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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1940

Page

6

Grid star Dinny Mee McNamara held for grand jury bail set

Concord Massachusetts Lexington resident Dinny Mee McNamara, former Boston College football hero and coach, is jailed on $1000 bail for a Lexington grand jury charge. He was arrested in Lowell on a daytime robbery and assault of Thomas Coyne, a filling station attendant. He was sent to Boston Psychopathic Hospital for observation before arraignment.

Concord John R. “Dinny” Mee‘Namara Lexington Boston Coreard Edyard B. Caiger McNamara Lowell Thomas Coyne Boston Psychopathic Hospital

Emerson Hospital Births and New Arrivals

Mr and Mrs John J McWalter of 12 Belknap Street welcome a son born August at Emerson Hospital. Mrs McWalter's maiden name was Helene Manning of Cambridge. Mr and Mrs John J Muscato of 9 Hayward Court celebrate a son born August 21 at Emerson Hospital. Mrs Muscato was Beatrice Hagen of Lynn. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Rene Bourquin of Lowell Road on August 1 at Emerson Hospital. Mr and Mrs Raymond F McCarthy of 383 Main Street announce a daughter born August 21 at the hospital.

Emerson Hospital John J. McWalter Belknap Street Ang MecWalter Helene Manning Cambridge John Joseph Muscato Hayward Court Richard Fulton Misseato Beatrice Hagen Lynn Rene Bourquin Lowell Road Dmerson Hospital Raymond F. McCarthy Main Street

Fire destroys 1720 barn owned by Bovey in West Sirea

Incendiary origin suspected as a two century old barn at Martin S. Bovey’s West Sirea Carlisle property burned. Firemen saved the home and garage 160 feet away. two front lawn shaga trees destroyed. Contents included a power lawn mower. damage estimated $1,000 to $1,500. Barn built in 1720, once a stage coach and horse stores building and earlier roadside tavern.

Martin S. Bovey West Sirea Carlisle Woat Indy Garagiy

Finnish Church Salads and Rally Plans

A salad supper is offered Thursday between 5 and 7 30 p m with Edna Kansanoja chairing the supper committee. Assisting are Mary Osmo Alina Sulkala Lillian Johnson Amanda Bulette Annie Lehto Aune Kunelius Mary Kari Aine Haanka and Aili Laat. The worship service follows at 7 30 with Rev. George Koponen in charge. Frank Bulette will sponsor coffee afterward. The church closes next Sunday for the Finnish Christian Endeavor Union Fall Rally in West Wareham. Sunday School resumes September 8 and evening services begin.

Edna Kansanoja Mary Osmo Alina Sulkala Lillian Johnson Amanda Bulette Annie Lehto Aune Kunelius Mary Kari Aine Haanka Aili Laat George Koponen Frank Bulette West Wareham

Church Notes: Ministers Return for Services

Trinity Episcopal plans Holy Communion service led by Rev. Charles Russel Peck as Rev. Wilfrid H. Bunker returns from Berkeley to preach at the Union service in Trinitarian Congregational church. Rev. Kenneth R. Teed resumes preaching at West Concord Union Church after a August vacation in Newcastle New Hampshire with Rev. Clarence M. Cossum.

Trinity Episcopal Church Charles Russel Peck Wilfrid H. Bunker Berkeley California Bunker Trinitarian Congregational Church Kenneth R. Teed West Concord Union Church Mr. Teed Newcastle New Hampshire Teed Clarence M. Cossum

Concord News Roundup of Local Births Birthdays and Visits

Concord notes celebrate Dorothy Patricia Finan ninth birthday at her Willow Street home with many friends. Patrolman Frederick Nolan returns to his beat after illness. Felicitations to Special Police Officer Alfred Baptiste and wife in Lexington Road on birth of a daughter. Marijan Dow, daughter of Dr and Mrs Bow, a 390 Main Street address, visiting relatives in Natick. Virginia Adams Corey returns to her Swedish Massage Clinic after World’s Fair vacation, accompanied by her brother Donald. A twin and one-quarter pound potato grown by Joseph Dee on Peter Spring Farm is shown in Concord Fruit Company window on Main Street.

Dorothy Patricia Finar Thomas V. Finan Willow Street Alfred J. Baptiste Lexington, Road Hmerson Hospital Marijan Dow BE. ©. Bow Main Street Natick Virginia Adams Corey Donald Joseph Dee Peter Spring Bedford Street Concord Fruit Company

Acton Republican Rally Planned for September Fourth

Plans completed for a Republican rally at Acton Town Hall on Sept 4 with attendees including Barnes Bushnell and Giroux. Governor Saltonstall cannot attend but will send a representative. Acton and surrounding towns invited. Young Republicans tasked with sample ballots envelope addressing, 20 000 envelopes ordered for Sept 16, volunteers contact Allen G Moody Pope Road Acton.

Acton Acton Town Hall Barnes, Bushnell Giroux Leverett Saltonstall Republican’ State Committee Allen G. Moody Pope Road Acton Young Repblican Edio

Marion M Barrett 70 Dies. Services Thursday at First Parish

Marion M Barrett 70 longtime resident of this town died yesterday at her home on Fairbanks Road in Harvard. Born Barrett's Mill Road to George A and Mary Whitcomb Barrett she lived here until about 14 years ago. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the First Parish Unitarian Church and burial will follow in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.

Marion ‘M. Barrett Concord Fairbanks Road Harvard Barrett George Am Mary Whitcomb

Acton Teachers Plan October Event as Association Grows

Acton grammar school undergoes painting and repairs for next year. The Acton Parent Teachers Association plans an October 7 event to boost interest in its second year. Richard A Hilferty, chief radio engineer at Baldwin Press Wireless, visited his parents in Acton with his son Richard.

Roger Clapp Philadelphia Penn Harold Clapp Wheeler Lane North Acton Acton Center Acton Teachers’ Association R. A. Hilferty Richard A. Hilferty Bon Richard Baldwin Long Island New York A. A. Hilferty Richard Hilferty Baldwin Station the Press Wireless Corporation St. Agnes Church Rockville Center

First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Services and Lesson

Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45. Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 7 45. Reading room hours 2 to 5. Lesson-Sermon September 1 centers on John 3 17 and healing passages from Matthew 8 1 3 and Mary Baker Eddy text Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.

First Church OF Christ Scientist Concord Christ Jesus Churches of Christ, Scientist First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Mass Jesus Mary Baker Wady God

Card of Thanks for Martin Gilligan Family

The Gilligan family expresses deep appreciation for kindness shown after the death of their father Martin Gilligan. Gratitude is extended for flowers and Mass received from Mrs. Frank Vodoklys and Edward Gilligan.

Martin Gilligan Frank Vodoklys Edward Gilligan

Sudbury Social Notes Include Vistors from Roslindale

Sudbury residents recount weekend visits after a World Fair trip. Walter Stone, a Sudbury High School graduate, greeted by classmates on return. Mrs Stiles hosts visitors from Northwest and Canada. Mrs Kaufman and Mrs Grant entertain the Gallopers with several local attendees.

Watter C. Stone Roslindale New York State Hammond Stone Hudson Road Walter Sudbury High School Mreigldy P. Stiles Peakham Road Northwest Canada Samuel Balby Marian John S Barry Angelo Tognert Hymen Kaufman Post Road South Sudbury William Grant Leslie H. Berrett Roland Eaton Thur Hunt John Hutchby Morrison Burilylis James Pittman

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