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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
6
Advertisements from multiple local towns are presented with rates of 10c a line and six words per line. Listings include to let notices for a six room bungalow and an experienced house work girl sought by Mrs. T. Stone. Also promotions for Stanzalon coffee and new middy blouses at Miss Buck's.
If officials and the Board of Trade prevail, a new trolley would connect Waltham with Marlboro passing through Weston Sudbury and Concord. The project would bring significant benefits to the town and region.
A group including Betty Warner Gladys Love Helen C Hunt Elizabeth Johnson Grace L Hunt Ruth Allen and others met at Miss Mary Hunts Thor eau st Wednesday evening. They played whist and enjoyed dainty refreshments as the hour grew late before departing.
Frances B P Hagerty daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hagerty of Concord wed Michael J Boyce of Lincoln at St Bernard's church Wednesday morning.
Hazel Dawn starred in One of Our Girls at the armory Saturday night drawing a good audience. Two reels on Savings Bank Insurance were shown and explained during the program.
The Ola Concord chapter of the DAR held its season finale on Saturday June 10 at the chapter house with Regent Mrs George Richard Blinn presiding. Resolutions on Miss Alice Johnsons death were read and sent to her family. The event included a historical program by honorary regent Mrs Daniel Lothrop and reports by past regents. The treasurer Miss Caroline P Holden announced the final mortgage payment and noted the years of work since the 1909 house purchase as the mortgage was burned. Georgiana Boutwell of Groton spoke. hostesses were Mrs Blinn and Mrs Minot Baker.
During the summer starting June 19 the Concord free public library will be open daily from 9 to 12 and 2 to 6 except Sundays and legal holidays with Saturday hours 6 to 9 pm. May adds biographies including Recollections of Abraham Lincoln by Henry I Rankin and Abraham Lincoln the Lawyer Statesman by Fenn Thomas Richards.
The Concord High School senior class, one of the largest in the present building, will graduate 72 students on Thursday June 29 with class day events in Eaton hall. William Dee presides as president with Louise Cabot as vice president and plans include salutatory by Dee, class history by Olsen, prophecy by Mulcahy, ode by Walcott, and a town hall dance.
Tickets for Miss Anna Holt's pupil recital are in pupils hands for the June 20 Colonial hall event. Proceeds go to the monument fund honoring soldiers and sailors of the Civil War, with expectations of a large ticket sale and lively student participation.
An update from St Elizabeth Hospital reports Miss Lena Sheridan is improving after an operation. The field day program was postponed due to weather and rescheduled for next Saturday. Delegates Guyer, Sharpe and William Moynihan were appointed to attend the State convention of the A O H at Lowell on Aus 22.
A large gathering of white ribboners met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Rolfe Middlest’s home. The topic Our Flag, led by Mrs. Rott, was well presented. This session will be the last until fall.
A Monday auction at Andrew's school drew a good crowd. Finigan acted as auctioneer and the articles sold for cool prices. The building will be renovated and prepared to host a girls' school run by Miss White.
Through J W Ray nond the RE EF Gray Co of Boston has leased two stores in Black s block one now a fish market the other a shoe store. Tenants were told to vacate for full renovation with a partition to join into a large space. Opening expected about September first with a full line of groceries.
Sunday activities honored the church’s children with a processional, Lord’s prayer, scripture, baptism, Bible presentations, and souvenirs for the 7th birthday group. The Ga to Church band performed after flawless attendance. A Children’s Crusade impressed attendees and 150 plants were distributed. Evening union service commemorated Shakespeare’s tercentenary with Hon. Frank B. Sanborn delivering the address.
Hawthorne chapter No. 48 C. E. meets this afternoon at the Dies tion for a children’s event from 3 to 6. A new Bedford chapter is to be started with about 50 members.
A posted notice lists individuals receiving advertised mail including Roland Campbell J E Durgin Mrs Paul Draper Mr and Mrs B Drake Jr Mr and Mrs B ica Elmes A H Knowlton Henry Libby Mr and Mrs Joseph Worth en L O Yarter S John Ferguson Miss Ethel P Hunting Mrs Augustus L Morse Mrs David E Murphy Mrs Susie Norcott Mrs Thayer Robb Miss Alice L Richards Miss Frances M Steele Mrs William Walker Mrs Gennie Wetherbee.
August Hella who died by suicide Tuesday was buried Thursday. Services at the Socialist club featured a eulogy by Mr Hautamaki, selections by the Imatra band, and the club men's choir. About 300 club members marched to Glenwood cemetery for interment with floral tributes from the club unions and friends.
Sunday evening at 7 30 a program by the children is described. Miss Lena Larsen will lead the program and Rev Berg Green will speak to the children.
H J Dwinell announces plans to erect a four store building on his lot behind Maynard's block. Construction will begin as soon as contractors can secure workmen and materials.
High prices hit Concord and other areas prompting roadmen to refuse work on Monday until their demand was met. They earned $2.25 for eight hours and pressed for $2.50. A meeting with road commissioners led to settlements, and those deemed worthy received the raise.
Concordia high school plans to play Fitchburg high school Thursday weather permitting. This is the final game of the season for the boys team.
The Woman's auxiliary of the Concord Grange met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Andrew Peterson. They conducted other business and laid plans for a fair to be held later.
Mrs Anson Wheeler and daughters Dorothy and Marion attend Mt Holyoke College in South Hadley for Edith Wheeler’s graduation today. They expect to be away for the entire week.
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