Pageant of Judas drama staged by church group
A stage pageant presented on a road to Jerusalem recalling betrayal and the crucifixion. Rev. Vance wrote and acted as Judas, with Willis Bridge as a captain and Howard Weaving as a temple official. The cast included Simon and many townspeople, receiving strong audience approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Vance
Willis Lidge
Frank Archer
Cere
Simon
Pnarbert Lester
Posias
Carl
Jock Bridge
Murray
Howard Weaving
Leyuere
Ralph Smith
Rowan
Fred Moore
Lesterca
Ge Fs
Mr. Vance
Auction Announcement for E Kimball Farm Sale at Acton
A public auction by E Kimball of Acton Mass sets for Saturday March 28 at 9 30 AM at the farm. Item list includes Jones grade cows milk cows 3 heifers 2 horses 1 pig 30 percent hay wagons sleds corn cultivator grain bin and more. Proceeds to Mrs Carrie E Kimball with conditions to rain or shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Finiganncord
Mase
Barradbury
Mass
E. Kimball
Bo. Acton
Fer Farm
Jones
Carrie E Kimball
Auction sale of cattle horses and sheep in Littleton Mass
John A Finigan and Howard Burr announce an auction for Olaf Westby on White Street Littleton on Tuesday March 31 at 10 oclock A M. The sale lists 20 head of cattle including cows bulls heifers and calves 8 horses and 9 boys and horses. Cows are Holsteins some fresh or in spring condition and tested as of January 1981. Westby plans to discontinue business. Cash or order. Units available are priced to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Tel
Howard
Burr Sudbury
Jon
Olaf Westby
White Street
Minon
Littleton
A.mi
Westby
Mass
Sudden Death of Local Businessman Smith Kinney
South Acton March 25. Prominent local businessman Smith Kinney of Finney and Holt died after a brief illness last evening. He was 62, born in Burke New York, resident of Acton since age 16, and died at Emerson Hospital Concord two hours after admission. Kinney left a sister Mrs Emma of Manchester New Hampshire and a nephew. He was active in community affairs and well regarded by many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Smith Kinney
Finney and Holt
Emerson Hospital
Concord
O. L. Clark
Finney
Burke N. Y
Acton
Middlesex County
Pinney
Emma
Manchester N. Hand
Iter Order of Protection
Sudbury Creates Regular Fire Department With Twenty Officers
Sudbury forms a regular fire department totaling twenty officers and men led by Chief W. E. Davison and Captain Joseph B. Way. A Friday meeting at the high school saw all present sworn in and given badges as they reviewed important organizational matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
W. E. Davison
Joseph B. Way
Stephen M. W. Gray
Webster Cutting
Forrest D
Irving T. Richardson
Ward D. Stiles
Walter C. Stone
Basil B.oliver
L. F. Andrews
John H. Whitworth
Harry L. Gleason
Albert A. Tallant
Henry G. Garfield
Harold Atkinson
Elwin
Middlesex Institution for Savings Verifies Deposit Books
From April 1 to May 20 the Middlesex Institution for Savings conducts a legally required triennial deposit book verification. State Bank Commissioner oversight, verifier Mr. Chilton Cabot returns again after 1925 and 1928. Depositors urged to bring or mail books promptly after April 1 for inspection. mailed books will be returned promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Institution For Savings
State Bank
Chilton Cabot
Knights Climb in Tourney At Hibernians Rooms
Concord Council Knights of Columbus rose from two opponents in the 45 tournament at Monument Hall Friday evening, compiling 41 wins to 84 for the Red and Gun Club and 25 for the Hibernians. The Knights hold 616 games to date, with the Gunners at 599 and the Hibernians at 585. Capt. Martin led high team honors with 13 games won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Council
Knights of Columbus
Concord Rod and Gun Club
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Hibernians
Monument Hall
Red and Gun Club
Knights
Gunners
Martin
Bulger
Appointed To Concord Police
James E. Finan Jr. of Bedford Street is named regular patrolman for Concord by the Selectmen effective April 6. The appointment creates the first motorcycle position. Patrolman Frederick Nolan becomes motorcycle officer and Patrolman Robert P. Lawson shifts to day duty. Finan, a former special officer, is brother of Thomas V. Finan, noted for bravery in last year’s woods assault incident near Concord Lincolnies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Finan Jr
Bedford Street
Concord Force
Finan
Frederick Nolan
Robert P. Lawson
Nolan
Thomas V. Finan
Concord
Concord-Lincoln
Concord K. Ot C
West Concord Woman's Club Enjoys Vaudeville Program
Bidwells Pleas Chub entertained members with songs magic and drama at Odd Fellows Hall. Reports from Youth Conference delegates Mrs Rodday and Mrs Servais were shared. May Luncheon invites limited guests. nominating committee for April 17 includes Mrs Fernald Connorton Damon Young and Allen. A veterans sale supported Bedford hospital and proceeds benefit the maker. Social tea hosted by Mrs Freeland George with greens decorations. next meeting postponed to April 17 due to Good Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Guy Fernald
John J
West Concord Farm Bureau Estimates Meeting At Mrs Edwardson Home
The West Concord Group of the Middlesex County Farm Bureau Extension Service will meet at 22 Central Street the home of Mrs Edwin M Edwardson on Friday March 27 at 2 30 PM Miss Beatrice Stillman will be in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Middlesex County Farm Bureau Extension Service
Edwin M
Edwardson
Central Street
Beatrice Stillman
Concords Auction Of Horses And Equipment In 1931 Sale
Concord Massachusetts hosts a clearance sale on March 27 1931 at 10 o clock for horses and horse drawn implements from weighing 1400 to 1600 pounds. Items include double disc drill seven winders horse rake mower team gear and tack plus horse collars and harness items. All stock described as young sound and in first class condition. Terms cash. Caterer at sale. Per order Concord Ice Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Finigan
Concord
Mass
Howard C. Burr
Sudbury
Concord Mass
Young and Sound
Interclass series details school gym reports obscure names
The piece recounts interclass basketball results with Freshman and Senior teams in a school gym. It notes seniors barred from the interclass series, junior and sophomore girls' matches, and top scorers Helen Swanson and Eva Gadzillowicz leading their teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Serh
F. Gilleneg
Jes
Helen Swanson
Eva Gadzillowicz
Uglewich
Sulkala If
Saari
Cj Soxolowsiki
Window Breaks At Julius Gilman Store Reported
An unknown person broke every window in Julius Gilman’s store on Summer Street near Paper Mill Bridge Sunday night. Police found all windows shattered and notified the proprietor. Some Strand Theatre bulbs were broken the same night, investigators say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Gilman
Summer Street
Papermill Bridge
Strand Theatre
Night schools close Thursday closing exercises
Concord evening classes will hold closing exercises in the school auditorium on Thursday March 26 at 8 p m. Attendance is open to anyone wishing to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Maynard A Flapper Chorus Promises Local Comedy Hit
A local pageant under Monks trainer Monk and coach Hilferty features Maynard A flapper chorus of business men and college girls led by Mary Helen O Heire Miss Julia White and Miss Loretto Mullin. A. Bifferty will read the Baby pageant as Miss Howland earns praise for excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George. Mullin
Death of Well Known Cit izen Maynard Seckels
Maynard Seckels of 43 High Street dies after Emerson weeks sickness at age 56. Born in Boston he lived in the town more than 25 years and served as secretary of Loyal Assabet Lodge M A and as a former vestryman of St. George's Episcopal Church. Funeral held at 2 pm at his home with Rev Eason presiding. many townspeople attended and floral tributes filled the yard. He is survived by his wife and two sons Norman and Raymond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Frank ~ Seckels
High Street
Emerson
Macy Bee
Norman
Raymond
Mr. Seckley
Boston
Big
Hoe
Loyal Assabet Lodge M. A
St. George's Episcopal Church
North- TO
West Concord Club Meets at E Waite Home
The West Concord Monday night club gathered this week at the residence of E Waite, located on Central. Members discussed community affairs and planned upcoming activities.
Leopard Moth Infestations Hit Boston Area Trees
The Boston area suffers damage to maple and other shade trees from leopard moths, whose larvae bore into bark and cause splits. The insect endangers limb structure and increases repair costs for Electric Illuminating Company crews during storms when broken branches fall on wires. Tree owners face persistent loss and expenses as the pests spread across streets and neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Td Electre
Edison Eilectric Illuminating Company
Boston
Ie Sen Oo
Artist Bosley elected to National Academy of Design
Frederick A Bosley has been elected to the National Academy of Design. He will paint a portrait of himself or have it done by a fellow artist to hang in the academy collection in New York. He plans to start a school at Fenway Studio in Boston and a summer school at Piermont News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A Bosley
National Academy of Design
Mr. Bosley
National Academy
New York
Academie Francaise
France
Concord
Bosley
Fenway Studio
Boston
Piermont
News
Maynard Fugitive Riley Charged in Concord Case
Maynard police say Dewey Riley fled to avoid justice after a telegram to Maynard and a medicine bottle found bearing the name Lutia from Hudson. In Concord district court Riley faced charges of being a fugitive from justice, bail set at 5000, and he was committed to Cambridge jail as Sheriff Clewan of Bushnell, Nebraska, heads to Maynard to extradite him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Wilford Riley
Deweyeo
Riley
Pottie
Lutia
Hudson
Concord
John Connors
Cambridge
W. T. Clewan
Bushnell
Fila
Night School Closure Reflects Public School Cutback
Reduced public school funding led to the discontinuation of the Evening School for Adults after low enrollment. Attendance averaged 36 pupils last week as the district shifts funds away from athletics to preserve core expenditures. Local merchants await bills while the M.H.-S. A. A. faces financial strain without school committee aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mil
Athlet Cs
Ae Ee
Isclasati
Aes Jocall
Couple Returns From Mexico After Two Years Abroad
Mr and Mrs Frank W Holt recently came back from a two year stay in Mexico where Mr Scott managed business interests of the General ne Co of New York. The couple plan to remain briefly while awaiting orders to depart. They have visited about fifteen countries and look forward to further study through travel and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Frank W. Holt
Scott
General Ne Co
New York
Remai
wWo
Tself
Reverend Edward P Daniels Accepts Concord Pastorate
Reverend Edward P Daniels of Santa Barbara California accepts the call to lead First Parish Concord as successor to founder Rev Peter Bulkeley. He is expected to begin June 14 after a career in Meacville Theological School, Wilton NH Liberal Christian Church, North Unitarian Church Boston, Arlington Street Church and Santa Barbara Church. His brother Rev Francis Pratt Daniels leads Milford NH Unitarian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard P. Daniels
Santa Barbara
California
Concord
Peter Bulkeley
Gail Cleland
Daniels
Johannes AC. Faggager ‘Auer
Tufts College
Harvard
Mr. Daniels
Michigan
Leverett Richmond Daniels
Sherborn
Mass
Meacville Theological School
Liberal Christian Church
Wilton
N. H
New North Unitarian Church
Ham
Arlington Street
Boston
Frotm
Francis Pratt Daniels
Unitarian Church
Milford
N.H
Edward P. .Daniels
Union Church Renovated With Notable Service and Choir
The Helping Hand Society aided by Allan eee and Son completed renovations at Union Church. Gertrude Rideout played organ with a six voice male choir led by Mildred Stone. Rev. Alfred Wheeler Stone led services and preached on unemployment in the fifth Lenten sermon. Allen Palmer of Maynard sang as soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Eee
Allen Palmer
Maynard
Local Man Among Winners In Florida Golf Tourney
Acton reports a senior golf tournament held last week at the Daytona Beach Golf and Country Club in Florida. More than 50 players entered from various regions. The winner’s stay at home helpers prepared to assist him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
South Acton
Daytona Beach Jolt and Country Club
Acton
Ome
Concord Rod and Gun Club Skeet Shoots Report
At Concord grounds on Virginia road a skeet shoot event yielded top scores including Dr. Johnston 24 and G O Ware 22 in the regular 4 10 gauge, with William J Bulger leading the special 410 gauge 25 tier skeet match at 19. Greene followed with 17. Other shooters listed include E O Hank Horde Fosse Rankin Greeno Clark Stewart Gove Sawyer C Kolow Cullen and St. Cullen among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Grounds
Virginia Road
Dr. Johnston
G. Oware
William J Bulger
Greene
G. Theodore Agnew
E. O'Hare
Nelson Horde
William Fosse
R. Cook
Elmer Rankin
BE. Greeno
George Clark
Stewart
Sam Gove
Bill Sawyer
C. Kolow
St. Cullen
William Bulger
E. Greeno
Concord Women Tour Mr Blackall’s Home for Art Treasures
About twenty five members of the Concord Woman's Club visited Capertee on Friday to view rare art treasures gathered by Mr. Blackall at his Chauncy street home. Mrs Oscar B Becke vold led the Art committee in arranging the visit. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs Leslie R Moore and Mrs Beckvold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Woman's Club
Capertee
Concord Club
Blackall
Leslie R. Moore
Beckvold
Funeral of Mrs Martha Ford Duggan Held in Concord
The funeral for Mrs Martha Ford Duggan a longtime Concord resident was held from her Port Street home to St Agnes Church for a mass of requiem officiated by Rev Joseph P Murphy. Burial followed at Mt Pleasant Cemetery. Survived by three sons Leo F Elmer T and Arthur J and a daughter Dorothy A Duggan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ford Duggan
Dent
Concord
Port Street
St. Agnes
Seph P. Murphy
Mt. Pleasant
Leo F. Elmer T
Shen
Brown
Unsity
New York
Arthur J
Dorothy A Duggan
West Concord Social Notes and Community Events
Mrs Rodney Pratt left Saturday for Bermuda. Mrs Frank Waite hosted the Monday Night Club on Central Street. Mr and Mrs Clifford Keenan will move into William Rodday's new Central Street house. Helping Hand Society met at West Union Church and planned painting before Holy Week. Hostesses were Mrs Leonard Benson, Mrs Alvin Stone and Miss Helen Stone. A West Fire Station call from Central Street ended with no damage. An afternoon whist party at Mrs Warren Rice’s 26 Central Street featured prizes won by Mrs Ella Sheehan, Mrs Hodie Moreau and Mrs Mary Wrenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney
Pratt
Bermuda
Frank Waite
Central Street
Clifford Keenan
Main Street
William A. Rodday
New House
Helping Hand Society of the
West Concord Union Church
West Union Church
Vivien Carlson
Chai
Leonard V. Benson
Alvin Stone
Helen Stone
Central St
Les Concord
Amursnac Grange
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Judas Iscariot
Ney
Opinien
Jase Dipley
Judas Yyeu
Uoris
Smith .Finney
WLEY
These Leading Merchants For
Concord Police
Bidwells Pleas
Chub
Gonoord Ice Go
Clinton
A E. Waite
Central
Frederick A. Bosley
Edward P. Daniels
First Parish
Union Church
ART
President
Ar Gton
Martha F. Duggan
West
West Consent
Ny m
Maynard Lodge
Fellows Hall
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