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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1925
Page
2
The State Department of the American Legion seeks refund of war bonus land funds to towns and cities. Money was raised by a $3 poll tax and the state ran a surplus of about $2,000,000 after bonuses were paid.
Selectmen consider a March meeting to set aside funds for a memorial to ex service men funded by a state refund. They also plan Brown and Parker Street improvements with $2000 from town, state, and county each, totaling about $21,000 per street. Brown Street would become a through road, reducing railroad crossings for Acton-bound traffic. Parker Street would extend from Papermill corner to Glenwood Cemetery.
A lively interest in the Christian Endeavor Society emerged in recent weeks as Red and Blue teams competed. The Red team won the contest, with enthusiasm noted among participants and supporters at the event.
The Red Team earned a four chicken pattie supper at Con gregational church on Saturday evening. Capt Pearl McAustin led Reds with Carrie money James Leithead Frances Archer Lillian Holmes Ethel Carlson and Norman Nordberg as teammates. Capt Flea hor Aithead’s group included Mrs F P Plage Mrs Leasie McGarty Ernest Lawson Herbert Young Ethel Bitterworth Ethel Nordberg and Percy Dunlop. A fifteen member delegation from the local C Society attended the Middlesex Local KB convention at Concord Junction on Monday afternoon.
Middlesex bowling squad declared superior as they defeated A O H at Maynard alleys. Capt Eddie White directed the attack while George Lynch led all scores with a 104 as Roy Lent and Hugh Connors added singles. series tied 1-1 ahead of the deciding third game.
The Lion's Paw Club celebrated Washington's Birthday Saturday in Masonic Hall banquet room with a roast beef supper attended by over 100 members. A RC Rousell Cole presided as the program, featuring Ma ries in Oriental dances, soprano James, and Ollie West with Sue Smith in cabaret numbers. Richard Allen organized the setup with club members assisting. Frank S. Binks handled decorations.
Dr Hsieh of Chautauqua delivered a Sunday afternoon lecture at Union Local Church. He spoke on Chinese society and women’s progress, praised American missionary work, and urged unity between China and America while sharing anecdotes about Scots and Chinese life. The event raised 27.25 for a Chinese student fund.
Lenten season kicked off as Ash Wednesday services drew large congregations to St. Bernard's Church. Masses were held across the day with parishioners observing the start of the solemn period.
Morning ashes distributed after mass with afternoon and evening services planned. Evening service at 7 30 with ashes again at close of mass. St George's church held Lenten services at 4 and again at 7 p m today. Continuous Lenten season offerings noted.
An old advertisement touts Father John’s Medicine as a cold combatant and germ fighter. It claims to build energy, resist colds, cleanse impurities, and soothe the digestive lining with a gentle laxative effect while guaranteeing no alcohol or dangerous drugs. Over 69 years of success.
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