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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1917

Page

10

Concord Junction Concert by Copley Trio of Roxbury

Roxbury based Copley Trio Edith M Herter Louise Mann Margaret Ryan performed at the Concord Junction Woman's Club in a pleasant afternoon program. They offered violin and cello pieces, piano solos, and ensemble selections with skilled musicianship and strong audience acclaim. Tea followed under Mrs. Robert Neff’s direction.

Copley Roxbury Waat Concord Copley Trio Misa Herter Louise Margaret ‘Ry Mises Jared Rovertson Ruth ‘Shomard Muysle Otis Forbush

Old Hosmer Farm parcel bought by Dexter Spinney

Dexter L Spinney buys Waldo P Lapham land about 14 acres with buildings near Woodlawn Cemetery corner. Portion known as the old Hosmer farm.

Dexter L. Spinney Waldo P. Lapham Pntaining Om Woodlawn Cemetery Ty Jcorner Old Hosmer

Mrs Alexander McCabe Congratulates On Marriage

Mrs Alexander McCabe sends congratulations on the marriage of Mrs McCabe to Mr. Alexander McCabe. The note offers warm wishes and joy for the newlyweds.

Alexander McCabeng

Sunday Services and Church Activities Schedule

Sunday features morning worship at 10 45 as part of the Lenten series Christ and Human Life The Soul Christ Christ and the Soul. Church school follows at noon Young people meet Lenten classes at 3 o clock and 8 50 p m Evening service at 7 o'clock The Endeavor topics include The Salt of the Earth page The foe of society Isa 59 1 8 Ladies Union meets March 22 at 2 o'clock in the vestry Midweek meeting is set for March 27 in the vestry

Christ Church School Ladies’ Union

Builders Near Completion of Truck Loaders for Road Work

ARE COMPLETING LOADERS de Conant Machine Co builders of mechanical loading and convey ing apparatus at 340 Main St are completing several truck loaders for gravel crushed stone and coal and will place them on the market. Several towns consider purchasing loaders for handling material used in road work.

de Conant ‘Machine; Co

West Concord Animal Rescue league meeting notice

West Concord Animal Rescue league schedules a Fri day afternoon meeting on March 28 at 3 o'clock at Mrs W B Leland's home 192 Commonwealth ave. Members urged to attend and invite others to join. Also notes illness of Mrs Robert Walker and local social items including Charles Crowley visiting from Roxbury and funeral of George McCarthy of North Acton.

West Concord Animal Rescue League W. 8. Leland Commonwealth Ave League

Spring Millinery Display by Misses Comeau and Maynard

Display of spring millinery offers the latest shapes colors and trimmings. The Misses Comeau and Maynard invite the public to view new hat models ribbons and flowers at Eleanor G Webber Commonwealth Ave Concord with trimmed hats from $2.50.

Comeau Eleanor, G. Webber Commonwealth Ave Concord Concord Junction

Sudbury M E Church News and Upcoming Events

Sunday morning Rev Claire G Davis preached to a large congregation on And God made all things beautiful. Sunday evening the Haworth league met with Maurice White leading the service and the subject Cultivating the Grace of Sympathy. Speakers included Rev Claire G Davis Mrs Davis Harvey N Fairbank Leonard Stiles Arthur H White with songs and a quartet. Attendance was good and the topic engaging. The official board meeting was postponed to Thursday due to weather. Sunday morning Rev John D Green will preach and the Easter sale by the women is set for April 3.

Claire.g. Davis Haworth League Maurice White Claire G. Davis Harvey Fairbank Mr. Davis William Stiles Arthur White John D. Green

Local Changes And Milldelay Mark West Acton Notes

West Acton residents report new beginnings with Mr and Mrs Ben Hayward moving into the Ed Pierce tenement. At Hail Bros Co mill a main belt break halted work briefly until Tuesday. Mr Hart of Shirley is named depot master here with C L Roy of West Groton overseeing duties temporarily. In Concord district the Sunday School association met at Maynard Congregational church with Bertram D Hall elected president and Alice Carlisle secretary of the elementary division. A sizable village turnout attended the meeting.

Ben Hayward Ed. Pierce Hail Bros. Co Hart Shirley C. L. Roy Maynard Congregational Church Bertram D. Hall

Friday night program at Boxboro town hall delights crowd

Good program by Adelphian and Camp Fire Girls captivates audience with a staged reading of The Deacon's Second Wife. Cast includes Malvina Fitz Susie Coffey Deacon Barachias Fitz Luther B Furbush Milton George Washington Fitz Burpee F Steele and many others delivering a fine performance.

New Town Hall Boxboro Adelphian Campfire Girls the Deacon Malvina Fitz Susie Coffey Kate ‘Robbins Ina M. Wetherbée John’ D. Bullock Carl Swanson Mrs. Bullock Maria Steele Dorothy’ Bullock Lucy V. Wetherbee Hartley. Bullock J. Emil Swanson Ernest Rench Arthur Nelson Philip Gamboge H. Prescott Burroughs

West Acton Woman's Club Holds March Meeting

The West Acton Woman's club met March 12 in the Baptist vestry with Miss Edith Morris as soloist singing Welch songs. Mrs. Hinds of Boxboro spoke on Birds and shared personal notes on song birds. Hostess Mrs. Carrie Moore served cakes and punch. A second musicale and a food sale are planned for March 26.

West Acton

Acton Selectmen Reelect Officers and Appoint Roads Superintendent

The Acton board of selectmen met to organize for the year. Charles J. Holton was reelected chairman and Warren H. Jones was reelected clerk. Albert H. Perkins was reelected superintendent of roads with a higher salary. Perkins expressed surprise at election but pride in his proven work. The labor shortage and rising wages were noted as ongoing concerns.

Acton

Acton Centre Club Discusses Upcoming Entertainment

The executive committee of the Men's community club met Monday evening to plan an upcoming entertainment. Mrs. J. A. Livermore returned Tuesday from a trip with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rikeman of Vere.

the Men's Community Club A. “Livermore

Miss Chase Exhibits French Bulldog Puppies in Boston

Miss A. M. Chase of Greenleaf Kennels attended the French Bulldog club of New England show at Paine Memorial Hall Boston on Wednesday. She presented two puppies owned by Miss Alice Thorpe of Plymouth now with the Red Cross in Chambery France. Little Potty won first prize blue and $250 in gold. L Fill eul secured second and a silver cup.

A. M. Chase Greenleaf French Bulldog Club of New England Paine Memorial Hall Boston Alice Thorpe Plymouth Red Cross Chambery France Little Potty L.filleul Chase

Acton Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Community Benefit

The Acton Mass Woman's Club met in the vestry of the Congregational church at 2 30 on Wednesday afternoon. Members shared subjects useful to the club and community. Mrs Gertrude Daniels spoke on Red Cross work and refreshments were provided by Miss Pickens and assistants.

Acton Mass. Woman's Club Congregational Church Gertrude Daniels Miss Pickens A. L. Squier

W C T U Meeting and Local Society Notes

The W C T U met at Mrs E Z Stanley’s home for routine business and plans for an April food sale. Visitors included John Edwards of Gloucester. townspeople attended a Universalist church event in Acton. Mary L Duren was in Cambridge Coppe Memorial Hospital after an appendectomy on Saturday. reports said she was comfortable.

W.C.T.U John Edwards Gloucester Mryang Charles Edwards Universalist Church South Acton H. H. Hawley Caroline L. Brown Conant Place A. L. March C. A. Taylor Goward Campbell Lake Nagog Littleton William Leahy Mary L. Duren Coppe Memorial Hospital Cambridge

South Acton Church Schedule and Meeting Notes

Sunday morning service at 10 30 with Sunday school and Men's Forum at 11 45. Union meeting at 6 15. The Mission Girdle will meet with Mikel Carrie Shapley Thursday afternoon at 2 80 o'clock. Watchword Joy. Circle members attended a public meeting of the Woman Universalist Missionary Society at Waltham Tuesday. The spring conference of Universalist churches in the Sixth district will be held at Tabs church Thursday March 29 morning and afternoon. Ladies Social circle to furnish 3 insertions for those attending the conference. The Ladies Social circle is to hold it and Socta Th.

Mikel Carrie “Shapley Woman’s Universalist Missionary © Society Waltham Conference of Universalist” Churches Orange South Acton

Local News Briefs From Maynard Methodist and Respectful Visits

Rev Ida C Hultin is quite ill with grippe. Mrs Frank Hadley visited in Wal tham last week. Mrs Jennie Sloan extending visit at F H Bents. Thomas F ONeil of Sudbury received his appointment last week as of the peace. Saturday evening an entertainment at the M E church under Epworth league. Myron Lawin came home Thursday improved and able to be around. Rev George H Clarke preached at Maynard Methodist church Sunday morning due to pastor illness. Mr and Mrs Henry Miller Misa Lara Parmenter and Miss Hattie Parmenter visited Mrs C A Parmenter’s home. Local Producers association met at town hall with good attendance and four new names added. It is hoped milk prices will soon be established.

Ida C. Hultin Frank Hadley Waltham Jennie Sloan F. H. Bent S. Thomas F. O’neil Sudbury M. E Epworth League Myron Lawin George Maynard Methodist Church Henry Miller Misa Lara Parmenter Hattie. Parmenter

Boston University Klatsch Auditions Sophomore Hostess Named

Miss Rachel Clarke of Sudbury appointed one of the sophomore hostesses for the Boston University Klatsch on Friday March 23. The event, titled Oriental Festival, will feature scenes from the Mikado and a pantomime Japanese wedding with elaborate scenery. Music by an orchestra and by the Men and Girls Glee clubs. Vincent P. Clarke, Sudbury high school graduate, will serve as an usher.

Rachel Clarke Sudbury Boston University Vincent P. Clarke Sudbury High School

Borough Pomona Meeting Attended by Local Grange Members

Several from the local Grange attended the Borough Pomona meeting in Northboro. In attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Powers, Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Perry, Miss Marion French, Miss Laura French, Mrs. Fred Noyes, Miss Ruth Noyes, Lester Baldwin, Mrs. Clara Carter, Mrs. Geo H. Clarke, Mrs. Ida J. Rice and Mrs. Harriett Young.

Grange Pomona Northboro Edwin A. Powers Richard B. Oliver S. D. Perry Marion Laura French Fred Noyes Ruth Noyes Lester Baldwin Clara Carter Geo.h. Clarke Ida J. Rice Harriett Young

Local items from Concord Junction and surrounding towns

John Mauro moves family to Concord Junction as town meeting votes No 188 yes 22 on license. Residents visit, workers return to A Merriam factory after illness. Elizabeth Hinckley heads Cape Cod for spring vacation with parents. Royal Arcanum board meeting in Boston. McNulty family moves to Ayer Junction for housing reasons. Christian Endeavor to meet March 26. Arthur Daniels back from Connecticut to supervise farm work. West Acton service discontinued due to soft ground. Anna Eagle angagement to Rev Royden Clapp Leonard announced from Amesbury. Craig Sweet returns home after ten weeks away across hospital stay.

John Mauro Concord Junction Samuel Menzer Bolton Acton L. Q. Amadon Martin ‘Sr A. Merriam Elizabeth Hinckley Cape Hyannis Christie Royal Arcanum Hospital Board Tremont Temple Boston Walter McNulty Ayer Junction North Middlesex Union Christian Endeavor Congregational Church Arthur Daniels Connecticut George Richardson Crockers’ Corner West St West Acton Friends of Anna Nagle Royden Clapp Leonard Amesbury Universalist Church Craig Sweet Stow St the Hospital

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Columbia Findey Mildred Young Robertson Shubert Brahms Pino Margaret J. Ryan Margaret I. Ryan Moszkowaki Heath Lohr Young Robert von Vidlin Edith M. Herter Anitra Peer Gynt Grieg Raft Franconter Squire Gillet Bohm Boy Scouts of America Union Church Wmither Gym i Euve Thurston Day West Rox Buye Old Hosmer Farm Robert Walker Charles ‘Crowley Prince of M.E. Church News J. F. Dillon Mass Perry Rope Axminster Wilton Tapestry Brussels Main Street Maynard Woman’s Club Gladys McLeod Marlboro William Benere Acton Lodge W. C. T. U. Meeting Borough Peto American Automobile Association Maxwell Cgre Maxwell Institution Detroit Macone Bros Swift’s Kev B. W. Brown CO Concord, Masb James R. Summer
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