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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1928

Page

5

Academy Opens Term With Record Enrollment

ORD Oct 73rl Academy opened its term with 150 students enrolled, up from last year’s 130. Boarding pupils return Tuesday for classes starting Wednesday morning. Four new instructors join an enlarged faculty including Miss Gere, Miss Morgan, and Mary Bradford, with sports duties added to Miss Marden.

Ord Rl Academy 3 Gere Museum of Fne Arts Y Morgan Mar~dden Mary Bradford Holyoke

Concord Councils Knights Of Columbus Install Officers

Deputy John J. Dono hue of Maynard installed Concord Council officers in Monument Hall last evening. Edward Sheehan was installed Grand Knight with Thomas J. McGahn Jr as Deputy Grand Knight and Ter rence J. McHugh recorder. James J. Loughlin became treasurer D. J. Sheehan Chancellor Thomas J. McGann warden Daniel C. Sullivan Outside Guard Joseph Dee Ad.

John J. Donohue Maynard Concord Council Knights of Columbus Monument Hall Edward Sheehan Thomas J. McGahn Jr Terrence J. McHugh James J. Loughlin D. J. Sheehan Thomas J. McGann Daniel C. Sullivan Joseph Dee

Henderson- Snelling marriage in Wayland residence

Mrs Walter B Henderson of Wayland announces the marriage of her daughter Jessica Henderson to Henry B Snelling son of Mrs Russell G Fesenden of Nine Acre Corner. The ceremony was held at the Henderson residence on Tower Hill Wayland. The bride is a graduate of Miss McClintock's school. Snelling is a Harvard 1921 graduate and member of the Porcelain and Variety clubs the Institute of 1770 and DKE.

Home Run wins hound class at Acton Fair dog show

The fine young walker foxhound named Home Run, owned by Dr. Charles A Cronin of Milford, captured all honors in the hound class at the Acton Fair dog show held Saturday September 29.

Charles A. Cronin Milford Acton Fair

Maynard Society Notes Aims to Join Two Gifts

Invitations are out for the marriage of Dorothy Ballou daughter of Mrs. Marion Ballou Hudson and Roy Stoddard Hudson. The ceremony will be performed Oct. 12 at the Unitarian church Hudson. Thomas Hayes injured at work in the Assabet mill two weeks ago is convalescing at his home on Acton street. A White Cross Guild meeting will be held Sunday evening at Cooperative hall with Mrs. Joseph Dineen as program chair.

Dorothy Ballou Marion Ballou Hudson Roy Stoddard Unitarian Church Thomas Hayes Assabet Acton Street White Cross Guild Cooperative Hall Joseph Dineen

Concord News Highlights Split Races and Local Events

Democratic Senator Walsh and Republican B Loring Young have spoken at Concord High School graduations in the past years. Mrs F DeHart Houston sails from Boston on the Laconia, plans London Paris and Munich visit before November. Rev Dr Cleland preached Silent Voices at Trinitarian Church with Elmer Mode and Evelyn Barnes among the musicians. A missionary play by Concord girls in South Acton is noted. Bob Asbjornsen of the Red Sox had two hits in Cleveland in the final AL game. Maggie Whitney’s Kindergarten opens with strong enrollment.

Boul United States David J. Walsh B. Loring Young Massachusetts House of Representatives Concord High School F. DeHart Houston Elm Terrace Boston Laconia Red Sox

Concord Woman to Attend Conference

Mrs. Smith O. Dexter of Concord has been named an associate of the Church Home Society of Boston and invited to represent her parish at a Regional Conference in the crypt of the Cathedral Church of St Paul in Boston. The gathering will include more than 200 clergy from the Diocese and members of the Diocesan Council and the Church’s Department of Social Service.

Smith O. Dexter Elm Street Concord Church Home Society of Boston Episcopal Church Massachusetts Parih Catheda Church of St Paul Boston Toay Department of Social Service

Meeting of Middlesex A O H in Concord Publicized

The Middlesex County A O H executive board held a Sunday meeting in Monument hall Concord Center with 250 attendees. Officials urged divisions to meet the nearly $3000 county quota for the Irish college in Rome as Rev. William Finnick and speakers from Lowell Malden and Waltham addressed the gathering along with an Irish music program and dances.

Middlesex Monument Hall Rome William H. Finnick St. Bernard’s Church Concord Center John Donnelly Jas. O'Sullivan Lowell

Cody Champion Crowned Concord Golf Champion

Michael Cody Jr. won the Concord Country Club title by defeating David A. Baldwin 8 up and 6 to play after 36 holes.

Cody Michael Cody Jr Concord Country Club David A. Baldwin

Football at Middlesex clash at Concord on Saturday

The Boston Trade School football eleven travels to Concord to face the Middlesex School eleven on the Middlesex gridiron this Saturday afternoon in a regional matchup.

Middlesex Boston Trade School Concord Middlesex School

First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Activities

Sunday service at 10 45 a m with lesson subject Unreality Sunday school also at 10 45 a m Testimonial meeting weekly Wednesday at 7 45 Reading room hours 2 to 5 p m in the church edifice

First Church OF Christ Scientist Concord First Church of Christ, Scientist Monument Square

Beautiful Brown Shoes at Rickles'

Rickles' Shoe-Store in Maynard advertises a selection of brown shoes by Ahanna a MASS. The brief notice highlights available styles and pricing for shoppers.

Rickles Maynard Ahanna

Flannery Named Concord High Football Manager

Francis Flannery has been elected manager of the Concord High School football team to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Franklin Prescott. Captain William McCarthy was absent from practice last week due to tonsillitis.

Flannery Francis Flannery Concord Franklin Prescott William McCarthy

Concord High School Athletics Association Elects Officers

At the Concord High School Athletic Association meeting in Eaton Hall, officers for the coming year were named. President Gordon Fason, Vice President Mary Dalton, Secretary Charles Garrett, Treasurer Edward Lamb, Assistant Treasurer Helen Fahey, all from the high school faculty. Edith Rogers named girls field hockey manager, Francis Channery football captain, Edward Hanley baseball captain.

Concord Concord High School Athletic Association Eaton Hall Gordon Fason Mary Dalton Charles Garrett Edward Lamb Helen Fahey Edith Rogers Francis Channery Edward Hanley

Concord Church Activities Schedule With Interim Rector

In Concord Massachusetts Rev. Smith O Dexter rector and Rev Richard T Loring Jr curate coordinate services. From Oct 4 to Oct 12 schedule lists choir rehearsals Boy Scouts Holy Communion and sermons. Until Mr Dexter returns Mr Loring will preach at 11 o’clock service and Rev Robert Wer chaplain of the Massachusetts Reformatory will conduct the 8:30 service Sundays.

Concord Mass Smith O. Dexter Richard T. Loring Rhearsal Dexter Loring Robert Wer Massachusetts Reformatory

Church Aid Society Opens Fall Session at Trinity

The Church Aid Society of Trinity Episcopal Church opened its Fall season with a joint meeting with the Women's Auxiliary in the Parish House. The main activity was sewing articles for the parish fair planned for October.

Church Aid Society Church Aid Society of Trinity Episcopal Church

State D.A.R. At Swampscott Meet Opens October 4

Concord October 3 The Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution plan a two day meeting at the New Ocean House Swampscott with State Regent Mrs James Charles Peabody presiding Boston Tea Party Hannah Goddard Chapter Brookline and Hannah Winthrop Chapter Cambridge hosting Mrs Alfred J Brousseau will attend both afternoon session and banquet Oct 4 Gaspar G Bacon State Senator will speak on Government and the Citizen Miss Jennie Moseley hospital chair will supervise banquet A second session Friday features talks by state chairmen on their work

Concord Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution New Ocean House Swampscott James Charles Peabody Boston Hannah Goddard Brookline Hannah Winthrop Cambridge Alfred J. Brousseau Gaspar G. Bacon Jennie G. Moseley Hospital

King's Daughters Meet in Vestry of First Parish

The King's Daughters of the First Parish gathered yesterday afternoon in the vestry of the First Parish meeting house. Hostesses Mrs. Frederick S. Millett and Mrs. Charles F. Tolman assisted at the event.

Frederick §S. Millett Charles &. Tolman

Europe tour illustrated at Chapel lecture by Rev Dr Cleland

In the Chapel of the Trinitarian Congregational Church Rev Dr Gail Cleland presented the third in a series of illustrated lectures on Europe. He shared scenes from his recent travels with Mrs Cleland including Ips Lake Lucerne Milan Florence Venice St Marks Campanile Bridge of Sighs and related art treasures.

Gail Cleland Europe Cleland Ips Lake Lucerne Milan Florence Venice St. Mark’s Campanile Bridge of Sighs

Gowen to Speak at Concord Board of Trade Meeting

Alfred Y. Gowen will address the Concord Board of Trade at Eaton Hall High School Thursday evening. Gowen advocates altering and improving the Mill Dam and owns substantial local property. The event, chaired by President Edward B Caiger, promises clear exposition and discussion.

Concord Concord Board of Trade Eaton Hall Edward B Caiger Alfred Y. Gowen

Coldest Tuesday Morning Frost Hits Concord

Concord recorded its coldest Tuesday morning with a 27 degree reading, two degrees below Monday. Monday’s high reached 59 with a 32 degree drop overnight and a heavy white frost observed, per United States Weather Bureau observer Fred A Tower.

Concord Fred A Tower United States Weather Bureau

Concord Art Centre Hosts First Regional Exhibition

The Concord Art Centre on Lexington Road opened this week with about twenty artists contributing works in a debut exhibit. Notable painters and sculptors from the Association are joined by Boston architects and Concord residents submitting watercolors and drawings.

Concord Art Centre Concord Lexington Road Boston

Harvest events at Trinitarian Congregational Church

The Trinitarian Congregational Church lists a harvest supper on Thursday at 6 30 p m with Mrs E L Tuttle chairing and Elsie Rose Hubbard as soloist. Rally Day activities occur Sunday with morning worship and a sermon on Our Sacred Trust. Midweek services feature guest speakers from India Colorado and Boston.

Trinitarian Congregational Church Gail Cleland E.L. Tuttle Elsie Rose Hubbard Boy Scouts Our Germany W. Edward Lamb John X. Miller India Frank L. Moore Colorado Frederick Harlan Page Boston

Ten points of Al Smith for President Club Concord letter

A Concord Massachusetts letter to the Enterprise asks for publication of the Al Smith for President Club ten points issued in Concord. Signed by John B Lynch secretary, the club urges wide circulation and requests publication in all editions and a faced-forward column.

Concord Massachusetts The Enterprise Marlborough al Smith Boltr President Club John B. Lynch

Ten Points for Alfred Smith Presidential Candidacy

The Al Smith for President Club adopts ten reasons backing Governor Alfred E. Smith for president. The list praises his stance on prohibition enforcement, his four-term governorship, leadership, knowledge of law and finance, and his aim to empower popular government and aid the struggling masses. It references his qualities as a statesman and his vision for national economic reform.

al” Smith President Club Alfred B. Smith New York United States Alfred E. Smith

National Credit System for Community Bonds Plan

Bradford Peck outlines a self owned national credit system turning communities into corporate bodies. Through non transferable coupon currency and daily transaction records, individuals would receive income from services and property, with government functions and payroll managed by the community treasury.

Treasury Department Treasury National Organization of Community Trusts Bradford Peck College, St., Lewiston

Concord High Opens 1928 Football Season Versus Gardner

Concord High School launches its 1928 football season with a home game against Gardner High. Coach William McCardy leads the team with Francisery manager Norman Drameers and Frank J. Cooging on the faculty as coaches.

Concord Gardner High Oe Emerson Playon William McCardy Cain Francis”ery Norman Drameers Frank J. Cooging

George Gardner Buys New Buick Sedan

George Gardner recently purchased a new Buick sedan adding a fresh addition to his vehicle collection. The sale marks Gardner's continued consumer updates this quarter.

George Gardner

West Concord Woman's Club meeting hosts talk on suffrage

The W. T. A. held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. Guy Fernalds home on Himestreet. Miss Margaret Manning, Fernalds sister, returned from a Europe trip where she attended in July the World Woman's Christian Union convention at Lausanne and spoke with illustrations. The program stressed the importance of winning the vote for women at the forthcoming collection.

Guy Fernald Himestreet Misa Margaret Manning Fernald Europe World Woman's Christian Oneal Union Lausanne

Concord notes and social events color local scene

The West Concord precinct reports a large voter list addition at the Fire Station during the Monday meeting. Nearby groups including the Willow Rebekah lodge and Concord Council No. 287 Mi. plan social activities such as whist parties in Monument Hall on October 11 and October 15. Local residents update on hospital admission and home moves as Daniel Lapham and family settle into a new residence on Central Street.

Fred Taylors Thom Frawley Ter Kelley Yakirs Concord Acronim Rena Alice Carpenter Ha New York Board of Registrars West Concord Yibyi Willow Rebekahle Helts Millicent Bevson George Roberts John Merrill Allen Kenndily Florida Paul Delany Mass General’ Hospital

Rally Day Observed at Union Church

Union Church marks Rally Sunday with morning service at 10 30 featuring a sermon The Great Decision. Church School programs start at noon, followed by Christian Endeavor activities. Evening services begin at seven with an illustrated lecture and Boy Scouts gathering. Junior Society meets Friday afternoon.

Bruce Bardon Tevin Boy Scouts Ustal’ Allseven Ladies’ Union Weirs

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