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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
4
Bedford residents attended a Patrons Night at the Arlington W. of Pail Revere Chapter in Bedford. The annual bazar featured aprons candy food and housekeeping items for sale with supper at 6 30 and a dance to conclude the evening. Despite poor weather a good crowd contributed to the treasury.
Miss Francis and Yvonne Wright led a Friday evening dance recital at Grange Hall closing the season for dancing classes. The program featured exhibition dances and a general dance with Mrs. Frank Thompson and her young daughter returning home.
Mr and Mrs David L B Fitch former Bedford residents celebrated fifty years of marriage with a Monday evening gathering in Somerville. Bedford Grange members sent flowers and greetings. The couple’s son and others attended as neighbors noted the event.
In a partial record, ioTreens Beverogel is listed as President with Mrs Louléaire as vice president and Mrs D F Capen ter as treasurer. Also shown are See Miss Helen Lundquist and Mrs M L Winchim baugh in unspecified roles.
Miss Ellen A Boynton former Bedford teacher hosted a reunion with former pupils on Wednesday evening at Union School 1919 Town Hall 1924 and the Old Tavern Grange Hall. Twenty eight attended in person with letters from fifteen others read. A next reunion date was set for May 1929 with a new committee.
Mrs Annie Be McKay of Bedford has a utility vault and monument erected at Shawsheen cemetery. The structure will inter her son who died years ago and is the area’s only monument of its kind. Inside are reinforced concrete vaults with hermetically sealed crypts for burials.
Concord SCT reports residents and businesses active in town life. A family on Crest Street vacates a house formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs James Mackay of Park Edw. Market employee Jedn Mackay has moved to Littleton for a new HK position. James Reilly and William H Wood are noted in market work with Grace Rackles returning from St Petersburg Florida. Kenna Damon sold his ice business to Concord Ice Co with takeover set for June 1. Board of Trade to meet Thursday June 2 at 8 PM in the West.
In Concord the date to decide whether meetings will be discontinued during July and August was to be set. Mrs. Joan Hughes and Miss Agnes Devine, both from Lawrence, with Miss Mildred Gerrity of Dorchester, visited Tivandsib Lawn during Medieval Day. Thomas Marowe expanded improvements at home.
Exercises were held in the schools on Friday afternoon with participants including Menmjonjalay and George representing Okd Congerls Pest and G A Ry. Major Joseph Murray and Ralph BY spoke to the children about the day’s meaning. Samuel Armstrong and family moved to Concord. A West Concord P T A food sale is planned Friday at Adams and Bridges store.
The Young Peoples Christian Endeavor Society hosts a birthday party on June 9 at Union Congregational Church. A one act play titled Sardines will headline a program of entertainment to raise funds for delegates to Northfield.
Maynard H. S. handed Hopkinton H. S. its seventh straight Midland League loss with a 7 to 4 victory at Crewe Park yesterday afternoon. Torpo and Sipola led the locals with seven of the 14 hits. Kenny led Hopkinton with three hits and Babe Whija added solid plays at short.
The Public Health Nurse report for May 26 shows 21 patient visits, 5 cases brought forward, new cases admitted, 18 discharges, and 3d Metropolitan Insurance calls plus 52 John Hancock Insurance calls. The message notes community church activities and a benefit event at the Peoples Theatre June 22-23 for the Firemen's Relief Association.
Mr and Mrs Thomas McNally and their three children from Medway were holiday guests of Mrs McNallys parents Mr and Mrs William Scally on Dartmouth Street. Mrs Mary Mahoney and her daughter Mary of Arlington were day guests of Mrs Catherine Sullivan on Wall Court.
Maynard residents hold pride as Raymond Puffer, a seaman aboard a U S steamship, prepares for a historic voyage. The Maynard town ties its history to the journey and eager residents await word of his personal voyage details for home folks.
Acton lodge No. 20310/01 and Winona Rebekah lodge No. 182 jointly observe Memorial Day on Sunday June 5 at Mt. Lope cemetery at 9 A M. A divine service follows at the South Acton Universalist church. Members living nearby may join though not members of these lodges.
Concord pupils and local veterans participated in Memorial Day observances at Peter Bulkeley Emerson and Harvey Wheeler schools. Speakers included Capt. John Bordman and Major John Murray, with grade songs and poems recited by students and a closing rendition of The Star Spangled Banner.
The May festival at Concord Academy in the school gardens featured 125 pupils, with a Maypole dance and folk performances. Miss Elsie G. Holson supervised, and Miss Elizabeth Wood led singing while Miss Martha Gudden directed dancing. A seven‑member class will receive diplomas at winds exercises in the gardens, weather permitting, next Wednesday at 3 o'clock.
The Sudbury Woman's Club restates its readiness to start operations for the year. Officers include President Mrs Henry A and Vice President Mrs Mayndeny 20d, with a full slate of committees and members named for Lecture Music Entertainment Dramatics Lawn Party Social Membership Hospitality Publicity Public Health Press Legislative and Manual Training. A committee will study new forms of work in the Manual Training district.
At a Concord meeting of Cone Scouts Troops 1 2 and 3 earned Silver and Gold badges. Virginia Houston Root and Cynthia Hoar received badges from Capt Ballou and Capt Grankow. Several scouts earned attendance stars and various specialist badges including health cook and scribe.
In a Thursday match at the Lexington playground the High Séiwely team won 3 2 after singles play. Katharine Lexington defeated Fannie Concord 65 27 while Fay Concord fell to Petewon Concord 67 46. Doubles results included Arkin and Katharine Lexington with Kim Phoebe Nichols pairing for the win.
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