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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1930
Page
6
The Weekly Enterprise lists community readers in Marlboro Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford and surrounding areas. This notice describes regional newspaper delivery by the Enterprise and provides addresses and street references for subscribers.
A compact reflection on ambition and trust. The piece argues that long sight and steady dedication to one’s present position build true opportunity, while neglect and self interest derail careers and public duties. It cautions against chasing glory at the expense of daily duty.
A fragmented discussion on hosting guests and the fine line between hospitality and overbearing demands. It weighs whether guests should be treated as family and if strict rules or gentle acts like candy impact behavior, pondering potential misgivings and social expectations.
The piece reflects on aging figures like Warren and Stedman and notes the Civil War era clashes in Congress have faded. It recalls historic reformers and bitter factions, concluding that modern feuds seem tame by comparison and that politics should not be overvalued.
The Pullman Company has delivered dining cars the Dreadnought and the Bertram for the New Haven Railroad de luxe train the Yankee Clipper. They feature 100 percent mechanical refrigeration and a three shelf ice making plant with capacity for 1008 cubes. interiors in Colonial design with mahogany, blue green tones, and exclusive decorative treatments.
A very successful whist party was held by the Improvements Association on Tuesday evening with members from Acton and Maynard in attendance. Fifteen tables were used and refreshments served at the conclusion of play.
Mrs. James K. Tuttle celebrated with her mother in New Bedford for a birthday. A group including Miss Clara L. Sawyer and Mrs. L. M. Macomber left Boston by Federal express for St Petry Florida, joined in Washington by Miss Helen B. Fairbanks. Gertrude Stiles moved to Waltham to become assistant matron at a new rest home. The L. B. C. church will host a supper and two plays, Jimmie and Romeo and Juliet, with local cast members performing in the vestry Friday evening March 7.
The Congregational Church announces a morning service on Sunday March 9 at 10 30 with Sunday school and adult classes at 11 45 A six sermon Lent series titled Coming to terms with Life will be preached by the pastor starting March 9 on The Universe and continuing March 16 With Our Selves March 23 With Others March 30 With Difficulties April 6 with Responsibilities and April 13 With Ultimate Things.
Concord High pupils staged a lively Athenian to fairy land performance of Pyramus and Thisbe with ass head antics, Puck mischief, and Titania romance. Norman Scherer led as Theseus while Elizabeth Dempsey and Miss Hannon drew praise for key fairy roles and Geraldine Hannon stole scenes as Puck. The ensemble included Mary Sheehan, Mary Rudd, Barbara Robbine, and Miss Molly Harlow in notable parts, with R. Norman Hudspeth conducting an atmospheric orchestra. The production, aided by skilled stage crew and scenery, drew a full house for two nights and benefited the Concord High athletic association.
The period saw bouquets and gifts for Miss Rideout as she led the production. Cast lists include Philostrate Ehlert Seeckts and Friday understudy William Wilson with Theatrical roles for Lysander Demetrius Egeus and Theseus Hippolyta among many named cast and crew members.
The South Acton Improvement Association will present two one act plays on March 12 at eight in the vestry of the Congregational church. The lineup includes Rummage Donations featuring John Dunivan and several women plus Better Never Than Late with Mrs. Frank L. Stiles and others. The program will also include Hot Roast Beets.
In Sudbury on March 5 a large gathering filled the Memorial Church vestry for the Turkey Dinner and first meeting of the Willform Men s Club. About 109 men dined, with chairs borrowed from the Sagamore Inn. A trio provided music, Norman Bowry acted as toastmaster, and five men were named to draft by laws and nominate officers. 95 attendees became charter members aiming to foster fellowship and civic improvement in town.
Fire department responded at 6 30 p m Monday to a brush fire on the B M A R off Sylvia Place near Main Street. Mrs Elizabeth Jones marked her 97th birthday at her School Street home Tuesday March 4 and was noted as Acton's oldest resident with cards and flowers from neighbors.
Solon Robbins died Wednesday February 26 1930 at his Rob bins homestead aged 83 born in the same house he died in and lived there his entire life. He was a painter by trade and a good workman. Funeral services were held at his home Friday February 26 conducted by Rev Andrew J. Torsleff Universalist pastor. He was the youngest of ten children survived by nieces and nephews. The body rests in Mt Hope tomb until interment in the family lot.
In South Acton on March 5, mild but windy weather annoys fruit buds while Frank Taylor reports two grasshoppers hopping on his lawn and being brought to the newsman.
The South Acton reading club met at Mrs Ralph Barker's home on School street with Mrs Samuel Christie as hostesses. The afternoon featured discussion of current and national topics and selections read from Action in History. A social hour and refreshments followed.
Mrs. Nathaniel Loring entertained a small group for contract bridge and tea on Friday afternoon in Sudbury. Mrs. Armand J. Gumprecht of Washington D C. attended with her guest Mrs. Gertrude Aiea Read of Melrose Was.
The Maynard May 5 program by Main Street School pupils featured music, recitations, a play, and Glee Club numbers. Proceeds fund a portable Victrola for the school. highlights included dances, “Tip Toe Thru the Tulips,” “Love's Old Sweet Song,” and “The Mirth Provoking School Room” play.
Tentative arrangements set for a town championship series between Maynard Midland League champions and the Collegians. Opening game likely at Wal tham street hall next Saturday night. Maynard’s regulars include Captain Mike Zapareskie Gil Garland Joe Kochnowicz Bill Fingard and Walter Fairbanks. Collegians feature Tauno Fingard Torppa Mike Vodoklys Spec Kane and Kiki Kalgas with Jerry Tierney out for the season due to injury.
Maynard Massachusetts March 5 the Maynard Woman's Club will host its annual Legislative Afternoon on March 11. U S Immigration Commissioner for New England Mrs Ann Tillinghast will speak on Is the Melting Pot Melting with a post event forum. Hilda Aromaa will perform Finnish folk songs in costume. Proceeds from previous whist totals support Emerson hospital Maynard Student Loan Fund Children's Hospital Boston Cancer Research Fund. A public whist party is set for March 24 at 2 30 pm in the high school auditorium to fund local school grounds improvements.
A short society note records guest David Buxton visiting his cousin Mrs. Emma P Buckley of 128 Chestnut Street Boston over the weekend. The fragment mentions the cousin Nancy Way and a sasnee reference.
Thieves broke into the Middlesex Coal and Grain Co. office between midnight and 7 am Thursday. They hauled the safe to the grain elevator, blasted the outer wall, but failed to open the safe. Only $4.93 was taken from the office drawer. Entry by roof, through a window, then stairs to a rear door. Police believe an insider knew the building. The same building was robbed thirteen months ago of several hundred dollars.
Mrs. Finda Oksa wife of Kal le Oksa died Thursday afternoon in an ambulance while being taken from her home to a hospital after a long illness with tuberculosis. She was 35, born in Finland and resident of the town for years. Survived by husband and one son. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Finish Congregational church with burial at Glenwood cemetery and a profusion of flowers.
Concord Grange No 150 met in Elks hall last night with a Pedler's Parade led by Miss Ruth Raymond. The program featured home economics activities and a community gathering.
At the club meeting on Monday March 16 Behton Mackaye brother of Percy Mackaye and Hazel Mackaye pageant director will speak on A Philosophy of Regional Planning. Tea will be served.
The first garden study lecture under the conservation department of the Cancer Woman's Club was given Friday afternoon in Veterans' Building by Paul White of the Massachusetts Agricultural College experiment station in Waltham.
March 5 observance begins with meditation on Jesus 40 days in the wilderness. It calls for unity of purpose and calm reflection to focus on direction and destination. A brief silent prayer asks God to reveal wisdom and guidance for daily life.
West Acton joined a Friday dance under firemen supervision. The report notes improvements in Mrs. MacKin and children Ethelyn and Frederick Oelschlagel. Dunn suffers mania from sin while Caldwell rests from a fall. Miss Mary Whitcomb enjoyed school vacation visit from Winchester. Junior’s birthday party invited most kindergarten friends. Mrs. Caldwell of Arlington is home recovering from a shoulder injury.
The Blaisdell residence welcomed many relatives and friends for a cheerful weekend party celebrating the birthday of Warren Blaisdell in Waltham. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jennison,Mr. Ings, Mrs. Edith Martin, Mr. Russell, Albert Burnham, and Jean Blaisdell amid festive gifts.
Rev Arthur Jeffries presided as services drew a crowd for the church events. A cottage meeting opens Friday at 7 30 with the Men's class in the vestry at 8 00. An evangelistic campaign led by Rev EL Gs of Salem starts next Sunday and runs through the week with daily services at 7 30.
A Children’s Day program is set for March with a town meeting on Monday. Regular session begins at 2 30 and the program for the children starts at 3. The school term is extended as usual and each member invites a child. Mrs G E Holton is to be A special meeting of the women’s club is called for March 12.
Last Friday Bedford firemen handled three brush or wood fires, including a woods fire near Mrs Hayden and a smigil blaze at Lexington, plus a North Road alarm. A social meeting for the J py Cockers occurred at Mrs RiStone on Sweet Avenue. Residents shared eggs and games as Dorothy Ford led an event. Mrs Lawrence Keezer and her daughter from Proctor were noted as visitors.
A Parent Teachers gathering was held in the school auditorium for one evening. Mrs George Livé led the event with assistance from Mr A Perkins A Mix and John. The committee organized tables and refreshments were served.
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