Community News Notes From Concord Local Garden Spotlight
Bon Sinchause started Monday in Concord duties while Mrs Fritz celebrates the arrival of a baby. Horsee from Putney visits family on Main Street. Edward O'Brien visits former town friends in Westham. Mr and Mrs Collins host visitors from Newton. Sheehans of Newton visit parents Jeremiah and Mrs. Sheehan. Community gardens attract attention as Harry A Bridges shows especially fine potatoes locally.
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Concord
Harry Fritz
Putney
Edward O’brien
Holliston
Vistica Friends
Marerer Marshall
Minnie
Westham
J. M. Collins
Main St
Edward Sheehan
Newton
Jeremiah Sheehan
Harry A. Bridges
Miss Garvey Receives Class Gift at Home Evening
Miss Mary Garvey eight grade teacher at Harvey Wheeler school is surprised by her class at sister Mrs Harold Chase home. Margaret Cutler presents a mahogany desk clock and a brooch, music and games follow with refreshments. Attendees include Margaret Cutler Ina McCabe Marian Adams Dorothy Sylvester Elizabeth Pickard Gertrude Driscoll Ruth Lapham Tillie Bongo Esther Leighton and many male students.
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Mary Garvey
Harvey Wheeler School
Harold Chase
Margaret Cutler
Garvey
Ina McCabe
Marian’ Adams
Dorothy
Sylvester
Elizabeth Pickard
Gertrude Driscoll
Ruth Lapham
Tillie Bongo
Pareenysinera
Esther Leighton
John Sullivan
Ward Fitzgerald
Charles Knowles
Karl Anderson
John Bowie
Richard Williams
William Howard
Richard Prendergast
Roland Kay
John Thornton
Harold Miller
Bennie Derby
Francis Carr
Carl Johanson
Concord Junction Strathmore Baseball Club Fights Low Attendance
The Concord Junction Strathmore baseball club reports very small attendance and seeks local support to continue through the summer. July 4 at 10 AM features Cathedral Young Men’s Catholic Association of Boston. later trips include Saxonville and a home schedule to attract fans. Bulger, Jalbert, McWilliams and McCabe star in a mixed lineup as Sudbury and Concord exchange scores 8 to 4.
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Teale
Concord Junction
Strathmore
Cathedral Young Men’s Catholic Association of
Boston
Saxonville
Concord Jct
Bulger
Loftus Ss
Mulcahy c
Jatbert If
Rankin Cf
Rankin Cf . 10.0 ‘McWilliams
Rengety
McCabe P
Ee Sudbury L. Burr Ibene
L. Baldwin Ss
Landin
Baton
S. Whiting
A. Hawes
C. Baldwin
Burbank Visits Town and Plans California Return
George W. Burbank, son of the late Hon. George W. Burbank, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. David L. Ball. He arrived with Davis Clark of Boston, a Ball nephew. Burbank owns a 1200 acre California estate near Toma les and tours the South before returning to California via Canada. He visited the Burbank home in Lancaster during the stay.
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George W. Burbank
David L. Ball
Mr. Burbank
Mr. Ball
Davis Clark
Boston
Ball
Tomales
Cal
United States
California
Canada
Burbank
Lancaster
Concord Week in Review notes local service veterans and town events
A bustling Concord week features Capt Pratt returning from overseas service after training at Plattsburg, local shoot by the Généard Hind Bus, new Dodge auto hearse for Joseph Dee jr, visits of Miss Elizabeth Sullivan and Miss Ruth Hosey, Ladies Auxiliary meeting at Mrs Fuller’s Concord Junction home, the Harlow family at the seashore, Van derhoof's return to his store, Miss Grimes on leave from the telephone exchange, Thomas Lyons taking over Grant street harness shop, De Valera speech at Fenway Park to about 60,000, and moving pictures at the Armory to pause briefly before WWI veterans resume supervision.
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Généard
Joseph Dee
Crescent Rd
Albert Vanderhoof
Mary Grimes
Thomas Lyons
Grant St
Matthew Steinman
Patrick Diskin
Edmund Cotter
John O’grady
Eamonn de Valera
The
Irish Republic
Fenway Park
Armory
World War Veterans
Graduation Exercises at Concord High School Class of 1919
The Concord high school graduation for the class of 1919 was held Friday evening June 27 at the Armory with large attendance from families and friends. Col. Robert E Goodwin gave the address, Frederick W Eaton presented diplomas, and the Kings School orchestra provided music. Diplomas were awarded across multiple tracks including College Preparatory, Scientific, Commercial, Domestic Arts, Mechanic Arts, and Post Graduate courses. Cum laude honors went to top graduates such as Ruth Whitney Barrett and Roger Cutting. The program included preludes, choruses, and the Star Spangled Banner, followed by a tribute to graduates who served in the war.
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Concord
Armory
Kings School
Robert E.goodwin
Frederick W. Eaton
Ruth Whitney Barrett
Maud Dorrance
Rose William Garland Eeks
Beatrice Gertrude Lee
Florence Lufkin
John Raymond McManus
Marguerite Papineau
Wthel Alvina
Peterson
Alfred Haynes
Pickard
Eleanor
Gladys Hamilton
Lucy Bonaday Hancock
Marion Frances Hayes
Ralph Hemenway
Arnold Franc Hewitt
Margaret Louise Hoagland
Casper Jenney
George Bernard Lee
Faith Lovell
Sigrid Birgit Olsen
Charlotte Skiff Payne
Alice Erene Robus
Loretta May Shattuck
Oo Howard Waitt
Eirene Wheeer
William Lewis
Cobleigh
Sames
Farrar
Helen Storey Cole
Mary Louise Connorton
Bary Filen Ennequess
Lillian Frances Fitzgerald
Georgiana Antoinette Landreville
Doris Durgin Pratt
Dora Helen Bursaw
Thomas ‘Andrew Hutchinson
Efrene Wheeler
William Lewis Cobleigh
Mary Ellen Ennequess
James Leonard Williams
Doris Durgin
Pratt
Cyrus Hosmer
Robert B. Goodwin
Beach
Bullard Pears Ene B. Goddard
Bella Napoli
Boscovitz
France
Foster
Farewell Party For Miss Alma Nichols By Seventh Grade
Seventh grade pupils hosted a farewell at Mr and Mrs Thomas Connell on St Main Street. They presented a large fancy box of chocolates and enjoyed music games and refreshments. Attendees included Alice Clark Helen Sullivan Mary Simpson Alice Fields Nina Ruble Gertrude Steinman Rosebelle Fritz Margaret Mauro Bila Kay Helen Connell Roderick Nagle Harold Igner Neil McWilliams Arnold Anderson Willis Pearson Teddy Pawardson. Miss Nichols departed Friday for Newton NH.
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Alma Nichols
Thomas Connell
St. Main St
Alice Clark
Helen Sullivan
Mary Simpson
Alice Fields
Nina Ruble
Gertrude Steinman
Rose
Open Your Eyes at Shubert theatre noted
Local residents attended the Monday evening performance of Open Your Eyes at the Shubert theatre. Mrs Katherine Kenealy of Meriden Ct visits her sister Mrs Alexander Stockachern on Commonwealth avenue. Dr Rich and William Fought attended a state convention in Beverly. A four foot black snake was found killed on Baker ave by Wm Reilley and Sydney Bennett. A Help of Christians Church meeting planned a garden party for July 19 on church grounds.
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James’ Keevan
Edgewater
N’“J
Patrick Reilley
Crest St
Whitney
Alexander Stockachern
Commonwealth Avenue
Rich
William Fought
Waltham Lodge of Elks
Beverly
Baker Ave
Wm.Reilley
Sydney Bennett
Help of Christians Church
Pretty June Wedding Unites Miss Rose Doucette and Philip Moreau
Miss Rose Doucette of Attleboro wed Philip Moreau son of Mrs Lydia Moreau in a nuptial Mass at St Josephs church Attleboro. The ceremony was followed by a bride breakfast and an evening reception at the groom's mothers home. Moreau a World War veteran served with Co H 26th Division earning a bravery citation overseas.
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St. Joseph's Church
Attleboro
Rose Doucette
Philip BE. Moreau
Lydia Moreau
William Moreau
Co. H
Reverend Wheeler Stone to Lead Sunday Services
The pastor Reverend Alfred Wheeler Stone will preach Sunday at 10:30 AM. Communion will be observed after the service. The 7 PM evening service will be led by the Christian Endeavor society in the large vestry. The society will direct all evening services in July and August with special services planned. A midweek prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 7:30 PM.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Deavor Society
Holiday Sports At Massachusetts Reformatory
A holiday program at Reformatory A in Massachusetts features sports for inmates led by a forenoon seven yard liberty carnival. The highlight is a Recery league baseball game among four nines. A noon holiday dinner will be served and inmates will spend the afternoon in their rooms.
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Reformatory A
Massachusetts
Pleasant surprise party for Mrs Mullaney on birthday
Mrs Mullaney was treated to a pleasant surprise party by family and friends on Thursday June 26. The evening included refreshments vocal selections and the presentation of a beautiful gift as a remembrance of the occasion.
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M. J. Mullaney
July Communion and Membership Service Planned
The usual communion on the first Sunday in July will be held next Sunday at 10 45 in charge of the pastor A reception to membership will precede a brief sermon titled The World in the Heart The Sunday school and evening service are omitted during July and August The pastor will take his annual vacation after next Sunday Different supplies will be secured for the Sunday morning service.
Concord Country Club to Close For Lexington Match
The spring golf course at Concord Country Club will close on Saturday afternoon July 19 for a return club team match against Lexington Golf Club. The first match was won by Lexington Club.
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Concord Country Club
Lexington Golf Club
Lexington Club
Golf ball prizes offered by Dunlop distributors
Dunlop ball distributors donate 24 golf balls to be contested as prizes on July 4. At least four prizes are expected. The main event is 18 holes medal play with full handicap at 2 p.m.
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Dunlop
Loftus Stars in Fitchburg Ball Report
A Fitchburg daily item praises Dick Loftus for strong week batting and fielding. It notes Loftus moved up 30 positions to a .359 average, with 26 games, 103 at bats, 18 runs, 37 singles, 4 doubles, 4 triples, 49 total bases, and a .983 fielding percentage despite a nose injury from a fence collision in left field.
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Fitchburg
Dick Loftus
Connell
Loftus
De Valera Arrives in Concord for Welcome by Local Groups
Eamon De Valera President of the Irish Republic arrives in Concord with his party. Delegates from Division 56 AOH led by Edward Brennan Ladies Auxiliary president Mrs Nellie Keefe and Concord council of K of C prepare to greet him at the battlefield grounds. Keefe to present a large bouquet of flowers tied with national colors and green ribbon.
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Eamonn’ de Valera
Irish Republic
Concord
Division 56
Edward Brennan
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Nellie Keefe
Concord Council
K. of C
Battle Grounds
Choir and Sunday School Members Feted by Rev. Kiley
A reception and social were held for choir members and Sunday school teachers of the Help of Christians church Tuesday evening at the parish house on Main Street. About 35 attended enjoying vocal and instrumental selections, with refreshments served and guests praising Fr. Kiley as an ideal host.
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of Help
Christians Church
M. D. Kiley
Main St
Kiley
For Sale Estate House In Concord Junction
For sale in Concord Junction a eight room house with improvements on a large shaded lot. The property is on Assabet Ave about a twenty minute walk from stores and post office. Price two thousand two hundred dollars. Inquiries may be made at 104 Commonwealth Ave.
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Concord Junction
Fireman Oscar Olson on brief furlough with parents
Oscar Olson, a fireman aboard the U S S Chester, is enjoying a short furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Christian Olson at Barretts Mill Road.
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Oscar Olson
Jon
U. S. S. Chester
Mrs
Christian Olson
Barretts Mill Rd
Successful meeting backs Irish independence in Monument
A mass meeting Thursday night in Monument, under Division 56 A.O.H. and Rev. M. P. Mahon, pledged loyalty to the Irish cause. Daniel Foley of Boston spoke as attendees subscribed $122 and promised further contributions to support Irish independence.
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Monument Hell
Ford
Division 56
M. P. Mahon
St. Bernard’s Church
Daniel Foley
Boston
Concord High School Athletic Association elects officers
Leif Nashe is named president, Miss Margaret Whitney vice president, and Miss Helen Dexter secretary at the annual Concord High School athletic association meeting. Robert Donaldson serves as senior council member, with Miss Rebekah Dunning junior and Miss Ruth Heeks as sophomore members. Casper Jenney of Rockport and Mr and Mrs Maurice McWalter attended graduation events for Concord High. Found canoe owner listed as Arthur D Hosmer of Concord.
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Leif Nashe
Concord High School Athletic Association
Margaret Whitney
Helen Dexter
Robert Donaldson
Rebekah Dunning
Ruth Heeks
Casper’ Jenney
Rockport
Maurice McWalter
Concord - High Gat
Casper
Auction Sales Held By Otis H Forbush in July 1919
Auction notes list several sales: at Waltham for John Shea Bow Sr with 20 cows and 1 bull on Thursday July 3 at 9 30 a m. further sales Monday July 7 include cattle horses hens shoats tools wagons sleighs etc for Mrs Elizabeth Q Zoller Weston Mass. Saturday July 12 at 9 30 a m personal property of late D J and Isadore D Eldridge near Silver Hill flag station. posters advertise full particulars and farm sale details.
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Otis H. Forbush
Waltham
John Shea
Bow Sr
Elizabeth. Q. Zoller
Conant Rd
Weston
Mass
Hastings
Fitchburg
D. J
Isadore D. Eldridge
Silver Hill
Room Cottage Elm Street Near Wood With Improvements
Vacancy listing for a seven room cottage on Elm Street near Wood offering four good chambers a garden electric lights furnace bath room and paint and paper plus other improvements paid according to rent tenant desires Apply Alfred N Sawyer dated May 14.
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Elm St
Wood
Alfred N. Sawyer
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