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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1928
Page
8
A garbled note from West Acton indicates ongoing concerns about the hall’s renovation. The document references slow progress due to illness, with an estimated 400 plus users affected and questions about the improving schedule.
Hon. Edith Nourse spoke on aviation time issues and proposed solutions in a discussion about the date problem of new airfield developments and policy timelines.
The funeral for Joseph F. Morrill, 32, who died Saturday at his home on 142 River Street, was held this morning at Christ-Ros Church with a requiem Mass at 9.0 Rev. F. X. Lariviere officiating. Burial followed at St. Bridget's Cemetery in Maynard, under the direction of Undertaker M. B. McNiff.
Sudbury October 1 Joseph M Zastancelos of 24 Stamford Street Boston was taken to Framingham Hospital with an injured left eye after a collision on the State road. Police say a hit and run driver struck his car causing its wreck. J W Martin of Cambridge suffered a facial cut requiring six stitches. Police Chief W Hall investigated and took Zastancelos to hospital.
Sudbury notes a social at Memorial Church on Thursday evening Oct 4 with refreshments and an open invitation. John Allen of West Concord visiting town. Sunday Oct 7 Christian Endeavor Society to lead the 7 30 service as usual. Mrs J A Harvigg, widow of Rev John R Harvigg, was in town Wednesday.
Maynard football team prepared for a hard assignment next Saturday against Amesbury, a top North Shore school. Amesbury beat Johnson High School Andover 58 to 6 and edged Haverhill 6 to 0 last Saturday while Maynard trains hard to fix faults from the previous game.
Lillian H Bissonnette daughter of Addie and Mrs Bissonnette of Overland Street and Victor Rocowski of Maynard wed at St Michael's church at 2 pm Sunday. Rev Ralph W Farrell officiated. Attendants were Irene Bissonnette and Harry Bissonnette. Guests from Worcester Framingham Fitchburg Maynard Hudson attended. The couple planned a week in New York and will reside on Overland Street.
Rev Ralph A Barker presides at 10 30 Sunday service with 11 45 Sunday school and men s class Christian Endeavor at 6 15 Prayer meeting in the church vestry Friday at 7 led by topic What you like to see our church do in the coming year Miss Gene Fletcher returns to Watertown schools after infantile paralysis epidemic ends Fred L Robbins has closed his School street house and sails for Hong Kong China Robert Merritt and Ms mate depart Dedham for the winter season
Mrs. Eugene Hall reports a message signed by the J. ta) Chairman of the Executive Committee urging more funds for relief in the West Indies.
The Maynard Shieks defeated Medfield T T 7 to 6 at Alumni Field in a windy opener marked by fumbles and big plays. O Leary connected with Kitowicz for a 15 yard TD in the second quarter while Medfield answered late with Rossi scoring on a pass and a rushing run.
New 1929 registration blanks require a signed statement making the registrar the owner’s agent for service in civil actions. The first 100,000 numbers are reserved. Owners with numbers 1 to 10,000 will receive blanks by September and must return them with payment. Those with 10,000 to 100,000 may be contacted by their insurer who will handle details if authorized.
The article argues the best age for learning to fly lies between twenty and thirty with diminishing chances after thirty five. It notes late learners over fifty exist but are unfit for commercial aviation, citing medical authority and discussing vision, depth perception, and the risks of high speed causing faintness and possible brain injury.
A report to the Associated General Contractors of America shows 1928 construction value likely to reach eight billion dollars, despite the presidential year. The survey covers nine months and forecasts strong activity still to come, with many cities facing overbuilding and aging housing stock as living standards rise. Named presenter D A arber of Washington D C led the briefing to national contractors.
Alfred J. Edwards of South Acton and Mrs. Mary Blanchard of Lake Forest were united in marriage at the Congregational parsonage on a Saturday evening, September 29, by Rev Ralph A. Barker. A reception followed at Mrs. E. J. Owen’s home on School Street. The couple will reside in Lake Forest as public works construction activity increases.
Keen competition marked the Open handicap skeet shoot at the Concord Rod and Gun Club grounds Saturday afternoon. El mer Rankin and Harry Wells tied at 24, Rankin won the shoot-off for first prize, Wells took second. Dr. Davis was third with 23, seven gunners totaled 22, while seven others totaled 23.
Middlesex defeats Groton 7 to 0 in an informal practice game opening the season for both schools. Woodworth recovered a Groton fumble to set up the first score, Dunstan added a six yard run, and multiple substitutes filled the lineup amid minor injuries. Leonard stood out for Groton as referee Guild injured his knee during a scrum.
Three black silver fox farms near Odessa Missouri prove highly profitable for owners Buford Adams Issaé Robinson and Mrs Cliff Gibson. Foxes are raised with regular farm work and require little maintenance. The trio began the venture three years ago and now keep fifty eight foxes across three farms with shipments ongoing.
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