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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1921
Page
4
Pere Marquette players are in high demand in the region with teams listing three or four on off nights. Joe Mullaney is viewed as a rising talent and should excel at a college in a couple of years. Scholastic scouts are reportedly watching him.
Scattered items mention Dorothy Loomer visiting relatives in Dor a Nagle and David Sheehan with others returning from White Pond. References to a 15 days vacation and a meeting at Union chapel near noon. Miscellany includes fish market spirit reward and dogs eaten in China with no clear story.
Fragmentary lines evoke a legend of a raven as omen of evil tied to Frederick and Red forces. The text hints at a ritual where the raven must circle a mountain thrice before a prophesied moment of appearing on the battlefield.
A historical note explains the guillotine’s name from Dr Guillottin and its introduction in France during 1792. The device uses two upright posts with a top crossbeam and a heavy steel knife that falls to strike the neck when released by the executioner.
A fragment hints at an early setback followed by improvement for a sea world facility. The text mentions defeat and a fine but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to confirm specifics.
Newton Legion beat the locals 3 to 1 after a scoreless first game. McGilvray’s catch and Cousens two bagger produced the first run, Dee’s backstop aided the defense, Loftus pitched seven innings surrendering four hits. Umpires were Cull and McCarthy.
The Lexington team beat Concord 3 to 2 with three fourth inning runs. Concord answered with two in the sixth but could not seize the lead. Duggan pitched well for Concord while Dee's catching and Clark and Doherty on Lexington’s infield stood out.
A writer argues crowds spoil town baseball by personal digs about players lives and pasts. He urges fans to confine chatter to the game and curb the razzing, calling for a return to clean, good natured support at concord twilight games.
George E. Maguire of Nine Acre Corner reported his Ford missing after a swim at Lake Walden. Police traced the vehicle to Wal tham where thieves had abandoned it, apparently driven until fuel ran out, and then left it for authorities to recover.
Frank F Gerry and family enjoy a vacation. No services at the Methodist church next two Sundays. Church outing to Revere Thursday by truck. Mrs Sarah Pratt hosted the Alliance of the Unitarian church. Juniors Memorial church lawn party was well attended. Methodist Sunday School annual picnic at Chauncy with transport by truck and cars. Sudbury Woman's Club lawn party Thursday evening on the Common with Colonial band playing from seven to nine for manual training fund.
Natick town team defeated Concord Junction 6 to 5 in eight innings on the Concord Junction playground. A late rally by Natick produced the winning runs with T Marsden and Williams star at bat for the Junction and Howard and Brower shining for Natick. They plan to face Marlboro BBA tonight.
Russell Frye of Pleasant street shows off a new Hudson speedster. D. O. G. Duhamel takes delivery of a 7 power Hudson touring car. Thomas Cloe returns to Marlboro Shoe Co after vacation. Arthur Bennett of Sunapee manages the telegraph office for summer. Mrs Jeremiah Breault plans Maine vacation with Gillette salesman husband. Luther Libby returns home after funeral of son Clarence.
The notice lists Deemer appearing with Mrs Daniel Haley in a social or community event, detailing an engagement or companionship context from the readable fragment.
After a defeat by Lexington, Concord trimmed Dorchester 8 to 5 with Shea pitching. Concord had nine hits to Dorchester's seven, Fallon starring in field and bat while Conley of the visitors stood out for Dorchester in the loss.
Edith M. Spiers, R. N., Red Cross Public Health Nurse, summarizes February visits: 277 total, including 96 nursing and 63 school visits, 49 home visits to children, 27 cases, 17 social service, 6 infant welfare, 4 child welfare, 3 prenatal, 3 ae visits, 3 friendly, 13 other. Bates house Main St hosts Concord nursing service. visits billed to insured or patient, with physician orders only and night calls for emergencies.
Concord High School baseball ends season with seven wins and five losses. Captain Robert Williams, manager Roland Flynn, and coach Earle W. Peckham led the team through a schedule featuring Middlesex, Waltham, Framingham, Lexington, Norwood, and others with several rain interruptions and extra innings. The second team posted three wins and no losses, including CHS games against Weston, high, and Billerica high.
Register lists male and female addressees including F. Blodgett W. Goodrich Ira Hitchcock C D Jenkins Joseph Lemax W P Frefr en and Mrs A L Andrews Mrs Greae W Chase Miss Marion Pierce with codes and initials appended for delivery status.
Miss Jennie E Stowell died at home on Maplestown July 14 after a lengthy illness. A longtime South Acton teacher born in Billerica in 1878 she taught 14 years in South Acton schools and earlier in Acton Westford Dunsta ble Tyngsboro and West Acton. She planned pupil excursions to Concord Lexington Cambridge and Boston and funded them herself. Funeral services were held at her Maplest home with DAR member Concord Chapter present. interment at Mount Hope cemetery.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and flowers in our sorrow. Gratitude to the little children for their tributes to their teacher Alma Stowell and Eta Hudson.
Frank Priest shingled the house of L. E. Stewart. E. H. Hall entertained company over Sunday. Heavy rain damaged telephone lines on many streets. The Baptist parsonage veranda was screened in for A. E. Wheeler and family. Engagement announced between Helen Burroughs and Robert Poland of Boxboro. Sanford Searles and family of Clifton called on friends here Saturday.
Critics panned Dauber's new film titled Pan. Reviewers described the production as lacking coherence and failing to meet expectations.
Senegal's strategic position and French influence are described as the gateway to West Africa. The article traces Senegal’s climate, people, and trade routes, noting the Wolof as a loyal group and Islam's spread, along with France's gradual consolidation, administration, education policy, and reliance on local chiefs to maintain order.
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