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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1936

Page

2

Concord Triumphs 7-4 In Narrow Town Championship Win

Concord edged West Concord 7 to 4 in the town championship opener. Key plays included Soffritti driving in two with a homer, McCabe scoring on a misplay, and Macone and Hutt contributing in support as Concord held West Concord to seven hits.

Concord West Concord Wee Con Barrett Soffriti Smith McCabe Soffritti Williams Johnson Cardinals Parrett Olsen Lawrence Macone Hutt McCabeth Sofrit Ab Thitipeey Cunningham Eet Syrres Gilman Wiggins Willams Mac Williams Durahgh

Foreign Pork Shipments Rise Amid Roosevelt Policy

The Roosevelt administration ordered farmers to kill pigs and brood sows and in 1935 foreign producers shipped over twelve and a half million pounds of pork into the American market marking a major impact on supply and prices.

Teecs to Move Into West Concord Union Church Parsonage

Rev and Mrs Kenneth R Teec expect to occupy the West Concord Union Church parsonage their new home today ensuring a seamless transition for the congregation in the town.

Kenneth R. Teec West Concord Union Church

Madeline Ryan Installed Grand Regent in Concord

Miss Madeline Ryan was installed Grand Regent of Our Lady Help of Christians Court in Concord last evening at the Veterans' Building. District deputy Mrs. Ellia Curry assisted by her daughter Miss Gertrude Curry and other officers participated in the ceremony as part of an entertainment program.

Concord Madeline Ryan Our Lady Help of Christians’ Court Veterans Cllia Curry Pelmont Gertrude Curry Belmont Medford Court Alice Hagerty WWGR Florence, King Blanche McClairy Frances Higgins Annie Moreau Loretta Carr Elizabeth Connell Sabina Coyne Anna Collings Mary Mullaney Josephine Prendergast

Benjamin F. Clark Installed as Master in Masonic Lodge

Benjamin Chink of Lowell road elected and installed as Worshipful Master of Corinthian Lodge A M at the annual meeting in Masonic Temple. Right Worshipful Warren D. Goddard of West Concord officiated with assist from Worshipful Winslow J. Damon. Memorial services were led by Goddard and Ralph Hemenway with Robert F. Charles at organ.

Benjamin Chink Lowell Road Corinthian Loder A. & & A.M Masonic Temple Halph Hemenway Warren DB. Goddard Weat Concord Winslow J Damor Alexander RR Mar- Leod Ralph Hemenway South Acton Winslow J Demon West Concord Ronald S. MacKenzie UH Arnold MacLean Lincoln Edward PP. Daniels Concord Parson True Mahlon Foley Russell C. Berry Acton Robert FO Charles R. Clifford Pratt

Concord Charity golf tourney ends in close handicap contest

Henry 8 Thompson Jr and Kenneth Reynolds tie for fuel honors with two up as Wilson and Comins Jr sit two up in second place at the Concord Charity Club weekly handicap over the links. A large field competed with many players posting even to four down scores.

Concord Henry Thompson, Jr Kenneth Reynolds Tsers Wilson Danforth W. Comins, Jr Thompson Jr Ben L. Wilson Oup Danforth “W. Comins, Jr Wendell P John Codding Alexander Peters Kenneth Tl. Hayes Charles Foote Ralph ©. Piper Dlerbert B. Pholmer William CC. McGnekin

Pretty Malden Wedding Unites Marion Cobb and Andrew Windhol

At the bride’s parents home in Malden on Wednesday last week, Marion Evelyn Cobb wed Andrew Karmen Windhol. The ceremony was by Rev George H. Thurlow with a white lace dress, palm decorations, and a small bridal party. The couple will reside in Malden, with Windhol employed in Boston and Cobb a Malden High School graduate attending Boston University.

Concord Malden Marion Evelyn Cobb Harry Albert Cobb Andrew Karmen Windhol John Windhol Monument Street Miss Rather Clarke Chelwea William Courage Sverett Henry Gainster Arlington Plenty Thurlow Gwendolyn McNeerin Virginia Mre Mere Cobh Concord Beb School Franklin Technical School Boston Bolfont Miss Pierce School Boston University PE Phi Sorority

Loughlin Guests Attend Dublin Show in Ireland

Mr and Mrs Henry Loughlin of Concord entertain at Castle Clyde in County Cork with guest Miss Lynne Russell daughter of Dr and Mrs Thomas Kendrick Russell of Lawrence New York. Russell attended the Dublin Show with Mr and Mrs Laughlin after a debut season.

Henry Loughlin Concord Castle Clyde County Cork Ireland Lynne Russell Thomas Kendrick Russell Lawrence N. Y Russell Dublin Meo O Laughlin

Bekkevold Family Reunion Brings Descendants Together

Labor Day gathering marks reunion of thirty seven Bekkevold descendants from Andaulsburg Norway at the Thorpe home on Monument Street. Attendees include Thorpe siblings and spouses, Beckvold and Jensen families from Concord Dorchester Saugus Plaistow New Hampshire Somerville Worcester Lowell Chelmsford and Stanford Connecticut with relatives from Pittsfield and others.

Bekkevold Edward Thea Bekkevold Andaulsburg Norway Mis ©. Thorpe Monument Street Emil Thorpe Everett Thorpe Henry Thorpe Mary Elizabeth Thorpe Matheas Beckvold Theodore Jensen John Jensen Olive Beckvold Lillian Thorpe Concord Robert Fuller Pittsfield Edwin I Beckvold Dorchester Albert Anderson Beatrice Anderson Saugus Oscar Beckvold Plaistow New Flampshie Chris Anderson Anna Beckvold Somerville Roland Adams Lowell Thomas Beckvold Chelmsford Harvey Erickson Gloria and Norman Erickson Worcester Edward O. Thorpe Stanford, Conn

Blanchard Morse capture Concord doubles title in 6 4 6 3 win

Helen Blanchard and Ruth Morse won the girls doubles championship at the Concord Country Club defeating Olivia Swaim and Joan Pratt 6 4 6 3 in the annual junior tennis tournament held Saturday.

Blanchard-Morse Concord Helen Planchard Ruth Morse Olivia Swaim Joan Pratt Concord Country Club

West Concord Union Church Service Announcement

Rev Kenneth R Teed will preach at West Concord Union Church on Sunday September 20 at 9 am. Church school marks 9 am with morning worship following.

West Concord Union West Concord Mass Kenneth R. Teed Mr. Teed

Concord News Roundup of Local People and Events

Thomas Hollis Jr enters Northeastern this week. John K Reilly on vacation from West Concord mail routes. George E Megin buys Maple Street house of late Mrs Hanlon. Miss Olive Berlied resumes Winchendon teaching. Miss Eleanor Thurston bookstore clerk in West Concord. Stamp Club opens fall session in Fowler Library. Reverend Kenneth Reed arrives with family at West Concord parsonage. Patrick group updates from Concord area families and students with travels, births, and school news.

Thomas Hollis, Jr John K. Reilly West Concord George E. Megin J. W. Hanlon Maple Street Olive Berlied Winchendon Eleanor Thurston Concord Stamp Club Fowler Library Perley Thurston Thurston Charles Osborne Lewiston Maine Garrett Nagle Emerson Hospital Kenneth Reed West Concord Union Church Clarence H. Hewitt Montpelier Vermont John H Adams Dennis Cape Roger Robinson Everett Thompkins Oak University Mary Tolman Brown School Schenectady N.Y John Karon Jr England Harvard Priscilla Pratt Goddard Seminary Barre Joan Burleigh L Pratt Long Beach Gloucester Camilla Moses Concord High School Scotland Denmark Sweden Finland Russia Cracow Poland Frederick T. Stoffee Concord Avenue Lincoln Clarence P. Smyth Lexington Road Tony Ciano John L. Casey Sidney Ohio Imerson Hospital Acton Evelyn Davis Davis Road Casey Mark H. Wentworth British Isles Misslizabeth Wentworth Austria Hungary Mason H. Bigelow New York Katharine Bigelow Miss Wentworth Milton Academy Charls Mara Emerson Playground Concord Yankees Leven

DiCiccio’s Weight Boost Elevates NA Hope

Concord’s DiCiccio, a flashy ball carrier, arrived day late at Northeast ern and weighed in at 17 pounds more than last season 165. Coach Al McCoy expects him to gain at least ten more pounds during the season, ending the sophomore halfback monopoly as second year men remain in the majority.

Diciccio N. A. Hope Concord Minotti DiCicco Concord Northeastern DiCicco al McCoy

Concord Veterans Council Formed by Local Posts

Special committees led by Ralph P. Hosmer Camp L I W V and James J Mansfield Post A L plan an evening meeting at the Veterans Building to organize a proposed veterans council. The group will back Federal Theatre productions for the fall and winter under the council's direction.

Concord Ralph P. Hosmer James J. Mansfield A. L Veterans Veterans’ Council Federal Theatre Counell

Concord Yankees Ready for Eighth Season

The Concord Yankees, a top semi pro outfit, gear up for their eighth season with coach Dave Robinson, manager Lawrence F. Peters on hand, and a Sunday September 20 opener against the Lowell Professionals in Lowell. Petersen seeks further away games with strong state rivals. contact West Newton 2464-W.

Concord Yankees Dave Robinson Worcester Academy Fame Lawrence F. Peterson Lowell Professionals Lowell Petersen Telephone West Newton

Corp Ralph P Hosmer Camp to form Veterans Council

Concord reports at the first Hosmer Camp 55 meeting the creation of a committee to confer with James J Mansfield Post A L on forming a Veterans Council. The committee includes Commander Berry Junior Vice Commander Edwards Quartermaster Anderson Past Commander Davis and Adjutant Blodgett.

Concord Corp Ralph P. Hosmer Veterans Berry Clement S. Edwards John Anderson Philip A. Davis Walter P. Blodgett James J. Mansfield A. L Veterans’ Council

Sunday at West Concord Church Sermon and Lecture

Prof. Richard M. Cameron of Boston University preached at the morning service of West Concord Union Church. The choir under C Waldo Mac Williams sang in the evening with Nina Ruble at the organ as Rev. Edwin E Jaques on furlough from Albania gave an illustrated talk with Albanian costume assistants drawing a large audience.

West Concord Church Richard M. Cameron Boston University Theological School West Concord Union Church C. Waldo MacWilliams Nina Ruble Ladies’ Missionary Society Edwin E Jaques Albania

Concord Rotary Club hears Marlboro historical talk.

The Concord Rotary Club met at noon Thursday at the Colonial Inn with President Thomas L Sanborn presiding. John A. Bigelow of Marlboro spoke on Historical Sidelights of Marlboro and Vicinity Several Hundred Years Ago.

Concord Rotary Club Colonial Inn Thomas L Sanborn John A. Bigelow Marlboro

Meat Low Tones High in Becon Tax Plan

On each pound of bacon bought a New Deal tax of eleven and two third cents is levied, excluding state sales taxes. The wording signals a tariff like levy aimed at consumer bacon purchases under a New Deal era policy.

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