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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1928
Page
4
Charlies Travers of 12 Versailes Street drove into a damaged machine near the Sunset Inn in South Sudbury on Saturday night. Mrs Travers sustained knee abrasions and was treated by Dr. G R Davis before being taken home. The other car was also damaged.
Mrs. Rogers a Massachusetts Democrat denounces the McNary Haugen measure in the House stressing harm to cotton manufacturing. She cites spindles hours and fossilizes concern for farmers and mills warning of higher prices and export loss.
Marlboro reports a Preston Hall whist event Friday night led by Mr and Mrs F Boothby. A Dramatic Club Auxiliary vote sets a banquet at the Elks Home Boston on May 22. Miss Anna Grenon of Pleasant Street hosts a weekly home whist on Wednesday for the Joan of Arc Benefit Association.
A large crowd attended a two day four ball golf tournament at Marloro Country Club. Harold Wright and William Brumby of Hudson captured first prize with a gross 74 and net 67. Second prize went to Albert E. Holman and Thomas A. Coyne, gross 88 net 71. Other notable scores included J. H. Kelley and Cliff Reynolds with gross 93 net 71 and Join Allen with Fred Rolfe posting gross 80 net 73.
Massachusetts Democratic leader invites New York Mayor James J. Walker to preside at Al Smith Night in Boston Symphony Hall on May 17 1928. If schedules permit Walker will conduct the 80 piece orchestra and perform his composition Will You Love Me in December as You Do in May along with old time waltzes and Smith campaign song On the Sidewalks of New York. Arthur Fielder resident Boston conductor will lead and has strong musical lineage through his father Emanuel Fielder.
Sigmund Spaeth in Plain Talk argues Americans are the most unmuscical of all civilized whites claiming only one percent pursue good music. He blames popularity driven by memory, spectacle, and easy hits, noting classics appeal to a minority while popular tunes dominate sales and display. He warns that this monopoly of big-name stars hinders genuine artistic growth and sustains a semi musical enthusiasm.
A discussion of greens such as spinach beets Swiss chard and mustard greens for home gardens. It notes their health value improved science and flavor and offers tips on varieties planting and yield for different greens and salad uses.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra conductor leads a program for Pop Concerts with pieces like Tammany Sweet Adeline and selections from Hit the Deck and Good News. Reservations are urged at 75 State Street Boston Democratic State Committee Headquarters. The event is sponsored by the Democratic State Committee but open to all attendees.
The White Cross Guild appointed a committee at a Sunday meeting to organize a membership drive. James C. Mahoney chairs the committee with Annie Lyons, Margaret Keegan, Mrs. Fraie Michael Cleary, and Mrs. Joséphinie Lyons among its members. Join Hannon presided and Miss Gértrude Morgan directed a program.
Fragmentary notice describes a suggested detour near Concord road vicinity with references to a Waysite Ford area and mentions individuals such as Mary Sexton and William Kane in an act to be held. The text is unclear about exact dates, places, or responsible authorities.
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