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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1934
Page
1
The 1934 M Program lists events including Stunt Night on January 23 and a February 13 line Box party for two ladies. A meeting at Acton Hall at 7:30 p m on Wednesday January 24 will discuss costs economies with Mae Helenier at State College.
The Seth Parker service returns to Memorial Congregational Church in South Sudbury on Sunday evening January 24 at eight oclock. Original cast members Rev A B Reynolds Mrs Luce Mrs Roland Eaton Clifton Giles Tallant Carricker Cephas return in their usual roles.
George H Tuttle of South Acton a surgeon and George P Hagerty of West Concord a trustee are listed among officers of the Auxiliary alongside Mrs Loring and Mrs Annie in a Concord notice.
Maynard Progressive Lodge Knights of Pythias installed officers at a Wednesday night meeting in Masonic hall. Roland H. Ellis deputy grand chancellor and suite of Boston led the ceremonies and spoke at the dinner. Installed were Walter Croft pope commander evon keeper of records and seals for his 25th term, Charles J. Spence master of Finance, Charles Ekappet master for ex chequer, Charles H. Shearer master at arms, E. Burgess Dickey inner guard, James Murray outer guard, Daniel McCommack representative to the Grand Lodge for two years and Warren Twombly as alternate.
The 19th annual Old Folks Ball at Aeggage Hall on Thursday January 2 features Sheridan's orchestra. The 7 45 start leads to a march in fancy costumes with prizes for prettiest and most comical outfits.
Concord Firemen's Relief Association held its annual meeting Thursday evening electing John Olsen as president Captain Martin Mullaney named vice president Maxwell Law elected secretary Henry as treasurer Captain Martin Mulams Horne acting chairman Deputy Chief Robert Prentiss and others named to posts amid the orderly election.
A Concord High School Athletic Association production drew enthusiastic crowds on Friday and Saturday to raise funds for the Voice of America project. The show centered on radio station WAR with cast members including Joseph McGann Jane Lawrence William Dewey and J V Merrill. Performers like Mrs Cornelia Lawrence Mrs Eble Rose and Virginia Opeing received praise for their lively roles and coaching by Miss Virginia Opeing contributed to the success.
Concord resident Mrs Mary I Mac Dougall Dee wife of Joseph H Dee of Boston Consolidated Gas Company Waltham office died Friday at her Bedford street home after a 10 day illness. The only readable names include Carte of Everett Charles Vaughan of Lexington and Lynch of Lexington.
Mrs Ada Merrill of Acton Court died Friday after pneumonia following a short illness. She resided in the town since childhood and is survived by two sisters Miss Laura and Mrs. …, her mother Mrs Lau Bower 89, two sons in law and two brothers George Bower of Braintree and Philip Bower of this town. Friends called at the home to offer sympathy.
Tomorrow night the Legion Druar Corps hosts a public whist party in the January series at the G A R hall. The high scorer wins a $20 value prize, the runner up receives a valuable souvenir, and many smaller awards accompany the event. Each attendee gets a free ticket for the conclusion bingo game.
The January meeting of the Concord Parent-Teacher Association was held in the high school hall. Miss McCrady, longtime Ellis Memorial Settlement head worker in Boston, spoke on the value of her community work. Mrs L Cora Brown of Kim Street displayed hand wrought silver and discussed her craft.
John Kangas found the body after an auto collision. He was taken to the police station then Emerson hospital. Dr Annis examined him. Police notified his family and broadcast the accident over the state radio. The man, reportedly traveling toward Sudbury, suffered a fractured skull and other injuries but was expected to recover.
Mrs Gertrude Jenness Rinden wife of Rev Arthur O Rinden of Foochow China will speak next Thursday afternoon January 18 at the Congregational church in Concord Massachusetts. The Rendins are young workers sent to China in 1926 by the American Board of Missionary Education.
Jan 16 report from Lincoln describes Miss Bigelow daughter of Harvard professor injured when a colt tossed its head at the Adams estate. She suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and died before a doctor arrived. Thomas Adams son of John Adams rode with her earlier that morning.
Maynard report notes icehouses of William C. Strout at Acton Pond with good clear 13 inch ice. Harvest completed and joints finished. details remain brief and fragmentary.
Fragmentary text references George's church and an Episcopalian context with unreadable terms and dates, making it impossible to determine a coherent event, date, or names from the provided lines.
Ruth Taylor is installed as chaplain. A musician and soloist is also welcomed into service, enhancing the ceremony with a period tone and formal observations.
Rep Sheridan introduces bills for a new state road from Waltham through route 117 to Fitchburg with labor to be recruited from towns along the route. Route 17 had been formed and passed through Concord Sudbury and Maynard. the Maynard Chamber of Commerce may discuss the measure tonight.
A local notice describes a social gathering at Concord's scenic hall Monday night hosted by the Second ager group. Members are invited to a chat and a future formal dance event in Concord.
Cottage prayer will be held tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Burnham 17 De Mars street and Mrs F K Howe sources say a Sunday service will follow in the Synaral Friday after ive. Neave ant Gaeees Mineosster Glo Oe county ing in Stow during the
The article notes an event under Maynard Grange with officers to be installed on January 25. David Allan, deputy, and his team from Fitchburg will perform the installation. Original soloists and guests are mentioned in a brief, period-tinged report.
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