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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1931
Page
4
The Norwegian Church on Lang Street observed its eleventh anniversary with afternoon and evening services. Pastor J. Olaf M. Johnsen led the program, Rev. Hl i Ni Reiersen of Roxbury preached as guest speaker, and music featured a Roxbury choir along with local band performances.
Intentions of marriage were filed at the town clerk Doris Jamieson’s office. The couples listed include George Jamieson of Elm Road and Richard John Dye of Broad Street, and Francis H White of 12.
Charles H Walker issued the report covering October. It notes 783 pupils examined, eight cases excluded for illness, and five others for contagious concerns. A nurse made 50 school visits and 43 home visits, with three accompanied to a doctor and one to an ophthalmologist. Dr May examined 187 at a dental clinic and Dr Zacks held a re-examination clinic at the State House in Boston with nine pupils examined.
A family gathering at the home of Dr and Mrs Irving F Armstrong on Main Street honored Dr Armstrong on his 40th birthday. Friends offered gifts and congratulations as well wishers continued to arrive with remarks of good luck for the physician.
Maynard recipients, ten turkeys distributed at Exchange Hall South Acton last Thursday night. Tomorrow another turkey giveaway planned at the same hall with a special Monday dance to follow. Thanksgiving specials include turkeys ducks squash chickens rabbits guinea hens and a live pig donated by Michael Foley and Frank Fort of Community Field Ruth Acton conducts the dances. Last Thursday 48 towns were represented at the event.
About 500 pupils from the Harvey Wheeler West Concord school paraded the streets with color guards and drums to mark Education Week Armistice observances. They returned for flag-raising and songs before devotional exercises and a flag salute, then tea was served to townspeople and teachers for a social discussion of school work.
Mrs A Page Browne won the Concord Country Club women's golf championship by defeating Mrs Sammel Hoar Jr in the final round Saturday afternoon 2 and 1.
Alaine Stevens six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred W Stevens of Hland Street has been ill for two weeks. She is improving at home after examination yesterday by specialists in Boston.
The Magnaré Country Club nears closing the golf links for the season after a records year with more guest players than ever, per club pro B J Coughlin. Veterans still play daily and plan to continue until snow or conditions force a pause until spring.
A suggestion this week urged employing the unemployed to tear down the Oakland barn on the Alumni field and salvage the site to build a club house. The barn underpinning is described as unstable and near collapse, with work already started on improvements at the field.
Patrick McGrath won a turkey at a Friday whist social held at Masonic hall under the Ladies Auxiliary ROW. Other prize recipients included Albert Whalen Nellie Hannon Rita Bariteau Beatrice Priest Cecelia OToole Annie Cullinane James Sheridan Mary Sheridan Thomas W Smith Terese Murray Annie Feeley Sophie Walsh Ida Brooks Catherine Murray and Crowther. The event was organized by committee members Mrs Peter White Florence Wilder Catherine Baritean and Mrs Margaret McCarthy.
Thieves entered the confectionary and fruit store at the corner of Esqueere Bummer and Na Son streets through a rear door Friday night. About 40 dollars in change, wrapped in rolls, was taken. Joseph Bell reported the break, and police are investigating.
Joseph Dineen Charles Irwin William Creeley Jamies V Sween ey Leo White William Sweeney and Walter Adams of DeMars Post A L attended a Middlesex council meeting in Pepperell Sunday afternoon.
Miss Valeska R Whale daughter of Mrs Anna Whirab and William Sherman Pride were united in a church ceremony at Memorial Congregational Church after the morning service. Rev Albert Reynolds officiated. Bertha Pride and Henry Maynard attended. The bride wore a lace veil and white chrysanthemums. A reception followed at Maple avenue. Mr Pride, Holliston born, son of Mrs Anna Pride Smalley, is manager of the First National store in Sudbury.
The Maynard Players discussed plans for the coming season including a benefit play for the unemployed. Walter Denniston was elected president, Mrs W X Macurda vice president, Mrs Lessie McGarry secretary, and Mrs Maude Gutteridge treasurer. A Maynard Odd Fellows delegation attended a district meeting in Hudsom where George Richards was guest speaker. An Acton street resident, Mrs Mary Cook, injured in a fall, is reported doing well.
An automobile driven by John Trench collided with another driven by Waino Fenula on Main Street Sunday morning. Robert Trench, riding with his father, suffered cuts from flying glass and was treated by Dr. Raymond Cooper. Both cars were damaged. Fenula’s car left the road and struck the porch of John Cleary’s house on Main Street.
The store awarded a silver cup for best wine display in connection with the Red Cross Roll Call of Hudson chapter. The display features war memorabilia including a machine gun German trophy and Red Cross nurses’ accessories.
Maynard High enters two leagues prompting discussion of merit and conduct. In the Midland League clashes between Marlboro, Maynard, Hudson, and Clinton spark fierce play and crowd trouble, while Middlesex League rivals Marlboro and Hudson bring disciplined, hard football with organized stands and fewer fights. Maynard fields 11 varsity and interclass football players this fall.
Students at Marlboro High School rally for football amid a sparse auditorium and strong school spirit. The write up reflects on players like Maynard and O Leary and notes confusion over names while recalling past games and songs.
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