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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1928
Page
3
A week of social dances reunions and religious gatherings fills the calendar. Social hall dances honor newborns and parish milestones while the St. Casmir and St. Brigid communities plan turkey whists and reunions. The Rialto Theatre break‑in prompts police action as local leaders announce talks and bazaars, Christmas shopping kicks off with Methodist Aid Society events.
A fall evening program at the Oda Fiay hall next Saturday features a Witt Install with a chicken show and a following entertainment segment aimed at local residents.
Attendees included Guyer Fowler Brooke Reed Arthur Champagne Michael Nee and others. guests listed with Mr and Mrs James Ard Dr. Frank May Dr. Edward Flaherty Eden Tobin William Selly and Mr and Mrs Ernest MacDonald.
The Waldron family expresses gratitude to all who offered kindness and assistance during their recent bereavement.
Mrs Emma Pajunen of 7 Thomas Street died suddenly of cerebral apoplexy on Saturday night. She leaves a son William of this town, three daughters and a son in Finland, two sisters Elsie Wartle of this town and a sister in Finland, and a brother Anse Tyrkka of Maynard. Funeral services were held Tuesday at her home with burial in Glenwood Cemetery. She was a member of the Weavers Union. Floral tributes signified the affection of friends and relatives.
A November 21 turkey whist at Odd Fellows hall hosted by the Legion Auxiliary raised funds for Bedford Hospital. About twenty tables played. Anton Peterson won a turkey and Mrs. Henrietta Bam sford took second prize a dozen eggs. Committee members Grace Sweeney Minnie Downey Eleanor Sheridan Eva Evers and Nellie Walcott served as markers and later provided luncheon.
Rev William Goscourt leads a Thanksgiving week program on Sunday November 26 including 9:45 Church School with H H Young and assistants, 10:45 Morning Worship with Miss Hagel Hooper and Mrs Gavin Taylor, and 6 pm Worth League and Christian Endeavor joint meeting. 7 pm Union Pre-Thanksgiving Service features music by Miss Hooper and Rev C Carroll D plus readings. A 9:30 am Thanksgiving Day service at St Stephen’s Episcopal on Summer Street is open to the public.
Six second rank badges and eight proficiency badges will be presented to members who have proven themselves worthy at a meeting of awards held Friday evening in the vestry of the Union Congregational Church.
Gladys Taylor was among a class of nine graduating nurses at Framingham Union Hospital on Friday evening. Attending the ceremony were her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor, Mr and Mrs Robert Lester, and P. J. Sullivan. Mrs Taylor plans to begin service at the hospital soon. Mrs James Morrison of Milford, a former resident here, died at home Saturday. Funeral services were held Monday with among the mourners Mrs Margaret McGrath and others from here. Bazaar of the Hodist Ladies set for November 22 and 23 in Colonial Hall with eight booths and evening entertainment. Hot lunches, candies, ice cream and cake offered. start holiday shopping locally.
A church baby show for parish infants under four will be judged by district nurse Mary Ward with prizes for the healthiest in four age groups. Children under ten will perform for entertainment with refreshments. Proceeds fund kindergarten chairs for the Sunday school beginners. Government baby care literature will be distributed.
Mrs Jamea Mahoney of Concord Street chairs the Red Cross Roll Call campaign assisted by a committee planning home visits before Thanksgiving Day. Members present include Mrs Botcourt Mrs Puffer Mrs Howe Mrs Priest Mrs Keen and Mrs Litchfield as renewed memberships rise during the Assabet Mill canvass.
Mr and Mrs James J Ledgard marked their fifteenth wedding anniversary on a Saturday evening at their Maynard home. Friends gathered for a evening of music vocal and instrumental games and refreshments to honor the couple.
Mr and Mrs Frank B E Sanderson visited Mrs Emily Gordon at Lancaster during the week. Miss Gordon taught in Maynard for a year and is now 82. She shared school group pictures with Mrs Sanderson and retains a keen interest in Maynard and her old pupils. Hart Schaffner Marx suits and overcoats at reduced prices advertised at Lever's Main St Maynard.
Miss Alice Turner received a miscellaneous shower at 3 Butler Avenue hosted by friends. Guests included Maynard, Hudson, Concord, Worcester, Clifton and West Berlin. The home was decorated by Mrs. Thomas French Migg Turner will wed Joseph E. Marhefka of Berlin after Thanksgiving Day. She received many gifts.
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