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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1928
Page
10
A fashion note from the National Snes of Cotton manufacturers highlights subtle gray blends with lemon or brown hues and predicts a big velveteen year. Artificial velvet-like fabrics, printed ensembles, and coordinated coats and dresses dominate Autumn Winter lines with emphasis on versatility and seasonal contrasts.
Fashion experts praise lighter weight cottons like batiste and cambric for outfits. They highlight reverse print designs in red and white with color blocking on bodices and skirts, plus selvage contrast trims. Cotton sportswear expands to riding coats and trousers in hop-sacking and canvas back fabrics.
The Acton Fair features a dog day under a special committee led by Arthur W. Emerson and others, sanctioned by the American Kennel Club and Old Trusty Dog Food Co. Entries close by 10 am Saturday September 29 with judging starting at 11 am. Local dogs from Acton and nearby towns are urged to enter for a chance at new prizes and increased show space.
The Sippiaca Hotel in Marion Mass operated by Charles W. Kokerda promises inward happiness from carefully prepared meals. The town hall basement has been attractively fitted as a large airy dining hall, aiming to provide inward tranquillity and outward generosity through a well filled stomach.
The article notes the apartment will be furnished and a meal will be served by the association's ladies, signaling a pleasing new feature for attendees.
Stow 4-H Poultry Club members Elmer Berry Forest Hartin and Ahei Wanhatalo exhibited birds at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield and earned multiple prizes. Berry's Rhode Island Red and White Plymouth Rock entries won several firsts and seconds, Hartin placed in Rhode Island Red and pullet categories, while Wanhatalo's Barred Rocks earned top pens and multiple placements. They also participated in Poultry Day and the Junior Judging Contest.
The Acton Fair Junior department has made notable progress, earning praise from the State Board of Agriculture and Middlesex County Extension Service. Directed by Elmer Berry of Stow, the program aims to foster youth interest with 4-H work and improved exhibit methods, with prizes listed in the Premium List.
Staff from Acton High School gathered for a corn toast event held at Whitcomb Field last Wednesday. Members enjoyed refreshments and informal fellowship as part of school staff activities.
The Acton Agricultural Association will open its twelfth annual Acton Fair on Friday and Saturday, September 28 and 29. Organized in 1917, the association has grown under its presidents and earned strong support from the Massachusetts Board of Agriculture. Dring his Florida sojourn, President Goward guided planning. Mrs. Goward aids with dog show leadership and finance. Site hosts will greet visitors at the town hall both days.
Citizens report seeing banners along the Mohawk Trail and Lowell road ward to Lowell reflecting regional pride. The unusual display drew attention from townsfolk, with bumper bits carried off for use elsewhere and widespread sightings across the New England states and beyond.
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