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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1929
Page
9
A large scrapbook assembled from clippings features a Boston Globe popular feature. The collection is organized by the John Avis Advertising Agency in the Little Building, ton, drawing attention to Acton and special hate fed themes.
President George A. Richardson offers a prize for the pupil who writes the best 300 word letter on Acton Fair and its educational value to men women and children. The winning essay will be inscribed on a cup and presented to the Acton High school Library. Donor John A. Davis funds the encyclopedia type gift, indexed for ready reference.
President Richardson calls residents of Acton and West Concord to donate garden produce after the August 11 hailstorm. Exhibits will show tree and plant damage while volunteers erect a flagstaff and complete a new wire fence on Woodbury lane. A free pony show and a reorganized lunch arrangement by local clubs are noted as event attractions.
Congregational Church notices list morning service at 10 30 and Sunday school at 11 45 with Christian Endeavor at 6 15. Local moves include Mr and Mrs Towne and Charles J Pletcher to Lakeport New Hampshire and J G Kirby family to Lexington Massachusetts.
The L. C. of the Congregational church will meet in the vestry Thursday at 2 30 pm to plan the October 24 and 25 fair. The Pater club is preparing a play for those dates and special buses run until 10 30 pm.
Arthur S Lowden died at Emerson hospital on Thursday September 5 after a long life in Acton and Lincoln born September 28 1871 in Lincoln He was married to Bertha May Newton and lived in Acton thirty one years He taught music and led church choirs for twenty five years Funeral services were held at the Universalist church on Sunday September 7 and were conducted by Rev Andrew J Torsleff He is survived by wife Dorothy Lowden Braman four sons Theron A E Phillip and Richard A Lowden his mother Rose A Lowden of Concord and four sisters Daisy Fabar Edith Broderick Effie McRae and Elsie Rose Burial is in the family lot at Woodlawn Acton Mass.
Dr. Douglas M. Fuchs has begun practice in Maynard with an office in the W. B. Case block on Nason Street. A Berlin University graduate, he studied at Guys Hospital in London and served three years as assistant physician at Foxboro State Hospital. After a year in West Acton, he moved to Maynard at patient solicitation.
The ae side Cooperative sold its general store to George F. Kotee, a former longtime manager. The R. C. A. began in 1878 as a small textile group and became a major state trader before being sold to F. Morse, who will run the store from the same Nason and Summer street location with loyal customers backing the transfer.
Al Cowles outlines his pick for the Middlesex area all star lineup as the baseball season closes. Notables include Batchelder Greenhalge Lang Smith Woodson Morgan Driscoll Lent Kamesh Sullivan and Coombs spanning West Groton Littleton Billerica and Littleton.
The Board of Health will hold a conference this week with local plumbers about the new plumbing code. They invite citizen suggestions and aim to operate with the town residents on all matters related to adopting the code.
Sunday afternoon meet at Crowe Park features Maynard walloping Aviington with strong pitching by Dick Lawson. Lawson fanned seven and kept Aviington’s seven hitters in check as Kiki Kangas and others contributed in field and at the plate.
Francis O'Connor of the town has accepted the post of coach at St. Peter's High. The announcement notes local football fan interest and O'Connor's recent selection, with plans for the team to play at Fitton.
John Webster named Noble Grand with Charles Shearer as vice grand and Frank Seckels as secretary. Fred Hayward takes treasurer, I H Binks and Ty Boo Faden Waters serve as chaplain and P guard. Trustees and officers to be sworn in October after September meeting notices.
Star pitcher Maynard developed into a top semipro talent in the state. He pitched a no hit no run game for Milford in the Twilight league against South Boston and beat East Douglas pitching for Milford in the Blackstone Valley League. Freddie will get a tryout with the New York Giants.
The snippet references a boundary or relation between New York State and the Great Lakes. Details are sparse, with no clear event, dates, or named entities beyond the two regions. The fragment suggests a regional or jurisdictional focus within a historical context.
For Sale Studebaker Touring Car in excellent condition with fine tires, nearly new. Contact details not clear from readable text.
The court notices heirs and named individuals to appear in Cam County Court regarding the estate of the late Albee. The publication runs weekly in Enterprise newspaper with the final notice at least one day before court and may be mailed or delivered to interested parties. Citation dated Sept 11, 18? ter a5.
West Concord Catholic Daughters opened their fall season at Odd Fellows Hall with Mrs William L Fitspath chairing. They plan a social on September 17 with supper and entertainment led by Miss Mary Christian. The annual meeting and officer elections are set for October.
Inquiries invited for music instruction from the New England Conservatory of Music. Contact Johnson's Music Store Maynard or 16 Crescent St Fitchburg Mass. Phone 3299 M. Lessons include musical theory with home visit option.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in the Ada M. Lyon estate to appear at Cambridge Probate Court on August 20 1929 to show cause why letters testamentary should not be granted to Willard G. Lyon. Publication to be made in Concord Enterprise weekly for three weeks. Witness John C. Leggat First Judge. Loring P. Jordan Register. Sept 4 11 18
A Maynard Trust Company sale notice states the Elm Avenue property, a 2 lot parcel described by plan of 1922, is offered at public auction on Saturday September 28, 1929 at 2 PM. The sale proceeds go to satisfy an existing mortgage with a $300 cash down payment required, balance due in ten years.
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