Health Question for Mothers About Rugged Children
Mothers wonder why some children are not rugged and hardy. The article notes health issues in several cases and hints at underlying causes affecting vitality.
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1917
Page
3
Mothers wonder why some children are not rugged and hardy. The article notes health issues in several cases and hints at underlying causes affecting vitality.
Commonwealth probate notice directs heirs and creditors of John Deane late of Maynard to appear in Cambridge Middlesex on February 26 1917 at 9 AM. William H. Priest seeks letters of administration without bond. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in Maynard Enterprise. Witness James McIntire Register I 5 1917.
Middlesex Probate Court summons heirs and creditors of Eirza M Howe late of Sudbury to show cause why administration should not be granted Buckley F Howk of Sudbury named as administrator. Citation to be published weekly in Sudbury Enterprise for three weeks with final notice before court. Winess Charles J McIntire Esquire First Judge.
Middlesex probate court requires interested parties to appear February 23 1917 at nine in the forenoon to show cause why the first account of administratrix Margaret Rouillard in the Mary M. Wayne estate should not be allowed. Notices must be published weekly for three weeks in the Acton Enterprise and mailed to known interested persons seven days before the hearing. Witness Judge Charles J. McIntire at Cambridge January 31, 1917.
A Concord meeting at Roger Sherman Hoar's home formed a Milk Producers association with David Sheehan as president and Arthur A. Magurn as secretary treasurer. Sheehan will attend Middlesex County's meeting in Worcester, then a State meeting in Boston on Feb 22. A second wheelings event is planned next Saturday in Finigan and Magura auction rooms as they canvass for new members.
Rev Enoch F Bell spoke to the Trinitarian Brotherhood on a program named A League to Produce Peace. He urged a world Christian missions network built on mutual understanding. He said wars are temporary and missionaries use music, including a harmonica demonstration in Japan, to uplift people.
A pretty dancing party was held in the town hall Friday evening by the Concord High School Athletic Association. Matrons Mrs. William W. Weeden Mrs. Adelbert B. Messer Miss Sarah A. Loomis Miss Lillian E. Wier and Mrs. Kenneth Clark led the event. The committee included James W. Carr chairman James P. Borland Harold Cabot Gardner W. Russell James B. Wood Miss Laura Curley Charlotte Johnson Dorothy E. Messer Miriam Russell Ruth H. Wood. They were assisted by Ralph Hemenway Herbert Pickard Mahlon Foley and Warren Miller. The Riverside orchestra of Maynard supplied the music, keeping dancers busy all evening.
The Concord Woman's club will hold its regular meeting Monday afternoon February 26 in the Trinitarian church. Rev. A M Rihbany will lecture on The Foreigner in America. Mrs Cyrus B Adams is chairman of the committee for this meeting.
A Sunday evening gathering of the Guild of the First Parish heard Carl B. Wetherell speak on Young People's meetings for the Isle of Shoals. Wetherell, president of the South Middlesex Federation Y P R U and Isle of Shoals committee chair, delivered an engaging address.
Milton Academy won 4 to 1 at the Milton Academy rink on Saturday afternoon. Hastings Gorham and Humphrey starred for Milton while Newman and Thayer led Middlesex in a strong showing.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Trinitarian Church held its monthly meeting in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon. Members listed include Mrs. Robert Ballard Miss Nora Brown Miss Marion Jenkins Mrs Annie J Long and others.
The Concord Minute Men staged The Adventure of Lady Ursula a romantic comedy by Anthony Hope at Monument hall on Thursday and Friday evenings. Mrs. A B Hitchcock Jr led as Lady Ursula Barrington with strong support from Mrs. George Keyes and others. music by the Boston Philharmonic drew encores. The production featured period costumes, four pretty scenes, and an ensemble performance by local residents.
The annual guest night of the West Acton Woman's Club met at the Baptist church February 12 with about 120 attendees. President Mrs. B. J. Hall welcomed guests as J. T. Harbour spoke on Blessed Be Humor, calling himself a disciple of cheerfulness. Mrs. Roy Whitcomb of Malden sang several songs, and Caterer Anderson of Hudson provided a luncheon of salads, rolls, ic es and coffee before a social period.
About fifty villagers and guests from Boxboro attended a turkey supper in Acton Centre hosted by local men at the town hall. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Whitcomb, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Wetherbee, and many others such as Rev. C. L. Pierce, Norman Campbell, and Prescott Burroughs. The hospitality was praised as exceptional and memorable.
The first Old Folks dance in Concord Junction drew over 400 attendees with about 150 couples on the floor at Association hall. The Colonial orchestra provided music for 20 dances as spectators watched the grand march led by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Lawton.
The Concord Forum wrapped up its series with Rev. Harry F. Ward delivering The Human Side of Industry in the town hall Sunday afternoon. Ward, head of the Methodist Federation for Social Service, drew questions after the address as Rev. Arthur W. Stone provided two songs and Rev. Smith Owen Dexter led the session followed by a community sing.
Saturday afternoon sport drew a good audience as two horses raced along a snowy road from near the cemetery to Centrallq. The black four year old driven by Arthur Bariteau and Fred Grenier’s well known driving colt, steered by Carl Wesley, impressed spectators. Carl Wesley’s handling earned praise from onlookers and owner Mr. Grenier. A. H. Gilmore followed with an exhibition drive using a sturdy stopper.
Edgar C. Mead of Boxboro attended the funeral in Ayer for his mother Mrs Louisa R Mead who died at age 83 The service was held Thursday afternoon and attendees from Boxboro included Mr and Mrs B C Steele F W Dodge and J R Priest The body returned to Boxboro on Friday for burial.
The Ladies' Union will hold its regular meeting Friday afternoon February 23 at 2 o clock. The president wishes to thank all who contributed to the successful chicken pie supper.
Town reports distributed Friday. Frank Burrill visited relatives in Lynn on Sunday. Students enjoy bi monthly vacation this week. Miss Ethel Shaughnessy of Belmont and Miss Lena Coughlin of Lowell visited. Lenten services at Help of Christians church set for Wednesday and Friday at 7 45. Miss May Curley slowly recovering from recent Deaconess Hospital operation.
The annual parish reunion at St Michael's Church ran from afternoon into the night with an 8 to 9 concert by the orchestra and dancing until midnight. Supper was served in the lower hall and many residents from nearby towns attended for a pleasant evening.
Dr Hall Staples who was bedbound two weeks ago underwent back surgery at his home Thursday. The procedure was performed by Dr Howard Hamblin of Maynard and Dr Walcott of Concord. He is slowly recovering with a trained nurse in attendance and friends hope for a speedy convalescence.
Mrs David Bezanson left her home Saturday night when she fell near the door. She broke her right wrist and, after returning inside, fainted and struck her head breaking her glasses and injuring her eye. Dr Tasker treated the injuries.
At a Feb 9 meeting in Astomigiy hall Union school a Red Cross branch was formed with officers Mrs H D Lyons chairwoman Mrs J R Comley secretary and Mrs Rosg K Whiton treasurer The next meeting will be held in town hall Friday evening and the first lecture will be given by Dr Ross K Whiton Also a Bedford delivery clerk position is advertised at 91 Moody St Waltham MA via Mr Stover.
Mrs. William Chisholm of Concord called on friends here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Knowlton spent last week at the home of the former's sister, Mrs. George H. Watson at Lowell.
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