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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1924
Page
3
Maynard H S Athletic Association seeks funds to buy equipment for football and other sports. Town officials allow a tag day on Friday and Saturday with high school girls to sell tags. Public support urged to aid the athletic program and boost school spirit.
Maynard Grange held its first meeting of the fall season on Tuesday with a whist game. First prize went to Miss Wade, second to Miss George Hurd, and consolation to Mrs Eva.
Smith reports Maynard Grange will neighbor with Bolton on September 22. Past Masters night is set for September 23 with Orville P Tucker in charge of the program. Mrs. Joseph Kelley of Otter River is the guest of Mrs. Gilbert M. Hawkes.
Acton South Acton Neop Lodge No 256 of the New England Order hosted a Monday social at the Congregational church. Warren Drury presided, J E Studley of Boston spoke on the order and its protection, and the Concord Male Quartet from Boston provided entertainment to a large, appreciative audience from Fitchburg and beyond.
Reverend Alfred Wheeler Stone reports fall activities at Union Church. Church school reopened. Vested choir resumes duties and organist returns. Senior Society to hold installation for incoming officers at six. Pastor to preach at morning and evening services next Sunday. Joseph Alexander returns to Newark after ten day visit. Dr. R Woodworth back from three weeks vacation.
Entries close Saturday September 13 for the premium list. Visit the midway and juvenile tent to see kids doing great stunts. Mail your exhibit early to A. P. Durkee Concord Jet R F D. Meet President W Stuart Allen who welcomes attendees and advertisers are thanked for cooperation. Parking for autos urged. Don’t miss the big fair.
A showmans production titled After Six Days, described as the most lavish and luxurious spectacle brought to the country from Italian Studios. The Old Testament themed film is praised for maximum entertainment value and enduring appeal, likely to keep exhibitors profitable even as other pictures fade.
The production is not a visual spectacle nor polished in scenic design yet it captivates exhibitors and patrons alike. It engages a broad audience by interpreting the Old Testament in a simple and universal way, avoiding religious pretension and inviting diverse viewers.
The Literary Digest launches a national straw vote with 15 million names and ballots mailed to over 60 percent of probable November voters. The poll seeks to reveal the public will with impartial statewide distribution to anticipate the election outcome weeks in advance.
The page outlines a secure ballot system for a presidential poll, noting one ballot per voter, tamper-proof envelopes, a one cent stamp, and delivery by mail. It explains the alphabetical candidate list and promises impartial tabulation and weekly discussion starting next issue.
In Southboro the September 10 primaries produced an unusually heavy vote with counting running past 1 AM. Democratic and Republican tallies list numerous named candidates and towns, including Curley, Walsh, Fuller, Allen, Coolidge, Luce, and Dallinger, reflecting a wide array of local and state races.
Mrs. Dorothy B. Elderkin announces the opening of a kindergarten for the fall term starting September 28. James Kelley of Mechanic street has purchased a Nash touring car. The Street Department is undertaking extensive repairs on Edinboro.
Community groups announce meetings and events including a Dollar Social at the Methodist Episcopal vestry, Ladies Benevolent Society gathering at First Church vestry, Union St. Jean Society Friday session, and Grange Auxiliary visit to Lake Boon. Residents report vacations in New York and Castine Bay Maine. primary polling affected Laurier Hall use.
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