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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1929
Page
5
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The National Academy of Design prize awards stir debate as judges defend a painting hung upside down. Critics argue the work’s merit remains clear regardless of display orientation. Children’s Book Week prompts focus on juvenile literature and editorial views on youth reading.
Merchandise ad for Persian and Wilton rugs offered in all sizes from a Worcester address. Call GEO. A. CAN 17 1921 Green St to prepay express charges. Must be sold immediately.
Walden R A Chapter will convene at the Masonic Temple in Concord on Monday evening. A supper directed by Mrs. Duncan G Chapman will precede the ceremonial. Ex High Priest Winslow J Daman will preside over the business session with ritual work led by King Warren B Goddard.
The Concord Female Charitable Society held its November meeting at Mrs. Leslie R. Moore's home. Members prepared bandages for Emerson Hospital and enjoyed refreshments served by Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Joseph H. Orendorff with Mrs. Rodney Pratt assisting.
The Concord Woman's Club meets in the Veterans Building on Monday November 28. Ms. Allen French of Concord will discuss The Coming Tercentenary Celebration of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Tea will be served. The next Current Events Lecture is scheduled for Wednesday December 4.
Rev George L Thurlow pastor announces events from November 21 to November 28 including a Union meeting with Manley Albright of Boston as speaker A Sunday morning service features a sermon on There were added to the Church Daily Such as were being Saved A midweek service is omitted and a Union Thanksgiving Service is planned at the Evangelical Free Church with Thurlow preaching.
The sermon last Sunday offered an instructive sketch of Martin Luther. Church officers attended the Worcester officers institute on Sunday. Next Sunday November 24 will be observed as Thanksgiving Sunday with an appropriate sermon. Evening service will be held as usual.
Sudbury Union Service held at Memorial Church with George Clark preaching. Eight o’clock service follows the usual schedule at the church.
John E. Mutty of Mutty and Tirrell is appointed 1st Lieut Commanding the 20th Motor Repair Section of the Regular Army in active duty with headquarters in Boston. Concord Grange No 160 members drove to Everett for Neighbors Night with the Everett lodge. Percy Foss, postman, returned with a fox shot at the New England Fox Hunters Club fall meet in West Town send. Central Station firemen battled a hot grass fire on Martin Diskin’s land on Main street burning meadow, drifting toward a barn which caught fire but was saved with minor damage.
Concord High School held Framingham to a 0 0 tie at Framingham with the ball on the Framingham 10 yard line at the final whistle. Silva starred for Framingham before an injury ended his decisive run and Concord dominated in the second period and late in the game with a blocked punt setting up scoring position.
Concord Lodge of Elks entertained the Concord Town baseball team last week at Elks hall. W. Grasm Murray presided with remarks by team captain Cla Johnson and players Jacob Arkin David Robinson and Leonard Smith. Edward F Loughlin received a gold purse from the lodge for coaching, with Grace Chardwith Pearl Young and others performing musically. A charity ball was planned for early December.
The Ralph P Hosmer Camp meeting of United Spanish War Veterans met at the Veterans Building on Thursday evening. The annual meeting and the slate of officers will be held on Thursday December 12. The open night of Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows has been postponed to Thursday December 5.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians top the second round of the 45 tournament with 39 points on Friday in Monument Hall. Concord Council Knights of Columbus and Concord Red and Gun Club follow as totals stand 62 57 and 31 62 57 respectively. Captains Hopkins and Byron led high team honors with 12 wins each. Rod and Gun Club’s Team No. 2 close behind with 11. Third-round games set for Friday evening in Hibernians rooms.
Patrick K. Myers, a seeler social figure from Water Town, died after a brief illness at St Elizabeth's hospital. Funeral Mass was at Our Lady Help of Christians Church with Rev James Somers officiating. Survived by sister Mrs Murphy and brothers Thomas in Charlestown and John and Mary in Ireland. nieces and nephews also noted. Concord Road Dept relocates Williams street to remove near Watson Higgins residence.
The Jitney Players return to Concord next Friday evening November 22 to perform Maria Martens or Murder in the Red Barn. Proceeds support Bedford Veterans Hospital service chaired by Mrs Herbert Bittrick Hosmer of Concord.
Mr and Mrs Richard Flynn of Main Street were wed Saturday evening in a simple ceremony attended by family and friends. A carriage ride followed the vows as neighbors offered congratulations.
At the Anursnat Grange annual meeting in Fellowshall West Concord Mrs Josephine Pearce was chosen master. She is the third woman to lead the Grange in seven years. New officers include Edith Bailey overseer and Linnie Hodgdon treasurer among others. Installation set for Jan 13 with a supper. Home Talent Night to be observed Nov 26 with a short play.
Charles B. Johnson won the Concord Country Club three quarters handicap vs par event over the weekend by three down. Andrew Hepburn finished second at four down, with four others at five or six down including John Buttrick Henry P Kidder Simeon B Hastings and Hubert M Wardwell Jr.
Groton Third Eleven beat Middlesex School 19 to 7 on the gridiron. Crosby Shallcross and Graham scored for Groton with a forward pass to Paul marking the lone extra point.
The annual fair of the Church Aid Society at Trinity Church was held Wednesday afternoon in the parish house. It drew many patrons and proved a great success thanks to an energetic committee. A Family Afair table showcased items for all ages, with Grace Keyes arranging harvest displays. Mrs. Herbert B. Smith, society president, led as general chair with multiple committees assisting.
Trinity Church announces schedule with Rev Smith Dexter as rector. Activities include choir rehearsal November 21, Holy Communion and church school November 24, Bible class and Morning Prayer. Thanksgiving Day service November 28 at Evangelical Free Church with Rev George L Thurlow.
Reports describe an Annursnac Grange evening with a public program at Odd Fellows Hall in West Concord and a surprise social at Our Lady Help of Christians Court in the same hall. Also noted are visits, property transactions, and an extension service gathering on Monument Street.
The First Church of Christ Scientist Concord announces Sunday service at 10 45 A M with a Sunday School and Wednesday evening testimony meeting. Reading room hours are 2 to 6 p m on weekdays except holidays. The lesson sermon titled Soul and Body cites Psalms and Galatians and quotes from Science and Health.
Beverly High School edged Concord High School by three points in a Wednesday afternoon cross country meet. Arthur Cieciti led Beverly with a three mile time of 17 minutes, as Concord’s Capt Lawrence finished two seconds behind.
The Ladies Union of the West Concord Union Church met in church parlors Tuesday afternoon with President Mrs Allison H Willis presiding. Work and plans for the December fair were the principal activities. Tea hostess was Mrs Warren B Goddard.
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