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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1936
Page
6
Rumors claim a new rear block will house an accessory shop by Man Brothers with a theatre planned. Architect Marty Lit named, project described as the most up to date and best equipped in town, though details remain uncertain.
A few years ago a commercial firm tapped steam from 800 feet below the surface near Steamboat Springs Colorado. The geothermal steam powered all engines in a factory, illustrating a major use of underground heat for industrial energy.
A fragmented ad style letter discusses a doctor recommending Balts and Kruschen as a weight loss aid. The note hints at a six week trial and urges readers to take a half teaspoonful in water daily, but the text is garbled and unclear about figures or provenance.
The Debating Club of Concord High school joins the National Forensic League to promote debating nationwide. Massachusetts high schools organize a state wide tournament in March at Williamsburgh with Concord as guest school for February 12 contest set by Mr. Goodwin.
The West Concord Parent Teacher Association will hold a whist and bridge party at the Harvey Wheeler School on Wednesday evening February 5. Prizes include doors and special awards. Mrs Paul H M Barnes hosted her bridge club Monday. prizes were won by Mrs Chester H Adams and Mrs Thomas Prendergast.
West Concord Mass announces Sunday February 2 9 20 a m church school 1045 am morning service sermon by Wentworth Stewart editor of the Concord Journal 6 pm Vol 8 C EL
The Concord Woman's Club met at the Girl Scout House with Mrs. Caleb H. Wheeler presiding. Rev. James Gordon Gilkey of Springfield spoke on Changes in Russia Since 1933, delivering a vivid account with keen observations on the country’s evolving conditions.
Portuguese navigators first neared South Africa by 1486 near the Cape of Good Hope. Vasco da Gama followed 11 years later. Cornelius Houtman led the first vessel to anchor at Table Bay in 1496. A Dutch ship wrecked in 1648 and its crew stayed five months, sparking colonization ideas. The pioneer Cape Colony settlers arrived aboard three Dutch ships on April 7, 1652.
The text notes early cryptography in Sparta used a rolled parchment on a staff to hide messages. It describes how the message ran along the joint line and could only be read by those with a duplicate staff. It mentions other cryptograms and the use by Jews, Julius Caesar, and Augustus.
Eighteen acts have entered the Amateur Night program to be staged at the Veterans Building on Wednesday evening January 29 1926 under the sponsorship of Company H 182nd Infantry MN G The event promises varied vaudeville entertainment.
Concord residents are invited to a Friday gathering at the Trinity Church Parish House to discuss reviving the spirit of Emerson. The meeting follows sermons by Daniels Stone and Thurlow after the September Tercentenary celebration and invites all Concord worshippers to attend.
Reginald Perry topped the prize list at a Thursday Elks whist party in Elks hall with Charles R Miller and Harold Tompkins in charge. Winners include Frank McPhillips Alice O'Brien Mrs Clahane Alice M Boyce Roger Faber Manley Boyce Irene Miller Mrs Tobin Mrs John Smith Florence Tibbetts.
IL D Wilson Chapter DeMolay of Maynard plans a February 7 concert and ball at Concord Armory. Eileen Bowen, James Bowen, and James Tizzard perform. Val Jean and his New England Championship orchestra provide music 9 pm to 1 am. Grand March led by Howard M Weaving. Anniversary committee includes Weaving Harris Medsan Mc Rae Hicks Young Stockbridge Walters Burnham Lester.
Richard B Derby died suddenly at his Winchester home. He was a Boston architect with Derby Barnes and Champney, formerly Derby Robinson, and designed homes for Mrs Virginia Armstrong and the Newell Garfields. A Concord native MIT 1900 graduate, he served on Winchester Home for Aged People board and planned many public buildings in Greater Boston.
Concord announces the betrothal of Elsie Mudgett to Herbert A Brown. Miss Mudgett, a Keene Normal School graduate and New Hampshire University alumna, is a 4-H Extension agent in Concord. Brown, a Massachusetts State College graduate and county agricultural agent, served as a WWI captain and is active in the American Legion and Concord Board. The wedding is planned for June. A kitchen shower was held for Miss Mudgett by the Extension Homemaking Group at Chamberlain's Corner Westford.
Dr. William B Burns of Dorchester Massachusetts notes the only Roman aqueduct still in use, the El Puente del Diablo, delivering water to a ten mile long structure. It crosses a valley at 102 feet high and was built 1900 years ago with rough hewn granite blocks without lime or cement.
A large crowd attended Monument Hall for Division 44 Ladies Auxiliary AOH amateur night. James Powers on accordion and Paul Delaney on tap dance won first prize, $10. Joseph McGann earned second, $5 for Danny Boy. Kathleen Drummy took third, $2.50. Judges included Sabina Coyne and John Downing among others in Maj Bowes original amateur hour.
The Elks win the 12th weekly Concord 46 tournament game set Friday in Knights of Columbus rooms scoring 37. Hibernians place second with 34 and Knights of Columbus last with 29. Knights of Columbus lead season with 416 points, Elks 397, Hibernians 387.
The Concord Rotary Club met at the Coronal Inn at noon with President Payson presiding. L A Bruce Jr secretary of Newton Rotary spoke on Yate Boy Scout Movement, noting his prior work as a Scout executive.
The Fashion Shop of Maynard displays Emeralette Slip in six styles priced at $1 each. Emeralette slips have no filling and launder beautifully. advertised with window display.
Rev Otto Rafos of the Norwegian Evangelical Free Church preached Sunday morning at West Concord Union Church. There was music by the choir directed by C Waldo MacWilliams.
Concord veterans announce a January 30 program in honor of National Defense. Spanish War Veterans and Company H are invited, with music by the Legion Band. Colonel William Pistole of the Regular Army and National Guard will speak. Moving pictures of Army life and a caterer’s supper will be provided.
James J Mansfield Post Alabama schedules National Defense Night tomorrow at 6 30 PM with a supper in the Veterans Building. Past Commander Russell F Parsons chairs the organizing committee and H Whittemore Brown a Middlesex County defense panel member will toast. Speakers include Colonel William Pistole Adjutant General William Rose and Major Michael J Dee with films shown.
Rev Dan Huntington Fenn of the Unitarian Church preached at Middlesex School chapel. He is linked to Roger C Fenn head of Fenn School. The Town Finance Committee held a public hearing on the annual town meeting warrant for March 2. Rev J Harry Hooper preached at First Parish Hingham in exchange with Rev Edward Perry Daniels. The Minute Man Stamp Club met at Fowler Memorial Library with Wenzelberger of the Metropolitan Stamp Club speaking on U S Covers.
The General Court of Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1636 agreed to grant £400 toward a college. The effort began Harvard University named for John Harvard who moved from England and bequeathed £70 and his library.
Wallace B. Conant has been drawn for jury duty in February. C. Hayden Whitney is at Baker Memorial Hospital in Boston for observation. Mrs Albert J. Adams of Marlboro is moving in with her daughter at 1 Stow Street. The Helping Hand Society held a Silver Tea at the home of president Mrs Winfield E. Chaplin. Women's Parish Association held an all day sewing meeting for Emerson Hospital. A monopoly party was hosted by Mrs Winthrop Puffer on MonuMent Street for Hawthorne chapter O. E. S. Debutantes dined before the Snow Ball at Towne Club Boston hosted by Elizabeth Marion and Miss Wiriam Little. A 4-H Club rally was held at Harvey Wheeler School Auditorium Wes Concord with representation from all clubs. Alfred Lufkin of Concord Municipal Light Plant left for Atlantic City Topper four aay Convention awarded by General Electric for 1935 sales. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Whitney Surette head South for two months with stops at Black Mountain College, Pomfret, New York, Philadelphia and Washington. Firefighters were called thrice Thursday for chimney fires at Everett Sargent West Concord. Ole Gilda camorage turnpike. and Gertrude Rudd Sunbury Road from frozen water pipes. Turmige Was. Enterprise extends congrats to Mrs Hermina A. Findeisen on her eighty second birthday at Lang Street with flowers, cards, cake and messages. Daughters Miss Maud Findeisen and Miss Minna A. Findeisen, schoolteachers in Peter Buske School, stay with mother.
Concord reports a Catholic Daughters of America Beano party at Warner hall hosted by Court Our Lady Help of Christians. Prizes from a crab bag added surprise. good attendance noted. refreshments served. party chair Mrs Margaret Alexander with helpers Mrs John Coyne Mrs Mary Mullaney Mrs Lawrence Frawley and Mrs Elizabeth Connell. Birthday party set for February 11.
Concord Pa February election sees Joseph A Macone of Strawberry Hill Road installed Master of Concord Grange Patrons of Husbandry for a second term at Elks hall. Officers named include Lulu Cushman Overseer Alice O'Brien Lecturer Linad Perry Steward and others with Elizabeth Dwyer secretary Ruth Tompkins Ceres and Gertrude Hagerty Flora.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the West Concord Union Church will meet at the church on Thursday evening February 6 at 7 30 o clock. President Mrs Dorothy Santora presiding. Choir of Lynn is invited to attend.
Concord High School pupils produced The Arrival of Kitty by Norman Lee Swallout in the auditorium to benefit the school paper Voice. The masquerade plot with Kitty and Robert Harvest drew a capacity crowd, aided by lively music and a large, credited cast.
Sunday services start at 10 45 a m with Sunday School at 10 46 The testimonial meeting occurs Wednesdays at 7 45 p m The Reading Room is open 2 to 5 p m on weekdays and holidays The Lesson Sermon on Love will be read in all Christ Church services February 2 featuring the Golden Text from 1 John 3 18 Bible passages from Matthew 31 are cited along with Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health quotes Divine Love is cited as meeting every human need
A scattered old recipe page lists dishes including baked halibut with lobster sauce, lime pineapple gelatin with pineapple cubes, pecan graham muffins, chicory salad, and Nesselrode pudding. It details halibut bake times, lobster sauce preparation, and a dessert lineup with marshmallows, cherries, macaroons, and frozen dessert assembly.
Readers are invited to send cookery problems or requests to Miss Fossett care of the newspaper. She will answer via this column or by personal letter, offering practical kitchen guidance.
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