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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1921
Page
3
Local notes list residents visiting and returning from trips in Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The piece notes school openings changes in staff and area travel plus a few personal notices including births vacations and a fatal accident involving a hydroplane.
Funeral services for Lieut. James J. Mansfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mansfield of Bedford street, killed July 20 1913 at Chateau Thierry, were held at St Bernard's church with a requiem mass. The American Legion post named in his honor attended with Reformatory officers, military members, and relatives as the body was buried at St Bernard's cemetery after a three volley firing and taps.
In memory of Dr Howard P Swift who died July 1921 in his 36th year after a tubercular meningitis illness. Son of Dr John A Swift and Hetty Potter his ancestry includes De William Swift, surgeon on the Chesapeake. Harvard Malik 1909, Penn 1916, practiced in Concord Massachusetts, devoted to impure milk research and child welfare, died before continuing his lifelong cause.
Sunday school Rally Day planned for next Sunday September 1 following the morning service. Special exercises are arranged and a speaker has been secured. Rev G A Tewksbury pastor is currently at Exeter New Hampshire and resting as comfortably as can be expected.
The Unitarian Church schedules Rev L B Macdonald to speak on Sunday September 11. The preacher will present a topic reflecting on his experiences and journey, with emphasis on personal insights and spiritual reflection.
According to law notice is hereby given that Book No 20804 has been lost. Payment stopped. F Smith Jr Treasurer Concord Massachusetts August 10 1921.
The Hay L ama Gama club hosted a costume party at Betty McManus's home. Guests included Alice Boyden, Ann Hayes, Margaret Hutchinson, Mary McWalter, Isabelle Pelton, Thomas Dee, Benjamin Derby, Roderick Nagle, Norman Peterson, Leonard Smith. From 8 to 11 games and dancing kept excitement. light refreshments were served at 10 15.
In memory of Dr. Howard P. Swift who passed from this life in July this obituary highlights the great work he pursued through his life. The page also notes large sales at Lever's store on Main Street Maynard with clothing and furnishings advertised as the biggest in the area. There are small classified notices seeking a second-hand baby carriage and various livestock buyers along with a call to bolster local food production.
The Concord Junction Juniors beat Lincoln at Lincoln on Saturday September 3 to stay undefeated. Key players included Donaldson on the mound, Ryan and T Giles for Lincoln, and Fitzpatrick and McWilliams for Concord Junction.
Mary Mullaney returned from Jaffrey New Hampshire Kathleen Moullaney came back from York Beach Alice Dowling and Alice McManus enjoyed a Hampton Beach holiday Mrs George Walcott and daughter returned from a summer vacation Miss Margaret Fallon returned from Nantasket after several weeks Dewey enjoyed a vacation at Hampton Rose Wallace arrived in Concord to locate a business office on the old Dam in the L Anderson and Son block
The Concord high school freshman team begins fall practice with coach preparing players and a 20 man squad. Veteran leaders include captain Joseph Mullaney and Cyrus, with rookies forming most of the potential roster.
The historical book titled World wan couvant has been printed and is ready for delivery. It covers scenes in France and lists company officers led by Captain Michael J, with assignments and actions. Members who paid three dollars at Camp should contact at once for shipment.
The exchange shows a husband asking if he should die whether his wife would marry again and a discussion of the money he expects to leave. The dialogue focuses on worry about widowhood and future finances.
A fragmentary item notes a saying about versatility "by heck" tied to a mower and a remark on marrying Bim. The terse snippet hints at a rural dialect joke or proverb without clear event or characters beyond Bim.
John McCone returns from Canada. Richard and Mrs Dee visit from out of town over the holiday. Miss Katherine O'Brien returns from New York for two weeks. Edwardson buys a Ford touring car. Thomas Howard Jag takes a job on Sudbury road. Mr and Mrs B L Pratt and daughter Prisilla return from Long Beach Gloucester for several weeks. Ernest Waite visits Springfield relatives before a California trip. Mrs William Larmore boasts large tomatoes including a 15 16 pounder. West Concern and Wheeler schools open fall term with teachers for first second fifth and grades. Miss Page of Lexington leads first grade. Kathryn Alien of Chatham, NY takes second. Miss Clark Medfield leads fifth. Miss Davis Medfield leads sixth. George Nevans welcomes a son born last week at Deaconess. Mr and Mrs A Krukanis spend Labor Day with Lawrence relatives. Kathleen L McGill Marlboro teaches at Harvey Wheeler school.
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