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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1936
Page
3
Knights of Columbus won 26 games in the Concord 45 tournament at Bikes' ial, edging the Hibernians who won 24. The Knights lead the season with 37 wins and 360 points, while the Elks have 360 and the Hibernians 353.
The Concord weather bureau reports 144 inches of snow in the week end storm. Main roads faced no trouble, while side roads were hindered by large snow drifts and limited passage for traffic.
The Kings Daughters met today at 2 30 pm in the vestry of the First Parish Unitarian church with Mrs Charles P Bowys and Mrs T Alfred Wilson serving as tesses guests and organizers.
The policemen's ball will be held in the State armory on February 18. Patrolman William L. McCarthy is chairman and Chief William A. Ryan is treasurer of the committee.
A well attended charity dance at Veterans Building last Thursday evening was organized by the Concord Lodge of Elks with Laurence Frawley in charge. Guests included 22 members of the Concord Yankees football team who attended after a banquet at the Colonial Inn.
Rev. Charles G. Merrill delivers a secretive congregational address at Union Church on Sunday.
A parish house event by the Trinitarian Congregational Church featured a calendar party. The Community Orchestra conducted by J Vey Merrill performed Fun Songs and a charade. The money tally reached 305 dollars, with prizes awarded to Mrs Leslie R Moore and Miss June Hood. Ice cream and cake were served as attendees praised the gathering.
Mrs. Charlotte A Noble of 9 Lexington Road celebrated her eighty eighth birthday Tuesday January 1 in Concord. Friends visited, gifts and flowers arrived, and a small evening gathering with ice cream and a decorated cake followed by birthday wishes. Her daughter Miss Maude Noble shares the home in a cluster of old houses, as friends extend congratulations.
A social event was hosted by Mrs Arthur T. Mullen with her involvement noted as hostess.
Mrs Hayes was high scorer and took first prize at the Elks weekly whist party held at Bikes hall. Other winners were Mrs Mari DeMars and H W Byron with Mrs prize. A second party is planned for tomorrow January 23 in Elks hall.
John B. Pendergast appointed Assistant Deputy Warden of the State Prison at Charles town. A Concord native, he grew up on Belknap Street and attended public schools. He previously worked at S Pierce and Charlie Byron stores. He married Agnes Kenna of Concord. they had six children. Sister is Mrs Charles Hogan of West Concord. Florence Eisenhauer and family leased the Dennis Home at Hubbard and Union Streets.
The West Concord Parent-Teacher Association met at the Harvey Wheeler School auditorium Wednesday evening with president Mrs Henry Harmon presiding. The meeting discussed The Playground Movement in West Concord and Edward McCarthy, the playground supervisor last summer, was expected to speak but could not attend.
The Methodist and other churches in Maynard unite for a Lenten Mission at Union Church from March 1 to 8 with nightly services 7 to 8. Reverend McGann, former dean of the Episcopal Cathedral in Springfield, will preach.
Union Church in Sudbury hosts Rev Albert Reynolds speaking to the Young People about the question What No God Next Sunday evening Anna Swanson leads a sleigh ride with the group returning for a hot supper in the vestry. Ladies and friends attend a special Men's Fraternal meeting tonight featuring a talking moving picture A Trip Around the World and a regular speech at the Men's Club follow.
English belief that king blessed cramp rings would prevent cramps led to rapid adoption and sales for other ailments like rheumatism epilepsy and fits. By 1912 advertisements for Genuine Anti Rheumatic Rings appeared in farm magazines and Collier's Weekly.
Firefighters responded Friday to a chimney fire at 5 Main Street, the home of Mrs. John I Bowditch. The incident disrupted surrounding activity but caused no reports of injuries or further damage. A busy slate of parish and club events followed, including a joint anniversary and exaltee rulers night planning for February 12 and a lecture on home decoration.
The Concord YRC met last Tuesday at the Girl Scout House with a large attendance. Alder man Paul I. Provandie of Melrose spoke on the rising importance of the Young Republican Movement in state politics. After adjournment, attendees enjoyed refreshments and discussed state and national issues.
The Ladies Uniformed Stabbing Auxiliary to Corp Ralph P Hosmer Camp US V installed officers in the Veterans building Tuesday evening Mrs Mary Kelleher wife of Police Chief John J Kelleher of Lincoln is new president Past president Helen P Lor ing of West Concord installed the officers including Mrs Annie Foreman Mrs Edith M Bailey Mrs Helen Loring Miss Ica Kelley Mrs Alice Hagerty Parke and others in varied roles.
Concord Rotary Club met for weekly luncheon at Colonial Inn. President EB Payson True presided as H Whittemore Brown of the Board of Selectmen spoke on modern housing, holding the audience’s interest throughout the talk.
On Monday evening January 13 Annursnac Grange installed officers led by Master Clara Sweet and Overseer Mrs Helen King. Other posts included Lecturer Mrs Joe Hall Steward Howardson Assistant Steward Harold Hall Treasurer Daniel Sullivan Gatekeeper Frederick Taylor Pomona Mrs Marjorie Andersen Lady Assistant Steward Miss Elizabeth Connell Ex Comm member Miss Helen Burt. Chaplain Secretary Ceres Flora and one executive member plus pianist will be installed later. Ceremony conducted by State Deputy LeRoy Hawes of Sudbury with dancing and refreshments by Mrs Andersen and Mrs Hinman.
For the last half year Boy Scout Troop 31 has faced trouble but now starts fresh with Edward Belcher of Concord as scoutmaster and Norman Scherer as assistant. Meetings are Fridays 7:30 to 9 in the State Armory. Any boy aged twelve in two months or older may join after passing tenderfoot requirements.
The Vienna Choir Boys present the second in a series of contests at Concord Academy on Saturday February 1 at 8 p m. Tickets available from Mrs. Hans Miller at Concord Craft Shop. An interesting program is promised.
Sunday services at 10:45 and Sunday school at 10:46. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7:45. Reading room open 2 to 6 pm on weekdays holidays. Lesson sermon titled Truth discusses biblical citations and writings from Mary Baker Eddy.
Mrs Wallace B Conant was chosen president at the annual meeting held in the parish church. Boston’s Mrs Mary C Carver spoke. Other officers elected include Mrs Jarvin Derby as vice president, Mrs John E B Forbes as treasurer, and Mrs J Theodore Jensen as secretary.
At the annual meeting in Monument Hall James Sheehan was elected president of St Bernard's Catholic Club. Officers named include Miss Mary Powers as vice president Miss Margaret Lawton secretary Miss Margaret Diskin treasurer and Miss Dorothy Ryan assistant treasurer.
At the annual meeting of the National Bank Judge Keyes again presided with Mr Heywood serving as vice president.
Concord resident John Howditch of Main Street is named one of eight Harvard undergraduates elected by the Harvard College Student Council to represent students on a committee for the 200th anniversary exercises. The program will portray college life today for returning alumni with short undergrad talks, band and Glee Club selections, and an exhibition football team.
Walden Royal Arch Chapter will meet in the Masonic Temple next Monday evening with H. Malan Foley presiding. An exemplification of degree work will be shown. A brief memorial service for Leroy Wood King will be observed. Refreshments and a social hour will follow.
Under the auspices of the Division Ladies Auxiliary Ancient Night will be held in Monument Hall on Friday January 24 with prizes of 10 dollars for first 5 dollars for second and 2 dollars 50 cents for third. Call Concord 418 M to enter.
Co. H announces an amateur night with cash prizes for winners. The contest will feature five contestants chosen based on merit with no prior display required. Enrollment closes Monday January 27.
A nostalgic guide suggests guests bring a surprise dish to share. It details oyster bake with crackers and oyster liquor, a shrimp and lemon sauce dish, cabbage salad in a jar, date walnut cake, and a brown Betty with apples. Recipes include ingredients and oven times.
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