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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1931
Page
4
Fragmentary text mentions Liberty Street Marlboro Shelmere Mase and a post office matter at 25 1003 with postage and Sudbury. No clear event or names to confirm a full card.
Mr and Mrs Underwood marked an 80th birthday with a 15 mile walk last Wednesday. The couple, long time residents, had spent part of their younger years in Florida and plan to return home in April.
Senne Coollidge attended his sister’s event on Tuesday. Mrs Albert Locke hosted a dinner Monday in honor of a birthday anniversary. Nellie Jones and daughter Mrs Lucella Jones visited. Old Timer's Night and a life of Rebekahs meeting were enjoyed by 75 to 100 guests. Mrs Smiley of Littleton entertained with music and dances. deputies from nearby towns joined, and Mrs Urban performed solos.
Application for duplicate savings bank book PEGE institution for Savings E. McCleary treasurer announces. Dates Apr 29 May 6 13. Public notice follows under Section 40 of the 1908 Act.
The Weet Acton Baptist Church notes a recent social where two young men performed Romeo and Juliet with piano by Louis Whittemore of Medford and a humorous sketch by Cousin Herby Hancomb of Skunk Hollow. Mother's Day service featured a sermon by Mrs Emma Urban and an upcoming Mother and Daughter banquet is set for May 14 with Mrs Buffam as speaker. Next Sunday's service titled At the Cross Roads of Life. A musical program at 7 PM led by Arthur Jeffries Jr. is promised at Lyon Congregational Church.
Firefighters from West Concord Station responded to a 3 36 p m alarm at box 7 for a fire in Daniel Hayes residence on Main Street. A couch was burning and the crew used a chemical stream to quickly control the flames. Investigators suspect a possible valve with matches caused the fire. The Tuesday–Wednesday club met Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Henry H Hawley of Main Street.
Wes Concord Lodge of Qda Fellows and Willow Rebekah will attend the annual Memorial observance. The pastor will preach on Friendship First Link of Fraternity. Church school follows at noon. Evening services include Green Pastures exposition and Negro spirituals. Various society meetings and choir rehearsals are planned May 18 to May 22.
Arthur C. Frizzle, long time blacksmith and garage operator in West Concord, closes his business to relocate with his family to Waterboro Maine where he has bought a farm. The community praises his workmanship and integrity and wishes him well in the new venture.
About 28 Center school pupils from grades six to eight toured the Boston Public Library exhibition of Dumb Animal Posters in connection with Animals Week to inspect the displays.
The column emphasizes milk as not a complete food and urges including iron-rich vegetables. It cites a National Dairy Council diet based on one quart of milk and lists foods to accompany it. Recipes include cheese bread bake and queen pudding with milk bread crumbs eggs and spices.
About sixty posters were contributed by pupils. Winners include Ruth Way and Ruth Gotberg with gold medals, Theresa Fucci with gold, James Bartlett and Edith Taunton with silver medals, Jack Fucci with silver, Joy Tufts and Nancy Dibiase honorable mention and a year’s ride. For younger grades Ira Shattuck and Helen Rickard won gold and silver respectively, with others receiving silver medals or honorable mentions and a year’s subscription to Our Dumb Animals magazine.
On Tuesday evening April 28 under Sudbury Grange auspices the High School debate explored the motion that the Married Woman's Place is in the Home and Not in Business. affirmative speakers were Henry Gleason John Ferrett and Anthony DeMambo while Bernice Clarke Ruth Way and Ruth Knuckey spoke for the negative. Judges Reverend Clarke Mrs Alan Flynn and Miss Esther Adams ruled for the negative. The event praised as interesting and instructional, with scholastic honor roll names and list of students across grades.
Mr and Mrs Herbert C Shepard visit their daughter in Swamp Scott with Mrs Eric Judge and Mrs John D Ye. The group attends a Chapter event and tea today, enjoying a delightful afternoon. Herbert B Smith led the official circle and welcomed the ladies.
Cherry Webb of Lowell presented spring and summer outfits for all occasions at Odd Fellows hall. The youthful models from the store displayed ensembles to support the Catholic asters of America and their friends.
Brazilian touring company presents Charley's Aunt at Veterans Hall. James J. Manefelds Post American Legion sponsors the matinee at 2 45 P M and an evening performance at 8 16 P M. Local interest centers on the farce and the ensemble of players in this famed comedy.
The program notes call this companion piece a source of amusement with a full evening of humor. It emphasizes lighthearted entertainment designed to entertain a broad audience.
The King's Daughters gathered yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ralph Holden on Bedford Street with Mrs. H. Robert Bygrave assisting as hostess.
Memorial Sunday service to be held at the Taberton Congregational Church on Sunday May 24. Attending groups include Ralph P. Hosmer Camp U.S.W.V. and Auxiliary, James J. Mansfield Post A. L. and Auxiliary, 182nd Int. M.N.G., Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts as guests expected to attend.
The Concord Parent Teacher Association stages a card party this evening in the high school auditorium. Ticket duties are handled by Mrs Bilot R Howard and Mrs Elmer L Joslin.
Corinthian Lodge A. F. and A.M. met at the Masonic Temple with Worshipful Master G Sherman Blair presiding. A memorial service honored Nathan Atherton Middleton who died in Cleveland May 4. Monitor Lodge of Waltham visited as guests and a moving pictures exhibit followed supper at 7 p.m. supervised by Mrs Duncan G Chapmen.
The West Concord Union Church School held its May Party on Saturday. Children from the Beginners, Primary, and Junior Departments enjoyed a very happy afternoon under the direction of Mrs Clarahan, Lillian, F.
Under the Ladies Society of the Wietace Mission Swan of Maduris India gave an informative talk about India at a church gathering Wednesday. She shared costumes and curios items to a large audience.
Waltham High School defeated High by a 45 to unknown score at Waltham on Tuesday May 6. Fenn won and two firsts, with others placing across events including a quarter shot and a few runners up in unclear placements.
Stanley finished second and Brigham finished third in the mile run, reflecting a strong showing for the competitors in the event.
Rev George L Thurlow, pastor, led Sunday morning service at the Trinitarian Congregational church with a May schedule including a morning service at 9 30. A midweek service followed by a 7 45 p m Wednesday May 20 and a Thursday May 21 2 30 p m Woman's Union. Mrs Carver spoke at the morning service about American Board missions and funds spent. Rev Thurlow led the Young Peoples Club after a 6 o clock supper. Mothers Day guests were the women from the Concord aged Methodist Home. Rev L Mills preached Some Modern Mothers and the evening sermon Can Sin be Forgiven based on The Scarlet Letter.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett F. Weygant relocate to Brookline after his appointment as Director of Physical Education at Pierce School and Brookline High School coaching duties. Weygant, who served since 1925 at Concord High School, led successful cross country and track teams. Mrs. Weygant, formerly Edythe Paddleford, long taught first grade in Concord and led younger children at Trinity Church School, joining her husband at Fenn School last fall.
The Concord Horse Show named judges Miss Eleanor Sears of Boston for saddle horses Ernest Olyott of Medfield for hunters and jumpers and Charles Warner as ringmaster with Dr Murray of Littleton as veterinarian Entries close this evening with exhibitors lined up including Allan J Wilson Clifford Pratt Kay Murphy Mae Murphy Constance Greco and others on the show committee from Concord and nearby towns.
The fourth annual 45 tournament banquet will be held in the clubhouse of the Concord Rod and Gun Club next Saturday evening.
At 6.30 the cup won by the Columbus team will be decided with pros to the winning side. The 45 team loses to the Red and Gun cub and the Hibernians. William H Dee Thomas McGann and Elmer Rankin are in charge.
Rev and Mrs Smith O Dexter hosted a visit from their daughter Mrs Richard Waring of WW and their grandson. Rev Henry B Washburn preached at Trinity Church while Rev Mr Dexter spoke at Grace Church Providence.
Webster Lowell does carpenter work on the Hawes property on Hudson road while an artesian well is sunk to 155 feet to secure water. Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Loring Framingham road hosted a dinner for a dozen friends with bridge after. A new Cloverleaf Girl Scout troop led by Mrs Grieve and Dorothy Marsden invites parents to an investiture ceremony on Monday May 16 at 4 PM led by the troop captain.
Acton residents hosted Emma Urban and Mrs Sullivan with son from Springfield for several days. Acton High School Senior class to stage a three act comedy Meet Uncle Sally at the Woman's club house Thursday and Friday. Little Malcolm MacGregor underwent surgery at Emerson hospital for grand trouble. Maynard Edison event awarded Mrs Addie Holt a cake prize. Car collision in Lincol n left occupants uninjured. Mrs Sims returned from Peter Bent Brigham hospital after operation. P R Sanborns celebrated their 50th anniversary at Manchester in 1876 with relatives visiting from Hudson. Public whist parties wind down for season as Joyce Kilmer camp fundraiser prizes distributed in Maynard. Nellie Levarone and Annie Coughlan won cake and water sets. Joseph and Margaret Callahan among South Acton winners.
The Concord Board of Health Milk Inspector reports pasteurized and raw milk samples with weights and cleanliness ratings. Observed producers include Presnett, Old Acres, Grassland, Punkatasset, River Road, and Glendale with varying scores and temperatures.
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