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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1933
Page
4
Rev. Miller, addressing the Laymen's League at the Italian church, argues large scale graft is unknown in Russia under communist rule. He contrasts state control with individual rights, claims equality of opportunity but notes bureaucratic red tape and limited mobility for peasants.
Concord mourns the death of John W Mara a son of Concord and longtime businessman. He mentored many young men in town and led with the slogan The Store of Smiling Service his guiding ethos. He held roles with Knights of Columbus Rotary Club Finance Committee and Board of Trade. Funeral held at St Bernard’s with burial in Sleepy Hollow.
Concord reports a large crowd enjoying Miss Meriam Winslow and her troupe of concert dancers. The program, organized by the Women s Parish Association of the First Parish, featured a varied repertoire including De facto and Viennese Waltz pieces, Liebestraum, and a reenactment of a bull fighter's exploits.
Trinity Church Concord Massachusetts lists Rev Smith Dexter Rector Emeritus Rev Charles Russell Peck as clergy. On Wednesday March 1 schedule includes 10.30 am Holy Communion 11 am Bible Class 12.30 pm Box Luncheon and Sewing for Church Service League 2.30 pm Service for Boys and Girls 8.45 am Holy Communion 30 am Church school 11 am Holy Communion and sermon. On Wednesday March 8 10.30 am Holy Communion 11 am Miss Goodwin’s Bible Glass Rectory 12.30 am Box luncheon and sewing for church service league 3.30 pm Service for Boys and Girls.
Reverend Alfred W. Stone of West Concord Union church preached on a practical life rule at morning services. The choir performed To Be Joyful All Ye Lands, with organ pieces by Mengelsshon and Krysanowski, and Hillis March. Miss Nina Ruble played the postlude. At 6 pm the Christian Endeavor service featured Wendell Hay speaking on Lessons from the Life of Calvin Coolidge.
A large crowd of young people gathered at Warner Hall on Thursday evening for a popular youth dance. Music was provided by Miss Julia Lee and Tom Tembeno, with the Girl Scouts as sponsors of the event.
A Monday night drill at the State Armory involved close order drills led by non commissioned officers. Monday also saw three year enlistments for Harald Hansen Stephen F Lichtenberg and Edmund J Waldron from nearby towns. George W Brooks moved from National Guard Reserve to active duty with Company H.
A continued program by the Concord Musical Club was presented yesterday during a luncheon at the Elm Street home of Mrs Charles W. Cheney. Dr Topping, an expert on Oriental affairs, spoke at the Trinitarian Congregational Church morning service about the Far East situation.
Hudson Reverend Robert Eliot Marshall rector of the Church of Our Redeemer Lexington will preach at Lenten services Friday at St Luke's Episcopal Archer Louis A Peeces local rector will be in charge of the services.
The Enterprise explains that holiday press deadlines caused omissions of Concord notices and articles. timely items will appear in this week's issue.
The performance of The Colonels Maid moves to Friday in the Chapel of the Trinitarian Congregational church after an earlier date. The play, first shown to a crowded Harv ey Wheeler school audience, West Concord, benefits the Sunday school of the Oncor chase and supports the Helping Hand Society of the West Concord Union church.
Concord Council Knights of Columbus surged in Monument Hall play Friday night adding 11 points to their season seed. They posted 39 points while Concord Red and Gun Club had 38 and Division 56 Ancient Order of Hibernians 28 to pull ahead in a tight standings race.
The Cord Lodge of Eiks hosted a whist party at Piks hall on Thursday evening with Lovell P. George as chairman. A. L. Thach took first prize. Emily P. Potz Martha Fitzgerald Gus Belmont Miss Mary Hill Otto Boresen and others won prizes. Consolation went to Miss Martina Hersher. special prizes to Mrs Annie Hayes and Lovell P. George.
Concord Grange No 150 met in Ellis Hall Tuesday evening. Acton Grange officers filled the chains with Mr Ellen Durkee presiding. Visiting rangers presented a play with Mrs Ea Torkelsen and Clarence Frost. A penny sale was conducted by Mrs Helen Croft. Refreshments served by Mrs Hattie Clark Miss Clara Emerton and Mrs Clara Holden.
Jacob Meder served as soloist at the mid week service. Dorothy Hendrickson returned from Naugatuck to visit Chauncey and Garland. Mr. and Mrs. Garland hosted Mrs. Elwood Sweet over the weekend. Catholic Daughters marked their fifth anniversary with a party at Old Fellows hall. West Concord Ladies Missionary Society planned a meeting at Mrs. John Olsen’s home. Rev Eason Cross preached at Trinity Church in exchange with Rev Charles Russell Peck.
A Victorian tone prose urges readers to avoid long mortgages by joining Concord Co operative Bank. It promotes mortgage relief through shares, detailing a $5 monthly deposit yielding $1000 in twelve years at 5 percent. The ad touts February bank day and March share offers at $190.78 with accrued interest, describing the plan as practical.
Dr William H Prescott of Boston and a Concord native and Spanish War veteran addressed the James J Mansfield Post American Legion gathering in the Veterans building last Thursday evening. Miss Sarah Goodwin was elected to Smith College Alumnae Council. Red Cross nurses made 335 calls in Concord in January and held two well baby clinics and two Girl Scout classes.
Concord hosts a Legion Band costume party at the Veterans' Building on Washington's Birthday Eve. A stirring band concert featured solos by Henry Helsher Jr Augustine Macone Frank Macone and Edith Taunton. Awards went to Miss Dugan Wal tham for best costume Joseph McKenna for funniest and Honorable mention to William Tobin and partner. Door prize awarded to John Mui Jen.
Howard G Hawkes Concord High School physical director and track coach forms an indoor track squad in Concord State Astor y. He aims to get athletes ready for indoor meets this season while skipping interscholastic competition and interclass activities. Hawkes currently runs the annual interclass basketball tournament at the State Armory.
At Concord institutions a Washington Birthday celebration unfolded with special dinners. The Concord Home for Aged on Walden Street served a holiday meal led by matron Mrs John R Hinton. Visitors were present and Miss M Rebecca Powman of the Deaconess Home for Aged Women helped with a separate dinner. Washington Birthday favors also reached Emerson Hospital trays planned by Superintendent Edna Price.
The Concord Rotary Club announces a Saturday evening program at the Veterans' Building on Walden Street at eight o'clock. The event, sponsored by the Rotary lab, takes the form of a mock trial for entertainment.
Muriel Lewis recovering after operation at Haynes Memorial Hospital Brighton. Mr and Mrs Charles Schueler move to 142 Main Street Concord. Rev Gail Cleland may visit Concord in May. A son born to Mr and Mrs F F Wolsey Pratt at Richardson House February 20. Winter dance at Middlesex School in Flint Hall with Frederick Winsor hosting. Concord Rotary Club meeting omitted as guests visit Winchester. Rotary to stage mock trial next month. Mrs Marion Fairbanks hosted six bridge tables at 90 Main Street West Concord. Mrs Charles T Judge and Mrs Frank H Hewitt win prizes. J dd Quengaard of West Concord placed second to John Ericksen in State Championship ski meet at Quancaster February 22. Mrs Fred ilis returns to Maine with infant. Laura Batt and Miss Qerian Merrill attended a concert at Gonard Reformatory. Red Cross nurses report 335 calls in January along with two well baby links and two Girl Scout classes.
Mrs Fred Boyd and others attended a Girl Scout get together in Arlington on February 16. Miss Phyllis Smith’s troop held a Valentine party at Miss Mary Chase’s home on February 14 with games dancing and refreshments. Twenty six Brownies also had a Valentine party after school on February 14 at West Concord School hall directed by Mrs Albert Hendershot with Miss Ruth Waite assisting. Each child made a valentine and received candy from a valentine box.
The Lincoln Mohawk Juniors defeated the West Concord All Stars 4 to 1 at Hat Shop Pond in West Concord on a Wednesday morning. L Lennon scored twice and Lincoln started strong, while Pope tallied for West Concord and Nelson Lennon Rooney Lennon Blodgett played in defense and goal for Lincoln.
A Notice outlines a Seven Star Federation meeting tonight March 1 with North Star lodge Townsend as host and second degree work. Acton Lodge holds regular meeting March 6 and March 14 gathering with Robert Burns Lodge in Ayer with supper at 7 and meeting at 8. Grand Master Jones to attend. Obituary notes Frank W. Hoit initiated 1895 died February 6 1983 with high regard from Acton lodge and condolences to his family.
Washington's Birthday activities at the Massachusetts Reformatory West Concord included a yard liberty period for 1082 inmates followed by chapel shows. A special noontime dinner of roast pork potatoes spinach onion apple pie and squash pie was served with fruit and cookies. The Reformatory band performed in the guard room in the afternoon.
A Girl Scout committee held a meeting to plan a spring program including work on various patches and home nursing. The group schedules a Parents Night in April with supper and entertainment and aims to attend the State Review in Boston on March 11.
A brief weather note reports a 35 mile per hour maximum wind from the north-northwest during Monday afternoon. Strong gusts caused drifting and reduced visibility in several areas.
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