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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1924
Page
4
A historic meditation contrasts early Pilgrim gratitude with modern abundance. It praises the United States for wealth, education, and industry while noting the responsibility that comes with plenty. The discourse cites Americans owning most cars and telephones, producing most steel and cotton, and funding public education.
The painter Z. H. Pritchard descends about 40 feet wearing a diving helmet to view and paint life beneath the sea. He uses waterproof canvases and oil brushes, capturing a submarine world seen clearly up to 300 feet in pristine water.
A compact look at how rising stock markets reflect both corporate growth and public funding dynamics, signaling shifts in investment confidence and government borrowing needs. The piece contrasts private sector expansion with public revenue mechanisms amid market optimism.
A Constant Reader urges Maynard to establish a Community Tree as part of Yuletide celebrations. The letter notes growing local interest and calls for public discussion, organization, and a possible plan to develop the idea in a future Enterprise issue.
Marlboro November 26 enthusiasm grows for the musical extravaganza Springtime to be staged December 10 at the Marlboro Theatre. The Rotary Club sponsors the event for Boys' Welfare Work with Miss Louise K. E. Close directing from the Rogers Producing Company Fosteria Ohio arriving to oversee rehearsals. A cast of over 200 local talents is anticipated, with Mrs J J Bradley chairing the talent committee and assistants named.
Mrs Henry Lowell and Mrs Albert Hastings present a school age cast in a musical revue titled Springtime. spanning 1868 to 1924 with hoop skirts bustle skirts and modern jazz styles. costumes and scenery by the Producing Company. rehearsals daily at the High School. Bala day set for December 10 in Marlboro.
Bishop Slattery will visit Trinity Church on Sunday November 30 to confirm a class of young people and adults. The Concord Woman's Club children’s day event, postponed from Monday, will now be held Friday November 28 in memory of Rev. Jaren B. Macdonald.
Education Week saw large crowds at Concord Schools with a packed High School evening session. Clergy, Parent-Teacher groups, Odd Fellows, Finance Committee and B P O E delegations toured the school plant gaining first hand information on pupil and teacher conditions.
Card of thanks extends appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness during recent bereavement. Signed by Miss Tynne and Martha Hekkala and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hekkala.
Concord Massachusetts Rev Gail Cleland pastor invites all for a Thanksgiving Day service at the First Parish Meeting House Thursday November 27 at 11 A M with Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone preaching. A second union service with Rev Cleland at 10 45 A M Sunday November 30 followed by Sunday School and Young People's Club at 12 M and 6 P M respectively.
Miss Dorothy Whitney presides as leader for a church fair at the Veteran Building on Wednesday December 3. Afternoon and evening entertainment feature a play by the Littleton dramatic talent group.
Walden Chapter of Royal Arch Masons met at the Masonic Temple with Excellent High Priest Edward B. Caiger presiding after a roast pork dinner at 7 P M. Comp. George H. Sweetman discussed his transcontinental automobile trip and the new corps of officers presented an impressive program.
The Rialto theatre on Main Street formerly the Riverside will open this Saturday, signaling a new era for local entertainment and offering a fresh venue for residents to enjoy films and performances.
John Flynn aged 76 died Tuesday morning at 11 at his daughter Mrs George Hack in 36 Arthur Street from a complication of disease. He leaves daughter Mrs Hack and son John W Flynn of Lincoln Maine. He worked in a Waltham mill recently after stints in Bedford and Maynard. Funeral at St Bridgetts Church at 9 A M Friday. Burial in family lot in Pennycooks New Hampshire cemetery.
Miss Adelaide Sims named master of Maynard Grange. Elected officers include Alton White overseer, Ida Swett lecturer, Gault lady assistant steward, Mabel Bishop secretary, Charles Shattuck treasurer, Mary Lawton chaplin, Irvin Howe gate keeper, Alce Howe Flora, Helen Gault Ceres, Alice Murray Pomona, and a three year member executive board Frank Sanderson. Delegates include Harry Ledgard pianist and the Howes to the state convention at Springfield December 9 to 11. Installation planned for the new year. A 22 member Maynard Epworth League delegation attended Clinton circuit meeting.
Rev Alfred W Stone ministers at Concord Jct Mass with a full Sunday schedule including 10 30 morning service 12 00 church school 3 00 junior society 6 00 senior and intermediate societies 7 00 evening service with Rev Smith Owen Dexter rector of Trinity Episcopal Concord Also Tuesday 7 30 midweek service and Wednesday 7 30 Ladies Missionary Society meeting
The sudden death of the Rev Loren Benjamin Macdonald of the First Parish Unitarian Church in Concord stunned the town. An illness began with indigestion and the church bell tolled as news spread through the community.
The Rev. longtime Concord pastor who served twenty nine years in the parish died after a life of civic effort and parish devotion. Born in Newport Nova Scotia he studied at Harvard Divinity and held pastorates in Ellsworth Wolfeboro Boston and finally Concord. He wrote Life in the Making and remained active in ministerial and charitable circles.
An untidy line of text reflects a historic acknowledgment of loyalty and ministry. It hints at a pastorate that offered courage and comfort, serving a community with faithful guidance and a lasting, valued friendship.
Former Alderman John P and his daughter Miss Dene attended the Milford funeral of Mrs. E Fitzgerald. Mrs. Fitzgerald died at her daughter’s home in East Milford. She leaves a daughter Mrs. Probaska and three sons William, Albert, and another son from St. Louis.
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