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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1927
Page
5
The third open formum meeting convened Wednesday evening at the Trinitarian Congregational church. Howard Jacobs on led discussion exploring what is most interesting in the world and how Christian religion relates to them.
The seventh annual reunion and dinner of the Concord State Guard Veterans Association is held tonight at the Colonial Inn. An entertainment follows the supper. The executive committee includes Commander William Co. Robus of Lincoln, Vice Commander Jardner W. Lawrence of Concord, Adjutant Winthrop T. Hodges of Concord, Quartermaster Weldo P. Zapham of Concord Junction, Alan A. Kennedy of Concord Junction, John M. Keyes and Everett Thorpe of Concord.
Concord Grange No 150 patrons husbandry held a Valentine Costume Party in the vestry of the First Parish Meeting House on Tuesday evening last week. Mrs John Bordman Concord Mrs Anabelle Gerow Concord Junction and Mr Raymond of Lexington judged. first prize to Mrs Helen Byron for best costume second to Mrs Catherine Culkins.
The Concord Musical Club met with Mrs. John M. Abbott on Tuesday afternoon February 15 drawing a large crowd of members and guests. Tea and fancy ices followed the musical program. Mrs. Charles FE Brown and Mrs. Samuel Merwin served as poorers. The Men's Club of the Trinitarian Congregational church held a nearly hundred member supper in Panquet hall with Frank Price as chairman. Major Joseph Murray US Marines gave a talk on Nicaragua. American Legion James J Mansfield Post to install new officers tomorrow at Veterans Building with Howard B Daniela named commander after Elmer L Joslin.
Concord High School relay team of Norman Davis Edward Plefinet Romeo DeCieco and David Robin defeated Beverly High by 16 yards at the third annual Interscholastic Meet under Phillips Andover Academy at Case Memorial Gymnasium Andover. Everett Weygant, boys' physical director, oversees events and future meets with Newton High and High School Alumni.
The Executive Board of the West Concord Woman's Club met at the president Mrs. H L Day's home on Commonwealth Ave last Wednesday afternoon for a business conference followed by a social hour and refreshments. At the next regular meeting Friday afternoon the children of members will be special guests.
Concord residents heard Town Reports and discussed warrant articles as the Finance Committee met in the Court House. The Week’s events included church groups gathering Thursday afternoon and Walden Royal Arch Chapter planning a 7 o'clock meeting led by Irving G. Dart with Mrs Duncan Chaip ran directing.
The Rambler's Club honored a dancer at Weston Town Hall on Saturday evening with a committee led by Edward Finan and including Mike Connorton Julia Manisfield Margaret Collis Dorothy Flavin James Ryan and Joseph McKenna for a pleasant affair. Samuel Merwin directs the Friendly Society of Weston in presenting In the Next Room on March 11 and 12 following the Concord Players 1926 success.
Rehearsals progress well for the Concord Players spring show to be staged at Vet Wins hall from March 31 to April 2. The cast includes Mrs John M Abbott and Mrs Henry M Cleveland among others with D Ripley Gage and Dr Stanton Gartieta in the lineup. Noted is the challenge of choosing a fitting title for the recently written play. The Concord High School orchestra, directed by R N Hudspeth, will assist at the performances.
Rev Dr Cleland of the Trinitarian Congregational Church preached on the open forum topic at the Sunday morning service. The Christmas Seals Committee reports 414.63 in 1926 sales and plans to aid school furnishings and summer camps for underweight children.
The interclass meet directed by Mary T. Sargent at Concord High reports three records broken. Junior Ruth Wigette won the high jump and Mildred Murray topped the running events, with Elizabeth Myers, Maude Tompkins, and Alta Wiggins among top finishers.
The Concord Musical Club met at Mrs. John M. Abbot home on Elm Street with outside artists Adeline Packard Tollesen and Hazel Théodorowicz on viola, joined by Marion Barker violin and Samuel Merwin piano. Piano numbers by Gaylord Church Curniin and Alfred Wheeler were performed, with Eleanor Ballou Short and Wallace B. Codant singing accom panied by Uhler. Refreshments served by Saritivel Merwin and Charles E. Brown. Division 44 whist party of Ancient Order of Hibernians held at Monument Hall, with prizes to Frank Greenley, Gertrude Martell, Hannah Morley, Eva Dee, Annie Hayes, and consolation to Martin Tobin.
Registrars held final session in Town Hall adding 26 voters to the list. Precincts show 1 1787 registered, 973 voters active, 5 fewer than last year. Overall registration stands at 2700 with 14 women and 11 men added.
The Concord High School Forum met in Eaton Hall Friday afternoon with president Eric Smith presiding. Secretary Margaret Tobin read the previous meeting records and Governor Fuller's birthday and Washingtons were noted. partial garbled text follows.
Division 56 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held a whist party in Monument hall Thursday to benefit the Workitic Royal Home of Newton. Prize winners included Mrs Grate Be Davis, Mrs Charles BR Rodway, Miss Mary O Connor, R. H. McDowall, D. A Suprent, and William McCarthy. Old fashioned dancing followed the whist in a large, pleased gathering.
The paper notes a congregational church event series led by Rev Gail Cleland Phé Dr Suntay with a midweek discussion on What Can We Do to Rid Work of Strife. Young People's Club meeting on a Wednesday includes leader Norméin Sheret and topic How Shall We Think of God March 1 at 7 20 PM. The Boys Club event is listed for Wednesday March 27 at 4 5 PM and midweek service prepares for Holy Communion.
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