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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1929

Page

4

West Acton Baptist Church Sees First Baccalaureate Sermon

The West Acton Baptist Church held its first baccalaureate sermon last Sunday with a decorated auditorium and music by the choir solo by Miss Marjory Stearns and organ by Miss Durkee. The pastor presented carnations to graduates and the evening service honored fatherhood with two solos by Arthur Jeffries Jr. next Sunday resumes Apostle's Creed series on resurrection and water as a theme.

West Acton Baptist Church Arthur Jeffries Marjory Stearns Arthur Jeffries Jr Fitchburg L F Fullenton

Postal Rates and Nearby Towns Mentioned

Fragmentary OCR notes show postal rate reference of four cents and one dollar including postage. Mentions Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford as locations possibly connected to mailing or distribution.

Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford

Sudbury Union Service at Memorial Congregational

Union services at Memorial Congregational church Sunday joined by Rev. FR Gale of the Union church who preached the Baccalaureate sermon. Rev. G H Clark and Rev. Albert B. Reynolds conducted the remainder of the service.

Union Service Union Memorial Convegational Church FR Gale The Union Church G H Clark Albert B. Reynolds

West Concord Services Announced For June

Reverend Alfred W. Stone and Reverend George F will lead morning service at 10 30 and a welcoming visit by Dr Jas noted. Christian Endeavor season ends with a Sage event on Wednesday June 25 and the Mid week service is scheduled for 7 30 p m.

West Concord Alfred W. Stone George F DD Jas West Confd

West Acton Boy Scouts Meet Amid Heat

Troop 1 held a Wednesday meeting with a large turnout despite heat. Scout Master and committee praised the Scouts for their excellent work at the Lancaster event. Four boys passed Tenderfoot and were enrolled as Scouts George Turner and others listed. June 29 set for an overnight camp out.

BOY Lancaster Bale Tenderfoot George Turner la Forrest Perkins Thompson

Vose Farm Project Seeks Utility Upgrades in Maynard

A notice requests improvements including electricity, lights, running water and a garage at Vose Farm in Maynard. The filing outlines plans and seeks approval from local authorities to proceed with the facilities upgrade.

Vose Farm Maynard

Notice of separation and liability disclaimer

Stephen W. Page of West Concord Massachusetts declares that his wife Mary Page has left his home and that he will not be responsible for any bills she contracts. Dated June 18, 1929.

Mary Page Stephen W. Page West Concord Mass

West Acton pupils enjoy outing at Long Pond

The upper grade pupils of West School spent a pleasant Saturday at Long Pond under Miss Stevans and Miss Kase. The trip included water activities and boating with memorable sunburns. The Union Church Mission Circle hosted its annual luncheon in South Acton with several local ladies attending. Flag Day was observed on June 14 with flags raised around town and discussion of its meaning. Mrs Jennie Whitcomb and Ruth Albee visited Francistown NH for the weekend. A Boxboro lightning bolt caused a barn fire, requiring town firefighters.

West School Long Pond Stevans Kase The Universalist Church South Acton Henryletta Torsleff Evangeline Hall Albertie, Mead West Acton Merion Bradford Etta’ Gates Towne Frances Hall Ida Rn Susah Littlefield Ed Whitcomb Ida Durkee Mae Holt¢n Apd Martyne William Stokes Marie Florida Boston Continental Congress United States New York Philadelphia Jennie Whitcomb Ruth Albee Medford Francistown N. H Boxboro Cunningham Farm

Local Social Notes From West Concord Area

Mrs Fred Miller formerly Mae Curley visited West Concord recently. Miss Mary Garvey longtime eighth grade teacher at Harvey Wheeler School will take a leave to study at Bridgewater Normal School. Mr and Mrs James Nagle celebrated their fifty-eighth wedding anniversary on Wednesday June 12. Mrs Margaret Kelley and son John Kelley vacationed at Whitehorse Beach last week. Our Lady Help of Christians art Catholic D of A held a Straw-berry Festival in 10,0.F hall Friday evening with dancers a singer and refreshments. Mrs Sara Hood of Nashua NH visited her daughter Mrs Smith recently.

Fred Miller Mae Curley West Concord Mary Garvey Harvey Wheeler School Bridgewater Normal School James Nagle Margaret Kelley John Kelley Whitehorse Beach Our Lady Help of _ Christians art C. D. of A Sara Hood Nashua Nhi Smith

Middlesex Health Camp Opens With Experimental Group

The Southern Middlesex Health Camp opened June 10 with 22 boys and girls, over 20 percent underweight, under Miss Mary C. Hoisington of the Southern Middlesex Health Association. A three week pre camp and post camp treatment runs before and after the regular outdoor program led by Miss Ray Morrison with aides Miss Louise Daston and Miss Margaret Cono boy. Executive Committee plans meet June 13 at the camp. Lost $30 reward for Russo's Italian restaurant.

Southern Middlesex Health Camp Mary C. Hoisington R. N Southern Middlesex Health Association, Inc Ray Morrison Louise Daston Arlington Margaret Conoboy Bottineau North Dakota Association

Dracut Boy 4 H Delegate To Washington

Austin George of Dracut a Lowell High sophomore and 48 Club leader earns Massachusetts four delegate spot for the National 4 H Camp begun in 1936 the group sails from South Station June 18 to Washington DC for a two boy two girl state delegation. The camp on the Mall near the Washington Monument features tours assemblies and camp fires with broadcast coverage June 22 led by Mrs Herbert Hoover.

Middlesex County Massachusetts Austin George Dracut Lowell High School Geo. L. Farley Washington, D. C Washington Monument Hawaii Gampers Department of Agriculture WJEAF New York WTIC Hartford WJAR Providence WTAG Worcester Herbert Hoover

Dainty Panties for Men Spark Futuristic Fashion Exhibit

Paris hosts an exhibit at the Manuel Freres Gallery showing future male fashion trends. Designers present pink ruffled panties, loud outfits resembling hoopskirts, and tight satin breeches. Lacy shirts, sheer lingerie, and accessories like gloves and fur neck pieces may define next season for men.

Paris Manuel Freres

Hoover condemns pro prohibition killings and urges border help

President Hoover deplores the recent wave of killings by pro agents in a White House statement. He also calls on border state citizens to aid law officers in cracking down on bootleggers and smugglers.

New York State Customs Dry Patrol Arthur Gordon Lucien Bosworth John C. Tulloch Customs Gordon Washington INS Hoover White House

Lightning Strikes Four Places in South Acton

A severe thunder shower Friday caused notable damage in four spots on Faulkner hill. Lightning damaged the residence of John C. Starbuck, striking a tree and entering a room where he sat. Nearby, two trees were hit near William J. Starbuck and Faulkner House.

South Acton Faulkner Hill John C. Starbuck Mr. Starbuck William Jv Faulkner

Maynard Enroute to Poland on Family Visit and Return

Mrs John Zaniewski sails from New York for Poland to visit relatives. She and her escort will tour the country, stopping in a village long held by the Zaniewski family for centuries before returning home.

Poland John Zaniewski Saily New York Zaniewski Zaniewsen

Junior High Graduation Beams at Maynard

Maynard June 19 junior high school held graduation exercises in the school auditorium with a capacity audience. 135 graduates received certificates from Rev. Eason Cross. Miss Mary Doyle, principal, received a class gift. The program featured a highly praised musical scene led by Miss Ethel Lovely and Mrs Grace Tucker.

Maynard Eason Cross Mary Doyle Ethel Lovely Grace Tucker Treasury Maynard Grange Cue Grange Pyacu Etail Howe Weruchy Maton Bertha Goulu Laura Woondart George Morse Mico Sneridan Joan Sunderland Wooster Irene Charuin Wing W. X Macurda Wiliam Haywara Ethel Crowther Ancee Hird Jarick McGrath Mary Crom Aaron Sims Messie Sullivan Grace Wailney Joan Croft Mrs. Smith Edith Rassmussen Alton White Irving Howe Annie Thompson Adelaine Kins Ida Swett

Police Raid Boat House Seizes Beer and Brewing Gear

Chief John Connors and Patrolman Ernest Rasmussen raided a boat house by the Assabet River near the water department pumping station. They seized 19 gallons of beer in 96 bottles plus brewing equipment. John Crotty, 21, was found guilty of manufacturing and fined and jailed. kept on file for selling.

House of Correction

Former Pastor Francis Jablonski Dies Suddenly

Former pastor of St. Casmir's Church Maynard Rev. Francis Jablonski died suddenly Sunday night at the rectory of Our Lady of Czestochowa parish South Boston while at the supper table. Funeral services held today at the church with many former parishioners in attendance.

Maynard Francis Jablonski St. Casmir’s Church Our Lady of Czestochowa South Boston

County 4 H Health Poster Winner Named at Lexington Picnic

Marjory Colburn of the Klean Kareful Kooks and Dracut Food Club won the County 4 H Health Poster Contest at the Homemaker's Picnic in Lexington on June 11. Walter C Wardnel awarded a fountain pen and pencil set. Her poster goes to Middlesex County for July State Contest. Eleanor Dutton won second prize a recipe box. Dorothy Connor won third a small cook book. Miss May Foley judged the posters.

Marjory Colburn Klean Kareful Kooks Dracut Food Club Lexington Walter C. Wardnel Middlesex County Eleanor Dutton Beardy Tag Dorothy Connor Wilmington “True Blue” Food Club May Foley

Be Prepared Club Members Enjoy Lake Outing

The girls from the Be Prepared Club of Union Congregational church spent a day at Long Lake Lattleton yesterday. Mrs William Bolcourt and daughter Jane joined with Miss Helen Wilcox for the excursion.

Union Congregational Church Long Lake Lattleton William, Bolcourt Jane Helen Wilcox

Hudson Wins Last School Game At Riverside Park

Hudson high edged Hopkinton 3 to 2 in a pitchers duel at Riverside Park. Kirley fanned 16 Hudson batters and Hopkinton were limited to two scratch hits. Hudson scored two in the first on a sequence ending with a misplayed ball, Hopkinton answered with two in the fourth, and the visitors threatened in the seventh but were held by Wheeler. Attendance 300, game time 2 hours 5 minutes.

Hudson Hudson High School Hopkinton High Riverside Park Kirley Hopkinton Wheeler Hudson Battery Bryant Brown C. Adams R. Adams R. Huston Bartlett Cesario Wernstein Invaders KR. Huston Kirby Oswedd Lucas Sweet Huston Barnsten Cummings R. Mec Millan Balks F. McMillan

F C Hosmer Dies at 65 in Hudson Street

Hudson Frederick C Hosmer 65 died at his home 48 O Neil Street after a long illness. He was born in Stow and lived in Hudson since childhood. Survived by widow Mabel S Olmstead and son Charles B in Washington DC. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from his home with Rev Robert Steven officiating. Burial in Forestvale conducted by George F Allen.

Hudson Frederick ‘C. Hosmer O'Neil Street Stow Rock’ Bottom Charles H Lozina (Goldsmith) Hosmer Birestone Footwear ‘Co Mabel S Olmstead

Mercury Near 94 Degree Heat Across New England

New England endured a heat wave with one death and numerous prostrations as temperatures rose toward and possibly exceeded 94 degrees. Boston reported street readings near 100 while Gloucester measured 108 and Falk River 110, with firefighters responding to heat related incidents.

Boston New England Mercury Gloucester Falk River I Fire

Heat Wave Eases as Showers Arrive. Beachgoers Remain Busy

The heat wave was expected to break late today or tomorrow with arriving showers. Beach resorts along the coast remained crowded as storms loomed. A freak wave uncovered a snow pile beneath boards nearby.

Be a Slob Advised Graduates at Cambridge Commencement

Harvard Class Day speaker Alflan R Blackburn Jr of Auburndale N Y joked that graduates should be a slob. The satirical line mocked a MIT address by Prof Robert B Rogers that urged tech seniors to be snobs and marry the boss daughter not his stenographer.

Cambridge Mass INS Harvard Crimson Alflan R. Blackburn Jr Auburndale N. Y Massachusetts Institute of Technology Robert B Rogers Tech

Greatest Show On Earth Comes To Worcester

Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey presents the Greatest Show on Earth visiting Worcester on Monday July 1. The advance car heralds the appearance with colorful posters across the countryside. The show travels on 100 rail cars with 1600 people and 1000 animals starring Zachinni and Goliath the five ton Sea.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum &Bailey’s Worcester Zachinni Goliath

Ringling Sarnum Circus Lives Up To World Five Ring Claim

Performers include Miss Lillian Zeitzel famed aerialist and the flying Codonas led by Alfredo Maximo, the Rieffenachs and Hernestos, premier equestrians. The show features many foreign acts with the Big Show presented twice daily dazzling with splendor and magnificence.

Lillian Zeitzel Codonas Alfredo Maximo Rieffenachs Hernestos Ringling- Sarnum Circus

Five Die From Sewer Gas Tragedy in Lowell

Death toll in the sewer gas incident rose to five with Maurice Fitzgerald of 54 dying after entering the sewer to attempt a rescue of four fellow workers. Despite artificial respiration and blood transfusions at St. John's, he did not survive.

Lowell Mass Maurice Fitzgerald St. John’s

Honeymoon Ends Lindbergh Returns to Guggenheim Work

Charles A. Lindbergh resumed duties as trustee and aeronautical consultant for the Guggenheim Fund after a honeymoon aboard the Mouette. Lindbergh and Anne Morrow anchored at Sands Point and visited the Guggenheim estate before Lindbergh went back to his official duties.

New York INS G.ol Charles A. Lindbergh Daniel Guggenheim Fund For the Promotion of Aeronautics Lindbergh Anne Morrow Sands Point L. AL Daniel Guggenheim

Harvard Seniors at Seder Breakfast Party

Miss Florence Seder entertained seven Harvard College seniors and six Radcliffe classmates at a breakfast yesterday. The group started with a visit to Keith Memorial theatre, then attended the Harvard Senior Spread at Harvard Memorial Hall and Delta. Dancing continued until 5 am before returning to the Seder home on Acton Street for breakfast.

Florence Seder Harvard College Radcliffe Keith’s Memorial Theatre Harvard Harvard Memorial Hall Delta Miss J. H. Seder Acton Street

Health Day campaigns energize Massachusetts towns

Nearly every city in Massachusetts promotes Health Day with focused efforts. As summer arrives a stronger outlet for public health interest emerges. The preschool program plans a first year Summer Round Up guided by the teachers association.

Marlboro Massachsusetts Ford Mafid Cher Association Ehter Septem Mae

Lightning D Maynard Fire Smolders After Bolt Strike

A single lightning bolt hit a town yard striking a motor and setting a wire and telephone line ablaze. Fire crews discovered the blaze at night near Country Cl street and pumps by the mill. Damage described as considerable though limited to minor property loss.

Maynard

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