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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1931
Page
11
The article discusses depressed silver markets, China reducing silver imports, and plans for stabilizing or fixing silver prices through international agreement. It notes U S interests in leading a price stabilization effort, potential impacts on unemployment, and the broader effect on world economies.
Piper struck out 12 over six and two thirds, limiting Clinton to five hits and one run in a 5 4 West Concord win. West Concord built early leads, with Whittemore, Com eau, Bosco, Pearson and O Day contributing key hits, while Clinton stranded baserunners late.
West Concord Catholic Club edged West Concord AA 7 to 6 in a tense game. Soffrette bloomed with five hits and three runs while Santora drew four walks and scored. Park led AA with a triple and two singles as Brisman and Heyliger split pitching duties and Olson’s timely hits sealed the win in the eighth.
Marlboro baseball returns to Midland League action with a shot at the league flag, recalling the 1880s champions who beat Needham by one run in the ninth. Captain Bergman and teammates Peltier Cronin Manning Lynch Weeks Allen Gauvin were pivotal in that standout season.
In Charlestown the 156th Bunker Hill Day observance proceeded under drizzle with night before banquets and a Sullivan Square fireworks display replacing the old bonfire Major General Smedley Butler and Mayor James M Curley spoke Curley praised Hoover's Indianapolis speech and called out unemployment figures for the past year.
The Concord Country Club annual flower show at the Girls Scout Community House drew large crowds and showcased a wide array of flowers despite a week of stormy weather. Prizes were awarded across several classes with notable displays by Mrs. Arthur B. Brooks and Mrs. Russell Robb receiving top honors. The event featured Japanese-inspired stage settings, tea services, and a sun dial centerpiece, highlighting the club's horticultural talent and community involvement.
A heavy afternoon rain shortened sales but the Ladies Union of West Concord Church hosted a successful Garden Party. About $300 was realized with later attendance by Concord Maynard and local officials. Madame Cooper the fortune teller drew hundreds while Teddy Beers and band entertained. Church supper peaked capacity as Rev. Alfred Stone led efforts with help from Mrs Florence Duren and numerous volunteers.
The West Concord Union Church held a Sunday service with a sermon on The Virtue of Dependability. Miss Gertrude Rideout played Beethoven and Mendelssohn selections for prelude offertory and postlude. The choir performed Be Joyful All You Lands. Luella Huntoon led the Senior Christian Endeavor on True and False Friendships. Rev Alfred W Stone presided.
A plane piloted by Edward S Brewer of Milton landed in shallow water along the Assabet River in West Concord after fuel line clog halted the engine. The craft overturned on Elm Street near Sobot Allen Farm as onlookers watched thousands gather. Brewer, 34, was taken to the airport. damage to the plane was minor.
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