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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1925

Page

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Farm Bureau 1925 Officers Installed

Selwyn H. Graham of Burlington becomes president of the Middlesex County Farm Bureau. The directory lists officers directors and pool agents across towns including Holliston Waltham Bedford Sudbury and Acton with names such as Leslie Barnes Fred R. Jones Ronald Campbell and Harvey Fairbanks among others.

Selwyn H. Graham Middlesex County Farm Bureau Burlington Massachusetts Boston Market Gardeners’ Association State Farm Farm Bureau Siwyn H. Granam Leslie Barnes Holliston N. H. Felton Marlboro C. F. Keyes Acton Alden C. Flagg Bedford C. G. Barnes Hudson Dexter T Dodd H. Peck Stow Sudbury Harvey Fairbanks West Acton B. C. Steele

Grange Leaders Rally to Fight Cigarette Habit

Grange meetings nationwide push back against cigarette smoking in homes and public venues. Michigan’s stance calls cigarettes white coffin nails harming youths, pledging a long, vigorous battle parallel to the booze fight.

West Orange Man Kenneth Cook Visits with Mother

Kenneth Cook of East Orange New Jersey recently visited with his mother Mrs Cyrus Cook of Sudbury Road. Miss Mary F Tobin is rapidly convalescing after an operation at Emerson Hos.

Kenneth*Cook East Orange N. J Cyrus Cook Sudbury Road Mary F. Tobin Emerson Hos

Maynard St Guild Sale At Mrs Easthope Home

A Maynard Street guild sale is planned at Mrs Albert Easthope residence 19 Garfield Street this Saturday at 2 PM. The event features baked beans brown bread teacakes and a range of home cooked and fancy articles.

St. Guild Albert Easthope Garfield Street

Minstrel Show by Co H 18th Infantry Boosts East Lexington Fund

Members of Company H 18th Infantry and the Infantry M N G with the corps of pretty girls presented a minstrel show in Lexington. The event, staged Wednesday for the East Lexington Catholic Church fund, drew great applause and confirmed the troupe’s strong local reputation.

Co. H Lexington East Lexington

Reception for Rev H A Ofstie at Methodist Church

A reception was held Wednesday evening at the Methodist Episcopal Church for evangelist Rev H A Ofstie of Minnaville during a revival series in Concord. Violin duets by Rev Charles E Pedersen and John Sven with Miss Cahill on piano accompanied the event. Also attending were Rev Olaf M Johnson of the Norwegian Evangelical Free Church and Rev Carlson of Boston. Earlier services were led by Rev Ofstie with Rev Pedersen. Mrs Gordon Hutchins of Puckatasset Hill hosted a tea Sunday for Mr and Mrs Thomas Mottey who recently moved to Concord and reside with their children in the T Quincy Brown mansion on Main Street. The tea attracted many guests.

Methodist’ . Episcopal Church H. A. Ofatie Minn liv Wite -Ie Concord Charles .E. Pedersen John Sven Miss Cahill Pedersen Olaf M. Johnson Norwegian Evangelical Free Church Carlson Boston Ofstie Methodist Church Gordon Hutchins Puckatassett Hill Thomas Mottey T. Quincy Brown Main Street

National Seed Corn Show Promises Billion-Dollar Gains

A national seed corn event in Chicago March 2 to 7, under Sears Roebuck Foundation, offers 1000 prizes for best ear and 15 000 more in county champion ears. Open to all. mail one ear for testing vitality and disease resistance. The program stresses seed quality to raise 1926 yields and farm wealth nationwide.

Chicago Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundaton America United States E. B. Heaton Foundation Samuel R. Guard Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation Guard States Department of Agriculture Iowa Illinois Nebraska Missouri Indiana Ohio

Registry worker Miss Flavin takes indefinite leave in Boston

Miss Mary Flavin of the Registry of Motor Vehicles Department at Commonwealth Pier Boston has departed for California for a rest and has not returned to duties. The absence is reported as an indefinite leave of absence.

Mary Flavin Registry of ‘Motor Vehicles Department Commonwealth Pier Boston California

Firemen battle chimney blaze at Joseph Algeo home

Central Fire Station crew responded in zero weather Friday at 9 15 am to extinguish a chimney fire at Joseph Algeo's house on Virginia Road. No damage occurred to the dwelling.

Central Joseph Algeo Virginia Road

Grocery Whist by Division 44 Auxiliary in Monu ment Hall

The Division 44 Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians hosts a Grocery Whist in Monument Hall on Friday January 30. Committee members are Mrs Mary Hayes Mrs Martha Duggan Mrs Catherine Slayes Mrs Mary Powers and Mrs Ellen W Keefe. The next auxiliary meeting is Wednesday evening February 4.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Ancient Order of Hibernians Monument Hall Mary Hayes Martha Duggan Catherine — Slayes Mary Powers Ellen W. Keefe Auxiiary

Trinity Church Weekly Schedule and Service Details

The church lists a series of events starting January 28 with Holy Communion, sermons, and Sunday school activities. A notable feature is the Service of Lights on February 8 at 5 P.M. where attendees carry candles from the altar to their homes. All are welcome.

Trinity Church Smith O. Dexter Church Aid Society Maunion Gills’ Friendly Society

Middlesex School Ice Hockey Defeats Boston English 3–0

Middlesex School ice hockey team swept Boston English 3 to 0 on Thursday and beat Country Day School 4 to 1 on Saturday. Hopkins and Smith starred in both wins with Wise Gardiner also scoring, while Middlesex used a second string attack in the final period to show depth.

Middlesex School Boston English High Country Day School Concord Hopkins Smith Qagile Wise Gardiner Middlesex Kelley J.w. Hopkins Stover Rw. Wise Johnston Bailey Bernstein Fuler Harris C. Tompson Broudy Poehlman Silverberg Kettell and Howell Scovelle Sears Howard Almy C. Kelley Baldwin Fisher Wilbur Garrison Garrigan Kearns Wharf Talbot Phillips Ellis Knowles Hollander Cis

Washington University Seeks Frank Murray as Coach

Frank Murray of Marquette University is sought by Washington University of Missouri for its football eleven. Murray’s Marquette team was undefeated for two years, and this season Boston College handed them their first defeat in three years.

Washington University Frank Murray Marquette University Golden Avalanche Washington University of Missouri Murray Washington Marquette Srquette Boston College Milwaukee

Ladies Aid Society Meets at Trinity Church Parish House

The January gathering of the Ladies Aid Society at Trinity Church meets this afternoon with Mrs. Marion C. Taylor presiding. A social half hour with tea closes the session. Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Little return from a week in New York visiting friends.

Ladies’ Aid Society of Trinity Church Marion C. Taylor Harry B. Little New York

Mekkelsen Announces Engagement Of Christine to Dr Samson

Mr and Mrs John Mekkelsen announce the engagement of their daughter Christine to Dr A C Samson of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The announcement notes a forthcoming wedding date and family approval.

John Mekkelsen Ter Christine A. C. Samson Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Teachers Triumph in Not So Fast at Market Hall

The Teachers Club presented Not So Fast at Market Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings to full houses. The cast led by Principal A. K. Cole and Edward Coughlin delivered a smooth, well-prepared comedy with strong performances. The financial success benefits local causes and a future Scholarship Fund for worthy students.

Iho Juayers Peachers Markethall Edward Coughlin A. K. C., Cole W. H. Millington Victor Salloway Mary Monahan Mary McLoughlin Grace’ Walter Helen B. O'Donnell Maynard Cole

The Order of the Ignorantines Marks a New Humility

A historic fantasy tale recounts the creation of the Magnarii Ignorantites during a solar eclipse. Three members form the order, led by a reporter who acts as its president. Membership hinges on admitting ignorance publicly and privately.

Maynard Magnarii Igmorantine

Gentlemen's Night Observed by Woman's Club Speaker

The Woman's Club will host a Gentlemen's Night with a banquet and program at Cooperative Hall on Wednesday. Judge Henry A. Shute of Exeter New Hampshire will be the speaker and the American Orchestra of Lowell will perform.

Woman's Club Cooperative Henry A. Shute Exeter N. H

Trust Co Plans New Main Street Bank Building

The Maynard Trust Co announces plans to erect a brick banking building on Main Street adjoining the post office. George H. Creighton, president, says land will be acquired from the Naylor estate with a front of at least thirty feet. The deal is expected to close soon and construction may begin in the spring. Reports also suggest the Naylor estate may develop the corner lot as part of the project and the trust company may raise capital from 50 000 to 100 000, offering stock to shareholders and possibly the public.

Maynard Trust Co George H. Creighton The Trust Co Naylor Emate Triee Greighton Naylor Main Nason Street Busness Maynard ‘Tolls Core Jts Capital

Concord Council K off Banquet Attended by Dr Frank May

Dr Frank May attended the annual Concord Council K off banquet held Thursday evening.

Frank May Concord Council Concord

The Fast Workers Cook Club of Junior High

The girls club at the Junior High School is named The Fast Workers and enjoys cooking lessons. A sleigh ride to Hudson is planned as part of the group’s activities. Membership is open to all girls of the school. Rev James Driscoll of St John’s Plattsburg NY has been named to the Household of the Holy Father Pope Pius XI and is a cousin of the Misses Driscoll of Harrison Street.

Fast Workers Hudson James . Driscoll St. John's Church Plattsburg N.Y The Holy Pathe Fr. Driscoll Driscoll Harrison Street

Maynard Night at Hudson Lodge Opens February Events

Hudson Lodge B P O E plans a Maynard Night on February 3 with an institutory degree for eighteen Maynard candidates. Maynard Bika will lead a Maynard contingent, escorted by Hudson Elks to Town Hall for ceremonies followed by banquet and entertainment.

Hudso Lodge Maynard Hudson Lodge P. O E Maynard Bika Hudson Hudson Elks Hudson Lodge of Biks

Weekend Guests At Northboro Among Local Social set

Miss Alice McDonald and Miss Mira Dorothy Morris were weekend guests of Mrs Charles LaPorte at Northboro, sharing social events and correspondence with the local community.

Alice McDonald Mira Dorothy Morris Charles LaPorte Northboro

Whist Party Held in Cambridge by Middlesex Legion Auxiliary

Mrs. Margaret Sweeney, Mrs. Mary Puffer, Mrs. Louig Every and others from the Maynard Legion Auxiliary attended a Cambridge whist party Saturday afternoon under Middlesex County Legion Council. Mrs. Waite won one prize. Miss Gladys Hows attended Concord Council 5 banquet Thursday evening in Concord.

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