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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
4
Local Maynard high school football stars Vic Tommy and Gene Rob earned Midland league laurels but were overlooked in statewide all scholastic selections. Coach Stan Bondeleyitch praised their high scoring pace and sportsmanship across three seasons despite the oversight.
Concord grade school and Hunt Memorial host Saturday morning basketball classes under Coach Case, open to Tt boys. Intra-class league play will follow instruction as teams are organized.
Raw OCR reads that Sheriff John Downgost had his pants stolen after leaving a local establishment in Featherford, Texas. The incident involves missing clothing discovered among items taken from a nearby shop. No further details provided.
A record number of candidates compete for spots on Maynard High School's basketball squad under coach Lawson. The team, cut to twenty, will open Midland League play against Milford in January with several away games lined up including Acton Way Chelmsford Clinton Marlboro Hudson Milford Franklin Marlboro Clinton Franklin Hudson.
The All Stars, K of C Jr, and other teams battled in Mil Dam Bowling on Monday night. Key scores included Bill Mattison 327 and Ramblers 1402 team total, with significant tallies from Frank Macone 263 and J Halliday 266 for Andersons. The season peak match looms as first place All Stars face K of C Srs next Monday.
Danilo Nahomnie, 60, released from Norfolk state prison colony after 24 years of a life sentence for murder, announced he would enter a monastery in New York shortly.
The Concord Board of Trade re elected Kiam F. Kussin as president with Loring Grimes Jr Mie Damon and Edward W Sheehan named to one year board terms. The meeting included a turkey dinner, reports on the annual shopping campaign and plans for upcoming decorations and a Santa visit to keep shopping in Concord and West Concord.
The sophomore class plans a December 11 dance at 8 p m in the school auditorium. The Student Council opens a milk bar to speed lunch lines. The junior class met December 2 to review clubs active during activity periods on Mondays and Thursdays. The Great Issues Club, led by Mrs Elmer Robinson, discusses global topics and seeks speakers. The Science Club advisor Miss Gertrude Dyer guides microscope work. The school band rehearses for a concert in the auditorium, with Charles Yeremian directing and proceeds aiding sweaters for next season’s members.
The Concord Rod & Gun Club donated to a testimonial banquet honoring the undefeated Concord High School football team. The Concord Citizens Committee praised the club for its substantial support aiding the event’s success.
Mrs Bridget Ahern O Callaghan aged 68, hailed as a penniless widow, died and police discovered cash, bonds, and bank books totaling 21000 in her tenement. The discovery suggests a surprising wealth beyond appearances.
The Concord Recreation Commission sponsors badminton for boys and girls. Sessions are held Tuesday and Thursday at Hunt Memorial Gymnasium, with additional play Friday Saturday and Sunday at the State Armory.
Concord notes recount Communion Sunday services at St Bernard's and Our Lady Help of Christians. A banquet hosted by Angelo Sasi at Chickenland honored the undefeated Concord high school football team with attendees including many fathers and friends.
Concord residents learn Mae Chapter Order of DeMolay will hold a meeting Friday at 7 30 o clock Master Councillor Charles Kennedy will preside Plans for the New Year s Eve party will be finalized and reservations must be made with a committee member early
Registrar King will visit Concord High School this Friday with his assistants to plan a driver education class at the school, likely starting in the fall. Principal Radcliffe Morill will host the luncheon at the cafeteria as registrars render support for the program.
Trinity church hosts the annual Confirmation with Rt Bishop Raymond A Heron of Massachusetts leading the 11 oclock service. The rite admits baptized individuals to Holy Communion and includes a reception in the parish house afterward for parishioners and new communicants.
Corinthian Lodge A F and A M will hold its next meeting at the Masonic Temple on Monday night December 13 at 8 o’clock. Worshipful Master Harold E Lawson of Lincoln will supervise the business session and a program to be announced.
Coach W Harold O Connor will greet indoor track candidates soon as several scholastic meets are planned. The first big indoor meet is expected at Boston Garden on January 22 1949 in the afternoon during the Knights of Columbus meet.
A brief society item notes the January wedding of a local couple at the Stah Waltham area school. Details are sparse but indicate a formal ceremony and customary reception.
In Concord a patrol led by Chief Ryan and Officers Wendell and Noan hunted in opening day season. A six point buck weighing 148 pounds and a small doe were reported among the game seen around town. Multiple officers were out as part of the day’s hunting activity.
The Concord q keteers face a rival High in an afternoon game at Hy nasium at 3 15. The second jean precedes the varsity due to a schedule clash with the Concord band concert at Wells auditorium Friday night.
Concord Ha ter Order of Eastern Star conducts a food sale at the Co Inc store in town starting at 1 a m. Money raised will support charitable work.
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