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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1926
Page
5
The week in Concord lists weather notes and church services. James J. Mansfield and Rev Charles BE lead morning sermons at Trinity and Methodist churches. Dr Gail Cleland presents a History series at First Parish House with evening talks by Leslie R. Moore on Thankfulness.
The Union Bible Society held a Thursday afternoon gathering at the First Parish to sew for charity and host a social hour with refreshments prepared by Miss Helen Moore and Mrs Charles F. Bowers. The next meeting is scheduled for March 25 at the home of A. B. Black on Main Street.
A Concord Public Schools meeting of the Board of Education was postponed from its original date to Friday due to a storm. The delay affects the morning schedule and related storm response plans involving the National Guard unit in the area.
The will of Leonard Metcalf of Concord Massachusetts leaves five hundred dollars to the Parish Church, the Concord Public Library and Emerson Hospital. Metcalf Ba consulting engineers of Boston are mentioned as associates.
Division 56 Ancient Order of Hibernians meeting in Monument hall outlines St Patrick's night program. Performers include Gladys Graham of Conco, Oakes Smith of Boston, Harry Parent of Boston, and Gertrude Crossley of Boston with a reader and singer segment.
Concord Grange No. 150 met last evening with Master F han presiding and music by Mary E. King and Marion Howard. Feast committee for March includes Fred Power H Hansen Seekins Loftus Byron Kelley Magoom Masterton and Barry with several members assisting.
The notice announces the opening of a Fullenton Hat Shop branch at Houghton Gift Shop located on Main Street in Concord. Spring hats are now on display in the new location.
A brisk assessment notes February was tough and hints at March bringing new tests. The speaker references avoiding Thursday afternoon plans this week and stresses shifting tempo.
A fragmented schedule lists Concord events from March 3 to March 12 including Boy Scouts meetings, Jam Misch communion, church school at 10 AM, Holy Communion led by Rev Norman B Nash, Theological School in Cambridge, Auxiliary on March 8, Girls' Friendly Society, sewing meeting, evening prayer, and Boy Scouts again on March 12.
Reverend Gail Cleland presents a morning service at the vestry on March Sunday. The Life With a Handicap is explored in a communion celebration at the school. A youth class begins the second session of a six course on church stands. A 7 PM lecture on Buddhism with slides follows. Midweek service set for March 10 at 7 46 PM.
The West Concord Woman's Club invites all women to a regular meeting Friday at 3 PM in Odd Fellows hall. A talk on Food and Food Buying will be given and members will sell home cooked food.
Frederick Childs of New York, manager, plans the schedule for a team with Capt alter Hardie, Philip Faversham, and August Smith. The first game is set for Saturday, April 10, with candidates at the battery and catcher duties, while the squad trains in the big class cage at the regular diame.
A pupil of Ales Margaret O'Neil performed a piano recital at her home on Tugeday afternoon. The program included Waltz and Duet selections by Belle-Uppara, Little Fairy Waltz, Mary Little Boy, and other pieces, followed by refreshments after the numbers had been played.
The Finance committee approves most department requests. The school budget is cut. road and tree care reduced. Emerson ground funded. Water Extension along M road and Williams streets eliminated. Tax rate after amendments runs about 36.88 dollars.
Corinthian Lodge A F and A M will meet Monday evening at the Masonic Temple with a 7 o'clock supper and social hour. Duncan G. Chanman will serve as chancellor with music during the work. A special meeting is set for Saturday night at 7 o'clock with a supper and social hour.
C L Bowse writes to Capcord Enter Dear to correct statements from the 25th issue about the Old Time Fiddler's Contest in Acton. He asserts Colleary received the title, disputes entries and finals placements, and notes Fiske was eliminated early while questions over judging affected first place.
A fragmentary OCR note cites a 40 chapter entry and names Seavey McCleary as treasurer with a reference to savings and a PutIn tuition. The readable text suggests a ledger-like record of a bank or savings item with an uncertain placement.
A new Men\\\\'s Club formed under Trinitarian church aims to be informal with monthly suppers. Gail Cleland presided at a recent session on men\\\\'s church work. Officers include W Edward Lamb secretary John MacIntosh Oscar Beckvold and Hi Towle. The executive and program committees will oversee plans. Next meeting is Ladies\\\\' Night on Wednesday March 17.
Parishioners push plans for a full week of centennial events at the Trinitarian Congregational Church founded in 1826 by ten members who left the First Parish Unitarian church amid doctrinal shifts. The June 6 1826 founding is noted with Rev. Basra Ripley as minister and the current century of activity continues through June 13 with services and a new steel snow plow assisting the road department.
Mr and Mrs Owen Miner of Concord entertained a number of friends with a whist party at their home on Saturday. Prizes were awarded with Mr B. Dickey taking first and Mrs G. Marstaton second. Consolation prizes went to Mr and Mrs Marshall and Mr Nicker son.
A graduate of Concord High School has earned training at Children’s Hospital, marking a significant step in her medical education and career path.
The Concord Massachusetts Woman's Club schedules a Monday program on March eight at three o'clock. Mrs. Walter 8 Wood will oversee the home talent play for the event.
A March 3 supper and entertainment at the Pilgrim church vestry hosted by the Home Missionary society. Supper at 6:30 served by a committee led by Mrs Irving Hosmer and Mrs James John. The comedy Who's a Coward features Mr and Mrs Erwin Smith and Walter.
Emerson Hospital asks residents to join the Ald Society in funding ongoing maintenance as the hospital becomes a community enterprise. The annual appeal aims to raise hundreds more subscribers to ensure stable support, with cards mailed or available at Concord National Bank.
Woodworth dominates the relay race showcasing power and unity as the team storms to a convincing win. Spectators note the standout performance by Woodworth and the disciplined baton exchanges that sealed the victory.
The meeting featured a humorous competitive night with members dressed as young pupils and five and six year olds. Awards were given to married members while prizes were handed out after refreshments. Next meeting will confer degrees and elect officers as the regular schedule resumes. A whist party by Concord Elks and a church event hosted by the Women's Union were also noted.
Vinal Cook of Concord High School dominates Class B ski jumping with two 61 foot jumps. Henry Jersen, John Re sex, and Albert sen of Middlesex and Concord Highs place among top finishers with distances around 40 to 63 feet.
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