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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1929
Page
2
A fragment notes a community forum led by Rev Robert Walter at Massachusetts Reformatory. The discussion title Criminals add Crime suggests a reform dialogue.
A notice from West Concord Massachusetts lists Alfred Wheeler as pastor for a weekly service on Sunday at 10 30 A M with a devotional focus The Christian Endeavor Society and Young People’s groups are noted as active The message invites parishioners to attend the midweek service on November 1 at 7 P M and highlights a theme The Grand Living.
A Concord women's group plans a Thursday afternoon gathering at the Association Hall with a writing session starting at three o'clock. Members are invited to bring notes and ideas for upcoming community projects.
An entertainment group will host an exhibition at a central office facility to showcase moving pictures. Mrs. Leslie O. Anderson will present film from Walden Pond made last summer. Miss Verne Coolidge, B. Works, pianist, Boris R. Seymour, and Lilian Loughlin will attend as hostess with tea served.
The reorganized West Concord Parent-Teacher Association will meet on Wednesday evening November 20 at eight oclock in the assembly hall of Harvey Wheagler School West Concord. Mrs William A Klay vice president of the old association will announce the new president. Mreg Rodday presides until chosen. Mrs Jerence Damon program chair has arranged an entertainment.
The Lomans Club announces a Thanksgiving Dance on Friday evening November 22 in Association Hall. President Mrs Bert Walker serves as chair of the dance committee and promises entertainment for attendees.
The Concord Female Charitable Society convenes this afternoon at 2 o clock hosted by Mrs Tessie R Moore on Musketagnid Road. Mrs Moore and Mrs Jose Orendorff serve as hostesses.
The joint installation of new officers for Division 56 Ancient Order of Hibernians and Division 44 Ladies Auxiliary will be held at Monument Hall tomorrow evening. Everett F Weygant, physical director of Concord School, suffered a sprained ankle while supervising playground activities and will be unable to conduct school work.
The Concord Woman's Club presented The Manhattan Marionettes at Veterans' Building to support the Abbie M. Rolfe scholarship. Danne Bouchard led with Dr. Hate assisting. President Mrs. Hans W. Miller and members guided the event with ticket duties. Attendees toured the stage and learned about puppet mechanisms.
Miss Ethel Brown defeated Bertha Hansen 7 to 5 to reach the school championship. She will face the winner of Hilda Gratensen versus Elizabeth Johndroe, and that winner will meet Ellen Disken and Alice Moynihan for the title.
Concord reports Augustine W. Macone tops hunting party returning from a 10 day trip to New Brunswick with a 250 pound buck and a 700 pound moose. The party included Chief William Grievant and Salvadore A. Macone among others, who traveled by car from Concord to St George area.
State Police report an early Sunday accident on Walden street involving a sedan driven by Robert F. Parks of 11 Bedford Court and a pickup van driven by Harold H. Stoddard of Chester VT. No injuries. Parks’ car sustained heavy damage and was towed. Stoddard’s headlight and bumper were damaged.
State Police found an Airedale dog near Walden highway in Lincoln after it was reported by William J. Puzzo. A veterinarian attended the dog before it died, with rabies suspected. Concord reports John Damon led a meeting of the Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society in West Concord on the topic Keeping Our Minds Healthy.
The American Legion Aunt James J Mansfield Post elected Mrs Granville Holden as president last evening. Concord Lodge of Ovenue met in West Concord Hall Thursday with plans for an open night program at future meetings. The proposed change of quarters to the Spuliding obporibe has been abandoned and the post will continue its activities.
Sunday service at 10 45 am with Sunday School and weekly testimonial meeting at 7 45 pm. Reading room hours 2 to 5 pm on weekdays. Lecture on Mortals and Immortals to be given November 17 1928. Lesson includes Bible citations from John 11 25 and 1 Corinthians 15 54 55 and excerpts from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
The Concord Trinity Church calendar lists sermons prayer and Sabbath activities led by Rev. Smith O. , morning services and Sunday school at 9 30 and 10 45, Bible class, choir rehearsal, and youth club. Nov 16 8 pm O J Club presents Oh Kay in the church hall. Nov 17 9 30 am Sunday school 10 45 am morning service with sermon by pastor. Thanksgiving Eve Nov 28 features a football dance at Town hall closing the Concord High School season.
West Mound Reformatory held Armistice Day for 832 inmates under Supt Charles T Judge. Activities included a morning liberty period, a two hour chapel film, a noon dinner with roast pork and sweets, and an afternoon concert by a prisoner band and a rice ensemble.
The Ladies Union of Concord Union Church held an afternoon meeting presided by Willis. They paid tribute to Mrs. Tole R. S. Mac je, secretary, who had died the prior week. The group announced its annual Christmas Fair set for Saturday December 7.
Concord chapter of the American Red Cross holds its annual meeting at 41 Main St and names Raymond Emerson chair and Robert Feliabat as vice chair. The drive runs from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving with 265 swimmers enrolled last summer and Grace Bedford replaced by Thyra Dahl in nursing staff.
Funeral services held in Concord for Mrs. Mabel Wheeler Ballou Ballon widow of Murray Ballou with Rev. Johannes A C Fagginger Auker officiating. Pallbearers were her sons Murray Ballou Julian W and Richard Ballou and son in law Seabury Short. Body taken to Mount Auburn Cemetery and cremation noted. Mrs Ballou active in Women Parish Association Fir Parish Concord Woman's Club and Concord Art Guild.
At Winthrop the Winthrop highenor and Concord high elevens fought a scoreless struggle amid missed signals and a faulty pass. A botched snap by Concord set up Winthrop on the three yard line for a decisive late break in front of 1200 spectators.
Concord High School girls defeated Dedham High 2 0 in a Boston Inter scholastic Field Hockey League match. Mary Dalton and Agnes Muken scored as Concord dominated play, aided by captain Dalton's solid defense and a strong start on a cold day.
The Concord Council Knights of Columbus held a regular meeting at Monument Hall last week with Grand Knight Sam L. Dee presiding. A public whist-bridge party was decided to be hosted at Monument Hall on Armistice Day, Monday November 11.
Boston College travels to Milwaukee for a Saturday showdown with Marquette. Local favorite Frank Munro coaches Marquette with ex local star Joe Sezerzen playing for Marquette. Earlier meetings favored Marquette 7 6 in the first clash and BC 34 7 in the second.
The fragment describes a Ladies Volunteer Society gathering at a church with flowers, a birthday marquet, and a gala presented by Mrs Bea. The text mentions the president and officers in attendance and the occasion honoring a birthday.
Traffic was held up for about twenty minutes at a crossing on the Commonwealth Avenue line when a crossbar failed to rise, delaying vehicles and prompting a police response.
Comins Jr. is named on the honor list at Tilton Seminary after receiving academic recognition at Hot Springs. The note highlights his standing among students and the school's ongoing commendations for scholastic achievement.
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