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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1928
Page
2
West Acton Woman's Club hosts a Friday night dance at 8 o'clock in the West Acton club house. Mothers of pupils expected to attend. Music by Miss Irma Durkee on piano Albert Bertelgen on violin Oscar Swenso on saxophone and George Smith on drums.
A lettered note recalls Mr and Mrs B McDaniel of New York calling on old friends after the Harvard Penn game. They stopped on the hill to crow over Penn's win. Mr McDaniel is a Penn graduate. Mrs McDaniel plans a Spain and Southern France trip next spring.
George A Nodee, manager of the Newb department store, died suddenly at his Gloucester home Tuesday night after about ten days with rheumatic fever. He was about 70, married, and had made many friends in town during his residence.
Miss Wilmer Lorenzen of Manchester New Jersey hosted Miss Phyllis Smith during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hatch left for Tamparioa to spend the winter. Howard H Hanley takes a vacation from the Reformatory duties in New York. Mrs. Fred Reed of Commonwealth gaps is reported much better after bedridden weeks. County President Miss Mary Gleason and Miss Annie Galvin will install Division 44 Ladies Auxiliary Ancient Order of Hibernians officers in Monument Hall on Wednesday November 21. Edwin J Fredenburgh laboratory technician of the Veterans Hospital Bedford is now in charge of the Emerson hospital laboratory and lives on Hawthorne road.
Concord pastors reflected Armistice Day significance in Sunday worship across First Parish Trinitarian Congregational Church and Methodist Episcopal Church. Speeches covered peace and national ideals with Rev Fagginer Auer, Rev Richards, Rev Pedergon, Rev Stone, and guest athlete Clarence DeMar addressing the gathering.
The church outlines a week of activities led by Rev. Dr. Richards including a midweek service on Wednesday November 14 at 7 45 p m an open men s club supper Thursday November 15 at 6 30 p m an address by Charles Brandon Booth Big Brother and Big Sister Federation official Friday November 16 7 30 p m a program by Koy Scut Trbop Bm and Sunday November 18 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 45 a m worship sermon by Rev Dr Richards 7 p m Young People s Club with further events through November 24 a church bazaar featuring fancy articles housewares foods and more under W Ward Lamb supervision
West Concord Union Church announces a full week of services and activities led by Alfred W. Stone. On Sunday Nov 18 morning service at 10 30 features The Secur es the Trustful and a children sermon After noon church school at noon The Y S Christian Endeavor and other groups meet through 7 00 p m including a lecture on Climbing up a Ladder. The Boy Scouts meet 7 00 p m Monday Nov 19 The Ladies Union 2 30 p m Midweek Service 7 30 p m Tuesday Nov 20 The Help ing Hand Society 2 30 p m Friday Nov 23 Junior Society of Christian Endeavor 3 30 p m
Sunday services start at 10 45 a m with a sermon on Mortals and Immortals Sunday School also at 10 45 a m testimonial meeting Wednesday evening at 745 in the church reading room hours 2 to 4 p m weekdays
Miss Catherine Robb and Ma Russell Robb are in Boston for the winter at 101 Chestnut Street. Mrs William Wellington of Lowell Road is in the South on a two weeks visit. The Vestry of Trinity church held its regular meeting in the rectory Sunday evening.
At a Concord Woman's Club meeting a new flag staff and base were donated in memory of Mrs. Marion Chase Baker. The anonymous donor supplied the flag used in meetings prior to yesterday. Roy A. Hovey will speak on Savings and Cooperative Banks at 165 Sudbury Road Friday afternoon Nov 16. Johnson O Connor of General Electric spoke on Aptitude Measures in Vocational Guidance yesterday. Community singing was led by Mrs. Charles E. Brown and refreshments were arranged by Mrs. George F. Rott.
State Health Dept officials led by Dr George H Bigelow reported on health conditions in Concord and urged stronger measures to prevent communicable diseases. They emphasized pasteurization of milk except tuberculin tested cows and criticized long ignored milk regulations. A large audience including town boards and hospital committees attended as findings await final board review.
Rev Smith O Dexter rector announces Thursday November 15 7 45 P M choir rehearsal. Friday November 16 7 30 P M Boy Scouts Troop F. Sunday November 18 8 30 A M Holy Communion 10 A M Church School 11 A M Morning Prayer and Sermon.
The Corporal Ralph P. Hosmer Camp United Spanish War Veterans met in the Veterans building on Thursday evening to plan an open meeting for the Vicinity Council. The council includes camps in Concord Framingham Hudson Marlboro and Natick and will be held in the Veterans building on Sunday afternoon in November.
The Massachusetts Probate Court issues a citation to heirs and interested parties in the estate of Arthur C Meehan late of Concord. Susan Boylan petitions for administration with the will annexed to Mary M Fitzpatrick or another suitable person. A hearing is set for November 16, 1928, at Cambridge. Public notice must be published weekly for three weeks.
Winthrop High School defeated Concord High School with multiple touchdowns led by Haley who scored four. Milano and Kelley added points after touchdowns as Winthrop built leads in each period, with strong passing and returns key to the victory at Emerson Playground.
The West Concord Union Church hosts the season’s first men’s meeting with guest Clarence De Mar, six time Boston Marathon winner and three time U.S. Olympic team member. He speaks on “The Ideals of our Country” emphasizing democracy independence and liberty to a large audience of local men.
About 30 residents gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Chas Way’s Penlan home to discuss modern thought and psychology. Rev. Thos. Orees spoke on the religion of weeks and answered questions after a brief talk.
Concord High School, coached by Everett F. Weygant, opens with a 3 1 victory over Stoneham High in the region’s first plastic soccer game. Stoneham led briefly on a goal by Stoneham, and Whalen tied it on a corner, with Johnson and Whalen adding goals for Concord. May and Whalen scored, while Johnson also contributed in the final period to seal the home win.
Grace C Chittenden widow of Simeon B Chittenden died Sunday at her home 16 Elm Street Concord. Born in Concord she was daughter of the late John F Chapman and Lucy F Crapman. She was active in Concord Country Club Woman's Club Reading Club and Aid Society of Emerson Hospital. She leaves two daughters Alice Fay and Lydia Barrett Chittenden and her mother, all of Concord. Funeral Tuesday at 3:15 PM in the home. Burial Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
Concord High School girls class field hockey teams under Miss Ruth Emmons prepare for the interclass series. Seniors Mart MacRae and juniors Affice Beardill, sophomores Pauline McCarthy, and freshmen Cora Flannery lead their squads as they vie to reach the championship game next Monday afternoon.
Miss Julia McSweeney hosted a Friday evening social whist party with three tables and refreshments. Attendees included Marv Sheehan Frances Dee Marc Williams Mary Ryan Rosmary Sheehan J Duren Jeck Hannon John Adams Catherine Diskin Helen Thornton Bunce Miller and others. Mrs William Smith spent a few days in Nashua during the week.
Concord High School girls finished in a tie for third in the Southern Division of the Greater Boston Interse Field Hawker Jenene by tyi ham and Wellesley area standings. They defeated Winthrop in a non league game to show they are as good as the leaders in the Northern Division.
The Harvey Wheeler West Concord soccer eleven shut out Peter Bulkeley Emerson School 1 to 0 in a hard fought opening game of the grammar school championship series played on the Emerson Playground Wednesday afternoon.
The Concord Chapter of the American Red Cross oversubscribed its $2500 hurricane relief quota with total subscriptions of $3729.50. Towns contributing included Acton $30, West Acton $100, Concord $1887.50, Lexington $1312, and Lincoln $900.
Rehearsals underway for Charley’s Aunt production at 489 Main in Concord. Performance dates listed as Thursday and Friday with a Saturday matinee, noting venue activity and a fire incident near the hospital grounds unrelated to the show.
Reverend and Mrs Smith are in Woodstock Vermont for two weeks and plan another trip to Concord by Thanksgiving Day. They expect to travel back and forth between the two towns.
An advertisement claims a drug named Nurito cures neuritis rheumatic pain sciatica and neuralgia without opiates and is available in many drug stores. The copy touts rapid relief within an hour and lists numerous local pharmacies and distributors.
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