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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1921
Page
2
Entry as second class matter dated August 25 1903 at Marlboro Post Office Massachusetts under March 8 1579 act lists subscriptions priced two dollars in advance and six months single copies to Maynard Concord Sudbury and Acton areas.
Miss Hazel Ward Holt daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank W Holt married Herbert W Scott son of Mr and Mrs Thomas A Scott of North Acton at the bride's home on School Street. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Ralph A Barker with a double ring service. Bride wore white satin and silk lace. bridesmaid in due ta ffat a. best man Alonzo Scott of Somerville. The couple will reside on High Street after December 1.
The annual fair of the L. B. C. of the First Universalist church was held in the vestry on Thursday evening November 10. It was a financial success and notable as the first social function with the new pastor and wife. Tables offered aprons ice cream candy vegetables food and rummage plus an orange tree grab bag. The entertainment committee included Mrs. Frank Z. Taylor Will A. Charles and Miss Clara Sawyer.
West Acton Monday afternoon the club held a Presidents Day program at the Baptist church vestry. Frank E. Wright deputy commissioner of education spoke. Musical numbers by Rev. A B Wheeler and a Wheeler wife duet with Mrs Myrtle Smith, Mrs Smith solo. Refreshments served by Mrs Albertie Mead.
Mrs Anna Megquire Sweet aged about 89 or 90 was found dead in bed at her son Elwood Perkins Sweet’s home on Sylvain Park last week. Born in West Poland Maine to Hiram and Ruth Perkins she traced descent from a long Maine family. She married Civil War veteran James Harvey Sweet fifty five years ago. The couple lived in Roxbury before moving to Concord Junction where Mr Sweet served at the Massachusetts Reformatory and belonged to Advent Church in Roxbury.
Maynard basketball kicks off the season Saturday night at Pastithe ball with Clinton A A in the opener. The lineup features Tacks Connell Kendall and Sullivan Joe Gregg and Don Lent. Gregg and Lent also played on the Maynard baseball team this season and are noted as fast on the court. Connell Kendall and Sullivan return from last year and are regarded among the state's best.
Friends gathered at Miss Gertrude Moynilian's Sudbury Street home for a surprise party. Miss Margaret Kamash presented a pink sapphire ring and a silk umbrella. games music and refreshments followed. Attendees included Grace Moran Genevieve Sharpe Alice Crotty Mae Sullivan and others from Moynihan and Winchester communities.
George F. Brown aged 82 died at his Acton Street home after a lingering illness. A Maynard resident his whole life with eight years in Concord his family were early settlers. He leaves daughter Mrs. Alice Brown Howe and sister Mrs. Joel Abbott of Keene New Hampshire. Funeral set for 2.30 Sunday afternoon.
At a Maynard Grange gathering in the Masons hall the fourth degree was worked for a large class of candidates and officers were elected for the coming year. Master Orville P. Tucker leads alongside overseer Albert Drechaler chaplain Lawton lecturer Van Jn secretary Elizabeth Weet steward Harold White assistant steward William Waterhouse lady assistant steward Adelaide Sims gate keeper Harrie A. Chase pianist Grace Bourke executive committee includes rank E Sanderson Ceres Hazel Nelson Pomona Irene Martin Flora Mabel Bishop.
Students in the 7th and 8th grades prepared and shared posters and work on Armistice Day. The event featured a period of reflection and a social hour with much appreciation shown for the student efforts.
The Alpha Male quartet of Boston with Miss Mation Gow will perform at the Baptist church Thursday night November 17 at 8 o clock under the direction of the Men s Baraca bass Harry French and Brooks Parker Jr are credited with trapping two mink this week one caught alive Tuesday by French and another after a chase Miss Alice King 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs B A King who has endured rheumatic fever for eight weeks was sent to Massachusetts General Hospital Boston last week for treatment and is reported to be improving and will stay a few weeks longer
Sudbury residents share family visits and winter plans. Mrs Charles F Goodnow welcomes a baby son born Nov 10 at Framingham hospital. Grange minstrel show set for Nov 19 with Mrs Young and Mrs Labaree in charge. Memorial church services featured Rev Hoyle and Rev George Clarke with Legion members present. Taps sounded in an impressive service.
Weston Golf Club hosts a bridge whist tournament Monday at 7 30 for devastated France. Sudbury Wayland and Weston unite. 24 tables with entries via Mrs Charles Way. Prices and rules set by the New York committee. advance reservations available.
Mrs Leon Hawes and Mrs Josephine White visited the Cambridge hospital ex service men this week bringing fresh eggs flowers jelly and fruit. As Welfare committee chairwoman Mrs Hawes attended a Boston meeting last week. Preparations for a Christmas entertainment and gifts to the Groton hospital boys are under way with all Auxiliaries joining in supplying supplies.
William Stone celebrated his 80th birthday with a card shower and callers. He visited his daughter in Framingham on the falling day. Mrs M S Stea in Sudbury Centre Mass invites orders for Christmas knitting and crocheted yokes.
Massachusetts Board of Bank Incorporation records a group of individuals forming a corporation under Chapter 170 to be known as the Concord Cooperative Bank. The body will be located in the town as part of a proposed cooperative bank venture with listed signees.
Bedford residents plan to attend the Battle of Music at Lexington town hall this evening. Others joined the annual ball in Lexington hall under the Stanley Hill post American Legion on Armistice night. A number from Bedford watched the Lexing ton versus Belmont high school game at Parkerfield with Lexington winning 46 to 0.
A harvest party is planned in the Bedford Town Hall on Wednesday evening hosted by the Bedford Catholic Union. O Neils orchestra of Somerville will provide music for dancing from 8 until 12.
The costume dance of the nations at the town hall Thursday evening drew a large crowd. The event, under the Young People's society of the First Parish church, featured a three piece orchestra providing the music for dancing.
Friends and relatives mourn the death of R M Gilman who passed away Saturday afternoon at the home of his son on Crescent avenue.
Commonwealth probate court cites heirs and creditors of Marshall P. Glover of Concord to appear November 21, 1921 in Cambridge Middlesex to show cause why administration should not be granted to John Franklin Rich of Rockland Maine or another suitable person. Publication required weekly for three weeks in Concord Enterprise.
Foreclosure of Julia H. Pear son's mortgage to David H. Dane dated January 26 1921 appraises the Concord Mass land on Maple Street with buildings. Auction to occur November 23 1921 at 3 PM on site. Two hundred dollars cash deposit required. other terms to be announced. Mortgagee: David H. Dane. Address: 43 Tremont Street Boston Mass.
The heirs and interested parties are notified of a will presented for probate by Sarah H. Swift in Middlesex County. The court in Cam ten will hear the matter November twenty first at noon, with publication in Concord Enterprise for three weeks and notice by mail to known parties seven days prior.
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