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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1928
Page
2
The annual re stirring music show, long planned, will be presented in February in Concord and nearby venues. North directs a large cast featuring Concord’s prettiest young residents. The production titled Over the Moon will showcase music and public performances with members broadcasting from Station North during the week.
In South Acton the Baptist Church held its annual meeting on Tuesday night. Mrs Emma nds was elected president with Madeline Howe as vice president and Ida Christ as secretary. The group plans a home meeting at Mrs Esther n Martin Street and a senior class play entitled Kitty to be performed at the local high school on April 13 and 14.
Townspeople and proprietors gather as a moderator is elected amid heated dispute. A motion to halt the meeting fails as threats and crowd pressure rise, with lingering questions over property rights and unclaimed lands.
Concord February 8 The series of competitive games between two divisions of the NC oO Club of Company H 182nd Inf MNG is underway opening last week with a bowling match. Leaders are Sergeant John A Delaney and Sergeant Howard Ross. Delaney division Bowlers: Corporal Richard Knowles Corporal Joseph Santora. Ross division: Sergeant George Mulcahey Sergeant Edward Lawton. First round Ross' bowlers lead by 18 pins. Pool shooting basketball and card tournaments will follow.
Alfred W. Stone, minister, outlines theme Race Relations for morning sermon. Church school at 2.00, evening service at 6.00, and various society meetings including Senior Society of Christian Endeavor and Helping Hand Society. George Worriam, state Y.M.C.A. secretary, to speak on Older Boys Throughout the World.
A mammoth whist party and entertainment hosted by the Help of Christians church drew a large crowd to IO F hall on Tuesday evening. Sixty two tables competed for prizes with winners including Mrs Moreau and Edward Lyons among the top prizes. An after-party program featured vocal selections by Miss Hearn and Miss Hennessey, a reading by Loretta Tree, and a quartet, followed by refreshments. The event was organized by a committee led by Mrs Lillian Loughlin with many volunteers assisting.
Fletcher Adams of Concord Junction played the Toreador in a bull fight scene during the Fiesta Espanola staged February 3. Adams is a student at Vesper George School of Art in Boston and resides at 7 Highland Street.
Advertising indicates new footwear styles debuting at Rickles' Shoe Store in Maynard located opposite the 5 and 10 store.
The Linden Athletic Club composed of Harvard sophomores, hidden under French aliases, formed a strong hockey lineup and defeated the Middlesex School six 4 to 1 on Bateman's Pond rink Monday afternoon. Capt. Almy scored Middlesex's lone goal.
Concord Grange No. 150 Patrons of Husbandry met in the Elks Hall for a lively session led by lecturer Mrs Sadie Wilson and teams captained by Mrs Mary King and Miss Ruth Raymond. The gathering drew a large audience and returned a very jolly, applause-filled evening.
The series of illustrated drama sermons based on famous works dramatized on stage or screen, given by Rev Dr Gail Cleland at Trinitarian Congregational Church, draws big congregations. Last Sunday’s subject was Turn to the Right. Next Sunday features Uncle Tom's Cabin.
The Woman's Union of the Trinitarian Congregational church voted to add 1000 dollars to the building fund, bringing total contributions to more than 5600 dollars. The Middlesex School tea and supper dance for the two upper classes is set for Saturday February 18.
Concord observers will witness an engineering feat as the girders for the new stronger overhead bridge over Main Street near Wood Street are swung into place. Girders sit on temporary supports parallel to the existing bridge awaiting installation.
The coldest day of the season hit Boston with a subzero low. Postmaster F A Tower, a cooperative observer for the United States Weather Bureau, recorded Concord at eight and a half degrees above the city's season low of six and a half degrees below zero.
Acton voters will cast ballots Monday March 5 at 2 PM in several precincts. Citizens' caucus scheduled at Acton Town Hall on February 13 at 7:45 PM. Voter registration available February 8 7 to 9 PM South Acton School February 10 7 to 9 PM West Acton Firehouse February 21 12 noon to 10 PM Acton Town Hall.
The town announces its annual election of officers on Monday March 5 at noon across precincts. A business meeting is set for Monday March 12 at 9 am in the town hall. Citizens caucus occurs Monday February 13 at 7 45 pm in the town hall. Voter registration sessions are scheduled in South Acton February 8, West Acton February 10, Acton Center February 21 with specific hours at each location.
The annual Massachusetts State Fairs Association meeting in Greenfield featured state officials led by Commissioner Alfred W. Gilbert with remarks on farm legislation and fair funding. Acton delegates included George A. Richardson and Frank A. Merriam with a banquet at Weldon House and speeches stressing publicity, gate control, and the role of newspapers.
Concord Junction hosts Mr and Mrs Charles Carter and Mr and Mrs Ralph B Putnam from Port au Prince Haiti. A chimney fire at Angelo Delfino's home caused little damage. An alarm was sounded for a grass fire at Allen's farm on the State road. The annual Firemen ball committee includes Harry Carroll chairman Peter Hansen Jimson Frank McLean and Biling Johanson.
Concord Lodge No 212 IOOF held its Fourth Dance on Friday February 3 1928. Ronnie's Simplex Orchestra remains a strong draw and members plan a Washingtons Birthday Dance as the next major event. Those who attended last year look forward to February 21.
The Willow Rebekah Lodge held a dime social at the IOOF hall on Monday evening. About thirty questions were answered by a dime, with dimes added to the Relief Fund. A program featured dances, piano, and vocal numbers, followed by refreshments and a whist party planned for February 20. A special men’s meeting is set for Sunday at West Concord Union church with invitations extended.
Registrars recorded 28 new voters in Concord at the Town Hall Monday evening between 7 and 9 o'clock. The event marks another round of local registration activity as residents line up to update records.
The Sudbury Woman's Club hosted its annual legislative meeting at Town Hall with President Mrs. Eaton presiding. Speakers included Mrs. Marcus Haley and Warren Bishop Assistant District Attorney Middlesex County discussing topics from book censorship to padlock laws and compensation for minors.
Mr Bishop praised the county’s jurymen for cleaning up the docket and saving over 60 dollars in office costs. He spoke highly of their character and diligence, noting their careful study of types of cases. The remarks were described as both interesting and instructive.
Concord February report shows varied milk solids levels with several districts recording clean samples such as River Road and Old Acres, while others like Derby and Commonwealth show dirtier readings. Officials note compliance with state requirements and ongoing inspection efforts led by Alden H. Russell and team.
The Maynard Stow and Greater Acton clubs held a March planning session with George E Brick as guest speaker. They aim to organize a joint meeting of the three clubs in March with Mr Ley of the state club expected to speak.
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