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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1928
Page
4
A commemorative piece honors Colonel Charles A Lindbergh and the Spirit of St Louis flight from New York to Paris on May 20–21, 1927 with poetic tribute to bold exploration. The essay valorizes daring pioneers who redefine limits and the enduring inspiration of cross ocean aviation.
The funeral of George W Hunt took place at his home in Sudbury. He was a longtime postmaster and son of Henry and Alice Hunt. Survived by his wife Georgetta a son Edwart and two sisters. Rev Thomas Street officiated and burial was at Wordsworth cemetery. Also noted is a Sudbury Boy Scout drive funding for Algonquin Council led by local leaders and speakers from state Federation. a West Concord Woman's Club committee organized the legislative program.
A February 15 conference of the 11th district of Women’s Clubs met in Assoc ia tion hall with delegates from 27 clubs spanning from Walden to West Concord. West Concord was hostess and the meeting voted to move the regular meeting day to Tuesday to accommodate clubs seeking conference status. The session included discussion of proposed legislation in Massachusetts.
At the annual town meeting on Monday evening Stow voters approved 21,700 dollars to erect a new primary school building to replace the old Center Primary brick schoolhouse. The sum will be paid in seven equal installments ending in 1934, and 2,000 dollars were also appropriated to establish a town nurse.
Rev. George H Clark announces candidacy for Sudbury school committee. Mrs. William Evans hosts a Saturday bridge club with a late supper Saturday evening.
A trend arises toward dissolving independent boards and commissions in Washington as concerns grow that they have exceeded their intended role. The piece notes bipartisan unease about governance and the risk of dramatic restructuring in the near future, signaling a major shift in executive and congressional oversight.
The senior class will stage The Arrival of Kitty at Waltham Street Hall on Friday February 17 at eight with a Boston Wal ter H. Baker Company production. Cast includes Sylvia Ahola George Tucker Jenne tte C Johnston Leo Mullin Edward Fearns Ampi Klemola Maurice White Samuel Gilman Sirika Koiva. After the play dancing to Sheridan's orchestra.
The Progressive Temple Pythian Sisters held a successful whist party in Masonic hall Monday evening with fifteen tables in play. Prizes went to Olga Stokes for first ladies, Cummings West Acton for second, Grace Spence for consolation. gentlemen awards went to Jamieson for first, Puffer for second, Astwood for consolation. A buffet lunch followed, directed by social committee chair Laura Lent.
George F. Bond of Daytona Beach writes he is enjoying himself and plays golf daily. Sergt John P Colleary West VFW will host a whist party in Preston Hall Thursday night. arrangements led by Com Edgar Labossiere. A government document of a thousand pages outlines hearings on the Independent Agencies Appropriation bill and shows subcommittee grilling officials, signaling a new departure in criticism.
Fannie Hurst argues modern women’s dress lessens male sex consciousness and reshapes social norms. She asserts open legs and beach attire reduce voyeurism, while women join men as partners in business and sports, redefining gender roles in society.
A sweeping lament on pick-up meals across households from Maine to Washington and beyond. The piece notes how a pick-up meal can mean anything from tea and bread to hash and leftovers. It portrays the meal as a symbol of busy, strained homes and shifting gender roles.
Concord February event wowed attendees as the Concord Woman's Club staged "Living Statues" at Town Hall. Henry L. Seaver narrated ages and lands with lantern views while club members and friends formed the diverse tableaux from Egyptian Ptah to American The Minute Man.
About eight thirty Sunday evening the West Concord Union Church hosted an all men service led by Pastor Alfred Wheeler Stone. The event fostered friendship and devotion with singing by the congregation and a quartet plus Langdon W. Goddard on trumpet. Reverends Batt and Stone delivered earnest addresses, leaving attendees hopeful for future similar gatherings.
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