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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1931

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Concord Men's Club Ends Brilliant Season With Dinner

The Concord Men's Club closed a notable year with Ladies Night and a 400-seat dinner at the Trinitarian church hall. Rev George L Thurlow presided and led blessings while Wakefield supplied the dessert and Black Seal Gabelins were donated by the Hicku Drug Co. A male quartet performed as officers were elected including Warl Carlson as President and Henry Hall as Secretary.

George L. Thurlow Saacon Concord ‘Cub Wiew Trinitarian National Church Ige L. Thurlow Wakefield Hicu- Drug Co P. Thorpe Bark H Parks H Wadsworth Martin Win John KR Warl- C. Carlson Esident Charles R. Voign Frank Hoo Everett

Shower Held For June Bride Dorothea Loughlin

Miss Dorothea Loughlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Loughlin received a Maytime themed rose petal shower at Mrs Josephine Gasts home on West Main Street. Loughlin, a Concord High and Jackson College student, is to marry Fred Tufts a Bridgeton Academy athlete on June 16.

Dorothea Louehhter Ed. Loughlin Jackson College Josephine Rgast Main Street West Loughlin Concord High Colin Jackson College Fred Tufts College Bridgeton Acadame

Maynard Auction Promises Outdoor and Ladder Lot Sale

Maynard hosts an auction Saturday May 23 at 1 30 PM by Fred Gibbs on Summer Street. Items include ladders 22 26 43 ft, extension ladders, planks, brackets boards staging ladders tool sets, paint brushes, furniture and more.

Fred Gibbs Summer Street Maynard

Memorial Day preparations and local notices posted

A meeting of DeMars Legion Post and Veterans of Foreign Wars committees planned Memorial Day activities and school programs for May 29. Volunteers and service members are urged to attend in uniform or civilian clothes. Also reported is a public service committee update on Alumni Field tennis courts and a police warning about two men soliciting money under false pretenses, described as John Barker of Greensboro and a former 308th Am. Trains member.

Meynard DeMars Legion Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Boy and Girl Scoute Demars Post Public Service Committee Alumni Field Joseph Dineen Demarg Post John Barker Greensboro 308Th. Am

Concord St Marks Netmen Win 3 2 Over Middlesex

St Mark's school tennis team defeated Middlesex School 3 to 2 at Middlesex courts in Concord on Monday afternoon. Key results include Haskins beating Brewer 6-3 6-4, Hollins losing to Bergland 1-6 6-2 6-2, and Schwab with Perry defeating Kimball and Fuller 6-8 6-3 and 6-3. The deciding match came in second doubles, Schwab and Perry beating Kimball and Fuller 6-8 6-3.

ST Mark’s Middlesex School Concord Schwab Perry Kimball Fuller Haskins St. Mark's Brewer Middlesex Hollins St Mark's Bergland Batchelder Bergland and Brewer Holling St. Mark’s Schwab and Perry Kimball and Fuller

Ford Comes to Concord for Nationwide Tour Stop

On a Wednesday morning the twenty millionth Ford car touring the country arrived in Concord. It was driven through the town center and to West Concord, with Mr. Wendel and a Lowell-based chauffeur leading the escort. The convoy included a Lincoln, a Ford product, as a notable passenger vehicle.

FORD Concord West Wendel Word Lowell Lincoln

Notable Guests at Miss Halloran's Sunday Party

Francis Ingolsby of Ashburn ham School for boys and Miss Jine Chambers of Boston attended a social gathering hosted by Miss G. M. Halloran on Sunday. Also present were Miss Miriam Smith and Miss M. Walsh of Melrose and Rev Markham Winslow, Stackpole of Milton Academy, serving as choir director for the Middlesex school 21 Sunday afternoon.

Francis Ingolsby Ashburnham School For Boys Jine Chambers Boston Miriam Smith M. Walsh Melrose G. M. Halloran Markham Winslow , Stackpole Milton Academy Orchér Middlesex School

Automatic Butler Delights West Concord Play Night

The West Concord Catholic Club presented The Automatic Butler in Association Hall with direction by Miss Alice Sheehan of Lowell and Rev. Walter F. Donahue in charge. The cast included Margaret Sheehan Mary Murray Lily Preston and others. An instrumental program followed by local performers closed the event.

W. Concord West Concord Association Hall Alice Sheehan Lowell Walter F. Donahue Our Lady: Help of Christians ,Church Helen. Thornton Kitty Preston Elsie Jagling John Preston John Frawley Slick Babbitt Walter O'Neil Big Jim Mitchell Richard O'Neil Marie Dowell Agnles Collins Connie Bryant Loretta Dee Adrian Bryant Bernard Dee Preston Aetorial Richard O’neil Sheehan Rosemary Sheehan Concord John Woodlock Edwin Costello Acton Woodbury Stevens Julia Dee

Concord High Seniors Plan Dinner at Yellow Lantern Tea House

Concord High school seniors will hold a dinner at the Yellow Lantern Tea House on Lexington road the evening of Close Day June 18. James W. Annis of Watertown operates the tea room for the summer and offers a fine menu. Tickets are on sale from Dorothy MacRae or Maurice McWalter Jr. The event precedes the class day dance at 8 p.m. in the state armory with matrons and patrons listed.

Concord Concord High School Yellow Lantern Lexington Road James W. Annis Watertown State Armory Martin F. Goodwin Maurice McWalter Gertrude Rudd R. N. Hudspeth Dorothy MacRae Maurice McWalter ,Jr

Sudbury Extension Unit to Meet May 21

Sudbury Middlesex Extension Unit will hold a meeting on Thursday May 21 at 2 30 p m in Memorial church chapel Mrs Hester Copley Page a clothing specialist from Amherst College will talk on making new clothes remaking and repairing old ones Various local organizations have accepted invitations and all are welcome to attend Mrs Armand J Gemprecht of

Sudbury Middlesex’ Extension Unit Memorial Church Chapel Hsther Copley Page Amherst College Janny

Brilliant Maynard Junior Parade Colors Shine Bright

The junior group paraded past an old southern colonial home shaded by flowers and shrubs. The march included class officers Ahti Jaakala Jeanette Gruber Julia Lynch Walter Crowther and others as they formed letters and welcomed attendees. Eleanor La son and Jeanette Gruber gave remarks during the program.

Maynard Pront Dick Campbell Ahti Jaakala Jeanette Gruber Ent Julia Lynch

Entertaining Lodge Officers Honor Monitor Lodge

Entertainment at the Masonic Temple featured Harry Starr, Master of Monitor Lodge, and G. Sherman Blair, Master of the Thian Lodge. The event included a welcome speech and formal toasts, delivered with grace and dignity as officers conducted the evening with decorum.

Concord—Corinthian ‘Lodge A.M Monitor le Waltham A. Specifi Mestiz Masonic Temple Monitor ‘Lodge

Concord Elks Observe Mother's Night at Hikes Hall

Concord Lodge of Elks held Mother's Night with Exalted Ruler Harold L Wellington presiding. Guests enjoyed an entertainment program, followed by an Italian supper for about 65 members and 38 guests of honor for two years of whist party and semi professional baseball efforts led by Harold Tompking and Lovell P. George.

Concord Concord Lodge of Elks Hikes’ Hall Harold L Wellington Bedford Billy Brackett Ralph Jameson Maynard Harold Tompking Lovell P. George Concord Lodge Swith Oliviero Amandrioli James W. Christian

Delegates Named for Universalist State Convention

Delegates elected from South Acton Universalist church are Mrs Hubert Meade of West Acton Mrs Rolfe Bradbury of North Acton and Mrs Louis Hastings of South Acton. Alternates are Mrs Evangeline Hall of West Acton and Rolfe Bradbury of North Acton. The convention meets in Gloucester on May 19 20 and 21.

Acton South Acton Universalist Church Hubert Meade West Acton Rolfe Bradbury North Acton Louis Hastings Evangeline Hall Gloucester

Funeral Rites Held at Home for Mrs Jennie Mead

Funeral services for Mrs Jennie Mead were conducted at her home last Wednesday afternoon by Rev A J Toraleff and Rev Arthur Jeffries. The home was filled with flowers as mourners joined in prayer and tribute to the departed.

Jennie Mead A. J. Toraleff Arthur Jeffries Tovsleff Stele Brad

Funeral held for D OBrien at St Bernard's church

Funeral services were held at St Bernard's for D OBrien of Waterford Ireland born May 1872. The deceased was a member of Division 56 Ancient Order of Hibernians and a bicycle racer in his youth. Rev Joseph Healey officiated with Rev Richard McIntire present. Music by Catherine Hagerty and Mrs J Hill.

O'Brien Cardy St. Bernard’s Joseph W. Healey Ee Ee Ag Richard Mclntire Tantave Catherine M. Hagerty Thomas Hill Timothy Mary V Paul Dévansy Clinton

Memorial Day plans and school activities in Sudbury

Friday and six to four in an eleven inning game. Clark of the Hid-Post No. 264 Am Legion plans a program to honor veterans of all wars. Memorial day turnout hoped. Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Relief Corps and Auxiliaries will join in line. Schools closed Tuesday for teachers to visit other schools. Memorial Church Junior department attended a Junior rally at Dover Congregational Church. Vera Tsakorva missionary spoke on Bulgaria. Alfred V Bliss to preach at Memorial Church May 28. Bliss welcomed in Sudbury before.

Ees Clark Ami Legion Boy Scouts Girl Scoute and Relief Corps Memorial ‘Church S. S Dover Congregational Church Vera Tsakorva Bulgaria Alfred V. Bliss Memorial Church Bliss Sudbury

Grange Invites All Patriots Grange Event May 26

Sudbury's Grange hall hosts a memorial gathering on Tuesday evening May 26 at 3 30 with Red Cross American Legion Auxiliary Veterans of the Spanish War American Legion and G A R invited. Major Daniel J Murphy of Natick will speak a Spanish War veteran who served with the 5th regiment. Grange members will lead patriotic singing and Mrs Henry Rice directs refreshments.

Sudbury Grange Hall Red Cross American Legion Auxiliary American Legion G.A.R Daniel J. Murphy Natick Murphy Sth Grange Henry Rice

Patriotic Service Sunday at M B Church Sud pene

A union Patriotic service is planned for next Sunday morning at the M B church Sud pene. Members of all societies are invited to attend. A program of patriotic music will be rendered by Mr and Mrs Thomas McSorley. Rev Alan eae tes is the pastor and will preach at the service.

Siroidlacenes M. B Sudpene Thomas McSorley Alan Eae

Lithuanian priest to conduct at St Bridget's church

A Lithuanian priest will conduct service at St Bridget's church this week. Parishioners are invited to join the ceremony and observe local customs during the rites.

Open Annex of Hospital Celebrated at Emerson Hospital

National Hospital Day was observed at Emerson Hospital with the formal opening of an addition to the Annex. The sun parlor was furnished by Our Lady Help of Christians Court Daughters of America of West Concord and opened with Mrs Florence Hrisman as chairwoman. About three dozen newborns each received a gift set. Guests included Mrs Anna Ballard East Milton State secretary and Mrs John Hennessey state deputy. The new doctors lounge was praised for its comfort and amenities. The event featured violin music and refreshments for about 200 visitors forthcoming from local donors.

Emerson Hospital Misa Edne Our Lady Help of Christians’ Court Daughters of America Weet Concord Florence Hrisman Anna Ballard East Milton Order John Mra. Wisner Park Ivan Servais BE Ll. Bamford Mte Burleigh Pratt John Connorton Michael Mullaney Velma Hinmen Meg Burgleigh Pratt Stedman Buttick, Sr

Memorial Service for Odd Fellows and Willow Rebekah Lodge

The Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows and Willow Rebekah Lodge held their annual memorial at West Concord Union Church. Leonard V. Ben von and Mrs. Cora MacLeod led as Noble Grand. Deacon George A. Montague offered prayers as readings. Mrs. Montague listed departed members and flowers were placed for each. The choir and organist performed musical selections during the service.

Union Church Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows Willow Rebekah Lodge West Concord Union Church Leonard V. Benvon Noble Grand Cora MacLeod Secetaries John P. Allen George A. ‘Montague George A. Montague Alfred Wheeler Ston Gertrude Prideout

Memorial and church notices from Trinitarian Congregational

Memorial Sunday services are listed for the Trinitarian Congregational church with reminders of morning worship and a midweek meeting on May 27. The Women’s Union guests, and Stella, secretary of the Congregational Educational Society, are noted. Also mentions American Legion and auxiliaries. Middlesex School Baseball travels to Milton Academy for a game.

Rvice Cervice Ralph P Hosier Camup Udswvy Jameg American Legion Oman Union Thene Women’s Union The Tartan Congregational Church Mrg Prescott Eee Connoon Pp 'Ayeepee Mieg Stellatary Congregational Educational Society Middlesex School Milton

Concord Horse Show Beats Past Records

The fifth annual Concord Show drew about 600 entries despite intermittent showers and a brisk wind. Norman Bnew owner of the Paul Stock Farm directed a new ring and outdoor course as top riders from Concord and Ridgewood competed across multiple classes including junior and novice sections.

Boston Paul Revere Riding School Norman E. Chase Concord Norman B Paul School of Glenwild Schiats Billy B Acon Qing School Fred W Boswell Rae Robert Trench Fred W Virginia Heathcote S Eee Allan J Wilson Sergeant Beige Berry Jean Grosset John Coltieeaee Ridgewood Lady John Coblinson Ridgewood John Collinson Rigewood Mae

West Concord Woman's Club May Luncheon at Union Church

The West Concord Woman's Club hosted its annual May luncheon at Union Church last Thursday afternoon. Guests received assorted chocolate boxes and bright toy balloons as table decorations and takeaways, with gifts presented to hostess Mrs. Robert Walker and others in attendance.

West Concord Rve Sta Ik Hamilton Ag. Mra. T Estern Wales Ker Guy Fern al Ts Walker Guy B. L. Bumford Johnee W. A. Kee Frank

Former Pastor’s Daughter Killed In Car Crash

In Sudbury Virginia a four year old girl Miss Beckworth died when the car carrying Rev and Mrs Thomas Street of Winstead Conn skidded on a wet road and overturned. The parents and Miss Beckworth survived with minor injuries. Miss Beckworth was a Pratt Institute student visiting the Streets. The Rev Street is a former pastor of the Memorial Congregational Church in Sudbury. Community expresses deep sympathy.

Sudbury Virginia Thomas Street Winstead Conn Milea Louise Beckworth Mark Beckworth Sadbury Pratt Institute Brooklyn N. Y

Clarence Manter Leads Community Singing In Serere Event

A local musical program features a Serere inclusion by Clarence Manter and a community singing session. The event highlights cultural collaboration and shared performances within the town.

Serere Clarence Manter

Rain Delays Middlesex Worcester Tennis Match in Concord

Rain halted a tennis clash between Middlesex School and Worcester North in Concord after both sides won two singles. The match will be completed on a later date.

Concord Middlesex School Worcester Concord Monnday

Textile workers mass meeting at Parker plant

A mass meeting of textile workers will be held at Parker Textile Workers where Horace Riviere is slated to address the gathering.

Textile Workers Parker Textile Workers Horace ‘Riviere

Sudbury Woman Hosts W Luncheon Club Meeting

Mrs Stephen M W Gray entertained the W Luncheon Club on Thursday in Sudbury, hosting members and guests for a social gathering and program.

Stephen M."w. Gray Son Road

Acton James Grimes Family Move Distinct Home

James Grimes and his son relocated from an unnamed area and established a new residence with a Soren Mr noted in the report. The move marks a notable shift for the family as reported by local sources.

James Grimes Ieeenue Sas Rue Soren

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