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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1932

Page

5

Concord High Triumphs 7-0 at Reading in Middlesex League

Concord High defeated Reading 7 to 0 for its fifth Middlesex League win. Tompkins allowed no runs through seven innings with eight strikeouts as Concord built a 7-0 lead, while Reading rallied late but failed to overcome the deficit. Key hits included Megin, Kelley, and Dee driving in runs, with Tompkins, Megin, and Cunningham contributing on defense and offense for Concord.

Concord High Reading Tompkins Concord Megin Flnagan White Kelley Concord Swent Dee Flanagan Erisman Megins Hansen Cunningham McGrath Diskin Foy Krisman T. Cullinane Morris Barrett Wallace J. Cullinane Preston Concord Ab S.eeeeese Bousel Saa Ee Pens

Concord Defeats Cambridge In Wide Baseball Inning Rally

Concord won the Wednesday baseball game on Emerson Playground scoring five runs in the third inning aided by three Cambridge errors and four hits. Arkin doubled and later was caught off second while Hallisey worked the plate. Johnson and Arkin led Concord while McCusker led Cambridge with four hits.

Concord Emerson Playground Cambridge Bhat Arkin Hallisey Petersen Dempsey Man G. Johnson Doyle Adizzo Fredericks McKenna Tompkins Kennedy Robinson Hallissey McCusker Sullivan Robby Smith Somerville Johnson

Concord High School Debating Club Banquet

The Concord High School Debating Club closed a year of activity with a banquet at the Tally Ho Inn East Acton. Nearly 40 members and guests joined a formal business meeting and speeches by officers and guests.

Concord High School Debating Club Tally Ho Inn East Acton Harry F Campbell Warren F Goddard Goddard Martin F Goodwin Sophie Matucieski Catherine Wiles Arthur Parke Edward Craig John Lawton Elizabeth Dempsey John Brigham Lincoln Fish Capain Thomas J Hayes John M Downing Boston University Law School Messrs. Hayes and Downing Campbell Concord High School Boston University Oberlin College Concord High Beverly High Conecord High School John Lawton Wye J Googan Ann Brigham Ruthie Audrey Robbins Ann Tracy Bernard Megin Edward McCaffrey Sarah Dulty A Loomis

Caroline Derby to Sing on WEEI Broadcast

Mrs Caroline Derby will give a quarter hour concert on WEEI at 4:15 PM Monday June 13. She will be accompanied by her daughter in law Mrs Evelyn Derby during the program for Concord and nearby listeners.

Caroline Derby Concord Evelyn Derby

Cambridge Beats Concord With Solid Fielding

Cambridge recorded five hits and strong fielding. Kennedy contributed on defense as did the Concord team. Concord batteries were Robinson Smith and Fredericks, while Cambridge used Hallissey and Keele.

Cambridge Kennedy Concord Robinson, Smith and Fredericks Hallissey Keele

Concord H S Conquers Cambridge in track meet at Walton Field

Concord High School scored 39.5 to 32.5 in a track meet against Reading High at Walton Field Wakefield unavailable. Tom Hanley led with wins in the 100 yard dash and broad jump while Megin tied for high jump, Lapham won shot put, and several Concord athletes earned points in sprints, distance, and field events.

Concord High School Reading High Walton Field Wakefield Reading Tom Hanley Megin Lapham Fish Anderson Robinson Hosmer Hart Watson Stanley Day F. Bowers Faulkner Harnham FF. Bowers J. Bowers Chaplin Hanley Winship Carter Emery Figh Latham

An Ounce of Action Prompts Government Results

A persuasive editorial urging practical action over theory. It cites President Hoover pressing Senate to pass concrete measures, noting Congress saved face. The piece urges readers to start savings at Concord Cooperative Bank, highlighting five percent interest and small monthly deposits as building wealth.

Hoover Senate Congress Concord Co-operative Bank Advy

Hawthorne Chapter Eastern Star June Meeting at Masonic Temple

Hawthorne Chapter Order of the Eastern Star holds its June meeting in the Masonic Temple this evening with Worthy Matron Beulah F. Blair presiding and Worthy Patron Benjamin F. Clark assisting. Initiation ceremony to be conducted and John R. Mackenzie will be soloist. A social hour follows with refreshments served by a committee chaired by Mrs. Barbara Clubb.

Hawthorne Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Beulah F. Blair Benjamin F. Clark John R. MacKenzie Barbara Clubb

Concord Girl Scout Corporation elects new officers

At the annual meeting Mrs. Roger C. Fenn was elected chairman succeeding Mrs. Doug las Miller. Mrs. Hf. Whittemore Brown was named secretary and Mrs. Thorpe and Mrs. Frederick SS. Millett joined as members-at-large of the executive board.

The Concord Girl Scout Corporation Roger C. Fenn Douglas Miller Hf. Whittemore Brown Thorpe Frederick SS. Millett

Division 44 Whist Event by Hibernians Auxiliary

After a regular meeting at Monument Hall on Wednesday evening Division 44 of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held a whist party directed by a committee chaired by Nora Thompson. Mary Battle won first prize. other winners included Mrs. Daniel O'Brien Mrs. Catherine Downing Miss Mary Toomey Miss Katherine Moriarty Mrs. Martin Tobin Mrs. Martin Diskin Mrs. John Hutchinson and Mrs. John Fitzgerald. Bernard Rushe won the consolation prize. A large attendance enjoyed a pleasant evening.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Ancient Order of Hibernians Monument Hall Nora Thompson Mary Battle Daniel O'Brien Catherine Downing Mary Toomey Katherine Moriarty Martin Tobin Martin Diskin John Hutchinson John Fitzgerald Bernard

Concord Girls Lose in Final Emerson Playground Match

In Concord on Monday afternoon Malden High won the final contest of the season at Emerson Playground courts. Pauline illespee defeated Catherine Diskin 6-0 6-3. Elizabeth Goulding beat Helen Enos 4-6 6-3 7-5. Eleanor Twitchell defeated Nora Vander Groen 6-0 1-2 6-0. Doubles Ruth Blennerhassett Minnie Rump beat Eunice Miller Betty Brown 6-1 6-1. Gertrude Casey Rita Casey defeated Coppeal McCarthy Genevieve Mu Monassi.

Concord Elizabeth Goulding Helen Ihos Malden Eleanor Twitchell Nora Vander Green Malden High Emerson Playground Pauline (Illlespee Catherine Diskin Elizabeth

Sunday Services at First Church of Christ Scientist Concord

The Concord church reports a Sunday service at 1049 and Sunday School at 145. A testimonial meeting is held each Wednesday at 7 45 pm. Reading Room hours are 2 to 5 pm weekdays. The Lesson Sermon titled God the Preserver of Man will be read across Christ Scientist churches on June 12 with citations from the Bible Psalm 36 and Psalm 91.

God Man Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Bakereddy

Golf Tourney Round Two Survived by Three Players

Concord results show William Faverson Jr Michael Cody Jr and John K B Buttrick advancing to the next stage in the Concord Country Club championship. The H H tournament featured high scores with Russell Robb Jr leading and a long list of players in the points tally. Public Health Day at Peter Bulkeley School, postponed due to two new scarlet fever cases.

Concord William Faverson, Jr Michael Cody John KB. Buttrick Burleigh J. Pratt Michael Cody, Jr Johny M. Abbot William Faversham II Hubert B. Hosmer Morgan KK. Smith Andrew WW. Bhepeurn Edward Warren Ayanur B. Brooks Harold Bowe Hubert M. Wardwell, Jr Ey Charles B. Johnson Berksey Wheeler Alexander A. 1Heeron Charles G. Edgartos Stanwood K. Bolton Henry Kidder Charles L. Foote Jerome William Favershay J Arthur B. Brooks Joe M. Abbot John B. Bulick Berkeley Wheeler Peter Bulkeley

Drama Thon Delights in Clever Village Comedy

Theta Alpha Club stages a clever drama featuring Carlos and Maruja with Zaragueta and Don Saturio in a farcical plot of nerves and deception. Strong acting from Scherer Peterson Thurlow and Brothers, with Lambs directing and notable stage props credit.

Carlos Roger Smith Marinia Don Saturio George W Brothers Zaragueta Maruja Madrid Jon Saturio Indalethio Mr. Scherer Miss Peterson Mr. Shurlow Mig Lawrence Gregoria Dlandy Smith Shidward Lamb Darriett Hall Aljean Nyland Maxwell EO Lawrence George Ll. Thurlow Josephine — Peterson John Handy George Wrothers George L Thurlow Henry D Hall Norman L Scherer Roger K Allen Wik Lamb Harriet Hall Candy Ruth Thurlow

Concord Wins Two Contests In Twi League Action

Concord added two victories to its Twi League record with wins over Somerville on Tue day and Wed nes day. Peterson doubled, McCabe walked, and Kennedy reached on error as Concord rallied in the first three innings. Every Concord man hit safely with Peterson, Johnson, McCabe, McKenna, Arkin and Parkes each collecting two hits. Somerville scored in the first, with O’Brien and Schultz contributing, while Concord’s defense featured sharp fielding and nine assists by Somerville infielders. The final club meeting of the Young People’s Club of the Tri nitarian Congregational church concluded with a vesper service.

Concord Somerville Smith Peterson Opeed Johnson McCabe Peterson McKenna Singe Atkin Kennedy Fredericks MeKenna Wand Wa Pio Arkin McAnttte Parks Pirate Concord Jonson Sere Wis O'Brien Schultz Burke Mahan DeCarpis Open Pwo Jolson Petersen Parkes

Children’s Day Observed At Union Church Concord

West Concord Union Church marked Children’s Day with morning baptism by Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone for 15 children including James Bent and Jean Caldwell. Afternoon school promotion featured over 100 potted plants, perfect attendance picture awards, and a “God’s Garden” pageant performed by a large cast led by Mrs Clarence W Mahan.

Concord West Concord Union Alfred Wheeler Stone James Robert Bent Margaret Amelia Bent Walter Howard Bent Russell Gilbert Bent Jean Lorimer Caldwell Marion Grace Derby Roger Herbert Derby Donald George Gerow Ethel Carol Harvest Bertha Carolyn Mullen Olga Locke Nelson Norine Marie O'Neil Dorothy Ann Robus Elizabeth Jane White Lucretia Edwardson Lach William Henry Damon Richard Damon Earl Eggleton Priscilla Pratt Lavinia Wills Stanley Gerow Walter Johansen Patricia Gerow Priscilla Gerow Ruth Blodgett Joan Pratt Beverly Gerow Deartment Thomas Hopkins June Parker Robert Carter Roy Johansen Barbara Smith Boris Smith Mary Jean Muriel Lewis Harold Coolidge James Nelson Olga Nelson Clarence W Mahan Heralds Daniel Brundage Harold Gibbs Barbara Park Trenty Hamon Lilly Hansen June Hood Priscilla Gera Dorothy Hopkins Edith Fenton Lavinia Willis Jean Boyd Sybil Gale Dorothy Bertelsen Dorothy Harmon William Gray Ruth Fish Robert Cousins Frances Wood Richard White Richard Hewitt Addie Benson Doris Gerow Ethel Wright Marie Thurston Helen Wood Manon Derby Marjorie Harmon Charles Harmon Truth Eleanor Thurston Sunbeams Mildred Tarmon Doris Smith Martha Benson Barbara Eggleton Albert Sargent Donald Davis Rodney Pierce

Athletic Night At Concord Draws Notables And Speakers

Under the Junior Holy Name Society for St Bernard's Parish an athletic night is set for Thursday June 9 at Monument Hill. Featured attendees include Bill Urbanski of the Boston Braves, marathoner Jimmy Kenigan, and Brother Gilbert famed for guiding Babe Ruth. Other prospects include Art Shires, Wild Bill Hallahan, Ernie Schaat, Gin Sonchenberg, Bill Connell, and a Boston newspaperman with singers comedians and musicians planned.

Holy Name Society St. Bernard's Parish Monument Hill Bill Urbanski Boston Braves Jimmy Kenigan Gilbert Babe Ruth Huth Laa Bibber McCoy

Church Lawn Party Appeals With Broad Show of Attractions

The Ladies Union of West Concord Union Church hosts a lawn party on Thursday June 16 on church grounds from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. An American Legion band will perform 7:00 to 10:30. Chairs include Mrs Henry H. Prawley publicity and several committee heads for fancy work aprons candy balloons and music among others. Supper served at 6:30.

Albert Hicks Carolyn Kingman Eunice Miller Frank Leighton Clarence Mahan Rodney Pratt American Legion

Happy Hikers' Hike to Concord and Beyond

The Happy Hikers a group of Episcopal laymen visited Concord on a 700 mile journey through 70 towns. They held outdoor services on Commonwealth Avenue and West Concord and an indoor service at Trinity Church. The group travels to Springfield and Boston finishing in Martha's Vineyard with testimonies and hymns at each stop.

Episcopal Concord Masa Trinity Church Elm Owen Dexter Jesus Field Springfield Boston Gloucester Martha's Vineyard Commonwealth Avenue le Brook Road West Concord Ppm Concord Center Tyin Smith O. Dexter

Garden Bridge and Tea for Music Fund at Monument Street home

A well attended garden and tea event was held yesterday at Mrs Russell’s Monument Street residence to raise funds for the music fund supporting the club’s philanthropic work. Mrs Howard chaired the gathering with Mrs Davis and others including Mrs Chester Denio and Mrs Morse assisting, led by club president Mrs Taylor.

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Cullinane Risman Ueau WU Megin Kelly Foye Brown Collins C.H. S C.H. S. Debating Club Tally Ho Concord National Bank Massachusetts H. S Homer R. Allen Paul Revere Lexington Road John F. Browne Janesville Wis Katherine G. Chase Cape Cod Browne Central Station Peter Muscato Old Bedford Road George Dow Main Street Thomas Finan Waltham Elm Street Raymond B Vittum White Iane Weston Ellen T. Burke of! Sedford Road Merriam House Merriams Corner Old Bedford Lexington Roads Harold S. Dole Sherborn Girl Scout Corporation First Church OF Christ, Scientist, Concord Ralph C. Piper Ralph Tloten Henry PP. Widder Burleigh L Theta Alpha Club Drama Young People's Club Trinitarian Congregational Church Union Church Middlesex Institution For Savings Samuel Hoar Pres Henry ‘. Smith Treas General Motors Main St
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