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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1927
Page
9
Wall Street indicators point to a record year with rumors of larger year end Christmas bonuses for bank and bookhouse employees surpassing last year’s $50,000,000. Salaries and bonuses are seen as a barometer of market strength as securities earnings rise and stock exchange seats fetch higher prices.
The Superintendent of Schools directs all merchants and trades with bills against the department to present them by December 10. This step aims to settle accounts and close the year’s financial obligations.
Elizabeth V Patterson of erst Mass daughter of a professor at Massachusetts Agricultural College and a graduate has been appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Hester Leitner’s resignation. Patterson has taught English and French at Baldwinsville High School and brings strong recommendations. She is qualified in dramatics basketball tennis and hockey.
The Episcopal St George's Church on mer Street holds Holy Communions at 8 am 9 30 am and 10 45 am with a sermon and an evening union service. A reminder advertises the Co operative Hall fair on the 2nd and 8th of the month, urging the congregation to keep both days free.
Sheridan, a 72 Concord St. mail carrier, has been appointed a first lieutenant of the National Guard by Brigadier General J Sullivan. World War II veteran Harold Sheridan served in Company D, 104th Infantry, 26th Division, and later joined the Military Police. He led Frank J. DeMars American Legion post and chairs St Bridget's Church activities.
A well attended union service linked Union Sational groups and George’s pal churches at St George’s Church. Rev Wil Botcourt preached as Miss Arline Priest and Morgan of Enman College Boston visited with families. Mary Mahoney and daughter Arlington and Miss Mary Supp of Hopkinton joined holiday guests of Mrs Katherine Sullivan Veourt.
International News Service reports Field Marshal Sir William Robertson calling war a relic of the past. He notes modern warfare becomes horror unless properly managed by responsible leaders. He warns the Soviet threat remains a barrier to abolition and urges humane diplomatic efforts.
The United States government will spend about 9 million dollars extra this Christmas season to handle holiday mail. The Post Office Department previously disbursed 8.69 million for additional staff and services, with the 1927 figure built on past years' increases.
An amateur open boxing event under Pastime AA will be held Friday evening December 2 at Pastime Hall Marlboro. Classes include 112 118 126 135 and 147 lbs. Entries close Friday with William Farrell Monument Square Marlboro. Sanctioned by the New England Association of the Amateur Athletic Union.
Commander James F. Hottel reports a volcanic crater rising 175 feet above sea level near Bogosloff Island after earth disturbances altered the coastline. The new land appears four miles south and one mile east of its charted position and belches smoke while destroying nearby marine life.
Elmira College women question gender gaps as Cornell’s women’s field hockey loses to Elmira 5-1 in Ithaca. The Elmira victory follows a three year pattern with Elmira often beating Cornell. Miss Catherine Finter of Elmira notes stronger interest in coeducational settings where gym activity is compulsory.
University of Chicago professor H H Newman reports findings from 100 twin cases showing near identical fingerprints among identical twins. He notes one twin often appears a leadership figure and provides guidance to the other, challenging the police standard of unique prints.
Marlboro merchants announce a Christmas shopping drive with extensive newspaper advertising across Marlboro Daily Enterprise Hudson Daily Sun Maynard Enterprise Sudbury Enterprise Concord Enterprise Acton Enterprise Bedford Enterprise Southboro Enterprise and Westboro Enterprise. The campaign designates Thursday Friday and Saturday as suburban days to urge early shopping and layaway purchases for the gift season.
A Concord Chamber report urges New England manufacturers to actively pursue freight rate relief. The memo notes outsiders initiate two complaints for every New England case, with successful rate cuts benefiting regional shipments and economies.
The Concord high school Seniors overwhelmed the Sophomores to win the interclass football championship after earlier routs of Juniors and Freshmen. Top scorers included Kenna with 2 touchdowns and Loughlin with 2 as Malone, Bearse, and McGrath contributed points in a decisive victory. Referee Winfield Richer officiated.
Trained instructors at the Alleghany School of 4 tory in IR Park New York collaborate with the State Park Commission the New York State Museum and the Society of Natural Sciences on a field study project.
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