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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1932
Page
6
West Concord reports an upcoming Annual Memorial Service at Concord Lodge and Willow Lodge venues. Notices invite parents to contact ministers or the cradle roll superintendent Mrs. A. Raddays to arrange child participation.
Harvey Wheeler organizes a school exhibit in West Concord auditorium on May 26 from 4 to 9. The event features student displays and a central display area for the school, drawing many families and townspeople expected to attend.
The West Concord Ladies Union met last Tuesday afternoon at the rock garden of Mrs. William A. Rodday on Main Street. Members voted to hold the annual public garden the week of June 12 on the West Concord Union Church grounds with Mrs. Frank Walk er as chairman.
Augustine W. Macone set a record with 24 birds in 2h ties at 410 gauge skeet. Glenwood Sweat, Dr. Davis and Lancillée posted top scores while Augustinea W. Macene and others competed in Open 26 and 25 bird events. Contenders include Wendell Wis, Langille, Mary Abbott and Cohen in a crowded skeet meeting.
Local note reports A. H. Atwood of Lisbon New Hampshire visiting family of his son in South Sudbury. Mr and Mrs F Brown of Framingham and Mr and Mrs Waldo Stone hosted or spent Sunday with relatives. Aien services scheduled for May 2 at the First Parish church Sudbury Center.
Early Sunday two o clock blaze razed a historic house in Stow near Great Road and the old road to the Ludingthe lower village. The building once built by Dr Joel C Liver stood since the 1860s and was occupied when the fatal railroad crossing incident occurred. The family was away and returned to a ruinous home with an estimated loss of 3800 dollars. Neighbors provide help to Mr and Mrs ek and their children.
Rev. Ivan Nowlan will lead Sunday morning service at 10 30 with sermon by the pastor. Sunday School follows at 12 50. Christian Endeavor meeting at 7 lay evening. Weeknight service Thursday at 7 45.
A union memorial service will be held Sunday morning May 29 at 11 o'clock at the First Parish Meeting House. Reverend Albert T. Reynolds of the Congregational church in South Sudbury will preach. Mr Clarke and Mr Brown will take parts in the service.
The Teachers Club of Sudbury donates forty two dollars to the Senior Dance proceeds for the Dental Clinic account. The Senior Dance in Sudbury's new Town Hall on May 13 drew a large crowd despite bad weather, with Bob Sheridan's Maynard orchestra providing music.
In Bedford the United Workers of the Church of Christ held a Saturday food sale on the church lawn. Many were sold and the Danish recipes were highlighted. A regular meeting followed with Miss McGrath as lecturer and Harmonica Band members and Sunday School class presenting music and a short play. Refreshments were served. Ella Stark took a new home cooking arrangement at Mr. McQuar tie’s North Road apartment. A Chila Rie meeting occurred at Mrs Russell Dodge’s home on South Street with next gathering at Mrs Smith’s on South Street. Fire hazards were addressed on South Street after a fire alarm prompted a swift response from the fire department.
Mr and Mrs John Beatty hosted a whist and bridge party at Grange Hall to benefit the St Michael’s parish building fund. Prizes awarded include a door prize to Arthur Rivet and others. piano Scofield won first in bridge, Mrs Dimond second, Edwin Champney lowest in whist, and Mrs Winchenhaus lowest in bridge.
Massachusetts State Grange reaches a weekly radio deal with WBZ Springfield and WBZA Boston to air Grange programs each Tuesday at noon local time. The first program on May 17 features Charles M Gardner of Springfield with future speakers listed through June including Raymond J Gregory and Mrs Margaret A Saare.
Local item highlights injuries from a fall at Mrs Walter Macdonald’s home and a busy week of social events. Readers report guests at Pineager and a series of tea hostesses, a May 22 Seth Parker play at Memorial Congregational Church, and community visits involving Stow First Parish members and nearby towns.
Stow Grange held Master’s night at Marlboro Grange with 16 members attending including Stow Boxboro and Hudson Grangers. The Patriotic Committee led Tuesday night events at Town Hall coordinated by Mrs. George W Edson and others.
The Stow Homemakers vice unit will meet with Mrs. Dent ald Lewis Friday afternoon, May 20. Mits Pettee, the new demonstrator, is to be present to speak on sharing in the recreations of our children. Mothers with small children are urged to attend.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle meets with Mrs Otto H Geers on May 19. A supper and apron party is set for May 20 at 6 30 in the vestry. Choir rehearsal is May 21 at 7. Sunday service May 22 at 10 45 led by Rev Wilburn Beach Miller on Whither Religion. Kindergarten and church school follow with the auditorium worship guided by George L Curtis' class.
An announcement of interest from Vermont notes the birth of a baby to Mrs Dorothy Collins and welcomes visitors from the south. The report mentions Mrs Ownie Chester reopening her home, a funeral in Littleton for Mr O Connell's granddaughter, a grass fire at Colonel Charles French's property sounding the siren with no serious damage, Ada Durkes returning to hospital, and matinee whist hosted by Mrs Clarence D Cram with attendees including Mrs Ida Mac Gregor Mrs Minnie DeCoster and Mrs Addie Holt.
Acton Grange No 19 schedules its regular meeting for next Tuesday May 24 at 3 30 pm. A noted speaker on birds is expected during library hours from 4 to 6 pm, with the program open to all.
Will go to Seattle for the State Federation of Woman's Clubs annual meetings from today to Saturday. Mrs MacPherson attended the president's luncheon. Mrs Stockbridge, a former district officer, will attend the national federation convention as a Stow club delegate.
The season opened with a baseball game between Harvard and Stow at 6 80 Monday night. The athletic association met Wednesday and organized what was described as the strongest team. Jimmie Lund was elected business manager and Torpa captain.
The annual Pa rent-Teacher Association meeting was held Thursday afternoon in the school auditorium. Officers elected by ballot include President Mrs. Robert Sands, Vice President Mrs Esther Sullivan, Secretary Miss Louise Auger, Treasurer Mrs L M Kisley pro tem, plus committee chairs for Membership, Programs, Ways and Means, Social Health Playground Library Music and other roles. A two-year term rule was enacted for officers with the treasurer to serve until laws change. A social hour followed and members adjourned to lunch.
Engagement notices appear from Maynard to Miss Estelle Lerer with party plans at the Krass home. The fragmentary text signals forthcoming announcements of marriages or alliances among local families and social circles.
The Sun Will be held as usual the Universalist Church with Rev George H Wood pastor. A Memorial and patriotic union service will feature the Isaac Vis Post G A R Edwards Quin Post American Legion and Boy Scouts. Ralph A Barker to conduct and Rev Wood to preach with Mrs Gerald Cheher soloist. Public invited.
Town notes list of visitors includes Miss Edith Spencer of Chicago and Miss Geneva Leavitt of Framham among guests of Mrs Gertrude Hatleran and Mr Frank Gerry in Concordia area, with Ernest Swensen of Cohnseit attending.
The Society of the Church Waltham hosted a gathering at Weston Country Club on Friday evening drawing many young folks. Leonard D. Stiles led the group from Plympton and Concord avenues to their new home areas. Eugene Sanders, formerly of this town, visited friends Sunday. Sudbury Garden Club members prep for next month’s show. Fire Department answered a Hudson call Sunday for a small fire with little damage.
Rector Rev Smith O Dexter leads services at 8 45 a m Holy Communion daily and Sunday May 27 Holy Communion at 8 45 a m Church School begins at 9 39 a m and is conducted by the congregation.
At 11 a m a morning sermon followed by prayers for Young People at Pelion is announced with church activities outlined for the day.
The Whitney estate in Stow will host an inspection during anniversary week of the American Association in Boston on May 22. Two remodeled buildings of the Whitney family property are being prepared for occupancy as a gym. Miss Minna Budlong will supervise the houses. Advertising pays dividends.
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