UMMER NIGHT’S DREAM CAST FOR CONCORD HIGH PLAY
A fragmentary Concord High playbill lists cast members for A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Ethel Brown as Queen of the Amazons Lysander Eliz. Dempsey and Molly Harlow in love with Demetrius. Other names include Mary W Sheehan Helen Deacon Christine MacAuley and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ummer
Concord High
Lyta
Ethel Brown
Bgeus
Lysander
Eliz. Dempsey
Demetrius Molly Harlow
Mary W Sheehan
Lazy Rudd
Robin Goodfelow
Ger
Hannon Helen Deacon
Margaret Is
Christine MacAuley
Harchard
Catherine Wiles
Arten
Dorothy _ MacRae
Mary Jeanor “Twitchell
Mary Ethel MacLean
Sophie Oyzabeth Blodgett
Lossom
Mary
McAufley
Doris “Graham
Moth
Mace Attendants List for Play at Veterans' Building
Eleanor Cooke lists Carméla Lérmhbardo Josephine Parisi Mary Dalton Edna Moulton as attendants for a theatre piece. The cast includes Dwight Joslin Theseus James Denton Lysander Hermia Norman Spencer Demetrius Gordon Cunningham Philostrate Quince Snug Snout Starveling Flute Bottom and others at the Veterans' Building at high hour Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Joslin
Theseus
Duke of
Athens
Norman Scherer
Hgeus
Hermia
James Denton Lysander
Norman Spencer S
Demetrius
Gordon Cunningham Philostrate
Hlert
Raymond Elliott Snout
Wall
Robert McAuley Starveling
Moon
Edward McCaffrey
Bellows
William Auér Bottom
Daniel Keyes
Veterans’ Building
Concord News Highlights Local Events and Personal Notices
Charles R Borland recovering after operation at Phillips House Concord Musical Club meets with Mrs Chas W Cheney Middlesex School Faculty prepares to occupy River Road house after wedding First Lieut John E Mutty called to two weeks active duty at Camp Holabird Maryland Delegates to State Conference of Legion Auxiliary attend Hotel Kimball Springfield Washington’s Birthday February 11 visiting day for Peter Bulkeley teachers William C Goff and family to exhibit dogs at 28th Eastern Dog Club Show Boston Garden Also featured are Bar Brussiet and Afghan Hound images in Boston Sunday papers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County Extension Service
Granville Holden
Eugenie Marie Foss
George Hunt
Leg
Kimball
Springfield
Washington
Racanay
Peter Bulkeley
John E Mutty
Camp Holabird
Maryland
Francis H. Clark Dies at Concord Home After Ill Health
Francis Henry Clark longtime Concord resident and former Shawmut Bank employee dies at Barretts Mill Road home after a paralytic shock. He was born June 16 1852 in Winchester and lived much of his life in Woburn. Survived by his wife Celia A. Stearns. one infant son predeceased him. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at his home with Rev George Loring Thurlow officiating. burial Woodbrook Cemetery Woburn.
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Concord
Mass
Francis Henry Clark
National Shawmut Bank
Boston
Barretts Mill Road
Clark
Winchester
John P
Catherine S. (Keith) Clark
New England
Newburyport
Mr. Clark
Woburn
Shawmut Bank
Travelig
Minute Tapioca Company
Woodbrook Cemetery
Widows of Two Soldiers Buried in Concord Area
The widows of two Grand Army Men were laid to rest in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Sunday afternoon. Margaret A. Maker, widow of Andrew R. Maker and former Old Concord Post commander, died within a day of Elizabeth Brown Worthley who died in Lowell. Worthley, 80, lived in Concord until three years ago. her service was at the First Parter Meeting House with Rev. Ralph Lorsworthy officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleepy Hollow
Margaret A. Maker
Andrew R. Maker
Old ‘Concord Post
Elizabeth Brown ‘Worthley
Lowell
Parter
Ralph L. Norsworthy
Highland Union Methodist~ Episcopal Church
Wallace RB. Conant
Concord
Worthley
Maker
Aver
Karl R. Jones
Mainst
South Acton
George Loring Thurlow
Willard Swimmer Returns After Prominent Swim Meet
Willard Swimmer from Spring Road returned home after competing in a notable event in Seie de Spon. The report notes his presence and the local reaction to his performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ar “Willard Swimmer
Spring Road
Piome i
Seie de Spon
P T A Meeting in Bedford Holds Rainy Evening Play
Despite a steady downpour, Bedford P T A gathered in the school auditorium for a meeting led by president Mrs. Sullivan. A rainbow play by a Springfield teacher depicted home and school solving a boy’s expression problem, with Mrs. Houghton and Mrs. Diljegren in roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Springfield
Miss Dickenson
Miss Whalen
Miss Thompson
Miss Harrington
Mss Sundquist
Miss Spooner
Edward Mason
Winchester
Mass
Mason
Bedford P. T. A
Concord healer nurse Betty Swift injuries ski jump Nashawtuc Hill
Miss Betty Swift daughter of Mrs Howard P Swift is rapidly recovering from a knee injury suffered while Ski jumping on Nashawtuc Hill. Through Mrs Howard P Swift Captain John Rogers formerly of Jonesport Maine has leased the property of Benjamin Andersdon 233 Main Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Swift
Howard P.swift
Nashawtuc Hill
iThrough
Howard P. Swift
John Rogers
Jonesport
Maine
Benjamin Andersdon
Main Street
Legion Auxiliary Plans Public Whist Party for Welfare Fund
The Woman's Auxiliary Unit 158 of James J. Mansfield Post A L met in the DA R Chapter House with President Mrs Granville Holden presiding. They scheduled a public whist party for Monday evening in the Veterans Building to benefit the Welfare Fund. refreshments were provided by Mrs Horton Edmands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary Unit
James J. Mansfield Post
A. L
Da’r Chapter
Granville Holden
Veterans
Horton Edmands
Unitarian Laymen's League Meet Discusses Early History Tercentenary
Concord Chapter met in the vestry of the First Parish meeting house on Friday evening with President Whitney S. Smith presiding. Allen French delivered an insightful talk on Sidelights On Our Early History and the Tercentenary, followed by discussion and questions. A social hour with refreshments closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Unitarian Laymen’s League
Pres
Whitney S. Smith
Allen French
Concord P T A to Hear Mrs Morley on Child Guidance
Concord Parent Teacher Association schedules next Monday February 24 at Peter Bulkeley School to inspect its new addition. Mrs Ruth D Morley of Massachusetts Agricultural College Amherst will speak on Child Guidance followed by a round table conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Parent Teacher Association
Peter Bulkeley
Ruth D. Morley
Massacchusetts Agricultural College
Tercentenary Bridge Party by DAR in Chapter House
The Tercentenary Bridge party under Old Concord DAR will be in the new auditorium at the Chapter House on Wednesday afternoon February 26. Committee in charge includes Mrs. Wallace B. Conant chairwoman and members Mrs. Augustus L. Morse of Maynard Mrs. George R. Blinn of Bedford Mrs. Paul L. Brown of Littleton Mrs. George Hustin of Littleton Mrs. Arthur Blanchard of Acton and Mrs. Warren P. Goddard of West Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Concord
Wallace
B. Conant
Augustus L. Morse
Maynard
George R. Blinn
Bedford
Paul L. Brown
Littleton
George Hustin
Arthur Blanchard
Acton
Warren P. Goddard
West Cooneford
Emerson Hospital Aid Society Elects New Officers
The fifth annual Emerson Hospital Aid Society meeting at the town hall elected Mrs. Charles G. Edgarton to succeed Mrs. Brooks as president. Mrs. Wisner I. Mark was chosen vice president with Mrs. Alexander Cameron continuing as secretary and Farnham W. Smith succeeding Robert Bower as treasurer. Council members include Mrs. Erick 4H. Chase Dr. Philip T. Flavin Mrs. Rex A. Morgan Mrs. Walter T. Stanton and Mrs. Victor Kotita filling the unexpired term of Mrs. Carl Stockbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Hospital
Emerson Hospital Aid Society
Arthur B. Brooks
Charles G. Edgarton
Brooks
Wisner I. Mark
West Concord
Alexander Cameron
Farnham W. Smith
Robert Bowser
Erick 4H. Chase
Philip T. Flavin
Rex A. Morgan
Walter T. Stanton
Victor Kotita
Maynard
Carl. Stockbridge
School of Missions Opens Tonight with Guest Speaker
The School of Missions holds a session at Trinitarian Congregational Chapel tonight. Rev. A V Bliss speaks on the Indian. The surprise feature will be the Men's Club quartet including P Thorps H Parka Mate Goodwin and Thomas Dodd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Missions
Middlesex School Hockey Closes Season Against St Mark's
Concord report notes Middlesex School hockey six ending its season with a final game versus St Mark's School at Southboro. Also covered is the Middlesex Extension Service East Quarter Unit meeting at Justamere Farm hosted by Mrs. E H Parks. Miss Bernice N Stillman led a discussion on preparing and planning community meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
St. Mark's School
Southboro
Middlesex Extension Service In Agriculture and Home Economics
E H. Parks
Justamere Farm
Bernice N.stillman
Extension Service
Trinitarian Congregational Church Notices Concord MA
The Concord Trinitarian Congregational church announces events from February 19 to 23. A Thursday sewing meeting of the Woman's Union is led by Mrs BD Tuttle with 2 30 pm talk by Mrs Mary R Carver on Our Project for 1930. Sunday services include 9 30 am Sunday school 10 45 am morning service and a 7 pm Young Peoples Club. A School of Missions talk by Dr. Wilder of India is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Seeaster
Pathnidge Root
Boston
Council of Feder
Versalist
An J Torsleff
Pythias
Pythians
Maynard
Turkey
K Jonés
South Manchest
Bme
Ralph Maple
Boy Scouts
Cer
Ralph Keralid
Andrew J
Concord
Mass
Sootyns
Thurio
Woman’s Union
BD Tuttle
Mary ‘R Carver
Young Peoples Club
School of Missions
Dr. Wilder
India
W. Edward Lamb
Mrs Mary Buskin Jones Rites Held at Concord
The body of Mrs Mary Buskin Jones, wife of Wilmot R Jones, who died at Cornwall on Hudson in her 63rd year, was brought to Concord today. Funeral services were held at the Trinitarian Congregational Chapel with Dr Rufus M Jonés of Haverford College officiating. Mr and Mrs Jones established the Mill Brook School in Concord and have many friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Buskin Jones
Wilmot R Jones
Cornwall-on-Hudson
Concord
Rufus “M -Jonés
Haverford College
Jones
Mill Brook School
Mary Ellis rites held in Concord with burial at Sleepy Hollow
Mrs. Mary Hillis Ellis died earlier this decade and funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Concord Home for the Aged with Rev. George L Turley officiating. Burial followed in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. She was born in Weston in 1855, married Ezra B. Ellis, lived in Middleboro then Concord, survived by one sister. A ten to fifteen degree cold snap was noted by the local weather observer in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellis
Mary Hillis
Concord
Ase
Walden Street
George “.L. Tiurlow
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Sleepy Hollow
Ellis
Weston
Oscar
Catherine (Philips) Divelly
Ezra B. Elli
Middleboro
Henry B.josin
Fred A. Town
Cooperative Observer
United States Weather Bureau
Legion Auxiliary Whist Party Funds Boost Welfare Fund
The American Legion Auxiliary James J. Mansfield Post welfare fund received a substantial increase from a whist party Monday evening at the Veterans building. Committee in charge included Miss Katherine Hayes chairman, Miss Mary Flavin, Mr. J William Byron, Miss Mary Tobin, Mrs. David Hayes and Mrs William J Crossley.
Women’s Parish Association hears on Understanding Human Nature
The Women’s Parish Association of the First Parish met in the vestry with President Mrs. Charles G. Figarton presiding and Rev. Robert H. Schacht Jr. delivering the talk Understanding Human Nature. Mrs. Anna Ingraham described the Sparta Agricultural and Industrial Institute and the association’s mission support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’ S Parish ‘Association
Women's Parish Association of the First Parish
Charles G. Figarton
Robert H. Schacht Jr
Unitarian Church
Needham
Anna Ingraham
Sparta
Agricultural and Industrial Institute
Lincoln Birthday program at Bedford schools honors history
Pupils from both Bedford schools presented a Lincoln Day program in the auditorium with scripture reading, the Lord’s Prayer, flag salute and America, followed by recitations and songs. Grade V Olive Cole and Archie Smith led, Virginia Eisenhauer read Gettysburg Address, and other grades performed Lincoln related pieces. The event closed with America the Beautiful sung by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Dodge
Redding
Singer of America
Olive Cole
Archie Smith
Frank ‘White
Abraham ‘Lincoln
Miss Whalen
Vivien Dickenson
Amer‘ea the Beautiful
Thevs
Ladies Auxiliary Whist Party Signaled for March 14
The Maynard Ladies Auxilliary A O H will hold a whist in the Masonic Hall on March 14. The Board of Health organized last night with Guyer Fow Wr. as chairman and Miss Mary Ward RN as secretary, William Baron as other member. Ralph Fletcher stated that the J A Mac Pierson store will close on Washingtons birthdays and all legal holidays this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic ‘Hall
Board of Health
Guyer Fow Wr
Mary Ward
R. N
Wm. Baron Ig
Otter
Ralph Fletcher
J. A. MacPierson
Ashington
Benefit Whist for Legion Auxiliary Held at Mrs Fitzpatrick's
A bridge whist social was hosted at Mrs Joseph Fitzpatrick's Brooke Street home to benefit the Legion Auxiliary. Highlights included organizers Mrs Lena Downey and James V Sweeney with others. A public whist social is announced for Odd Fellows on Monday evening March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Brooke Street
Legion Auxiliary
Léna Downey
James V. Sweehey
Annie Thompson
Raymond Jones
John Udell
Auxiliary
Odd’ Fellows
Hartwell Spa and Lunch Room Opens at 4-6 Waltham Street
Hartwell announces this week the opening of the Hartwell Spa and Lunch Room at 4 6 Waltham Street. Mr Hartwell brings business experience and has engaged Mrs Lydia Vitanen to run the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwell
Hartwell Spa
Waltham Street
Lydia Vitanen
Maynard H S Beats Leominster H S in Narrow Basketball Win
Maynard High School upset Leominster High School 24 to 16 at Leominster Gym. Maynard led all game with strong defense and sharp shooting from Fairbanks and Zapareski. Leominster seconds fell 13 to 8 in a tight second half as Maynard preserved the lead throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayniart
Maynard
H. S
Leominster H. S
Fingard
Fairbanks
Zapareski
Harris
Paine
Leominster
Maynard H. S
WIESE
Espe
Evra Eo E
Garland
Cys
Eee
Kochnowicz Rb
Zapareski Ib
Eau
H. Ss
Gis
Fis
Furbush
Nate
Swanson
Community program at the church praised by Grange members
The session featured quartet and duet singing with piano and violin, plus a comical playlet Wild Nell. All attendees joined in familiar songs displayed on the screen by a stereopticon lantern.
Post No 221 Hosts Whist and Bridge Party
Town Hall hosted a whist and bridge event on Friday evening. Mrs. Harry Hartwell won first in Whist with Mrs. Esther Sullivan, and Mr. H. Delory won first in Bridge with Mrs. Alice French. Eleven other prizes listed for various players. Refreshments served by members. a good time enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Post No. 221
Harry ‘Hartwell
Esther, Sullivan
H. Delory
Alice Frénch
Katherine Hodgen
E. Read
E.jones
Eleanor Maguire
Sosephine Christie
M. McFerland
E. Cloutier
Harry Hartwell
Meértie Jones
Mente ‘Ench
Consolaton
Bridge
Margaret Harrington
Geo Jaymes
Local 4 H Poultry Egg Production Winners Named
Local 4 H era honors winners in the poultry club egg production contest for the month. The students listed achieved flocks averaging fifteen or more eggs per bird including Lee onR beck Monet Chisholm Forest Hartin Maynard Roland L Hatch Marsh h Bedford P Plastridge Lachut Dracut Alec alance Sehby Pete Valle Natice David Young South Ac ton Gordon Whitney Westford Walter Teens Reading Robert Hildreth Westford Gordon Mitchell Harry Em on Fram ingham William Endres Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry Club
Ree- Lee Onr Beck
Monet Chisholm
Northese Forest
Hartin
Maynard
Roland L Hatch
Reading
Marsh H
Bedford
P. Plastridge
Foe Lachut
Dracut
Alei Alance
Sehby
Péte Valle
Natice
David. Young
South Acton
Gordon Whitney
Westford
Walter Teens
Robert Hildreth
Gordon
Henry B ' m Mitchell
Harry Emon
Framingham
William Endres
Paris Talks on New Government Amid Cold Report
Paris reports show Premier Dochergue discussing possible formation of a new government with a top aide after a brief London parley outline. a limited admission noted. In Boston similar confusion surrounds Republican leaders and a former governor regarding Teply’s icy stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dochergue
Tardiew
London
Boston
Boston Police under probe over bootleg and gun trouble
A federal grand jury urged further investigation into Boston police activity amid charges that the city is a haven for bootleggers gamblers and gunmen. The panel noted the Gangland depiction by Walter Ligget as unfounded and singled out statements from taxi drivers newspapermen and officers as sources. Oliver B. Garrett testified among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
INS
Allen
Ciine Rampant
Walter Ligget
Federal
Titled Former So-Called Czar of Boston Police Vice
A fragment notes a former high ranking official described as the so called czar of the Boston police vice and liquor squad. The text hints at controversy or decline in his role and public perception. No dates or further details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czar
Boston Police Vice and Liquer
Garment Strike Demonstrators Arrested Near Cloak Makers Office
Eight women and girls and three men were arrested in Kealand Street during a demonstration by striking garment workers and sympathizers. One man faced assault and battery charges while two women were charged with distributing literature and obstructing traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
INS
Cloak Manufacturers Association
Kealand Street
Hens Claim Hans Killed and Missing Along River Road
Reports allege a number of Hans were killed and several others missing from Wilm Clement along River Road. An investigation notes a disturbance occurred around 7 pages into the event, with local authorities citing a chaotic scene and ongoing inquiries led by Hudson Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilm Clement
River Road
M . Hudson
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Charles R. Borland
Phillips House
Ton
Clut
Chas
Cheney
Elm Street
D. A. Baldwin
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Middlesex School
River Read
Carlisle
Harry A Garfield
Francis.h. Glark
Concord, Mass
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Laymen’s League
Wilmot R. Jones
Clarantra
Spring “Roads
New
N.H
Winchester Mass
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Hillside Ave
Badgar Elder
Concord Road
Arlington - Symes Tome Ee Co
Boston Police Department
Inet
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Department Store Marlborough
Cheramy
Meee Ron
St. Jean’s Hall
Marlboro
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Marlboro Bears
Whitey Bernet
Billy Kane
Hop Rippel
Druse
Joe Tisdell
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