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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1927
Page
10
The report notes average acreage over five years at 3,697,000 with 1926 at 85.6 percent of that. potato yields fell from 113.1 to 104.6 bushels per acre. Prices spiked from 5.20 per hundredweight in April to 3.55 by July due to heavy early-potato cargo, with later months showing upward movement and improved grower outlook.
Plans for a grand 1930 observance of the Massachusetts Bay Colony centennial include a reconstructed colonial village, scientific displays, and international gatherings. Notables Ralph Adams Cram and John L. Bates aid the effort, with Boston area towns slated to participate.
The United States rifle team will be selected from civilian and National Guardsmen at tryouts across First Corps Area including Maine Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut at Camp Devens Agar Mas The Secretary of War instructed Corps Area Commanders and Adjutants General to provide National Guard ranges for tryouts and arrange invites to Quantico or Price Island for those reaching the international team level Brig Gen M A Reckord said final tryouts may be attended at personal expense but reimbursement applies if the candidate makes the team
In private talks anti Smith drys discuss replacing him with a vigorous challenger who could wage a hard fight for prohibition. Potential names include Donahey Reed and Reed allies while Senator Heflin backs Donahey. southern members favor Reed against Smith to risk a dry surge during possible deadlock.
Washington reports 1926 forest fires caused 257 376 thousand board feet of timber loss across 722 000 acres. A Sherman Forestry Service figures show 8 263 fires. only a few seasons exceed this area burned, with two July storms driving most blazes in Washington and northern Idaho.
The report notes a long running total since 1916 of 67 incidents resulting in the destruction of 6,064,240,000 board feet of timber in the western region.
Last night the Southboro Village Society hosted a Valentine party at the Community House with whist, music, dancing, and entertainment. A large number of guests attended from out of town. Committee in charge: Winslow Wenworth, chairman, Mrs. Leo B Bunker, Dorisley Bilcoy, Louise Hinchuff, and J Boyle.
Scoutmasters and several Boy Scouts from Southboro attend the annual Rather and Soy supper under Marlboro Council at Odd Fellows hall Marlboro tonight. Richard M. Evans will deliver the welcoming address.
Southboro February 15 The Girls Friendly Society rehearses for a charity dramatic evening at St Mark's church parish house. Mrs Robert Peel Chen? ore directs. One act comedies The Sl Widow His and The Pau Dummy feature Miss Mary Draper Della Davis Vesta Davis Virginia McMaster in the cast with a second group including Marjorie Newton Helena Wilkinson Eleanor Mace Mennies Kelley Agnes Metcalf Esther Misener.
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