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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1926
Page
4
Fragmentary text reports conflict over stadiums and college football culture. It cites the Association of University Professors criticizing the game for values erosion, gambling, and dishonesty while students and alumni voices differ. Mention recalls a Philadelphia inmate escape and Los Angeles recapture amid broader crime and justice notes.
The American Motorcycle Association grants sanctions for a Rockingham on Saturday August 21. Factory entries from Excelsior include Joe Tetrall Red Wolverton and Malcolm Ord with about fifty riders slated. New England Club championship features a ten mile race open to one rider per club. Also noted is a minor collision on West Main near Pleasant Street with Beatrice Lemay and James H. McGee.
An inquest was held at Marlboro District Court into the death of Alexander M. Walsh a 23 year old Hudson man who died at Marlboro hospital on July 26 from a skull fracture after an automobile crash on Fitchburg Street Hudson Police reported a broken steering gear caused the fatality the morning session assessed the accident and its findings.
August 3 announcement that Miss Patricia McNiff daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael E McNif will spend five weeks at Cathedral Camp East Free town near New Bedford. Camp serves Catholic boys and girls with Rev Fr McKeon as supervisor and instructors. Most campers come from Greater Boston and Southern Massachusetts. Activities include swimming track ball games horseback riding rowing and lifeguarding. The camp is well known for its training.
A recall reshapes leadership as Juan Riano y Ga is removed and the Baron de Cartier Bel becomes Dean, shifting authority within the Washington diplomatic community.
Local officials anticipate a larger number of attendees in the town next year, aiming to boost events and community participation after a modest turnout this season. Plans focus on outreach, venues, and scheduling to attract more visitors and residents alike.
A fragment notes a two weeks vacation with his parents taken at an unspecified location. The readable phrase implies a family leisure context without further details.
Nomination papers for Republican and Democratic town committees circulated this week. Republican members include Leslie Sims Thomas Edwards Oliver Trees and several Mrs. Litchfield Howe Case and Hoon. Democratic committee lists Bernarda Grigan Lester Gowles George Lneh William Scully. Last day to file nomination papers for Representative to the General Court is August 20.
Members of the local Sportemens club report scarce game during travels through woods and fields. They note few woodcock signs and infrequent pheasant sounds in the morning. Grey squirrels are scarce, foxes still provide sport for hounds, and only four good matches have been reed from the brooks this season.
The American Legion's Back to France Essay Contest closes on November 15, with essays up to 400 words. J Warren McCarthy of Wilbur M Comeau Post No 4 entered the national contest, which offers prizes of 360, 150, and 100 dollars donated by a sponsoring line.
Those eligible to compete in the contest are members of The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Kenneth Clark Arthur Bowser and Fred Bowser left for Camp Devens to begin a four week basic training for first year students. Official mobilization of the 1926 camp was completed yesterday as hundreds of youths from across England assembled for induction. Chaplain H C Laskey administered the oath at opening ceremonies. They undergo examinations, paperwork and outfitting before the first full night’s sleep at Uncle Sam’s expense.
The funeral for John aged 76, who died returning from a trip to St church, was held at St church with a solemn mass at 9 o'clock. Rev John T. Mullen pastor Rev nelius L. Reardon master of monies Rev Edward J. deacon officiated. Miss Elizabeth sang and Miss Esther played organ. Burial followed at St cemetery under M. E. Bearers included John B Particn Timothy F. Drisenii Maguire Tigue Jobal fy and Henry Donovan.
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