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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1930
Page
5
A re enactment of the Concord bridge fight drew crowds of about 20 000 with 5000 autos in town for the tercentenary pageant. The event featured two thousand reenactors, police from multiple agencies, and a rain soaked but orderly performance amid historic streets and battlegrounds.
Reliability economy and performance touted for the Ford with praise from users worldwide. Government bureaus and large companies report low depreciation and upkeep, with customers urged to seek demonstrations and consider Universal Credit plans for time payments.
In a Sunday game at Percy A Rideout Playground Lexington jumped to a 5 run first inning on errors and hits. West Concord fought back with Olsen doubling and Parks scoring in the second and seventh but Lexington held on for the win as McWilliams pitched well after the opening frame.
Letter from Warren L Bishop assistant district attorney praises Patrolman Thomas Finan of Concord for arresting two to three assailants who attacked Catherine M Haggerty and a church official on June 22. Bishop commends police work and bravery and includes a donation to the Citizens Committee for the fund.
Lexington Minute Boys edged Colcord Yankees 5-4 at Lexing Wu Centre on Thursday evening. Key players for Lexington included Potter Spellman Coutcuru Mcheuua and bDuigel with notable contributions from N0seu OUL and others in a close junior game.
The Barker Society of America founded in 1928 by Barker descendants holds its annual gathering Saturday July 19 at 2 p.m. at the Log Cabin home of Miss Frances R. Barker South Sudbury. Luncheon is at noon. President Hon Albert E Barker of Brockton. Rita Fisher of Packard Street travels to Maynard to visit relatives for a week.
Librarians Elinor Way and Ethel Berger enroll in a continuing education course for librarians at Columbia University in New York City. The program aims to enhance cataloging and reference skills for public library staff.
A large Concord crowd and visitors attended a concert of notable merit at the First Parish Meeting House. The program featured Bach and Hayden selections, Mooart mass, Wagner chorus, and choral renditions by a devoted group. The July 17 vestry concert will close the season with Rio Grande music from England for the school.
Red Cross swimming classes at Walden Pond report successful tests for Beginners Teat and advanced swimmers. Names include Doro Tracy, Thomas Murphy, Margaret Rushe, Ruth Davis, and Thelma Ve lina. Other noted swimmers achieved 1100 yards and 50 yard backstroke, with dives and running dives performed. Mr and Mrs Dexter Knowlton Strong have left Concord for California. The Middlesex Institution for Savings bank building nears completion and John G Watson builds on Walden street. Pleon Yacht Club crew leads North Shore junior championship race with Edward Motley Jr in Caprice, and Maralyn II’s first race win noted.
The Concord Elks face West Concord at Percy A. Rideout Playground Friday evening in a benefit game for the Thomas V. Finan Fund. Proceeds honor officer Thomas V. Finan who helped arrest assailants of Miss Hagerty.
Concord Grange No 150 members cancel summer picnic due to many away on vacation. Annual meeting planned later at home on Lowell Road in August. Police officers now wear chrome plated edges similar to Boston Police. Dr Norman C Speaker treated ankle then confined several days. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Frank Ner of Lexington Road on birth of daughter Wednesday. Margaret Colling of Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance sailed on the S S Lacènia for a summer trip to England Ireland and France.
Concord July 16 announces St Rards Parish annual Wii Party and Field Day for Saturday with parish groups competing in sports and games for youths. Highlight is tug of war between Dennis Homes' team the previous champions and St Catherine's Charlestown. An 8 pm horse shoe pitching contest features Concord Gousell and the Ancient Order of Hibernians among participants.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnesses during our recent loss. We also thank the Concord Department for their untiring effort and success in aiding our family.
The Trinity Church in Concord Massachusetts lists Sunday services with Holy Communion at 8 45 am and Morning Prayer with a sermon. Rev Smith Dexter is rector. The entry notes the date July 20.
Trinitarian Congregational Church led by Rev. George L. Thurlow will hold a morning service at 10 45 a m on Sunday July 20 in the First Parish Meeting House.
Concord Massachusetts Sunday service at 10 45 am with Sunday school 10 46 am weekly testimonial meeting Wednesday at 7 45 pm Reading Room hours 2 to 5 pm weekdays except holidays Life in the Lesson Sermon to be read Sunday July 20 Malden text cites Proverbs 16 22 and Luke 12 22 23 reflecting Christian Science themes Immortal facts and spiritual truths contrasted with material world view.
Visiting relatives attend weddings and socialize as Nan Katharine Smith and George Kirkham Smith arrive from California to attend a wedding. George McWeed enjoys an extended horseback riding and mountain climbing trip to the West. Mrs Robert E Goodwin to sail for Europe next week. Mr Goodwin plans join later. Miss Roth Naymana to move to new home on Sunwest Street pending completion. Einar Christensen builds and occupies a house in the White Market area. A new compressed air fire whistle is tested at Central Mire Station near the Light Plant. A Division meeting in Monument Hall appoints a fund-raising committee chaired by James Powers Sr. Miss Lucretia S. W. Penk departs for summer, following long custom. Mrs Perkins, linked to J Ramsay MacArthur, recalls his Concord visit several years ago.
A fragmentary schedule shows baseball dates and matchups including July 1 at North Cambri and at West Concord. The text also references Concord at Winchester and Ellis vs Boxville at Elliserson Playgrounds, with unclear day details.
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