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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1929
Page
3
Harvest Sale to be held at Concord Union of the Trinitarian Congregational Church on Saturday October 5. There will be a rambling display of first class foods and dainties, with bargains. Louise Price leads the furniture and food, while Mrs. J W Gee coordinates vegetables. Transport help sought for items to the church.
Wilkins presided at the Royal Arch Chapter annual gathering in the Masonic Temple. A memorial for Walter Carlson was read and annual reports were presented. Damon of West Com was chosen as the acirian for the War committee.
Ten B. Goddard of West Concord and others are named as officers welcoming An installation ceremony is scheduled for next month with Ex. Duncan G Chapman of Lincoln as secretary. Ex. Henry Cam District Deputy Grand Master of the Phi ri District will preside assisted by Grand Captain of the Host Walter Whittemore.
Fragmentary text notes a choir rehearsal scheduled on Friday with scattered words about departments and locations. No clear names or events are identifiable.
At West Concord Union Church activities begin with choir rehearsal on Tuesday at 7 p m and Sunday service at 10 30 a m when the pastor preaches Life a Vapor A children’s sermon Get Set is offered. The Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor groups meet with other youth societies on Monday and Tuesday features the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union at 7 30 p m in the Vestry. Midweek service is 8 45 p m with Standing Committee at W A Rodday’s. Wednesday opens the Ladies Missionary Society season and Thursday hosts a Senior Christian Endeavor social.
The Brockton fair track hosts a high speed race with Keech and two other drivers killed in separate incidents. Safety measures are emphasized as organizers plan to protect about 100000 spectators during the Brockton fair races with careful crowd control and track readiness.
Members met last night with Mrs Annie M Houghton presiding. Mrs Everard described her trip titled A Trip to Cuba, a program she presented last year. The session also referenced events from the Spanish War convention tour.
West Acton items note Jesse Briggs family to occupy a recently vacated apartment and new tenants coming soon. Other brief items cover Tufts enrollment, trips to Winthrop Maine, housekeeper changes, substitute organist duties, health concerns, and local road crossing improvements affecting pedestrian and vehicle safety.
A fragment notes a day in a church setting with phrases about observed actions. The readable text references a Fern Creek Church and mentions Nene Santa Pio or will be. The incomplete wording limits further detail.
Mr and Mrs Harland H Rogers toured Cape Cod while Mr and Mrs Herbert L Newton visited Newark New Jersey. A Sudbury boy fell from a tree and broke his arm. others moved homes and awaiting weather shifts. A Norman family child suffered a head strike on a swing but injuries were not serious.
The Memorial Congregational Woman's Club held a supper described as most bountiful to aid the club’s scholarship fund. Attendance was fair, with members noting the effort and labor behind the project and the event.
The Center School will offer a noon lunch service on Monday September 28 with a nominal charge. Mille is expected to be served at the school.
Readable fragments show enemy forces hinder a colonial mission causing a pause. Details are sparse but indicate clashes and a retreat attempt amid pursuit.
Fragmentary church note indicates a morning Junior Sunday School session followed by the customary sermon at a location associated with “Dismonde.” The text is unclear on date or exact time.
Maynard High School football opened with a scoreless 16 period clash against Leominster at Athletic Field. Walter Brayden and Thompson starred on Maynard’s offense while Leominster’s defense and Braden’s punting stood out. Maynard’s early drive showed promise as both teams avoided major errors and the game featured strong tackling and unit play throughout.
The Church Aid Society and the Women's Auxiliary of Trinity Church hold their opening meeting of the season this afternoon in the Parish House.
Sunday services begin at 9 30 a m with a sermon by Rev Geo Loring Thurlow and special music by Elmer Me and Margaret Barnes. Tue Oct 1 a regional meeting of Congregational churches meets at Ashby with transportation plans. Oct 2 midweek service at 7 45 am. Oct 4 Women’s Work Department meets at Pilgrim Hall. Oct 5 Harvest festival noted by the Women’s Union.
Bedford marked its 190th anniversary with a sunrise parade and ceremonies led by officials including Edith Nourse Rogers and Edward J. Robins. The event featured a historic flag, floats, a replica of a 1775 banner, restored vessels, and showcases from the town’s fire department and veterans hospital.
A Grangers gathering at Elk's Hall on Teeetey No 150 featured a lively evening of entertainment led by the Master and coordinated by the Laatentke group. Performers included Miss Velma Hinman, Miss Dorothy Miner, Sylvia Moreau, Fred Moreeau, Arthur F and Benjamin Clark with a pantomime piano routine. The Birth day party segment grouped members by birth months around decorated tables, with winter spring and fall tables and a large birthday cake. The event closed with home economics and varied sacral meat demonstrations.
Maynard Be Wi College Ti Mike Vodoklys, a former star, impressed coach Jo during a scrimmage against Raw Catholic University. He scored two touchdowns and drew early praise from sport writers who named him a potential starter next Saturday. Arne Fingard, a high school standout, is also noted as a natural football talent under coach Ray Sheppard at Anda.
Ci play Maynard gridsters plan to invade Clinton with coach Lent and assistant Lever guiding an orange and black outfit. Local fans optimistic after Leominster win while Brayden and others from last year form a core for this season.
West Concord Grange patrons held its annual Halloween dance at Odd Fellows Hall. Josephine Peance presided as report was read noting the event as a notable success. George Hodgdon headed the committee for arrangements and a public whist followed with prizes won by Daniel Congdon Concord, George A. Bond, and Harrel Hall West Concord.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a judge and Fresco saving the court and a neighborly dispute. It mentions reputation at stake in a local town and unclear events surrounding an engagement.
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