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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1930
Page
2
A buyer identified as the Rdisdy Medine Muminating Comp purchased a 92 075 square foot lot at the corner of Main street and the Old road to Nine Acre. The site will be used for development. The sale was recorded by Whitcomb and Co.
Ralph Westby pitched for Phillips Exeter Academy in an 8 0 victory over Norwood High last week and also played first base. Albert Bertelsen will represent Northeastern Freshmen in the Greater Boston Intercollegiate meet at Harvard Stadium May 2 and 3. Mrs Ralph Hewitt returns to Detroit after visiting her parents in Lexington.
Henry P. Kidder won the H. Et. tournament with 53 points in a three quarters handicap event at Concord Country Club over the weekend. Robert F. Hawkins took second with 43 points, followed by William Faversham Jr and John M. Abbot tied at 42.
Augustine A Macone wins with 25 in skeet shooting on Sunday. Roger Clark follows with 24, Webster and Mitchell tied at 23, Salvadore A Macone 22, Danielson 21, Lloyd Kennie 12, George Clark 20, Harry Tuttle 20, D Mitchell 19, John Doolittle 17, Al Dilinghant 17. sale notice for clothing and shoes at New Idea Store Maynard.
Mitchell School baseball team defeated Middlesex seconds 8 to 4 at Concord Saturday. Lawrence pitched for the winners with 15 strikeouts, while Carr for Middlesex fanned 12.
The third in a series of whist games by the Concord Elks, directed by Lovell P. George and Harold Hopkins, was held at Elks Hall Friday evening with strong turnout. Michael Keating won first prize, Leander Antonio second, Humberto Fraticello third, Foster Bunker fourth, Mrs. J. Lester Carter fifth, William McDermott sixth, Miss Harriet Gilbert seventh, W. Fraz eighth, and Miss Marion McPhillips consolation.
Concord High School defeated Arlington 55 to 31 on Friday afternoon without injured Gordon Cunningham. Harold McGrath led with wins in the quarter and 220 yard dash and a high point tally, while Williams won the mile and McGrath placed in several events. The meet featured multiple event wins and top placings for Concord entries across sprints, distance races, and field events.
A car stopped abruptly on Elm Street near the Massachusetts Reformatory in West Concord, sending a vehicle across the road into a field. A coupe owned by Mary E Wannbokit West Acton and driven by Elsie French of West Acton struck the other car as it crossed the street. occupants were shaken but unhurt.
Groton School batsmen jump to early lead as pitcher Victor of Middlesex struggles. Prouty leads Middlesex with a single and a triple while Groton pitcher Langer fans 10. Score by innings shows Groton 8 to 12 Middlesex with early runs and a late push.
The Hawthorne Chapter Order of the Eastern Star chaired by Mrs Burleigh J L Pratt PM and Mrs Irving S Dineny M led a large gathering for a lively party at the temple. Prizes were awarded to the top table Sedrock weights used as marks of favor. A silver tea raised funds for St Bernard's church. Floyd Verrill reported an abandoned and stolen automobile found on his Sudbury Road farm. A large bridge and whist party in Moruin Hall benefited the same charity and featured Katharine Hayes as prize winner. A New Evening Section Festival Orchestra performed with local young musicians including Ros ee and Caie Aire.
Sunday schedule lists church reading room hours 2 to 5 pm and service at 10 45 am with a testimonial meeting at 7 45 pm on Wednesdays. The Lesson Sermon centers on Everlasting Punishment and includes Bible passages from Isaiah and Lamentations and a quotation from Science and Health.
The Ralph P. Hosmer Camp U S W V Navy veterans plan a Thursday evening ceremony at the Veterans Building Concord to inaugurate a Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs Anna B Nagle Department President will preside with staff. Wives daughters and relatives of U S W V members are invited. Commander George M Lee leads the ceremony.
The Beaver' Country Day Glee Club and their choir presented a children's concert at Concord Academy yesterday afternoon. Three girls performed piano solos, while Mrs DavidiG Stiechan is ill with neumonia at her Main Street home. Rev Dan H Fenn of Taunton, Harvard theology professor and brother of Mrs Roger Fenn of Concord, preached at Tirer Parish meeting on Sunday.
Benny Bergoli seven of Cottage Lane was struck while crossing near home by a machine owned and operated by Maxwell Law rence of Hubbard Street. He sustained abrasions on the left knee and was taken to Dr Charles W Hutchinson's office for treatment.
Exalted Ruler John J. Mullaney presided as delegates and alternates were chosen for the Elks state convention to be held at Oak Bluffs. James W. Christian and Joseph Dee Ivan D. Servain Lovell George named as delegates and alternates chosen for the group. Mother’s Day exercises planned for the next regular meeting on Tuesday May 13.
Charity rummage sale to benefit Emerson Hospital opens Saturday at 1 30 pm in the Veterans Building. Admission is free. Vendors offer arts old and new with bargains for all. Also notes an Irish minstrel show at the State Armory and a big night ady planned for May 5 at Ex change hall South Acton.
The Woburn Sportsman's Association skeet team defeated Concord Rod and Gun Club 201 to 168 in a Massachusetts Skeet League match on Saturday afternoon. High gun was Mr Goodwin with 46 of 50.
A brush fire near White Pond was extinguished by firemen before spreading. In Concord over the weekend no other fires or major incidents were reported.
Concord Middlesex School tennis team opens the season on a Wednesday afternoon in April with County Day School on the Middlesex courts. Captain is George Wightman of Brookline, manager Charles E Ware of Boston, both veterans. Tennis coach Russell Hi Kettell from the faculty leads the squad.
Girls baseball and tennis teams began practice last week under Mrs. Bisie Kennedy. Dorothy Peterson captains tennis with Theodore Blodgett as manager. Alice Beardsell captains baseball with Blodgett as manager. Gilbert Lawrence to run the mile for Northeastern Freshmen in the Greater Boston Intercollegiate meet May 2 and 3 against Harvard, Boston College, Tech, BU and Tufts at Harvard Stadium. Middlesex County Extension Service held its annual meeting hosted by Mrs. Frank Peterson. officers elected include Mrs. William L. Dee as leader, Mrs. Michael Daley president, Mrs. George K. Nelson vice president, and Mrs. Carl M. Davis secretary. Ferm school forms a baseball nine coached by Parl S. Twitchell. Sumner Bodfish elected captain and Edward Bartlett as mid…
Division 56 Ancient Order of Hibernians met in Monument Hall Tuesday evening. President James Powers Sr chaired as Joseph M Collins directed a surprise entertainment featuring Irish dance by Patrick McPhillips and others, songs by Hartnett Fowler Coyne McBreen Carney, with remarks from Thomas Libby Patrick Gleason Thos Bryan and state organizer.
The Woman's Union of the Trinitarian Congregational Church met in the chapel on Thursday afternoon with vice president Mise Wilder presiding. Mrs S E Woodward of Auburdite, long resident of the Philippines, spoke about the country, and William Wadeworth gave a current events talk.
Harvey Wheeler Junior Baseball League opened at Percy Rideout Playground amid a cold wind as Peter Bulkeley School defeated Wheeler 8 to 2. Bulkeley outhit Wheeler 12 to 8 with multiple errors by both sides. Batteries Flanagan and McKenna for Bulkeley and Curtin and Searles for Wheeler.
Trinity Church events list May activities including a Woman's Auxiliary meeting at the Rectory, a 4 30 p m confirmation class, Holy Communion at 9 30 a m, and Sunday school at 10 15 a m. Rev Allen Jacobs preached recently as postmaster Fred A observed weather.
Alfred J. Cloutier of 405 Fast 52d St New York City was arrested by State Police Patrolman John Donovan after Cloutier crowded the officer off the road with his car. Police say Cloutier tried to bribe the officer with a $5 bill to avoid arrest.
Members of Concord Grange 150 Patrons of Husbandry attended a Thursday evening visit to Billerica Grange. The group traveled by motor and enjoyed the entertainment provided during the trip.
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