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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1930

Page

5

Health habits and education in Homemaker program blackboard notes

An essay on health education in schools cites Miss Harrington of American Homemakers Inc discussing health habits, supervision, and the value of physical fitness for teachers and students. It stresses daily routines, posture, breathing, and the need for supportive living conditions, wages, and sanitary environments.

Harrington American Homemakers, Inc Jode Island Miss Harrington Jong Mia Engas Wor Ehool

Foresters Propose Shade Tree Value Based on Cross Section

Foresters present a simple rule: a healthy shade tree is worth one dollar per square inch of its cross section measured four and a half feet above ground. For example a one foot diameter tree yields 113 dollars and a two foot diameter tree 452 dollars.

Warren L Bishop Candidate for Middlesex DA

Warren L Bishop of Wayland, first assistant district attorney, announced his candidacy for district attorney in the fall. He pledged to continue the Bushnell administration, with support from the staff, and noted his eight years in the office. Bishop, 39, is a Boston University Law School graduate and longtime Wayland official.

Warren L. Bishop Wayland Middlesex County Lowell Business Women’s Club Chamber of Commence Lowell Dist Robert T. Bushnell Bie Nisnaelf Bushnnell Bishop Bushnell Boston University University Law School Boston

Concord Trinitarian Congregational Sunday Service Notice

Concord Mass Rev George L Thurlow pastor announces Sunday February 2 9 30 am Sunday school 20 45 am morning service sermon by the pastor children sermon Young Peoples Club Weekly service details follow February 5 at 7 45 pm midweek service text reads unclear due to OCR errors

Congregational Concord Mass George L. Thurlow Young Peoples” Club Wabssedsy

Western Concord Pianist Helps at Tahattawan Lodge Ceremony

Edward B. Carger served as pianist at the installation of Tahattawan Lodge A F and A M in Littleton last Thursday in the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Chaplain Robert Walker of the Massachusetts Reformatory, a Grand Chaplain, participated in the ceremony.

Edward B. Carger Constitution of Tahattawan Lodge A.F A.M Littleton Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Robert Walker Massachusetts Reformatory

Joint Social By Union Club And Senior Society

A joint social of the Union Club and the Senior Society of Christian Endeavor will be held at West Concord Union Church on Friday February 14.

Union Club Society of Christian Endeavor West Concord Union Church

Concord Bank cashier retires after forty years service

Mr. C. Fay Heywood resigns as cashier of Concord National Bank after about four decades with the bank. He will remain vice president and a director. The directors elect Mr. B Payson True of Hyde Park to succeed him as cashier, after twenty years with Old Colony Trust Co. of Boston.

Concord C. Fay Heywood Concord National Bank B. Payson True Hyde Park Heywood True Old Colony Trust Co Boston

What Are We West Concord Church Sermon Schedule

West Concord Union Church in West Concord Massachusetts posts a February slate led by Rev. Alfred W. Stone. Sunday features morning service on What Are We and a children’s sermon, evening service, and Christian Endeavor observance with International speaker Clarence C. Hamilton. Week events include Hoy Scouts Women’s group and multiple society meetings with choir rehearsal.

West Concord Union Church West Concord Mass Alfred W. Stone Mornlink Society of Christian Endeavor Christian Endeavor Christian Endeavor Societies Union Church Christian Endeavors Middlesex Union Clarence C. Hamilton International Society of Christian Enndeavor M. Hoy Womans Christian Temperance Union Allison H. Willls Ladies Missionary Society Intermediate Society of Christian Endeavor

West Acton Notes Include Publicity Push and Fire Alarm

West Acton residents report on the new Concord Herald mailing list publicity and a February 3 ladies of the Woman's Club event. A fire at Hall Brothers Co mill on Central Street triggered alarms and sprinkler containment. Cliff Brown's orchestra plays for the Athletic Association dance at the High School. a recent whist and dance in Douck drew about twenty participants for the association.

Concord Herald Woman's Club Rev A J Torsleff Torsleff Maine Bettie Bertram S. Holt West Acton Hall Brothers Co Central Street Acton Cliff Brown Inere Aion Associa

Local boy builds two-tube short wave set in town

A Junior High student Alden Johnson created a two-tube short wave device that tunes to England. After patient listening sessions he heard London’s Big Ben and Westminster Chimes striking midnight, marking a novel, intriguing hobby for our small community.

England Chelmaford Direct Alden Johnson London Big Ben Westminster

First Baptist Church Plans February Religious Activities

Rev Arthur Jeffries enters his second year as pastor delivering sermons as special Sunday services continue since December 22. February events include an Alaska illustrated lecture with songs, February 2 communion, and a fellowship supper on February 5 at 6 30 pm with visiting speakers Rev Isaac Higginbotham and Rev Fred A MacDonald.

First Baptist Church West Acton Arthur Jeffries Alaska Jeffries Isaac Higginbotham Boston Fred, A MacDonald Old South Congregational Church Worcester Ayer Baptist Church

Local Notices From West Concord and Surrounding Towns

A daughter arrived at Mr. and Mrs. George Hardy’s home last Thursday to much joy. Alexander Peters and his brother David are noted, with David continuing at the Junior high school. Mrs. Nickles suffered a serious fall in Carlisle and is under medical care. Mrs. Rachel Haynes attended a three day convention of the Ladies hairdressers Association of New England at Copley Plaza. Ruth Costello visited the engagement party of her cousin Alona Phiead- in Melrose. The engagement of Evelyn King to Charles Andrew Jackson of Ayer was announced to friends. A Whist event at the Woman’s Club clubhouse drew fifteen tables, with prizes won by Mrs. William Lawrence and Mrs. Millbury on high points, and Ada Durken and Mrs Bradbury receiving consolation prizes.

West Concord George’ Hardy Mrt Hig Nickles Carlisle Rachel Haynes Vanity Shop Ladies Hairdressers Association of New Bengland Copley Plaza Ruth Costello William Lawrence Millbury Sints Ada Durken Bradbury

Christian Endeavor events and anniversary noted in Williston

Mrs Albert Reynolds leads a discussion on Training in Manners while Mrs E Norman Bowry resumes a chapter on Adolescence The Life Plan The meetings are planned monthly The February 2 anniversary of the Christian Endeavor Society at Williston Maine will feature Rev Francis J B Clark D D and a sermon What Christ expects of Modern young people The Co E quartet will provide music with an anthem The evening topic How many Endeavors Crusade with Christ Other social notes mention Beatrice Grant Madeline Small and local residents visiting Cambridge Windengarten Leslie and hospital Eve Sweet closes her house for the winter

Albert Reynolds E Norman Bowry C. E Albert Reynolds The Christian Endeavor Society Williston Francis JB. Clark D. D Co. E. Quartet Frank E. Ward James Maclean Waltham Levin ¥. French Beatrice’ Grant Madeline Small Guiifora Maine Pifrs Fred Stone Miss Grant Windengarten Cambridge Miss Small Sweet Haz Closey Sweeta Miss “Pend Yinter

Mrs Alice Wheeler Civil War veteran dies at 84 Concord

Concord notices the death of Mrs Alice Rattray Wheeler widow of George Francis Wheeler a Civil War veteran and former commander of Old Concord Post G A R at 6 Fairhaven Road in her eighty fifth year Born July 23 1845 in St Catherine Ontario she moved to Concord in 1865 and was active in schooling temperance and church life Her children include B T Williams Arthur L Wheeler Thomas K H Wheeler Ralph N Wheeler Wilfred Wheeler and Alan R Wheeler with ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral held at Trinity Church with Rev Smith Owen Dexter officiating and burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Concord Alice (Rattray) Wheeler iGeorge Francis Wheeler Old Trinity Trinity Chureh Smith Owen Dexter Bertha Graves Sleepy ‘Hollow Cemetery

Bedford Auxiliary Officers and Local Social Notes From Bedford

Bedford unit members attended a Middlesex County Council of the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Woman's Educational and Industrial Union in Boston. Social events included a Whist party at Grange Hall with prizes and plans for another session on January 29, plus updates on local Y P R U activities and residents recovering from illness or hospital care.

Alice Shubert Annie. G. Berry Middlesex County Council The American Legion Auxiliary the Woman‘s Educational,and Industrial Union Boylston Street Boston Bedford Unit

William H Persall dies after long illness

William H Persall of Hartwell Road died Thursday morning after a long illness. Funeral services were held by the Concord Lodge of Elks, burial in Weston, Massachusetts. Survived by wife Emma and son Charles. Townspeople extend sympathy to the family.

William H. Persall Hartwell Road Concord Lodge of Elks Frank Thompson

P. T. A. Meeting Set for Sudbury Center February 4

The Parent-Teachers' Child Study Circle will meet Tuesday evening February 4 at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs Leonard Stiles on Hudson Road Sudbury center.

Leonard Stiles Hudson Road Sudbury Center

Show Down in Arms Parley Tomorrow

London reports a suspended Naval Arms Conference as Five Powers prepare for a high stakes showdown tomorrow. The second plenary session may force changes to the agenda amid Franco Italian and Franco British differences. Premier Tandlue to address Italy’s position in the dispute.

London England INS Gure Delbéa Tandlue

Fireman Wallace Injured In City Lorry Incident

Fireman John H. Wallace of Winthrop Street suffered severe injuries when he slipped and was crushed by the fire apparatus as it moved past Winthrop Street toward Commonwealth Avenue to respond to a call at Francis P. Meade’s Elm Street residence in West Concord. He was taken to Emerson Hospital. The alarm stemmed from a heater flue disconnection letting fumes and smoke into the cellar.

Concord John H. Wallace Winthrop Street Commonwealth Avenue Francis P. Meade Elm Street West Concord Wallace Emerson Hospital

Local Notices and Social Updates From Concord Area

Mrs L Cora Brown sails to California for months. Mrs Winthrop Wood visits from Wilmington Del. A Cord Scout film Welcome Danger with Harold Lloyd screens Friday at Veterans Building. Children’s social for First Parish on Friday Jan 31 at 345 pm. bring colored pictures for Emerson Hospital scrapbooks. Harold Tompkins judged poultry show in New York Madison Square Garden. Mr J Meewiter drives a new Model A Ford. Geo B Blair and Madeline Blair announce marriage to James Janvrin of Lowell. Madeline worked with Middlesex Insurance. After brief trip the couple will return to Concord. Rainbow Girls Maynard to show work at Hawthorne Chapter OES in Masonic Temple on Wednesday Feb 12.

L. Cora Brown California Winthrop Wood Wilmington Del Herbert Blanchard Concord Girl Scouts Danger Harold Lloyd Veterans’ Building Emerson Hospital Harold Tompkins New York Madigan Square Garden Vom J. Meeywiter Ford Geo. B. Blair Petersham Madeline James Janvrin Lowell Blair Middlesex Insurance Company Janvrin Concord Rainbow Girls Maynard Hawthorne Chapter O. E.S Masonic Temple

Maynard T. T. Aheads in Midland League bowling

Maynard T. T. A defeated Concord and Nox by three points in a Midland League match at Lynch alleys last night. Lynch rolled 340 to lead with high score for the night.

Maynard T. T Masnerd T. T Concord Nox Lynch

West Concord Pupils Earn Perfect Attendance Record

West Concord pupils show perfect attendance and punctuality for 20 weeks of school. The list includes students across grades from 1 to 14M with numerous names such as Joseph Coyne, Walter Renhult, Winslow Damon, Joseph Williams, Mary Hanley, Virginia Locke, and Frances McCallion among others.

West Concord Joseph Coyne Noble Loomer Walter ‘Renhult C Irving Mary Banuzzo Mary Graham Esie MacWilliams Mary Lawrence Mildred Berlied Ann Lawrence Frances McCallion Pasqualina’ Palma Trene Fisher

Concord Woman's Club Holds Meeting in Veterans Building

The Concove Woman's club met in the Veterans building with President Mrs. Hans W. Miller presiding. Reports came from Federation secretary Mrs. George A. Hill on the Boston meeting. An experimental free kindergarten project was announced by the Americanization committee to gauge costs for a permanent town program. A recital featured Mrs. William D. Jamieson and Gustu Elius of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Mr and Mrs Paul C Lamb returned from their Florida honeymoon and are now at home in Cambridge.

Concord Janu Concove Woman's Club Veterans Building Hans W. Miller George A. Hill Boston Edward H. James William D. Jamieson Gustu Elius Boston Symphony Orchestra Paul C. Lamb Florida Cambridge

Concord 4th Annual Banquet Honors 50 Letter Winners

The Concord community plans its fourth annual banquet for 50 boys and girls who earned school letters in ball, baseball, track, field hockey. The event will be held in the Veterans' Building with Edward F. Lin toastmaster and a lineup of speakers including Tom Mason, Henry W. Clay, Supt. Wells Warren, and Miss Barbara Goss, among others.

Concord Veterans Tompkins Edward F. L Lin Harvard West Concord Martin F Oye Tom Mason Harvard Traiain Henry W Zskie) Clayristant Athleti Harvard Harry Arlensos Footb Tufte Barbara Goss Supt Wells H. Warren B Goddard Ma .Goodwin Ruth E Girls Everett F Concord High Isst

Sudbury High School Attendance and Early Season Scores

Attendance for the year ending January 24 shows Grade 3 at 92 percent Grade 4 and 5 at 93 percent Grade 6 at 93 percent Grade 7 at 93? percent 8 at 91 percent High School at 96 percent Mid year exams held January 29 30 and 31 at Sudbury High School in every subject. In the first home games of the season at Sudbury Hall on January 24 the Sudbury team won with Elsa Johnson scoring nineteen. Reynolds of Acton and Recll of Sudbury were top performers. Referee Ruprecht of Mayl officiated both games.

Sudbury’ Hall Pantaa

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