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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1916
Page
6
Inquiries announce seven room cottage on Potter Street and asks for inquiries at 15 Averett Street Concord. A young man needed to drive a team and a general house poster post is sought at Concord Junction. Also notes improvements to BikeW’s and an embroidery sale by Miss M I Houghton with a food sale Saturday.
Mrs. Lotta Miller spoke on Our Clothes or The Business of Spending Money for Clothing noting that women now share money management in the home. The talk covered economic and hygienic aspects, with a living model demonstration adding interest.
The many friends of William Colvin, employed by Miss Williams of Concord, regret to hear he was seriously injured in an accident. He left the hospital this writing.
The Thoreau Avenue Methodist Church plans a sale next Wednesday and Thursday with many tables selling fancy aprons, food, and ice cream. Supper will be served at 6. A welcome feast for Rev. John Skagen, the new pastor, will follow in the church dining hall.
A crowded Concord hall hosted Newton Catholic club stage a large parish play My New Curate with a long list of parishioners and town figures in roles from Father Dan to a blind girl. Torrey & Viale Inc traveled Cadillac models from Detroit to Buffalo then home to Concord by rail, a first locally.
The First Parish Men’s Club will hold a buffet supper in the vestry of the Unitarian church on Thursday evening November 16 at 6. A social hour will follow with addresses by Allan French on Experience in the Platteburg Camp and by Robert E. Goodwin on Life on the Border. The banns of marriage were published for the second time for Miss Mary Fardy and Abram Myatt. Mr and Mrs George M Weed spent the weekend in New Hampshire. Michael Scanlon, former clerk of the Concord store, visited friends in town Sunday.
The Young People's Religious Union of the First Parish in the Unitarian vestry in Concord held a successful gathering on Sunday November 12 at 530 pm. Rev Henry Hallam Saunders spoke on Liberal Evangelism. About 60 attended with delegations from Littleton. Next event is December 17 at 5 pm with Rev Frederick M Eliot of Cambridge speaking as president of the union.
A large crowd attended a Saturday evening event at the armory while dancers and cast rehearse for Thanksgiving. Plans include a Washington trip March 4 to witness the presidential inauguration. G A R and veterans meetings occurred at the armory. This week features The Mysterious Motor Car and The Crown Prince's Double with Maurice Costello, plus a comedy reel Mr. Jack Inspects Paris.
The Concord W C T U met November 7 with Mrs Rolfe as president. A report on the Taunton State convention and Malden presidents meeting was given. They voted to collect a Thanksgiving barrel of fruits and delicacies for Mrs Simpson's mission to the aged in Boston tenements. Contributions requested by November 20.
Mrs. Raymond Cull formerly Miss Gladys Hagerty received a go set of silver from a town group of friends who hosted a surprise party last week. Marie Hagerty Ellen Towler and David Towler provided songs and music while pink and white decorations and refreshments accompanied the celebration.
Natick second team beat Concord second 20 to 9 on the Natick playgrounds Monday afternoon. Scoring included Kelley and Jacobs touchdowns with Montieth adding two, plus Lynah adding a field goal. Referee Goddard and linesman Alien oversaw an eight period game.
Pastor John Skagen invites attendees to Friday 8 p m prayer meeting and Sunday events at 10 30 a m Sunday school 7 p m Young People’s meeting and 8 p m sermon. Ladies Aid annual sale set for Nov 22 with a hearty welcome.
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