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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1930
Page
9
Community newspaper fragment from Marlboro Massachusetts notes publication details and pricing. The readable text references local towns Acton Sedfora and services under a 1879 establishment, listing subscription rates and distribution lines.
The piece argues safety is essential in business and schools, noting many educational leaders have added safety to curricula. It cites reduced child mortality and lives saved through safety instruction, urging American children receive knowledge to prevent accidents.
The article notes a strong push from Washington for broad support from the President and Congress to grant wide powers and funding. In the meantime the clash between bootleggers and law enforcement escalates, with fatalities reported on both sides.
Concord January meeting of the Old Concord Chapter D A R met in the new auditorium of the House Le Lebkicher of the Chemical Warfare Service delivered an illustrated lecture on Chemical Warfare Horton Edmands demonstrated motion pictures of Nashawtuc Hill sports Captain Hor ner led the machine operation Delegates to the Continental Congress in Washington D C were appointed with ten alternate delegates named including Mrs Es aa near H G and Mrs Bert Bs Smith Concord Mrs 8 Thompson Blood West Concord Mrs Arthur F Blanchard and Miss Vir ne Sanderson Acton May Garay Charles Kimball and Mrs Gardner W Prouty Littleton and Mrs Abrams Brown Kingston were hosts for the afternoon.
Our Lady Help of Christians Court of the Catholic Daughters of America heard Miss Biers of Concord discuss her Red Cross field work. The court plans a dance sometime before Lent.
Robert L Snyder of Central Street returns to Norwich University after his Christmas vacation at home.
The meet featured Two against Perfect Scores in a Saturday skeet event. Bracketing highlights include Griesdare taking second with a total around 25, aided by a four handicap. Concord shooters like W. J. Bulger Jr and Ray Goodwin posted notable scores, while G Clark and Horne also contributed strong marks at the Concord range.
Magnan and Jan, Edison Company investigators, drive about town with a portable radio seeking the source of a disturbance. They report a local disturbance exists but the cause remains unfound and will be pursued until identified.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Concord chapter of the American Red Crows planning an employment agency in Concord. It will open January 20 at 41 Main, with hours daily from 10 A M to noon.
Senior Dance at Concord High School scheduled for Friday evening in Town Hall. Event highlights a clash theme with students preparing costumes and performances for the annual school celebration.
A banquet is scheduled for Wednesday January 29 to honor Con Ss High supporters. Tompkins chairs the organizing committee with Richard W. Meese as secretary and John M. Bruce as treasurer, joined by Edward F. Loughlin and others as active peers.
Corinthian Lodge A F and A M met at the Masonic Temple for an evening session with many visitors from other lodges. A supper was served in the Ba hall at 7 o'clock under Mrs Duncan G Chapman. Worshipful Master Alexander R MacLeod presided with Junior Warden Robert F Everett Montague and Charles Welch Lodge of Maynard assisting. The Mendejesohn Quartet of Lowell performed with several musical numbers during a dignified ritual.
The Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord Massachusetts holds its Woman's Union annual meeting on Thursday January 16 at 3 PM with Mrs Leslie J Moore reading A Comparison of the Jets Amos and Hosea. Sunday January 19 worship at 9 30 AM features Rev C W Collier preaching in exchange with the pastor followed by 7 PM Young People's Club.
The Middesen Union Association of the Congregational Chapel met in Concord yesterday. The gathering opened at eleven with William Boicourt of Yale reading the address and several solos. The body voted to uphold Gov. Allen in his stand for law and enforcement.
The Middlesex County Extension Service in Agriculture and Home Economics held a North Quarter Unit meeting yesterday chaired by Mrs Puffer. 4 H club winners from 1929 were praised for garden work with prizes awarded. Mr and Mrs Andrews Raymond hosted a reception in their new brick Colonial house on Sudbury Road with friends and spouses in attendance.
William J Bulger a longtime Concord resident and carriage painter died on the Cambridge Turnpike last Monday. He leaves four sons Martin T Joseph William J and Charles F Bulger and two daughters Mrs Mary Doyle and Miss Catherine Bulger. He was born Nov 22 1858 and earlier played local baseball and mentored sons who also excelled in the sport. The funeral was at his home with Solemn high mass at St Bernard Church and burial in St Bernard cemetery.
Caiger resigns as chairman of the Electric Board in Concord. The remaining members August Zeigler and Robert Bowser will meet with the selectmen Thursday to appoint a temporary successor. Concord Quoy Shoot Saturday at Concord grounds features skeet contest. public invited to watch from the Club House windows.
William J Bulger is described as the last of the old time ball players and among the best base runners of his day. The note highlights his speed and significant role in early baseball history.
The Concord Massachusetts Trinity Church announces services and choir rehearsals. On Thursday January 16 at 7:30 PM choir rehearsal and Holy Communion at 9:30 AM. Bible class at 10:15 AM with morning prayer and sermon at 11 AM. Another choir rehearsal is set for Thursday January 23 at 7:30 PM.
A group of women chaired by Mrs. Michael J. Mullaney held a January benefit in Concord. Mrs. D. J. O'Brien won the women's first prize followed by Mrs. Hugh Keenan in second and Nora Thompson in third, with additional placements for Mrs. William L. Fitzpatrick and others. Men also competed with John O'Brien taking first prize and Martin Diskin second, Thomas Da Berger third, Tony Antignone fourth, John Brown fifth, Joseph Lombardo sixth, John Barry consolation.
On Friday January 15 the West Concord Union Club held its first meeting of the year. Scouts and other invited boys attended as special guests. Arnold Hay served as president and introduced E C Worman, former YMCA secretary in India and current state secretary for YMCA Massachusetts Rhode Island, who spoke on "Boys of India." Refreshments were served and well received.
A horse was badly injured when an automobile struck it on Thoreau Street. Police had to shoot the horse and the driver, Lester Oor of Boxboro, assisted bystanders, took the man to Merson Hospital with head and facial injuries. The incident occurred as the horse owner walked along the right-hand side after purchasing a black horse in Brighton earlier that day.
The tenth annual Glucordate Guard Veterans Association reunion will be held at the Veterans Building at 7 o'clock on Wednesday evening January 22. A usual dinner and a business meeting are on the program led by Commander Gary W. Lawrence and Adjutant Winthrop T. Hodges who head the committee handling arrangements.
Concord High girls will compete in winter interclass basketball games at the Armory under Ruth Vons, physical director, with possible class teams. Indoor tennis matches among C. S. girls are also planned at the Armory this winter.
The Jitney Players delay the production Maria Martens or the Murtle in the Red Barn to Friday February 7 to benefit Bedford hospital work and hospital services for the Disabled.
Readable fragments indicate a benefit event by the Sitney Players on February 7 supporting the Bedford Hospital work and the Veterans Hospital Service. Details unclear due to damaged text but event is framed as a fundraiser.
Miss Abig Marr, fifth grade teacher at Bulkeley School, returns to Concord for the winter term. The ceremony at St Church Warren followed by a reception. prior travels included visits to York New Jersey and Philadelphia.
Mr and Mrs Dexter Cooper of Usketaquid Road have sailed. The note records their departure and航 focus on the couple and their travel.
Fragmentary notice from Christ Church Bar isford Mass lists Sunday service at 10 45 with Sunday meeting at 5 church office and a prayer text. Includes Bible verses Psalms 66 8 9 and Christian science excerpt about Life God eternal self existent from Mary Baker Eddy text.
Gordon Cunningham has been named captain of Concord High School's indoor track team for the winter season. The squad trains at the State Armory under coach Everett F. Weygant, the district physical director.
The Concord Finance Committee held its first meeting of the season amid expectations of budget discussions and fiscal planning. Members outlined upcoming agenda items and goals for the current fiscal year.
Thursday meeting outline shows multiple departments presenting budget items and a likely weekly session until the report is completed. The town committee plans hearings at a specified venue to discuss finances and department requests. A second item notes a used vacuum for sale and a couple planning a year abroad.
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