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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
7
Concord Junction notes Whitney Coal & Grain Co bought a new Kelley truck. Miss Carolyn Kingman and Miss Annie Ryan resumed clerical duties Monday after a two weeks vacation spent at Bailey's Island Saco Bay Maine.
Congressman John Jacob Rogers of Lowell held his annual visit Saturday in the Fifth District. He spoke at the post office headquarters where a number of ex servicemen presented claims to be adjusted.
Concord Junction defeated Medford 4 to 2 to extend its unbeaten run to nine straight victories and 18 wins this season. Lincoln allowed two hits with 13 strikeouts, Cousins starred with two doubles and three RBIs, and Bailey produced key late two-run rallies in a tightly contested pitcher’s duel.
Mrs John G Morse and family spend summer at Seal Harbor Maine while Mrs Olaf Westby and family visit New Hampshire. Charlestown citizens report summer outings, car purchases, and a death notice for Adams Tolman detailing his service to Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance. A gala AOH outing and Girl Scouts camping in Plymouth are mentioned along with various local residents’ travels and business moves.
A large Royal Rooters group traveled to Pascoag Rhode Island where the local team won 4 to 1. Highlights included a sensational catch by Chuck Bulger and a left field gem by Joe Hayes. Concord’s only run came on Matt Bulger’s two hits. After the game, fans enjoyed Silver Lake entertainment and festivities before returning home.
Several weeks ago Tad sent his regrets in the Enterprise column. Tad met a serious accident and owner Bill Towler tried all means to save him but Tad died last Thursday or last week. A note says Tad went west and that another dog like him will be hard to find.
Louis Conti and Robert Huntoon have enlisted in the Merchant Marine. Mrs Delia Hogan and Mrs K Keane left Tuesday by train for Hartford Connecticut for a few weeks. Maree in Concord Junction on the batt, John Christian Berg of Concord Junction and Miss Alice Maude Fontaine of Brooklyn referenced in the fragmentary notice.
The Concord Republican Town Committee forms a Women’s Division with Mrs Charles Be Brown as chair and members including Mrs Otis Miss Mary W Parker Mrs Burleigh L Pratt Mrs Florence W Richardson Mrs William A Rodday Mrs T Mott Shaw and Mrs Emil Thorpe. They will direct fall activities at St Andrews School which will resume under their oversight. A young man is sought to assist in political duties.
The Willard G. Lyon home in Concord Junction hosted a four generation reunion honoring R. L. Andrews of Machias Maine on his 82nd birthday. Family from Waltham Watertown and Camp Humphries Va attended with 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Festivities featured red white and blue decorations, two cakes and music from a grafanola with games and dancing into the evening.
Frank MacDonald returned to the station from a two weeks vacation while Harry Tuttle supervised in his absence. The dispatches show continued high call volume for the month, with the most serious incident a forest fire on Virginia Road that the department struggled to extinguish.
Master John Clifford and colleagues Bonascary and Holmes face ranks and titles in a historical ASV roster. The item lists names tied to the organization, noting rank designations and assignments within a wartime or nautical context.
John Reilly ends his annual ice season at the post office. Mrs Sarah MacNeil returns from a visit with relatives in Nova Scotia. Mrs Hattie Allen and Charles Burbank of Hyde Park were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Guy Elmes. Mr and Mrs Harry McCormick are colonists visiting. Thu Doré homer incident mentioned with both piece and baby doing well. Mr and Mrs Arthur EB Paul return to Roxbury after two weeks with Mr and Mrs C R Libby.
Through the generosity of Mr Ser vais, agent of the Strathmore mill, Concord Junction, ten of the 65 happy children enjoyed a picnic.
A weekly event titled Baby Clinic runs each Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 at West Concord. It presents guidance on infant health and care for parents seeking practical information.
Members of James J. Mansfield post American Legion with friends from the town plan to attend a dance Friday evening at the State Armory in Concord. Sheridan’s Orchestra from Maynard will provide the music. A large crowd and good time are expected.
Concord Junction defeated its opponent 7 to 2 in a decisive league contest. The win improves Concord Junction’s standing as they showcased strong offense and solid defense throughout the game.
Report discusses Bradford England proposal to buy a seagoing ship as a portable secondary school costing 500000 dollars. Socialist led education committee favors sending hundreds of children to sea for six to twelve months, with ship mooring debated and unclear if the vessel would stay at Bradford canal docks.
Community notices list residents visiting relatives and traveling abroad along with local appearances. Mentions include Hubert Kyle returning from vacation in Peabody, Miss Ethel Weeks at home from Worcester, Miss Catherine Hurley visiting Mrs J T Moriarty, and others such as Joseph Lynch and Ralph Smith resuming duties after injuries.
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