Rubber Research Pioneer Dr Brandes Profiles in Global Travels
Dr Brandes, head of rubber plant research, has explored jungles in New Guinea and travels through Central and South America, Asia, and Pacific islands. He lured pygmy head-hunters to friendly camp, aided by his extensive government-backed expeditions and a 1940 U S study grant for synthetic rubber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Nods Wanes
Brandes
Germany
New Guinea
Dr. Brandes
Central
South America
Asia
Pacific Islands
Congress
Western Hemisphere
Brazil
Concord Briefs Include Property Purchase And Local Notices
The Richard F. Mahoney family of Bedford Street bought the Brundage property at 369 Main Street from the Lowell Cooperative Bank for occupancy via Arthur A. Magurn, agent. Funeral services for Michael J. Burke of Framingham, formerly Concord, were held with high mass at St Stephen's Church. burial was in St Mary’s Cemetery Milford. Matthew Cullinane and George Heyliger enlisted in the U S Marine Corps for departure to San Diego around February 1. Robert Fields and Joseph V. Mara left for Maine last week. The U P S of Evangelical Free Church met at Mildred and Henry Holm’s in Carlisle. Concord Lodge 212, I C C F, traveled to Arlington for degree work. Mr and Mrs William S Tapler welcomed daughter Judith on January 1 at Emerson Hospital. Mary Ann Woodlock’s bridal shower occurred at Mrs John Bartolmeo’s home on Byron Street. Mary, daughter of Robert P Woodlock, will wed Angelo Bartolmeo at St Bernard’s Church.
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Richard F. Mahoney
Bedford Street
Brundage
Main Street
West
Concord
Lowell Cooperative Bank
Arthur A. Magurn
Michael J. Burke
Framingham
Concor's
St. Stephen’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Milford
Burke
Matthew Cullinane
George Heyliger
U. S. ‘Marine Corps
San Diego
California
Robert Fields
Joseph V. Mara
Maines
Mary Ann Woodlock
Fiiance
John Bartolmeo
Byron Street
Miss Woodlock
Robert P., Woodlock
Elsinore Street
Mary
Angelo Bartolmeo
St. Bernard’s Church
Colonel John J. Allan Salvation Army leader profile
A profile of Col. John J. Allan, newly named Salvation Army lieutenant commander for the central states. Born 1887 in Hazelton, he once disguised himself as a derelict to study the Bowery, later serving as a WWI senior chaplain and earning the French Croix de Guerre. He helped found the United Service Organizations and led Army work in Newark and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
John J. Allan
Army
Tates
Chiago
John James Allan
New York
Bowery
King George of England
Reeves American Band of
Providence
R. I
United Prvice
Otober
Y.M.C.A
Rights of Columbus
United Fort
U.S
Hazelton
Nottingham
England
Gental Booth
France
Amerian
Army Reserve Corps
Newark
Columbus
Ohio
Greenwood
Preserving the Best Hope in Charity Practice
A fragment suggests a note on preserving best qualities through charity, warning that the best chance lies in consistent practice and prudent care. The text appears incomplete but hints at moral guidance and communal responsibility.
Swaim Speaks on Incendiary Bombs at AP School Meeting
At the A R P school gathering in the high school auditorium on Tuesday evening, Roger D. Swaim deputy air raid warden lectured for two hours on incendiary bombs detailing threats and protective measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger D. Swaim
West Concord P T A Plans Mach Minstrel Show
West Concord P T A plans a minstrel show at Harvey Wheeler school hall with Dr. John J. Berger as chairman and director. Local youths from Concord Company H have been promoted from corporal to sergeant, while rumors say Lt. John A A Hutchinson may be promoted to captain and Captain Otis M Whitney could become battalion commander.
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West Concord P. T. A
Mach
Harvey Wheeler School Hall
John J. Berger
Concord Company
H That
Edward
Sermon on The Growing Mercy of God at First Parish Church
Rev. Edward Perry Daniels preached on The Growing Mercy of God at First Parish Church last Sunday. The service featured music by the chorus choir.
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Edward Perry ‘Daniels
Mercy of God
Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Charles Manner
Infant daughter born January 10 at Emerson Hospital on Lowell Road has been named Marilyn Louise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Manner
Jones
Lowell Road
Emerson Hospital
Marilyn Louise
Concord High Plans Prom With Jack O'Brien Chair
The Concord high school senior class announces its annual prom set for April 17 with Jack O'Brien as general chairman and a large committee assisting.
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Concord High School
Jack O’brien
Hockey game Fenn school vs Browne Nichols postponed
The Wednesday afternoon hockey game between Fenn school and Browne Nichols Lowery School was postponed to a later date due to poor weather conditions.
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Fenn School
Browne & Nichols Lowery School
Police Auxiliary Instructed By Concord Officials
Members of the auxiliary police force under the Public Safety Committee receive instructions from Police Chief William G. Ryan and Patrolman Frederck Nolan of the Concord police department.
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Public Safety Committee
Undsr
William G. Ryan
Frederck Nolan
Concord Police Department
Motleys’ Son Commissioned as Second Lieutenant
Herbert Jacques Motley the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Motley of 65 Main Street has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the U S Army Air Corps during the wartime service push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Jacques Motley
Edward Motley
Main Street
U. S Army Air Corps
Captain Hawkes transfers from Vermont to Arlington Canton West
Captain Howard G Hawkes a former high school physical training instructor and coach who has served on active duty at Fort Ethan Allen Vermont has been transferred with the field artillery to Arlington Canton West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard G. Hawkes
Alcott r@al
Fort Ethan Allen
Vermont
Field Artillery
Arlington Canton West
Virginia
Hackett Baby Born at Boston Hospital
Mr and Mrs Robert C Hackett of Nashoba Road announce the birth of a son on January 19 at New England Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Hackett
Nashoba Road
New England Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Boston
Santa Chiarra Guild Meets at West Concord Church
The Santa Chiarra Guild of West Concord Union Church holds a Wednesday meeting at Miss Dorothy Garfield's home, 405 Main Street. A Teacher's meeting is planned for Friday at 8 o’clock in the church parlor.
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Santa’ Chiarra Guild of
West Concord Union
Dorothy Garfield
Main Street
John Oliver Bur Dick Announces Son Stephen Edward
Mr a Mre John Oliver Bur Dick of West announces the birth of a son named Stephen Edward born January 15 at Emerson Hospital.
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John Oliver
Burdick of
West
Stephen Edward
Emerson Hospital
West Concord resident Hattie Donovan dies at 68
Hattie Blanche Donovan of 18 Riverside avenue West Concord died Sunday morning after a long illness. Born August 11, 1878 in Bridgeton Maine she was in her 69th year and lived in West Concord 40 years. She is survived by husband John Francis Donovan daughter Mrs Galvin Grace I Buckley of West Concord. Funeral services were held Tuesday at her home with Rev Kenneth R Teed officiating burial at Fania cemetery Maynard. The Concord Chapter YC Minute Man Veterans met with 30 members present and elected monthly meetings. National and state officers attended and a donation to the V C Memorial at Camp Edwards was approved.
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West Concord
Hattie Blanche (Billington) Donovan
Riverside Avenue
Bridgeton
Maine
John Francis Donovan
Galvin Grace I. Buckley
Donovan
Concord
YC Minute Man Veterans Association
Burnham
Meteyer
Haverhill
Clyde H. Norton
Boston
V. C. Memorial
Camp Edwards
B. Alentt Pratt
Frederick H. Sullivan
Bedford
Bedford Street
Will of Emma Smith Probated in Middlesex Court
The will of the late Emma F. Smith of Concord died January 13 last has been filed for probate in the Middlesex Probate Court. Public bequests total $200 to Concord charitable groups with the remainder left to Emerson Hospital under the George E. Titcomb Fund, with net income paid quarterly to Maria Smith Richardson. The will, drawn April 8, 1925, was filed by Boston attorney HE N. Chase.
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Cambridge
Emma F. Smith
Concord
Middlesex
Concord Female Charitable Society
Women’s Parish Association of
Abbat F. Smith
C Y O Gains Victory Over Camp Edwards Team
Concord St Bernard s CYO senior basketball team won its eighth of nine and second in two days, 43 19 at Monument Hall against the 1011th Quartermaster corps from Camp Edwards. Wilfred Buddy Rodgers led with 18 points. Four Concord youths in U S Army service played on the visitors side.
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Concord
St. Bernard
1011St Quartermaster Corps
Camp Edwards
Monument Hall
Wilfred
Buddy” Rodgers
United States Army Service
Arthur Magurn, Jr
William T. McCarthy
Joseph Curro
Stephen W. Flannery
St. Bernard’s
Depot Wildcats
Concord-Miss Miriam C Clark Girls Defeat Weston
The Concord-Miss Miriam C Clark high school girls beat Weston at Hunt gym 38 to 25. The junior seconds won 22 to 4. Next, Concord travels to Acton on Wednesday then to Lexington February 2 to face the Blue and Gold girls.
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Weston ‘Concord
Miriam C Clark
Weston ‘High
Hunt Gymnasium
Concord
Acton
Lexington
Mahon Purchases Grundage Property in West Concord
Mr and Mrs Richard F Mahon of Bedford Street Concord have bought the Grundage property at 368 Main Street West Concord from Lowell Cooperative Bank. Arthur Magura served as the agent.
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W. Concord
Richard F. Mahoney
Bedford Street
Concord
Grundage
Main Street
West Concord
Lowell Cooperative Bank
Arthur 4. Magura
Postman Finds 1879 Baseball Bat on City Walk
Concord veteran postman Concord-William H. Dee, 60 Bedford street, who has delivered mail for 35 years, discovered an antique willow baseball bat dated 1879 on Monument Street while walking his delivery route. The bat, aged as the game itself, mirrors Dee's birth year. He ponders donating it to the Antiquarian Society or selling it to Cooperstown, N Y, home of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Concord
William H. Dee
Bedford Street
Concords
Dee
Mill Dam
Monument Square
Monument Street
George L. Prescott
Antiquarian Society
Cooperstown
New York
National Shrine
Hall of Fame of Baseball
Mothers' Club Meets February 2 on Safety
Concord Mothers' Club will hold an open meeting Monday February 2 at the parish house of Trinitarian Congregational Church. Ruth Howe presides. a speaker from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will discuss and show pictures on safety.
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Concord
Concord Mothers’ Club
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Ruth Howe
Witherell Tops New England Police Revolver Meet
On January 20 at the town house the New England Police Revolver league held its weekly match. Marshall J. Witherell led with 276 of 300. Team 1 totaled 1072 points led by Witherell and Foster. Team 2 scored 897 with Lawson McCarthy Finan Baptiste and others.
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Concord
New England Police Revolver League
Marshall J. Witherell
Witherell
John T Foster
James BE. Finan, Jr
J. Almon Heyliger
Mason G. Foss
Robert P. Lawson
Iliam L. McCarthy
Th Finan
Frederick
Alfred J. "Baptiste
Brookline Ceremony Unites Miss Parker and George Shaw
Miss Lester Parker daughter of Mrs. Gerard Lester Parker of Brookline married George Russell Shaw second son of Mr and Mrs. Thomas Mott Shaw of Concord on Sunday at Harvard Church Brookline Rev Dr Ashley Day Leavitt officiated The bridal party included sisters as bridesmaids and ushers others attended Harvard MIT and Miss McClintock Sacke schools followed by a reception at the bride's mother's home The bride graduated from Miss McClintock's and Miss Sacke's schools The groom attended Harvard and is at MIT
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Concord
Harvard
Brookline
Lester Parker
Gerard Lester Parker
George Russell Shaw
Thomas Mott Shaw
Garfield Road
Ashley Day Leavitt
Carlisle
Robert Eugene Otto
New York
Mr. Shaw
William Faversham
Gideon K. deForest
Elizabeth Picton
Medfield
T. Mott Shaw
Dr. deForest
Robert FE. Otto
Francis G. Shaw
William C. MecGuckin
Edmund Keville
George Bartol Rama Braggiotti
John Wilbur
Henry Woodbridge
Joseph Helling
Concord Lad Wins Boston Track Race
Concord sophomore Tom McKenna won the 600 yard final at a Boston indoor meet, clocking 1:18 flat after a 1:17 3-10 heat. He beat Erwin Davis of Northeastern in a thrilling race, part of a strong showing from coach Ralph Ward’s Peter Bulkeley school program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Tom McKenna
Boston
Erwin Davis
Northeastern
Young McKenna
Tufts
Malden
Bill Ambrose
Ralph F. Ward
Peter Bulkeley
Boston College
New York
CHS Hoopsters Romp to Wins Over Prichard and Townsend
Concord's high school basketball team, coached by Bernie Megin, won 37-8 over Prichard and defeated Townsend on their home court. The victories marked their fifth and sixth wins of the season as they prepare for two home games at Hunt Memorial Gymnasium against Weston and Wellesley.
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Concord
Prichard
Townsend
Bernie Megin
Punch‘ard
Weston
Wellesley
Hunt Memorial Gymnasium
Aumnn
Burlington
Stoneham
Needham
Winchester
Concord I Defense Information Clipping File Promoted
Residents note the Concord Free Public Library houses a growing card catalog of clippings and files on defense topics. The community is urged to use this local resource for information and data, with headquarters and officials listed for contacts by phone or in person.
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Concord
Defense
Concord Free Public Library
Concord Installation Sees New Officers Installed
West Concord Odd Fellows hall hosted the annual installation of officers led by Leonard Nichols Reading and his suite after supper. Emily Taylor was installed as master for the coming year with a full slate including overseer Josephine Hall and treasurer Sullivan, secretary Taylor and other posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cévicord
Annursnac Gra
Odd Fellows Hall
West Concord
Emily Taylor
Leonard Nichols
Reading
Josephine Kk. Hall
Beatrice, S. Nagle
Anne Ibrakanis
Harold H. Hall
Restrain Dogs Ordered in Concord 90-Day Rabies Rule
Concord selectmen declare a 90 day rabies restraint period starting January 25. Dogs not inoculated within six months must be kept on premises or on a leash off premises. Untreated dogs running at large may be seized and owners fined under General Laws chapter 140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Trade Board Meets Monday in Concord at Colonial Inn
The Concord Board of Trade will hold its February meeting Monday evening February 2 at 6 15 p m at the Colonial Inn. President Frank W McKellar will preside and the guest speaker will be Frederick C Bean of Superior Criminal Court who will discuss Criminals.
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Concord
Concord Board of Trade
Colonial Inn
Frank W. McKellar
Frederick C. Bean
Superior Criminal Court
Poultry Farm Meeting Set for Concord January 22
A meeting on Poultry Farm Management will be held January 22 at 8 p.m. at the Middlesex County Extension Service in Concord. Professor Luther Banta of the Massachusetts State College Poultry Department will present practical management suggestions for poultry farms.
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Middlesex County Extension Service
Everett Street
Concord
Luther Banta
Poultry Department
Massachusetts State College
ARC Nursing Report Summary for December
Concord reports Red Cross Nursing Service activity in December with 268 total visits. Noncommunicable visits 174, prenatal 13, postnatal 1, communicable 35, syphilis 1, type 5 11, infant 11, preschool 3, other children 3, other visits 6 with no response, and adult health 6.
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Concord
Red Cross Nursing Service
Miss Johnson Weds H W Wilkie in Concord Ceremony
Miss Helen Dorothea Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl K Migg of West Concord and Earl Wilkie brother of the groom were married Saturday evening at the home of the bride’s parents. A small reception followed. They plan a home in Carlisle after a wedding trip. Both are Concord High School graduates. Wilkie works as a machinist at the Waltham Water Company.
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Concord
Helen Dorothea Johnson
Earl K. Migg
Gray
West Concord
Earl Wilkie
Carlisle
Concord High School
Wilkie
Waltham Water Company
Concord Grange Installation Of Officers at Elks Hall
Concord Grange P H held an officer installation on January 20 in Elks upper hall with Miss Elizabeth Dwyer reinstalled as master. Officers installed include Maude W. Tompkins overseer and Marion Clark lecturer. a play followed by refreshments led by Violet Mannery. Next meeting set for February 17 due to Pomona on February 4.
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Concord
Concord Grange
P. of H
Elks Upper Hall
Elizabeth Dwyer
Harvey G. Turner
Reading
Hig Suite
Jebsosieiet
Grange
Maude W. Tompkins
Marion Clark
Madeline DeMars
Arthur W. Parke
Agnes Clark
Nettie Wells
Joseph A Macone
Nellie O'Connor
Ceres
Jeannette Stensby
Pomona
Ethel Gates
Flora
Alice Or
Lady
Frances O'Connor
aCe Elizabeth Adams
Arthur Adams
Violet Mannery
Tompkins
Need Volunteers for Nurses Aid Course
The Nurse's Aide Committee seeks volunteers for a six week course at Emerson Hospital in Concord starting March 2. Those interested should contact Mrs. Henry Keyes by February 8 at Concord 1667.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Hospital
Concord
Henry Keyes
Concord Hospital fund totals over 9700
Gardiner Gale, chairman of Emerson hospital’s 1942 fund drive committee, reports total subscriptions and pledges exceed 9700 dollars. Community support reflects resolve to maintain local well being amid uncertain times and credits workers who contributed much time and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
F. Gardiner Gale
Emerson Hospital
Uch
West Concord Pasent-Teachers Association Meets
The January meeting on January 21 at the Harvey school hall drew 160 guests from Concord and West Concord. A debate on United States policy for one year of full time training featured Concord freshmen David Flavin Batchelder and Joseph WH against West Concord students Edward Damon RA Coyne and Kathleen Dee. Judges included Miss Taylor Robinson Major Lepper Constance Rice and moderator Mrs Lab. Next meeting moved to February with a minstrel planned for March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
West ‘Concord
Pasent-Teachers Association
Harvey
George Laffounty
Concord
West Cer
United States
Concord Hig School
St Laine
David Flavin
Batchelder
Joseph WH
Edward Damon
RA Coyne
Kathleen Dee
Miss Taylor
Concord Academy
Robinson
Major Lepper
Fort Devens
Constance Rice
Etident
Oscar Bedford
Melvin Ki
Joseph Kit
Lab
William Ingham 65 West Concord resident dies
Edward Perry Daniels conducts funeral services for William Samm Ingham at Madhne Funeral Home. Ingham, born April 27, 1876 in Concord, was a lifelong resident and machinist at the local ton Harness Company. Survived by wife Mrs Etherl Higgins Ingham, daughter Mrs Bell Taylor of West Concord, and son Ernest of Mayward. Interment at Sleepy Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West iConcord—Privaty
Edward
Perry Daniels
Unitari
T Madhne
Nap Street
Wiliam Samm Ingham
West Cord
Peeks Mr. Ingham
Concord
Ton Harness Company
Ne Ae
Concord Lodge
Etherl (Higgins) Ingham
Suevin
Bell’ Taylor
Main Street
West Concord
Ernest
Mays Ward
Sleepy Cemetery
Starr
Concord High Students Broadcast on Hobbies
Concord high students hosted a radio broadcast at station WEEI last Saturday afternoon. Speakers included Thomas McKenna on music Marilyn Patrick on newspapers Jobaster on cactus plants Anne Cer on tropical fish and Lauren C King Jr. The Glee Club performed selections before and after the program directed by Nos. Held, music director of Concord schools. The event supported Red Cross War Relief Campaign efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord High
WEE
J. Clifford
Lauren. C. King Jr
Charlotte Roban
Stulei
Anne i
Thoma McKenna
Marilynpatrick
Jobaster
Anne. Ce
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Ast
Ongle
Lemuel F. Parton
Washington
Concord Briefs
U. P. S. of Evangelical Free Church
Mildred and
Henry Holm
Arlington
Willain S. TaPler
Judith
Astran
Mattie Donovan
Alcott Pratt
State Armory
Emma Smith
Glancy News Service
C.Y.O
Midgets
Wildcats
C.Y.C
St. Ann’s
Hyde Park
Rodgers
Frank Lawton
Paul Moynihan
Blessed Sacrament of Jamaica Plain
Mulcahy
Mothers’ Club
M. J. Witherell
High Man
Concord Lad
CHS Hoopsters
Defense Information
Trade Board
ARC Nursing
Miss Johnson
H. W. Wilkie
C.H.S
America
Red Cross
Attorneys At Law
John E. T
J. Harris
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