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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1924

Page

3

Concord Elks Elect First Officers In Inaugural Meeting

The Concord Lodge of Bika in stituted on Feb 12 held its first annual meeting and election of officers on Tuesday of last week in Monument Hall Exalted Ruler George F A Mulcahy presiding Officers re elected include G P M Mulcahy Bene min Derby Esteemed Leading Knight William WicKgars Lecturing Knight Andrew J Raymond Secretary J William Byron Treasurer Frank A Cleaves Tyler Joseph M M Appleby Trustees George A Richardson James W Christian Plans for Concord Day at the National Convention in Boston were discussed The lodge will meet second and fourth Tuesdays in the former Billard Chess and Whist Club hall and install new officers April 7 with initiation April 29.

Concord Elks Concord Lodge of Monument Hall George F. A. Mulcahy G PF. A. Mulcahy Riler Benemin Derby William WicKgars Andrew J. Raymond J. William Byron Frank A. Cleaves Tyler Joseph M. M. Appleby George A. Richardson James W. Christian Mulcahey Grand Lodge William C. Fought Waltham Lodge Concord Lodge Boston Lodge Billard, Chess and Whist Club

Annual Federal and State Division of Co H 183rd Inf N G Held

The annual Federal and State division of Company H 183rd Infantry N G was held Tuesday afternoon and evening. Officers and staff including Lieut-Col Thomas Mu and Colonel Albert B. were present for inspections. The evening drill featured machine gun training, close-order drills, and parade by the first and second platoons under Lieut Dolan and Capt Tackney with several in-command and non commissioned officers.

Co. H Infanuw N. G William G. “Ryan John C. Dolan Robert E Wright Thomas Mu Regi Albert B Robert C. Bacon Magun Patrick O'Brien George Gay Compf Stephen KE. Tackney Comof Barton E. Woodworth Stephen EF. Tackney William J. Drisani Wiliam A. Hagerty Burton KE. Woodworth William J. Driscoll Rad Kelley Alexander F. Me William A. Hagerty

Death of Mrs Wilson Tells of Concordian Tragedy

Old friends of Mrs Grace Finn en Wilson widow of James S Wilson learn of her death after trouble days ago in Florida where she had lived for years since leaving Concord She came to Concord in 1898 and remained until recent years Her husband is James S Wilson She is survived by sons Stark Edwin Jessie Widred and two others, all graduates of Concord High School.

Wilson Yong Grace Finnen James S. Wilson Mont. Florida Hiers Stark, Edwin Jessie Widred Con- High School

Hawthorne Chapter of Eastern Star Holds March Meeting

Hawthorne Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held its March meeting in Odd Fellow's Hall with Mrs Blanche Hewitt presiding. Initiation ceremonies led by Worthy Patron Raymond Wheeler prefaced plans for two April food sales and a May dance and banquet.

Hawthorne Order of the Eastern Star Odd Fellow's Blanche Hewitt Raymond Wheeler Miss Houghton Concord Center Adams and Bridges Concord Jct Clara Holden Concord Mary MacKenzie Concord Jet Mary Williams Gertrude Goddard Association Hall Irving Duren Gladys Park Helen Allen Ruth Pratt Leona Dye Molly Ring Zara Kingman Ida Hicks

King's Daughters Meet at Olive Hesmer Home

The King's Daughters of the First Parish Church met at Miss Olive Hesmer's home on Lowell Road. Despite the storm, attendance was strong as President Mrs. B Farnham Smith led. They completed sewing for Dr Grenfell's Labrador mission and began Red Cross layette work, then shared tea. Lieut Delan seeks captaincy for Co H as the unit's arrival is daily expected.

King's Daughter King's Daughters First Olive Hesmer Lowell Road B. Farnham Smith Dr Grenfell Labrador Red Cross Miss Homer

Community Notes from Concord and Surroundings

John Lawrence drives a new Dodge. Elmier Bilis of Chatham and family spend days in Concord. Walden A A Chapter plans its March meeting at Ma sonic Temple on March 24. Royal Tharedar officers assist Waltham Royal Arch work. Cordial activities include Concord Woman's Club literature class at Mrs. Ripley Bartlett’s Sudbury road home. Norwegian Free Evangelical Church hosts midweek Turkey talk by Howard Millett and Rev Julius Lee preaches this week. Corp Ralph P. Hosmer Camp USWV meeting postponed a week due to Commander Byron’s illness. Concord Grange No. 150 conducts third and fourth degree work. Ladies Auxiliary handles supper.

John ‘Lawrence Elmier Bilis Chatham Concord Walden R. A Masonic Temple Walden Royal Tharedar Waltham Ass’ Nh Waltham Royal Arch Concord Woman's Club Ripley Bartlett Sudbury Road Norwegian Free Evangelical Church Frnday R. Peterson Howard Millett Turkey Trinitarian Church Julius Lee Corp Ralph P. Hosmer United Spanish War Veterans J. William Byron Concord Grange Patrons of Husbandry White’s Hal Ladies’ Auxiliary

Concord Female Charitable Society March Meeting Held

The Concord Female Charitable Society met at the Chapter House with Mrs Benjamin R Bulkeley presiding in the president's absence Mrs Hoar. Members sewed garments for charity, enjoyed a social hour and tea, and Mrs Bulkeley hosted.

Concord Female Charitable Society Benjamin R. Bulkeley Chapter House Hoar Henry F. Smith, Jr Bulkeley

Legion Auxiliary meeting plans Memorial Day dinner

Miss Eugene Marie Foss presides at a special Legion Auxiliary meeting set for Thursday evening in the Veterans Building to organize the Memorial Day parade dinner for veterans. The Women’s Charitable Society will hold its April meeting at Mrs. Irene Macdonald’s home on Wednesday April 9.

Eugene Marie Foss Legion Auxiliary Veterans’ Building Women's Female Charitable Society Irene Macdonald

Trinity Church Activities Schedule Concord Massachusetts

A weekly church calendar lists services and events at Trinity Church Concord. Highlights include morning prayers and sermon by Rev. Donald B. Aldrich on March 21, a Boston hospital talk by Mrs. E. W. Cummings on March 26, and Boy Scouts gathering on March 28. Noontime sermons at St. Pauls Cathedral Boston run each Friday week.

Donald B. Aldrich St. Paul's Cathedral Boston Girls’ Friendly Society E. W. Cummings Boston Children’s Hospital Willard L. Sperry D.D Harvard Divinity

May Broadcast Speeches at Legion Banquet

The James J Mansfield Post A L holds an April 19 banquet at Veterans' building as a memorial event. Prominent military and civic figures including Judge Landis Maj Gen Barnum Admiral Wiley Senator Walsh Samuel Merwin and Edward Whiting are invited to address the gathering.

James J. Mansfield Post A. L Veterans’ Building Army

Antique dealer seeks furniture glass china pewter ironwork

The notice offers buying antique furniture glass china pewter and old iron work used in fireplaces. Contact by writing or calling South Sudbury in 1811.

South Sudbury

Concord Adopts Sidewalk Horse Prohibition By Law 1924

Town meeting approves Article 22 barring horse riding or driving on sidewalks with a fine up to twenty dollars. Exempts horses attached to Road Department vehicles. Certification by Town Clerk William D. Cross confirms the by law as adopted on March 3 to 6 1924. Attorney General Jay R. Benton approves.

William D. Cross Boston Mass Jay R. Benton

Banquet Arrangements Noted For Legion Event

Arrangements for the Legion banquet are being arranged by a committee including ward Caiger Daniels Henry Hickson ry Coolidge Elmer Joalin Per Peterson Russell Parsons Jamen Dee Percy Sweet John Macone Burleigh Pratt and George Prescott. Speech allocation may occur at the banquet and is contingent on travel distances to the nearest staging station.

Legion Ward Caiger Daniels Henry Hickson Ry Coolidge Elmer Joalin Per Peterson Russell Parsons Jamen Dee Percy Sweet John Macone Burleigh Pratt George Presacott

Annual Open Meeting at Trinity Parish Run Meeting

The Church Service League of Trinity parish holds its annual run meeting at Trinity Parish on Wednesday March 26 at 3 pm. Mrs EF W Cumming of Boston Children's Hospital is a featured speaker. The event is open to all and invites attendance.

Church Service League of Trinity Parish Trinity

Loftus shines in Brookyln camp as utility fielder

From Clearwater Florida correspondent Dick Loftus, former Bridgeport player in the Eastern League last summer, has been a standout at the Brooklyn training camp. He handles both bat and glove with ease and may be carried through the season as a regular or utility man.

Clearwater Fla Dick Loftus Brideport Brooklyn Dodge

St Patrick's Day Celebration in Monument Hall

A St Patrick's Day entertainment and dance was held in Monument Hall on Monday evening under Division 56 AOH. James V Hennessey chaired with Edward Flannery Ovid Carey Richard Hartnett and Michiel Hopkins assisting. The ladies reception committee included Mrs. Mary Manning and others. Performers from Cambridge and surrounding areas included Joseph Cullen Wiss Howin George Whalen Thomas Hogan and McCarthy sisters Arlington. The event was described as a great success and enjoyed by all.

ST. Patrick's St. Patrick's Day Monument Hall Division 56 AOH James V Hennessey Edward Flannery Ovid Carey Richard Hartnett Michiel Hopkins Mary Manning Ellen Keefe Mary Tobin Catherine Ferry Mise Pilen Fitegerald Drictan Joseph Cullen Wisss Howin Cambridge Wiex Butler Redmont George Whalen Thomas Hogan John Buckley Boston Miss McCarthy Arlington McCarthy Sisters Arlingon

FIRST PARISH SOCIETIES MEET IN JOINT ASSEMBLY

The Women's Parish Association of First Parish church and the Concord Chapter of the Unitarian Laymen's League held their annual joint meeting in the vestry. A supper was served at 6 30 by the Wo men’s Association social committee. Rev Mexwill Savage of the Second Church in Worcester delivered an inspiring address to a large combined audience.

First Parish Women’s Parish Association First Parish Church Concord Unitarian Laymen’s League Women's Associaton Raymond Wheeler Louis A Sohfer T Mason George Caldwell Frederick A Bosley Charlies Tolman Philip A Davis Wiliam B. Bartlett D Dana, Bartlett D Dana ‘Bartlett

Death notices for William C. Bass in Cleveland and Royden Basa kin

Word has been received of the death in Cleveland Ohio of William C Bass father of Royden A Basa of this town a successful merchant and respected citizen of Concord N Hunt well known in the state automobile trade who has taken charge of the local Oldsmobile showrooms and agency on Walden street

William C. Bass Cleveland Royden Concord N. Hunt Oldsmobile Waltham Walden Street

Concord Mct West Concord Union Church Lenten Sermons

Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone leads Sunday services at the West Concord Union Church with a morning 10 30 service and evening 7 00 service. The third Lent sermon cites Prayer and The Great Decision. Daytime church activities include 12 00 Church School 3 00 Junior Society 6 00 Senior Society. Tuesday 7 45 Midweek Prayer Meeting. Friday Boy Scouts.

Union Church Alfred Wheeler Stone Church School Society of Christian Endeavor Societies of Christian Endeavor Christ

Acton Congregational Church Notice on Friday Prayer Meet

Christian Endeavor prayer meeting set for Friday evening at 7 30 pm at the Acton Congregational Church.

Christian Endeavor

For Sale Concord 11-Room House With Modern Improvements

For sale a Concord 11-room house featuring all modern improvements located 3 minutes from stores and train. Apply to Leslie M. Keese at 4 Devens Street Concord or call Concord 36M.

Leslie M. Keese Wii Main St Com Cord

Missionary Society Meets With Mrs Henry Capelle

Ladies Social circle gathers with Mrs Henry Capelle at 2 30 pm. Sunday services at 10 30 am and 11 45 am with evening service at 7 pm. Evening topic titled Out Path in Christ.

the Missionary Society Henry Capelle

Death of George T Ames of Lowell and School Street

George T Ames died at his home on School street after a long life that began in Lowell on August 1, 1844. A former sugar plantation clerk in Guatemala he enlisted in 1862 in Company PB 6th Regiment Massachusetts Militia and kept his original company roll. He served with GAR Isaac Davies Post 128 and attended Memorial Day services in 1922. He is survived by a nephew, Fretof Robbins.

George T Amen Theodore Amen Lowell Charlotte Hapgood Jones South Acton School Street Guatemala Lincoln 6Th Raiment Masa Aaron C Handley Mr. Ames George B Parker Oscar BE. Preston Weat Acton Daniel H Farrer Fast Acton Wiliam Chaplin Concord Jet Fretof Robbins Shavelia

Maynard Card of Thanks from Auxiliary and AOH

The Maynard group expresses appreciation to Ruth Rios for her kindness and generosity in supplying and furnishing items for the St Patrick's celebration hosted by the Auxiliary and Giviion AOH.

Rut Rios Joan of St Patrick's Celebre

St Patrick Day Party At Dettling Home In Summer

A St Patrick Day party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Dettling in Summer yesterday afternoon. A large gathering enjoyed whist and refreshments served by Mrs Dettling and by Mr Kenry L Clark and Edward Ambrose.

Frank Dettling

Jolly John's Lead Dance Party at Liberty Shoe Night

Dettling's orchestra aided the event as John J Rick F Aguire Lyons led a Liberty Shoe night dance. Attendance was large and the party was described as pleasant by those present.

Jolly Johna Liberty Shoe Dettling The Jolly John’s

Parlor kiss amid a log fire and snowlike sparks

A romantic scene unfolds in a parlor beside a log fire where sparks drift like small snowflakes. The mood is intimate and hushed as the lovers share a quiet moment.

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