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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
10
Concord Junction eiside prepares for a game against Acton, with Manager Simpson vowing a strong showing and a high score as 140 fans hope for a big win. Cornell R A plans a 36th anniversary outing at Lexington Park on June 22 with local lodges joining in.
Concord Junction opens the season with a 14 to 0 victory over Concord A. Wells, the visiting pitcher, struggled as the infield of Reilly Pratt Fitzpatrick plus outfielders T Reilly Damon and Mac Donall showed solid fielding and hitting. The article praises the lineup as strong and ready for town fans.
The annual Children’s Day program at Union Church drew a large audience on Sunday evening. Guided by Herbert Shepard, Sunday school superintendent, the event featured songs and recitations by various classes including Miss Pratt, Miss Loring, Miss Leighton, Miss Damon, and Miss Wilson. The program showcased Cradle Roll exhibits, Sunbeams pieces, duets, and recitations focused on cheerfulness temperance and love.
Miss Margarethe Grath becomes the bride of Edward Ormond in a Wednesday afternoon ceremony at St Bernard’s. The couple announced plans to reside in Lexington.
Mary McGrath of Brookline married Frea Ormond of Lexington with Rev Fr Lynch officiating at the church ceremony. The reception followed at the bride’s home in Concord with gifts from friends in Concord Bedford Lexington and beyond.
The town appropriated 500 for playground equipment and installed shoot the chutes and swings on the playgrounds last week. The progressive apparatus is welcomed by children and used during play hours. Similar units are planned for the Junction to provide outdoor exercise and keep kids off the streets.
The Congregational Brotherhood met in the Trinitarian church vestry with a large turnout. A banquet led by Mrs. Alex MacLeod featured fruit cocktail beef loaf escalloped potatoes and more. Toasts on education were given by Dr B S Winchester C H Pepper and W A Hall with remarks by Rev G A Tewksbury and president Wilmot R Jones. New officers were elected for the year.
South Acton reports on foundation work by J Ineson for Acton Associates and the return of culprits from thefts at Morris' store. The town records patrols, flower vandalism, and local updates from residents, with a note on school and August closing hours. A M Atwood descendant recalls teaching years ago as news of John Tingley’s son’s death arrives.
The committee overseeing the banquet includes Thomas Todd, N. A. Davis, Chas. G. Kent, and 8. A. McConnell with Carr and trens noted in the record.
A successful food sale drew a good attendance and a fair sum for the benefit. Mrs. Lee of Leominster is visiting with her sister Mrs Titus.
Cambridge organist for Mizpah Charity Putnam of the A F M and other bodies plus R A Chapter Cambridge commandery K T and the First Universalist church presents four artists Miss Fletcher violinist Mrs Elsie Rose soprano Mr Mc Donald Boston baritone Mr Harold Merriam bass with a sizable orchestra and organ accompaniment as a forthcoming program with more performers to be announced.
On Wednesday June 12 at 7 45 p m the Littleton Ladies' Quartet performs in the church under Christian Endeavor. The Ladies' Social circle meets Thursday at Mrs. Livermore's home at 12 30 p m. Friday prayer meeting topic is The Signs. Sunday services June 16 include 10 30 a m preaching The Ascension 7 p m The Witch of Endor and Sunday school at noon The Duty of Being Pleasant at 6 p m led by Mrs W S Fletcher.
Between 30 and 40 members of the Universalist Sunday school attended a supper prepared by the Red side on Friday night. Afterward the evening featured charades and games, with sewing by Mrs. Bertha Lowden on Thursday afternoon at 2 30. Children’s Day concert is planned for June 23 at the Universalist church. Also an 80 ACT LOC standing flag is for sale by Box 325 Maynard Mass.
The Maynard column reports a July 4 baseball game here, a Maynard– Marlboro wedding in Boston, a band concert opening, and the death of Thomas Kershaw in Lowell with burial in Glenwood. It notes Mrs. William J. Reddy visiting from Salem, a Buick purchase by Peter Stitt, and traders considering a joint effort to attract out of town trade. Includes thanks for bereavement support and a standing hay for sale.
Miss Fannie Gordon, Mr Geo Her rick, C Kane, B Pouixurky, Charles R Wood listed as advertised letters awaiting pickup at the post office. Names appear with minimal context in a small notices section.
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