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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1928

Page

2

Delaney Emerges as Contender in Knockout Heavyweight Scene

The column argues Jack Delaney’s knockout power repositions him as a top heavyweight contender while debating Sharkey Risko and Delaney’s rivals. It notes Delaney’s recent streak over Montgomery Berlenbach and Humbeck, highlighting the punch as the key to breakthrough.

York Énders Ak Dempsey Delaney Delabey Heeney Berlenbach Montgomery Jack Humbeck Humbeck

Concord Council Music Show Highlights

A brief report notes a well attended musical show by the Council of GC last Monday and Tuesday evenings. Local talent performed pieces pleasing the audience at Concord junction.

Council K GC. Musi

Supper and Get-Together at West Concord Union Church

An informal gathering was held last Friday evening at the West Concord Union Church. The oyster stew supper was presided over by Sasetin, with remarks by Pastor Alfred Wheeler Stone and committee president Goddard. Merriam of Boston, a YMCA speaker, gave an engaging talk on Boys throughout the state.

West Concord Sasetin Alfred Wheeler Stone Goddard C. Waldo Ilfame Merriam Boston YMCA

Maynard White Guild Meeting Features Music and Talk

In Maynard on Sunday at the White Guild gathering Miss Rosemary Sheehan performed two violin selections and sang with Miss Margaret Sheehan. Mrs David Sheehan accompanied and Mrs Sheehan sang solo pieces. Mr R B Mo nee spoke on the Administration of Criminal Justice.

Maynard Rosemary Sheehan David Sheehan Margaret Shee Tomor R. B. Monee Administration of Criminal Justice

Valentine Dance Highlights Annursnac Grange Event

A Valentine Dance by the Annursnac Grange occurred last Monday night February 13. Dorothy Santora won first prize for best costume. Miss Po Pod Ye Ke performed on piano with Hinman on violin and Frederick Taylor on drums. Refreshments followed and Mrs Kelley led the event with a speaker on the next meeting featuring Mrs Margaret Alexander and Chester.

Valentine Annursnac Grange Dorothy Santora

Christina McGregor Funeral Held Amid Reflections

Christina McGregor of Con has funeral services from the home of her daughter Mrs Robert Mouley. Alfred Wheeler conducted the service at half past two with interment at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Survived by Mrs Mary Rob Pine Ameotos Malifornia and Mrs Robert Mouley of Junction and one son, with other relatives listed.

McGregor Christina Moor Robert Meig Land Scotland Alfred Wheeler Sleepy Hollow Westeye Su Christina McGregor Con Robert Mouley Junction Mobs Canada

Unusual Favors and Novelties Planned for Evening Event

A lively program with a variety of novelties and the popular Sim plex Orchestra will highlight the evening. The event aims to draw the largest crowd yet and provide the last chance for merrymaking before Lent. The committee extended dancing until 1 A. M. and recalls last year’s Concord Lodge party as February 21 approaches.

Concord Lodge

Acton Universalist Service Launches Lenten Sermon Series

Rev Andrew J Torsleff leads Sunday morning service at Acton Universalist Church with a sermon on Christ in the Modern Business Life the first in a Lenten series. The church offers a school session at 11 45 and a chicken pie dinner fundraiser on Washington's Birthday. The Ministers Club met at Acton High to hear Deputy Commissioner of Education lecture in Maynard.

Universalist Church Andrew J. Torsleff Christ Washington L. 8 Ministers Club Acton High Maynard

Murray Brown Retires From New England Town Selectman Post

The town honors Murray Brown for six years of service as selectman. He declined renomination after a tireless two year term, dedicating time and wisdom to town welfare and leaving affairs in excellent condition for successors.

New England Murray Brown

Acton Citizens Caucus Nominates Town Officers

A citizens caucus at Acton town hall on Monday February 13 at 7 45 p m nominated candidates for town offices with no dissent. Nominations include A Brooks Parker moderator Horace F Tuttle clerk Frank W Holt treasurer Charles A Durkee collector of taxes Dr Wendell F Davis selectman three years Warren M Jones assessor three years Howard J Billings Waldo Whitagra and Dr W F Davis board of public welfare John J Mead Michael Foley Alan C Frost and Charles A Durkee coast Horace F Tuttle cemetery three years Mrs Iver D Wood and Edgar H Hall committee three years Dr George H Tuttle board of health Horace F Tuttle trustee public library James B tree warden. The answering will be held on Mon

Acton A Brooks Parker Horace F. Tuttle Frank W. Holt Charles A. Durkee Wendell F. Davis Warren Warren 4H. Jones, Assessor For Three years;Howard J. Billings Waldo

Big Fight for Player Places on Tiger Crew

Detroit reports the Tigers will bring a large Texas squad to San Antonio to contest for jobs. Eight outfielders, nine infielders, four battery candidates, and fourteen pitchers compete for limited spots as Moriarty trims to a 25 man roster.

Tiger Crew Tigers San Antonio Texas Moriarty Southland Heilmann Fothergill Harry Tiger Meun Gehringer Tavener Warner Neun Bill Sweeney Fort Worth Marty McManus Chick Galloway Frank Emmer Minneapolis Taverner Nolen Richardson Richardson Battery Woodall Shea Hargrave Phillips Toronto Afaield Nashville Billings Carroll Gibson Holloway Smith Stoner Whitehill Combers Vangilder Browns Jack Erwin Paducah Hubbell Newman Paulson Danville Sullivan Forth Worth Teachout Hollywood

Concord Elks Annual Dance Scheduled for February 21

The Concord Lodge of Elks will hold its annual banquet and dance in the Veterans Building. The event invites members and guests to attend the February 21 gathering.

Concord Elks Concord Lodge of Elks Veterans Building

Framingham Memorial to Open Feb 22

Framingham prepares to dedicate the Memorial Municipal building on Wednesday February 22. The public may inspect from noon to evening as the Civic League orchestra performs. The complex includes a branch library municipal offices veterans quarters and an auditorium seating 2200 with bronze veterans tablets.

Memorial Municipal Framingham Civic League Orchestra of Fifty James Glass William H. Walsh Edgar A Bowers Board of Selectmen

Concord Social Event Promises Notable Evening

On the night of February 21 in Concord a catered supper at 7 15 p m ushers in an affair described as a premier social event of the season Exalted Ruler A D MacRae oversees arrangements and the event.

Concord A D MacRae

Leap Year Marriages Drop Much Below Normal

In Cleveland the leap year is seen as a flop by justices and a magistrate, with several dozen marriages and a low January total. Justice W. J. Zoul jokes leap year is laughable, while J. Chizek says it would be better off without it. Frank Zizelman notes January 1928 licenses fell to 570 from 707 a year earlier.

of the Peace Justice of the Peace W. J. Zoul J . Chizek Bank Frank Zizelman

R H Long Plans Framingham Shoe Manufacturing Revival

Framingham to form a stock company led by R H Long to build a shoe operation at Mellin and Waverley streets with $200000 capital and about 200 employees. The project involves Cordaville residents, a March start, and immediate need for $50000 for stock and equipment as five local businessmen have already contributed.

Framingham R H Long Commonwealth Mellin Waverley Cordaville

Acton Guest at Sherwoods on Main Street

Mrs J Leonard Lawliss of Montpelier Vermont visits Mr and Mrs A C Sherwood on Main Street. Day way observed by the Men's Police at the Congregational church on Sunday 1% attendance was noted.

J. Leonard Lawliss Montpelier Vermont A. C. Sherwood Main Street Congregational Church

Ratification Clause Question Draws Legal Fire

Cincinnati lawyers question the Eighteenth Amendment as written arguing it is automatically inoperative and unconstitutional due to omitted words. Isaac Pichel of the Cincinnati Times Star flags the issue noting all states would be required for ratification and cites Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler.

Cincinnati United States Cincinnati Times Star Isaac Pichel Pichel Union Butler Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia Uni New York City Cincinnati Tim Commercial Tribune Times- Star Columbia Congress

Village drama club forms with forty members

The village forms a dramatic club of forty five members with varied talents. The first meeting was Feb 7 and officers were elected Miss Hazel P Murray president Miss Gertrude A Stiles vice president Stannard Sylvia secretary treasurer Miss Florence A Merriam Miss Olive Valente and Winifred McKenzie a committee for play selection. Also notes guests and visits among residents.

Hazel P. Murray Stannard Sylvia Florence A. Merriam Olive Valente Winifred McKenzie Lara Spoon Charlestown N. H W. J. Harrod High Street Frank E. Hardy Hubbarton Vermont Alexander Morison Main Street Guy Corliss Carrie Johnson West Somerville Esther Balch

Fridayjagning and social events at Congregational Church

Friday jagn ing Feb 7 Dwight Laette shows Makers of Men at Congregational Church in charge by Mrs FE Gates. Friday evening Feb 24 piano and entertainment at the C House with Mrs Wil in charge. Feb 22 social for young people at Congregational Church. Women’s Club at House next Wednesday at 2 15 Costume party at Club House for the young. Milas Clargaret Me won first a Norwegian costume Helen Toomey second in a Valentine themed contest Alden wore a rah costume and Brown Military. Refreshments of cake and punches served the same in charge.

Dwight Laette Congregational Church FE. Gates C Howse Wil Milas Clargaret Helen Toomey Alden

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