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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1928
Page
3
Mixed notes show Avonard High School students busy rehearsing their One Act play Little Bluffer and preparing for upcoming games. The MHS basketball team posted a 29 to 26 win at Northboro as seniors face competition from other schools.
The Acton Massn's Club will meet at the lodge on Wednesday March 14 at 2 30. The Ladies Church Aid Society plans a supper at the Congregational church on March 15. A few locals return from winter visits to Kemp and New York.
In Outh Acton Comrade Ramon Jones reports the death of George Reiser. Reiser served as a member of Captain Dan ttle Co E Sixth Massachusetts Volunteer Militia which left Acton on June 19 1861. He later resided in the village following his Civil War service and subsequent moves.
Reiser reenlisted as drummer with the 20th Massachusetts Band and served in the Army of the Potomac. He was captured and held on Belle Isle suffering swamp fever and died in Baltimore at 88. He belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic and other groups. Aaron J. Fletcher, 87, remains as the sole living member of Capt. Daniel Tuttle's Company.
In a Monday town election Allen Brooks Parker was chosen moderator Horace F Tuttle became town clerk Dr Wendell F Davis serves 3 years as selectman Warren H Jones 3 year assessor Howard J Billings foreword of public welfare Frank Holt treasurer Charles A Durkee tax collector Louisa N Wood Edgar H Hall 3 year school committee Michael Foley Alan B Frost John T McNiff Durkee also named constables cemetery commissioner George H Tuttle board of health 3 years Horace F Tuttle trustee Memorial Library James O Neil tree warden
Clarence N Goward was chosen as president for 1928 by the Acton Agricultural Association becoming the second person to hold the role. The group noted his leadership as a continuation of their plans and achievements.
The association credits a long serving counsellor for elevating its premium list and spearheading land purchase to host a united horse show on the fairgrounds. Plans include leveling a rear field for larger entries and safer exhibitions. The Day tona Beach office hosts President Goward and secretary Miss Hazel Morehouse during winter.
Rev Ralph A Barker will lead a 10 30 morning service Sunday March 11 with the sermon Religion and Conduct. Sunday school follows at 11 45. A prayer meeting is planned Friday March 9 at 7 pm in the vestry on Religion and the Life of Joy. The L S Circle meets with Mrs Ralph A Barker Thursday at 2 30 and a food sale is held in the improvement rooms Friday afternoon March 16.
Rev. Andrew J. Torsleff conducts a 10 30 a m sermon titled Christ and the Modern Social Life. Sunday school begins 11 45. The evening program at 7 features an illustrated lecture based on Mary Roberts Rinehart’s book titled K.
A high school Lincoln essay contest winner is praised for a tribute to Abraham Lincoln. Judges include Mrs. Lena McCleary and Mrs. Herbert Martin. The essay extols Lincoln as patient, honest, determined, simple and kind, a savior who united the nation and inspired virtue.
Miss Margaret Stfrtie apr Yield teaches fifth and sixth grades at West Acton Grammar School while Edgar Blaisdell takes a vacation from Strong and Tracy's. Dr. Lloyd Mathews moved away, Mr. Burton Littlefield works in Maynard, and Ruth Costello visited family. Mrs. Blanche Hayward undergoes a serious operation and is slowly recovering at Henderson Hospital Concord. Miss Doris Gardner and Miss Thelma MacGregor spent weekends with local families. The U S Auxiliary plans a Friday meeting with Legion members to prepare for summer work.
The mystery play The Cat and the Canary opens with high intrigue and simple plot. Parker Sign Company creates special stage effects in Watertown. Mrs Josephine Sebastian guided a well chosen cast for 8 10 p m performances on March 8 and 9.
Moves to May bring changes for Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith of Street. Christian Endeavor groups from West Concord Union Club and Stow attend a special gathering. Helping Hand Society reports a successful food sale at Adams Bridges store. Mrs Edward Loughlin hosts a whist party Wednesday. Frank Walker returns to duties at the Massachusetts Reformatory. Mr and Mrs Waldo Pillings welcome a son at Emerson Hospital. Small fire at Katherine Keene's Main Street home caused by a short circuit with no damage. Mr and Mrs Thomas Reiley visit Wakefield on Sunday. Concord Junction Fire Dept. responds to brush fire on Old Marlboro Road. Five Hundred Club members see William Hedge in Straight Through the Door at Plymouth Theatre.
The Concord High boxing team beat Acton High four bouts to one with most decisions by judges. Wilbur Malcolm of Concord captured the 136 pound class by knockout in the first round over Charles Evans. Edward McLaughlin beat Romeo Didicco at 160 pounds and Rudolph Currier won at 112 pounds for Concord.
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