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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1917
Page
7
Miss Ruth Knowlton was honored with a surprise birthday gathering hosted by Mrs R Gates and Miss Johnie L Durkee at the Durkee residence on Saturday afternoon January 20. Guests arrived at 3 30 and awaited her arrival.
A social event unfolds as Mrs Bring Ek arrives to a surprise gathering. Miss Patricia Baker and Master Samuel F. Catgle present a large pink rose pie hiding gifts beneath its petals. Guests, including Mrs Clark Durkee and Miss Mabel Parker, enjoy a social hour and a decoratively set dining room with pink carnations and ringed refreshments.
A car expert notes running with the top down saves gasoline compared with the top up and back closed. Six miles more fuel efficiency was found from a gasoline tank when the top was rolled and covered versus sealed. Lowering the top during wind resistance can ease climbs and reduce fuel use, if used only when essential.
A Washington Star report depicts a tense Senate hearing where a statistical expert claims figures are adjusting to fit questions. Senator Sorgiium interrupts, demanding the precise question and side discussed before revealing conclusions.
Sudbury held a large reception in the church auditorium for Pastor Rev. George H. Clarke and his wife. The event featured department heads on the receiving line, solos by Miss Newell, and a supper in the vestry. Speakers, including Rev. Clarke, Rev. Elbridge Whiting, and Rev. Street, shared humorous and solemn reflections on church work.
Mr Finney died in a Boston hospital after months of ill health. He owned the Charles Haynes place and lived there with his sisters. Arthur Hawes was assigned to a Sunday school class for boys. William Nolan goes to the base for hospital care. General hospital will operate this week to remove cancer from the lip. Feb 9 the Dover league plans a charity entertainment series. Arthur White and Roy Hawes heard Billy Sunday at the tabernacle and dined with the Kenyon family at Everett. Mrs Barker celebrated her birthday with many well wishers.
West ACFON EB L White went to Boston on Bott day afternoon. Billy Sunday activities referenced. Mr and Mrs John Goffey of Boxboro attended a funeral in Boston on Wednesday. Stanley Hall and family mentioned. Downie visited over cosas at the riding. Mrs Cora Slack and James E noted for health concerns.
Patrick Kane aged 94 died Monday at 4 46 AM at the Brockton home of his daughter Mrs. Richard King after a Thursday illness. Born in Renews Newfoundland he lived here 27 years aside from a three year stay with daughter Elizabeth Hickey in Brockton. He survived by three sons and six daughters and was buried after a Requiem Mass at St Bernard’s or St Bridget’s church with interment at St Bridget’s cemetery.
Mrs Margaret Hoar wife of James Hoar died at her Harrison street home Monday at 8 o clock She was born in Dingle Ireland and moved to the United States as a child Her residence in Lawrence spanned 16 years She attended St Bridget's Catholic church and belonged to the Rosary society Survived by husband James son James two daughters Miss Marjorie Hoar and Mrs Emma Delory a sister Mrs Patrick Gould Fitchburg and a brother Patrick Kennedy Guthrie Oklahoma Funeral mass at St Bridget's church with Rev Walter J Browne and organist A Hilferty The bearers included nephews from Fitchburg Boston and Lawrence Relatives and friends gathered from Lawrence Fitchburg Springfield Vt Plymouth and Boston Burial in Immaculate Conception cemetery Lawrence
At a Tuesday meeting in the selectmen's rooms, 21 names were added to the voting lists. Allied Temperance representatives attended the registrar and assessor meetings and reviewed six months resident Yule registration and taxation. Allard and others are listed among the new voters.
Democratic caucus to be held Monday January 29 and Republican caucus Tuesday January 30 in the same hall. Tickets open until Friday. entries by notifying secretary Iant Connelley. Lists show candidates for selectman school committee and other town offices. contests expected in several races including selectman and board of health.
Members of the Men’s Forum at the tree Universafiat church explain it seeks to aid life’s betterment through public meetings and topics of current interest. Rev. Luther Morris chairs with Dr. Walter B. Currier as vice chair. meetings held every Sunday at 11.48 and 1.45 pm, aiming to unite members and possibly inspire a similar group in the Congregational church.
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