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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1929

Page

5

Boxing bouts highlight city hall event at iastime hall

The program featured several close matches as Hudson and Worcester boxers faced off in multiple weight classes. Bosquet of Hudson captured the 126 pound class while Lotti of Marlboro won the 126 pound title in a tough final. Other divisions included 135 113 147 and 160 pound bouts with Newton Worcester Maynard Brockton Cambridge and Webster represented.

Iastime Ferc Hudson Mikes Worcester Hudson Boy Espirito New Wapsito Miarom Lotti Lowman Henry Ther Marlboro Fin- Smoot South Boston Ie Apirite Newton Claes Lotti Marlboro Efault Bosquet Cue Perera de Wolle Dean Matti Paahenen Maynard Nyhlom Meynard Martin Brockton Pacar

Last Rites for Frank M Banks in Acton

Funeral services were held at Acton Centre Congregational Church for Frank M Banks who died December 14 in his 68th year. Rev M A Vance of West Boylston officiated with hymns. burial in Woodlawn cemetery. He leaves a daughter Mrs Robert Bond, a granddaughter Dorothy E Bond, a sister Mrs Daniel Bigelow, and brothers Genas S and Alec D. He had lived in Marlboro and worked for J W Pope Furniture Co. in Phoenix Block.

Acton Acton Centre Congregational Church Frank M. Banks M. A. Vance West Boylston Denby Jesus Antermient Woodlawn Robert Bond Mass Dorothy E. Bond Daniel Bigelow Southboro Genas 8S Watern Alberta Alec D Providence Phoenix Block Meriboro

Bulger Nabs Perfect Skeet Score At Club Shoot

William Bulger of the Gencord Rod and Gun Club shot a perfect 25 of 26 in the skeet event on New Year’s Day. Four shooters tied at 25 for the handicap with Charles Temple and George Clark among them. Beard won the draw for prizes with Clark second and Bulger third.

William Bulger Gencord Rod and Gun Club Virginia Road Charles Temple George Clark Prises Beard Clark Bulger

West Concord blanks Concord Legion in Lynch Alley bowing match

West Concord bowling team defeated the Concord Legion five at Lynch alley last night. Miller was the high roller of the match.

West Concord Concord Legion Lynch Alley Miller

Maynard Boy Faces Wallace De Wolfe in Final Bout

Maynard boxer Paahenen fought hard against Wallace De Wolfe in the final, De Wolfe leveraging experience to overpower the Assabet Valley challenger. The decision went to De Wolfe on the spot, with Benny Ostheus as referee and Dr. G. J. Delaney and Joseph G. Christy as judges.

Maynard Wallace de Wolfe Paahenen Assabet Valley de Wolfe Benny Ostheus G. J. Delaney Joseph G. Christy Hudson

Free Church Christmas Concert Held Concord

Norwegian Evangelical Free Church held its annual Christmas concert on Lang Street with large attendance. Under Miss Annie Olsen and Mrs. John Cahill, the program featured a Junior Choir, recitations by multiple children, piano duets, and exercises including Little Lights and The Promised Messiah. Mrs. John Webber of Swampscott spoke on Christmas for Lynn’s poor children. gifts and refreshments followed.

Concord Norwegian Evangelical Free Church Lang Street Annie Olsen John Cahill A. Jorgenson John Sven Auditorum Olaf M. Johnson J. Anderson Edith Larsen Thelma Boresen Lillian Hanson Pauline Thoresen iMargaret Anderson Esther Anderson Marjorie Larson Ralph Anderson Merrill Thoresen Henry Anderson Helen Johnson Helen Thoresen Elizabeth Hanson Hiluegarde Anderson Thelma Thoresen Russell Thoresen Mildred Christianson Walter Anderson Ed. Thoresen William Anderson George Anderson Howard Thoresen Margaret Hanson Hildegarde .Anderson John Anderson Babe ‘of the Manger Arjorie Larson Ruth Peterson Ralpno Burstad John Webber Swampscott Lynn

Norwegian Christmas Festival at Lang Street Church

The Missionary (Foreign) Sewing Circle of the Norwegian Evangelical Free Church held a Norwegian Christmas festival on Lang Street. Rev. Olaf M. Johnsen delivered a short Christmas message, with songs by Miss Olga Monsen, selections by the Junior choir, and a trio featuring John Sven on violin Andrew Jorgenson on alto horn and Mrs John Cahill on piano.

Concord Norwegian Evangelical Free Church Lang Street Olaf M. Johnsen Iby Olga Monsen John Sven Andrew Jorgenso John Cahill

Found Dead In E Acton

Walter Hanscomb 64 a farmhand living on Strawberry Hill road East Acton was found dead along Mohawk Trail near East Acton. Police from Concord initiated autopsy findings by Dr Henry Walcott who labeled death a hit and run though a possible murder was suspected with no clear motive. Sergt William J Puzzo seeks relatives. Hanscomb formerly of Bath Maine.

Concord Mass Patrick F. Ridge Lake Walden East Acton Joseph Dee Walter Hanscome Alden Henry J. Walcott N. Y William J. Puzzo State Police Bath

Stow Boy Wins Meet At Camp Gilbert

Forest Hartin of Stow born 1914 wins 1928 Middlesex County 4 H Garden Championship at Camp Gilbert as a member of Justéo Gardners. He earned $179.15 from a 3675 foot garden, sold roadside and to nearby town customers, with ribbons at fairs and high contest placements. He plans to return next July to Amherst.

Stow Middlesex County Forrest Hartin Justéo’ Gardners Club Forrest Forest Acton

Predictions On 1929 Ring Titles By Tom McArdle

1929 boxing outlook from Tom McArdle predicts featherweight returning to America in exchange for flyweight going to Europe Ace Hudkins to win welterweight or middleweight titles Fidel La Barba to take bantamweight crown heavyweight champion to pass to an heir Tom McArdle believes Loughran and Mandell will keep titles McArdle also sees Ace Hudkins claiming either welterweight or middleweight titles depending on challengers Braddock could threaten Lomski if he defeats him later this month Spider Pladner or Johnny Hill could claim flyweight title Izzy Schwartz and Frankie Genaro seen as past their prime in this forecast.

New York America Europe Ace Hudkins Fidel la Barba John J. Somebody Tom McArdle Rickard Thomas Tommy Loughran Sammy Mandell Ell Loughran Leo Lomiski Braddock Lomski Mandell Ace Hodkins Joe Dundee Mickey Walker Spider Pladner Johnny Hill England McArdle Izzy Schwartz Frankie Genaro la Bara Charley Phil Rosenberg Singer

Sudbury Notes and Visitors Mark New Year

Ida Rogers hosted a large gathering to welcome the New Year at her home. In South Sudbury Ma and Mrs Charles apon return home after house improvements on Goodman Hill road. The Concord State roads junction accident prompts talk of relocating the State road. Moonlight and good ice drew skaters to Willis pond. Miss Alice Tapper, former high school English teacher, visited Miss Josephine Welch over Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles H Way visited Mr and Mrs Vaughe Hosmer of Sharon on Sunday. Mrs Melvin Guptell and daughter Nancy enjoy sea air at Atlantic City.

Ida Rogers Sudbury Y Ma Charles Bheing Goodman Hill Road Concord State Willis Pond Alice Tapper Josephine Welch Charles H. Way Vaughe Hosmer Sharon Sunny Melvin Guptell Nancy Atlantic City

New Year's Social Highlights PTA Dance at Town Hall

The Parent Teachers association held a New Year’s Eve dance at Town Hall for town youths. A large crowd enjoyed ice cream and cake as the old year ended and the new year began. The PTA has been a social force in town since its formation.

Parent-Teachers Association Association P.T. A

Visit to Massachusetts Agricultural College Awarded to 4-H Club Winner

Elmer McLean of Hudson wins a two day trip to Massachusetts Agricultural College for outstanding work in the 4-H garden project. He joins seventy Middlesex County near champions visiting the State 4-H headquarters. Twelve other county youths earned trips for exemplary garden efforts and record keeping on profits. McLean, a fifth year club member, studied at Hildreth School in Marlboro before moving to Hudson. He is son of Mr and Mrs Damon McLean formerly of Henry Ford farm.

Hudson Elmer McLean Massachusetts Agricultural College Ingen Middlesex County Imer

Unity Club Rerun Meeting Planned by First Unitarian

The Unity club of the First Unitarian Society will hold its next regular monthly meeting at the home here. Members are urged to attend as plans for forthcoming activities are discussed.

Hudson Unity Club First Unitarian Society

Concord couple marks fifty eighth wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Isaac M Hay of Bedford Street Concord celebrate their 58th anniversary. He 81 runs a shoe repair shop on Walden Street. The couple married in Sweden on December 27 about 68 years ago and have five sons three daughters 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mrs Hay 76 active in the Methodist Episcopal Church and a longtime member of the West Concord WCTU. The Enterprise offers congratulations and wishes for many more happy years.

Omeceas Gate Sof Mir Isaac M.hay Bedford Street Concord Hay Waideneet Lay fa/shdre Theodore Hay Oscar Hay Iee Calif Victor Ay LDS Re Nets Bernard Hay Tee Majorway Westcord HA. Peters Brooxiine Mary Johison Brockton Esther Aubrey New, Haven Conn Sweden Methodist Episcopal Anderson Methodist Biscopal West Concord Woman’s Christian-temperance Union

Three Cars Collide on River Street

Hudson Police Chief Andrew Magorty filed a report of a Tuesday afternoon collision on River Street involving Victor Lake and Israel Poplin along with Charles Spaulding and Gates Pond Road associated drivers. Lake's car struck Poplin's near Green Street causing minor injuries to Poplin and others.

Hudson Aerie Aims to Grow Membership to 600

Hudson Aerie F C B plans a concerted drive to add about 100 new names to its current over 500 members. The membership committee led by John J. Shaughnessey will implement the plan with trustees William H. Day Roy H. Seaver past president Charles L. Bennett vice president Francis Grenache William OConnell and conductor Ross Bridge named to carry out the campaign.

Christ Roi Whist Social Draws Parish Prize List

A Christ Roi church whist party hosted by the young men drew large attendance with prizes donated by friends. Winners include Mrs Cordelia Kimmens first prize organdie apron, Miss Wanda Bridges second prize picture, Mrs Ray Allen third prize stationery, and consolation to Paul Denis. Prizes also include Antoine LaFrance smoking set and Henry Valcour Jr electric lamp donated by Rev F X Lariviere.

Sudbury Auto Crash Injures Driver Near Marlboro

Police report an accident near Sudbury Marlboro involving Reese Injured tee eee Svin Foss of Sudbury. He was driving east when his car collided with a truck across the road near Boyer place. He was taken to Marlboro station by Thomas Pronovost of Ryan Trucking Co. for treatment.

O.G Duhamel

The New Year Observed in Concord Churches

Watch night services were held at two Concord churches to usher in the new year. At the Norwegian Evangelical Free church the Young People’s Society led a program with a half hour social and a midnight watch. The Methodist Episcopal church hosted an old fashioned Christmas festival with carols stories and a Christmas tree followed by refreshments. New Year masses were celebrated Tuesday morning at Lincoln Catholic charity at 6 and 7 am.

Concord Norwegian Evangelical Free Church Young People’s Society of the Church Pope Anderson Ileader Pce Rice Egan Charles E. Pedersen Lincoln Catholic Charitv

King urges world disarmament conference and navy pause

Sen. Kaima H King of Utah calls on President Coolidge and President elect Hoover to convene a new international disarmament conference in America and suspend the Big Navy program for one year. He urges postponing further armament while Kellogg Briand Pact ratification and League of Nations talks proceed. He cautions against ratifying the pact and expanding the fleet, charging hypocrisy if disarmament talks fail. He argues eight cruisers now under construction should be slowed to speed up work on the larger fleet, or else a pause in naval expansion is warranted.

Washington Coolidge Hoover Pilk Kiam H. King Utah King League of Nations United States Tory Commission Congress

Annual henvest and dance hosted by Reformatory Branch

West Concord reports the second annual event under the House of Prison Officers Association. The dance takes place in Association Hall on Wednesday evening, January 5th, with music by Bray’s orchestra led by Michael of Lexington.

Reformatory Housechusetts Prison ‘Officers Association Association Hall Bray Michael Lexington Manly

Skater Performs On Warner Pond Before Big Crowd

Readable notes describe a skater at Warner Pond executing classic moves including a W figue and grapevines with ease, suggesting the routine mirrors a performance from two decades earlier before a larger audience.

Warner Pond

Team x of the K Of Foes Thennegs Ad Py

Team x of the K of F foes Thennegs ad py with unclear text, readable elements suggest a sports or club brief. Lacking coherent details, the record captures the fragmentary reference to a team and opponents in a local page snippet.

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