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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1920
Page
7
Charity event to raise funds for the Children's Hospital of Boston will be held at Mrs M B L Bradford’s home at 60 Main Street on Wednesday November 10. Admission is 50 cents. If rain cancels, the event moves to Thursday November 11.
The regular monthly Mansfield Post meeting will be held at the State Armory on Thursday. An attempt to form an orchestra will be made and all musicians are asked to bring their instruments. Miss Jennie Chiles departed town to ride in Dorchester.
The Concord scout court of honor convened at scout headquarters with examiners Goddard Read and Lawrence. Senior Patrol Leader Barker passed merit badge tests in life saving and carpentry while others, including Donald Wood and Dexter, earned first class or carpentry badges as a new Lincoln troop forms with 82 members under Capt Tarbell. Funeral services for Graves Graveson, WWI veteran, were held with American Legion and Masons in attendance. the procession traveled from Trinity Church to Sleepy Hollow cemetery, concluding with Taps and a volley by his company buddies. Graveson, born October 28 1889 in Concord, served in the 26th Division and died October 26, 1917, while supervising pile unloading for a construction firm. He leaves parents Mr and Mrs Martin Graveson and four sisters as the community expresses condolences.
Pianist Greg Maier offers a concert for the Hindman scholarship fund in the Unitarian vestry Thursday November 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets go to club members via Miss Hilde Raymond at Richardson's. Albert C. Rockwood recently visited town ahead of Concord high vs Needham football at the latter's grounds. A middle aged lady seeks general housework in Concord with a hotel contact.
A large crowd gathers at the State Armory to discuss lowering Concord taxes. Miss Margaret Spencer urges a maternity bill to cut state costs. George Albree and B Loring Young offer plans and clash over the municipal light plant issue. The meeting ends with questions on tax rate direction.
In Concord the square drew visitors with piles of produce and jars to aid the hospital’s cellar. The Deaconess hospital, busier than ever, reported 81 births last year and 105 this year so far, with 13 in September. A fundraising push runs next Saturday from 9 to 6 with volunteers collecting gifts.
On Monday November 8 the Woman's Club marks Children day with Mrs Harriet Upham Goode presenting an illustrated Bird Talk at First Parish vestry. Members may bring one child. Bird talk starts at 3 pm after the meeting opens at 3. A child admitted only with a club member card or invitation after school hours. Mrs Daniel Lothrop recently returned from Washington and New York to the Colonial Inn in Concord.
James J. Mansfield Post of the American Legion will hold a dance on Armistice Day November 11 at the State Armory. Peacheys orchestra will provide the music. The dance committee includes Harry Cook chairman Edward F Cull Jarvis Derby and Thomas J Reilly.
The Coscord Spurs tournament saw only three players post cards due to gusty conditions with high scores. Borteieh L. Pall won net prize with 79 while H W Snething took the gross crown at 91. The Middle School football team earned its fourth win of the season, beating Allen School 20 to 6 behind strong defensive play and key offensive drives.
Concord relatives attended the Bedford nuptial mass at Myssa A O'Dowd and James Hugh Dee were married with Rev John F. Kelleher officiating. Helen O'Dowd, sister of the bride, served as bridesmaid and Jake Dee of Concord was best man, with ushers Joseph, William Dee and Edward, Phillip O'Dowd.
Mr Martin Gravesen and his family express deep gratitude to the people of Contord for the sympathy shown after the loss of their loved one. Your acts thoughts and words have brought light and love during their sorrow and days ahead.
Torrey and G. Walter are reported returning from a hunting trip across New Hampshire Maine and along the Canadian border. They brought back a buck and a small doe.
Fragmentary text suggests a boxer or sports figure named Haile Hendrix commented on his chances. The fragment mentions Renee and fear of giving him a chance. No clear event, date, or affiliations are readable.
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