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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1928
Page
7
Fashion notes describe a revived peek-a-boo motif for spring garments. Descriptions include ringtime models, coral and blue details, embroidery in silver, scalloped skirts, navy blue and white combinations, and lattice designs on frocks and blouses.
Eddie Rickenbacker, famed WWI ace, argues aviation should advance with careful planning, not reckless stunts. He supports a government aviation commission and foreign goodwill missions, urging steady progress and a stable embassy presence abroad.
Commander Richard E. Byrd, in Mirrors of the Year from Frederick A. Stokes, foresees a new era of air travel paralleling railroads. He expects a major rise in commercial flying, cheaper operation as traffic grows, and regular transoceanic service within a decade. He notes multiple engine planes and safety tech must mature, with 1928 goals for 8,121 miles of public air lines and dense air routes aided by beacons and night flying.
The text notes that Lindbergh would gain ideas and knowledge from a tour, enhancing his already great experience in aviation matters. It stresses his importance and value to the future of flying, implying he is indispensable due to the insights he can bring.
A fragment discusses aviation risk and the push to protect American hearts from hazardous flights in future operations. It highlights worries about safety standards and the need for stricter oversight.
The 1928 Pittsburgh Pirates, fresh off 1927 as National League champions, reshaped by Donie Bush with Pie Traynor, Glen Wright, Sparky Adams, and George Grantham infield bids. Fans expect a stronger lineup, especially at short and second, with Adams and Grantham improving the infield and Barnhart remaining in the outfield as Pete Scott joins the bench.
London reports Miss Eileen Bennett, age 20, lauded by leading English tennis judges as Britain's best woman player of the year. She has defeated Elizabeth Ryan and Betty Nuthall in Riviera events and Cannes Gallian Cup play, with a Wimbledon threat to be England’s sole contender in the coming season after her 1924 junior success.
A Southern editorial criticizes New England's industrial approach while acknowledging the potential attraction of textile factories to the South. It argues government costs and rates favor the South, predicting industrial migration and economic shifts driven by southern policy and northern competition.
The Montreal baseball club faces a looming deadline May 2 to finish its new stadium under contract with Hapgood. If delays occur May 2 to May 7 incur a $95,000 daily forfeit, while profits hinge on opening day attendance and season kickoff. Hapgood, managing the club, insists completion is essential despite frigid conditions and financial risks.
Announced plans for a new smaller silver dollar by the Treasury Department to ease circulation. Colorado backers argue the one ounce silver coin with three cents alloy would reflect wealth and aid mining, with the smaller size boosting production and regional benefits.
Coloradans note the proposal would spread disease and contrast it with their suggested coin that would not gather filth, arguing the bill serves as a major medium for contamination.
British and German airship rivalries mark 1928 as a year of early Transatlantic schemes. The United States outlines a carrier liner for passenger service. Britain previews voyages with the airship Rio. Germany plans a SoUille Buenos Aires service and three large flying boats. France seeks an air mail link Argentina. Skepticism persists whether regular Atlantic airship service will commence in 1928, with American vessels unlikely to be ready this year.
Notice that Arthur L. Woodman and Frank J. Bigli act as executors of the Andrew Biggs estate in Carlisle Middlesex with bond. Creditors must prove claims and debtors must pay to 412 Barristers Hall Boston. Date February 21 1928.
Middlesex County Commissioners hear a petition from Acton residents to relocate Nagog Hill Road from Littleton town line to Lowell junction. Public notice sets viewing and hearing dates in Cambridge for March 30, 1928, with copies served to Acton town clerk and published in Acton Enterprise.
The article notes Germany hopes to cross the South Atlantic by midsummer with airship service planned for the Spanish-American War anniversary while Britain withholds a definite date for the R100’s first voyage. It describes a 6,000,000 cubic foot capacity airship and the giant Zeppelin designed by Dr Eckner, about 1,710 feet long with 110 tons lift, both praised as luxurious and comfortable.
Miss Carolyn D. Smiley, long-time India resident, spoke to the Concord Woman's Club on "Social Manners and Customs of India" in the Chapel of the Trinitarian Congregational Church. Members wore Indian-style dress, and tea service followed the talk with several hostesses assisting.
Miss Irma Durkee has consented to give an exhibition of fancy dancing by her class assisted by Miss Helen MacDonald, a pupil of Mrs Merchands.
Pastor Rev Ralph A Barker leads morning worship at 10 30 on Sunday March 8 with sermon The Intellectual Basis of Religion followed by the Lord s Supper. Sunday school and adult classes at 11 45 and Christian Endeavor at 6 15. Prayer meeting in vestry Friday March 2 at 7 preparatory service before communion.
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held Wednesday evenings at 7 o'clock in their rooms in Creighton’s. Block applications for permits should be presented at that time or to the secretary of the Board. Frank S. Binks, Chastmas Edwin Carlton, Secretary: WM. O. Strout. AES as
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