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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1928
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR hints at a local notice involving alcohol or beer permits. The readable pieces mention ages perhaps 18 and a date in calendar form but lack full context, preventing a clear event, party, or enforcement outcome.
Maynard residents and friends are seen vacationing at York, Nantasket, Chatham Bar Inn, and Lake Winnipeasaukee. Local births, retirements, and visits are noted, including a store owner retiring from Elson Studio after sixteen years and several family trips across New England.
Sydney reports discovery by the Malwara crew of cannibal relics on Bourgainville in the Solomon Islands. They described a cave with ample evidence of human sacrifice found during a trading voyage among the South Sea Islands.
Mothers toured Camp Joyce Kilmer St. Bridget’s parish camp in Scituate as 65 girls from the parish stay for two weeks. A special bus departed at 9 o’clock with mothers and relatives. The girls are set to return home Monday. Boys will take over the camp for two weeks starting Monday August 13.
George Gutteridge Jr. won the John Clare Derby Cup at Camp Spaulding Perinacook New Hampshire for leadership character and service. Sixty four boys attended the camp and he will have his name inscribed on the cup.
Union Congregational Church Maynard Mass. Rev William Boicourt pastor announces a memorial service for Alexander Pettigrew, deacon for over twenty five years, at 10 45 a m on Sunday August 12. A deacons board committee assists the pastor with the service. Members of the Men's Fraternal League and former Sunday School class members are invited. The choir includes Gavin A Taylor and Hazel Hooper.
Charles Smith of Maynard drove a sedan that passed another car at Hapgood Crossing Acton Sunday evening and struck a tree. Smith sustained a cut over an eye Harold Hallowell a passenger had a strained back and cuts on left shoulder and back John Chen another passenger was slightly injured.
Atty Leslie Sims filed nomination papers for certification with the Registrars of Voters for the Republican nomination for Representative. He previously chaired the Republican town committee and is currently on vacation with his wife at Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
Thomas Clancy and Wayne Freeman of Freeman and Clancy attended a school of instruction at the Hotel Lenox in Boston. The Williams Oil-o-Matic experts led sessions on Oil-O-Matic Dist-o-Matic and Ice-o-Matic products with focus on the new Dist-o-Matic heating unit.
A semi annual meeting of Riverside Cooperative Association stockholders called for Monday night was adjourned for lack of a quorum. Officials said six percent per annum interest will be paid on stock.
Readers are informed about new fashion in footgear and legal stamps tied to advertising. The notice emphasizes updated styles and practical features for shoppers, signaling a shift in product presentation and retail promotions.
Circulated this week are reports of the marriage between Mrs Alice Clark daughter of Mrs Jennie Murphy of Brooks street and James Sulle of Vermont. The ceremony reportedly took place in Boston two weeks ago, and the couple are now on a wedding tour in Maine.
Aug 1 neighbors held a surprise party at Miss M Alma Stowell’s home for Mr and Mrs Burton B Smith of Maple Street. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Everett W Reed Mr and Mrs Walter A Tuttle and Rev Andrew J Torsleff. The couple plan to move to Kennebunk Maine and will be missed after twelve years in town.
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