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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1921
Page
3
Friends held a farewell surprise party at Miss Cecelia Williams home in Gongord Junction as she departs for Springfield to study at the Bay Path Institute. Guests presented four silk umbrellas and enjoyed a buffet lunch plus vocal and instrumental performances.
Mrs Carroll hosted a birthday party for her niece Mary Sims at Derby Street, Derby. Aline of games and dainty refreshments accompanied a cake with a candle for each year as Mary and many friends celebrated. Attendees included Alice Manosh, Kenneth Manosh, Robert Peterson, Mildred Costa, Everett Costa, Ellen, Elizabeth Gladys Amerauti, Jennie White, Marshall Mason, Dorothy Mason, Rodney Akers, Loretta Carr, Marian Pope, Clifford Pope, Frances Alexander, Mildred Dalton, Rosaline Hines, Mary Elizabeth Murray, and Ella King.
Reported near the Colonial Inn two automobiles collided on Monument Hill Sunday afternoon. A Studebaker driven by Bernard McGrath and a Ford driven by Joe McManus were moving slowly and appeared to pull to the left side of the road. No serious injuries or damage were noted.
Disagreement over wages suspends progress on the Daniel Wing estate driveway at Sudbury Road. Workmen seek a five cent hourly increase, deemed unjust by the contractor compared with wages for secrecy work. Officials hope for a prompt settlement and completion.
If Joe Gregg runs the 100 yards as fast as he does the bases he is a sure winner. Joe won all the sprints in Pilattaburg when he was playing ball with that team.
Sporting notes describe the Maynard and Gincore Fire Departments competing in a tug-o-war with Din Horn Doogle Doyle Dick Hartnett and Martin Mullaney, plus track training at the Playground. Doogle Doyle is lauded as a strong contender in the mile and Lincoln’s speed king rivalry with Concord. A boys under 15 sprint and other events are highlighted as key features of the trek meet.
The account traces Missouri’s early exploration by the French, settlement growth after 1764, and the 1787 Northwest Ordinance effects. It covers the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, 1829 statehood, and fierce debates over slavery leading to the Missouri Compromise, noting Missouri’s 18 electoral votes and area of 69,420 square miles.
Miss Isabelle Gertrude Reilly of Concord Junction married Francis J. Ahearn of Marlboro at Help of Christians church. The ceremony featured organ music, a reception at the bride’s home, and a news item notes community ties and future plans in Bedford area.
Concord C D White returns to American Express duties after a two week vacation. Bill Driscoll is still away from his duties at the company. William Hopkins and B te are traveling to Springfield for the AOH convention.
A Pawtucket visit with relatives included Mrs Patrick Reilly and daughter Cecelia staying with family in Dorchester. Guests during the week at Mr and Mrs James Reilly’s home in Dorchester included Mrs MacDonald and son Rev Ronald MacDonald of Westchester New York Mr and Mrs A J Sweeney and Daniel Mahoney of Holliston.
Lost bank book No 4681 from Assabet Institution for payment. If the book is not presented or payment not received within thirty days after the first advertisement, the bank will issue a new book and cease liability.
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