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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1921

Page

4

Local Baseball Meeting Announces Manager Election

Mrs Blanch Smith substitutes at West Concord School during Miss M Louise Everett’s absence. Walter Akers shows improvement from illness. A baseball meeting is set for the evening of March 8 at 7 36 at the fire engine house to elect a manager for the coming season. Residents are welcome and urged to attend.

Blanch Smith West Concord M. Louise Everett Bronetal Athma Walter Akers

Ladies Union Meeting Plans Easter Sale

The Ladies Union held their regular meeting at Mrs Irving Duren's home this Tuesday. They voted to hold an Easter sale in March with committees for Apron, Candy, Cream, Handkerchief table, and other duties led by Mrs Duren, Mrs Tanner, Mrs Read, Mrs Fought, Mrs Flynn, Mrs Gardner, and other members.

Ladies’ Union Irving Duren Mra Tanner Mr. Read Fought Mra Fiyan Logan Margaret Damon Candy Duren Lapham Maguire Flynn Gardner Edwardson Msena Pratt Hix Beck Hatch Russell Mere Hewitt

Logan and Mrs Goddard to lead event with Miss Rideout class

Logan and Mrs Goddard will head the entertainment segment while Miss Rideout's class organizes the program. The note names three organizers and outlines who is in charge of the entertainment.

Logan Mrs Goddard Mrs Converse Miss Rideout

Whist Party At Odd Fellows Hall Draws Big Crowd

Concord lodge No 212 IOOF and Willow Rebekah lodge hosted a successful whist party in Odd Fellows hall with 22 tables. Prizes awarded to ladies and gentlemen featured winners Mrs Waldo I Lapham Miss Marian Dick inson David Ball Andrew Raymond and Mr Healey. Refreshments and dancing followed with Edward Kopelman at the piano. Next event set for the first week in April.

Concord Lodge Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Waldo I. Lapham Mran Bbert Achorn Marian Dickinson David Ball Andrew Raymond Healey Edward Kopelman API

Union Church Sermon Series on Our Common Enemy Sin

Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone to lead the fourth Lent sermon on Our Great Fundamentals of the Christian Faith The communion observed in the afternoon service at 4 o clock The evening service is canceled Tuesday evening meeting to follow

Alfred Wheeler Stone

The Light of Jife't Examines In His Steps Topic

The subject The Light of Jife't will consider the topic In His Steps. The discussion aims to explore moral choices and personal conduct in daily life, reflecting on how individuals follow a path of ethical action.

Funeral Held for Mrs Rose Ormond in Concord

The funeral of Mrs Rose Ormond who died Saturday at her son James Ormond's home in Barerett Milord took place Monday in Concord. She passed after a brief pneumonia illness while visiting her son’s home.

Rose Ormond James Ormond Barerett Milord Concord Ormond

Maynard fiftieth anniversary celebration plan proposed

The message outlines a proposed Maynard fiftieth anniversary schedule for April 17 to 19 1921. Activities include church services, school programs, a reunion of old families, a band concert and community sing, a grand parade at dawn, speeches, dances, fireworks and continued entertainment in the public square and Congregational church lawn, with fraternal and social groups invited to send delegates.

Maynard Congregational Church

Signatures for Enterprise mail to reporter urged

The note requests that all communications be signed and mentions papers will print signatures only if allowed. It discusses mailing early to the reporter and indicates signatures will not be published if requested not to.

Dorchester Social Links Tie Afloat In Euro Voyage

Miss Ruth Sweeney of Dorchester visits sister Mrs Edward Loughlin for a weekend. Mrs Benjamin Pope and daughter Mrs Mildred Moore sail Tuesday from New York for Europe and plan a stay of about two months.

Ruth Sweeney Dorchester Edward Loughlin Benjamin Pope Mildred Moore New York Europe

Postmastership Troubles Local Politicians

Public debate centers on successor to Mr Nagle as postmaster with Mr Willis, current assistant, the likely unanimous choice of Conc Junction residents if public sentiment dominates.

Nagle Willis Conc ‘Junction

Sudbury News Briefs Include Obituaries and Local Notices

Sudbury reports Frank A. Whitcomb of Hill and Dale stock farm passed away February 19 in his 63rd year after a short illness from pneumonia with complications. The funeral was held the following Tuesday. The new board of selectmen met Monday evening. Mrs Charles Brackett remains confined to the house with bronchitis. The junior choir of the Methodists Church was represented by 15 youngsters with Mrs Kendrick as leader. The Grange meeting attracted good attendance despite poor traveling as third and fourth degrees were worked on a large class. Lawrence Matthews visited H E Rice. The Ladies Aid of the M E church met with Mrs Duval. Letters from Gilbert Haynes say he is improving and able to take an automobile ride. Rice has retired as mail carrier on the R F D. Everett White of Maynard will cover the route. Mrs Irvine L Moore, sick for weeks, was taken to Framingham Hospital. Myron Lawin, wintering in Hyde Park, visiting his daughter Mrs Walter Stone. For saleCORD wood sawed and delivered price 10 13 15 cord by R B Miles Tel 17 3 South Sudbury.

Dennis Farrell Rice Everett White Maynard Irvine L. Moore Framingham Hospital Myron Lawin Hyde Park Walter Stone Board of Selectmen Charles. Brackett Frank A. Whitcomb Hill and Dale Stock Farm North Sudbury The Methods' Church Kendrick Grange Lawrence Matthews

Car buyers purchase from Torrey and Vialle

Charles Monson of Acton drives a Dodge touring car bought from Torrey and Vialle. John Risgin bought a Dodge ton and one half truck this week from the same firm. George H. Fenton purchased a Case touring car from Torrey and Vialle recently.

Charles Monson Acton Torrey & Vialle John Risgin George H. Fenton Torrey & Viaje

Cadillac Parade Highlight Looks Back to 1903 Model

A feature of the Boston Cadillac parade last week was a 1903 model entered by Vialle Motor Company. The vintage car, repaired after eleven years idle, ran smoothly alongside a second 190% model from Brattleboro Vermont, drawing attention at the exhibition.

Boston Vialle Motor Company Brattleboro

Miss Charlotte Starbuck in Allston Weekend Visit

West Acton pianist Miss Charlotte Starbuck spent the weekend with Mrs Frederic S. Mead at 96 Ridgemont Street Allston.

Charlotte Starbuck Frederic S. Mead Ridgemont St Allston

Stow Town Election Held After Snow Delay

The town of Stow conducted its annual town election on Monday after a snow delay the previous week. Questions arose about the legality of postponing an election with state officials reportedly saying it would be invalid if not held on the original day. Town Clerk Mr Smith stated no opinion but noted the officers are elected and the issue could be addressed by the Legislature if challenged. Only 63 of 424 voters cast ballots.

Stow State House Smith

Leader Wanted to Start Local Baseball Team

Local enthusiasts seek a leader to head a summer baseball association for a 1921 season. They expect financial support if a promoter is found. Tickets are selling for Maynard Lodge of Odd Fellows first annual ball on Thursday March 10 with Sheridan's orchestra and Harry Brigham as prompter.

Maynard Lodge of Odd Fellows Sheridan Harry Brigham

Local Notes From South Acton and Nearby Towns

South Acton residents visit and travel notices plus local events. Mrs Mary Armstrong of Somerville visits friends. public hearing attended at the State House. Fletcher sisters and teachers spend recess with family. a teacher from Marblehead vacations with her mother in Prospect Street. A Grand Rapids visit planned for a West Acton resident, and St Petersburg cited as a winter refuge. A new furniture business opens in St Petersburg by Stanley Hall. A lighthearted note on The Sunshine Paper and free circulation in St Petersburg. A newborn son to Mr and Mrs J Madison Fairbanks in New York, welcomed by grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Fairbanks of the village. Snow-clearing efforts on C M & H streetcar lines praised. service restored quickly. Obituary brief: Mrs Nancy S Vose dies at her home, formerly of Westford, honored for noble character. service held at Mt Hope Cemetery burial follows.

Mary A. Armstrong Somerville John B. Gasé Enis B. Quimby State House Boston Genie Fletcher Newton Lydia Fletcher Wellesley Jonathan P. ‘Fletcher Prospect St Bula Sophia Taylor Marblehead Adelaide Taylor Prospect Street Charles L. Clark Grand Rapids Michigan W. A. Flint Florida Acton West Acton Stanley Hall Delette Evening Independent St Petersburg J. Madison Fairbanks New York Charles H. Fairbanks C. M. and H. Street Railway South and West South Afton Nancy S. Vose Westford Morrison G. L. Michelson Mt’ Hope

South Acton Improvement Association Meeting Tonight

A regular meeting of the South Acton Improvement Association will be held in Exchange Hall this Wednesday evening at 8. Special guests will be members of the West Acton Civic Club. A program of entertainment and refreshments will be served. This get-together aims to unite citizens of Acton's two precincts with heart to heart talks anticipated. No political significance. town meeting day may supply topics for discussion. Every member should come and bring friends.

South Acton

Congregational Church Sets Sunday Services and Communion

Rev Ratph A Barker will lead a morning immersion service at 10 30 with a sermon and the Lord's Supper. Sunday school follows at noon. An evening service with song and teaching leading to communion is planned at 7 30 with a special prep service.

Ratph A. Barker

Sunday Morning Service at Crane Theological School

Sunday morning service begins at 10 30 with Mr Kiss Oosterhuis of the Crane Theological School occupying the pulpit.

Kiss Oosterhuis The Crane Theological School

Rebekah Lodge Hosts Guests From Local Lodges

Winona Rebekah lodge entertained guests Wednesday night with members of Concern and Maynard lodges. An excellent program pleased the members and their friends.

Winona Rebekah Lodge Members of Concern Maynard Lodges

Senior class rehearses The Coronel's Maid for April 14

The Senior class rehearses a three act farce titled The Coronel's Maid to be presented in Colonial hall on the evening of April 14. Rehearsals under the direction of J H Hynes and Miss Helena Fowler of the faculty.

J. H. Hynes Helena Fowler Young Peoples’ Socialist League Parkerst Ha Phil Bower Battery State Armory Concord Phil Watertown K of C Maynard Socialist Club John Edwards George Morris George Laubenstein Poland

Double Triangle Club Admits New Members and Plans Orchestra

The Double Triangle Club held a Sunday meeting at Riverside Hall and admitted new members from Concord Hudson Acton and Wilmington. Martin Gruber was named chairman of a sick committee to visit a Marlboro hospital patient. Isreal Russia of Hudson to lead a new club orchestra. Miss Bella Gruber gave readings. Guests were hosted by Miss Pear and Charles Lever on Spring Lane Sunday evening.

Riverside Hall Concord Hudson Acton Willmington Martin Gruber Marlboro Hospital Isreal Russia Bella Gruber Pear Charles Lever Spring Lane

Mrs Susan Morrison Turned 80 Four Days Short

Mrs Susan A Morrison who would have been 80 years of age four days ago is noted in a brief obituary item. The notice records her full name and age at death, marking the milestone with quiet reference.

Susan A. Morrison

Scouts train to aid Stamford fire department in drills and relief

Stamford Connecticut boy scouts drill to assist police at fires and inspect schools for fire escapes alarms and extinguishers they stage quick evacuation tests and help fight forest fires under the fire department. After passing second class they can receive a certificate making them a formal fire department helper. Blackstone Valley Rhode Island also will have key scouts as regular aids while Cordova Alaska scouts will cooperate with the local fire department using a station for meetings and gym.

Stamford Conn Ail Blackstone Valley R. 1 Cordova Alaska

Scout rescue on ice shows preparation and teamwork

During a winter ice hockey game in Stottville New York Kenneth MacPhail fell into a deep hole as three others followed. Emil Tegtmeier guided the rescue ordering a cautious approach while Kenneth Gardner and Ralph Schmerhorn formed a chain to reach MacPhail who grabbed a hockey stick and was pulled to safety. The tale underscores scouts preparedness and clear headed action risking no one’s life.

Stottville N. Y Kenneth MacPhail Kenneth Gardner Ralph Schmerhorn Emil Tegtmeir MacPhail

Scouts for forestry Roy scout project in Oklahoma

Comanche county Oklahoma scouts undertake extensive forestry work. Lawton chamber of commerce provided a free nursery site and seed stock. Frank Rush Wachita forest supervisor oversaw planting of several thousand seedlings to be distributed free to local boys and girls. Lundred trees to be planted this spring in Oklahoma City Atlas and Wichita Falls from Lawton seedling supply.

Wichita Falls Texas Lawton Rush Southwest

Rescues Woman From Death On Rail Track

John Hollings, senior patrol leader from Pleasantville New Jersey, a thirteen year old, saved a woman on a railroad track. She faced two trains approaching. he leaped onto the track and dragged her to safety with one arm while holding the fence, narrowly avoiding the oncoming locomotive.

John Hollings Pleasantville N. J

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Carpenter Marlboro Batwing Kuppenheimer Framingham Concord Junction Ladies’ Union Meeting Union Church K of C Eagles George Lynch Igh King K OF Ht. Morgan W. White J. Murray J Murray King Nar M. Lesage Morrill G. Lesage Peterson Ee See J. Solomon Sudbury R. B. Miles South Sudbury Mar Universalist Church OLS Scouts National Council of the Boy Scouts of America Scouts Scouts For Forestry
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