Loftus Annie Sullivan Gertrude and Mary Steinman.
A rainy Saturday evening party surprised Miss Wilhelmina Bresette with a miscellaneous bridal shower at her home. Friends presented useful gifts, and the guests enjoyed a program of songs and instrumentals before departing late.
A large volunteer effort labeled Shovel Out Saturday mobilized 150 workers including merchants mill staff and public officials to dig out the Acton branch of the Concord Maynard and Hudson street railway. Despite 6 to 18 inch ice and steady cold the crews cleared rails toward Parmenter’s crossing and later toward the South Acton depot. The effort highlighted community spirit and cooperation with praise from Supt Worden and Joshua Naylor noting the movement’s value and lessons for future projects. Fifty dozen doughnuts and gallons of coffee fueled the volunteers.
Raymond Hellowell tops the Commercial department at Maynard High School as the weekly thrift stamp champion with 73 credits, followed by Frances Coady at 23. Others appear once or twice. Lenten regulations were read at Sunday masses.
Mrs EB H Brown Jr ill with one Grimes has two severe cases Mr and Fred Onburg report no beer Lucy Staples and Mrs Alice hash lay guests at the R B Moore home ex pected home from trip in Letters describe weather and fine automoile week Marth Dimlick new intermediate school teacher spent Sunday at her Lawrence home B W Clerk Newton was in town Saturday to visit his mother and sister Orland has been very sick past three weeks taking more chills and is serious
The South and West Acton Red Cross has bought useful articles to aid in sickness. They will be loaned or sent to anyone needing them. Committee includes E. L. Hall as chairman Whitcomb secretary and Mrs. Ben E. Hall treasurer.
A Birmingham Age-Herald commentary notes public discourse on democracy as progress while recalling a royal visit and a party member’s hunting incident, illustrating tensions between leadership and citizen involvement in civic life.
George Lovejoy has recovered from illness. Lenten services set for Wednesday and Friday at 8 pm in St Michael's church. Frank Read family moved to Loomis Street near Bedford depot. Willigan Beals family to occupy North Road residence recently vacated by Frank Tead. High school students still use trains to Lexington high school due to suspended car line. Valentine party held at Church of Christ vestry last Saturday. Electric car lines to Lexington Concord and Billerica remain closed after storm, postponing St Michael's whist party and town hall dance.
At the caucus last Saturday evening George Peterson was nominated to replace Cuy Strahan as constable. John Kavanaugh Herbert Clark Edward Rand and Fred Cook were renominated. Carlos T. Kimball was nominated for the school committee. Renominations were also made for Charles Jenks moderator Abbott R. Webber town clerk and A R Bacon superintendent of roads.
The Fargo Forum in North Dakota laments excess and discontent in American life. It contrasts abundance of diamonds, silk, and luxury with a lack of alarm clocks, aprons, producers, and savings. The piece calls for real effort and democratic common humanity.
Patrick Fitzgerald is away ill. Akroyd Post 132 Legion meeting postponed. Ash Wednesday services at Holy Trinity church. Plumber Leon Auclair blocks his newly bought building. Frank Tillo beat Al Calzone in Framingham club in twelve rounds. Henry Carter elected assistant assessor Ward 65. Fred B Sherman elected VP of Massachusetts Laundry Association at American House event.
Friends announce Dr. Carl Persons has been appointed to the staff of St. Joseph Hospital in New Bedford as a pedic surgeon. He previously served as a physician at the day free and as examining physician for the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Dr. Persons holds a solid professional standing in New Bedford, recently rejoining civilian practice after U. S. Army service.
The sewing club from the drawers-in room of Assabet mills entertained Monday night at the home of Selectman and Mrs Frank Binks on Garfield street. A social hour followed by music and refreshments featured attendees including Miss Gertrude Connor Walter Olsen Mrs Thomas Grace Lauretta Rochlard Crotty Hazel Callahan Esther Lawson Ceceilia Kane.
Arthur Lowden works for South Acton Coal and Lumber. Mr and Mrs KE Pratt of Maplest are homebound by illness. Miss Margie Kimball improves after two weeks illness at her West street home. Mrs George Hodges left for Newport Vermont to visit her sister ill Mrs Curtis. Miss Evelyn Tape of Cliftendall visited Mr and Mrs Harmon Rudolph Martin street. Mrs Emma Quimby left for Schenectady New York to visit son Russell and wife for several weeks. Mrs Kate Bumpus and daughter Lizzie sick at School street home now able to be about. L S C universalist church turkey supper on Washingtons Birthday postponed. Mrs Helen M H Cummings returns to grammar school after prolonged illness. Frank H J of Littleton convalescing at Mass Homeopathic Hospital Boston after operation. Robert Gorton of Brookline died in his 58th year. Gorton bought Randall farm from John Stevenson then sold to Harold Reynolds who farms it. School children gave an entertainment in Exchange Hall with recitations music and drama. Knight new superintendent attended. program held by Parent-Teachers Association led by Mrs Bertha Lowden. Teachers praised for their faithful work.
The notice reports the Sudbury family of Mr and Mrs Joseph Way in Stoneham welcoming a third daughter at their home. Garfield’s health remains fragile after prolonged confinement. Frank Burr is at home sick and local roads begin opening after storms and wreckage. Church friends send a sunshine box to Aunt Etta in Portmouth New York with parcels letters and money for flowers.
William Connolly a longtime South Sudbury resident died in Framingham hospital on February 12 after a week’s illness. He worked as a gate tender for the B M R R crossing on State Road. Survived by two sisters Mrs Mary Taft and Miss Kate Connolly of Saxonville and brother John Connolly. Funeral services were held at his late home with burial in Framingham.
Mennonites in Canada challenge compulsory education by sending children to parochial schools. A Saskatchewan teacher has sat at her desk since September 1, awaiting pupils who do not attend the public classroom. The notice hints at ongoing regional dispute over schooling rights and religious education.
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