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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1928

Page

2

Concord High Trips Lexington In Three Game Sweep

Concord High School defeated Lexington three straight in the inter town series. Dave Robinson held opponents hitless on Saturday while Fred Loftus hurled for Concord. In Sunday’s game at Leavleton Concord again benefited from timely hits and fielding superiority. Batteries Robinson Fredericks Rauding Jones Russell Tafine Molloy.

Concord Concord Town Lexington Old Concord High Dave Robinson Academy Rauding exLex N High School Ar Ef Ider Jagton Emerson Seebhye Lexington Vond Ing Concord High Fred Loftus Ita Levineton Robinson Fredericks Jones and Russell Conena Us Tafine Molloy

Maynard Town Notices and Local Returns

Maynard residents report arrivals and departures from Canada and Northern New England. The marriage announcement for Sylvia Brickron and Samuel Jaeann is noted with a ceremony planned for October 12. Local households, vacations, and visits by Kershaws Griffin and Fearns families are summarized.

Mra Jamas Marvell. Reonks Street Albert Riley Waltham Street Canada Sylvia Brick Ron Hana “Rickson Great Road Samuel Jaeann So. Acton William Leonard Eon William Nantasket Beach Mary Kershaw Cambridge Ralph Kershaw New York John Griffin Nason Street Acton Frank Fearns Lynn

Civil Service Exam Announced for Vacancies at Veterans Hospital

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for vacancies at the US Veterans Hospital in Radford Massachusetts. Positions include Carpenter's Helper with salaries ranging from 1140 to 1609 dollars per year.

United States Civil Service Commission Filline US Veterans Hospital Radford Massachusetts Carpenter's Helner

Application process for Civil Service Examiners near Boston

Details outline applying to the Board of Civil Service Examiners at Veterans Hospital or District Secretary Overam House Tower Boston Mass. Applications will be accepted by the Hospital Board and rated as received until December 1 1928.

Board of Civil Service Examiners Veterans Hospital Overamhouse Tower Boston Mass Board of Brabhshers

Opening of U S Veterans Hospital at Bedford Attended by Legion Auxiliary

Attendees at the formal opening last Saturday included Legion Auxiliary members Mrs. Mary Sweeney Mrs. Mary Martin Mrs. Helen Lowvghlin Mrs. Eva Fivery Mrs. Esther Smith Florence Wilder Mrs. Margaret Sweeney Catherine Murray Connors Nellie Walcott Mrs. Edith Rasmussen and Miss Gertrude Connors at the U S Veterans Hospital in Bedford.

U. S. Veterans’ Hospital Bedford The Legion Anxilary Mary Sweeney Mary Martin Helen Lowvghlin Eva Fivery Esther Smith Florence Wilder Margaret Sweeney Catherine Murray Connors Nellie Walcott Edith Rasmussen Mise Gertrude Connors

Congregational church notices and social updates

Congregational church events list Sunday services Sunday school and Men's class prayer meeting Friday evening. Guests Mr and Mrs Frank E N Brown of Hyannis at Dr and Mrs Randall Woodworth’s home. Local residents attend 87th birthday in Boston. U S Circle to host a holel inner and a rummage sale on Thursday January 21.

Watertown Gene Metcher Nellie M. Seaver Leomater F Morse Harris Schofield Thomas F. Deana Frank Lonard Boston Mither New Hampshire Frank L. Stiles Mire Gertrude Stiles Norothy, Chase Joseph Wass Brighton U. S The Congregational Church Sant

Concord Trinitarian Church fall meeting and rally plans

The Concord Massachusetts Trinitarian Congregational Church hosts the Woman's Union opening meeting September 20 at 8 p m in the church parlor with speaker Mrs F Talmatize Root on What a Woman's Church Society Can Do For Social Relations Plans for the fall fair are discussed Hosts Mrs Andrew Peterson and Mrs Nevid Lundatrom also Sunday activities include Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m with sermon by Rev Gail Cleland on The Tin Binds. A second address series by Rev Cleland on Europe France and Belgium continues at 7 30 p m October 7 Rally Day in all departments seeks 100 percent attendance with a roll call during worship.

Congregational Church Concord Mass Gail Cleland Woman’s Union Mra. F. Talmatize Root Woman’s Church Society Andrew Peterson Nevid Lundatrom Aator Cleland Europe France Belgium

Concord Pastor Honored At Knights Meeting

At a Monday evening meeting of the r. Galahad Commandery Knights Tenens in Waltham, Pastor Gall Cleland of the Trinity church was honored for his service and contributions. The event highlighted community leadership and local religious involvement.

R. Galahad Commandery Knights Tenens Waltham Gall Cleland Trintterien Ae

Fair Workers Acton Prepares for Sept. Fair

Acton organizers held multiple meetings in anticipation of the September 28 and 29 fair. President Goward urged service to the town, with chairmen opening exhibit envelopes after decisions. Guests from Middlesex County spoke on community prosperity and engaged in the planning.

Pres. Goward Pres Goward Acton Bridkson Mr. McDougal Middlesex

Election of class officers and school activities at MHS

The article lists elected class officers for Senior Sophomore and Freshmen classes at MHS including presidents vice presidents secretaries and treasurers. It notes Miss Thompson reelected class advisor and Miss Helen Sheldrick appointed dean of girls. The Dagger drama club plans The White Elephant to a production by October 19 and the Screech Owl staff outlines expectations with Waine Sieblom as editor and new editors promoted. Two tag days on Sept 14 15 raise funds for the High School A A.

Waine Sjoblomn Tryyne Ranges Sara Hellowell Albert Connors Miss Thompson Walter Brayden Mark Kelley Wieno Sneck Aline Fearns Ruth Finn Frederick Cogswell Norvin Landenstein Rachel Ojanen Sirkka

Walden Royal Arch Chapter Opens Fall Session at Masonic Temple

Concord September 19 Walden Royal Arch Chapter will hold its first fall meeting at the Masonic Temple Monday evening A supper at 7 o clock directed by Mrs Duncan G Chapman will precede the annual meeting with reports and officer elections A memorial service will honor Steuben J Murray a member since 1918 who died July 20 Williams H Davis of Kin will preside

Concord Hawthorne Order of Eastern Star Ned Masonic Temple Sadie A. Vary Gardner W. Lawrence Beatrice McCallum Hattie Clark Leila M. Blake Paul Revere Bedford Clara ‘L. Bailey Mona Bina Malden Florence BR. French Alan Raymond Haton Walden Royal’ Arch Duncan G. Chapman Steuben J. Murray William H. Davis

Sidwara McCaffrey Nearing Recovery After Accident

Sidwara McCaffrey is on the road to recovery after a recent accident and is expected to be home soon. Mrs. George Mulcahey and her daughter, formerly of this town, visited last week. Prieties were held at Wheeler School on Tuesday, September 28. Aled Late Robbins celebrated her twenty first birthday with a party.

Sidwara McCaffrey Roas George Mulcahey Eee

Fishermen win prizes for largest fish and greatest catch

The article lists anglers including David Caldwell Samuel Dick Disken and others as prize recipients. Forrest Tageter and Willam Heeks are noted for top catches with the largest fish and the most fish respectively.

David Caldwell Samuel Dick Disken Oyrich Willemes Ne Jean Percy Kel Joseph Lom Pini McLean James McKay Joseph Marsie John Eam John Fa Cyrus Pickard George Bn al Simpson Forrest Tag Willam Heeks

Noble Grand Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers

Mrs. Bengon Noble Grand Willow Rebekah Lodge held its annual election of officers in the evening at the 1.0.0 F hall. New officers include Grand Neer vice grand Mrs Mae pe elect. recording secretary Mrs Allee Mokague. financial secretary Mrs Cora McLeod. treasurer Mrs Eva Leighton. trustees Mrs Alison Pringle and Mrs Annie Walker. and George Montagne. A social followed with refreshments under Mrs Helen Loring and Mr Alison Pringle. Next officers meeting set for first November meeting.

Willow Rebekah Lodge Mae Pe le Grand Neer Allee Mokague P.n4s Cora McLeod P.N.G Eva Leighton Alison Pringle P.nag Annie Walker Pow.y George Montagne P.ga Helen Loring

West Concord Union Church Weekly Schedule

Alfred W. Stone, minister, announces a morning service at 10 30 with a sermon on The Supremacy of the Spirit The Children's Sermon Looking On the church school at noon Senior Society of Christian Endeavor at six o clock Monday features Boy Scouts at seven Tuesday the Ladies Union at 230 and the midweek service at 730 prompts a busy church week

West Concord Union Alfred W. Stone Church School Senior Society of Christian Endeavor Boy Scouts Ladies’ ‘Union

Red Cross appeals for aid to stricken Florida relief

The National Red Cross calls for immediate aid for the devasted Florida district. Mrs Amy Litchfield Maynard Red Cross chair received the appeal. donations may be left with Sidney McCleary treasurer at Assabet Institution For Savings or with Mrs Litchfield.

National Red Cross Florida Amy Litchfield The Maynard Red Cross Sidney McCleary Red Cross Assabet Institution For Savings Litchfield

Hayes Injured at His Work at Assabet Mill

Thomas Hayes suffered serious injuries when a 1200 bag of wool fell in the shoddy department at the Assabet mill on Monday afternoon. He sustained arm and leg injuries and was taken to Brookline hospital in resting condition.

Thomas Hayes Acton Street Assabet Mill Hayes Brookline Hospital

Ladies Auxiliary Grocery Whist Event At Masonic Hall

The Ladies Auxiliary A. O. H held a successful grocery whist party at Masonic Hall Friday evening led by Miss Helen Cleary and others. Prizes went to Ida Brooks Katherine Bariteau Alice Fearns William Playart Bride King Agnes Driscoll Esther Hardy Catherine White Alice Smith Walter Fairbanks Beatrice Smith Helen Warrick Burke from West Concord.

Mayhard Masonic, Hall Helen Cleary McCarthy Nason Joyce Ida Brooks Katherine Bariteau Alice Fearns William Playart Bride King Agnes Driscoll Esther Hardy Catherine White Alice Smith Walter Fairbanks Beatrice Smith Helen Ad Warrict Burke West Concord Wee

Pretty Maynard Bride Weds Langdon Goddard at Home Ceremony

Miss Alice Loretta Ross daughter of Mrs. Jennie B. Joyce of Maynard married Langdon Warren Goddard son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren B. Goddard. The double ring ceremony took place at the Goddard home with Rev. Alfred Stone officiating in a bower of asparagus ferns and Cosmos. The bride wore white crepe satin with Chantilly lace and orange blossoms, as friends and relatives attended.

Alice Loretta Ross Jennie B. Joyce Maynard Langdon Warren Goddard Warren B. Goddard Angeee Goddard Weerest Concord Alfred Ler Stone West Union Church Edith Wegt

Wedding of Ronald and Mrs Goddard at Concord School

Mrs Goddard wore black lace and the bride’s mother blue georgette and velvet as roses graced the bouquet. A reception followed the ceremony. The couple will reside at 8 Fuller Street Waltham after October 1. Mr Goddard attended Harvard Engineering School and Lowell Textile Institute and works with Perry Barker Engineering in Boston.

Ronald Concord School

Local primary yields tight races for governor nominations

In the Republican governor contest Leslie Winker defeated Moyse and Goodwin carried Maynard while Frank Allen and 359 to 260. Burrell’s strong treasurer show surprised many Republicans. Charley H. Cole won the Democratic nomination defeating Cummings to 12. Total votes 733, with 640 Republicans and 93 Democrats. Polls opened at 2 and closed at 8, results announced after midnight.

Moyse Waltham Frank Goodwin Maynard Frank Allen Burrell Charley H. Cole Cummings

Dyson and Moyse Politely Ahead in Local Returns

Across Hudson district towns Dyson trails Moyse by narrow margins in Waltham 735 to 236 and Lincoln shows Moyse up five with 95 to Dyson 90. Other towns like Hudson Stow Boxboro Sudbury and Mayne show mixed results with several communities reporting votes for both candidates. Complete district returns were awaited before press time for the second edition.

Hudson Dyson Mayne Stow Waltham Boxboro Moyse Sudbury Whan Moysé Lincoln Moyee Hudson Daily Sun

Congress Battles Over Merchant Marine Again

Congress faces a renewed fight as Shipping Board bids for the sale of United States Lines and the Leviathan. Proponents of government operation clash with advocates of private control, signaling a pivotal debate on the merchant fleet.

Shipping Board United States Lines Leviathan Congress

Ship subsidies and merchant fleet policy spark Senate clash

Washington debate centers on government aid to shipping amid calls to curb private monopoly fears. Senator Fletcher and Progressive allies attack a government board for profiting from obsolete vessels while warning of reliance on private operators for wartime reserves.

Washington Hardy Peren Congress Tn' Con Fletch of Flo Tim ‘A Bing Arian Cae Line Terence

United Ante Lines Sale Sparks Government Carrier Debate

The board voices strong critique of government ownership in the merchant marine, arguing that laws and administration have failed. They defend the merchant marine act seeking adequate national carriage and warn the sale may shift control away. Members of the Ladies' Golf Club at Maynard Country Club are noted in the coverage.

United Ante Lines Govere G Carriera Ladies’ Golf Club Maynard Country Club

Floré Macurda and Bellows Men Coughlan Relative Events

Floré Macurda and Mrs Coughlan are joined by Mr George and Men Jguise Bellows in a ceremony noted in this fragment. The text references several individuals with limited context and no clear event details.

Floré Macurda Coughlan George

Agricultural Fair and Dairy Exhibits Highlight Fall Events

Reports from Chicago note events including dairy exhibits and agricultural displays during this fall month. The article discusses improved cooperation between farmers and an ongoing developing relationship within the industry.

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