Concord News Roundup highlights local events and notices
Local column reports on Bates lodge annual bar at Colonial hall with Freidmans orchestra, community updates from Concord residents, school and church notices, a greenhouse fire loss, power restoration after sleet, and staff changes at the Municipal Electric Light Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal H. F. Bates
Maynard Lodge
Colonial Hall
Freidman
Orchestra of
Boston
Roland Flynnehag
Municipal Rtric Light Board
Peggie” Smith
New York
Stanwood E. Whitcomb
Concord
John W. Chase
Kenneth Cook
Cook
Marion Cook
Sudbury Road
Chas. W.prescott
Frank Pierce
Dorchester
Mr. Pierce
Hubbard Street
Charles Tolman
Annapolis
Chas. E. Tolman
Academy Lane
Roxbury
Naval Academy
Wilfrid Wheeler
Free motion picture series to be shown at Town Hall
The Middlesex County Bureau of Agriculture and Middlesex County Farm Bureau present a free movie event at Town Hall at 7 30 p m on Thursday Jan 19 under the auspices of the county agricultural board. The town attended the annual meeting at Ford Hall Boston on Dec 29 with reports speeches a banquet and moving pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County
Bowen of Agriculture
Middlesex County Bureau of Agriculture
Middlesex County Farm Bureau
Ford Hall
Boston
Red Cross Delivers Games to Groton Ex-Service Men
Money donated at the Armory funded a large variety of games for ex-service men in Groton and a Christmas box for two others. Edward Moore drove to Groton to deliver the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
The
Red Cross
Groton
Chelsea Naval
Edward Moore
Engagements announced for Towle Ware Towle Christie and Clark
Mrs. George W Towle announces the engagement of Gertrude Ware Towle to Robert Stuart Christie of New York. Mr Christie is son of Dr and Mrs H A Christie of South Acton. Miss Louie Hosmer of Bedford Street to James Clark of Barcrest, Standard Oil representative. Mrs Martin Fury announces the engagement of Mary to William Ryan captain Co H in overseas service, son of Michael Ryan. Capt Ryan has won high honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Towle
Gertrude Ware Towle
Robert Stuart Christie
New York
Christie
A. Christie
South Acton
Louie Hosmer
Mary Hosmer
Bedford Street
James Clark
Barcurest
Clark
Standard Oil
Martin Fury
Mary
Illiam Ryan
Co. H
Ryan
Michael Ryan
Thesex School
Capt
Motor sled amazes town as Barker rides at speed
George Barker, a local inventor, showcases a motor sled reaching 20 to 25 miles per hour. The device uses two small sleds at each end with a central motor bicycle engine providing motive power. Neighbors praise its novelty and the pleasure it brings to many in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barker
Hubbard’ St
Aepet
Women's Auxiliary to Elect Officers at Legion Armory
Annual meeting of the Women's Auxiliary in AL will be held at the American Legion armory on Walden Street Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. After the election a supper will be served. Members are urged to pay unpaid dues before the date and eligible individuals are invited to join and support a worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Auxiliary
The
American Legion
Waldenst
Jane
P T A Association Meeting Highlights Canadian Trip
The Parent Teachers Association met Monday evening January 2 at 8 at Eaton Hall. Raymond Emerson spoke on his recent Canadian trip and the talk drew keen interest and was enjoyed by attendees.
King's Daughters meeting at D Hart home noted
The regular meeting of the King's Daughters was held at 6 River Street at the home of C D Hart. Attendees included Mr Hinsman and family and the Hinsman father in Hudson. A party honored Mrs Edwardon and her husband from Enfield New Hampshire. AGENTS WANTED for Watkins Products with free sample and particulars from Watkins Company Dept 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
C.D. Hart
River Street
Bence the
F B. Hinsman
Watkins
Glimpses of Christmas Decorations in Concord
The piece observes doors in Consent with wreaths along Sudbury road describing a pretty Colonial door scene near the railroad station. It mentions a Bedford Street cat and a goldfish in a Christmas cage, with light humor about their quiet, unbothered existence during the holiday display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury Road
Railrodad
Concord
Bedford Street
Serine
Annie A Wheeler of Concord Dies in Florida
Mrs. Annie A. Wheeler widow of Harvey Wheeler and daughter of Nathaniel and Amelia Bent died suddenly in Miami Florida on December 28. Born in Canton she studied at Bridgewater State Normal School and married Hi Wheeler in 1881. A Unitarian parishioner she supported charity and was loved by many friends for her quiet retiring nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie A. Wheeler
Concord
Nathaniel and
Amelia (Guild) Bent
Harvey Wheeler
Miami
Florida
Wheeler
State Normal School
Bridgewater
Hi Wheeler
Unitarian Church
Eeler
Notice to Concord Selectmen on Water Pipes Removal
Copy of a notice sent to Concord board of selectmen last Friday demands removal of water pipes from premises at North Acton Massachusetts within thirty days. The letter warns of using dynamite on the premises if not complied, and mentions related property owned by the writer’s mother in supply. The signer identified as W. T. S. Bartlett, a Lowell hardware dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selectmen of Concord
North Acton
Mass
Senior prom dance marks 1931 post school event
The ne uk held a senior prom on Friday December with guests Helen Tibbette and Russell Ridley as hostesses. Harmony Boys provided music and intermission snacks included ice cream and cakes. Town Hall decorations featured Christmas greenery and class colors red and gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Tibbette
Russell
Walter Ridley
Niennopven
Steven Curma Warren
Danities Curley
Alma Fer
J. Mullaney
Kenney
Harmony Boye
Concord Party Fetes New Year With Festive Decor
Concord residents enjoyed New Year celebrations on December 29 with garlands and streamers, a lively dance followed by a quiet cards session. Attendees included Mrs. George B. Clark, Mrs. Trees Hewitt, Mrs. John M. Keyes, and others who left around midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Gonfett
George B. Clark
Trees "Hewitt
John M. Keyes
Nck
Guy Morylton
George G. Mtusesell
Walter S. Wood
Junior Alliance party and Concord Woman's Club events
The text notes a New Year’s Eve Junior Alliance gathering at the Unitarian Church with guests and piano music by Mrs. Durkee, followed by a Concord Woman's Club meeting on Jan 9. Speakers include Rev William M Macnair on penal institutions, Ralph M Hirtland on the prohibition code, and discussion of the Sterling Towner bill. The events include social elements and carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Alliance
Henry F. Smith, Jr
Unitarian Ccurch Ae
Alliance
Aes M
Concord
Concord Woman’s Club
William M. Macnair
Ralph M. Hirtland
Malden
Household Christmas Party in Concord Hosts Joyful Evening
Mr and Mrs Arthur L Lamb recently moved to Concord from Baltimore and hosted a home gathering on Maig Street. Six attendees enjoyed a festive Christmas party with games and merriment for adults and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur"l. Lamb
Concord
Baltimore
Maig Street
Mrs Mary Wheeler Celebrates 92nd Birthday at Sudbury Road
Mrs Mary Wheeler marked her 92nd New Year with a sunny gathering at the corner of Sudbury Road and Academy. Neighbors and friends arrived to wish her a happy New Year and many returns. A help wanted ad also notes an experienced Protestant girl for cooking and light work with good wages and references. Telephone 154-R Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wheeler
Sudbury Road
Academy
Wheeler
R. Concord
Also Mentioned on This Page
King
Donald
Milton Tanling
Russell Robb
Pliny Jewell
Josephine
Mary Flavin
Legion Auxiliary
Anna
Everett Thorpe
Municipal Electric Light Board
Westinghouse Electric Company
Edward H. James
Nashawtuc Hill
Boston League of Women Voters
Marion L. Higgins
Beaconst
James
Katrina Trask
George M. Brown
Brown
Winchendon
Chendon
George Brown
Santa Claus
A. S
San
Ato
Conant
South
New England
R. J. H. Worcester
Worcester
John W. Mara
Somersworth
N. H
Lockwood Green Company
Browneville
Texas
Asketbacl
Allen
Fitzpatrick
Driscoll
Criscent A. C
Brook
Prancis
Brooklyn
College Club
Parvo
Yele
New Haven
Vermont
Meemeeeers
Trinity
Springtiela
Springfield
St. Francia
Catholic University
Seveoees
Boston College
Worces
Mediterranean
Near East
Europe
Ee Europe
California
South America
West Indies
Temple Tours
Franklin ST
Hubbard St
Louis Peel
Optometrist
Hudson
King's Daughters
Wm. A. Stevens
Walden Street
W. T
Bartlett
Mr Bartletti
Lowell
Perkins & Wells Incorporated
Hubbard
G Tel
P. W. Allard
DeMars St. Maynard
Tel
Ars
Waltham National Bank
U. S
United States
Federal Reserve System
Fred R. Jones
Old Acres
Lexington
Priggs
James F. McCarthy
Bedford
Wilson, Lumber CO
R. L. Wilson
Prop
T. A. Wilson
Mgr
Fitchburg
Tol
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