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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1955

Page

10

Hardings and Cullinane Fall as Dovre Palmers and Jones Lead

Dovre and Palmers win in a night of bowling as Jones posts high score of 320 and Peterson Anderson each roll 311. O’Neil adds 318 for Rod and Gun while Cushmans and Cushmans defeat Condons 3 1. Palmers top with 1419 total. Home Products 1384. Postoffice 1370. Cushmans 1394. Fen tons 1315.

Palmers Dovre Cushmans Condons Postoffice Fentons Andy Peterson Roy Anderson Wendell Jones Bob O'Neil Rod B. O'Neil S. DeMao Hardings J. Anderson R. Harding C. Hamilton Jack Farrar G. Wilkinson Dévre R. Macone J. McCarthy H. Lawrence J. Alexander R. Anderson R. Hosem T. Edwardsen R. Eddy A. Beaudoin W. Swenson Jim Farrar D. Dorr J. Schaeffer J. Palma R. Beatty Cullinane Dummy A. Vaughan S. Lever H. Sayer C. Stefanelli F. Denaro F. Edwardson A. Peterson J. Moscariello D. Howes E. Loughlin D. Carlson L. Gentry R. Beaudoin W. Phillips R. Niemi A Prentiss M. Caldwell

Middlesex Football League Opens With Schedule Tangles

Concord faces Winchester while Melrose travels to Stoneham as Middlesex League debuts this fall. The slate lists Concord and other towns playing Sept 22 and Sept 29 with multiple open dates in November and key road and home pairings through late November.

Concord Middlesex Football League Winchester Melrose Stoneham Reading Wakefield Belmont Lexington

Needham Upsets Concord-Lexington in season opener 67-49

Needham dominated the opener as Charlie McCarthy scored 16 and Bob McNamara 11 for the Abelimens who had previously topped Natick. Belmont defeated Wat ham 59-57 in overtime with Bruce Morse scoring 19 including the winner. Stoneham fell to Woburn 53-26 as Wayland beat Maynard 72-40. Acton Littleton set for big Wachusett games Tuesday.

Concord Lexington High Needham Charlie McCarthy Bob McNamara Abelimen Natick Belmont Waltham Bruce Morse Leo LeBlanc Cillans Stoneham High Woburn Acton Littleton Wachusetts Wayland High Maynard Winthrow Wakefield

Concord-Hockey Captain Susan Friedman Elected

Susan Friedman was elected hockey captain for the 1956 season succeeding Betty Nagle. Under coach Miriam C. Clark the team has shown excellent work and aims for many new victories with Friedman leading.

Concord Susan Friedman Miriam C. Clark Susan Betty Nagle

Leading Pin Averages in Holy Name Bowling League

West Concord leading averages for the Holy Name Bowling League midseason include Joe Steinmann at 97.8 and Joe Pagau at 96.6. Other top performers are Joe Francis 94.9 Tom Horgan 94.6 Manny Garcia 93.8 John Dickey 92.7 Richie Loughlin 92.7 Larry Frawley 92.4 Frank Devlin 92.4 John Tombeno 91.4 Jim Hollenkamp 91.2 Patsy Tanniello 91.0 Joe Jungers 90.8 Neil OConnor 90.6 Jack Wallace 90.5 and Bernie Dee 90.0.

Joe.Steinmann Joe Pageau Joe Francis Tom Horgan Manny Garcia John Dickey Richie Loughlin Larry Frawley Frank Devlin John Tombeno Jim Hollenkamp Patsy Tanniello Joe Jungers Neil O’connor Jack Wallace Bernie Dee

The 300 Club Leaders Of Concord Mill Dam League

Hap Hanson tops the Enterprise’s 300 Club this week for Mill Dam and Acton, Maynard, Bedford, and Maynard entries. Scores show a mix of players including Fitzpatrick, Watts, Ballard, and others from Mill Dam, Maynard, Acton, and Bedford.

Concord Hap” Hanson Mill Dam Enterprise Tetreault Kugima Maynar Ballard Acton Stephens Maynard Statkus May Beatty Maynard C. Colombo Mil Larsen Bedford Edwardson Laynard Gercia Mili Dam Gallant Acton Metatel Aeei Iicor

Buchanan Wins Democratic Nomination and Election Victory

In 1856 James Buchanan secured the Democratic nomination and won the election with 174 electoral votes while John C. Fremont, the Republican candidate, earned 114.

James Buchanan John C. Fremont

Cassady Dominates Heisman Balloting For 1955 Award

Ohio State star Hopalong Cassady leads Heisman voting with 2219 points, narrowly ahead of Texas Christian back Jim Swink who has 724 votes. The piece notes Otis Douglas’ career shift from Cardinals coach to Arkansas head coach and mentions USC coach Jess Hill and Ted Williams’ expected 1956 contract signing as well as rough averages for football and other sports contests.

Ohio State Howard Hopalong Philadelphia Eagles University of Arkansas Jess Hill Southern California Ted Williams Boston

Anchors and Ramblers Pace Mill Dam Bowlers Standings

In Lexington, Anchors downed Hubberdville 3-1 to stay atop the Mill Dam League. Ramblers blanked K of C Srs 4-0. Priests upset Jokers 3-1. K of C Jrs beat Andy Boy 3-1. Highs: Colombo 316 Fitzpatrick 314. Team totals: Anchors 1494, Hubberdville 1424, Priests 1352, Ramblers 1448.

Concord Hubberdville Mill Dam Lexington Ramblers C. Srs Priests Jokers K. of C. Jrs Andy Boy Tudys Lincoln Charlie Colombo Tom Fitzpatrick Len Wetherbee T. Hill J. Francis E. Tetreault C. Colombo J. Halliday Hubbardville J. Kelley R. Cull A. Carlson A. Fitzpatrick L. Comeau H. Wilkie B. Anderson H. Smith H. Hanson J. Fpnnigan M. Lombard K. Finigan L. McNally D. Carey C.jrg Hughes M. Garcia Li. Wetherbee Palumbo T. Burke L. Venti D. Stefanelli W. Nickerson

Rose Bowl Game Programs Issued for 196x

Official Rose Bowl Game Program for Michigan State and UCLA will be 60 pages with stories and pictures. Orders are accepted and mailed about December 23 for a nominal charge covering postage. available at the game. Mail currency or checks to Official Rose Bowl Program Pasadena California.

Michigan State P. O Pasadena California Iso NBC

Additional 300 Club Members List for Concord

The Concord 300 Club adds new members including Jones W, O Neil W, R Anderson W, 311 Peterson W, 311 Beatty W, 305 Debaro W, and 301 in the latest roster update. The entries show members from Concord in the 300 range with multiple names.

Concord Jones W. Concord O'Neil R. Anderson Peterson Concord Ree Beatty Debaro

Three-Pound Bait Brings Big Fish

Keith Ackley of Madison photographed a walleyed pike swallowed by a 26 pound muskellunge at Allequash Lake Vilas County. Ackley had hooked the pike and let line go slack expecting the muskellunge to spit it out. The musky swallowed the walleye and the photo shows the fish with the walleye inside.

Madison Wis Keith Ackley Allequash Lake Vilas County

Concord Teachers Club Christmas Banquet Brings Cheer

The Concord and West Concord Teachers' Club held its annual Christmas banquet at Shaker Glen in Wo burn. The event featured good food and camaraderie. The honor roll for the first marking period showed strong effort and room for further improvement. Seniors explored college options with representatives from Maine Maritime Academy New England College Penn State and others visiting. Brown University and Chandler Secretarial School also sent representatives while Lowell State Teachers College hosted open house.

Concord West Concord Shaker Glen Woburn Boston Maine Maritime Academy New England College Pennsylvania School of Horticulture Brown University Chandler Secretarial School Lowell State Teachers College

Hybrid Hen Lays One Egg A Day In Sept 1954

Beverly Johansen reports a hybrid hen in Howard City Michigan laying about one egg daily as of September 23 1954. The note highlights unusual poultry productivity and local farming interest.

Howard City Mich Beverly Johansen

Acton Boys Fall to Westford. league lead at stake

Acton high school boys basketball fell to Westford on Friday, slipping to a second loss in four games. Westford extended its league lead to four consecutive wins. Acton will resume league play after the holidays.

Acton Wachusetts Westford Wintonmen

Weimaraner Brought From Germany in 1929

The first Weimaraner arrived in the United States from Germany in 1929 marking the breed's introduction to the country. The dog sparked interest among enthusiasts and helped establish the breed's presence in American kennels.

Germany

Concord Anchors Lead in Bowling League

Fragmentary report notes Concord anchors leading as Mill loses by five points to Ottawa Alta in a bowling league.

Concord Otawa Alta W

California requires training for all hunters under sixteen

California now requires every deer hunter under sixteen to complete a four hour safety training course. The program, run by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, covers safety hunting laws and gun handling. Upon graduation, the youth receives a firearms competence certificate needed for a license.

Sacramento Calif California Department of Fish

Tree Kangaroo Uses Ground Travel for Feeding and Escape

The tree kangaroo spends much time on the ground to feed on fruits and foliage, escape enemies, and sleep. It ascends trees when needed to forage and rest.

Bedford census shows 1159 children in six grades

Bedford residents children birth years 1950 through 1958 total 1159 for grades one through six as of Oct 1 1955. Birth year 1950 160. 1951 0. 1952 207. 1953 246. 1954 206. 1958 202. Entering 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 respectively.

Bedford Louise. K. Eday Ren D. Bennett

Bank teller fends off gunman with toy pistol

Gay Price of Ashland Kentucky Second National Bank faced a robber who demanded cash. Price warned him to stop and the would be thief fled after the teller said if you want to play games get out of line.

Ashland Price Second National Bank Iif

Michigan Tops in Growing Tree Varieties Nationwide

Michigan records 85 varieties of growing trees, more than any other state and surpassing totals across Europe, highlighting a diverse arboreal count within the United States.

Michigan Europe

Dowling weighs 255 pounds in unclear report

Officials at Dowling weighed in a player named Pete Tiano pegged at 255 pounds amid a garbled report on weight and numbers. The fragment references DES Moines and a sports context but lacks full details.

Des Moines Dowling Pete Tiano Ite Pete

Renaming Gull Field After Seagull Crowd at City Diamond

Residents propose renaming the city field Gull Field to reflect a seagull gathering that fills the diamond area near the stands. The change aims to capture local lore as winter holidays approach.

Ludington Mid Jington Oriole Rj

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