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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1927
Page
2
The Midland bowling night featured Weat and Lincolns teams with Collins winning three points and Lincolns claiming points in set play. Upcoming Tuesday events include Maynard at home, Maynard versus Lincolns, and Ayer matchups with AYDR scores noted.
Floodwaters from the swollen Assabet rose with a brisk current from dam breaks upstream. Meadows and lowlands along the river turned to broad sheets of water. The new bridge and Pine Street extension at Concord Junction were submerged by several feet, with Concord suffering only slight damage and an estimated repair cost of $600 to restore the road and bridge to better condition.
The Ibsen Study Class of the Concord Woman’s Club convenes this afternoon at 86 Main Street hosted by Mrs. Abram Hoffecker. Papers include Ib sen’s life and times by Mrs. Frederick H. Chase and readings of The Master Builder Hedda Gabler by Mrs. George F. Walcott and Mrs. Hans Miller.
The Concord Elks held an official visitation last night with prominent officials in attendance. Grand Exalted Ruler Thomas F Brady of Brookline led ceremonies while District Deputy Grand Esquire Andrew Casey of Newburyport assisted in inspection. Other dignitaries included Grand Esquire John McManus, Past District Deputy M T Burke of Marlboro, and Exalted Ruler Leon T Shelfry of Hudson Lodge. Acknowledgments and gifts were exchanged for Mrs Brady and Grand Esquire McManus, followed by a banquet.
The Concord High cross country team defeated Stoneham 26 to 29 on the Concord course. Patch finished first in 17 minutes 27 seconds, with Johnson of Concord 10 yards behind. Finishing order: 1 Patch, 2 Johnson, 3 Robinson, 4 Lawrence, 5 Peterson, 6 Blackburn, 7 Williams, 8 Sumner, 9 Cameron, 10 McDermott.
The junior and sophomore teams emerged victorious in the Concord High interclass field hockey series. On Emerson Playground Monday afternoon the juniors defeated the seniors two goals to none while the sophomores beat the freshmen one goal to none.
Miss Billings of the Middlesex County Extension Service will speak on Home Improvement at 2:30 PM Tuesday November 15 at the G A R Hall West Acton. The talk aims to help residents with household improvement ideas and all are urged to attend.
In a developing discussion on new land business, merchandising and advertising will occupy a prominent place as stakeholders seek practical strategies. The focus targets market visibility and consumer outreach amid evolving property ventures.
Maine faced a summer tourist surge with over 1.1 million visitors, forcing imports of butter veal lamb and fresh produce. The Maine Development Commission plans next year’s uses of a $50,000 annual state appropriation and surveys hotels camps and businesses to guide strategy. Portland car counts and state bureau visits indicate higher out of state travel and spending than 1926, despite cold wet weather dampening some coastal resorts.
A Washington bulletin from the American Game Protective Association announces the sale of surplus buffalo from Yellowstone and other herds. About 2000 to 20000 bison exist globally, with shipments planned for late autumn. Applicants must cover capture, crate, and transport costs around 70 dollars to Gardiner Montana and pay advance.
Evening sessions began Monday at the high school with many students enrolled and will continue until March. Superintendent Jerome Fogg and a staff including Miss Marion Blodees Miss Patricia Miseherta Carroll Mrs Victor Kotila and Miss Catherine Finn oversee casual classes held Mondays and Wednesdays.
The New England Advertising Convention will meet at the Statler Hotel in Boston on November 7 and 8 with over 1,000 delegates expected to discuss advertising's role in New England business and industry. Delegates from all advertising sectors will attend to explore the theme Making Advertising Pay.
The report notes a wave of cost increases across packing, wholesale firms, hotels and camps. Ten to eleven percent rises in interest and rent were seen, with 160 camps in Maine reporting increased enrollments for children and staff. Tuition totals reached about 1,360 dollars with milk costs at 66,000 and canned goods at 100,000.
An Air Martyr notes Milford aims to avenge last year by defeating Hudson in a Midland Interscholastic League game. First practice focused on signal drills and formations under Coach Martin with scrimmage plays as three more days of heavy drills loom.
November 8 report notes Hudson football team preparing an intensive practice program ahead of two tough games at Miltoro and Marlboro. Coach Martin emphasizes discipline and all players will take part as Hudson prepares to meet Milford High next Saturday afternoon.
A Marlboro Council meeting and K of C discussed aiding Vermont flood sufferers. Dr John A Kelleher presided as Grand Knight. An entertainment at the Princess Theatre on Sunday afternoon November 20 was proposed, with Brother Gilbert sought as the speaker.
The Interchurch league hosted a talk at Federated Church featuring Charles E Garron of Boston University on "Big Boys' Work." He addressed challenges facing Sunday school instructors and urged practical approaches. The series continues next Monday at the Unitarian Church with Director Garron presenting "How to Get Teachers."
The American Red Cross in Massachusetts released its annual report showing 55 chapters engaged in a range of relief efforts during the year. Volunteers made 6 292 garments and 16 321 surgical dressings, ran canteens serving 115 people, and averaged 268 volunteers per month statewide. Nationwide, volunteers produced 175 481 garments and 2 057 912 dressings while 29 708 people were served at canteens and 21 208 motor corps calls were answered. 1 224 volumes were transcribed into Braille, totaling 112 079 pages, with garments shipped to hurricane and flood victims and insular possessions. 29 121 Christmas bags were sent to American service members.
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