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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1927
Page
6
In Concord Junction Mr. Goddard receives 808 votes out of 1176 cast, defeating his opponent by a wide margin. The precinct recount shows strong support for Goddard in school matters, while the presiding official faced a tough task with the stagnant stickers tally.
A Sunday service at the Concord Christ Scientist church is noted with a testimonial meeting day evening at 7 45. The Bible lesson and weekday classes run through the week with the 8 Club hosting a Tuesday PETRALTA event and Mrs. Leslie R. cited for a literature feature based on the New Testament Hebrews. The Daily Agent will visit Connell and Knights of Columbus Thursday evening.
The first service in the Church of Christ, Scientist in Concord will be held next Sunday morning March 6 after an expensive repair program. The event marks the completion of the church improvement project and signals a new start for its congregation.
Frederick Dumaine and Eastern Steamship lines faced a Tuesday incident when the passenger ship Hrangeline was called out for a chimney fire at the Cramp yards in Philadelphia. No damage occurred. Betty Dumaine, associated with the Womens Parish Association of the First Parish, presided over a Monday meeting in the Meeting House vestry where Fannie McMasters of the Florence Crittenton Home spoke about her work. Refreshments followed under Mrs. Loting N. Fowler. The Concord Rifle Club canceled a Washingtons Birthday event due to deep snow on the range.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Norwegian Evangelical Free Church held a Washington's Birthday supper and entertainment last Tuesday. Mrs C Monsen chaired the supper committee with John in charge of the event. An orchestra led by Walter Goss performed while Miss Olga Monsen sang several songs.
President Joseph M. Collins presided at Monument Hall for Division 56 AOH. Richard Hartnett chairs the St Patrick Day event committee, aiming for a successful celebration on February 17.
The Concord Bible Society met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Jobo Q Watson's on Iddie Street. Members spent the time sewing on baby garments and planning future gatherings.
Under the direction of Concord High, the 1927 Glee Club will perform a veterand build evening concert on March 14. The group includes President John Wiggars, Alta Faith Appleby, Dorothea and Mildred Murray, presenting a bold campus entertainment.
The Kings Daughters of the First Parish met in the meeting house on Wednesday afternoon. They sewed for refreshments were hosted by Miss Besalenes Alden Russell and Mr Jarvis De by.
The fourth Fortum forum met Wednesday at the Trinitarian chapel led by Mr Wallace Conant. The discussion asked what private citizens can do to rid the world of strife and crime, followed by a Young Peoples Club session on How Shall We Think of God.
Adjutant William A Wilkins Post 221 Amercap division assists in installing officers for James J Mansfield Post 100 Legion. The ceremony at the veterans building names Elmer L Joslin as commander with Herbert Berry and H Cook among the officers. A benefit sale and moving picture event followed the meeting.
March church services and activities listed from Ash Wednesday to Easter Holy Week. Includes Holy Communion, sermons by Rev Herman R Page and other visitors, Boy Scout meetings, church school, sewing, box luncheons, and Holy Week services with dates and times. Also notes production of In the Next Room by Samuel Merwin hosted by the Friendly Society of Wi om on March 1 and 12 with prior success referenced.
The Concord Players plan a Friday and Saturday show at Veterans Hall with a gold prize for the best title. Judges Helen Legate H Rideout and Allen French will select from submitted titles and audience input. The English society comedy by Reginald Owen and Bertha Hope is new to local stages and under consideration for first production.
The Trinitarian Congregational Church lists events including a Sunday service at 9.89 a.m. with pastor Rev. Gail Celelatia, Ph.D., and Sunday School at 10.45. A sermon topic is “if I Had But One.” Additional events include Miss Mildred Gray speaking on Concerning Prayer on Tuesday March 8 at 7.30 p.m., the Walden Park Boys Club, and a midweek Open Forum meeting led by W. E. Lamb on What is the Matter With the Young People.
The Concord Woman's Club led by President Mrs. Herbert B. Smith will host an open meeting in the vestry of the First Parish Meeting House. Florence Burchard of the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind spoke on the commission's work and the club will arrange an exhibition of blind craftsmanship including iron products and other handiwork. Mrs. L. Cora Brownh gave an introductory talk as members and guests viewed exhibits from local and foreign artisans.
The 1894 class reunion scene at Concord Town Election Monday featured John Jordman winning a Selectman seat. Warren H. Goddard, a school committee member, and Leon Poss contested the school committee post. Poss engaged in a lively but ineffective effort to clip his classmates Wings at the Citizens Caucus.
National Guard inspectors led by Capt. Dice inspected the 182nd infantry unit at the State Armory on Monday evening. Officers present included Cpt. Albert Gray, Repree G Moyse, Major F O'Brien, Major Henry, Lieut Clifford Lus, Supt George F Davis and other 182nd staff.
Rehearsals proceed for a new play to be staged March 31 and April 1 and 2 at the Concord High School Auditorium under N. Hudspeth. Cast includes Stanton Garfield Keyes Newcomb Puller Gage Hutchins Lamb Lindsay Miller with assistance from the Parent Teacher Association during the 30th anniversary National Congress of Teachers observance.
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