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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1937
Page
2
New officers and board members announced for the Concord League of Women Voters. Mrs Rudd is president with Mrs Lennox Henday as vice president and Edward W. Rane as secretary treasure. Other directors include Mrs Hobart and William Rodday with Henry Thompson and additional at large members.
A luncheon honored Miss Hastings Houston, daughter of Mr and Mrs T F Houston. The debutante, educated at Beaver Country Day School, will make her New York debut October 81 at the New York League Club House, with her parents and society guests in attendance.
Major Michael J. Dee and an aide traveled to Jackson Falls New Hampshire for a few days rent entitlements and plan to return to Concord June 18. Dee is recovering from a slight illness and the document notes an absence from the Reform.
A damaged clipping discusses dangers to cats and other pets from highways and reckless behavior. It mentions parents seeking proper caution and the impact on time money and peace of mind, implying potential harm or blame.
Immigrant resident of West Macord area for years known as organist at the Congregation time van in Carlisle for 26 years and also organist at the Unitarian Church there. She is the widow of Edward Reynolds.
A Grange group held an evening gathering last night to discuss community topics and plan activities. Members attended from local families and organizations.
Wives and children invited to a Harvard class of 1912 observance show titled 1225 Parade to be produced next Monday night. Mrs Frederic C Spate Mrs Eaph Piper and Mrs Miller attend. Ralph C Piper to sing in the men’s chorus with his daughter Margaret in the daughters’ chorus.
Mrs Eleanor Joslin plans her daughter Virginia Ann TM's entry to junior college this autumn. The two year course will follow with Phreg likely at Miss Amy Sacker's Design School. Colby Junior College marks its 100th anniversary this year.
Charles Bowse four years old son of Mr and Mrs Archibald Bowse of West Concord is recovering quickly after a car struck him. his six year old sister Virginia Mary heroically pulled him from the vehicle's path.
Frank a Kennie of 18 Caetawanys West Concord departs yesterday evening for Yarmouth Nova Scotia en route to Hants Port NS to spend the summer with granddaughter e Kennie accompanying.
A fragment references Robert Garrett Flershem of Buf fallo N. and mentions a visit to Garrett of Bar with unclear context. The text is incomplete and lacks full names, places, or dates for precise reporting.
Mr and Mrs Sidney Coolidee Sr. are named in a brief family notice noting lineage and kinship. The fragment mentions Sidney in connection with relatives, with no dates or locations provided.
Saxby H Hill, son of Mr and Mrs, reportedly died as noted in an abbreviated obituary fragment from a historic newspaper entry.
George A Landini lists the third annual Band Concerts by the Legion band with shows in Concord and West Concord on June 25 July 2 July 9 July 16 and July 30 plus August 27 at West Concord. A Labor Day concert is planned in Concord. Billy Parks is recovering from a mastoid operation in a Boston hospital.
At the Vicinity Council U 8 WV meeting comprised of Spanish War camps from Concord Framingham Hudson Marlboro Milford Narfolk and Newton with Newton camp member presiding under President Fanning of Needham the group set the annual council picnic for August 15 at Fort Meadow Pond Marlboro An asparagus supper was served by the Ralph Hosmer Camp U veer
Mies Cynthia Hoar served as one of the two head ushers at the Festival of Nations held last Saturday at Jordan Hall under the Folk Festival Council of Boston. A large group of girls wore traditional costumes from Italy, Armenia, Russia, Czechoslovakia and Norway. Mrs Edward H James has accepted an invitation to join Friends of the Festival.
Mr and Mrs George Richmond Walker hosted a Sunday luncheon at their Monument Street home for their daughter Barbara Walker on this year’s debutante list. Mrs Walker wore white linen. Barbara wore a pink linen ensemble trimmed with navy. Herbie from Ruby Newman’s orchestra circulated among the guests playing accordion.
B. Alcott Pratt travels to Wiano on the Cape last Monday to take a summer position with the tennis professional at the Wiano Country Club and begin his season.
At Monday evening commencement on June 21 at Northeastern University Rodney Ackers of West Concord and Tripoli Di Cicco of Concord will graduate. Both were football players in college. Trippoli was class president at Concord High School and a star athlete. Rodney also played football at Concord High School.
Mr and Mrs William Loomer of 40 Belknap Street are the parents of a baby girl born June 9 at Emerson Hospital under Dr Randolph Piper. The daughter, Eleanor Elizabeth, is the firstborn and both mother and child are reported doing well after returning home Sunday afternoon.
Miss Annie Emerson and Miss Louisa H Garfield named as debutantes for the coming year. Annie Emerson is daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Emerson of Estabrook road and Louisa Garfield is daughter of Mr and Mrs Mason Garfield of Monument street.
Richard Howard the son of Mr and Mrs Eliot Howard of Monument street graduated this week from Andover Academy marking a step in his education and family milestone.
Allison Miller of New York made a brief visit with his mother Mrs. Douglas Miller of Sudbury road.
Robert Whitney of 9 Sudbury Road recently returned from ox school where he graduated last week. He plans to enter Williams College in the fall.
Mr and Mrs Alexander Peters and Mr and Mrs Robert Hatch will travel Saturday weekend to review the cottage they rented for the summer.
The Legion Auxiliary held a Saturday afternoon sale at Houghton's store with bread rolls cake and doughnuts as best sellers. The event raised good funds and an additional sale is planned for early fall.
Mrs C F Whitney of the Ladies Union at the Trinitarian Congregational Church will sponsor a food gate at the office of the Boston Gas Co on Friday after noon.
Town meeting voters approved Article 1 on lighting plant expenditures by the Municipal Light Plant Manager. Article 2 authorized the road commission extension of Belknap Street by 295 feet westward by Angelo DeRenzio’s dwelling and the Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Company property. Article 3 to appoint a Board of Health member as full time agent failed 120 No to 21 Yes after lengthy discussion. Article 4 was withdrawn after Article 3’s defeat.
An informal dance for church and Union boat friends is planned for Saturday at the Parish House at 8 30 p m. Refreshments will be served and attendees are invited to join the gathering.
ITROOP TWO GIRL SCOUTS celebrates badges and stars for Katherine Wallace Flavia DeMars Barbara Hughes Dovis Gerow Charlotte Landini Susan Serva Ruth Barli ed Louise Bedford's patrol wins most points and each earns a Girl Scout Diary. Mrs Harold Cowling resigns after three years. Mrs Arthur Mullen to succeed. Mrs Joseph King and committee help serve refreshments as scouts showcase artcraft exhibits.
William Wadsworth finished second in a 25 mile handicap on the Dedham turnpike last Sunday. Ralph Macone was sixth, Robert Macone 30th, and Richard Macone 19th. Joe Wong impressed in his first race with a 12 minute handicap. Today Dedham hosts a 12.5 mile race sponsored by the Concord Cycle Club and Raleigh Bicycle Co.
Miss Thelma Olsen daughter of Mr and Mrs Christian Olsen of Barretts Mill Road will go early next week to Seabright New Jersey to spend the summer there. The regular meeting of the Concord Rod and Gun Club is held tonight at the Central Fire Station at 8 oclock. Tickets for the annual Field Day of the Middlesex County League of Sportsmen s Clubs will then be distributed.
John BP Forbes departed Concord on Friday heading to his late wife’s home in Northwest Harbor Shelburn County Nova Scotia for a visit.
Sidney Coolidge the third son of Mr and Mrs Sidney Coolidge is home from Holderness School Holder ness Ny.
Pawling Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie O. Anderson, is home from Dana Hall.
Long Lake in Littleton Mass will open its bathing beach and picnic grove to the public for the coming season. At a recent Long Lake Property Owners Association meeting, members unanimously voted to restore public access after several seasons closed.
A sealed verdict was opened in Superior Court yesterday favoring Eleanor Huff of Hudson in an at bid truit of Thomas Mak er Isiias. The jury returned the verdict on Tuesday afternoon authorizing the defendant to pay a thousand dollars ruaty.
Concord Academy graduated a class including Priscilla Foote and Elizabeth Conant as award recipients. Miss Hobson retires as headmistress and is honored by joining the Board of Trustees, with Hobson House named in her honor. The ceremony featured remarks by Harold Cabot, alumnae address by Emily Morison, and diplomas awarded to a long list of local students from Concord, Lincoln, Wayland, and nearby towns.
The Middlesex School Glee Club performed on June 12 under Arthur M. Lamb, delivering a varied program including Itinanski, Bach, Brahms, Mozart, Borodin, Mendelssohn, Whener and negro spirituals. Concord residents attended with parents of students.
Mr and Mrs Archie Barrett welcome a 10 pound daughter born yesterday morning at Emerson Hospital at 8 50. This is their first child. Grandparents are Mildred Whitney and Alfred Whitney who celebrate first grandson. Mr Whitney of Whitney Market on Thorean street also receives congratulations.
The West Concord Ladies Union and Helping Hand Society joined with Union Church to host a garden party on church land. A food sale and corn pop table featured, with a parade of younger children delighting attendees. Despite low publicity and postponement, the event was considered successful overall.
Richard Schueler son of Mr and Mrs Charles Schueler of Walden has returned to his home, marking a local posting in a brief community notice.
Ward P. Daniels, Minister of Concord Parish, will hold morning service at 11 on Sunday June 20 with a sermon titled The Everlasting Arms. Esther Davis Hewitt and the junior choir prepare a June series including morning communion and prayer.
Sunday Services at 10 45 with Sunday School also at 10 45 and a testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 7 45. Reading room hours 2 to 5 p m weekdays. Lesson sermon topic June 20 on universe evolved by atomic force with Bible passages from Psalms Exodus and Deuteronomy and the text Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
The Late Council of Young Women's Republican Clubs met at the Scout house on June 12 with about fifty attendees. Officers for the coming year were elected, and Miss Julia Buxton spoke on The New Deal in Russia, comparing it to American policy and noting Soviet experimental stages.
Next Sunday June 20 Rev Al fred Bliss Secretary of the Congregational State Conference of Churches will lead the service at 10 45 am. The state fellowship of churches is often overlooked yet forms an interesting story during Mr Thurlow’s absence abroad and calls for loyalty to the Sunday morning service.
Beatie reports Rev. W F Shalghine say pastor. Daily Masses at seven in the morning. First Friday Masses at five thirty a.m. and one p.m. Benediction Sunday afternoon at five o clock.
Rev. William H. Finnick pastor and Rev. George F. Mulcahey curate announce Sunday Masses at 7:00, 8:15, and 10:00. Benediction after the last Mass. First Friday Masses at 5:46 and 7:30 with Holy Communion at 7:30. First Friday devotion at 7:45. Weekday Masses at 7:00 and 7:30 each day.
Pastor Rev Kenneth R Reed announces worship at Mérritz on Sunday June 20 1045 a m with sermon Religion Stimulant or Drug A midweek prayer meeting Tuesday June 22 at 730 p m titled Blessed is the poor in spirit Matthew BR
The Concord Boys lead a graduating class of 29 at Middlesex School with members Herbert Gale Pratt and George Adams Taylor among the two Concord graduates. The ceremony includes an opening hymn, several addresses by W Cameron Krees Rev Vivian T Pomeroy Frederick Winsor and William Hull Browning, and the Ivy Exercises earlier in the day.
Nick Macone and Bab Mara earned prizes donated by Mr. Leslie Anderson for top batting average and most runs batted in. Macone won the batting prize and new baseball shoes while Mara took the first baseman’s prize for the highest fielding average. Prizes are displayed in Snow's Pharmacy window.
Symes of West Concord was unanimously elected captain of the Concord High School baseball team for 1938. Symes plays this position for the squad and is named leader of the team.
Concord Woman's Club reminds members to pay Pe nets dues before July first. After that date members must join as iMembers with higher dues.
Fragment shows multiple personal names and locations such as Mrs Austin Florence Southerhnd Miss Cameron Lowell Miss Ollindorf Westee Way Plymouth Bristol Barn Stable and Abington Suffolk. It references selling tickets and a Pop Peon context with Jamaica Plain third division and Marion.
The bride Katehi, daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Mystica, will wed Burke at 9 with a handmade bridal gown. Attendants include matron of honor Mrs Thomas J Murphy and Misses Alice Kehoe Dorothy Keough. The couple plan a reception on Acton Street after June and a trip to the White Mountains.
Marlboro High School hosted a Tuesday event at Stow Cott where showers disrupted tennis and other games. The afternoon featured doubles wins and an evening sociability with Marie Parke Patricia Heliel Gauckher and others in attendance.
A memorial service was held at the late home of Hobart Emery M in West Acton. The deceased, a cashier and director of a local bank, was remembered by Rev. Kellett of the Universalist Church and others in Middlesex Saint Ayer. The event noted the family and community ties surrounding Hobart Emery M.
A partially readable item notes a Mississippi west area event involving teachers and an acton aimed at welfare or class actions, with limited context due to OCR faults. Names, dates, and specifics are unclear in the fragment.
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