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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1927
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Della Sang and a wedding with a male partner, unidentified dates and places. The readable text hints at a social event tied to music and companionship, with unclear names and outcomes due to damage. The item appears as a short society notice.
Maynard K of C lost or affected a Marlboro league match Friday in Marlboro with a noted date change from Wednesday. Folk attend the annual St Bridget’s parish reunion at Colonial Hall Thanksgiving eve with music by Sheridan’s orchestra and a dance to follow.
Maynard K of C Club scene features bowling action as Midland League leaders Collins Marlboro West Acton tie for second. Pro Tuesday night duel Maynard bowls Collins. Acton bowls Lincoln Marl at West Acton tonight. Flood relief fund turkey Whist planned at Masonic tonight.
The Maynard Woman's Club will present a Gentlemen's Night with a fal program at the high school forum on Tuesday evening Nov. An address titled The Time To Go will be given by Dr. Henry Crane. A Mendelssohn Male Quartet performance features Harry N. Patten, Charles H. Howard, H. Pascal, and C. Needham. Reservations can be made by November 26 to Miss E Naylor on Maple Street.
Boy Scouts program proved a hit as a pyramid contest featured Wolves led by Daniel Farnell and Foxes captained by George George, won by the former. Albert Foster led a fire making contest, Alden Young performed a piano solo, a whistling chorus and troop sections highlighted the event with Beout arches and instrumentalists Teéeppe Harme t Harold Wilcox cornets, Alden Young violin Phillip Wilsen drums.
A note expressing gratitude to friends for kindness and help during the recent bereavement of John A. McWilliams and family.
At Maynard Grange meeting in cooperative hall Tuesday evening officers elected for the ensuing year include Mrs Alice B Howe master Charles Shattuck overseer Russell Naylor assistant steward Lee Comeau lady assistant steward Helen Hurd lecturer Mrs Adelaide Sims chaplain Mrs Offie Maynard secretary Grace Tucker treasurer Irving A Howe Porsona Dorothy Thompson Ceres Frederica Wade Flora Alice Hurd gate keeper Annie Thompson Mary Croft executive committee three years Edmund Whitney executive two years to complete the unex pited term of Mrs Adelaide Sims resigned Installation of officers will be held at the first meeting in January.
Basketball gains prominence as Maynard Town and Y.P.L.S. prepare for the season. Don Lent will select Maynard High candidates next week. Y.P.S.L. hosts Fitchburg at Parker St Hall on December 1, with a Town team game at Southbridge against Gibraltar A.A. on December 8. A busy winter on local courts is expected.
Mizpah Rebekah lodge will conduct its annual Christmas sale at Odd Fellows hall on Dec. 2. "Christmas Message" is a play directed by Mrs. Grace Tucker performed by children. Arrangements are led by a committee including Mrs. Annie Lawton, Mrs. Eva Jones, Miss Eleanor Leithead, Mrs. Josephine Paine, Mrs. Ella Price, Mrs. Alice Murray, Miss Sylvia Erickson, and Mrs. Eleanor Jones.
A union service of Union Congregational and Finnish Lutheran churches was held at Glendale Street Lutheran church. Rev A Kaatonen led in prayer and Rev William Boivourt delivered the sermon, translated into Finnish by Mr Kannonen for Finnish members. A special musical program accompanied the service.
A large delegation from Progressive Lange Knights of Pythias will attend the first convention of district XII and Norumbega lodge of Waltham will meet Tuesday evening. Mrs Miriam E Gould D D G of Melrose to lead the annual inspection of Progressive Temple Pythian Sisters Monday evening with a collation to follow. Progressive Temple Pythian Sisters and Norumbega Temple members attend a school of instruction. Progressive Lodge to represent in the District Bowling League with all teams meeting at Walden alleys on December 1 to start the season.
Earl Kitchiner Lodge, Sons of St. George held a whist party at Gold Fellows hall after a regular meeting. Prizes awarded included Lagles to Ethel Crowther and consolation to Mrs. Irvine Astwood and Robert Lester. first to Joseph Brown and consolation to Brown. A committee was formed to prepare for the seventh annual Christmas Tree exercise with Lady Warwick Lodge Daughters of St. George, to be held jointly. Officers were nominated. election set for November 28. The Christmas Tree committee includes Albert Axford, Jessie Billett, John Trench, John Webster, and George Brown.
Local advertisement announces a shoe sale at Rickles Shoe Store. Opponent discounts include five and ten percent off selected styles, urging customers to visit the shop for deals.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Tycotsky and Mrs Maurice Beloff with daughter Pearl of New Haven attended the Harvard Yale game. They were guests of Mr and Mrs Samuel Lerer on Spring Lane. Charles Lerer, a Harvard Law School student, hosted at the Stadium. Benjamin Gruber of Gruber Bros. also joined the party.
William Bolcourt leads Sunday services at Congregational Church with a morning worship and an Episcopalian themed sermon. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 P M with Alan Palmer from Epworth League, followed by a union meeting at St Georges church. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Peter White at Emerson hospital this morning.
A Legion Auxiliary whist party at Odd Fellows hall Monday evening drew about thirty tables in play and many attendees unable to be seated. D A Suprient of Concord Junction won the turkey after a four way tie, with Fred Wilder taking the second prize a chicken, and Mrs Mary Magen receiving a dozen eggs. Refreshments were served. The Auxiliary plans a Christmas tree and Children's Night on the third Monday in December.
The Methodist Episcopal Church at 34 Brook St. lists services for Sunday with School at 9 30 Morning Worship at 10 45 and a sermon Some Post Thanksgiving Meditations plus an 8 00 home circle hour. Upcoming events include Girl Scouts vestry meeting Choir rehearsal mid week prayer and Bible study and a five year Pension Reserve Fund and Improvement indebtedness drive totaling 5000. Last Sundays flood relief collection yielded 88 45 and the Annual Fair proceeds approached 400.
Episcopal church on Summer Street and Florida Road posts service times. Rector Rev Eason Cross leads Thursday 9 30 a m Thanksgiving Service and brief sermon. Sunday schedule includes Holy Communion 8 a m and 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 45 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon 7 p m Union Service with Rev William Boicourt of Union Congregational Church.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Howard Loring on Monday afternoon in Concord Junction. Albert Bertelsen delighted local friends by broadcasting a violin solo on Station WEEI during the Friendly Maids program on Monday. Frank McDonald is reported quite ill at his home.
M H 8 Maynard High football, fresh from a win over Lexington, meets Punchard High at John A Crowe Park on Thanksgiving morning in the final game of the season. Basketball prep starts soon under Coach Lent as the Senior Class selects Arlington Studio of Boston as class photographer. Miss Marcia Wallingford moves to the Federal Reserve Bank in Portland Maine as assistant secretary, and Miss Adams to start a French Club after Thanksgiving with last year’s admittance rules. The fire drill registered one minute fifteen seconds last Thursday. Mary Hayward of Maynard School coaches the Junior High basketball, with games Thursday 3:30 to 4:30.
The piece explores bells as symbols, especially the Japanese memory bell. It describes memory bells made of colored glass pendants hung by a cord, given to a departing warrior’s beloved. The bell rings in the cherry blossom breeze, reminding her of her knight. The piece invites readers to St George's Fair in the Co operative hall on December 2 and 3.
The annual meeting of the Board of Trade will be held Thursday December 1 with a banquet at the Colonial Inn. A notable speaker and an entertainment program are planned. Annual election of officers will be conducted.
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