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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1920

Page

6

Bishop Confirms 175 at St Bridget's Boston Archdiocese

Confirmed class of 175 at St Bridget's Church with Bishop Joseph G. Anderson presiding. 95 girls, 80 boys, and nine adults participated as Rev. Edward F. Crowley Rev. Francis Jablonski Rev. Myles D. Kiley Rev. Edward W. Walsh and Rev. John J. Sweeney assisted. Silence, choir, and Benediction followed the rite.

Joseph G. Anderson Boston St Bridget’s Church Edward F. Crowley St. Bridgets Francis Jablonski St. Casimirs Christoas Myles D. Kiley Help of Christians Concorde Junction Edward W. Walsh St. Bridges John J. Sweeney St Bridget’s Nellie May Patrick H. Murphy Bishop Anderson Christ A. A. Hilforty William Scully

Maynard White Cross Guild Meeting Highlights Civic Talk

The Maynard White Cross Guild met at Cooperative Hall with 400 members and guests. Mrs Frank Scanlon of Boston spoke on Civic Responsibility urging women to register and exercise the vote. The program included readings and solos, with remarks on suffrage and American ideals.

White Cross Guild Cooperative. Hall Frank J. McCarron Frank Scanlon Milton Margaret Bre Civic Guild of Boston America Wilson League of Nations Thomas Kelley Hudson Helen Doyle Louis Sullivan John Moynihan Margaret Brent Guild Lord Baltimore Maryland

Rally Day at M. E. Church

Rally Day exercises at the Meth odist church followed Sunday services. A large congregation attended as the church was decorated and Harriet Prye gave a talk to Mrs Ida Parmenter, followed by a sermon or address by Su-

Methodiet Harriet Prye Ida Parmenter

Platner Weller dissolves and forms Platner and Lowell

The Platner Weller real estate firm dissolves its partnership and forms Platner and Lowell. They will operate from the old stand and invite friends to visit. Mr Lowell arrived from Massachusetts and quickly adapted to Florida life, earning the nickname Florida cracker.

Platner &Weller Platner and Lowell Lowell Massachusetts Florida Herald of Safety Harbor Bert Lowell Thompson Stant Lucerne

Congregational Church Schedules Spiritual Activities and Baptism

Rev BE N Atieh presides at a Sunday service on the theme Guarding Our Freedom from Galatians 5 11 with a morning worship 12m Sunday school and men's class at 12m Endeavor society at 4pm Young people's society at 6pm and an evening service at 7 featuring special music on When Truth and Friendship Conflict The sermon will be experiential and direct Doris Helene Larson child of Mr and Mrs Oscar Larson was baptized at the last Sunday morning service.

BE N. Atieh IJ Endeavor Society Young People's Society Doris Helene Larson Oscar Larson

Night School Opens at Local High School in November

The high school night courses start the first week in November with beginner to intermediate classes and a citizenship program. No teaching staff announcement yet. H F Bates returns as principal for another year with papers and naturalization assistance available.

Teaching Corp H. F. Bates

Miss Elizabeth Graham and Charles Miller Wed in New Haven

Miss Elizabeth Graham daughter of Mr and Mrs William Graham of Parker Street and Charles Miller a prominent New Haven merchant were married October 9 at the groom's home in New Haven. Mrs Miller is a popular young lady and dancer who has performed here and traveled with a troupe. They will reside in New Haven.

Elizabeth Graham William Graham Parker ‘St Charles Miller New Haven Miller New England

Local Red Cross names P J Sullivan chairman

P J Sullivan, former representative, has accepted the chairmanship of the local Red Cross committee with headquarters at his Main Street store. The drive starts Armistice Day November 11 and runs through Thanksgiving. A house to house canvass will renew old members and enroll new ones. Fifty percent of the membership fee is retained locally.

P. J. Sullivan Mainst

Property transfers and estate notices from local records

Papers passed this week convey land on Brown Street from Mrs Katherine Clark to Frank Sevksis with occupancy due the first of the month. Miss Mary A. McOwen appointed to attend Kelley, a teacher in Lowell. Miss Kesey died Sunday at her brother’s home in Beveriy.

J Brown Mra Katherine Clark Sevksis Bro Mary A. McOwen Kelley Lowell Kesey Boveriy

Concord Junction Social News and Local Notices

Dr W F Davis hosts Sunday guests with Mr and Mrs Hogan and Fred Waite enjoys his annual Tarat Co. vacation. Louise Lyons visits from the dental W T Davis. A newborn son to Mrs A Myette announced. Mes Eachern returns from Meriden. Thordenskjold Lodge 3S to hold whist party and dance October 23 in Hibernian hall. Carroll infant son dies at two days old at Deaconess hospital. Jeremiah Sheehan reception October 22 in Association hall 3 to 5 PM.

W. F. Davis Jonbw Counihan P Hogan Fred Waite Old Colony Tarat Co Louise Lyons W. T. Davis A Myette Eeniader Mas Eachern Meride Association Hall

Interesting meeting of the PTA at Harvey Wheeler School

The next PTA gathering at Harvey Wheeler School is set for Thursday night October 21 at 7 45 with Miss Mildred Ashley a nurse and State Public Health official as speaker. A Halloween party follows Monday October 25 at 8 with dancing and refreshments and admission 20 cents, 10 cents in costume.

Parent- Teachers’ Association Harvey Wheeler School Mildred Ashley Miss Ashley State Division of Public Health

Narrow escape after bicycle collision near Concord

Tony Macone had a narrow escape from serious injury Saturday evening when his bicycle was hit by a hopper machine owned and operated by a Chelsea man four miles below Concord. The Boston car was nearly demolished and the driver was found intoxicated. Macone and his companion were unharmed. they were towed back to Concord.

Tony Macone Chelsea Macone Watertown Concord Boston Mahone

Mitchell and Olsen Tie Knot in New Hampshire Wedding

Miss Ivy Mitchell daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Mitchell and John H Olsen son of Mr and Mrs Helmer Olsen were married May 16 1920 in New Hampshire. Rev Grenchey of the First Methodist church officiated. The bride wore white crepe de chine over silk with white satin slippers and carried white roses. Best wishes go with the couple.

Ivy Mitchell J. H. Mitchell John H. Olsen Helmer Olsen New Hampshire Grenchey First Methodist Church

Auction notices from Sher man farm and area sales

Auctioneer Otis H. Forbush advertises sales including 15 cattle 3 horses 150 hogs 100 poultry and farm stock at Eugene A Sher man Sudbury farm with 5 acres corn fodder 3 acres turnips 40 tons hay and a 2 ton Federal truck and Ford coupe. Other sales listed include Wellesley Oakland St Lexington Mass and Littleton farms with multiple cattle and farming equipment.

Eugene A. Sherman Sudbury Rd Otis H. Forbush Wellesley Oakland St.y Fred F. Walker Lexington Mass Harding Farm Bristol County Fair Segreganset Mags Kremer & McNiff Jon Littleton Newton Rd Mccarthy Porter

Portable orchard fruit picker on a wooden turntable platform

In Popular Mechanics the article describes a wooden platform mounted on a box bed wagon with a turntable and extending runway to lift and pivot a picker over four trees. A rope pulls the runway back to rotate the platform for position changes, enabling harvest from multiple trees with one horse drawing the machine.

Pepular Mechanics

Fertilizing with Nitrates in Orchard Practice

An orchard study suggests nitrates boost sod growth and fruit in some cases but are not a universal cure. At Purdue, fertilized trees underperformed non fertilized ones, indicating nitrate fertilizer may not always benefit fruit yield. Timing appears important as sprays were applied weeks before bloom.

Purdue

Easy to Propagate Grapes by Layering

Farmers bulletin 156 from the U S department of agriculture explains grape propagation by layering. It notes that covering part of the grape with earth causes roots to form, allowing transplantation later. The best start is early April and transplanting a year later.

Ofia Farmers’ Bulletin 156 United States Department of Agriculture

Cut Clover At Right Time For Seed Safety

For sweet clover, cut when about three fourths of seed pods darken. Dry or damp conditions during morning or evening cutting increase shattering. use racks to catch exposed seed and haul carefully to minimize loss.

Better Fruit Prices Boost Market Appeal for Strawberries Currants and Raspberries

Strawberries currants and raspberries fetch higher prices this year as growers report strong results. Few homes lack a single bush, and markets show widespread success with these fruits.

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