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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1928
Page
1
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Concord High defeated Marlboro 23 to 3 in the Artemas Ward meet yesterday afternoon. George Crane led with a 37 ft 3 in shot put and Bertelsen top in broad jump, while Spinney and Hanson delivered strong sprint and relay performances for Concord.
A full grown red fox was spotted in Maynard Square at the Main and Nason Street junction near two o clock Friday morning. The animal sat on its haunches surveying the business area before night patrolmen arrived and the fox moved toward the Congregational church grounds and vanished from view. Police believe it entered from Acton and aimed for Sudbury after a brief chase, remarking on the rarity of such a sight in town.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals awarded medals for best Be Kind to Animals posters. Masry McNiff of Grade VI and Hubert Wamboldt won bronze medals, while La Forest Perkins Grade IV and Alda Elliott Grade VI received Honorary Mention earning a year’s free subscription to Our Dumb Animals magazine.
An article notes a Brown engine plant from Middlesex area is dismantled and shipped to Henry Ford’s Building in Michigan. Ford, accompanied by a purchasing aide, sees the facility’s array of productions and initiates purchase. John Brook of Duane Shoe Co. provides a historic wooden scoop shovel as a repaired example of skilled work.
Mary Doyle principal of Junior High School reelected president of the Maynard Teachers Club at the annual meeting. Officers elected include Lorena Kennedy vice president and Alberta Carroll treasurer with an active executive board and committees named. A moving picture show followed the session and plans for the club’s annual outing were discussed.
Concord masons and allied bodies, led by Sir Galahad Commandery and Walden Royal Arch Chapel, attended a Sunday service at St. Anne's Church Lincoln. After a church discourse on Masonry, a luncheon followed at the Masonic Temple hosted by Corinthian Lodge and Walden Chapter for attendees and their ladies.
James Stott, a longtime Maynard resident born in England, died Friday morning at his daughter Mrs Louis Emerson’s home on Mill Street. He was 87 and survived by three daughters and two sisters. Funeral services were held Sunday at his daughter’s home with Rev C E Carroll officiating. burial in Glenwood cemetery.
Concord High School athlete Capt Wir Geld Ricker placed second in the mile at the Boston College Interscholastic Meet on the Boston College track. Arthur Chamberlain of Newton won the event in 4 minutes 44 and 25 seconds, earning three points for his team.
IS delegate James V. Hennessey elected to the Democratic National Convention in Houston Texas. He previously served as a delegate at the 1924 New York convention.
Firefighters battled a stubborn blaze spreading east and west across about 200 acres near the Boston road and Robin Hill area. Marlboro and Framingham units aided, with Hose 4 and Rowe's pump, as residents and Henry Ford apparatus assisted into the night.
The Nobscot Reservation of the Newton Boy Scouts near Dover expands to over 200 acres with 50 plus acres donated by Horace Worr in memory of Ellen J T Orr. Judge Keyes adds 17 acres while the Norumbega Council plans permanent camp buildings and invites visitors with Daniel Ingraham guiding tours.
In West Acton a dog with a New Hampshire license bit Frederick Kennedy needing a doctor. The animal killed several chickens in West Acton and bit a child in South Acton before being caught and choked to death by a mill worker. No rabies symptoms were observed and hunger is suspected as a cause.
West Concord hosted visits between Miss Phyllis Smith and Miss Doris Stevens from Lynn over the weekend. Mrs. Joseph Ford had surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Harold Monahan of Watertown welcomed a baby girl. Mrs Monahan was formerly Miss Margaret O Grady. The Middlesex Extension Nutrition class met at Mrs Herbert Day’s home on Friday May 11. Richard B McSweeney is driving a Studebaker roadster. Mrs Marion Shaw drives a new Chrysler.
A food sale will be held at Adams and Bridges store in West Concord on Friday May 18 from 2 to 6 p.m. under the Community Service Committee of the Annuisnac Grange Patrons of Husbandry. A variety of home cooked items will be on sale.
A playful Maynard feature describing a golf ball’s antics in a cow pasture pool and on the Maynard Country Club links. The ball’s evasive charm amuses novices and old timers alike, while the club’s new house and busy guest list signal a thriving course scene in spring.
Maynard Town opens its Middlesex County league home games at Crewe Park next Sunday afternoon against Townsend. The team aims to thrill fans with strong play and a large crowd is welcomed to boost finances and player morale.
The second annual Concord Horse Show held at Paul Revere Stock Farm drew many horse enthusiasts. Miss Anna C. Danforth of Winchester won five firsts. strong showings came from Miss Ellen Harding, Harry Good, S. A. Beggs, and H. Hollin Crowell. Charlotte Hutchins wowed spectators on a bucking pony in the children's events.
A proposed hearing by the Utilities Commission aims to address Sudbury citizens who oppose the Maine Railroad reduction in train service between Sudbury and South Sudbury. The action draws resident complaints and seeks protection for public transit needs.
The exhibit displayed samples of written work, geography and history notebooks, penmanship, arithmetic, and art projects from West Concord and nearby creche classes. Parents attended along with children during the afternoon and evening showing.
John A. Finigan Auctioneer announces sale of the entire fixtures and equipment from Byam's up-to-date restaurant at 10 Nason Maynard Concord Mass on Saturday May 26 1928 at 1 00 PM. If not sold in one lot the items will be offered in smaller lots regardless of weather. The sale includes counter stools chairs clocks ranges refrigerators dishes utensils and related hotel ware. Positive sale with excellent location in a busy town.
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