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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1930
Page
5
Fragmentary railroad and town notices appear from Marlboro Massachusetts. The text lists addresses for The Weekly Office and mentions distribution and mailing formats with scattered place names and rates.
A bureau report praises the electric industry’s growth and calls for constructive action rather than politicized meddling. It argues private initiative drives progress, while warning that lax regulation can hinder the nation’s development and public-welfare standards.
A reflective piece on fathers as patient workers whose hard labor supports families and earns little thanks. It suggests that illness or death tests family gratitude and shifts burdens, highlighting the care demanded from loved ones when a father is unable to contribute.
The passage extols fathers as admirable, deserving patience, love, and recognition. It emphasizes their hard work, courage, and the quiet resilience they show after noisy days. The message asserts fathers need appreciation and assurance that their sacrifices are not in vain.
In Sushboro on Aug 18 delegates and visitors to the Photo Engravers International Convention reached Wayside Inn by bus for a dinner and dance. The group then toured historic rooms and artifacts before heading to Boston for headquarters at the Hotel Sta ler and further events through Saturday.
Yesterday results include St. Louis 7 over Philadelphia 9 Detroit 2 over Washington 1 New York 3 over Chicago 0 Cleveland 4 over Boston 2 in game one Cleveland 7 Boston 3 in game two Today pairings feature Detroit at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Washington with only scheduled games listed.
The standings list Chicago 46-67, New York 67-48, Brooklyn 69-51, St Louis 61-56, Pittsburgh 58-57, Boston 53-63, Cincinnati 46-66, Philadelphia 39-78. In games, Philadelphia beat Chicago 9-8 in the first game with darkness halting 16 innings, Pittsburgh beat Brooklyn 8-0, New York 4-St Louis 2, Boston 4-Cincinnati 0. Upcoming: New York at St Louis, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, Boston at Pittsburgh.
Clock repair service by P. Cote in West Concord offers cleaning oiling and adjustment to restore timepieces to proper operation. Local residents can schedule repairs for mantel wall and alarm clocks.
Wes Acton Iest Acton Baptist Church Rev. Arthur Jeffries away at General Conference. Harriet Clarke enjoys a week at Wilson House Cambridge. Charles Durkee sells property near Arlington Street. A gate at F. A. Whitney estate sold to Harris of South Acton. Knowlton block car accident with no injuries. Cooper Radio and Electrical Co opens in West Concord to service radios.
South Acton families visit relatives in Vermont Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Miss Dorothy Colliss visits Keene and Miss Hazel Clark visits Rita Dunivan. A son born to Mr and Mrs John Clayton at Emmonon hospital Concord. Premium books for the Acton Fair 1930 are being prepared with bumper signs ready for distribution.
Banns of marriage were published for the first time for Miss Winifred B MacKenzie of SouthActon and William H Waterhouse of Maynard at St Elizabeths church West Acton on Sunday August 1. A pre nuptial shower was held at the MacKenzie home on Maple Street the prior Thursday with friends from Maynard Worcester and Acton attending. The evening featured games music and a luncheon hosted by Mrs MacKenzie.
At the First Parish meeting house Rev. Channing Brown preaches at 11 on the question of future great men. Ancestors' Sunday circulars for September 21 are printed and available from Miss Sarah E. Pratt.
Registrar meeting adds 23 citizens to the voting list. Principal James P King to be at Maynard High School office each morning 9 to 12 during August 25 week to plan a program and talk with pupils. Maynard attendees at White family reunion include Mr and Mrs Peter J White and family, Mr and Mrs James Sheridan Jr and family, Miss Mary Mahan, Miss Elizabeth Mahan, and Mr and Mrs William Quinn and daughter. Bell and Rob Roy items advertised for New Idea store in Maynard.
Mrs Stella Hyde of Allston visits Mr and Mrs Louis D Perry. Mr and Mrs Arthur Hinds of Springfield vacationing in Gloucester call on Mr and Mrs Ralph Stone. About 400 Newton Settlement playground children enjoy an outing at H P Hood's Certified Milk facilities.
Boston August 20 voluntary petition for bankruptcy filed in Federal court by Page and Shaw Co of Cambridge. Liabilities exceed 300000 with assets about 200000.
Selectman Samuel Lever spoke with Congressman Edith Nourse Rogers in the Maynard selectmen's rooms about the local textile downturn. Rogers pledged to press Washington for contracts to manufacture cloth and aid the industry, a move welcomed by town leaders during her constituent visit.
Maynard proprietor William Macey will open a miniature golf course at his Maynard Bowling alleys venue replacing the pool tables with a new eight hole layout. The game, hailed as a sensational sports innovation, will be playable day or night once ready, with a tentative opening noted for Saturday August 30.
Highlights of tercentenary activities include Florence Conant Howes lecture on vital records at Wilder Hall and open houses across Cambridge Elmwood Fay Hicks and Brattle Street sites. Newport races Provincetown fairs Rockport tea and Salem Pioneer Village echo colonial heritage with band concerts parades and historical exhibits.
Marlboro Albert Chapman and Mrs Chapman and daughter Arleen left for Bangor Maine for two weeks. Alice St Jacques wife of Dr Robert St Jacques heads home from California. St Anne's Academy opens Sept 7 and St Anthony's opens Sept 2. Ephreim Bertniaume and family return from Maine auto trip. Several locals plan short trips to York and Portland Maine. Councillor Raymond Beford returns from Maine vacation. Archambault of Fitchburg's band in town. Alma Lafleur returns from Montreal. John and Robert Werner visiting their sister in Worcester. Officers Dolan Burns return to duty after two weeks vacation. Donald Morris golf outing at Braeburn. Officer Bert Mitchell begins annual vacation. Henry Bradshaw takes truck driver job at Standard Wood Heel Co.
Hudson Manuel Silva moved from Grove street to High Street. Mr and Mrs Arthur Sumpter spend a week at Lake Boon. John Ferruccio on Pope Street vacationing in Canada. Miss Jennie Levine on Manning Street to Chelsea for Sue’s clerical position. Mamie Russin on Park Street as bookkeeper at Peoples Supply Store Mash Street. Mrs Laura Smith of Monroe Louisiana visiting Mrs Florence Carney on Lincoln Street. Linwood Wetherbee on Church Street enjoying annual bank vacation in Boston. George Roharman of Wood Square store manager to Northampton for two weeks. Clarence Bill of Castle and Romaine visiting relatives on Apsley Street. Mrs Mabelle S Hosmer, formerly O Neil Street now in Maine, visiting town this week. Mrs Mary M White of New York visiting Mr and Mrs Arthur Clark on High Street. Mary, two years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver Bousquet on Loring Street, patient at Belmont Hospital Worcester. Miss Helen Thorring on Packard Street returns to Boston after Maine vacation. Mr and Mrs John Boston on Houghton Street back from Old Orchard Beach. Mrs Fredinand Desautels on Pope Street to Clinton Hospital for treatment.
Albert HK Dunn of Emmett street leaves today for Provincetown to spend a few days vacation. Officer and Mrs. William Fitzgerald and daughter Mary of Cook Lane return from a motor tour to the shrine of St. Anne De Jeanpre. Thomas Pemphrey of State street admitted to the local hospital for treatment. Timothy J Brefan now operates the gasoline station at Lincoln and Bolton streets, replacing Charles Collachio. Thomas Gunning of Commonwealth avenue leaves today for two weeks yacht voyage at Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
Woburn edges West Concord 5 to 4 as both teams struggle with errors and productive hits. Carey and Desmond lead Woburn with key offenses while Lehto limits West Concord after early miscues.
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