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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1927

Page

4

Miss Pricilla Townsend Visits South Acton Event

Miss Pricilla Townsend of Troy HM was a recent guest among residents in this village. Acton Centre Boy Scouts enjoyed a hockey game on the mill pond Saturday with a 4 0 score. Miss Carol Crosby, National Church Sunday School member, earned the fourth Gold Bar Pin for regular attendance and is the first pupil to receive this pin.

Pricilla Townsend Troy HM Gerioure Acton Acton Cen Mill Pond Acton Centre Carol Crosby National Church Sunday Ool

Concord Junction Meeting Elects New President

An informal gathering in Concord Junction ended with a resident named E elected president of a local club. Attendees discussed upcoming events and community plans for the spring season.

Union church artists group holds annual meeting

About 70 members attended a Friday afternoon session at Union Church. Mrs H B Lane led devotional exercises while the secretary summarized the year’s work. Officers were re-elected: President Mrs E Hatch secretary Mrs H E Shepard treasurer Mrs Edward McLellan.

Union Artors H B Lane Tai E. Hatch H. E. Shepard Edward McLellan

Maynard Murphy Visited Pittsfield Weekend Guest

Walter Murphy of Pittsfield, a former resident, stayed with his cousin Mrs. C. J. Lynch on Nason Street this weekend. The Democratic Town Committee plans a Thursday evening meeting per a call issued by Bernard.

Walter Murphy Pittsfield C. J. Lynch Nason Street Democratic Town Committee Bernard

Garrigan Presents Dramatic Performance at Waltham Street Hall

Garrigan chairman of committee at Roma Lodge presented a dramatic performance in Waltham Street hall Sunday evening before a capacity audience. Mrs. Frank Finnocchi led the cast as the leading lady.

Maynard Public Health Association Announces Annual Meeting

Mrs A T Haynes president says the annual meeting will be held Thursday January 27 in the Selectmen s rooms at the usual hour. Agenda includes reading annual reports and election of officers. Attendance requested.

Health Board A. T. Haynes Maynard Public Health Association

Town Officials' Terms Expire This Year in Elective Ranks

Elective town officers whose terms end this year include Frank S. Binks Edwin Carlton John C. King Frank J. Sanderson George H. Gutteridge William H. Mann James J. Hilferty Albert Hendrickson Gavin Taylor Lester F. Cowles John Hannon Frank Sheridan Wm Coulter and William Bishop. Appointive terms expiring include Michael Nee registrar P J Sullivan Albert Larkin Cham Ayotte and Finance Committee members.

Frank S. Binks Edwin Carlton John C. King Frank J. Sanderson George H. Gutteridge William H. Mann James J. Hilferty Albert Hendrickson Gavin Taylor Lester F. Cowles Board ‘of ‘Health John Hannon Publc Library Frank €. Sheridan Wm. <. Coulter William Bishop Michael Nee Registrar of Voters Albert Larkin Cham Ayotte

Junior High Debate Wins Commendation

The Junior High held a Tuesday morning debate on increasing US Army and Navy. The affirmative team Denis Farnell Mary Cheney Harold Johnston and Sirkka Lehtinen won, with judges Jerome Fogwell A R C Gale Miss Mary Doyle and Miss Florence Wider praising the opposing side.

United States Denis Farnell Mary Cheney Harold Johnston Sirkka Lehtinen Philip Wilson Catherine Coughlan Saimi Keto Robert Hull Jerome Fogwell A. R. C. Gale Mary Doyle Florence Wilder Ahti’ Jokisaarl

John Hartin Dies After Pneumonia At 42

John Hartin, brother of Robert Hartin of Maynard Monument Co, died in hospital after pneumonia. Born Woodstock New Brunswick, aged 42, he is survived by his mother and sisters in Auburn Maine and Connecticut, and brother Robert in Maynard. He was a stonecutter and a Mason. Funeral services were held at the Maynard brother’s home in Stow with Rev. William Boicourt officiating.

John Hartin Rober Hartin Maynard” Monument Company Pibmarsony Hartin Woodstock N. B Auburn Maine Connecticut Robert Maynard Stow William Boicourt Congregational Church

Weekend visits and winter plans discussed in West Acton

West Acton residents including A Brooks Parker Jr and Miss Portia Hardy spent weekends with family and friends. Edward Hayward travels to Boston for the winter while Martin Brown heads to West Palm Beach to work with Mr Jenks. Several hospital visits and a military whist party are noted along with church society activities and a silver tea fundraiser hosted by Mrs. Iglefl Hall.

A. Brooks Parker Jr Portia’ Hardy Somerville Edward Hayward Boston Etta Gates Ralph Brattleboro Martin Brown West Palm Beach Florida Jenks Emerson Hospital Springfield Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the Baptist Church Chu Vestry Gclefl. Hall Est Acton

Concord Junction News Brief

Mrs. W. O. Ellis and children left Thursday for Concord Junction where she was summoned by the death of her brother. Mr. and Mrs. William Blackett were mentioned as being in the area.

W. O. Ellis William Blackett Cetonese Yangtze River

Boston baker William Murphy to host public whist

Edn William Murphy of Boston once owner of Concord Junction Bakery visits town. Under Annursnac Grange auspices a public whist party will be held Wednesday evening January 24 in I C O F Hall with Miss Edithomeau in charge. Chollada wore weekends a wir.

Mes William Murphy Boston Concord Junction Bakery Annursnac Grange I. C. O. F. Hall Edith ~Omeau Chollada

Series of Dances at Concord Lodge Big Attendance

The fourth Series of dances under Concord Lodge introduced in Association Hall Thursday evening with large attendance. A highlight was the Scotch specialty dances performed by Mary McAuley and Miss Ordell Nims.

Concord Lodge Association Hall Mary McAuley Ordel Nims

Travel Talk Event by Wilson Rebah Lodge with Concord Judge

On Monday evening the Wilson Rebah lodge hosted a travel talk for Concord judge 1.0 J. I. The lecturer Anarles Greeley spoke on The illumination of Coffee under the management of the Dwinell Wright Company which also prepared and served coffee.

Wilson Rebah Lodge Concord J. I Ay Anarles Greeley Dwinell Wright Company

Concord Trinitarian Church announces weekly schedule

In Concord Massachusetts Rev Gail Cleland pastor leads Sunday January 23 activities at 930 Sunday school 1045 morning worship with a sermon on su pect modern sacrifice and religious faith at 6 Young People's Club study of Adventurous Religion led by Miss Dorothy Whitney Tuesday January 25 730 Waldon Pond Boys Club Wednesday January 26 630 annual church supper chaired by Mrs Chas Whitney followed by annual meeting to read officer reports and elect officers for the coming year

Trinitarian Congregational Church Concord Mass Gail Cleland Young People's Club Helub Iarry Emerson Fosdiers Jorothy Whitney Waldén Pond Boys' Club Chas

Middlesex Hockey Stages Overtime Tie With Boston English

Middlesex School hockey opened the season with a thrilling overtime tie against Boston English High at their home rink. The teams battled to a draw as linemates and captains, including Battis and Marr, contributed throughout the contest in a pre-season without formal practice.

Middlesex School Boston Middlesex Baldwin Fuller Battis McSweeney Ligons Smith Huggies Howard Woodworth Bell ‘Almy Downes Battis Faversham Maloney Mee G Marr Iddlesex School Boston Inglish High Craft Z. Adams

Concord roads kept in good condition by Joslin staff

Supt Elmer L Joslin and his corps of men labored days nights and Sundays to keep Concord roads in good condition during a period of time referenced by overtime periods and timing phrases.

and Harrington

Last Rites for Charles N. Sylvester

Charles W. Sylvester longtime Mason and former treasurer of Coronithian Lodge A. F. and A. M died Friday night at his home 120 Commonwealth av Concord Junction after a four day illness. He was born June 25 1858 in Northport Maine and moved to Concord Junction with his wife Emma Mason Sylvester.

Charles W. Sylvester Ee Coronithian Lodge A. M Massachusetts Reformatory Commonwealth Av Concord Junction Mr. Sylvester Northport Maine Emma Mason) Sylvester

Funeral services held for respected Masonic leader

In 1908 he joined Corintthian Lodge A F and A M later became Master. Named District Deputy Grand Master in 1918 he served as treasurer of Corinthian Lodge. A Past officer of Walden Royal Arch Chapter Hawthorne Chapter and district leader of the Eastern Star he was also with Wolboro Lodge Odd Fellows. Funeral at his home Friday drew many brothers and friends with floral tributes. Clergy from the reformatory and West Concord attended.

Corintthian Lodge A. F A. M Corinthian Lodge Walden Roya Arch Hawthorne The Astern Star Woltboro Lodge of Odd Fellows Wiliam J. Batt Ued Reformatory Robert Walker Grand Lodge of Masons Alfred W. Stone West Concord

Obituary notice for Sylvester in Sleepy Hollow cemetery

The body was placed in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. John R. S. MacKenzie was solo. Mr. Sylvester is survived by his wife, a brother Warren H. Sylvester of Bay State Road Boston, and a sister Mrs. Austin W. Pearse of Washington DC.

Wieneritren John R. S. MacKenzie Sleepy Hollow Sylvester Warren H. Sylvester Bay State Road Boston Austin W. Pearse Washington, D. C

Sven Ostborg Dies After Illness At 21 In Concord

Sven Ostborg died Monday morning at 88 Common Wealth Avenue after weeks of illness. He was 21, son of Mrs. Orline Ostborg, second eldest of five. He worked for S anderson and Son of Concord until illness forced retirement. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from Methoust Episcopal Church, burial Sleepy Hollow. He is survived by his mother, sister Olga, and brothers John Lief Paul and Henry.

Sven Eagle Ostborg S.anderson

Concord Parent Teacher Association Meeting Highlights

The Concord Parent Teacher Association held its January meeting at Baton Hall High School. Sandner W Pearson of the School Board gave an address on education while Mrs I Murray MacDonald performed violin pieces. A social hour followed with refreshments supervised by Mrs George A Otto. Firemen were called to a chimney fire at John Lynch’s Thoreau street home with no damage.

Concord Parent Teacher ‘Association Concord Parent Teacher Association Baton Hall Sandner W. Pearson I. Murray MacDonald Nashoba Road George A. Otto Central Station John Lynch Thoreau Street

Women’s Parish Association Meets in Vestry House

The First Parish Women’s Parish Association held a Monday afternoon meeting in the vestry of the Meeting House. Rev Thomas H. Billings of Salem gave the address. Refreshments were served by a committee chaired by Mrs. Loringby Fowler.

Women’s Parish Association Thomas H. Billings Salem Loringby. Fowler

Concord Woman's Club to Host Musical Day

The Concord Woman's Club observes a Musical Day on Monday January 24 in the vestry of the First Parish Meetinghouse. Mrs Henry Fitch Jr chairs the music committee directing the program Bre featured performers and selections.

Concord Woman’s Club Joan Henry Fith Jr Music Ittee

Bible Study Class Led by Concord Woman's Club

The Bible Class of the Concord Woman's Club conducts sessions under the direction of club leaders. Members meet regularly to study biblical texts and discuss themes.

Concord Woman’s Club

Portraits of Christ In the New Testament Study Series

A second installment in the series explores Jesus as depicted in Mark with Mrs Lealley of the Literature group organizing a Tuesday meeting to discuss the trait of Christ highlighted in the gospel text.

Lealley Jesus Christ Mark Christ

Marlboro to Welcome World Fame Tenor Cappelli

Plans are completed for a concert by world famous tenor Mario Cappelli at the Marlborough Theatre on January 31. Born in America to Italian parents, Cappelli moved at age two and developed a robust singing talent, later earning prizes and touring Europe before returning to engage audiences in America. Local residents are urged to attend and hear high quality artistry at home.

Arlboro Marlboro Mario Cappelli Marlborough Theatre Mario Capelli America Ital Musical Academy Caserts Cappelli Ing Switzerland Marlborough

Plans for Southboro 200th anniversary celebration

Southboro residents, at a town meeting in the city house Saturday night, will discuss a program for the 200th anniversary of the town. A special committee has been drafting arrangements and a definite observance will be proposed. An additional committee has been appointed to cooperate with the general panel for participation in the observance.

Southboro Na Tion Ity House I Rch Peter's

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