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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1932
Page
5
Reading defeats Middlesex Lea 7 to 0 in a high school baseball game. Concord and Reading exchanged leads early as Kelley and Megin produced key hits. The contest featured bases, steals, squeezes, and several unearned runs amid defensive miscues and strong pitching from Preston.
In a Wednesday Emerson Play game Cambridge batsmen struggled as Arkin bled was caught stealing. The inning featured Peterson and Johnson singles and Doyle plus AdizzoKs, McKenna reach, with 6 runs amid misplays and wild pitching. Tompkins and Robinson contributed as Hallissey handled the field.
Concord High School dating club closes its year with a banquet at the Tally Ho Inn East Acton. Nearly 40 members and guests attend as President Campbell turns to Warren Goddard for closing business. Officers present reports and awards while Debating C’s are given to several members.
Mrs. Caroline Derby will perform a quarter hour concert on WEE at 4 15 PM Monday June 13. She is accompanied by her daughter in law Evelyn Derby for the program broadcast to the music loving listeners.
Cambridge secured five hits led by Kennedy while Concord Managers noted strong lineups. Robinson Smith and Fredericks powered Concord with solid performances as Hallissey and Keefe contributed in the field.
Concord High school track squad posted its season high score, losing to Reading 39 1 2 to 32 1 2 at Walton Field. Hanley won the 100 yard dash. Megin and Carter topped the high jump. Latham led the shot put. Bowers and Fish doubled in sprints and middle events.
A call to move from theory to action urges saving at least one dollar monthly. Citing Hoover’s push for definite results, the piece argues small savings accumulate and earn five percent interest, encouraging immediate investment with Concord Cooperative Bank.
Hawthorne Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meets in the Masonic Temple this evening with Worthy Matron Beulah F Blair presiding and Worthy Patron Benjamin F Clark assisting. Initiation ceremony planned, soloist John R MacKensie to perform, followed by a social hour and refreshments coordinated by Barbara Clubb’s committee.
At the annual meeting Mrs. Roger C. Fenn was elected chairman succeeding Mrs. Doug las Miller and Mrs. H. Whittemore Brown was chosen secretary. Thorpe and Frederick Millett named members-at-large of the executive board.
After the Division 44 Ladies Auxiliary An t Hibernians meeting in Monument Hall on Wednesday evening a whist party ran under a committee led by Miss Nora Thompson. Mary Battle won first prize with a large attendance and a pleasant evening, while consolation and multiple prize winners included Bernard Rushes and several others.
Elizabeth Goulding of Concord defeated Helen Enos of Malden 4 6 6 3 7 5. Eleanor Twitchell of Concord beat Nora Vander Green of Malden 6 2 6 0. The Malden trio won the remaining matches as Malden High claimed victory at the Emne Playground courts Monday.
The Concord church holds Sunday service at 10 45 with Sunday School at 1043 Reading room access and a midweek testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 7 45. The lesson subject God the Preserver of Man includes Psalms 36 6 and 91 1 4 and references Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
Concord Country Club hosts a crowded second round in the H. H. tournament with top scorers Russell Robb Jr 60 Burleigh Pratt 48 Michael Cody Jr 47 and John Abbott 44. Favorsham Brooks lead 2 up over Cody in a separate match while deputy results shift in the consolation division as public health notes mention postponement.
Theta Alpha Club presents a farcical drama with Carlos feigning nerves and tricks to win Maruja while Zaragueta feigns a doctor role. The village doctor Don Saturio and a moneylender drive the plot with mistaken identities. A large cast delivers lively make up and stage settings praised by directors Mr and Mrs W Edward Lamb.
Concord secured two victories last week raising its Twi League record. In Somerville, Concord pitchers held the home club to four runs with steady hitting early on. Every Concord player hit safely, while John son, McCabe and Arkin led with key singles and runs. Somerville produced scoring in the first inning and again later, but Concord kept ahead and finished strong. The final club meeting at the Young People’s service closed the day with a Tor equivalent event.
West Concord Union Church held Children’s Day with a morning service and church school exercises. Baptisms included James Robert Bent and others. carnations given to each child. The Junior Department presented a large Children’s Day pageant “God’s on” directed by Mrs. Clarence W. Mahan with a student cast and an organ solo by Miss Gertrude H Rideout.
Under the Junior Holy Name Society, a June 9 athletic night in Monument Hall aids St Bernard’s Parish. Speakers include Bill Urbanski of the Boston Braves, marathoner Jimmy Henigan, Brother Gilbert who mentored Babe Ruth, Bibber McCoy, Art Shires, Wild Bill Hallahan, Ernie Schaaf, Guasonnenberg, and Bill Connell. Singers, comedians, and musicians round out the program.
The Ladies' Union of West Concord Union Church hosts an annual lawn party on Thursday June 16 from 3 to 10 30 p m on church grounds with attractions. Committee chairmen include Hawley Rodday Anderson Rice Day Bean Hicks Kingman Miller Leighton Mahan Pratt and others. Supper at 6 30 features American Legion band performances from 7 to 10.
The Happy Hikers, a contingent of Episcopal church volunteers, reached Concord during a 700 mile journey through 70 towns. They spoke briefly, held outdoor services at Commonwealth Avenue, West Concord, and a First Parish green event, then gathered at Trinity Church for an indoor farewell.
Concord Musical Club hosted a garden bridge and tea at the home of Mrs Il Robb on Monument Street to benefit the music center fund. Attendees included Mrs Philip A-Davis, Mr Preston Denio, Mrs John Eaton, Mrs John Morse, Mrs Le Pratt, Mrs Theodore L, and club president Mrs Cc Taylor.
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