14 Oct 1937
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1937
Page
1
A community meeting scheduled for Tuesday at Averee Hall will address local officers and a new commander. In the lead up, Avenging Clans planned a turkey supper before the meeting, with officials from Lowell and surrounding areas noted amid disrupted briefs.
Town of Concord public notice dated October 11, 1937 issued by clerk Rix details an upcoming meeting or action. The readable fragment confirms official clerical processing and a formal notice to residents.
Concord Enterprise lists church activities lectures and public meetings for October 16 to 21 including Evangelical Free Church choir rehearsal Trinity Church confirmation class football game Concord High vs Maynard at Emerson Playground sermon by Rev Phineas Kennedy Albanian lecture at West Concord Union Church and various club gatherings with a town hearing on moving picture permits and charity events at the Lunenburg meeting note.
Dr. Ruhl J. Bartlett of Tufts College will lead a 15 lecture program on international affairs sponsored by the Concord Teachers' Club. Sessions run Wednesdays in the High School Auditorium from October 27, with a small fee for the full course. Registration through Miss Hartnett at the Harvey Wheeler School, West Concord, by calling Concord 2B/W between 9 and 4.
Carl Wright and Mr. Wiser of the Toby House East Acton attend the Antiques Exposition in New York. Dealers and collectors from many countries display old American glass and other collections. A church meeting notes a report and tea event on October 5 with talks planned for October 21.
A public illustrated address will feature Dr Perkins detailing the second Buff Antarctic expedition. He collected a valuable biological collection, 2000 photographs, and 6000 feet of film in Antarctica. Easter Island carvings and Galapagos visits are noted. Tickets at Thorpe's Shoe Store or Richardson's Drug Store.
The Concord Garden Club held its annual meeting at 3 PM yesterday at Mrs Buckley Wheeler’s home. Nominating chair Mrs Robert J M Bowen announced nominees and officers were elected for the year including vice president Mrs Richard Jene and recording secretary Mrs Edward Morse Jr. Board members include Mrs Wheeler, Mrs Berkeley Wheeler, Mrs Henry Keyes, and others. The Concord High School girls hockey eleven played Watertown High School girls at Watertown this afternoon.
Mrs. Brown a longtime Concord business leader born 1859 in Connecticut advanced to president of the B. W. Brown Company, sold the business in 1917, and remained active in horticulture and the First Parish Church. She died in 1914 leaving four children and eight grandchildren. funeral at Concord First Parish Church.
Several members of the Legion Auxiliary attended the joint installation at the Hudson post last week, joining ceremonies and cordial greetings with Legionnaires.
The Barrett line from October Farm near Monument Street traces marriages from Joseph Barrett to Rebecca Minot in 1701 and their descendants through John Barrett, John Jr, Joel and others. It notes William Brewster’s ornithology collection on the farm, the 1986 publication October Farm, and Harvard Press’s 1937 Concornal River.
All American Legion members will honor National Commander George A. Landini, first Mass. native to hold the position. Details available from Commander Landini of the James J. Mansfield Post in Canton.
The Rev. Phineas B Kennedy from Kortcha Albania will preach at 10:45 a m Sunday at West Concord Union Church. He and his wife are touring the United States after recently arriving from Albania. At 7 30 p m Sunday he will lecture on Albania with stereopticon slides. Public is invited and expects a large attendance amid Albania news.
Miss Mary Keating, respected Concord citizen, died at home Tuesday morning. Daughter of John and Mrs Keating, she lived abroad twice in service of a lady. Survived by nephews Edward Mara of Lexington James J Mara and Frank L Mara of Concord and niece Mrs Bernard McGrath. Funeral services were held at St Bernard Church today.
Two inmates at the Massachusetts State Reformatory escaped Tuesday around 11 80 a.m. while on outside duty. Adrien Raymond, 19, of 195 Lowell Street, Bristé Superior Court convict, and Antony Britto, 18, of 9 Curtis Street Salem, both serving five year indeterminate sentences for larceny and related offenses, were last seen headed toward the woods. Acton officers and dozens of state guards swarmed the area, inspecting vehicles and area woods as searches continued.
Knights of Columbus hosted a Columbus Day Eve dance at Armory attracting many attendees. The event featured traditional dancing in a lively, old fashioned style with decor and merriment, while remarks noted strong practicability and community spirit.
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