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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1925
Page
4
The Teachers College of Columbia University conducts crossword tests across schools to gauge educational value and brain development. Observers note that learning comes from practice and puzzles may boost word game skills while offering little organized knowledge, suggesting schools focus on broader subjects for general mental growth.
The piece argues buyers should value quality printing as it shapes buyer impressions and boosts returns. It cites a circular experiment showing 20 percent higher response to quality letters and notes fashion shifts toward shorter skirts, with British and American observers weighing in on taste and practicality.
The annual federal inspection of Company HL 182nd Infantry M.N.G. led by Capt. John Dolat will occur Monday afternoon into the evening at the State Armory.
Fragments show Trinity Church Concord Massachusetts with Rev Smith rector. Activities listed include Junior Auxiliary Jive L Mp Boy Scouts Sunday Jed 229 A.M. Holy Communion and Address at 10 A.M. Church School 11 A.M. Morning Prayer and Bible Study Tuesday Feb 248 2M Girl Friendly Society.
Concord Grange No 150 patrons of husbandry held a competitors night in White's hall on a Tuesday in February. Lecturer Miss Ruth Raymond led the women’s program featuring The Professors Magic Box and was aided by Beatrice Miner Edith Miner Florence Whitney Hilda Raymond Sylvia Moreau Cora Frank Mary King Mabel Howard Jolt Akers and Freeland Tuttle. Men’s group performed Holy Smoke Krazy Kat and What Street with Clare supported by Arthur Adan Trouhy Sheehan and Cora Seeking. their effort won the contest and banquet planned by the losers.
Hawthorne chapter No. 1% Owlet of the Eastern Star held its first meeting with Mrs. Ruth P. Wheeler as worthy matron and a newly installed officer corps. The session concluded with a social hour and refreshments served by committee chair Mrs. Helen J. Alien. A whist party is planned for the next meeting on Wednesday March 1.
Concord public schools announce an early spring vacation ending Feb 20 with sessions resuming Monday March 2. Staff and students return to classes after the closed period.
The lite ware class of the Con cord Women’s club met this afternoon at the home of Ripley Bartlett on Sudbury Road to study Bible poetry. A whist party will be held in White’s hall Thursday evening with prizes for ladies and gentlemen. President Arnold Westman and Martin Helsher in charge.
Alice Dowling of this town sails from Commonwealth Pier on the Royal Mail steamship Ohio with about five hundred pilgrims guided by Cardinal O Connell. A surprise send off hosted by Mrs Martha Duggan featured a musical program and lunch. Guests included Mrs Ellen M Keefe Mrs Mary Prendergast Mrs Winifred Fenry and others. Dowling plans a return visit to Ireland after the Rome journey.
The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr and Mrs Leonard C Robinson in the loss of their little daughter Elizabeth Mabel who died Wednesday from an attack of whooping cough. Born July 6 1922 she was two and a half years old. Funeral was held Friday at the Hubbard street home Rev Dr Cleland conducted the service and Mrs Wallace Connant sang. Burial was in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Floral offerings testified neighbor and friend sympathy.
The newly installed Commander John E. Loring presided at the United Spanish War Veterans Camp meeting in the Veterans Building. Plans discussed for the camp’s participation in the 190th anniversary celebration on April 19. The next camp meeting is set for Thursday March 12.
A letter from John Keefe in the Fiji Islands says his route to Sydney Australia progresses smoothly and he will join the U S consular service. It notes a likely arrival last week. George Burns alias George Carey, once known as Jack the Hugger, was jailed in Concord for assault and battery after a District Court appeal, sentenced in Superior Court to two years in the House of Correction.
Town reports spark interest as town meets to decide a modest warrant for March. Finance Committee slashes road department request from 74 503 46 to 62 000 and cuts repairs and new construction on Main Street. Schools and tree programs face reductions, with overall department asks totaling 315 737 38.
Mrs Rose Burnham wife of Abraham Burnham died Monday February 9 at 27 Sudbury Road. Funeral held Wednesday morning at St Bernard's Church at 8 o'clock with Rev Michael P Mahon. Organist Nellie Lee Donahue led the music. Burial followed in St Bernard's Cemetery. Mrs Burnham born in Manchester 35 years ago and lived in the town about fourteen years. Survived by husband and three children.
The Concord cooperative bank invites investors to begin now with one to ten dollars monthly before February 18 interest date, with March first as the call date. Also an auction at Wilson Stock Farm Carlisle Massachusetts on February 26 at 1.30 pm offers 10 tons of hay and roving stock for Estelle F Davis East Acton Massachusetts.
Concord Lodge of Elks met in Monument Hall Tuesday evening last week with Exalted Ruler George W. Mulcavey presiding as the corps performed the inventory rites on several candidates. The engagement is announced of Miss Mary Louis Hunt, daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Hunt, to Mr Robert Pennell Dakeshire, manager of the Brown train Co.
Con cord Grange No 160 patrons held a home whist party at Miss Ruth Ray noes Hubberd Street Thursday. Charley Turner and Miss Beatrice Miner won the prizes after an enjoyable evening. Eaton Hall hosted a Lincoln Washington program with Ada Chiabrandi Doris Gardner Margaret Sheehan Helen Peterson and others presenting readings.
Mrs Rose Burnham 35 wife of Abraham Burnham died Monday February 9 at her Sudbury Road home after a long illness. Survived by husband three children and parents Mr and Mrs Suprent of Concord and two brothers. Lived in Concord twelve years. Funeral service at St Bernard's Church Wednesday February 12 at 9 a.m. Requiem Mass celebrated by Fr Ryan. Prayers at grave by Rev Michael Mahon. Bearers Delor George Frederick Suprent and Gerald Finan all of Concord.
The Suprents and McBachern express heartfelt thanks to those who kindly assisted them during their recent bereavement. The message honors Mr and Mrs Frank Suprent and D A Suprent G A Suprent M M McBachern.
A lost book notice from February 12 1925 itemizes Book No 32824 as missing. The Middlesex Institution or Saw hogs is referenced with H W Hosmer as assistant treasurer in Concord Massachusetts.
The Concord High School Alumni dance took place in Veterans Hall on Friday February 13 under the Class of 1924. The hall featured bright costumes, youthful style, and lively music by Raygers Society Orchestra. Matrons were Mrs. Henry J Walcott, Mrs. Smith O Dexter, and Mrs. Warren B Goddard, with Mr. Warren B Goddard as patron. The steering committee included Gordon MacDonald as chair, with Misses Mary McWalter, Reba Walcott, Ann Hayes, and Messrs Lawrence, Clark, Roderick Nagle, and George Olson.
Old Concord Chapter D A R met at Vice Regent Towle’s home with Regent Morse presiding. Speaker Mrs George B E Merrill of Newton discussed if immigration is an asset or liability. Mrs Otis Forbush sang, accompanist Mine Antionette Watson. Delegates to Washington Continental Congress and State Conference were elected.
Morse regent and Mrs Fowler of Maynard led delegates to the Continental press. Vice Regent Mrs Towle and several others were selected as alternates. For the State Conference Morse Towle Bodman and Horton were named, with alternates from South to West and Littleton areas.
The First Parish in Concord hosts a union Vesper Service at the Meeting House on Sunday February 22 at 6 PM. Mrs. Eleanor Leutz Diemer, likely a soloist, will lead a central program following the service with assistance.
Ex a large selected roots fer 100 15.00 per 1000. H No 17 Strawberry plants 150 1000 Sprices on large quantities Wilfred Wheeler Concord Mass.
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