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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1929
Page
9
Edwin Carlton, secretary of the Board of Selectmen, was appointed superintendent of sewers by the sewerage committee. He assumed duties this week and, with William Litchfield, inspected the Needham sewer system. Construction began this week on the Waltham Street section.
Gus Sonnenberg retained the world heavyweight title before about twenty thousand at Fenway Park, defeating Will Lewis. He plans to defend the title in Chicago on Labor Day against an opponent chosen by the Illinois Athletic Commission. Lewis had the opening fall, but Sonnenberg won the second and final falls with flying tackles in under 19 minutes and then under 3 minutes.
The Literature Committee of the Concord Woman's Duty announces a series of readings. Cars will leave Miss Houghton's on the days of the readings at 3 p.m. to transport members and any guests wishing to attend.
Rotarians consider joining 10 aid efforts to revive Lake Boon as a popular summer resort. The article notes expanded facilities, more vacant homes, and steps to attract commuters and Greater Boston visitors while encouraging college groups to visit and keep the area appealing and safe.
Community notices list reading groups and meeting dates on topics from art and literature to drama with speakers at homes on Ridge Road Monument Street and Musketaquid Road. Advertisements include a female help wanted position in Worcester and a club course notice from Concord Woman's Club leader Mrs S G Johnson.
Concord Town Baseball Club is now managed by the Elks though it will keep its name. Daniel J. Curtin remains manager as the Elks committee oversees the team. The Elks plan a first game tomorrow against Cambridge at Emerson Playground 6 15 P M with Edward F Loughlin coaching. The Massachusetts skeet league schedule shows no shoot this week. next match July 17 versus National Sportsmen at Concord grounds Virginia Road starting 6 30 P M.
Wayne Blossom of St Peters burg Fla visits Miss Hing sisters in town. Harry Parker named manager of the Furniture Department at the Massachusetts Reformatory after years as assistant. Martin Gilligan takes a two week vacation from duties at the Mass Reformatory. Mrs William Logan hosts a Cape Breton visit with friends. Miss Kay Dorian of Boston weekends with Miss Loretta Dee as the Connorton duo from Manchester NH visit Commonwealth Avenue residents.
The Dramatic Club ring defeated West End juniors at Stevens Playground last night by 13 to 4. John Bonin belted a home run as Leo Maybay umpired the game. scoring by innings showed Dramatic Club leading 4 to 0 early and then pulling away.
Sudbury observed a quiet Fourth with no bells horns or fireworks. Patrons noticed only the removal of a for sale sign from the Shepard estate moved to the common. Frank Hadley kept Old Glory flying as usual on holidays.
Lydia Raymond hosted an Afternoon bridge club at her Raymond Road home with Mrs Bessie Maynard winning the high score. Sherman Hamm and family moved into the former Hill painter residence on Hudson Road. Caroline Guptill is at Girls Camp Brown Ledge for the summer. William Tufts visits. Baldwin's Pond remains a town gathering spot during hot weather. Melvin Guptil and Lysinger of Morris Town travel with the Gray couple on a motor vacation, leaving their house to Brunel.
Marlboro Mr and Mrs Peter Carey begin a ten day auto trip to Canada and New York state. Edward Gauthier visited Rev. Emile Dupont at a Pelham New Hampshire summer camp. Fred Gregoire called on relatives in Webster. Mrs Alphonse Thivierge was called home from Canada due to her husband illness. Mr and Mrs James F Bigelow spend a week in Maine. Peter Grenon, Joseph N L Eveque and others enjoy an auto trip to Provincetown. Miss Isabelle Beaudreau vacations ten days at Wollaston Beach with Corrine Beaudreau and mother returning from the same resort. Mrs John J McDougall travels to St George New Brunswick for her mother's illness. Mrs Moon returns from a visit home after hearing of her mother's illness. Mr and Mrs George Baker return from a motor trip through Maine New Hampshire visiting camps including Bretton Woods.
South Acton residents receive summer guests from Huntington, Lawrence, Water town, and Maynard. Camps host youths from Maine to Fishers Island. A July 13 fundraiser at Maple Row Farm aids Joyce Kilmer and St Bridget’s camps. A railroad derailment at Acton station injures Fred Armberg. Acton Grange hosts lawn party July 17 with Teddy Beers band and Syricopators for music and dancing.
Rev Ralph A Barker pastor leads morning service on Sunday July 14 at 10 30 with no Sunday school or Christian Endeavor meetings during July and August.
Rev Arthur Jeffries reports the West Acton Baptist Church vacation school started July 1 with over 60 children enrolled. Daily attendance is strong. Sunday sermons July 14 feature Jesus at a Wedding in the morning and Deep River in the evening. Visitors attended morning services and Harold Stone’s solos were enjoyed.
New York direct dresses priced at 1.85 2.98 and 3.95 plus new hats at 1.95 advertised at Fullenton Hats Shop Main St Maynard.
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