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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1920
Page
5
Storage space for two automobiles available at 29 Hubbard Street Concord. Wanted a cook in Concord for a family of two adults and two children under three with some washing duties. Tel Concord 22. Henry Laughlin.
Edward Macgan remains at home with measles as friends note slow recovery. Mrs. P. H. Bullock’s circle rejoices at her illness improvement. Bans of marriage announced for Helen Helsher of this town and Raymond Lonigan of Medford. Doris Jewett returns to Boston and Maine Railroad duties after vacation. Joseph Alexander of New London visits the MacEacherns. Laura Marshall shows progress after illness and operation, able to go outdoors. Nellie Cotter, recovering from influenza and ear abscess, stays with Miss S. C. Dowsette.
Murdock Butcher recently returned from Nova Scotia and visits Mr and Mrs Alfred Loring after spending winter with his father. He leaves Friday for New York to meet his wife who sailed from Liverpool shortly after their marriage a little more than a year ago. Miss Margaret Reynolds of Plymouth also mentioned.
In Lowell on Monday afternoon Miss Lena Coughlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Coughlin, married H Ayers. Cousin Miss Mary Coughlin served as bridesmaid and the groom was supported by the bride’s brother.
Miss Marian Towne of Concord hosted a hurdy gurdy party at Association hall as the final activity for her winter dancing class. A large attendance enjoyed the new entertainment after being presented to the matrons and dancing to the distinctive instrument.
Veteran members of the American Field Service recently met in New York to honor 27 Massachusetts men including Gordon K. Mac Kenzie for their ambulance service in France. The group will establish 30 fellowships in French universities for 1920 1921.
South Acton residents report James McGreen, long time tailor in the village, has passed the crossing tender exam and begun duties at Richardson crossing on West Street. His afternoon hours keep him available in the P. O. block shop in the forenoon.
Wednesday evening event at Concord drew many attendees from town to aid the ball team. The local nine is set to face Framingham on Saturday on the playgrounds, a game originally planned for last week but rained out. Several local notices follow including welcomes, births, a garage project, travel, a lost bag, a job ad, and a thanks card for Prisilla Stender.
The Misses Flagg of West Acton occupy the south tenement in the house bought by C. S. Fowler of Maynard, with David Clayton and family taking the other unit after vacating five years ago. The new owner has made improvements. Emma Quimby visited her Boston niece Miss Agnes Pillsbury. Charles Barker of Calais, Maine, is staying with his brother Rev. Ralph A. Barker.
Mr and Mrs Frank Stender mourn the loss of their four year old daughter Priscilla who died Sunday May 2 at the Children's Hospital in Boston after treatment for influenza meningeitis. A bright sunny child loved by all, funeral services were held at the family home on Balmill Rd on Sunday at 2 pm with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery Acton.
Rev. Alfred Wheeler Stone, minister, notes the special contribution for the Inter-Church World Movement was encouragingly large and thanks all who gave. The pastor will preach both morning and evening next Sunday, with a midweek meeting Tuesday at 7.39 o'clock. all are invited to share in the works and worship of the church.
A retrospective notes President Wilson aged sixty three at his entry to the White House making him the oldest since Buchanan. It surveys eight early presidents noting ages at entry and retirement, terms of service and lifespans, with commentary on changing demands of the presidency and the slower pace of early governance. It contrasts Vernon, Polk and Morse era communications with modern days.
A. Childe Gilson will give lectures at Union School Bedford on Fridays in May at 3 p m. May 14 will cover How the state Departments Work for the Welfare of Massachusetts. May 2 The Federal Constitution and How Congress Does Its Work. May 28 The Leading Political Parties. All welcome.
Mrs. Mary Moulton was a recent guest at H. E. B. Rice s home. Mr and Mrs Albers Sheffield welcome a baby daughter. Alden Lowell returns home after an eye injury from a steel shard and is advised to see a specialist. Dr Amiott attends him and says he is improving. The new South Sudbury garage on the State road is progressing.
The high school offered its annual benefit play for the graduating class reception to a full house. Cast included Elizabeth Atkinson Gladys Foss Edith Baldwin Bertha N Haynes Mildred Davis Ruth Davis Elizabeth Walker Basil Oliver Maxwell P Baton Roger Thompson and eH Wilson with music by Bertha N Haynes Ruth Davis Willie Monty Sumner R. Smith and John Edward Ball. The parts were exceptionally well taken.
A fashionable trend sees wealthy women auctioning off old gems for thrill and cash. Mrs Jack Gilliatt, widow of the marquis of Anglesey, emptied jewel chests and sold quaint stones for a five figure sum, then bought a small estate to pursue chicken farming as a new hobby.
A firm chief tests five applicants with odd questions, asking the North Star distance. The third applicant, shy but sharp, gives a rough estimate and still lands the job after a taunting exchange.
On August 1 Japan reported a coast and ocean trade fleet of 194 vessels exceeding 1 000 gross tons. The figure reflects ships engaged in merchant trade and marks a snapshot of maritime capacity within the period.
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