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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1928
Page
2
Information from the Bureau of Navigation confirms enough candidates have been secured to fill flight training classes up to twenty. The approval signals readiness to assemble the next group of trainees and advance aviation program objectives.
June notice urges enlistment of men under 29 on July 1, 192, to meet aviation training needs at Pensacola. Applicants must pass medical and literacy tests, be suitable for officer or petty officer ranks, have good record, and possess English skills. Bureau aims to boost enrollment as new men join the Fleet daily and waiting lists must meet upcoming instruction schedules.
Amherst reports the Massachusetts Agricultural College will host High School Day on Saturday May 5. The event expects 700 to 1000 visitors including high school students principals and teachers from across the state. Activities include campus tours luncheon at Draper Hall and a cavalry exhibition near the Drill Hall.
Worcester Tech faces the Massachusetts Aggies in a regional baseball contest at Alumni Field. The evening program includes an address by President Thatcher in Stockbridge Hall followed by prize contests in livestock, poultry, fruit judging, and essays. The M A C dramatic society Roister Doisters perform The Youngest, with receptions at fraternity houses and Abigail Adams House.
The Dover Road cast has been rehearsing nightly with strong word of mouth for a first class performance. Mr and Mrs William Evans and Mrs Harland Rogers traveled to New York last week to visit daughters Lois Rogers and Mildred Evans at the Federal Reserve Bank.
The State Board of Health plans two doctors at the Center school building to administer diphtheria antitoxin. Parents should bring preschool children to the clinic at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday May 4 with the school nurse in attendance.
Concord reports the engagement of Laura H. Allen of Baker Road to Ralph Adams of Arlington. Allen, a Wellesley College graduate from the class of 1922, and Adams, a Dartmouth 1923 graduate, studied at MIT for two years. In a separate local event, Adams won the Concord Rod and Gun Club handicap skeet shoot with a 24 of 25, despite adverse weather.
Black male German Shepherd type police dog strayed from South Sudbury. Collar with New York state license tag. Reward offered for information or return to B. R. Johnson, State Road West, South Sudbury. Fel. 107.
Dunton wins toss and prize while Bulger, with a six handicap, shoots from scratch. Scores listed show Adama 24 0 24 and others like Dunton 17 60 23, Bulger 23, Foss 2, Macone 18 3 21, Clark 14 6 20, Horne 19 0 17, Salvadore Macone 10 1, Foss 17 0 17.
Rev Smith Dexter presides with services on Friday May 4 7 45 pm and Sunday May 6 9 am Holy Communion and Address at 10 am Church School at 11 am Bishop Ber mon Friday May 11 7 45 pm Boy Scouts events listed in church timetable
Sunday service at 10 45 a m with subject Adam and Fallen Man. Sunday school at 10 45 a m. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 7 45 p m. Reading room open 2 to 5 p m on weekdays. Monument Square church listing details.
At the April 27 meeting Troop 1 Concord split into two teams captained by Robert Snyder and John Farrar for a cross country run from Nashawtuc Hill to the headquarters. Snyder led the winning team with the lowest score. The Lincoln Scouts will form their own troop, making this the final Concord meeting for them. On April 28 the group enjoyed an open day feature at technology. On May 1 some Scouts from Troop 1 Concord broadcast a program from WBET.
In a farewell letter Co N Goward president of the Acton Fair expresses thanks to the editor for notices and writeups. He notes he will return after leaving for home May 4 and credits North subordinates for keeping the fair active in his absence.
A Maynard Grange program at Cooperative hall featured Grangers from nearby towns, third and fourth degrees conferred, and an inspection by Loring Davenport state deputy. The program included poetry, readings, a vocal song, and a talk on Mothers Day, followed by a social and whist event.
An owner offers a large rubber item for sale described as rubber vit. The note mentions the seller leaving town and provides an address at 16 Cra Avenue, Maynard, as the contact for inquiries.
Postmaster Freda A Tower celebrated her 94th birthday at 101 Main Street. Jean Viola and Vito Scapitti from this town wed at the Help of Christians Church with Mary Dalassenko as bridesmaid and Pasquale Viola as best man. A new house site is prepared on Central Street for John Kennedy and another for Daniel Lapham, while the Neighborhood Club plans a Crest Street gathering at Corrine Landreville’s home.
A May breakfast was served in the vestry of West Concord Union Church on Tuesday morning from six to nine. The menu included oranges cereal bacon and eggs doughnuts and coffee. Mrs Carrie Derby led with assistance from Mrs Catherine Tanner Mrs Frank Walker Mrs John MacKenzie Mrs Lena Brown Mrs Andrew Edwardson and Mrs Henry Johnson.
The Willow Rebekah Lodge and Concord Lodge 212 IOOF celebrate an anniversary Friday evening with a supper at 6 30 and an entertainment. Mrs Leonard V Benson Noble Grand will oversee the supper and Robert MacAuley Vice Grand will oversee the entertainment.
Twenty two members of the West Concord Boy Scouts attended tree planting exercises postponed from Arbor Day due to rain. Scout Master Archie P. Simpson spoke and Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone read a poem. The lesson was shortened by rain and the boys later shared stories in the church vestry.
Abbott Allen of Baker Avenue announces the engagement of his daughter Laura H Allen to Ralph Adams son of Mrs Henry S Adams of Addison Street Arlington. Laura Allen a graduate of Arlington High School and Wellesley College. Ralph Adams a graduate of Arlington High School Dartmouth College and MIT continuing as a consulting engineer in Boston.
The Concord Teachers' Club held a public whist and bridge party in Eaton hall High School Building Monday evening with about one hundred attendees. Winners in bridge were Miss Fiveiw n Shedd first prize and Mrs Charles G Kent the consolation. in straight whist Daniel Connorton took first with William H Dee second. A social hour followed with refreshments. other local happenings include the Concord Chapter Unitarian Laymen League annual meeting set for Thursday and Fletcher Steele giving an illustrated talk on Small Garden Design at the Garden Club meeting this afternoon.
The tennis candidates face weather delays on town courts. Miss Dorothy Peterson is appointed manager. First meet set for May 28 vs Winthrop High in Winthrop, then Arlington High at Arlington on June 4. Each meet includes three singles and two doubles. A captain will be named after team selection.
A committee seeks town donations to support high school athletic programs this spring with checks payable to John M. Bryce, treasurer. Members include Lea Beardsell, Bruce, Dye, Dee, Edwardson, Loughlin, McCabe, Pratt, Packard, Robinson, Tompkins, and Woodworth. Worcester Academy tennis to play Middlesex School at North Concord on Saturday.
Morning service at 10 20 followed by the Sacrament of the Lords Supper Sunday school and adult classes at 11 45 Christian Endeavor at 6 15 Special evening service at 7 with music and address by Rev K C MacArthur on With the American Legion in Paris in 1927 MacArthur delegate to the Lausanne congress Switzerland His talk is billed as of great interest A preparatory Communion service is set for Friday May 4 at 7 in the vestry
Rev. Andrew J. Torsleff leads the morning service at 10 30 with Sunday school following at noon. The Universalist Church advertises the day’s worship and children’s program arrangements.
The Morse family thanks all who helped lighten their grief after a bereavement. Cathryn A. Morse and family George F. Morse Clarence C. Morse express gratitude for support and kindness shown.
Bedford May 2. Bedford Grange held a successful patriotic evening with guests from the D A R G A R Auxiliary A L and Auxiliary Boy and Girl Scouts Scout Masters Officials of Bedford Branch of A R C. A male quartet and a 16 girl flag drill led by Lottie Peterson and Gladys Hunter performed.
The Middlesex Council of the American Legion Auxiliary met in Bedford as guests of the Bedford unit. Dinner was served at the Church of Christ vestry. Guests toured the new veterans hospital. An electric blower was installed in the organ of the First Parish church and first used on Easter Sunday.
The Bedford girl scouts presented a good entertainment in the school auditorium. The event showcased their performance for local audiences with student participation and community support.
Fragmentary report notes Miss Mabel M Kirke of Comley, Deputy Mass, went missing while traveling with a companion on a road near South on wine. Local groups, including Symmes Grange No. 23, and Mrs. Russell C Dodge, show improvements. A junior event at Grange Hall on May 5 was not held due to illness.
A driver arrested after a Boston Terrier owned by Miss Nayber was killed on Friday. The driver, who fled the scene, was stopped when police found the vehicle and tracked the license plate. The dog’s owner is identified as Miss Nayber.
Legion presents Anthony Hunt Hamilton as guest retainer in a comedy show directed by Rose N Mansfield at Lexi High School auditorium on Friday April 20. A dancing concert program accompanied the event.
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