S. S. Franconia cruise begins for Tolman
William Tolman sails on the S. S. Franconia for a two week South American cruise. The crew and passenger list includes Miss Doris B. Graham entering nurse training at Symines Hospital Arlington. Willow Rebekah Lodge set for September 16 at Mrs kainward J. McClellan’s home. Concord Boy Scouts appoint Ronald Mackenzie acting Scout Master with Lauren Kingman as junior assistant.
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William Tolman
S. S. Franconia
South America
Doris B. Graham
Symines Hopital
Arlington
Willow Rebekah Lodge
Kainward J. McClellan
Main Street
Wasold
iJosephine Mac
Leeds
Elmout
Wodaneiter
Hoarhara Jone
Dios Ital
Frijas
Wei Concord Boy Scouts
Ronald Mackenzie
John Hendershot
Passengers Arrive in New York From European Tour
Among those landing aboard the S. and S. Columbus in New York Sunday are Miss Mary Chamberlin and Miss Charlotte Johnson returning from seven weeks in England Ireland and Scotland. Also aboard are Miss Sally Davis and Miss Sally Millett who toured the continent with a student group. Mr and Mrs Philip Davis and their son Philip drove to New York to meet their daughter.
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New York
Mary Chamberlin
Charlotte Johnson
England
Ireland
Scotland
Sally Davis
Sally Millett
Philip Davis
Philip
Masons To Have Parade Float For Tercentenary Event
Concord notes that Corinthian Lodge A F and A M will sponsor a float in the Tercentenary Parade. The scene recalls the land purchase from Indians, dating from 1637, with depictions of Squaw Sachem and Wibbecowet. Researchers highlight Rev Peter Bulkeley’s home as a key site and mark descendants in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Corinthian Lodge
General Court
O. S
N. S
Middlesex Hotel
Monument Square
Peter Bulkeley
Elmer L. Joslin
Squaw Sachem
Hrisband Wibbbecowet
Tahattawan
Nimrod
Walter A. Kennedy
John W Woodworth
John Lawrence
Wibbacowett
John Donald
Warren B. Goddard
John Jones
Oya Mongstad
Simon Willard
William He Davis
William Buttrick
William Elic Graham
Willard
Warren B Goddard
Goddard
Edward Bulkeley
Concorn
Elizabeth Bulkeley
Edward
Joseph Emerson
Mendon
John Goddard
Washington
Dorchester Heights
Samuel Langdon
Harvard College
Special Traffic Regulations Con cord 1925 Rules
Concord town meeting adopts Saturday traffic orders for September 14 1955 Peters streets Stow Truvbard Everett Thoreau Main Wood Monument Lexington Heywood with penalties up to twenty dollars for violations Police on duty may direct stops and parking restrictions on several streets in Concord Massachusetts.
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Concord
Board of Selectmen
Town of
Stow Street
Truvbard Street
Everett
Bids for Post Office Site From Local Property Owners
Five property owners submitted offers to supply land for the proposed post office. Marian Baker bids $18,000 for land at Hubbard and Walden. Mrs. Richard Wood and Marian Towne bid $18,000 and $20,000 for adjoining Main street properties. Mary Cooff offers Sudbury road and Thorein street site for $13,000, and James MacManus bids $12,000 for land opposite the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Baker
Hubbard and
Walden — Street
Richard Wood
Marian Towne
Main Street
Mary Cooff
Sudbury Road
Thorein Street
James MacManus
Catholic Daughters Plan Float for Tercentenary Parade
Concords Catholic Daughters of America held their first meeting of the season in the basement of Help of Christians Church with Grand Regent Miss Sabine Coyne in charge. They discussed plans for a float representing the order for the tercentenary parade, with committees led by Sabine Coyne and several members including Mrs. Eileen Dee and Mrs. Elizabeth Mahoney.
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Concord
Our Lady Help of Christians
Catholic Daughters of America
Helpp of Christians’ Church
Sabine Coyne
S Sabina Coyne
Eileen Dee
Elizabeth Eleanor Jennings
Elizabeth Mahoney
Cornelia Bedford. Connell
Helening
Descendants of Hapgood Wright in Concord
Three direct descendants of Hapgood Wright live in Concord Edward F Wright is a plumbing inspector Joseph Wright manages Wright Cleaners with Jeannette assisting The Wright family has maintained business involvement since Hapgood Wright’s era
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Hapgood Wright
Concord
Edward F. Wright
Joseph
Jeannette
Edward
Wright Cleaners
Wright
Council Knights of Columbus Meet On Parade Plans
The CONC RD Council Knights of Columbus met in Monument Hall last week Tuesday evening with Grand Knight John W. Whalen Jr presiding. They discussed plans for the float the council will enter in the Tercentennial parade.
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K. OF
Concord Prepares for 300th Anniversary Celebration
Concord decorates stores and buildings for a four day 300th anniversary celebration. Mrs Samuel Hoar and daughters Cynthia and Virginia Hoar returned Monday after traveling from Europe on the S S Norman Die.
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Concord
Samuel Hoar
Cynthia
Virginia Hoar
Europe
S. S. Normandie
Hoar
Virginia
Cynthia Hoar
Munich
Vienna
Saleburg
Boys Must Wear Dresses in Connemara Folklore
In Connemara, a remote Irish Free State region, boys wear dresses to disguise themselves as girls due to a superstition that bed fairies carry away boys. The practice reflects local beliefs and traditional customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connemara
Irish Free State
First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Service and Lesson
Sunday service at 10 45 and Sunday School at 10 45 with Wednesday testimonial meetings at 7 46 Reading Room hours 2 to 5 on week days and holidays Edifice address noted The Lesson Sermon theme Substance includes Bible passages Mark 10 51 52 and Hebrews 10 34 64 from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy The text emphasizes faith in God over matter and healing of the sick
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First Church OF Christ Scientist
Concord
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Miss Miriam Clark Appointed C H S Physical Director
Miss Miriam Clark of Winthrop replaces Miss Eleanor Dobbins as the Concord high school physical director. Clark, a Boston University Sargent School graduate, coached hockey and basketball at Winthrop High and taught freshman physical education at Keene Normal School. She is twin sister of Catherine Clark, who will pursue physiotherapy in Ashbury Park at Fitkin Hospital. The sisters learned of their appointments on their shared birthday.
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Eleanor Dobbins
Concord
Miriam Clark
Winthrop
Clark
Boston University
Sargent School
Winthrop High
Keene Normal School
Mise Clark
Catherine Clark
Boston
Catherine
Ashbury Park
New Jersey
Fitkin Hospital
Concord Grange Holds Vacation Night in Elks Hall
Concord Grange No 150 opened the fall season with Vacation Night in Elks Hall on a Tuesday evening last week. Master Joseph Macone presided as three Graces organized the program, and Whist formed the evening’s entertainment with prize admission. Mystery Night is planned for September 17.
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Concord Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
Elks’ Hall
Elodie Moreau
Ceres
Annie Armstrong
Pomona
Alice Fisk
Flora
Joseph Macone
the Grange
Concord Rotary Club Reports Wool Industry Talk at Lunch
The Concord Rotary Club met at Colonial Inn on Thursday noon with President E. Payson True presiding. Robert L. Studley of Boston gave an address on the wool industry. The club will not participate with a float in the Tercentenary parade Saturday.
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Concord
Trinity Church Schedule and Local Social Notes
Trinity Church Concord lists a Sept 15 service with Holy Communion at 8 45 a m and morning prayer with sermon at 11 a m. Social notes mention Joseph Richardson family returning from Jaffrey New Hampshire, Ralph Hemenway of Middlesex Motor Co returning from Sunapee vacation and becoming Worshipful Master of Corinthian Lodge A F and A M. John Watkeon of Richardson Drug Co and family back in Concord after Fal mouth stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Concord
S. O.dexter
Charles Russell Peck
Joseph Richardson
Jaffrey
New Hamp
New York
Ralph Hemenway
Middlesex Motor Company
Lake Sunapee
Hemenway
Corinthian Lodge
A. F
A. M. John G. Watkeon
The
Richardson Drug Company
Watson
Antoinette Wat
Falmouth
Concord Schools Open With Large Early Enrollment
Concord Schools opened with 1827 students in January and expect about 1400 by October. High school enrollment stands at 467 with 600 projected, Peter Bulkeley at 490 with 520 expected, and Harvey Wheeler West Concord at 370 with 295 anticipated. To handle growth, four rooms were added to the old high school and an extra teacher hired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Peter Bulkeley
Harvey Wheeler-West
Town Expands Bus Service To Include All Pupils
Four new buses replace older ones and extend transport to children living a mile or more from school. Buses run like trains with stops at fixed stations, with pupils walking to the stations. Previously only grade schoolers were transported. the town adds high school pupils, using six buses to move about 500 pupils and save $700 to $800 yearly.
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Boul’ H
Grammar School
Lost Bank Book Notice From Maynard Trust Co
Deposit Book No. 1039 has been lost under legal notice. Payment stopped as of date in the notice from Maynard Trust Company Maynard Massachusetts. The notice is dated September 11 18 25.
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Maynard Trust Company
Maynard, Mass
West Acton Modernized Apartment For Rent
First class condition with lights range and hardwood floors. Central location in West Acton. Contact J. H. Littlefield at 30 Irving St W Medford Massachusetts 1783 for details.
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West Acton
J. H. Littlefield
Irving St
W. Medford
Mys
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Concord Co-operative Bank
Middlesex Institution
For Savings
Massachusetts
G. Hollis Blake
Morigan Blake
Philadelphia
Qurre
Vermont
Albert S. Graves
Middle Street
Glenwood
New England
Nour Gas Company
Triumph
Otter Limited
Act Now
Greater Boston
Gus
Csétcw
Boston Consolidated Gas Company
Walden Street
Masons
Canan
SNC? Oil CO
Joseph Dee & Sons
Churches of Christ, Scientist
C. H. S. Physical
Concord Rotary Club
Mra
Robert ‘Hickey
Roseville
Calif
Hickey
Pal Cole
Concord National Bank
Concord, Mass
Concord Municipal
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