Protecting the Forests in New England Estates Unite for Conservation
Foresters from Maine Rhode Island Vermont New Hampshire Connecticut and Massachusetts intensify regional actions on fire protection pest control taxation and cutting practices. The note warns that ignoring conservation could push the nation toward an economic crisis during vacation season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Maine
Rhode Island
Vermont
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Sportograph George Reid Recounts 1875 Concord Defeat
Sportograph George Reid of West Acton aged 93 remains active and is an authority on baseball He recalls players from 1875 and notes a team that defeated Concord 21 to 8 Tony Manero plays an exhibition at Maynard Country Club with Gianferante brothers Former U S champion makes a fine impression Marlboro Legion clubs Hudson Legion in a 7 4 baseball game Maynard Dilomatics wallop South Acton A A 26 to 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reid
West Acton
Concord
Tony Manero
Maynard Country Club
Gianferante Brothers
U. S
Concord golf and tennis winners at Concord Country Club
Five years ago Kenneth L. Hayes and Charles L. Foote led a cooperative weekend golf tournament at Concord Country Club. Our Lady's of West Concord won eighth straight, defeating Lexington 12 to 5 with Harry Cook and Jimmy Condon sharing pitching honors. Henry S. Thompson Jr. and Mrs Olive B. Carruthers won men’s and women’s golf titles. Jean Denio captured the ladies singles tennis title at Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth L. Hayes
Charles L. Foote
Concord Country Club
Our Lady’s of
West Concord
Lexington
Harry Cook
Jimmy Condon
Henry S. Thompson, Jr
Olive B. Carruthers
Jean Denio
Concord
Memory Lane in Concord recollects alumni leaders and local events
In Concord memory notes B Farnham Smith elected president of High School Alumni Association with Howard Jackson as vice president. William K Ritchie, a 66 year old realtor, dies in Newmarket New Hampshire and George B Bartlett, a noted author, dies in Bristol Rhode Island. Manager Conants South Acton nine wins 194 over Marlboro aided by Park s pitching. Margaret Rooney marries Daniel Coffey. Milton Butcher s dog Frank reportedly sets a record by killing 63 rats in one hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Farnham Smith
High School
Howard Jackson
William K. Ritchie
Newmarket
N. H
George B. Bartlett
Bristol
R. TI
Conant
South Acton
Marlboro
Park
Margaret Rooney
Daniel Coffey
Milton Butcher
Frank
Concord Academy Obituary and Local Events Summary
Thomas Maguire dies from influenza at Concord Academy. Girls perform Prunella by Mrs. Charles H Pepper in a garden. Miss Margaret E Lowell wed to Carl M Safford at Trinity Church. Concord police arrest six Waltham men in a trap game at Walden. Elmer Duggan pitches for Concord Junction in a 10-12 loss to Back Bay. Morrill wins the next start 12-1 over Lever Brothers. Richard B McSweeney named district deputy by State Deputy William Prout of the Knights of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Maguire
Concord Academy
Prunella
Charles H. Pepper
Margaret E. Lowell
Carl M. Safford
Trinity Church
Concord
Waltham
Walden
Elmer Duggan
Concord Junction
Back Bay
Morrill
Lever Brothers
Richard B. McSweeney
William ©. Prout
The
Knights of Columbus
Largest class in history graduates at Concord High School
The Concord High School announces the largest graduating class in its history with graduates listed. Rev. Kenneth R. Teed arrives at West Concord Union Church. Joseph R. Alexander, a retired Marine engineer, passes away. Rev. Otto T. Rafos is installed at Evangelical Free Church. Legion band wins second prize at Worcester. Theron Fletcher Newton of Acton dies at 88. S. Thompson Blood returns from Williamsburg, Virginia, aiding in restoring antiques in Jailor's bedroom during Virginia prison colony restoration.
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Concord High School
Kenneth R. Teed
West Concord Union Church
Joseph R. Alexander
Otto T. Rafos
Evangelical Free Church
Legion
Worcester
Theron Fletcher Newton
Acton
S. Thompson Blood
Williamsburg
Jailor
Virginia Prison Colony
Concord News Briefs Highlight Local Honors and Milestones
Five years ago William J. Bulger Jr was elected grand knight of the Knights of Columbus to succeed Charles E Mara. Seven local couples married as Concord counts more marriages. A draft registration brings 41 additional Concord youths into the system. Myra V Lorentzen is honored for 25 years with Concord National Bank. A class of 86 graduates from Concord High while Marion Laird of South Acton weds Austin D MacRae Jr in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bulger, Jr
Grand Knight of
K. of C
Charles E. Mara
Concord
Myra V. Lorentzen
Concord National
Concord High
Marion Laird
South Acton
Austin D. MacRae, Jr
Knights of Columbus Thank Concord press for Fourth of July support
Concord Council No 287 Knights of Columbus thanks Editor for extensive publicity in Concord Enterprise and Hudson and Marlboro papers. The patriotic celebration and field day on the Fourth of July were successful and may become an annual event. James J. Loughlin signs as Past Grand Knight and General Chairman.
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Concord Council
K. of C
Concord Enterprise
Hudson and Marlboro
James J. Loughlin
Knights of Columbus
Patriotic parade highlights diverse group floats and judges
The Concord Lincoln Young Republican Group Jeep led by James M Fairbanks, WWII veteran, followed by Elks Grange and Knights of Columbus floats. Notable displays included a Declaration of Independence scene with signers Frank M Hancock Daniel C Sullivan and Thomas J Hayes. Three division commanders were Concord Council K of C members.
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Concord- Lincoln Young Republican
James M. Fairbanks
the Elks
Grange
K. of C
Knights
Frank M. Hancock
John Hancock
Daniel C. Sullivan
Thomas J. Hayes
Joseph McBreen
New Arrivals in Concord and Nearby Areas
Concord families welcome several newborns in early July. Stephen W Flannery and wife of Davis Court announce their new daughter born July 5 at Emerson Hospital. Walter S Baker of Lexington and wife greet son Walter Jr born July 1 at Emerson Hospital. Lewis Norman Fussell Jr born July 2 at Phillips House Boston to L Fussell Jr and wife. Helen Anne Parke born July 2 at Emerson Hospital to Arthur W Parke and wife. Parke is widow Gertrude Leary. Robert Eliot Waldinger born June 29 at Richardson House Boston to Robert H Waldinger and wife. Waldinger’s wife is daughter of Edward W Morse Jr of Concord. great-grandmother Mrs George Suckling of Peterboro Ontario. Carol Ann Pedersen born July 3 at Emerson Hospital Concord. Pedersen’s former Bessie Philbrick. Susan Young born July 4 at Emerson Hospital Carlisle to Roland Young and wife.
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Stephen W. Flannery
Davis Court
Emerson Hospital
Walter S. Baker
Lexington
Walter, Jr
Concord
Baker
Archie R. Giroux
L. Fussell, Jr
Lewis Norman
Phillips House
Boston
Arthur W. Park
Bedford Street
Helen Anne
Parke
Gertrude B. Leary
Charles J. Leary
Falls River
Robert W. Parke
Robert H. Waldinger
South Natick
Robert Eliot
Richardson House
Waldinger
Edward W. Morse, Jr
Carl P. Waldinger
Newton Center
George Suckling
Peterboro
Ontario
Oscar Pedersen
Carlisle
Carol Ann
Pedersen
Bessie Philbrick
Roland Young
Susan
Acton Grange Mystery Title Postponed to July 17
The Acton Grange mystery title event is postponed to July 17. Members are asked to meet at 7 00 in front of Mrs Frederick Bird's home on Central Street in West Acton.
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Acton Grange
Frederick Bird
Central Street
West Acton
Independence Day Parade Highlights and Winners
The report details prize winning floats in the patriotic division led by Whitney Coal and Grain driven by Harry Weinberg and the Iwo Jima themed VFW float driven by Bill Towler. It also notes fraternity and other divisions, a St Bernard’s entry, and the grand prize awarded to Eleanor Harrington of Concord with seven additional local winners. The two day town program included baseball, track, parades, aerial acts, fireworks, and a large evening crowd.
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Ralph LeBallister
Whitney Coal
Robert J. Macone
Samuel Melisi
Concord Council
K. of C
Emerson Playground
James J. Loughlin
Danforth W. Comins
Edward P. Daniels
John E. Mutty
David B. Williams
Michel J. Dee
Norman L. Scherer
Comins
K. of
VFW
Iwo Jima
Bill Towler
Paul Moynihan
Philip Recco
Dominic Curro
Joseph Marabella
Leo Culkins
Legion
Doman Twins
Philip
Farnham
Hirohito
Hitler
Sergt
William J. Delaney
William Stevens
Fred Hume
Priscilla Pratt
Margaret Damon
Edith M. Monson
Concord Grange
Madeline DeMars
Violet Flannery
Cora Richmond
Tom Nelson
Middlesex School
St. Bernard’s
Lawrence Burke
Eileen Barrett
Anne Burke
Diane Strayton
Billy Edmonds
Bobby Macone
Macones
Lincoln Mohawks
St. Bernard's Holy Name
State Guard
Neilsen
Peter Bulkeley
Harvey Wheeler
St. Bernard's
West Concord Town
Miss Patience Hosmer Engaged to Charles MacPherson
Miss Patience Hosmer of Concord is betrothed to Charles David MacPherson son of Mr and Mrs Theodore R MacPherson of Concord. Hosmer a Bouve Boston School graduate and former Army hostess. MacPherson a Virginia Polytechnic Institute alum and U S Naval Air Corps veteran with three and a half years active service. No wedding date set.
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Concord
Herbert Buttrick Hosmer
Elm Street
Patience Hosmer
Charles David MacPherson
Theodore R. MacPherson
Fisner
Bouve-Boston School of Physical Education
MacPherson
Virgion Polytechnic Institute
Concord Selectmen Schedule July Meetings and Closures
The Concord Board of Selectmen will meet Monday July 15 at 7 30 PM at the town house. In July and August meetings occur on the first and third Mondays and the office closes on Saturdays. July 13 to July 29 the office closes for two weeks. Red Cross swimming resumes at Wattien Pond next Monday after a weekend break.
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Concord Board of Selectmen
Town House
Selectmen
Concord Red Cross Swimming
Wattien Pond
Ofstie Drowns At Minnesota
Hollis Ofstie aged 25, nephew of Thomas Peterson of Stow Street, drowned while swimming in Excelsior Minnesota. Funeral services were held at Sleepy Hollow cemetery, Concord, conducted by Revs. Petersen and Carlson. The book store operator was said to suffer a heart attack and sank in 12 feet of water while with a companion. He is survived by his parents Rev and Mrs C A Ofstie and a brother and sister.
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Concord
Sleepy Hollow
Hollis Ofstie
Thomas Peterson
Stow Street
Excellsior
Minnesota
Charles F. Petersen
Arlington
C. F. Carlson
Boston
Young Ofstie
C. A. Ofstie
Lena Peterson
Supt Greenman Named Swansea Schools Chief and Principal
Concord born educator Greenman has been unanimously appointed superintendent of Swansea schools and Joseph Case High School principal. He succeeds Frank Chace who moves to Gardner. Harvard graduate with roles as teacher, principal, and administrator in Acton. Married with three children.
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Concord
Richard Baker Greenman
Acton
Swansea
Joseph Case
Greenman
Anthony F. Chace
Frank ©. Chace
Gardner
Supt
Harvard University
New Twi Loop Formed in West Concord League
A new base ball league in West Concord, modeled on the Apparagus League, lists four teams Red & White Store Beardsell Taxi High School and Colonial Taxi. Games this week include Beardsell vs High School Red & White vs Beardsell Macones vs Beardsell s Thursday Beardsell s vs Colonial and Monday High School vs Red & White. Alex Mac Eachern is president and sits with each manager on the board of directors.
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West Concord
Concord
Beardsell
High School
Red & White
Macones
Beardsell’s
Colonial
Beardsell’s Taxi
Colonial Taxi
Alex MacEachern
New Mission At Carlisle By St Bernard’s Parish
The Rev Michael J Burke new pastor at St Bernard s Church announces a mission starting Carlisle on Sunday July 7 Masses held each Sunday morning at 9 36 o clock at the home of Mr and Mrs Barron Westford street. Masses continue there until a chapel is erected Townspeople and parishioners are invited to attend.
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Concord
Michael J. Burke
St. Bernard’s Church
Carlisle
Barron
Westford Street
Mass Schedule for Concord Churches This Sunday
Concord Sunday masses at St Bernard church run 7 8 15 and 10 30 with benediction after the last mass Our Lady Help of Christians West Concord keeps 7 830 and 10 30 with evening novena and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
St. Bernard's Church
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
West Concord
Olsen Couple Mark 46th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Olsen of 20 Riverside Avenue celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary. The couple wed in Denmark on July 10 1900 and are well known locally. Mr Olsen serves as a district chief of the Concord Fire Department and works for Whitney Coal and Grain Company.
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West Concord
John Olsen
Riverside Avenue
Denmark
Olsen
Concord
Sunday and Midweek Services at The Mother Church
Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday school also 10 45. Testimonial meeting every Wednesday at 7 45. Reading Rooms open noon to 4 a m on weekdays holidays excepted. Golden Text and Sacrament lesson from Corinthians and Psalms for July 14 at The First Church of Christ Scientist Boston and branches. Also readings from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
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I Corinthians
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
Mary Baker Eddy
God
Evangelical Free Church Gospel Service Sunday Evening
Long Street's Evangelical Free Church announces a gospel service led by Pastor Harry P. Golland on Sunday July 14 at 7 30 p m.
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Evangelical Free Church
Long Street
Harry P. Golland
Trinity Episcopal Mrs Ann Root McGrath Organist
Trinity Episcopal announces services with Holy Communion at 8 a m and 11 a m on July 14. Rev Kirk Cresap from Baltimore will preach at the morning service beginning last Sunday and weekly through July 14.
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Ann Root McGrath
Kirk Cresap
Baltimore
Maryland
St Bernard's Church Announces Mass Schedule and Events
The Catholic St Bernard's reveals Sunday masses at 7 8 15 and 10 30 oclock with Benediction after the 10 30 mass. Weekly mags at Carlisle Mission unfold Sundays at 9 30 led by Rev Michael J Burke and Rev Mark P Sullivan with Curate Mrs Juliette A MacLean.
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ST. Bernard's
Michael J. Burke
Mark P.sullivan
Juliette A. MacLean
Carlisle Mission
Union service announcement at First Parish West Union
The Rev John E Walden preaches at Union Summae First Parish at 10 West Union Main on Sunday morning at 10 45 o'clock with Mrs Nina Litd and C W MacW on duty.
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Trinit
Congrega Walden
John E
Union Summae
West Union Main
Nina Litd
C.W. Macw
Union services in the Unive Sunday durin July at 10:45 4
Union services will be held on a Sunday in July at 10 45. The schedule notes a Unive location and time, inviting members to attend and participate in community worship and fellowship.
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Congress
Enterprise Press, Inc
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New York
Chicago World's Fair
VNU
Sportograph
Marlboro Legion
Hudson Legion
Maynard Dilomatics
Wallop
South Acton A. A
Memory Lane
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WNU
Parade
Whitney Coal and Grain Company
Harry’ Weinberg
LeBallister
John Deere
Eleanor Harrington
Sudbury Road
Florence H. King
Crest Street
Ac Ess
Elsin‘ore Street
John Magovon
Upland
Tord
Jomn
T. ‘Foster
Potter Street
Francis McPhillips
Thoreau
Thomas Tombeno
Walden Street
L. Frederick Kilham, Jr
Maurice Reederman
Gouley Street
Reading
Jack Boesoan
Beach Street
Malden
Frank L. Titus
U. S. Army
Episcopal Church
Miss Hosmer
Stow
Ofstie
W. Concord
Olsens
Elgin JR
D. C. Clemens
Maynard
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Omega
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O. Malta
St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church
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Chicaro
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America
Poland
St. Tictivic’s Witen
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First Church OF Christ, Scientist, Concord
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Paris
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Commonwealth
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