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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1929

Page

8

Concord Parent Teacher meeting weighs school needs and kindergarten

The Parent Teacher Association discussed plans for William Hunt funds, gymnasium plans, and repurposing rooms at Concord schools. Members urged establishing a public kindergarten, with strong support from Mrs Conant and Mrs Brooks. A five member committee with funds was authorized for plans and specs.

Wiliam Hunt Stow and Hubbard Streets Manmel Ripley and Emerson Eaton Hall Parent Teacher Association Ruth R. Wheeler Peter Bulkeley Mies Rosalind Kelsey Glee Club Emma F. Clahane

Pulmoter Reconditioned and Placed in Firehouse

Pulmoter purchased years ago by the town has been rescued from desuetude and will be kept in the firehouse. Oxygen tanks will be used in cases where needed and residents are directed to notify Frank V Holt John J Manning or Chief of Police Michael Foley if required.

Acton Frank V . Holt John J. Manning Michael Foley

First Midland League Basketball Games Planned

The first Midland League contest is set for this afternoon with Maynard High School vs Marlboro High School in Maynard. Regulars return for Maynard as Don Lent fields a strong lineup and Maynard then hosts Westboro High School next Saturday at Waltham Street Hall. Westboro seeks revenge after a gridiron loss, while Maynard aims to slow them on the court after Worcester Trade defeat 43 24. Johnnie Driscoll will lead Watertown A A team versus Maynard T T at Waltham Street Hall next Friday night, as he nears law school graduation and remains a hometown favorite.

Maynard H. S Marlboro H. S Don Lent Westboro H. S Waltham Street Hall Westboro Worcester Trade Maynard Johnnie Driscoll Watertown A.A Maynard T.T Johnnie Ennequess Kangas Bovana Moynihan Frigard Sullivan Astian Im Re Watertown H.S Kiki Kangas Tasamalee Mooney Eek “Deak Maynard Me Columbo Seehveeeeey Eueweee Boulden Ojalehto Waneeeee Moynihan Watertown AA Flatt Shields Ween Nlns P Co Gatas Moran Elne Leonard Peer Ewes Driscoll

Lerer's 2 for 1 Sale Sparks Ten Days Clearance

A bustling clearance sale at Lerer's promises two for one bargains on items for ten days. The notice highlights deep discounts and mass bargains aimed at attracting shoppers seeking value.

Lerer Adv

Six Scarlet Fever Cases Prompt Temporary Hospital Closure

Report notes six scarlet fever cases and states the facility will remain closed until further notice. Mentions two cases transferred to the We hospital and cites Mrs Chris tensen's daughter as improving among the patients.

We Hospital Christensen Peg Signer Eink

Yipset basketball opens season with win over visitors at Parker Street Hall

The Yipsets defeated the visiting team 21 to 11 at Parker Street Hall in the opener. Strong defense by Joe Boulden disrupted the foes while G. Ojahelto and the Kangas brothers led scoring with solid guard work throughout the game. Tony Columbo, manager, seeks a high grade attraction for the next home game in February.

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Three Contests Open to Middlesex County 4-H Girls

The Middlesex County Extension Service announces three 4-H contests for girls and one poster contest open to all 4-H club members. Winners may advance to the state contest with a small prize. Judging occurs at the June Home Department meeting. entries emphasize cotton fabrics and health topics.

Middlesex County County Extension Service Middlesex County Extension Service Esther Cooley May Foley Concord Massachusetts

Missionary Shot By Tribesmen in Basra Iraq

Basra Iraq January 22 a missionary Henry A Bilkerd was shot and killed by tribesmen while en route from Kabai to Kowelt. He died about a half hour after a Wahabi bullet entered his mother and severed his spinal cord. Dr. Charles V. R. Coane former US ambassador to China and Chicago philanthropist was in a tour car and survived. The attack occurred as two tourist cars were pursued by horsemen. Bilkerd, a Kalamazoo Michigan native, died before reaching Zubair.

Basra Irak Henry A Bilkerd Bil‘kerd Kalamazoo Mich Bilkerd Wals Kabaie Kowelt Charles V. R. Coane United States China Zubair

Local Fighter Nyholm Loses Decision in Provi dence

Eric Nyholm a 160 pound local fighter lost a decision in a Friday night bout staged in Providence. He previously won in the same city a week earlier and has a 4-2 record in six boxing tournaments. Nyholm, a former high school and Sheiks football player, avenges a recent loss to Henry Oliver by knocking him out at Fitchburg.

Maynard Eric Nyholm Providence AI Nyholm Henry Oliver Lawrence Oliver Fitchburg

Sudbury Hosts Hosmer Family and Local News Briefs

Sudbury social guests include Mr and Mrs Calvin Hosmer Jr with Mr and Mrs C Hi Way. Local notes warn about grade crossing hazards after a deadly week in the area. Joseph B Way recovers from illness while Jane suffers grippe. F Brad Shaw fills in for a sick colleague. Cold snap prompts jokes about the weather and Chief Senaca Hall takes on extra Board of Health duties.

Calvin Hosmer, Jr Hi Way Sudbury Joseph B Snes Fey Jane Grippe F. Bradshawds Senaca Hall Board of Health

Collins Juniors Triumph Over Polish Team In Alley Match

Marlboro Collins alleys were crowded as the Collins Juniors defeated the Polish Team of Maynard by 20 pins. Final score Colling Juniors 1408 Polish A. C. 1388. Visitors won one string and Collins Juniors another after a tied start. Blais contributed to a 319 total for his team.

Marlboro Collins Collings Maynard Colling Juniors A. C Blais

Boy Scout Frankie Escorts Santa From Air at Curtisfield

Clarence Frankie of South Acton, son of Mr and Mrs William Frankie, now living on Huntington Loans Island New York, was chosen as one of twenty Scouts to escort Santa from an aeroplane at Curtisfield during a Huntington festival for children. Santa distributed 3000 bags of candy to attendees.

South Acton Clarence Frankie William Frankie Huntington Loans Island New York Claus Curtisfield Santa Frankie Boy Scouts South Acton God

Local Homes See Renovations and Social Gatherings

Richard Oliver installs a new heating plant at the Tufts house. The Bradshaw store shows a new blue suit. Mrs John Hall of King Philip Road hosted a bridge and tea Friday afternoon. A. M. Beckwith House in East Sudbury is under renovation. Mr and Mrs Chas Way and Mr and Mrs William Tu visited Mrs Alice Foster at Acre Farm Lexington for bridge and supper.

Richard Oliver Tufts Bradshaw Mrs. John C. Hall King Philip A. M. Beckwith East Sudbury Chas. H. Way William Tu

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