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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1928
Page
4
A historical critique tracks a career criminal arrested twelve times, with repeated suspensions and parole, culminating in a fatal holdup. The piece argues for strict law enforcement and earned parole as the cure to rising crime.
The bulletin names Miss Frances HW. Rice as selected to accompany the traveling party. Mr. Rogers of Rogers Travel Agency will handle reservations for a voyage with Cunard Line, then home via Merchants & Miners to Boston. The tour includes Washington visits and Mt. Vernon Arlington trips, with education and sea voyage cited as benefits.
The Enterprise offers a reward for providing service to us. The program outlines compensation for qualifying contributions and timely assistance.
West Concord residents report visitors and departures including Mr and Mrs Sherman Reed from New York City visiting relatives. Francis Carr William Kennedy Elmer Ridley John Hennessey George Davis and George Lawton plan a Lake Sunapee camping trip for a week starting Saturday. John Allen enlisted in Company H 182nd Infantry Mass National Guard at Camp Devens and is now with the unit. Mrs Mary Connorton hosted a bridge party for Miss Mary Mastloughlin of Manchester New Hampshire. A brush fire drew the fire department to Barrett Mill Road Monday. Mansion House Ice Cream Co truck collided with E A Comeau’s truck at Bradford Street and Commonwealth Avenue. no injuries. Mr and Mrs Thomas Frawley and family enjoy a two week vacation at Whitehorse Beach. Henry Peterson of Maine Street joined the Concord Electric Light Plant. Miss Teresa Ferara and Miss Joan Hope Uniac of Randolph visit Mr and Mrs James Deniel. Mrs Charles Hogan leaves for Annisquam for two weeks. Miss Mary Donovan, Boston school nurse, visits cousin Miss Ellen Haves of Main Street. Miss Mary Hanley returns from Rockport after visiting Mr and Mrs J Arnold Lowery. Sister Mary Norbert of St Elizabeth’s Hospital is home visiting her parents on Main Street. Anderson Farrell bought a Ford touring car. A O Lorifig begins a two week vacation from Mass Reformatory duties. Miss Mary Frawhey visits friends in Mattapan. Mrs William Smith returns from a week in Canada. Mr and Mrs Ralph Lavorgna of Watertown welcomed a baby boy born Saturday. Mrs Lavorgna formerly Miss Josephine Loring. Harold Freeman, who enlisted in the U S Marines last fall, has been ordered to Haiti for two years.
Mrs. Harland Rogers hosted a supper and bridge party with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perkins and others. Mr. and Mrs. Loring won the bridge honors as the Hall couple departed for a Pacific Coast trip returning in the fall for school opening. Keeb Ta White Shoes advertised at Rickles Shoe Store.
West Acton Charlie Hogan proprietor of Hogan's Spa offers each home run hitting team member a choice of cigars candy or cigarettes. Third Scarlet Fever case reported. Mary Sheehan improving at Waltham hospital. Ethel Spinney vacationing in Alaska. Mrs Hazeldine Perkins and daughter Ella visiting Brooklyn. Ernest Clarkson family in Philadelphia vacationing with Myra Cummings and Benjamin Smith. Davis family visiting Rome with James Berry. Eleanor Hall on vacation. Dr Howard entertained by A Parker and family. Frances Hall accepts a job with Chilton Pen Boston. Bertram Hall on three week Boston vacation. Webster Blanchard visiting Augusta Maine. Russell Sandyn went to Newport for a month.
Concord GM reports Concord Town Nine, league champions last year, has withdrawn from the Middlesex County League due to lack of funds. The team likely will not play further this season. They previously lost to Ayer Town 8 to 7 in a Sunday game at Ayer.
Agnes Gibbons and her brother John return from a two week stay near the Cape. Lever's Semi Annual Clothing Sale offers women and children items at reduced prices, with stock valued at about $50,090. The sale emphasizes quarter to half off regular prices and is highlighted with promotional emphasis.
A double ceremony occurred July 7 at 8 p.m. in Waverley. Miss Ethel Alma Fitzgerald and Warren L. Davis wed, followed by Miss Viola May Wamboldt and Albert B. Gravelen. Gravelen, a first class private at Camp Devens, will soon go to Texas for aviation studies. The Davins will move to Mead's block apartment in Windsprave.
A busy week on Acton roads saw three major crashes. At Kelleys Corner two women and one man were treated at Emerson Hospital Concord after injuries. A Colin Maynard car with two passengers struck a tree. all three were treated at Emerson Hospital by Mrs Clark and Dr Wolcott. A head on collision on East Acton state road involved Theodore Schoonmaker and Frances Schoonmaker with Otto Nannine and Otto Sannenene. all were rushed to Emerson Hospital after on scene first aid by Dr Clark and Dr Hooper.
A damaged passage notes severe lacerations and feared but ultimately saved limbs. It reports medical teams managed to preserve most organs and avoid fatalities despite critical injuries.
A Monday collision on the Fitchburg turnpike involving a truck from Boston Wood Heel Company and a sedan driven by John F Leamy of Gardner injured five people. Mrs Florence Parker and Beatrice Rouleau, both riding in the rear seat, suffered head and shoulder abrasions and were taken to Emerson hospital. Carl Minnus and another passenger were also hurt. all were treated by Dr Sheehan in Concord and held for observation after X rays. The vehicles were towed to a local garage while police investigated the crash near the Sidbury turn toward Framingham.
A compact item notes Keep Cool Thi White Shoes and describes Beautiful Meat at Rickle Shoe 8. The fragmentary text lists a store or event reference with unclear dates or participants.
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