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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1922
Page
8
A hungry Jack Rabbit braves a snowy night to reach a barn turnip stash. He dodges Mr Fox and, after a heroic kick, saves Mrs Hen and her chicks with help from the alarmed barn. He feasts, then slips away as the moon returns.
Three special cars from the Junction brought a large voter turnout on March 13 for Concord selectman candidates after Benjamin Derby resigned to become postmaster. James Nagle led with 264 of 436 votes while Frank Walker received 85 and Silas Bean 77.
The text outlines palmistry signs for insanity including a crescent mark on the moon mount near the wrist, and violent insanity if seen on Mars. It lists weak mind indicators such as tasseled life line, curved head line toward heart, a star on the first finger, and cross formations between head and health lines, noting religious insanity risk.
A Sheepshea family used a string attached to the alarm clock hammer and phonograph start to wake at dawn. The mother, aiming to rouse her sleep-loving brood, found the rhythmic jazz and coordinated start led to all members dressing and moving downstairs by 6:50.
West Acton notices report the March 20 gathering at the Concord Junction market with Har Lan Lawrence. Attendees joined a Maynard concert and Boston visit to the homes of residents. A large turnout attended Acton town meeting. Mrs. F G Williams has grippe. Alfred Richardson handles Andrews milk cans at the freight depot for farmers. Masons meet at Country on Monday night.
The Nashoba Fruit association met at the O O F hall in March with a large turnout. Prof Krout of Amherst College presented an engaging talk on apple scab accompanied by moving pictures, plus three other reels showing orchards in Michigan and western states. William Munson, superintendent of the Bureau of Markets, spoke on proper marketing methods.
A Baptist church Thursday evening hosted a roast beef supper with more than 100 guests. The entertainment featured vocal performances by George Bernier and solos by Rev A. K B Wheeler with Miss Elsie Wheeler as accompanist, joined by Mrs Lois Cram.
The annual children s day at the West Acton Woman s Club was held Tuesday at the Baptist church vestry. Members and town children enjoyed musical numbers by Miss Annie McCarthy s pupils and moving pictures by Mrs C H French. Ice cream and cake were served.
Arthur Hawes reports improvement after rheumatic issues and sciatic pain treated by Dr Walcott. The Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs Frank Pecking’s home. The Methodist Ladies’ Aid to hold Easter sale and supper on March 9. Friends celebrate Henry Bent’s return.
Mr and Mrs Winthrop 8 Judkins report a recent writ from Montreal. Judkins, formerly with the U S Immigration Service, will occupy his father's house on Asabet avenue. The Concord Junction police market expands with a new fish department being tidied up for a feature.
The West Concord Woman's Club hosts its annual Children's Day on Saturday afternoon at 8 00 under the direction of Miss Katherine Hogs physical instructor of Concord schools. Representatives provide entertainment with aesthetic dancing and competitive games. Refreshments are served by Mrs Mary Taylor, chairman.
Mrs Mary F Talty wife of Dr Francis E Talty of Arlington and formerly of Concord died Saturday at Somerville hospital after a brief illness. She was well known in both towns and leaves six children with wide sympathy extended from friends and neighbors.
The Concord Female Charitable society met at Mrs Charles E Brown’s home on Main Street with sewing for donation. Spring arrivals include dry streets and a child seen jumping rope. Strawberries price 75 cents a box. asparagus not yet available. Mrs Jesse F Baker joins the social committee for the Congregational church and the indoor track meet. Miss Grace Heard visits Miss Annie C Blaisdell on Thoreau Street while Miss Helen A Legate is in Panama.
A Florida letter notes the Lemonile Sun Dance in West Palm Beach from March 15 to 17 expected to draw about 50 000. The American Legion state convention will meet there and handle Sun Dance arrangements. Seminole Sun Dance draws visitors similar to New Orleans Mardi Gras with delegations from the Everglades.
The final note of the tres days celebration will draw thousands to the procession. The crowd will witness the vibrant Opet in vogue and the crowd driven masquerade, a splendid sight for attendees and visitors alike.
Miss Legate writes from Havana describing a beautiful time in the city. The party walked and drove about, noting blue plumbago blooms in public gardens and their potential as house plants. Dr Emerson's party stayed three days in Havana and planned to proceed to Jamaica amid warm weather and clear tropical light.
Samuel Hoar, chairman of the new Community theatre and the Board of Selectmen, explains initial hesitation over the veterans building project. He approves after a sideentrance plan avoids disrupting American Legion use. Moving pictures may be shown, and new scenery may be bought for town ownership.
The Congregational Church group holds its regular meeting on Thursday afternoon March 16 at 2 30. Miss Caroline D Smiley from the Ahuednagar School of India will speak. A regular supper is served followed by an entertainment at 7 30.
Classified notice seeking a second maid for residence of Mrs Theodore Chamberlain at 7 Lowel Road. Telephone number listed as Concord 58.
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