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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1929
Page
6
Local residents host relatives and guests from New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The week includes social events at the Union Congregation, a whist evening, a senior class social, and a public safety talk at the high school.
A dinner party at Wildwood Inn honored Miss Helen Wilcox and George Rupprecht with a purse of gold and music. The couple plans to marry tomorrow, as noted by their friends.
Sanderson quietly observed the 27th anniversary of their wedding this week. They motored to Worcester to visit relatives and friends and to North Wilbraham as guests of George Burgess, a schoolmate.
The Maynard Women’s Golf Club held a social with Robert Sheridan’s orchestra at the Maynard Country Club. Members were well represented at a state handicap tournament for Romney at Arlemont Country Club in the past week, with players including Mrs. Mary Sanderson Mrs. Eleanor Mrs. Nellie Wilson Mrs. Murphy Mrs. Belows Mrs. Jerrisman Mrs. Leo Roche Mrs. Flora Macurda and others.
Maynard Sept 25 Mrs Mary L Priest wife of Wallace Priest Sr died at her son Wallace Priest Jr home in Brooks surgery on Friday mornings Mr and Mrs Priest lived with their son Mrs Priest was years of age and survived by husband and son Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon Rev William Boicourt pastor of the Union Congregational church officiating Interment was in Bellevue cemetery Lawrence
Maynard reports the death of John Desmond a former resident aged 67 at his Roxbury home. He was former proprietor of the Maynard House and is survived by wife Annie Desmond two daughters Helene and Made nine and three sons Dr Walter Desmond Arthur and Francis Desmond. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Mission Church Roxbury with interment in the family lot in a cemetery at Ayer.
At a recent lodge gathering in Maynard, Miss Alfie Isner was elected noble grand, Miss Pearl McAuslin as vice grand, Mrs. Annie Worris recording secretary, Mrs. Bertha Whitney stagelas secretary, Mrs. Elsie Bray treasurer, and Alan Howardy trustee. Installation set for October 3 with supper provided by Jeanette Graham.
Maynard High School girls hockey team under Miss Ruth Finn held regular practice. The squad lists Harriet Frye Dorothy Marden Anna Bellows Helen Swanson Mary Savwyer Violet Kepkela Jeanette Gruber Beatrice Smith Sczerz Josephine Ruth Broadbent Mildred Glebus Eva Gudzinoe wicz Marguerite Tierney Perkela Helen Vodoklys Ellen Swanson Eleanor Lawson Barbara Stockbridge and Helen Priest. They will play Lexington High School girls team soon.
Rev William Bolceurt leads Union Congregational Church Maynard as it promotes study of Finding a Religion to Live By with copies at Sanderson's and the church. Next Sunday service at 10 45 covers Getting Acquainted With God. Church School has one more session before Rally Day. Youth social last Monday featured marshmallow roast and announces Sunday Christian Endeavor at 6.30. Ladies Benevolent Roast Beef Supper set for Friday at 65 cents adults 36 cents children under 12. Swinay Oct 6 in all departments. council votes bell ringing at 9 30 and 10 30 Sunday morning.
Unclear fragment hints at a Boston game involving the Red Sox and Yankees. Text is garbled with names and phrases, but implies a past matchup in Boston. No verifiable details on players, scores, or outcomes available from readable content.
The Sudbury Parent Teacher Association held its first fall meeting on a Wednesday evening in the town hall with a reception for public school teachers. President Mrs. Fred Morrison led the session, prayers by Rev. Reynolds, and remarks by Superintendent Benedict and Mr. George Gollilke on arithmetic. Principal Flynn spoke on subject value, and Miss Beck provided song, with refreshments served at the end.
Christian Endeavor event held Monday night at the vestry of Union Congregational Church. A marshmallow roast followed in the churchyard with Miss Mildred Axford in charge and Ruth French assisting. Frances Aydher Philip Elson and Harold Nordberg noted among participants.
James Forrest of Queens Village visits Marboro and calls on friends. The newly formed Dramatic club bowling team begins its season on Lincoln alleys this evening.
Miss Alice and Helen Hird presented a musical number at the Marlboro celebration of the Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary tenth anniversary. Mrs Margareta Hind, mother of the entertainers, chaired the arrangements committee. She and her daughters belong to the Marlboro Post S W V Auxiliary.
Maynard reports 1800 tons of ice wasted yearly due to faulty refrigeration. A survey by the Institute of Food Preservation notes Rochester melt figures and per capita waste around 505 pounds, reflecting broad domestic losses as housewives gain little relief from the wasted ice.
A damaged text fragment notes an old ice box and sieve like uninsulated refrigerator letting hot air escape. The scene evokes discomfort and poor cooling in a dwelling. No further details are provided.
The Progressive Temple Pythian Sisters held a well attended social and whist party after their regular meeting in Masonic Hall Monday evening. Grace Spence supervised the event assisted by Nellie Shearer and Irene Spence. Prizes went to Espie first Edith second and miscellaneous consolation prizes. Mr Burgess Dickey won the gents prize with Owen Fran taking consolation. A buffet lunch followed.
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