Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Concord Enterprise in Concord, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1934

Page

7

Aggressive crime fight urged by Middlesex ADA at Rotary

Assistant District Attorney Paul R. spoke at the Rotary Club about aggressive methods in fast moving times. He urged a constructive crime program, radio and teletype for police, better training, and targeted punishment, citing Middlesex County's record and 4000 annual cases.

Atorney Paul RA Ea Wowee Rotary Club Hudson Colonial Inn Lerime Feteov Middlesex County Oscar Perit Leland D Foisey Panish Commonwealth

Community notices and club activities in Concord area

Items note bridge prizes for Mrs. Helen Parkins and Mrs. Laura Fought, a Concord Female Charitable Society meeting at Mrs Lily Hurd on Monument street, and a successful food sale led by Lodge co-chairs Mrs Edward J McClellan and Mrs Helen Loring. Several residents perform travels, housing changes, and upcoming exhibitions with Mrs Warren B Goddard planning a December sale of handiwork for Christmas orders.

Warren B Goddard Helen Parkins Laura Concord Female Charitable Society Lily Hurd Monument Street Henry F Smith Lodge Edward J McClellan Helen Loring Angie Rube’ Macone Glenn Swett Musketagund Hudson Guy G. Fernald National Committee For Mental Hygiene New York Donald 8 MacMillan Veterans Concord Unitarian Laymen’s League Concord Rotary C Lab Colonial Inn Eliot R. Stoward West Concord Raymond Forcier West Street Aiilhouettes

Helping Hand Society Plans Winter Meetings at Members' Homes

The West Concord Helping Hand Society met on Tuesday November 13 at Edith Fenton's home on Central Street and voted to hold winter meetings at members' houses. The next gathering on December 11 will feature a Christmas program with Mrs Birdice Chaplin hosting at her home on Commonwealth Avenue.

West Concord Helping Hand Society Edith Fenton Central Street Birdice Chaplin Commonwealth Avenue

Joseph R Perry Wins Elks Whist Lead at Concord Lodge

Joseph R Perry won first prize at the public whist party in the Concord Lodge Elks. Lovell P George and Harold Tompkins led the event with many prize winners listed, including Mrs Rene Harold Tompa and Mrs Alice Ps Mre, plus a consolation prize to Miss Marion McPhillips.

Joseph Perry Elks’ Pices Concord Bike Lovell P George Harold Tompkins Rene Harold Tompa Alice Ps J. McPhillips Mary Boyce Frank Miller Otto Boreson Bertha Boreson Frances E Boyce Mark Mara John Bartolomeo Moreau Asther Wood Manley Boyce George Murphy Mary McBreen Charles Miller John Shea Frank Marion McPhillips

Concord Vacuumed: Afternoon in Spain at Unitarian vestry

An afternoon program titled An Afternoon in Spain entertained attendees at the vestry of the First Parish Unitarian church in Concord on a Wednesday afternoon. The Women's Parish group chaired by Herbert F Whipple organized the event with de Lellis performing several selections on the piano.

Concord Spain Unitar' Ap Church

West Concord Woman's Club Presidents' Day Program

The West Concord district hosts the annual Presidents' Day gathering at Odd Fellow hall with 11th District club presidents present. Guest Mrs Herbert Stephens of Arlington heads the state art department. program features include Art in the Home and an appeal by Mrs Day.

West Concord Odd Fellowhall Herbert Stephens Arlington State Federation Herbert L. Day Stephens Guy Fernald Alice Lindbergh Cambridge Velman Hinman Edwardson Dorothy Miner Harold E Gibbs Robert Walker John E .Hannon Herbert L Day Frank H Hewitt

Harvest Home Festival and Diocesan History in Concord

In Concord Massachusetts Reverend S O Dexter rector emeritus leads a Harvest Home Festival and showcases Picturesque People in Our Diocesan History celebrating the Diocese of Massachusetts 150 years old this Autumn 1934. The schedule lists 9.30 am Church School and 11 am Morning prayer and sermon with a 2.30 pm Church Aid Society on Wednesday November 28.

Concord Massachusetts S O Dexter Church School Diocese of Church Aid Society

Ellen Sullivan Wins Whist at Warner Hall West Concord

Ellen Sullivan of West Concord won first prize in whist at the fourth public beave and whist party in Warner Hall under Corporal Hosmer Camp USWV. The event, part of a series, had Nealie Case second and a list of other winners from West Concord and Concord. the turkey whist final is set for November 26.

Ellen Gullivan West Concord Warner Hall Ralph P Hosmer Walter P. Blodgett NeHie Case West Conord Alien Burnham George Farron Concord Warren A Rice Alice M O'Brien Arthur F Adams Joseph R Perry Dorothea Macone M E Barker Wills Worcester Del

Concord Lodge Holds Open Night in Odd Fellows Hall

Concord Lodge 100 F conducted the second open night in Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday. Vice Grand Fred S Byerly presided. Charles Allen gave an illustrated lecture titled A World Tour and a collation was served.

Concord Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Fred S Byerly Charles Allen

Concord High Girls Fall 3–0 to Cambridge School

Concord High School girls soccer suffered a 3–0 defeat to Cambridge School for Girls of Waltham. Goals came from Valentine Morse and Smith with referees and umpires alternating. Eleanor Dobbins and Mies Baker listed. game played in two 15 minute periods.

Concord High School Woon Cambridge School For Girls Waltham Concord High Sccre Cambridge School Valentine Morse Smith Eleanor Dobbins Mies Baker

Bridge Party and Tea Held in Warner Halls

West Concord Woman's Club hosted a bridge party and tea in Warner Halls on Tuesday November 13. Mrs Frank A Cleaves led the event with help from Mrs Harold Gibbs Mrs Evelina Edwardeen and Mrs Juliet Day. A large attendance enjoyed the tables as new players joined the competition.

Warner Halls West Concord Frank A. ‘Cleaves Harold Gibbs Evelina Dwardeen Juliet Day

Officers to Be Chosen at Annual Meeting Urged Attendance

A large attendance is urged as officers for the coming year are to be chosen. George C. Q. Mansfield, chief fire inspector of the Department of Public Safety, will speak on the subject The State Police What They Do and How They Do It.

George C. Q. Mansfield Department of Public Safety

Concord Musical Club Lecture Recital On European Music

A Concord Music Club event featured Mrs. Alfred M. Uhler discussing sixteenth and seventeenth century European music plus modern works. Performances included piano selections by Mrs. Uhler, violin pieces by Miss Marion Barker with Mrs. Uhler, and vocal solos by Mrs. Horace D. H. Williams and others accompanied by Mrs. Pratt. Tea followed with club officers serving.

Concord Music Club Henry F. Smith Sudbury Road Alfred M. Uhler Marion Barker Uhber Horace D. H. ‘Williams Burleigh L. Pratt Roger D. Sw

No Chance in Senatorial Recount

A recount in Concord for State Senator confirmed the original result. Moyse, Republican, remained at 1747 votes and Cahill, Democrat, stayed at 911.

Moyse Cahill

Old Acres Farm Bureau Names Jones Secretary

Fred R. Jones of Old Acres Farm, Concord, was elected secretary of the Middlesex County Farm Bureau at a Wednesday meeting and banquet in Cary Memorial Hall attended by about 250 members. Alden Wheeler of Nine Acre Corner was named director for the Central district.

Fred R. Jones Old Acres Farm Concord Middlesex County Farm Bureau Cary Memorial Hall Alden Wheeler Nine Acre Corner Cord

The Right or Left and the Concord Bank Ad

A political essay notes that people divide between right and left, debating conservatism and socialism. It promotes the Concord Co operative Bank as progressive yet socialist in spirit, advertising four percent interest and a November 21st date for the next installment.

Concord. Co-operative Bank Adv

Woman's Union Crafts Fair At Concord Church

The Concord Church hosts the Woman's Union fair featuring Swedish and Scottish crafts, home crafts, and new crafts. Generous patronage supported sales, making the event financially successful and lively. A chicken pie supper in the hall, led by Mrs. Howar, was enjoyed along with the afternoon program.

Beveeen

Knights of Columbus Lead In 1934 45 Tournament Standings

Concord Council Knights of Columbus defend title as they lead weekly competition in Monument hall Friday. Knights score 42 to trail Division 56 Ancient Order of Hibernians by three, with Ancient Order scoring 35 and Minute Men 23 in the round. Final totals place Hibernians 143 Knights 140 Minute Men 117.

Concord Council Knights of Columbus Monument Hall K. of C Knights Ancient Order of Hibernians Hibernians Minwte

Concord church service and Christian Science lessons noted

The notice lists a 10 45 o clock service for Church of Christ Scientist with a testimonial meeting and reading room hours 2 to 5 on weekdays except holidays. It also reports Concord High girls playing inter-class soccer and field hockey on Emerson playground with several scoreless or 5 0 results among sophomore and freshman teams.

Concord High School Emerson Playground

Middlesex School Class Presidents Listed by Name

The presidents of most Middlesex School classes are named with the exception of one. Class 1 is led by Francis Davis Millett of Great Neck NY, Class 2 by Hugh Lenox Bond Bergland of Witming um Del, Class 3 by Philip Winsor Trumbull of Weston, and Class 4 by Frederick Pickering Parson.

Middlesex Chicago Francis Davis Millett Great Neck Hugh Lennox Bond Bergland Witmingum del Philip Winsor Trumbull Weston Frederick Pickering Parsen

Coldest Season Night Records Hit Concord Area

Concord reported a frigid night with temperatures from 14 to 19 above zero. The Weather Bureau observer noted a 15 degree official low at 6 am in Concord, Lexington dipped to 14, and Arlington registered 19 at Heigis as the cold snap lingered.

Concord Fred A. Tower Cooperative Weather Bureau Lexington Arlington The Heigis

Blanchard and Gerrish Tie for Whist Prize in State Armory Event

Nathan Blanchard of this town and Kenneth Gerrish of Lincoln tied for first whist prize at the third in a series of whist and beano parties held in the State Armory under Co. H 182d Infantry M N G with Sergt Edward Lawton in charge. Other prize winners include Fannie Petersen Concord Annie Smith Concord Gus Belmont Concord J T Crocker West Concord William E J Graham West Concord Guy Santora West Concord Harriet West Kendal Green John F Doyle West Concord Bert Fraticelli Concord Walter P Blodgett West Concord Gertrude Martell Concord.

Nathan Blanchard Kenneth Gerrish Lincoln State Armory Co. H. 182d Infantry M.N.G Sergt Edward Lawton Fannie Petersen Concord Annie Smith Gus Belmont J. T. Crocker West Concord William E. J. Graham Guy Santora Harriet West Kendal Green John F. Doyle Bert Fraticelli Walter P. Blodgett Gertrude Martell

Mary A Williams Weds Franklin M Mann in Concord

The marriage unites Miss Mary A Williams daughter of Mr Mrs Martin A Williams of Willems road Concord a former Ashland Junior High teacher and Franklin Merrit Mann son of Mr Mrs David Mann of Lincoln. Mann a Harvard 1931 graduate and Tau Beta Pi member works with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey and will relocate to Pensacola Florida with his bride.

Mary A. Williams Martin A. Williams Willems Road Concord Ashland Franklin Merrit Mann David Mann Lincoln Mann Harvard College Tau Beta Pi United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Pensacola Fla

Elks Lodge Hosts Edward W. Sheehan Visit

District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Edward W. Sheehan of Concord Lodge led a formal visit to Brookline Lodge on Monday evening at Elks' Home in Brookline. He was accompanied by a large and distinguished suite.

Edward W. Sheehan Concord Lodge of Elks Brookline Lodge Elks Brookline

Rev Dr Maxwell Savage Preaches at Middlesex School Chapel

Reverend Dr Maxwell Savage of the Unitarian church in Worcester delivered the chapel service at Middlesex School on Sunday. The sermon addressed moral duty and community service in a quiet, reflective tone.

Maxwell Savage Unitarian Church Worcester Middlesex School

Concord minister Seeken tton James preaches at Unitarian church

Seeken tton James of Concord preaches at the Unitarian church urging lay men to observe Sunday as a return to God and the Bible, seeking guidance from scripture.

James of Concord Unitarian Church Seale Tenancy God

Memorial service notes at the YPSC gathering

Miss M Marguerite Leighton played the organ as memorial flowers at the altar honored Helen Loring Kennedy and Angus MacLeod, presented by their families. President Miss Mary Nelson led the YP 8 C meeting at six o'clock.

Marguerite Leighton Helen Loring Kennedy Angus MacLeod Mary Nelson

Todd Hatheway engagement announced

The engagement is announced for Mr Todd son of Mr and Mrs C Lee Todd. A Harvard alumnus from the class of 1929 he belongs to Fox Club Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 and the Harvard Club and is connected with a Boston investment firm.

Mr. Todd C. Lee Todd Harvard Fox Club Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 Harvard Club Boston

Walden Royal Arch Chapter Meets in Concord Temple

Walden Royal Arch Chapter holds a meeting at the Masonic Temple in Concord this evening with Ex. Lindsey N Smith of Maynard presiding in his first full meeting after his instatement as High Priest in October. The regular fourth degree ceremonial will be exemplified.

Walden Royal Arch Masonic Temple Concord Lindsey N Smith Maynard

Homecoming Sunday Brings Former Members To Trinitarian Church

Morning service at Trinitarian Congregational Church marked Homecoming Sunday with returnees from the church. The Order of DeMolay attended in a body, Rev. George Loring Thurlow preached on Making Up Your Minds, and Howard G Hawkes spoke to the Young People's Club. In Trinity Episcopal Church Gordon Hutchins spoke at 12 o clock on The General Convention of 1934.

Trinitarian Congregational Order of del Molay George Loring Thurlow Howard G Hawkes Concord Public Schools Trinity Episcopal Church Gordon Hutchins

District Deputy Visits Willow Rebekah Lodge

Willow Rebekah Lodge in West Concord honored by a Monday meeting visit from District Deputy President Mrs. Elsie A. Waterman of Woburn and Deputy Marshal Miss Viola Cole. Noble Grant Mrs. Marion Whitney presided as guests were welcomed amid a pantomime titled The Arrival of Aunt Matilda with performers Mrs. Cor a MacLeod Mrs Caroline McCabe Miss Lilian Miner and Miss Elizabeth Pickard.

Willow

Trinitarian 7pm Older Young Group Meeting

An Older Young group gathers at 7 pm at the Trinitarian church. The notice notes a weekly meeting with fellowship and discussion in a small community setting.

Concord Parent Teacher Association Meeting Note

The Concord Parent Teacher Association met Monday in the high school auditorium to discuss school events and community involvement. Attendees included parents and teachers planning next week’s activities and fundraising efforts.

Concord’ Pa ‘Association

Also Mentioned on This Page

Forsey Alabama Union Representative Rogers NEW Code Edith Nourse Rogers England Lomey Middlesex Institution Ary F.S Joseph R. Perry Trinity Church Ellen Sullivan F Lodge Bridge and Tea Concord Musical Club OLD Acres Farm Bureau Woman's Union Concord Church Laske Mary Baker Eddy Nate Blanchard Ken Gerrish Franklin M. Mann Todd-Hatheway Walden Royal Arch Chapter Concord Yankees Willow Rebekah Lodge Concord Parent
Search Courier

Search the Concord Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Concord Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication