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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1928
Page
8
International News Service reports Franz Franck a chemist has invented fireproof paper that withstands 2000 degrees and preserves print quality. He developed a process rendering cellulose fireproof without quality loss and seeks to mass produce it for important documents and works. He plans to turn the material into fireproof fiber for clothing for firefighters and foundry workers.
Sudbury Aug 15 Henry Ford and a companion narrowly dodged an oncoming automobile while crossing the Boston Post road near the Wayside Inn after visiting Bennington Vt. Ford and his wife planned to stay several days at the inn in good health amid a heat wave.
Maynard T T defeated Lincoln 4 to 1 in a quick one hour twenty minute game at Crowe Park. Len Smith pitched for Lincoln and Joe Sczernzern for Maynard with a late surge for the locals and a financial note on gate receipts.
Aug 22. With school opening two weeks away and first game a month off, Maynard High School football prepares. Coach Don Lent faces many departures from last year’s line yet has backfield talent led by Captain Howard King along with Fingard Brayden Connors and Kelly.
Maynard August 22 Mrs Eli ina Kantonen formerly of Astabula Ohio became the bride of Vern er Lehto Crane Ave at a church wedding Sunday The ceremony was at the Lutheran church Glendale street by Rev S Hulkola of Gardner assisted by Rev T A Kantonen pastor of the Maynard Church a son of the bride Attendants were Mr and Mrs Oilli Lampila and Mr and Mrs Jacob Laurila of Maynard The ceremony was attended by numerous friends from many cities and towns They will reside on Crane Avenue.
Mr. Jelle Roos of Concord won first prize for a gladiolus display at an exhibition held by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and the New England Gladiolus Society in Horticultural Hall Boston over the weekend.
Newburyport prepares for the State Legion convention September 6 to 8 with a preparatory day September 5. Registration at City Hall. events include a Moose Home gathering, a band concert, a clam bake, bathing beauty contest and a military ball at Salisbury Beach Ocean Echo Ballroom.
An editorial in Successful Farming stresses that a driver must know stopping distances. At 45 mph with two wheel brakes a car stops in 187 feet, with four wheel brakes 124 feet. other speeds give feet-per-second measurements for quick judgment to avoid accidents.
Concise items show William Faversham Jr and Sally Shaw Faversham with Shaw parents in Nine Acre Corner awaiting Faversham’s New York engagement. Wendell P. Raymond and family return from Winthrop vacation. Middlesex School faculty members at East Orleans summer home. Lennox Linsay and daughter Jean trek White Mountains. Rev Dr Gail Cleland and spouse report a pleasant sojourn abroad.
P. W. Jones of Sudbury known as Dad Jones has sold his Way side restaurant and dance hall on the state road in South Sudbury and now works as a traveling salesman. He is employed by H. P. Hood and Sons and travels to many towns and cities in the state.
London court case reveals beggars use theatrical guise to solicit money. Ernest dEnton described as ex serviceman drove a costly car from Portsmouth to London to peddle matches by a busy store, presenting a woeful image. He drew sympathy, but police found inconsistencies in his tale and his setup near the gutter.
Marlboro City Club shut out Maynard 5-0 at Crowe Park as Lehto allowed three hits but took the loss due to fielding errors by Maynard. Marlboro’s defense turned a bases loaded double play in a crisp, error-free effort. London endures heat wave with unusual sunburns in city center, doctors cite ultra violet rays and ozone layer effects.
George H. Gutteridge president and Frank B. E. Sanderson treasurer visited Manchester Country Club in New Hampshire as the Maynard Country Club conducts its qualifying rounds for the golf championship. The event began last Saturday and runs until Friday August 24 with the sixteen lowest scores advancing.
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