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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1937
Page
1
A garbled collection of phrases recalls Lincoln Maine and Concord events, police mentions, holiday crowds, and local figures. References to a theater, a guard camp, Casey at the Bat, and several unnamed individuals appear in disjointed dialogue and fragments.
A damaged notice reports a marriage for Pengrebretson on May 30 in New York. The fragment mentions families and friends and references Miss and Mrs amid unclear names and context.
Here in Concord the Walter S Wood and wife hosted a grand family reunion with all their children and grandchildren present except Norman Wood Jr who is away. The gathering named this fourth of July event as an annual affair with Robert Wood living in Rochester New York Norman in Concord Walter in White Plains Ruth in New London Conn and Donald in Taunton Mass.
Company H 182nd Infantry Massachusetts National Guard leaves Concord Saturday July 10 1967 for annual field duty at the new Massachusetts Military Reservation Falmouth. Governor Day scheduled July 22 with a review and public camping access on July 18 and 25.
One hundred thirty five 4-H club members from various county communities attended Camp Middlesex at Massachusetts State College from June 27 to July 3. The sixth annual event featured boating, nature study, recreation, and a closing candlelight service. Directors were George B. Prickson and Elizabeth Hopkins with several assistants. Participants included Marguerite Wilson and many others from Bedford Carlisle Concord Lincoln Sudbury West Concord and more.
The summer playground season began Tuesday night at Emerson Playground in Concord and Percy A Rideout Playground in West Concord. Organized activities include paddle and tennis, bean bag tournaments, track, various games, and folk dancing. Trained staff under Milton K Paine supervise the town sponsored program.
Mrs W De Noyes formerly Annie Fairbanks died Tuesday at her daughter Mrs Raymond Eggleton’s home 18 Francis Street West Concord. Funeral services were held this afternoon with Rev Kenneth Teed officiating burial in Maplewood Cemetery Marlboro. She had long ties to Marlboro social and church circles and left four children Mrs Leroy Taylor Mrs Forrest Breeman Carleton Noyes and Henry I Noyes Jr The obituary notes her connections to the First Universalist Church Marlboro and the Magnolia Rebekah Lodge.
Mr and Mrs Richard J ONeil recently married have returned from a pleasant trip to New York Maine Vermont and other places.
In a Fourth of July blackout at Mill Dam the street lights failed and Miss Houghton's alarm cry cut through the detonations. Officer Emil Thorpe rushed to Snow's Piatt Macy box to contact the station while Officer Foster coordinated the desk response. Linn Merchant replaced the blown bulb, restoring a temporary light as onlookers watched.
The Concord Legion Band won first prize for the fifth straight year at Somerville July Fourth celebrations. Judges praised the band led by Drum Major Edward Kelly, while Director Harry O Nielsen accepted a winner’s check. Mayor Lesley Knox officiated the presentation. A Color Guard from James J Mansfield Post accompanied the band under Sergeant Joseph Carroll with Joseph Dee, Joseph Barr and John Fitzpatrick also in the unit.
Toward C. Marsh, 48, of Little Road Boxboro, died July 6 at Emerson Hospital from injuries from a July 4 cannon explosion he was loading. His hand was amputated in a failed effort to save his life. He was married.
A historic outline traces the Wright Farm west of the Aasabet river. It notes Jonas Wright (1762 1818) and Polly Hapgood of Acton, Captain Anthony Wright, and links to Henry Thoreau. The 1852 map shows aunt BE Hosmer ownership. later owners include Patrick O Keefe and his descendants. The house likely dates around 1720 from Lieut Joseph Wright.
Wichard Tighe aged 18 of Cambridge and a 16 year old companion were held on $2000 bail each after confessing to stealing $39.10 in small change and canned goods from the Economy store at West Concord. They fled to New Hampshire before being recaptured by Cambridge police and questioned in Concord. Their cases were continued to Monday in Concord District Court.
Miss Anne Chamberlin of Lowell Road departed with friends for Europe on July 6 aboard the ship Europa.
Joseph Hayes formerly Miss on Ta of this town dies Tuesday after a brief illness. Born October 1 1897 in Concord she was educated in local schools and married Joseph Ha. Survived by husband and several siblings. Funeral rites held Thursday at St Bernard's Church with burial in St Bernard's Cemetery. She will be remembered by family and friends in Concord and nearby towns.
Concord man Robinson, 44 Central Street West Concord, is appointed prison officer at the Billerica House of Correction. A former Concord High athlete and Worcester Academy gridiron star, he has been a semi professional player and connected with the Boston Consolidated-Company. He will move to Billerica.
After a four day lockout the Amalgamated Association of Bus and Street Railway Workers ended their strike at nine o'clock Tuesday night. The agreement includes an eleven cent wage raise a nine hour day and union recognition with arbitration for future disputes for one year. The dispute affected workers and patrons with many relying on autos and enduring extra costs during the break.
Mrs Henry D Coolidge of Dev ens street left Concord on Saturday for a two week vacation at Pigeon Cove with Mrs Prank Cutter and Miss Rosemary Cutter. Mrs Clarke returned to Concord from Pigeon Cove after a two week vacation.
Miss Sophie Chamberlin and Miss Florence Cole left last Thursday on a motor trip to California. They planned a leisurely journey with stops along the way.
In Concord a Main Street bio area now occupied by Tucker's Nourse Crouch The Apparel Shop and the A P was sold to Mr Kolligian of Cansbridge. A deposit on the property remains. Papers were passed until July. Kolligian discussed rental with Liggett Company but no results. He said the moving idea to create a theatre block is still alive and under consideration.
Miss Catherine cord wed Henry Page Houghton in a Concord Union Church ceremony officiated by Rev Kenneth R West. The bride wore satin and tulle with pearls, attended by matron of honor Mrs Hicks. Adams of West Concord served as best man. Guests came from Waltham Concord Maing New York Mackend Canada and Niagara.
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