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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1930
Page
9
Maynard reports Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pinafore to be staged at Colonial Hall with a cast of fifty. Last rehearsals head tonight and tomorrow, strong ticket sales promise a full house and a warm reception for an evening of wholesome entertainment. Leaders foresee the show as a spark for a town choir and cross town singing, promoting better understanding and fellowship.
Concord is roiled by a false promoter Allan Dawn who claimed the film Adrift would stage scenes in town. He promised Nancy Carroll and Richard Dix stars plus 75 actors, expected use of Colonial Inn and local settings. He vanished with a fur coat and left residents hopeful then dismayed.
West Concord Union church marks Christian Endeavor Day with Endeavorers leading the evening service. Middlesex Union societies invited and hoped for many visitors to join the three societies. Clarence C. Hamilton of the International Society C. E. will speak with special music.
Sudbury Massachusetts announces a public hearing by the Board of Selectmen on February tenth, 1930, at eight o'clock evening in the Town Hall for laying out Massasoit Avenue Poconocet Avenue Allen Place Bradley Place and Wilbert Avenue as public ways. Harvey N. Fairbank chair Aubrey W. Borden clerk.
All articles for the Warrant of the annual Town Meeting calling for expenditure of money must be in the possession of the Finance Committee by Feb 1. Other articles must be in the hands of the Selectmen by Feb 15 per order of the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee.
Clinton High School defeated Maynard W Farde in a fierce armory gym battle. Don Lents’ lineup sparked a late Clinton rush as Gleason scored 295 points to pace the visitors, with Maynard and Fiigard contributing key plays in a frenzied, crowd-pleasing game.
Maynard H. S. girls sextette defeated Clinton H. S. by one point 18 to 17 in a hard fought game at Clinton. Maynard led 9-6 at half, with Moran Lemnski and Coughlin among standouts and Moran returning after an injury to aid the rally. Clinton’s Ross O'Toole and Sczerzen also contributed, while tough defense by Maynard sealed the victory.
Sudbury reports a Woman's Luncheon hosted by Mrs. Laurence Winship at her home on King Philip Road on a Wednesday. J Frank F Gerry, Esq, recently ailing, is nearing recovery and plans to resume his duties.
Maynard H S girls team and Hudson H S girls meet at Waltham Street Hall on Saturday in a Midland league preview before the Marlboro H S Maynard H S boys game. Captain Gert Houghton leads Hudson with Myrtle Broadbent Louise Robbins Marion Whyte Betty McGrail Helen Alaski and Helen Marston. Coach George Rupprecht expects strong play from Maynard’s big girls as Marlboro awaits next. Local fans see Maynard as a possible champion though Marlboro looms as a key test.
Grangers in competition at Grange Hall feature married team captain Mrs Annie Floyde and single team led by Miss Lillian Childs. Judges from Concord Acton and Stow name the married team winner in a lively program with songs sketches and a Hiawatha reading.
Gordon Hartson a young automobile mechanic from South Sudbury announces his decision to seek fame as a professional boxer. In his manager Frank Carpenter's words his first appearance will be in Marlboro next month in the 160 pound class. Hartson shows promise with required qualities for a successful career in the sport.
The Homemakers Section of the Mid Middlesex County Extension Service will present survey findings from last summer at a February 11 session in Concord. Miss May B. Foley and Mrs Harriet Hayes from Massachusetts Agricultural College will attend, guiding a tentative five year program ahead of the June annual meeting. Edna Cutter serves on the Executive Board and will preside.
The Legion skating rink at Crowe park measuring 100 by 80 feet flooded Saturday night and cleared by Sunday with a three inch solid ice surface. The public service committee of the Legion planned this and other improvements, praised for community spirit. Legion membership drive continues through February.
Charles Ferris has joined Clesson Bancroft. Acton High School announces typing awards for 1929 to students including Helen Taylor Glema Jones Gertrude Schnai Ella Pedersoty Francis Byron Mildred Fullenton Helen Grala Ruby Balser and Gladys.
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