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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
9
The piece urges poultry keepers to place coops on a southern slope with southern exposure for ample sun and air. It notes drafts and dampness harm hens and recommends trees or windbreaks to shield against cold winter winds.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture explains backyard poultry can turn kitchen scraps into wholesome meat and eggs. A flock of ten hens can yield about 100 dozen eggs per year valued around 252 dollars, while providing fresh eggs from home and reducing waste.
Department of Agriculture campaigns for early hatching to raise next year’s egg and meat supply. It cites larger birds and winter laying, urging farmers and urban helpers to ensure hens have opportunities to hatch early and contribute to wartime food efforts.
Rev Alfred Whieeler Stone leads a Lent series at Concord Junction Union Church on March 10 with a 10 45 morning service titled The Present Day Significance of the Life of Jesus Christ and a 7 o clock evening praise meeting about A New Motive for Goodness The church school and new men's class meet at noon focusing on Jesus Restoring Life and Health The Endeavor societies hold sessions at 3 30 4 30 and 5 45 with Making the Most of Our Selves A Tuesday 7 30 midweek meeting in the vestry covers A Lesson in Forgiveness All welcome to all services.
Evertt Montague earned high marks by completing an 11 month course in 3 months to become master gunner in Coast Artillery at Fort Monroe Virginia He will remain as an instructor at the school for now Albert Hix and Arthur Loftus along with J C Friend were noted observers at an auto show in Boston on Tuesday.
Mrs. Strong of Ayer organized a Camp Fire girls group at the South Acton school with 12 year old participants. Lillian Morison guards the Camp Fire unit and Margie Kimball heads the Bluebird group. Girls aim to complete club requirements, including a 40 mile walking target in ten days, with strong early progress.
Rev Luther Morris announces Sunday morning service at 1030 and Sunday school and Men's Forum at 1145. The annual parish meeting is set for Saturday at 730 in the vestry. The Ladies Social circle hosts an Experience party on Thursday evening March 14 with a parish supper and a dollar earning experience segment.
Rev Ralph A Barker leads Sunday 10 30 worship with Sunday school 11 45 and 6 pm meeting on Making the Most of Ourselves and 7 pm Praise and preaching on Phe Christian in Business Friday 7 30 prayer social and 7 30 subject The Issues of the Heart Matt 19 10 20 followed by church business meeting Thursday L S C meets 2 30 with Mrs F A Merriam
Miss Elizabeth Hinckley cannot return to school this year as doctors say she is too weakened and needs a long rest. Her substitute, Miss Helen Westwood, is doing excellent work and teachers and pupils regret her absence.
The death of Alfred E. Seaverns at Scituate harbor removes a familiar town figure. He was 74, native of Dorchester, and enlisted April 19, 1861 as the first to sign on the roll.
The Middlesex cigar team strengthened its lead by defeating Ward 8 4 points in a Monday match at Lynch Bros alleys. Tucker led with 308, Rodway top-scoring for Ward 8 with 299. Ralph Jones Arthur Caleton and Elmer Cook, recruits to the U S Medical corps, were bid farewell at Brooks Street Sunday night with a musical program and refreshments.
William Howland Kenney will present an illustrated lecture on Verdun and the French offensive around Hill 304 Mort Homme. The talk details parabat narratives and effects of high explosives. Proceeds go to the Y M C A War Work fund.
The annual town meeting drew under 100 votes, with the license vote entirely in favor. A Grange committee including Orman Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Proctor and Mr. and Mrs. Alden Flagg provided a well patronized dinner. Elected officers served and appropriations passed per the Finance committee’s recommendations.
During winter the Red Cross ladies report sending 11 pairs of pajamas 57 pairs of socks 33 sweaters 11 mufflers 5 wristers and 1 hospital sock to Ayer camp plus 1 dozen pajamas 30 property bags and 2 dozen surgical shirts to the Metropolitan chapter. They also shipped six pairs of socks to Sergt Coughlin in France and aim to outfit all boys with knitted garments. On hand are 55 pairs of socks 28 sweaters 6 wristers 11 mufflers and 5 three yard bandages helmets.
The final of three lectures at town hall Saturday evening was given by Leonard D. White of Clark College Worcester. He spoke with clear understanding and marked ability. The net proceeds amount to about 20 dollars for Red Cross work.
The Acton Centre Woman's Club held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at 2 30 with a lecture on Current Events by Mrs True Worthy White. Hostesses were Mrs Hope C Holland and Mrs Hattie D Phalen. Mrs Palmer visits Dorchester while Mr and Mrs George Webster and son Everett attended the First Universalist church dedication in Somerville for its 20th anniversary pastor Rev Maxwell.
Mr and Mrs Charles Smith recently returned to Acton Center after a two month stay with George Greenough. The blizzard damaged the Congregational church weather vane beyond repair. A Red Cross whist party at the Red Cross rooms aims to raise funds. Children ordered seeds worth over 160 dollars in Miss Stowell's room, twice last year.
Maynard branch of the Red Cross sent surgical dressings to Boston. The Metropolitan chapter required 117 property bags for soldiers in hospitals. Ralph Jones Elmer Cook and Arthur Carleton left for Ft Williams to join the U S Medical corps and received sweater and comfort bags. Dr Francis May reported at Camp Devens and also was outfitted. Mrs George O Turner donated a lace centerpiece for display and raffle. Subscriptions for books are being collected with the winner to be announced.
Middlesex cigar team holds a slim ten point lead over A O H K of P in the Maynard bowling league as the schedule nears its end. Ward 8 sits fifth with West Acton near the bottom while high scorers Ed Billet and Jim Lent top averages around 98. Other names cluster around mid nineties as seven weeks remain in the gruelling finish.
The Magdeleine chapter C E S held a regular meeting at Masonic hall Tuesday evening. An early supper was served in the banquet hall by a caterer. After the business meeting there was a curiosity social with games. Prizes went to Mrs. Oliver Trees and Mrs. Fred Chandler. Mrs. Elizabeth Chandler chaired the supper committee and Mrs. Charles Stockbridge led the social committee.
Joseph Parkin came back Sunday from a three day trip to New York to attend a meeting of the Executive Board of the United Textile Workers of America in which he is a member. Miss Marion Gault acted as the hostess to friends.
Dr. Francis May locks his Fowler block office runs a traveling bag with wardrobe changes and reports to Camp Devens as the last Maynard registrant, extending time to settle affairs. He is a Holy Cross and Harvard Dental School graduate who built a sizable Maynard practice and served as official dentist at the Concord Reformatory during college.
The Enterprise issue features the opening of the Meinshop hat shop offering new spring millinery. The item highlights the hat shop's debut and advertised merchandise.
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