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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1929

Page

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Golf boom records high turnout at Maynard Country Club

Golf popularity surges as Maynard Country Club hosts a state open tournament. Hundreds of players expected, with $200 prize for members. Percy Joss and Kew cone tie for low net. Joss posts 82 gross, 61 net at 18 hole medal play. Tournament committee led by Dr John Bellows Charles y and James J Ledgard oversee event.

Maynard Country Club Mayford John Bellows Charles Y James J. Ledgard Percy Joss Kew Low Cone Norman Né J. Coughlin Club Continpla Raine

Acton Fair 1929 Entries and Officials Call

The Acton Fair of 1929 invites entrants from weeks away with schedules set. Mrs Elwin W Harris coordinates entries at Acton South Street with depart chairmen and Patriot groups invited to participate. Food booths on grounds will be managed by West Akron Club Edwards-Quimb and others.

Acton Elwin W. Harris American Legion Acronals Club Edwards-Quimb Badge Cares

Relic of Stone Age Found by John Zaniewski in Poland

John Zaniewski returning from Europe displays a stone age relic he unearthed on Zaniewski land by a riverbank in Zaniewski village Poland. The imperfect but well crafted artifact indicates skilled work by a Stone Age artisan.

John Zaniewski Europe Zaniewski Poland Ries Mr. Zaniewski

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher in Acton area

Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher died at her daughter’s home in Portsmouth New Hampshire on August 21. Born April 17 1836 she lived fifty three years in South Acton with husband Jonathan Fletcher. She was active in the First Universalist church and local social groups. Funeral services were held at Prospect Street home conducted by Revs Disseault and Torsley with Mrs Ethel Parrot Woods assisting. Survived by daughters Gene Fletcher South Acton and Lide Fletcher Wells Portsmouth NH. Interment in Woodlawn family lot.

Elizabeth Fletcher H. Cesar Wells Portsmouth Ienember Sterling Gove Prospect William Ff. Disseault Cauen Ethel ‘Arort Woods Watertown Sida Gene Fletcher South Acton Lide Fletcher Wells N. H Will A. Charles Will S. Fletche Sflenry E. Tolman Fred L. Buiwis Gates Worcester Raut ‘Tel French Swampscott Woodlawn

King Returns From 450 Mile Atlantic Yacht Cruise

Howard L. King of Brooks Street returned from a 450 mile cruise along the Atlantic coast from Red Bank New Jersey to Portsmouth New Hampshire. He sailed on a private yacht owned by Richard L. Smith secretary of the YMCA at al Bank. Stops included Fy er's Island Cape Cod Canal Gloucester and other points along the route.

iMeynard Howard L. King Brooks Street Atlantic Red Bank N. J Portsmouth N.H Richard L. Smith Y.M.C.A al Bank Fyer’s Island Chépe Cod Canal Uate Gloucester

Tufts Host Buffet Supper in Sudbury

Mr. and Mrs William Tufts of Candyhill gave a buffet supper Sunday evening for friends in Sudbury. Attending were Mrs Ruth Birdsall and Miss Birdsall of Shawsheen Village Mr John Brayton and Mr Alfred Haynes of Newbury Mr and Mrs George Wilson of Framingham Mr and Mrs Ross Rollins and Mrs Daisy Gardner of Brookline Mr Murray Boatwell of Wareham Miss Angelina Bartlet of Waltham Miss Ruth Gerry Miss GM Halloren Mr and Mrs Charles R Capon and Mr and Mrs Charles H Way.

William Tufts Candyhill Ruth Birdsall Birdsall Shawsheen Village John Brayton Alfred Haynes Newbory George Wilson Framingham Ross Rollins Daisy Gardner Brookline Murray Boatwell Wareham Angelina Bartlet Waltham Ruth Gerry GM. Halloren

Main sewer contract awarded to Zoppo and Cifitarese

The sewerage committee awarded the contract to Zoppo and Cifitarese for excavating and laying five miles of main sewer lines. Homeowners pay for connections after inspection. refunds issued for any overcharge. Edwif Guarlton reports 65 applications by Saturday along the first construction line.

Zoppo Cifitarese Sewerage ’ Committee Edwif Guarlton Carlton Fred Holt Board of Health Ing

Concord holds church service with visiting speaker

Concord New Hampshire gains a visiting preacher Earl Davis will take the pulpit with Rev and Mrs de Willington. Miss known as taken the by Me wal pith given at Scituate Sunlight Hospital. Mr Dunham is a graduate of the University of Illinois class of 1916. date set for the betaica

Earl Davis Concord N. H de Willington Ie Gt Scituate Chilareng Sunlight Hospital Dunham Universiy of Illinois

Miss Bernice Stillman Named Assistant Demonstrator

Miss Bernice N Stillman of Doliver Ir elected as assistant demonstrator of the Middlesex County Extension Service in Agriculture and Home Economies by trustees at the Extension Service headquarters. She succeeds Miss Beatrice Billings who resigned after graduating from Framingham Normal and who will enter Cornell in the fall. Stillman, a graduate of the State University of Iowa, brings six years of teaching experience and Summer school study at the University of Colorado to Concord. She will assume duties September 1.

Bernice N. Stillman Dolliver Middlesex County Extension Service Extension Service Everett ' St Beatrice Billings University of Colorado

Concord Woman's Club summer reading class reviews fiction

The Concord Woman's Club met at 86 Monument street to discuss fiction. Mrs Bordman reviewed Cane by Jean Toomes while Mrs Hans W. Miller discussed Jessie Faust There Is Confusion. A warm day followed a morning low of 48 and afternoon high of 87. The King's Daughters held a flower mission at Colonial Inn Annex. Mr and Mrs George S Keyes and Miss Mildred Keyes sailed from New York to Antwerp for six weeks. The Concord baseball nine prepared to play St Marys of Cambridge at Emerson Playground tonight.

Concord Woman's Club John’ Bordman Monument Street

Trinitarian Congregational Church Announces New Pastor

The Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord Massachusetts announces Rev. F B Richards D D as interim pastor for September 1 morning service. The new pastor Rev George L Thurlow will begin his pastorate on September 8 with services announced for the church.

Trinitarian Congonal Church

Water Shortage Sparks Sudbury Water Plan Debate

Sudbury faces extended dry conditions with a shortage of water threatening fire safety. Citizens rally around a proposed water supply plan by Charles H. Way involving wells near the railroad, a cistern, and a reservoir on GH man hill. No action is currently taken, but strong local interest remains that Sudbury should secure its own water system.

Sudbury Charles H. Way Mr. Way

Edith Morse Weds Dr. Robert Sterling Palmer in Boston

Miss Edith Morse daughter of Mrs John Ripley Hill and the late Dr Robert Palmer marries Dr. Robert Sterling Palmer of Boston in a ceremony at a church in Boston. The bride, a nurse trained at Massachusetts General, is granddaughter of Prof Edward Morse. Guests include Rev. Dr. Palmer and Rev. Smith Owen Dexter. best man Langdon F. Williams of Columbus. The couple plan a Boston home after a two week honeymoon.

Edith Morse John Ee Ripley Hill Road Robert Sterling Palmer Boston Samuel S. Palmer Golgn Dr. Palmer Smith Owen Dexter Langdon F. Williams Columbus Russell Robb, Jr Concord James Faulkner Lawrence Ellis Hazen Parker Diller Ryan Baltimore Bertha Graves Edward S. Morse Salem Boston Museum of Fine Arts Miss. Morse Concord High School Miss Wheeler Providence Massachusetts General Hospital Shawmut National Bank Palmer Princeton Harvard Medical School

State Grange Past Master In Travel Talk

Leslie Smith of South Hadley former State Grange Master delivered a travel talk at Maynard Grange. Mrs Grace Tucker read a Stephen Foster paper as the assembly sang Ole Black Joe. Mrs Jennie Dittrich won a cake walk. An antiques display featured. The program was led by Mrs Adelaide Sims with a vagabond lunch served by Mrs Howe Mrs Annie Thompson and Mrs Annie Floyd.

Leslie Smith So. Hadley State Grange Maynard Grange Irvin ‘Howe Acton Street Grace Tucker Stephen Foster Foster Jennie Dittrich Nasan Street Adelaide Sims

Billerica Forfeits Game To Maynard In Crowe Park

Billerica forfeited their Middlesex League clash with Maynard after no team officials arrived. Seven visiting players attended while coaches and crew failed to appear, prompting umpire McCarthy to declare Maynard the winner after a 40 minute wait.

Billerica Maynard Billerica Maynard T. T Crowe Park McCarthy Maymre Baten Fe” En E. Ss Morgan and Chyzen Fle

Engagement in Boston Acknowledges Connor Orchestra Hire

Hugh Connors, leader of the celebrated Hugh Connors orchestra, signs a year contract to play at the Lido Venice nightclub in Boston opening in September. The group previously performed at the Hotel Bancroft in Worcester for three years after starting in Maynard. Local members Arne Altto and Hill plus George Mello and A Guercia of Marlboro are noted as longtime collaborators.

Hugh Connors Hugh Connor Rame Town Boston Mr Connor Bancroft Worcester Connor Maynard Hampton Beach Arne Alttio Hill George Mello A. Guercia

Miss Celia Richard Weds World War Veteran Michael Lynch

Miss Celia Richard daughter of Mrs Julia Richard and Michael E Lynch a World War veteran and local businessman were married Monday at 2 pm at St Bridget church by Rev Edward F Crowley. The ceremony was followed by a reception and a wedding tour to Washington Philadelphia and Atlantic City. They will reside at 6 Garfield Street.

Célia Richard Julia Richard Garfield Street Michael E. Lynch St. Bridget’s Church Edward F. Crowley Evelyn Richards Worcester Edward Lawton West Concord Maynard Boston Gleasondale Boyls Brooklyn N Y New York City Philadelpha Washington D.C Washgton Philadelphia Atlantic City Frank J. DeMars Mary Connors Edith Hanson Mary Penney Katherin Frazier Vera Smith Mary Penny Seimi Mark

Schools Open Wednesday at Harvey Wheeler West Concord

West Concord Harvey Wheeler West Concord Schools will open Wednesday September 4 for the fall term. All teachers meet Tuesday Sept 2 at 1030 a.m in Eaton Hall High School Building.

West Concord Harvey Wheeler-West Concord Lupi Wells A. Hall Eaton Hall

Local Little League Sees Early Lead Before Slow Finish

In a brief game, Billerica led 1-0 after three and a half innings while Maynard opposed by Keighton's pitching. The run-scoring moment came early as the teams exchanged scoreless frames beyond that.

Maynard Billerica Keighton

Gastonia Aderholt murder trial enters jury drawing stage

In Charlotte the Gastonia Aderholt murder case moves forward with jury selection from a special venue. Three twelve jurors will be chosen to weigh fate of Red Irwin and 15 co defendants linked to the Loray mill strike and the police chief’s death.

Henry Lesesner N. C Charlotte Gastonia Aderholt Red Irwin Gastonia O. F. Aderholt Loray Mill North Carolina M. M. Burnhill

Bicycle Stolen Then Found In Woods Near Crowe Park

George Murphy son of Albert and Mrs Murphy had his bicycle stolen yesterday while in front of Fowler Block on Main Street. After a search, the bike was found late in the afternoon hidden in the woods near Crowe Park with accessories removed and the frame sandpapered.

George. Murphy Albert Murphy Parmenter Ave Fowler Block Main Street George Crowe Park

Changes in Concord High School Faculty

Concord High School opens fall term with two faculty changes. Miss Myrtle Graves will teach Latin replacing Mr Norman D Stewart. Miss Evelyn B Wells becomes drawing and art supervisor succeeding Miss Freda A Hergt who moved to New Jersey. Mr Edward F Loughlin joined last spring as Athletic coach and will coach the football eleven.

Concord High School Myrtle Graves Radcliffe College Lowell High School Norman D. Stewart Concord Evelyn B. Wells Massachusetts School of Art Fairhaven Mass Freda A. Hergt New Jersey Edward F. Loughlin

Local Visits and New Arrivals in Sudbury Community

Mr and Mrs Herbert Evans and family of Bridgeport Pennsylvania visit Mrs Caroline Stone. Evans is Physical Instructor at the Junior High. Mrs James Bartlett and children spent last Saturday at Plum Island for Labor Day. Madaline Small of Guilford Maine visits Mr and Mrs Fréd Stone. Mr and Mrs W A Taunton and family of Belmont have moved into Hancock house on State Road. Mr and Mrs Waldo Stone spent the weekend at Newtasket.

Herbert, Evans Brideport Penn Caroline Stone Evans James Bartlett Plum Island Madaline Small Guilford Maine Fréd Stone W. A. Taunton Belmont Hancock House State Road Waldo Stone Newtasket

Tide of revolution sweeps entire Holy Land

Jerusalem reports and across Palestine tell of a large Bedouin and Jebel Druse force, about 2000 strong, allegedly marching on Palestine under anti Semitism guise. Riots persist between Jews and Arabs as British troops and marines arrive to shield residents amid widespread attacks.

Jerusalem Palestine Holy Land Im. Jerusalem Leinto Dan Beersheba

State Convention Attended by Division Leaders

Five people were injured when a car crash on the State road in Lexington brought four men and Mrs. Shaughnessy to Emerson hospital early Monday. Mrs. Shaughnessy suffered a severe scalp laceration and was later discharged.

Joseph M. Collins A. C Lowell Red Neumair William Golden H Street Boston Mra. Sheugnenee D Street Emerson Hospital State Road Lexington Shaughnessy

Concord High School Opens After Construction Delay

Superintendent Wells A Hall announced Concord High School and West Concord Schools will open Wednesday September 4 after postponement due to new construction. A teachers meeting is scheduled for Tuesday September 3 at 10:30 a.m. in Eaton Hall.

Peter Bulkeley Emerson Ning Concord High School Péter B West Concord Wells A. Hall Eatonhell

Mrs Hattie B Thompson dies longtime Concord resident

Mrs. Hattie B Hosmer Thompson widow of Lt S Benton Thompson US Navy and life long Concord resident died at her home 37 Walden Street near her birthplace. She survived by two sisters Miss Ella Homer and Miss Fannie L Hosmer of Concord. Funeral services were held at Mt Auburn Cemetery Chapel Cambridge conducted by Rev Charles A Clough Jr acting Rector of Trinity Church during the Rector's vacation.

Hattie Fannie L. Hosmer Concord Mt.Auburn Cemetery Cambridge Charles A. Clough, Jr Vineyard Haven Trinity Church Smith C. Dexter

New Principal at Peter Bulkeley School

When the Peter Bulkeley Emerson school reopens on Monday September 9 a new principal joins. Bradford M. Kingman accepted a position as Registrar and Instructor at New Hampton School in New Hampton New Hampshire. J Vey Merilk of Winterport Maine will succeed Kingman.

Peter Bulkeley-Emerson School Bradford M. Kingman New Hampton School New Hampton N.H J. Vey Merilk Winterport Farmington Normal School Boston University Kingman

Seafaring Festival Highlights Dog and Boat Events

The notices describe a multi event gathering on September 14 including a bench show for hound dogs with prizes, shooting and marksmen contests, open sports events, and outboard motor racing at Wake Island and Boat City. Registration starts 9:00 a.m. with parking at Kildeer Island.

Webeer Mapesiis Weusier Vaere Wewiitet Bultabie Eudeu Billy Renmin Company Deer Island

Principal Merrill Path to New Role at Pi Conn

The record shows Mr Merrill with five years as supervising principal and a period as teacher at Watertown Jamip High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Boston University last year and is pursuing further work. Miss Lillian Yo, a Needham teacher, is named for 2nd and 5th grade duties.

Merrill Succes Pi Conn Watertown Jamip High School Boston University

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