Rural Fair Awards Highlight 4-H and Poultry Events
At the Rhode Island show a West Concord team earned a large rosette ribbon for a poultry display and two medals in poultry judging and demonstration at the National Poultry Show in New York City. In Framingham Newton and others were noted for agricultural demonstrations and quality measures. The article also covers a Ladies Missionary Society meeting at West Concord Union Church and the surprise birthday honor for their chief officer, with Mrs Santora reelected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wootelub
Massachunette
Morne Y
Ter H
Lind
Steve Gray
St.lck
Conta
Newton
New York City
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
West Concord Union Church
Ee Minty West Concord
Persof
John
Santora
Ted
Concord Board of Trade Marks Eleventh Anniversary Meeting
Concord Board of Trade held its eleventh anniversary meeting presided by President Edward Sheehan. Dr. Sumner H. Remick of the Middlesex Memorial Hospital for Tuberculosis treatment spoke vividly about the institution. A luncheon was served to members and many guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Board of Trade
Acme
Edward Sheehan
Sumner H. Remick
Rinsid
Middlesex Menten Matorium
Piret Parish in Concord Rev Edwin P Dantete
Sunday service begins at 9 45 with a sermon titled To Comprehensive View. The Men’s Society for Young People meets in the vestry at 6 30 p m. The Women’s Parish Association and Angiel’s Ledger hold a meeting on January 18 with Charles W presenting an illustrated talk on National Parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnerson Society For Young People
Biko P. m
Wo ‘Man’s Parish Association
Aagiel's
Ledgre
Charles W
Mothers Club hears Dr Sheehan on toxins and a vote
The Mothers Club met Monday evening at The Manse Walden Street with Dr John Dennis Sheehan of Concord discussing toxins and toning. Concord schools resumed after Christmas vacation on Monday morning with Mrs John Camp, Mrs Axel Christiansen, and Jervis oe among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Walden Street
John. Dennis ‘Sheehan
Concord
John ‘Camp
Axel Christiansen
Ae "Jervis
Acton
Unclear health note on weight loss patient
The text mentions a person who lost twenty pounds and references daily doses and medical terms, but details are fragmented. It reads like a casual note on weight reduction and dietary advice with unclear patient identity and no verifiable action or dates.
Old Concord Chapter B A A Helo Meeting
Old Concord Chapter B A A Helo meeting held at the Chapter House on Saturday afternoon. Mrs Herbert B Smith presiding. It was "Fills Island Day" and State chairman Mrs Priscilla H Parker spoke on Ellis Island Work. Concord chairman Werdelle Raymond recited the contributions of members. Maynard member Matthew A Vance gave readings. Music directed by Mrs Albert B Black with Leander How performing piano selections. Tea hosted by Bedford members with Mrs John H Lord as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert. B. Smith
Massachusetts
Priscilla
H. Parker
Ellis Island
Werdelle. Raymond
Concord
Matthew .A. Vance
Maynard
Albert B. Black
Leander
How
Bedford
John H. Lord
Corinthian Lodge Meeting and Community Notes
Corinthian Lodge A M meets in Masonic Temple Concord on Monday with Worshipful Master F Clark presiding. After degree work refreshments will be served. Talk on photography by Pert Chambers. Rt Wor Melvin G Rogers of Lowell appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the 12th Masonic District, succeeding Rt Wor Garred A Davis. Christmas festival at Evangelical Free Church held December 29. Year shows 138 fire alarms in Concord, down from 174 in 1985, a drop of 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinthian Lodge
Sud A. M
Masonic Temple
Concord
Tarvaty
F. Clark
Chambers
Corinthian Lédie
Rt. Wor
Melvin G. ‘Rogers
Lowell
Wamestt Lodge
Tewkebury
Wor
Garred
Davis
Evangelical Free ‘Church
Cottage fire destroys unoccupied dwelling on Wilfrid Wheeler estate
Firefighters rushed to Sudbury road at 9 20 Wednesday night to tackle a blaze in an old unoccupied cottage off Stanwood K Belton’s Wilfrid Wheeler estate. The building burned after the Fire Department found it could not save it, despite prior arsons. The scene drew hundreds as sparks lit the sky for miles before the all out at 11 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury Road
Stanwood K. Belton
Wilfrid Wheeler
Builtine
Bern
Otter
Skv
Plow Engineer Drew Derigns in Rittenhouse Folklore
A quirky note recounts Drew Derigns of Plow Rittenhouse as a noted philosopher scientist akin to Franklin era figures. He supposedly drew geometric diagrams on his plow and studied them while turning furrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittenhouse
Benjamin Franklin
Foal Leg Growth Mirrors Early Horse Development
Like other new-born animals the colts or foal has legs that are very long in proportion to the rest of the body but they are shorter than those of the fully grown horse.
Chins Describe Mongol Heritage and Frontier Life
The Chins are a Mongol people in Burma and along the Burma China frontier. They are described as great hunters and formidable warriors with origins said to lie in Tibet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Tibet
Curtain Rises on Eight O’Clock at Local Theater
Cast listing includes Merton Haines Barnes Gray and Ruth Davis with Jack Benton as Russell Parsons. Maurice Dek Quae Alien and a housekeeper Josephine Sheehan join, while George Karley as caretaker and Thomson appears. Curtain rises at eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton Haines
Barnes Gray
Maurice Dek Quae Alien
Jack Benton
Russell Parsons
Mrs. Karley
Josephine Sheehan
Mer‘forie Houston
George Karley
Thomson
Holy Name of Jesus Union Service at Concord
The annual union service of the Holy Name Societies from Bernard’s Concord, Our Lady Help of Christians West Concord, and St Bridget’s Maynard was held Sunday afternoon before about 500 attendees. Rev. William H. Finnick directed. Rev. George W. Mulcahy preached. benediction closed the service with multiple clergy assisting. The men’s choir of St Bernard’s, led by organist Leander R. Howe, performed for the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernard's ‘Church
William Re Shaughnessy
Our Lady Help of Christins
Concord Ministers Hold Open House
Rev. Edward Perry Daniels of First Parish and Mrs Daniels hosted New Year’s Day open house at their parsonage 8 Walden Street inviting parishioners and friends. Rev. George Loring Thurlow of Trinitarian Congregational Church kept open house at 4 Walden Street on Friday for afternooon and evening visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Perry Daniels
Daniels
Passioners and Friends
New Weare
Walden Street
George Loring Thurlow
Trinitarian Congregational
Manze
Walden
Dorothy Brown Engaged to Richard Warren
Mr and Mrs George M Brown of Bedford Street announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy to Richard Warren son of Mr and Mrs George F Warren of Ithaca New York Miss Brown is a senior at State Teachers College Framingham and Mr Warren works at the Middlesex Extenton Service as a poultry specialist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Brown
Richard Warren
George M. Brown
Bedford Street
Dorothy
George F. Warren
Ithaca
N. Y
Miss Brown
State Teachers College
Framingham
Warren
Middlesex Pxtenton Service
Natala Lombardo Engagement To Manoel Granchelli
Mrs Joseph Lombardo of Con word announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Natala Lombardo to Manoel Granchelli son of Mr and Mrs Felice Granchelli of Cambridge Mass Lombardo a Concom High School graduate class of 1834 Granchelli a Cambridge High and Latin graduate and Northeastern University student in Cambridge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natala Lombardo
Cheerfulness as Promoter of Health in Vital Function
The passage argues that cheerfulness strengthens both body and mind. It warns repinings and murmurings of the heart wear the delicate vascular fibers and can creepily damage the vital parts. Cheerfulness is presented as friendly to both mental and physical health.
Clog Almanac Described as Danish Introduced Timepiece
A clog almanac is a square wood brass or tone piece about eight inches long for wall display or walking stick fitting. It serves as a perpetual calendar showing Sundays and fixed festivals. It was introduced into England by the Danes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Spasmodic School of English Poetry Noted Critics Describe
The spasmodic school of English poetry, designated by critics, included Philip James Bailey Alexander Smith Meredith Sidney Dobell and other minor poets. The piece notes Jebutne as sometimes classic with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip James Bailey
Alexander Smith
Méisty
Sydney Dobell
Jebutne
Community Notices and Celebrations Highlight Local Events
The week brings acknowledgments and greetings as residents share congratulations at the Hin ervon Hospital birth of a daughter to Maurice McWalks. Mrs Powers of Ociord is noted as a Boston College event participant with the Senior Glass group supporting the College Building Fund at John Hancock Mall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goudwin
Sal
Maurice McWalks
Tretr
Tye Hinervon Hospital
Hiatmarnvel College
Boston
Mary Powers
Thomas J. Powers
Ociord
New Year's Program At State Reformatory
New Year's Day was celebrated Friday at the Massachusetts Reformatory, West Concord, with a special program arranged for the prisoners by Maj. Michael J Dee, superintendent. Catholic prisoners attended mass in the chapel before breakfast. Yard liberty followed with football, soccer and basketball games. A holiday dinner was served at noon, and movies entertained the prisoners in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Reformatory
Massachusetts Re. West Concoord
Michael Jdee
Doctor Sheehan Addresses Mothers Club on Toxins
Dr. John D. Sheehan the school physician spoke at the Mothers' Club meeting held Monday evening January 4 at the Manse on Walden Street. His topic was to be Toxins and Antitoxins. Hostesses were Mrs. John Campbell and Mrs. Axel Putnam of Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Sheehan
Mothers’ Club
Walden Street
John Campbell
Axel Putnam al
Acton
Happy Helpers 4-H Club Meeting Report
The Happy Helpers 4-H Club met with leader Mrs Ronald and MacKenzie on Monday afternoon December 28. Doris Gerow presided as chair. The Health and Chart committee reported and members completed a sewing project before closing with the 4-H pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Helpers
Ronald & MacKenzie
Doris Gerow
West Concord Boys on Dean's List
Thomas M. McAuley son of Mr and Mrs Robert McAuley of Prairie street earns Dean's list status among Northeastern Business Administration freshmen Rodney Akers son of Mr and Mrs Walter Akers of Main street also makes Dean's list in the engineering program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thormas M. McAuley
Robert McAuley
Prairie Street
Business Administration
Freshmhen
Northeastern
Rodney Akers
Walter @. Akers
Main Street
Engineer Ifig
Miss Helen Krukanis to Wed Henry J. Smith
Mrs Sophie Krukanis of 17 Cros Street announces the engagement of her daughter Helen M to Henry J Smith son of Mr and Mrs John Smith of Cambridge Turnpike No immediate date set for the wedding Both Mr Smith and Miss Krukanis are Concord High School graduates Mr Smith is a chauffeur and Miss Krukanis works at the Concord National Bank
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Sophie Krukanis
Crosstreet
Helen M
Henry J. Smith
John Smith
Cambridge Turnpike
Mr. Smith
Miss Kruikanis
Concord High School
Miss Krukanis
Concord National Bank
Sunday at Union Church Devout New Year Call Sermon
Rev Kenneth R Teed of West Concord Union Church delivered a Communion meditation titled A New Year s Call to a Devout and Holy Life during the morning service. The choir directed by Waldo Williams sang Christmas music at the request, with Albert Lund soloing and Nina Ruble as organist. Three new members were voted in. Communion was celebrated with Jaro ld Carlson chairing the prayer meeting committee. Young People s Society of Christian Endeavor met at 5 20 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church
Kenneth R Teed
West Concord Union Church
Waldo Williams
Albert Lund
Nina Ruble
Jarold Carlson
Young Peoples’ Society of Christian Endeavor
Columbus and Early Explorers Mentioned Across Nations
Fragmentary OCR mentions Columbus exploration and various groups including Danes, Wealth, Dutch, Arabians, Basques, Irish and Chinese. It cites a tongue tied list of origins and a published work noting exploration from a father to Bartolomeo.
Mutts invade Beehives in eerie pest report
A strange insect behavior note reports death's head moths invading Beehive areas. Unlike other insects, the moth pierces wax cells inside hives and consumes the tones, causing concern among observers.
West Concord resident injured in garage fall
Wister Onle of 400 Main Street West Concord was badly injured Sunday after slipping and falling while leaving a garage. He was transported by police ambulance to Emerson Hospital for treatment. The piece notes a church service Sunday morning at Trisitation Congregational Crutch Sundey, led by Rev. George Loring Thurlow, who preached on The Family as a Partnership. It mentions two liquor license applications filed by John P Condon of 38 Commonwealth Avenue and plans for a concert at Morgan Memorial’s Woman's Auxiliary silver tea on January 8 featuring Verne Q. Powell, Mr Moulton, and Ward Steady in a flute piano program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wister “Onle
Main Street
West Concord
Emerson Hospital
John P Condon
Commonwealth Avenue
Gay Moulton
Woman’s Auxiliary
Morgan Memorial
Boston
Verne Q. Powell
First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday services
The First Church of Christ, Scientist lists Sunday services at 10 45 am with Sunday school at 60 45 and a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 45 pm Reading room hours are 2 to 5 pm on weekdays excluding holidays The January 10 lesson sermon centered on Sacrament with Psalms 23 5 and Mark 10 35 39 48 plus selections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Sarmon
James
John
Zebeidee
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
West Concord Woman's Club Meeting Report
The West Concord Woman's Club met Friday in the new Odd Fellows hall Concord with President Mrs Muféock Mac Leod presiding. Mrs Margaret Cummings Mason of Boston gave a talk on current events and Mrs Carrie Benny of West Concord was the soloist. A social hour followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Laura Olsen to Wed Horace Greenough
Notice notes the engagement of Laura Olsen of Gawenter to Horace Greenough, a graduation connection with a future marriage planned. Details introduce Olsen as a teacher and resident of Lunenburg, with background hints about family and social circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Olsen
Horace
Female Charitable Society Annual Meeting Notice
The Concord Female Charitable Society will hold its annual meeting in the parlor of the First Parish Meeting House on Wednesday January 13 at 2 p m Reports and election of officers will follow at 3 30 p m A social hour will precede or follow the meeting as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Female Charitable Society
First Parish
Concord Academy and Fenn Opened for Winter Term
Concord Academy and Fenn opened for the winter term this morning signaling a new semester start. Administrators welcomed students and staff as classes commenced across both campuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Academy
Fenn
Bayer Aspirin Cold Remedy Advised For Quick Relief
An old advertisement promotes a Bayer aspirin based cure for colds. It claims two steps for early cold symptoms and a separate gargle recipe using crushed Bayer tablets to soothe sore throat and provide instant relief. The ad asserts doctor endorsement and urges asking for Bayer Aspirin by its generic name.
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Edwin P. Dantete
Mother’s Club
Old Concord
Ruth Davis
Bernard
4-H Club
West Concord Boys
Helen M. Krukanis
Indaw
Tel
First Church OF Christ
Lonco
West Concord Woman’s Club
Laura
Olsen
Lunenburg
Broad ST
Boc Ea. Cannonv
Concorde National Bank
Federal Deposit Indisnadcs Corporation
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