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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1927
Page
3
The article describes a society planning its first special dance for October with proceeds to benefits. It notes ticket sales, venue capacity, and a gala program featuring vaudeville artist Steatirnad Visocchium and a Lyceum concert. Community Italians participate in planning.
A Friday evening event drew about two hundred people as a community group hosted a brisk, home cooked supper. The second act featured a lively minstrel segment that delighted the audience and showcased local talent.
The Bedford Nis Pfeiffer, president of the Branch Parent Association, attended a three day convention and offered congratulations on an adoption. The event also noted a reception for the Rev Rabbi, pastor of the First Church Unitarian, with other locals in attendance.
Lillian E. Frost Lilian J Prost wife of Frost died Saturday October 22 in North Acton Wing after a long illness. Besides her husband she leaves children Mrs Jon Stow Sherman New Allan Lillian and Gary. Funeral service was held Monday at Acton Centre Cemetery with ferris and daughters and Prisila of Were Sunday guests at Mrs Mary Foley street.
Fragmentary ad notes Sudbury dairy staff at H P Sons certified milk for four years. Mentions lodging needs for light housekeeping and a room to let. References to box number and contact details, with stray notes on sewing and phone contact.
The Walden R. A Chapter installed its newly elected and appointed officers at the Masonic Temple after a chicken pie supper directed by Mrs. Duncan G. Chapman. Rt. Ex. George E. Fisher presided, assisted by Ex James H. Gilligan as captain of the Host, with William H. Davis named High Priest and a full slate of officers listed.
After a second period Reet ean 8 touchdown a blocked kick and Leatherbee run set Middlesex up. In the third quarter Middlesex threatened but Groton held White dropped to his 19 yard line and drop-kicked for the final three points. Miss Evelyn Smith at Punkatassett farm recovering fan operation at Emerson hospital.
Hart Kitchener Lodge Sons of St George held the first of five whist parties at Odd Fellows hall on Monday night with many tables in play. Top scorers included Mrs Blanchard Weaver Mrs Elizabeth Hart John Webster and George ad. Counters were Albert Reynolds and Alford Axford. Next event is November 14 as the town series seeks the champion player.
The Concord Woman's Club met Monday afternoon in Town Hall with guests including town officers interested in almshouse matters. Francis Bardwell, State Superintendent of Almshouses, delivered the talk. Tea was served during the social hour, chaired by Mrs. G. Walter Vialle.
The High School track team has entered the inaugural Northeastern indoor meet to be held February 4 at the Boston YMCA gym. Brighton, Quincy, Leominster and Boston College High Schools have also accepted invitations. Old Concord hosts an open house Saturday with a noon to 2 PM dinner, vestry events, choir practice, and old time dancing on the village green.
Loyal Assabet Lodge Manchester Unity installed officers at Masonic Hall on Wednesday. Inducted were Harold Taylor as noble grand Nathaniel Davis as vice grand Joseph Brown as R G Albert Axford as L S N G William Cole as RS V CG George Brown as L S V G Frank Seckels as financial secretary Fred Hayward as treasurer Isaac Binks as elective secretary William Newman as deacon? hottis Emerson inside guard Joe Deel outside guard
The Cloverdale Troop and Pomposeticut Troop gave an evening entertainment at the Congregational church on a Monday night. The program featured the playlet Maker of Dreams with Jane Boicourt Micahor Law son Doris Mawson on piano solos by Ellen Killiien and Elien Wwin nikka readings by Edith Frances and others, songs by the girls led by Jane Boicourt. Refreshments were served by the Community committee.
The Concordation School second football eleven faces Newton High intermediate on Emerson Playground this afternoon. Interclass games begin tomorrow with Freshmen versus Sophomores and Junior versus Senior Friday, with winners meeting for the championship.
Concord High School lost to Hudson High 20 to 8 after Tompkins raced 70 yards for Concord’s only score. Hudson dominated with three touchdowns and a late kick, aided by a Concord offside on a goal attempt.
Middlesex School defeated Groton School 9 to 2 in an upset at Groton on Saturday afternoon. A safety followed a blocked punt by Marbel after a kickoff near the Groton goal line, setting the decisive points early in the game.
Howard Tracy, Miss Eleanor Hall and Miss Portia Hardy visited in Portland Maine meeting Gladys Grant and Clyde Tracy. Fred Dufour praised for daily work at Boston and Maine Railroad as family celebrates his 76th birthday with relatives from Leominster and Arlington. A double celebration marks granddaughter’s birthday on October 20. Tenement changes announced as Shaw and Hohar relocate and renovate. Pendergast family welcomes a baby boy born Wednesday at Emerson Hospital Concord.
At a Wednesday evening meeting the Winona Rebekah lodge board elected Ada Durkee as noble grand Mable Morrison as vice grand Rachael Haynes recording secretary Nancy Chaffin financial secretary Ethel Gotan as treasurer Grace Checkering and Mr Cobleigh as conductor Beasle (Beasley) were listed among the officers.
Boxing writers rate Phil Scott as a rising challenger to Gene Tunney. Scott, 6'3" and 200 pounds with a strong left hand, impresses scouts with speed and reach. An injury to Paolino Urdinham sidelines him, boosting Scott's chance to rise in the elimination tourney by next spring.
A Cambridge event installed officers led by Mrs Caroline Munsey and suite, with several L S and R S listed among attendees. A chicken pie supper served at 6 30 by Mrs Rose Grimes and assistants. Miss Alexandra Bowlby and Mr Bowlby of Watertown attended as guests, along with a past deputy of Winona lodge Mrs Loring of Concord.
Mrs Clarence Frost died at her home in North Acton on Saturday evening October 22.
Halloween dancing party set for next Saturday October 29 at 8 pm in the town hall. Nautical Garden Orchestra and WEE favorites provide music under Acton Grange auspices with Halloween attractions and ample fun for all. big crowd expected.
George Weaver shot his first fox of the season this week a fine red fox weighing 12 pounds he also shot 15 foxes last season in total.
London reports Britain will pay 10000 dollars annually to four English aeroplane clubs to boost public interest in flying and private ownership. The light airplane movement grows among Britain's social set with more young women than men joining. The plan aims to let members own shares in planes, paying club fees or installments for use, with ownership transferring to shareholders once costs are covered.
A fragment indicates Berlin has chosen a team to represent the city abroad. Details on the event, date, and participants are not available in the readable text.
The Worcester conference Unitarian Christian societies held a meeting on October 27. Attendees included Mr and Mrs JL M Frye Mrs Frank Smith Mr A Hartwell Miss BE Bassett and Miss A O Boyce Mr and Mrs James Lawrence of Boston visited relatives in town on Sunday.
George Whitcomb drives a Chevrolet at Katgate Company. Misses Getride and Sadie Kane host visitors from Clinton. Notre Dame Society hosts Hallowe'en party at Elks Hall for members and friends. William McQuillan remains ill at home on O’Neil Street. Mrs Mary Hogan and daughter Genevieve return from six weeks in Calais Me. Mrs Lillian Betes visits relatives in New York. Auxiliary 20 meets in GVAR quarters with social after business. Ralph E and John W Manning Post Auxiliary hosts Whist in High Street quarters. Wayland High visits Hughes High Saturday. John Bellamy House re-shingled with new piazza added. Mr and Mrs A Shaw visit friends in Pittsfield. Allen Beasette operates Hudson House barber parlors. Alterations ongoing on Captain Ratny Hurlburt’s house on O’Neil Street. Chesséy Basel returned from Rutland Street after two weeks at Clinton hospital. Beasette noted as Hudson House proprietor.
Marlboro High School star quarterback James Nevins was suspended after alleged age misstatement. Principal Merrill declined further comment citing school policy while records at City Clerk Murphy’s office suggest Nevins was born November 24, 1906, raising questions about eligibility under rules prohibiting players over 20.
Invitations to the Third New England Conference were mailed by the New England Council for November 17 and 18 in Springfield. Pres Henry T.G. Dyson of Industrial Associates Hudson plans to attend. The Springfield Chamber of Commerce expects 2,500 attendees across two days with special sessions on agriculture industry and recreational resources.
Officers elected for Columbia lodge Degress of Honor were installed last night in Cochran. President Mrs Elizabeth A Ross and her suite from Water town presided. A beef pie supper preceded the ceremony. Committee in charge included Mrs Bessie Kidston Mrs Addie E Lyman Mrs Susan Jones and Mrs Mabel Reerts. New officers include President Mrs Carrie L Locke Marlboro First vice president Mrs Margaret Mann Metboro Second vice president Mrs Adelaide Connolly past president Mrs Mary Berry recording secretary Mrs Myra A Calden financial secretary Mrs Alice Wilson treasurer Mrs Addie B E Lyman warden Mrs Hassie F Osterhout inside guard Mrs Mabel Roberts outside guard Mrs Sn Ban Jones.
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