18 Nov 1937
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1937
Page
1
Saturday May 4 at the Co house members paid their due amounts for service and voted to operate as a new organization until a new company forms Tolman the clerk notes. The Concord Artillery Associates report 35 turkeys and 36 more to be provided for Thanksgiving and a whist party event proceeds.
A lively town meeting in the Veterans Building discussed new pig care regulations proposed by the Board of Health chaired by Warren B. Goddard. Speakers questioned pig numbers and inspections while officials noted July peak periods and evolving rules affecting piggeries and taxes.
A fragmentary notice hints at a theatrical or literary tribute style description. It mentions tickets available by mail from Charles G. Edgarton in Concord or Richardson's Drug Store beginning November 1, with references to Pedytian yon Phelps and a praised work.
Readers report a quirky contest involving a railroad locomotive naming vote. Judges and a board select from numerous proposed names tied to local places and historical figures. Citizens across Concord and North Bridge participate as a ceremony promises to christen the chosen names with formal events.
This weekly calendar notes events in Concord including club meetings and public programs. Notable items feature West Seneca Woman's Club speaker Mrs Harold Stuart, Spanish War Veterans Beano, Evangelical Free Meeting, Thoreau Group gathering, Concord Woman's Club activities, and various lectures, classes, and holiday services. Reservations and notices are requested by Tuesday evening.
The Concord Artiste exhibit sponsored by the Concord Woman's Club will continue for two more weeks through November 29th at the Concord Pub- He' Library.
Mrs Edward B Caiger chairs the American Home Day program for the Woman's Club meeting at a House. Three to four period rooms will be arranged by Mrs Norman Albree and Miss Grace Keyes with Mr Adden supplying furniture. Mrs William Garty will discuss sandwich glass pieces, ten models will present authentic costumes from 1780 to today, with songs by Mrs Burleigh L Pratt and Mre Fred T Boyd. Speakers cover Community Crusade and American Federation of Women’s Clubs, followed by dessert and compton pictures. Russell Hoa closes with Cord furniture talk.
The West Concord council held an Armistice Day party at Odd Fellows hall. Troop two was led by Mrs Arthur Henis, with Jean Boyd Huston supervising Jene and others. Activities included dancing, refreshments in the banquet hall, and handholding singing the scout song with red white and blue decorations.
The Concord League of Women Voters holds its second fall meeting at Mill Dam Tea Room at 12 45 PM Tuesday November 28. Guest speaker Mrs Richard H Field former president of the Massachusetts State League will discuss New Material for League Study Groups. A second lecture at the High School that day features Arlington Damon on American Neutrality.
The second degree team travels to Dunster Lodge in Cambridge tonight to confer the degree on candidates there.
Mrs Francis McManus of Wood Street is entered in the directory, with address details and family listing noted in the local social column.
Joseph Mullany formerly mint pesterns is taking the house at 18 Middle Street this week.
Frank H Rideout of West Concord drove a Plymouth sedan on Main Street when another car driven by Frank H Ashby of Concord collided. John Kanis was a passenger in Ashby’s vehicle. Ashby claimed he acted safely but was found guilty of operating a vehicle to endanger. He received a suspended $25 fine.
Algeo House photo attributed to Geo Sheppard shows the property of Hamilton Algeo and traces ownership from 1862 via Joseph Meriam to John C. Algeo. It recounts Abner Wheeler, his marriage to Elizabeth Hunt, and his sons who moved away, including Charles the Boston merchant. The note mentions guardianship of Timothy, a 85 year old, and a 1781 legal settlement with Timothy's son David. It closes with a brief family reconciliation.
Rita J. Bent daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Bent of Nine Corner Concord married Joseph Steinmann son of registry official in a ceremony Saturday morning. Ushers included Pea ONeil of Acton cousin of groom. Reception followed at bride’s home with relatives and friends. Bent and Steinmann, Concord High graduates, plan to reside in Concord after a wedding trip to New Hampshire.
The Concord Musical Club met Tuesday at Monu ment Street home of Mrs Horace D H Williams with Miss Marion Barker assisting and Mrs Allen French and Mrs Samuel Merwin serving. Miss Marion Taylor was program chairman presenting piano solos songs violin and cello pieces. Madam Michel violin Ruth Westman cello Eunice Pepper songs Ruth Beazer piano from Arthur Wilson studio in Boston.
The community mourns Mrs Mary B Lane a beloved West Concord resident and church leader. She served as Superintendent of the Church School and Senior Deaconess at West Cancer Union Church guiding welfare and town outreach. Her death followed a severe storm as the church bell summoned worshipers.
An individual in Boston is deemed eligible for appointment to a state civil service position. The notice references J. i McCaffrey of 164 Avenye West as part of the eligibility determination and cites state civil service procedures led by Thomas H. authorities.
An unclear note mentions an evening event at 7 80 PM with references to Damon and a Cambri family, indicating a local figure Theron Damon. The fragment hints at a 1088 date and a tied theme of neutrality but provides no concrete details.
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