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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1928
Page
5
Mrs Edward Fanasch visits from Bi area while John Donoghue Marlard High School attends Malden High. Boy Scouts of Tr rd with Dr Gail Cleland visit Massa Technology institute buildings as part of a special program.
Saturday and were shown around the buildings anon NA une. Longrnal Church Concord Mass Rev Gail Cleland pastor announces events for May 4 6 including Boy Scouts Troop 2 Sunday school Bible class at 9:30 Morning Service at 10:45 with sermon on Progress Youth program at 6:30 and midweek service May 9 at 7:45 studying Hebrews chapters III and IV
The Central Golf team led by Olive Buttrick Teresa Winsor and Mrs David A Baldwin won its match in the first division of the Women's Golf Association contest.
In a Monday event, Miss Winsor beat her opponent while a 6 percent margin is noted for the Northern team. Mrs. Baldwin defeated Mrs. H Hicks three up with two to play, and DY" man won one up in the late rounds.
Members of the Senior Christian Endeavor Society and friends held a surprise party and May Basket for Wilbur E Manoosh at his home on Monday evening to celebrate his 21st birthday. A good time was enjoyed by all. UNION CHURCH Alfred Wheeler Stone, Minister. Sunday services on May 6 at 10 30 AM include Morning Service with a sermon titled The Comfort of the Soul. Children’s Service features The Toy Trumpet and the Crowd. 12N Church School.
A list of events includes 4:00 PM Communion Service and 5:00 PM Senior and Mediate Societies, a Boy Scouts meeting May 7, WCTU meeting May 8, Midweek Service May 8, Junior Society May 9, and Union Club monthly meeting May 11 at 8:00 PM. The evening service after the Communion is omitted.
Maynard Town joins the Middlesex County League with a May 19 opener at Townsend and a May 20 return, as Concord also enters a team representing Lowell Independents and several towns. The Maynard lineup, not yet complete, is expected to include local players such as Morgan, Boulden, Sims, Stuckert, Lovering, Marsden, Lent, Johnston, Tobin, Kamesh, Xangas, Manning, Vodoklys, and Kelley, with practices set soon.
Marlboro High wins 8 to 4 at Artemas Ward Park in its second Midland league game. Murphy pitched a wild but improving game with 12 strikeouts in his first Marlboro appearance. Giard homered and added solid defense at first as Maynard tied the contest briefly in the eighth before Marlboro pulled away.
Law son Killis and Kelley involved in a double play White to Frisard. Pitching by Mur and Huhitman with various hits and strikeouts. Time logged as 2h 5m with multiple outs recorded.
Local residents attend family visits and seasonal gatherings. A university reunion for the 104th Massachusetts Infantry in Greenfield draws veterans and guests, while others plan moves and describe recent travels. A teacher rests at home, and a Woodward factory worker’s son leaves town. A resident dies in nearby Waltham, and bridge construction for the Papermill project is scheduled to be awarded May 8.
About twenty Acton high school pupils were frightened Friday evening April 27 when their auto bus struck a loose stone, veered into a telephone pole, and pinned Edmond Shea momentarily. He suffered deep cuts and was hospitalized. Mildred Christiansen was badly injured while others had minor bruises. The driver Paul Olsen was found not at fault.
The Reading club held its April 24 meeting at Mrs Edwin L Young's residence on School Street. A patriotic program preceded a current events discussion, followed by a dainty lunch and social hour. The Lily C Case memorial fund report announced completion and Mrs Case's name added to the list, with gratitude expressed to supporters.
The Christian Endeavor society at the Congregational church presented the comedy Fixing it for Father in the vestry on Saturday night. Cast members later attended a Lexington performance to see the local youths act. Rain did not dampen attendance and a generous sum was raised toward refurnishing the stage.
In Cambridge on May 2 Concord High School baseball team outbatted Rindge Tech but lost 5 to 4 in ten innings. Key moments include McCarthy and Beardsell driving in runs for Concord, and Kelly, Burke, and Siders contributing for Rindge Tech. Westby impressed on the mound for Concord with six strikeouts after a rough first inning.
Ralph Westby of Concord High School shone on Emerson Playground Friday afternoon, shutting Melrose down after a rough first inning. Melrose pitcher Spadafora also kept Concord hitless after the opening frame, while Westby and teammates pushed across runs with timely hits.
A Te Deum high mass was held for John McCarthy at St Eliza Church in West Acton. The ceremony paid respects to the deceased, with parishioners in attendance.
Mr. McCarthy, aged 58, died Friday after a brief illness. Born in Littleton he spent most of his life in town, worked for Arthur Blanchard, later farmed, and moved to the Gardner Place on Massachusetts Avenue after his home burned from a lightning strike. Survived by his widow a daughter at home and a son in Pepperell.
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