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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1933
Page
5
The Bedford High graduating class hosted an evening event in the school auditorium with maroon and gold colors and a circus tent theme. Committee members included Miss Decrow, Marcia Webber, Palmer, Dorothy Stone, Henderson, and Jennie Lich. matrons and patrons listed with several local families.
Friday's ward whist party awarded door prizes to Ma Sweet and several other attendees. Additional prizes went to Lena Frankernd, B Watt, E Moreau, Hogdon, Anna Wright, Nits Heaton, Theresa Per, Sherry, Martha Rich, Costello, Cecelia O Toole, Margaret McCarthy, Sharpe, Mrs Campbell, Bamford, Agnes Driscoll, Brooks and Mrs Jamieson.
Miss Addie Edge received a Hudson ty at the home of mis Eldridge on Park Street last night. Miss Coolidge leaves for California. A Boston hospital visit for Busby on Park Street is noted.
At Trinity Church last Sunday a Confirmation Service and sermon were delivered by Bishop Babcock. A seven o'clock Holy Communion followed for the class confirmed and their friends. A church school picnic for upper and middle grades is set for Friday June 16 with motors leaving Peter Bulkeley School for Franklin Park at 7 o'clock in the morning. Sunday June 18 features Holy Communion at 8:45 am and Morning Prayer and sermon at 11 am.
Mr and Mrs Christian Thorensen of Concord marked their 52nd anniversary at home on Strawberry Hill Road. They have four generations. five sons, three daughters, 22 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Married in Norway, they settled in Concord, farming for years. He is 76 and she 70, in good health. she was Martha Monsen before marriage.
Concord schools dismissed early due to a heat wave as official readings reached 91 degrees after a cooler night. The brief change affected students and staff exiting for the afternoon.
Michael OConnell was injured in an automobile accident while returning home from Gardner with relatives. He was seated in the car when a tire was being changed and suffered broken ribs bruises and internal injuries. He was taken to Ayer Hospital.
Concord Academy held a long field day on its grounds with 75 participants. The Blues beat the Reds 8 to 5 to win the spring loving cup as Miss Jean Denio led the Blues and Miss Alice Sinclair captained the Reds. Archery and wack meet wins boosted the Blues. Alumnae Association elected officers and Alumnae Day preceded the graduation with Dr. Lewis Perry as speaker.
Gardens on Fairhaven Hill hosted by Mrs Charles Francis Adams Mrs Richard M Saltonstail and Mrs Mary Abbott with tea provided by Mrs Henry Thompson and volunteers. Visitors viewed several gardens from 2 to 6 including those of Mrs Grafton Abbott Mrs Russell G Fessenden and Mrs George Metcalf along Garfield Road and Fitchburg Turnpike.
An advertised baseball game at Emerson Playground was pulled. Waltham and Concord played through nine innings with Waltham scoring 4 runs, Concord 7, and the batteries Natali and Stump for Waltham Lons and Peterson for Concord.
The Concord Yankees defeated the Lexington Minute Boys 10 to 10 in a Paul Revere League game at Lexington. After trailing 6-0 early, Concord rallied with seven runs in the fifth to take a 8-7 lead and held the edge the rest of the way. Batteries Erisman Mullen and McCarthy Readel and Donaldson.
Baccalaureate service at Middlesex School featured Yale Professor William Lyon Phelps preaching in the memorial chapel. Relatives of the graduating class and townspeople attended as the school sang hymns led by Arthur Motter Lamb at the organ. Commencement ends tomorrow with ivy exercises in the morning graduation in Eliot Hall and the annual Jundance in the evening.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to Corp. Ralph P Hosmer Camp USWV held its final spring meeting on Thursday evening in the veterans' building with Mrs Mary Kelleher of Lincoln presiding as president.
Concord High School won 60 to 22 over Marlboro on the Homerson playground. T. DiCicco led with 14 points including wins in sprints and a relay, Kelley took the half mile, Madsen won high jump, Lapham took shot put, and Jaworek starred for Marlboro with multiple top finishes. Relay team of Hart Flannery Steinnam T. DiCicco led Concord to a 50 second 440-yard relay win.
The Peter Bulkeley School closes term on Friday June 16 with closing day exercises in the School Auditorium. A march titled Simplicity by De Matere will open the program played by the school orchestra.
Middlesex School holds commencement events tomorrow with ivy exercises at 10 a m then a graduation luncheon at 1 p m followed by afternoon exercises at 2 o clock. The evening features the annual June dance starring the graduating class and the next two classes.
Janeta Delaney of grade 8 and Thomas Huykins of grade 7 won Literary Guild Book Contest prizes at Harvey Wheeler School. Banking closed June 9 with $725.49 deposited. 94 percent of pupils have savings accounts. Flag Day on June 14 in the school yard. eighth grade party and dance that evening hosted by the West Concord PTA. dramatic club presents How Boots Be Fool’d the King with orchestra members listed.
Following a meeting of Ladies Auxiliary Division 44 A O H in Monument Hall Miss Mary Battles presiding an anniversary entertainment was given by pupils of Miss Charlotte Solmerville who entertained with dances. A male quartet performed selections.
The registrars of voters spent ten hours at the Town House yesterday afternoon and last evening and added only ten names to the voting list.
July 4 event announced by Ralph P Hosmer Camp US W YV at Emerson Playground. Organizing group includes James J. Mansfield Post AL. The plan calls for an old-fashioned field day with activities and community participation.
The Concord First Church of Christ Scientist announces a Sunday service at 10 45 with Sunday School and a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 40 Readings from the Lesson Sermon for June 18 include Genesis 1 1 and passages from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy The Reading Room operates weekdays 2 to 5 except holidays.
In Winchester at home the team routed Concord 5–0. Singles saw Lucy Fowle beat Ruth Clahane 6-1 6-0 and Sylvia Hatch defeat Peg White 6-1 6-0. Ruth Aseltine won 6-2 6-0 over Gertrude Edmonds. Doubles Ruth Cutter Betty Gilbert beat Mary Diskin Anne Byron 6-2 6-2. Julith Reed Janet Spencer won over Helen Matson Betsy Pifer. Friday, June 9.
Allston defeated Concord 9 to 8 after a five run rally in the eighth inning. Concord led 4 0 early before Allston responded with two in the seventh and five in the eighth. Peterson collected five hits in five trips, with Larson and Petersen adding key triples and McKenna contributing three hits.
In opening inter class games at Emerson Playground the junior girls overwhelmed the seniors 28 to 4 while the sophomores defeated the freshmen 12 to 11. A playoff between sophomores and juniors is slated for this week. Peter Bulkeley Junior High girls beat Harvey Wheeler West Concord Junior High 24 to 23 in a close contest.
At a recent executive committee meeting of the James J. Mansfield Post in Alabama the new officers were chosen and will be installed this Wednesday evening in the Veterans Building. County Commander Thomas P. Conway will serve as installing officer.
Citizens read the omen in a complete double rainbow Friday evening in the southeast. Observers note two perfect rainbows are unusual and seen as a sign of returning prosperity for the community.
Principal J. Vey Merrill of the Peter Bulkley school is earning his Master’s degree at Boston University this week.
Newly elected officers of James J Mansfield Post No 158 A L will be installed at a special meeting this evening at 8 o clock in the Veterans Building. Thomas P Conway county commander will preside. State and county Legion officers and Ralph P Hosmer Camp members will attend as guests.
Harry B. W. Snelling moves to the third round by beating Berkeley Wheeler 5-4 and Ralph C. Piper 6 and 5 in the championship. Danford W. Comins Jr. beat Michael Cody Jr. 1 up in 19 holes in the second round. Insolation division sees Wilson and Faversham Jr. win earlier rounds.
Mr and Mrs Watson M Gordon of Nashawtuc Hill and Dublin New Hampshire announce the marriage of their daughter Juliaette Adams Gordon to Garland William Forster son of Mr and Mrs Frank Forster of New York Mrs Forster attended Wellesley College and studied last year at the Sorbonne in Paris Mr Forster graduated from Dartmouth in 1933
The Concord Rotary Club met at Colonial Inn with Leslie O Anderson presiding. Dr David C Dow of Cambridge spoke on his experiences as medical examiner for the Arlington Cambridge district.
At Odd Fellows hall West Concord last Tuesday evening the CD of A meeting presided by grand regent Miss Agnes Collins decided to hold a food sale Saturday afternoon at 57 Commonwealth Avenue West Concord. Mrs James Flannery was named chairman.
Mrs Mary A Marsh Reynolds Carlisle longtime resident and former organist marks her 93rd birthday at a West Concord Rest Home. She has many Carlisle friends and memories of Lowell Street. Fire crews battled a small brush fire at Walden Pond Reservation and a truck fire on Monument Street near Carlisle linked to Ellis Chemical Co.
Hawthorne Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star hosted an official inspection led by Esther Kingman and Charles Robinson with Bernice Bradbury assisting at the Masonic Temple. Past Matrons and Patrons planned supper at 6 30, with William Weigle as soloist and memorial services for Mrs Grace E Davis and George William Hunt.
Beautiful flowers received by the King's Daughters Monday for their weekly flower mission in the Colonial Annex. Tuesday morning these flowers were sent to Boston by auto for delivery to the sick and shut-ins by the Benevolent Fraternity Fruit and Flowers Mission.
An advertisement compares President Roosevelt’s powers to a persistent dictator and praises Concord Cooperative Bank’s saving plan requiring monthly pledges. It promises $1000 after five shares totaling five dollars per month, framing the system as gentle coercion that leads to thrift.
Troop 4 Girl Scouts held a snappy rally at the Girl Scout House on Wednesday afternoon. Proficiency badges were awarded by Captain Chamberlin, followed by remarks from Mrs. Fenn and a charming play titled When the Sun Stayed in Bed performed by the troop.
The Trinitarian Congregational church Sunday school held graduation exercises with Superintendent W. Edward Lambe in charge. A rainbow drill by eight boys and eight girls showcased the year’s work, with plant gifts and perfect attendance pins awarded. Arthur Anderson and Dorothy Johnson were lauded for seven years of perfect attendance. Rev. Alfred Bliss of the State Conference preached at the morning service.
Morning service at eleven features Rev Edward P Daniels preaching on the subject Begins To Find His Way. Soloist Esther Davis will sing.
Rev and Mrs George L Thurlow attend Mr Thurlow's 26th anniversary event at Colgate College in Hamilton New York with family and friends present.
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