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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1933
Page
2
Mr. Conant delivers a vivid, clear recital with personal scenes that leave audiences with strong impressions as he speaks in an auditorium setting. Mrs. Thomas chairs refreshments while a Mint chairman oversees arrangements amid a muted response.
Mortgagee Ames Savings Institution will sell at public auction the mortgaged premises described as Lot 187 on the Great Park Plan in Maynard. The lot fronts 60 feet on O'Moore Avenue and 100 feet along the rear, totaling about 6 or 7 square rods, per recorded plan. The sale follows a mortgage dated and recorded in the Sout District and aims to satisfy the loan secured by the property.
The report recalls a Sunday service at Union Church with Rev W Stone and choir. The event featured hymns such as Praise the Lord O Jerusalem, Creation for Sheeittse, and The Sheaves, with Miss Nina Ruble and Miss Dorothy among participants.
A note from Laura A to thank all who contributed to the project. The message expresses gratitude for support and collaboration from readers friends and supporters.
The West Peab Co-Operative Bank mortgagee will offer at public sale the real estate in Bedford Middlesex described as 19152 square feet with a dwelling and outbuildings. Sale is subject to prior liens taxes and assessments with $500 cash at purchase. Present holder Ralph Braith treasurer. Nov 22 29 Dec 6.
The West Concord Woman's Club will meet Friday December 1 at Warner Hall. Mrs T Gordon Burches, Massachusetts State Federation Division of Cooperation with War Veterans, will speak with Mrs Harold E Gibbs as chairman. Roger Walker will sing solo and tea will follow.
The King's Daughters gathered at the Moa Frederick S. Millett home on Tuesday November 20 with 36 members. They sewed and enjoyed sandwiches and chocolate provided by hostesses Mrs. Charles F Tolman and others. Plans were made to pack the annual Christmas boxes at the December 19 meeting at the First Parish Meeting House Vestry.
Jackson R. Garrett of Barretts Mill Road completed a bust of President Roosevelt in Washington and presented it to the chief executive before Roosevelt departed for Warm Springs Georgia. Observers deem the likeness excellent as Garrett has long worked in the Capitol City on this sculpture.
The article notes a December 14 event at the Meeting House with a vestry theme. A speaker will present a $100 lecture, showcasing 6000 pictures and many motion slides from Labrador as part of the honor for Sir Grenfell and his mission.
The VFW auxiliary weekly whist party at VFW quarters Friday night was well attended. Door prize went to Mrs. Wolfe. Prizes were awarded to Dorothy Hendrickson, Mrs. Williams Reid, Jennie Pascarella, Linnie Hodgdon, John Hanson, Agnes Anderson, William Jones, Margaret Boothroyd, E W Matson, Mrs. Filen ce Brooks, Eleanor Moreau, and others.
Park School of Brookline dominated a one sided game defeating the opposing outfit 25 to 0. The Park squad controlled the field throughout, sealing the shutout with a strong defense and steady offense.
Fragments indicate a repair operation involving Peter Bent Brigham and associate parties is delayed by about a month. The text mentions a location near Commonwealth Avenue and Wet Concord, with Warren Lie and Atmonwealth linked to the picket line.
The Ladies Union of Concord Union Church held an all day sewing session in the G parlor for the annual fair to be held Friday December 8. President Mrs S Thompson Blood chaired activities with a noon lunch and afternoon tea. Hostesses included Mrs Frank Hewitt Mrs H Earle Holden Mrs Albert J Hicks Mrs Henry Hawley Mrs Frank C Leighton and Mrs Andrewsen.
The Catholic Daughters of America West Concord chapter met at Odd Fellows Hall with Miss Elizabeth Connell presiding. They voted to hold the Main Street Fair in West Concord and set December 5 for the next meeting. The annual Christmas party is scheduled for December 19 with Mrs. ana Christian as chair.
The 4H handicraft group met Wednesday under Percy Kelley. Officers elected include president Rob Wiee and secretary Harold Gibbs with reporter Harold Gibbs. Philip Vanderhoot spoke on 4 H. Meetings set for 4 PM each Monday.
Rev Matthew A Vance directs a twelve member cast in a dramatized reading of The Other Wise Man by Van Dyke. Ralph Smith leads in the production to be presented at St Mark's church on December 10.
The Maynard Dramatic Club rehearses a three act play titled Another Language featuring Ruth Finn William Iaig Walter RB Denniston Beatrice Jor Jorden Huldah Taylor Lessie William Mann Helen Harold Taylor and Guyerrie in key roles.
The Concord Massachusetts First Parish will hold Sunday services December 3 with Rev. Edward P. Daniels preaching on A Reverence for Life. The choir led by Miss Annie M. Faunce will perform Bach antiphons and organ works. The Elm Street parish hosts the Men’s Parish Association meeting December 6 with sewing for the Red Cross, a box luncheon, and a book review.
A program featuring folk songs from many nations was held at Concord on Wednesday. Gordon’s knowledge of this diverse repertoire impressed attendees as the performance showcased intimate cultural connections through song.
The regular weekly drill of the Artillery was held Monday night. The period covered close order drill advanced gun drill and a demonstration. Paylor vane Bens and Forward McGrath were discharged.
Hester High writes to James E. King of Maynard High about a protest by Hudson High that was sustained by secretary William Sprague. The Middlesex game forfeited to Winchester, making Winchester the champions.
A Somerville visitor John B. led as high scorer and first Di winner at the Thursday New Whist party hosted by the Concord Lodge of Elks under Lovell Pp. George and Harold Tompkins in Concord Hall. Prize winners included Mrs. Manley Boyce Mrs. De Tobin Carl Hokanson Harold Wellington Mrs. Fanny Peterson and several others with a consolation prize to Mrs. W. Fitzgerald and special prizes to Mrs. Carl Johnson James Deacon and Edward Dempsey.
Vice President Diot R. Harvard presid ed the weekly Concord Rotary Club luncheon at the Colonial Inn with Herbert A Brown of Middlesex County Extension Service sharing experiences in Scotland. The Concord Club later visited the Lexington Rotarians on Monday.
About a dozen tables of bridge players enjoyed a jolly afternoon at Warner hall. The event benefited the Concord Woman's Club with Frank A. Cleaves as chairman and helpers Harold Gibbs Mrs Harold Gale and Irving B Duren. Prizes were decorative jars filled with nuts and a social hour followed the games with coffee and sandwiches served.
The Past Noble Grand's Club of Willow Rebekah Lodge honored Mrs. Frank S. Walker at her new West Concord home 16 Central Street with a metal basket of birch wood and a large bouquet of chrysanthemums, presented by Miss Esther Leighton.
Reported by Concord sources the cast of The Queen's Husband works through a rigorous rehearsal schedule. The company meets several times weekly to shape scenes and timing as opening approaches.
In a heated week final, the Bees and Hibernians battled to close the gap with the Minute Men. The scoring hovered around even lines as Columbus pressed the pace, edging into the lead totals to 138 over 134 for the rival squad.
A fragmentary notice indicates a closet item at the Concord Antiquarian House is set for Sunday. Details on time and actions are unreadable in the text.
Wednesday firefighters were summoned to a rubbish fire in swamp land near the rear of Macone Bros Garage on Lowell Street. The incident followed district chatter about a blaze touching structures and vegetation in Concord.
Sunday service at 10 46 with sermon God the Only Cause. Sunday school at 10 45. Wednesday testimonial meeting 1 45. Reading room hours 2 to 5 pm on weekdays and holidays. Text I am the Lord your Holy One creator of Israel your King Isaiah 43 16. Legion Sermon cites Bible passages about power and glory.
Company H reported a jewelry sale event conducted during the evening. Details indicate a nighttime sale transaction with items valued by attendees and staff notes on accessibility and timing.
The Civil Works Administration funds a project run by the Middlesex County Extension Service to clear pests and invasive trees. Albert A ton is supervisor as foremen are chosen in 45 towns with work starting soon and ending February 16.
The Wm H. O'Brien Real Estate Agency, 47 Great Road, lists a house on Park Street. Harry Keefe is referenced in the sale notice with details about ownership and service dates.
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Moody observed their 52nd wedding anniversary Friday November 8 at Hillside Farm Concord. The Moody couple wed at Hillside Farm by Rev Henry M Grout. Mr Moody a deacon and active Trinitarian Congregational Church member and longtime financier in several local firms. They have a daughter Marion Fairbanks and two grandsons James and Harold Fairbanks. Mrs Moody helped found the Concord Woman's Club in 1889.
A union Thanksgiving service is planned at the First Meeting House at 9 o clock tomorrow. Rev Alfred W Stone will preside. Dr Frank W Clelland and Rev Charles Russell Peck will read, with Rev Edward Byiels providing organ music. The choir will sing a program including Bach and Handel pieces and Psalms.
At the annual meeting held in Warner Hall West Concord officers for the Prison Officers Association of the Massachusetts Reformatory were elected. Charles M. of Concord presided with Martin Milligan as vice president Philip Foulvey James Lyons treasurer Brundage and Leo O Malley named to key posts including legislative fee.
The Parish Church school held its Thanksgiving Sunday observance with the children participating in the Pilgrim themed program. The event reflected on early settlers and gratitude.
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