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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1926
Page
14
Publication notice states Marlboro Massachusetts weekly issue by Enterprise Press, second class matter since 1903, post office registration and pricing details include four cent and one dollar rates. Text references include postal act dates and pricing.
An editorial highlights the vast American auto industry led by Dodge Brothers Buick Ford and a growing Detroit scene. It notes record production at Dodge Brothers and Buick No 1 750 000 rolling off the line while Henry Ford plans a new eight cylinder car and expands the flying machine plant as Hotels offices theatres rise and Book Tower and an eight story Book building set industry records in Detroit.
Intentions of marriage filed at the Hazel town office show Maynard Gilpin and Fran k Dutton of Carlisle intend to wed. A school athletic association benefit at the school auditorium on December 1 was open to the public for a dance. A radio hobbyist disturbance reported by 5 to 10 p.m. may involve a local amateur operator.
Miss Gilpin submitted her resignation to the school authorities to take effect at Christmas. A mock wedding and a parade in old fashioned clothes marked the farewell event at the home of Miss Ellie May with several named attendees and a best dressed award.
Just Us Club of Cody defeated Kaceys 12 pins in a hat-ed bowling match at Maynard Thursday evening as a gallery cheered their favorite teams. The two squads clashed in a tense, crowd-pleasing contest.
Ten men per side competed in three string sets with twelve pins separating teams. The K of C team led by Jas Farrel faced Just Us captained by Cola Rainville. Winners received watches and a chicken, with a rematch and tug of war to follow after Christmas.
The teachers of all public schools met at the high school auditorium Thursday afternoon. Superintendent Jerome Fogewell addressed the meeting and spoke on general school work. He also discussed a special meeting with junior high school teachers about homeroom duties and the social aim in the junior high.
Storage tanks at the plant will hold over 500000 gallons of gasoline with more tanks planned. The furnace and fuel oil department operates at capacity and seeks space for specialty oils. Henry Bursaw, company president, says business is thriving with five automobile trucks delivering to towns within fifteen miles.
Report notes two dogs observed near Mr Shnair's hen house and a dog killed birds at Mr Litchfield's hen house. Willian Tobin's hens also died as farmers on the Stow line complain of poultry losses. The issue is referred to the Selectmen for action.
The owner of two dogs at Assabet Lodge faces questioning regarding a matter tied to the lodging and animal control. Details remain sparse, with authorities seeking clarification from the owner about the dogs' status and the incident prompting the inquiry.
In South Acton the Maynard and Acton Oil Company completes major plant expansions to handle rising gasoline and fuel oil sales. New tanks are installed including a 250000 gallon gasoline tank and a 35 tank-car capacity train. A demonstration lecture on the Zaner Bloser writing method is also reported. Nearby farms report heavy losses of fowl in recent weeks, with hens affected on entering their twenty fifth to forty hens.
The Federated Church Men's Forum will hold its annual Get together supper at 7 tomorrow night in the church vestry. Dr James P Berkley from Newton Theological School will be guest of honor and address the gathering. A program of music and entertainment features is planned and all local men are invited. Committee members are James Stockwell Harry Moore and Howard Rammedell.
The Southboro Catholic Woman's club announces it will sponsor a Christmas Tree event in Southboro on December 14, inviting community participation and detailing plans for the celebration.
The Children of St Anne's at the Community House present a May night program on December 23 at 7 o'clock. The event features carols and recitations directed by Mins men. Gifts from the tree and candy will be served. Mrs Agnes Eivan is chairman of the arrangements.
The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor met at the Federated church with Miss Alice Norcross in charge. Locals Clifford Wheeler Stockwell and Paul represented the group at the recent conference. A feature was the girls chorus singing.
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