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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1925
Page
1
Acton’s annual fair expands with its own grounds and larger structures. The Nashoba Fruit Producers and poultry men boost exhibits as a tented area replaces the village common. Plans include concerts, parades, an automobile show, a clean midway, and a charity auction of items from antiques to golf balls.
Maynard five year old son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Murphy Brooks street celebrated his birthday at home with music games and refreshments. Guests included Margaret Dineen Russell Jordan Lois McCleary Catherine Coughlan Barbara Jordan and others. John Gibbons principal of Southbridge High School returned from a Maine vacation with Moosehead Lake and White Mountains trip.
Mrs Maud Miles former postmistress of South Sudbury faces federal embezzlement charges in Boston for misappropriating nearly 2000 dollars of government funds. The case ties to the township’s affairs as Miles allegedly used funds to aid her son in buying farm tools. restitution is planned per statements to a local dealer.
Mr James Howe and Lillian Doyle attend a local event at the Mathere Hostel. The morning program is postponed. Next Saturday afternoon local baseball stars will be seen in action at Concord Junction with Seasee and Sakee ws. Concorde runners up Stow and the Union Club will provide afternoon fun.
Prof W C Monahan of Massachusetts Agricultural College lectures and demonstrates practical poultry culling and breed selection for farmers at the Acton fair.
The Enterprise announces a forthcoming Acton Agricultural Fair Section next week. The fair has grown popular and is expected to eclipse previous records in exhibits and attendance, with the publication including educational facts to aid appreciation of the exhibits.
A Cambridge gang leader planned to lead a 30 member crew to Lake Boon on a Saturday night to “clean up” the resort. The crowd gathered in anticipation but no cleanup occurred. Two intoxicated youths started a brawl on Temple Avenue, joined by a third participant, then police halted the disturbance. About 75 onlookers crowded near the lockup before quiet returned. each offender fined $5.
Lawrence Walsh age 22 of Plymouth Cambridge was accidentally shot near Panogaga while handling a rifle. The bullet entered the right side under the arm. He was taken to Emerson Hospital and listed in stable condition. State Police Patrolman MacDonnell investigated.
Maynard records Rev. Arthur J. Papineau of St. George's parish, after a twenty-five year tenure, has received a call and will depart this parish soon. On September 19, parishioners will honor him with a testimonial.
Edward C Briggs of Weston survived a dramatic plunge when a Brankow Ice Cream Co truck swerved off a bridge over the Assabet River at Concord Junction. The vehicle sank thirty five feet with Briggs pinned in the cab. Mingas of Weston escaped unharmed as rescuers rushed to the scene. (Continued on Page 8)
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