Plants Sold At Elm Street Sale At Mrs Eaton Home
Thursday afternoon last week a well patronized plant sale took place at the home of Mrs William L Eaton on Elm street.
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1929
Page
8
Thursday afternoon last week a well patronized plant sale took place at the home of Mrs William L Eaton on Elm street.
The Concord High School tennis team opened its first season on the Fynerson playground Friday afternoon and lost 41 to 0. In doubles, Helen Fahey and Dorothy Peterson defeated Marjorie Walcott and Elizabeth Eames 6-2, 6-1. Singles results include Katherine Laie, Estelle Walsh, Barbara Carr, and others with mixed scores.
Shortall pitched eight innings of no hit no run ball before a Texas leaguer spoiled the bid in the bottom of the ninth. Wentworth Institute beat Middlesex School 8 0 at Concord as four Wentworth pitchers kept Middlesex hitless until late. Higgins doubled for Wentworth the lone extra base hit in the rout.
Edward Dempsey of Concord, Northeastern outfielder and top hockey prospect, withdraws from business school and may not continue studies. The 22 year old sophomore, ineligible for baseball this season after making the freshman nine, excelled in hockey and led sophomores to win the intercalls series, likely to be named captain of the Huskies hockey team in 1930.
A Concord Music Centre garden party was held at the estate of Mrs Russell Robb Wednesday under Concord Musical Club auspices. Forty tables of bridge were played and guests enjoyed the splendid gardens and terraces while committee members included Mrs Russell Robb Mrs Chilton Cabot Mrs Alfred Smith Mrs Philip A Davis and Mrs Frederick S Millett.
The Middlesex School third base ball team defeated Brooks School of Andover by a large margin to open the season on a Wednesday afternoon. Players listed include arteries Moore Simmons Qayman and Wentworth contributing to the 103 run spread.
The Concord Board of Health warns residents about a local outbreak prevalent in the town center. The Concord Children Club held a party at the Concord Cont 1b last Saturday.
The Woman's Union of the Trinitarian Congregational church met at Old Acres estate the Joneses hosted with transportation by Mrs. Eliot R. Howard. Mrs. Fannie Gates spoke on India where she served as missionary for over fifty years. Refreshments followed led by Mrs. Jones and assisted by Mrs. Wallace B. Conant and Mrs. Bessie G Towle.
Arlington High School girls rout Concord High 21 to 8 on Emerson Playground Friday afternoon. Lillian Dennen and Gladys DeRosier pitched. Elizabeth Amerault and Pauline Heyliger drove in runs as Arlington built a big lead with seven runs in the first and eight in the fifth.
A 1500 adult trout delivery from the State Fisheries at Sandwich was received last week by Fred Nolan, chairman of the Coffeed Rod and Gun Club fish distribution committee. The trout, about 10 inches long, will be released in local brooks next spring for the 1930 trout season.
Eleven names were added to the list of registered voters at a special registrars of voters session held Thursday evening at the Town Hall. The registration supports the upcoming Town Meeting Monday evening.
A heavy frost and freeze struck Middlesex County near Concord early Tuesday morning, damaging tender crops. Asparagus and beans suffered in low-lying areas while water troughs iced over and buildings roofs were heavily frosted.
Sunday service at 10:45 a.m. with lesson subject Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday testament meeting at 7:55 p.m. Reading room in church edifice. hours listed for weekdays.
Fragmentary notice details a Silver Tea event benefiting a local fund with a garden party and sale planned for Concord Girl Scouts. Mentions timing after four o clock and a route to Basland, with a future garden party and tenant sale hinted.
Exeter teams led the Bateman’s Pond event as the Phillips Meter Academy crews won a tight race against Middlesex School with several close finishes. The program showed strength in distance and sprint legs.
Concord Grange held a May 21 gathering at Elks Hall with the Metropolitan Past Masters Association and Sudbury Grange in attendance. A one act tragedy Brothers was staged with Herman Stofield and Frank Goodwin leading, plus a pantomime Wanted A Wife by Concord Grange. The program included solos by Mrs. Adelaid-Sim8 and Mrs. Helen Byron, piano by Miss Helen Loftus, refreshments by Concord members, and dancing with Donald Conroy at the piano. The next meeting is June 4 at 7 30 P M for Children’s Night with a brief agricultural talk and a party starting at eight o'clock.
Trinity Church Concord Massachusetts announces a sequence of events led by Rev. Smith O Dexter and family. Choir rehearsal on Thursday May 30 and May 31. Recreation for Rev and Mrs Richard T Loring in Parish House on June 1. Holy Communion and Church School on Sunday June 2 with sermon at 11 am and a 7 30 pm Confirmation Class. Choir rehearsal on Thursday June 6 at 7 45 pm.
A West Concord social dance by Our Lady Help of Christians Court C D A was held in Association Hall on Friday evening. The hall featured apricot blossoms and trellises while Ed Andrews and his orchestra provided music for a pleasant evening.
Members of Concord veterans organizations attended a cregation canry ss at St. Bernard's Church at 10 o'clock Sunday morning by invitation of Pastor Rev. William H innick. Delegations came from Ralph P Hosmer Camp 56 United Spanish War Veterans and from James J Mansfield Post 158 American Legion.
Corinithian Lodge A F and A M escorted by Sir Galahad Comery Knights Templar will preach the sermon. The pastor of the Church and Lodge chaplain is to deliver the sermon in a formal ceremonial session.
The annual exhibit from Peter Bulkeley Emerson and Concord High Schools showcased progress from the year with clay models, essays, penmanship, art, and domestic and mechanical arts displays. Boys' work in the Mechanic Arts Shop and girls' sewing and gown design drew high praise, with a silk gown and coat prize piece from a Woman's Club exhibit also shown.
The Concord Hardware Company at 31 Walden Street will open Friday May 31 with J L Carter as proprietor. The store will offer a complete stock of hardware, home supplies, paints, oils, varnishes, and contractor supplies. For opening days a flower stand will accompany purchases of $1 or more.
A Grange whist party was hosted in the Grange Hall with fourteen tables. Mrs Fay Rob and Mrs Harold kept score while Mrs Keley and others were served refreshments.
The Bedford Nature Club held its annual meet at Webber home on Great Road. Miss Mary Barnes was elected president and Mrs. Garton secretary with a vice president named.
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