News of the Week in Concord Devonshire
A first electrical storm in Concord Devonshire struck Henry Hamsey on Wednesday hitting a tree near Hawiley's place in West. Mrs Felch entertained visitors at T. Felch's residence.
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1935
Page
5
A first electrical storm in Concord Devonshire struck Henry Hamsey on Wednesday hitting a tree near Hawiley's place in West. Mrs Felch entertained visitors at T. Felch's residence.
Frank O. Miller served as exalted ruler at Concord Lodge of Elks meeting held in Elks Hall. Lovell P. George led the program with discussion on forming a local Emblem Club as State Emblem club officers spoke on the plan.
A traveler recounts a ten day journey through the South visiting Williamsburg and the scenic gardens along the eastern shore, describing pleasant scenery and leisurely exploration.
Concord notices the Art Center 10 opens with Nellie Littledale Murphy and sculpture exhibits. The first floor features prints chosen by Miss Mary C. Abbott, reflecting a curated group show.
Funds for Concord day camps may be left with Julian W Ballou at the Middlesex Institutions for Savings or with Mrs Rodney E Pratt in West Concord for safety until arrangements are finalized.
Ticket demand high as the Concord Cardinals host a dance event promising good value. Even if buyers cannot attend, their money will benefit the team as it plans another upcoming diamond appearance in the near future.
A late night program on N B C W E A highlights the voice talents of Richard Crook and Swarthout with a featured¢ theme. The broadcast airs on a five star lineup offering music and commentary.
The squad from Middlesex, Cambridge plays Brown University and Nichols School with Edward R. Jerries Jr. as manager. Faculty coach Russell Kettell assisted by Edward Underwood and Leif Nashe. Neshe pro at Myopia Hunt Club in summer. Ten event schedule includes at North High, Portsmouth Priory, Worcester Academy, Winchester, St Marks, Thayer Academy, Middlesex graduates, Milton Academy, and St Georges in Concord.
The Catholic Club met in Monument hall with President John Downing presiding. They discussed a ball to be held in the State Armory in May and formed a committee led by Helen Appleby. A tennis team was also organized with Elizabeth Goulding Mary Bartolomeo Gerald Downing and James Clahane on the committee.
The Wilkes county veterans building hosts a spring Concord Players production of Rip Van Winkle with Dion Boucicault’s stage history and performances by Joseph Jefferson noted in promotional showings for Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings this week.
The Selectmen named two new town officers Chief of Police William G. Ryan and Arthur Fraser as dog officers. Reginald A. Morgan became inspector of buildings with Charles N. Miner as deputy inspector. W. Lincoln Smith kept inspector of wires with EB. Pierce and Russell reappointed deputies.
The Ladies' Union of West Concord Church will serve a Saturday Night Supper in the banquet hall at 6 pm on May 4 with baked beans meats salads rolls pies and coffee. Mrs Herbert L Day presides. Sunday services at Union Church led by Rev. Alfred W Stone director C Waldo Williams and Miss Nina Ruble. A Masonic ball hosted by Charles A Welch Lodge A F and A M at Sudbury Town Hall Friday night invites public attendance.
Mr Herbert and Barker and ters extend heartfelt thanks for the beautiful flowers and the acts and expressions of sympathy and help shown to them in bereavement.
A claim states water dissolves more substances than any other liquid. The assertion highlights water’s solvent power across chemical contexts and emphasizes its essential role in reactions, solutions, and processes.
The Concord Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon at the Colonial Inn on Thursday noon. President Eliot R. Howard introduced speaker R. H. Williams of Boston, who delivered an engaging talk on Modernization of Transportation.
David Hawkins of Concord has been appointed regional director of the Federal Housing Administration by the President. Hawkins was a Groton School classmate of President Roosevelt.
The Church Aid Society met in the Parish House to discuss the annual fair in October. Mrs John Bordman was named chairman of the committee, with hostesses Mrs Charles Russell Peck and Mrs Ernest Dustan and Mrs Robert Walker pouring.
Concord High School defeated Wellesley 64 to 22 at Emerson Playground Friday afternoon. Steve Flannery led with wins in the 100 and 220 dashes and the broad jump, sharing a pole vault first with Mara. Hosmer swept multiple events and anchored the 440-yard relay with Byron, Hart, S Flannery, and F Flannery for 69 seconds.
Belmont Hill School defeated Middlesex School second team 3 to 1 at EMot Hall. Belmont Hill debaters led by John King Kim Canavarro William Browning and George Wadsworth with Joseph Willey and Charles Jenney Jr. for Middlesex. John J Rowe presided as officer.
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The Concord Young Republican Club led by Richard B Appleby and Mrs Eleanor M Whitney hosted a well attended gathering with the Baldwin family of Maddie sex School notes and a forthcoming wedding. James A Baldwin and his fiancée visited Concord with Mr and Mrs David A Baldwin. A Harvest celebrated her infant Althea Frances Patriot's Day appearance on April 19 1936. Edith M Bailey and Laura Olsen described a lively Marlboro weekend in Washington. Officers Alfred and J Edward Finan aided saving Mrs Louisa James Calder whose condition improved.
Trinity Church Massachusetts lists Rev. S. O. Dexter as rector emeritus and Rev. Charles R. Peck as rector. Kathleen Abler directs the choir with R. Clifford Pratt as sexton. Services on Sunday include Holy Communion at 8:45 am and 11 am with a sermon, plus a 6:30 am Trinity School session.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Concord announces Sunday service at 10 46. Sunday School at 10 45. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 46. Reading room hours 2 to 6 weekdays. Lesson subject Everlasting Punishment with Golden Text from Mark 2 4 6 and related passages.
Lincoln quotation links workers and property to enterprise and safety of home amid bank ad copy. Concord Co operative Bank touts serving small earners with savings and real estate loans, promising steady dividends and gradual home buying support.
Mrs Herbert L Day leads planning for a baked bean supper to be held Saturday evening May 4. Hostesses include Mrs Mahan Mrs Frank Leighton and Mrs Murdock Mac Leod with Mrs Day in charge of arrangements.
The West Concord Woman's Club held its annual meeting and luncheon at Coronol inn on Wednesday. President Mrs Guy G Fernald declined to serve another term. New officers include recording secretary Mrs Cheater H Adams and treasurer Mrs Murdock MacLeod. A federation pin was presented to Mrs Fernald.
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