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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1931
Page
6
The article lauds the Inngton Cooperative Bank at 622 Massachusetts for promoting thrift savings and small deposits. It highlights cooperative ideals, seasoned judgment, and convenient mailing deposits aimed at stabilizing local business and aiding personal finances. It congratulates the bank and its officers for serving the community.
Mr and Mrs Charles R Borland visit St. Petersburg Florida for the water. Mrs Archer C Davis has been ill at Symmes Hospital Arlington. Raymond McCarthy of Cord Cord Patent Medicine store is recovering from pneumonia and has returned home from Emerson hospital. The temperature at Concord dropped 31 degrees from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning last week. The maximum reading on Wednesday was 55 degrees and the minimum Thursday morning 4 degrees at 7:00. Readings of zero were reported from several points nearby. At the weekly auxiliary meeting of James J Mansfield Post 168 A L in the Veterans Building plans were made for a party at the Bedford Veterans Hospital for disabled World War veterans whose birthdays come this month. The party, in charge of Miss Eugenie Marie Foss, will be January 22.
Rev Dexter presides at Trinity Church Concord with meetings through January 29. Choir rehearsals 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion 9:45 a.m. Church School 9:30 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Parish House classes for men and women on Social Principles of Jesus. Tuesday parish House women class continues. Wednesday Church Aid Society event at 2:30 p.m. Bishop Samuel G. Babcock to visit for confirmation on Sunday morning June 7. Instruction classes to begin after Easter.
Sunday service at 10 45 with Sunday School at 10 40 Testimony meeting Wednesday at 7 46 Reading room hours 2 to 6 daily except holidays Truth is the subject of the Lesson Sermon read in all Christ Scientist churches on Sunday January 25 The Golden Text Exalted and praised for past faithfulness and truth cited from Psalms and II Timothy 3 16 17 The Lesson Sermon quotes Science and Health with Key in the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy noting Christian Science aligns with scriptures and offers clear truth through prophets Jesus and apostles
Thirty tables filled Monument hall on Wednesday for a whist party under Terence McHugh’s chairmanship to aid St Bernard's church. Margaret Collings won first prize, with Guttrude McKenna, John Bartolomeo, Ann O’Connell, Guido Antonino, and others placing. A follow-up party is set for January 28.
Newton High defeats Middlesex School six to zero at Concord on a Wednesday. Newton players include Kelly Champagne Guild Chase Dlackler Appleyard Cavelli Costello Mason Butler Skilings Robinson and Raymond. Middlesex lineup features Jacheon Coox Doolittle Fuller Prouty Holmes Scott. Time noted as three 12 minute periods.
Concord High School hockey team extended its unbeaten streak with a 4-0 win over Natick High at Crosby's Pond on Wednesday. W. Heyliger led with three goals as Concord added a 6-1 victory over Howe High the next day, with Beharrell and A. Murray adding goals.
Division 56 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will host a St Patrick's Day entertainment on the evening of Tuesday March 17. The committee appointed to run the arrangements includes James Powers Jr Thomas Coyne Patrick A Smith Richard Hartnett James Carey Thomas J Byron Sr Edward Cullinane William H Dee Patrick McPhillips Michael Hopkins Owen McPhillips and Michael J Collins.
The annual meeting and stockholders vote of the Concord National Bank elected directors for reelection. The slate includes Charles K Brown Stedman Buttrick Albert Y Gowen F Winchester Denio C Fay Heywood Samuel Hoar Prescott Keyes Wilford Craeger William Wheeler and C Hayden Whitney.
The Concord Musical club met last Tuesday at Mrs Harry B Little’s Musketaquid road home. Performers included a two piano group by Mrs Little and Mrs Merwin, solos by Mrs F Winchester Denio and Miss Eunice Pepper, with soprano and contralto voices by Mrs Robert F Hawkins and Mrs George H Abberlein, aided by accompanists Mrs John G Morse and Mrs Samuel Merwin. Lunch was served by Mrs Alfred Mahler, Miss Eunice Pepper, and Mrs Marvin C Taylor.
District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler William J Moore of Milford visited Concord Lodge of Elks in Monumeret Hall on Tuesday evening with John A McKenzie acting grand esquire and a large party. Past Deputies H Wesley Curtis and Brady spoke as guests. Two candidates were initiated. Harold Wellington and Edward W Sheehan presented gifts to Moore and McKenzie from the lodge.
The Concord Chapter of the Unitarian Laymen's League met in the vestry of the First Parish Meeting House on Thursday evening. Roger C. Fenn presided as members enjoyed a plentiful feast and a talk titled The Public Mind in Democracy by Rev. Leslie Z. Pennington of Braintree.
The First Parish invites to a church supper and entertainment in the vestry of the Meeting House on Friday January 30. The supper begins at quarter to seven and the play by Booth Tarkington titled The Trysting Place starts at eight o'clock presented by members of the P R. group.
The King's Daughters gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. John G. Watson's home on 14 Middle Street with Mrs. Cyrus Hosmer and Miss Bessie Holden assisting as hostesses.
Mrs Henry F Smith will continue as president of the Concord Female Charitable Society after the annual meeting in the vestry of Flist Parish Meeting House. Treasurer Miss Helen W Kelly reported expenditures of 1900 with milk costs, a balance of about 100. Several longtime members were honored, and Mrs Joseph Orendorff declined further election after fifteen years of service.
Medford Independents used substitutions to wear down Concord and win 4 to 1 Saturday. Heyliger scored for Concord, while B Peckham led Medford with two goals, backed by Kerins and Sweeney. Other Medford scorers were Dinsmore, Mince, and Morrison with assists credited to several teammates.
Concord Chapter of the D A R hosts a bridge party at the Chapter House on Thursday January 29. Mrs Rolfe Bradbury of North Acton heads arrangements and asks prospective hostesses or players to contact her at Acton 33-23 or North Acton, with ready attendance encouraged.
The Woman's Union of the Trinitarian Congregational Church held its annual meeting in the Chapel on Thursday afternoon. Officers' reports highlighted four years of notable accomplishment. Mrs George W Towle was reelected president for her third term with a full slate of committee chairs named, including social hospitality and children's work.
Walden Royal Arch Chapter will meet in the Masonic Temple on Monday evening. Supper is served at 6 30 under Mrs Duncan and there is a social half hour of songs and stories before the ceremonial rites led by High Priest Warren B Goddard and the chapter officers.
The Concord Woman's Club meets Monday at 3 PM in the high school auditorium. Clarence H. Blackall, noted architect and Rotch Traveling Scholar, discusses Fifty Years of Progress in Architecture with illustrated views. Prof. Henry L. Seaver lectures on Jewelry for the Aspects of Design class at the Concord Art Centre.
Frequent visits as guests mark the week with Mrs Franklin Ware Warren and Mrs John H Xuble hosting in Shirley street. Other items note Mrs Lucy Shyder resting at the Rest Home and Mrs Cunningham visiting from Akron for the winter in West Concord. Ross K Whiton plans a Bahamas West Indies Panama tour with his brother, returning about Feb 11. Charles W Locke of Middlesex School sang bass at Emmanuel Church Boston as Mozart Requiem was performed by the Back Cantata Club with Elizabeth Daring in the orchestra.
The Hibernians topped the Concord Division 56 Triangular at Monument Hall on Friday evening, finishing with 36 games to win the weekly round. Rod and Gun Club second with 31 or 36 unclear, Knights of Columbus third. season totals show Knights 318, Rod and Gun 304, Hiburnians 278.
A unique Firégide Service was held Sunday evening with Rev. George Loring Thurlow on stage beside a fireplace. A quartet including Thoulde Todd Henry Thorpe Marti F Goodwin and Earl H Parks performed outside then entered. Thurlow asked the singers to finish an unfinished story, attendees supplied a conclusion, and Thurlow offered his own ending followed by a song. Large crowd attended to enjoy the event.
The Concord Independents and Hoyt Pals battled to a 2 to 2 tie at the Lexington Reservoir on Sunday. Weeeee and Parkes scored for Concord while Avery and Melnnis beat the goalie for Hoyt Pals. Two overtime periods failed to settle the outcome. Referee Jones presided as names and lineups appear in the report.
The opening hockey game in the town series at Crosby's Pond saw Concord Town Team defeat Concord Hockey Club 2 to 0. Arkin and Parks scored for the Town Team with Dempsey Johnson and Parks listed among players on the roster.
Engagement announces Miss Ruth Armistead Ungermen daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Treverman of Bronxville New York to William Tyler of Bronxville. Miss Ungerman formerly lived at 90 Main Street Concord and is a graduate of Wellesley College.
Bob Asbjornson undergoes tonsil removal at Brooks hospital Corey Hill Brookline to be ready for the coming season He will join the Cincinnati Reds this year Philip A Davis regains mobility after a fall injures a broken shoulder Mrs Clara Poresky of Davis Court dies January 13 at Deaconess Hospital Brookline funeral services held at home with Rev Smith O Dexter of Trinity Church burial at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery survivors include son Robert and sisters Mrs Anna M Haysley and Miss Cora Johnson
A large Concord P T A gathering at Concord High School heard support for establishing a kindergarten in local schools. Superintendent Wells A Han spoke on teaching films used in education. Dr Abraham Myerson, psychologist and Tufts professor, addressed attendees.
Neurologist at Boston City and Beth Israel Hospitals received payment from the Examiner of Prisoners for Massachusetts. Dr Myerson presented a subject titled Verdity and Environment in the Life of the Child, delivering an intensely engaging address. Attendees valued the thoughtful insights despite severe winter conditions.
The G Concert and Ball of the Concert Police Relief Association will be held at the State Armory on River Street Tuesday February 10. The hall will feature buff and gold decor with a tiered orchestra seating to enhance tone. Chief Non G Ryan will greet guests and Col. Robert E Goodwin and Mrs. Goodwin will lead the march with Frederick R Child as Master of Ceremonies.
Augustus Maynard Saarela announced his bid for town assessor and filed his name with the Republican committee.
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