Concord Junction Faces Baseball Revival Struggles
Local baseball fans confront apathy as the Concord Junction team struggles to recruit a manager and field a competitive squad. Despite past success, attendance and finances threaten to halt the season, urging community support and unity to fund a championship effort and improve local facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prefen
Rich B. McSweeney
Verio
Middlesex County
Pyne
the Junction
Willran
Notable Visitors And Local Incidents In Marlboro
Mrs Ola Temple of Hastings Street visits Lynn. William Hurley of Boston and John F Kennedy of Bridgewater visit this week. William Lewis of the fire department sightsees the Diamond M factory blaze. Mr and Mrs W J Kitloch visit Fall River. Bodman hospital case for gall stones. A system fire at Diamond M factory prompted a call. Fournel injured by a sidewalk fall. O'Brien and Capt William attend a US Revenue outing. Woodward wins year studies at University and works in Al. Jersey City fight coverage referenced. Electric Co activity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Temple
Hastings St
Lynn
Hervey Rosendorff
Losier
William Hurley
Boston
John F. Kennedy
Bridgewater
William Lewis
Ralseman
Fire Department
Diamond M
W. J. Kitloch
Fall River
Ed. Bodman
Chestnut St
Clinton Hospital
Anseville
Rockland
Ss Fire Department
O'Brien
Capt
William
Maynard Progressive Lodge Holds Memorial Services
The Maynard Progressive Lodge Knights of Pythias held memorial services for deceased members Sunday afternoon. Thomas Fox marshaled by Uniform Bank Company of Cambridge Walter Como captained a march to Glenwood cemetery where rituals were led by W. V. Cameron and John H. Woller. A memorial address was given by Dr Herbert C. Perkins. Graves were decorated at Glenwood and St Brigids cemeteries, with prior honors at West Acton Concord and Stow. Uniform Bank of Cambridge attended services at the Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Thomas Fox
Uniform Bank Company of Cambridge
Walter ©. Como
Glenwood
W. V. Cameron
John H. Wollerachied
Herbert C. Perkins
Cambridge
St Bridget's
R. Boyce
F. W. Greene
West Acton
W. Kay
BE. B. Dickey
Concord
George W. Bradley
H. W. Hutchby
Stow
Uniform Bank of Cambridge
Congregational Church
Eagles Concert Draws Large Crowd at Colonial Hall
An Assabet Aerie event at Colonial hall Wednesday evening drew a capacity audience. Local acts included Walker and McGrail soft shoe dancers Ruth Hull Laura Gault Vivian Wolf Clara Donahue violin Tom King James Farrell in a black faced sketch and the Allen siblings Scotch dances. Murphy's orchestra accompanied the dance and songs under organizers John King John O'Leary Henry Slyvert and William Hinds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assabet Aerie
Colonial Hall
Walker
McGrail
Lowell
Ruth Hull
Laura Gault
Vivian Wolf
Clara Donahue
Bernard Green
Robert
Richard
Margaret Allen
Tom King
James Farrell
John King
John O'Leary
Henry Slyvert
William Hinds
Murphy
Moynihan Nominated Chaplain at State Eagles Meet
William Moynihan a Maynard Aerie delegate received a large vote as candidate for chaplain of the state Aerie. He could not attend due to illness and was nominated without his knowledge. Maynard delegates say he would have won if present. David Hackett of Lowell Aerie was elected state Aerie president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Leary
Wm Hinds
Charles
Aerie of Eagles
William Moynihan
Maynard Aerie
Aerie
Maynard
David Hackett
Lowell Aerie
State Aerie
Junior Holy Name Nine Wins in New Uniforms at Chelmsford
The Junior Holy Name baseball nine wore new uniforms and defeated the Altar Boys in Chelmsford on Wednesday night in the first twilight game at the local field. Sims pitched well for Holy Name with Boulden catching, supported by a strong infield and outfield including Frank Kamesh, Harry Tobin, Pete Johnson, Adam Smith, Joe Kamesh, Francis Brayden, and Jack Connors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Baseball Nine
Altar Boys
Chelmsford
Holy Name Nine
Sims
Boulden
Holy Name
Frank Kamesh
Harry Tobin
Pete Johnson
Adam Smith
Joe Kamesh
Francis Brayden
Jack Connors
Residents and visitors mingle in town updates
Brockton native P J Dugan visits town while L A Collins oversees music at Highgate Springs Vermont. Herbert Rosendorff buys a summer basket beach. Walter C Springer from North Adams visits. Peter Kenney of Boston, ex-resident, also calls. Public library closes nightly at eight. Girl Guards held a meeting and conducted regular business. Ex Alderman W D Lepper buys a Hudson via A C Lamson Auto Co. Napoleon John departs for Falmouth to work at a summer hotel. Mr and Mrs Labossiere and Mr and Mrs Philips Brodeur plan to Lawrence. Troop 1 Boy Scouts visited Rocky Pond camp site last Friday. United Press service started by The Enterprise drew praise with early Esperanto rescue scoop. William A Springer, former Post 43 G A R commander, visits and attends memorial exercises after wintering in Pasadena and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Dugan
Brockton
L. A. Collins
Highgate Springs
Herbert Rosendorff
Walter C. Springer
North Adams
Peter Kenney
Boston
W. D. Lepper
Hudson
A.C. Lamson Auto Co
Napoleon Jodn
Falmouth
Philip Labossiere
Philips Brodeur
Lawrence
Troop 1
Boy Scouts
Rocky Pond
United Press Service
Enterprise
William A. Springer
Post 43
Pasadena
Cal
Dewey Leases Mechanic Street Shoe Store to Partners
F S Dewey leases his shoe store at 17 Mechanicst to John Mantha and Peter Panis for five years. They will continue shoe repair work. Dewey has operated in footwear for 21 years and plans to pursue an automobile business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Dewey
Mechanicst
John Mantha
Peter Panis
Mr Dewey
Monthly Supper Served by Baptist Ladies Circle
The Baptist church ladies circle hosted a monthly supper last night with strawberries and cream fancy cookies and coffee on the menu Mrs James Guild chaired the committee and oversaw arrangements
Local Car Purchases and Community Events Reported
McManus Bros bought a Dodge touring car from Mr and Mrs Charles Voight of South Hampton visit Concord relatives. Misa Gertrude Towle visits her mother Mrs Bessie Towle. George Varley bought a Ford touring car from Torrey Vialle this week. Waltham High beat Middlesex School 7 to 3 in a postponed baseball game at North Concord grounds on May 21. Ladies Aid Society Norwegian church to hold festival June 4 with Male Choir of Boston and Rev I Lee as speaker.
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McManus Bros
Charles Voight
South Hampton
Concord
Misa Gertrude Towle
Bessie Towle
George Varley
Torrey & Vialle
Waltham High
Middlesex School
North Concord Grounds
Ladies’ Aid Society
Norwegian Church
Boston
I. J.¢Lee
Ten Mile Marathon Headlines July Fourth Celebration
A ten mile Marathon from Concord to Maynard includes four miles around Crowe Park. The event is part of the Frank J. Demars Post picnic on July 4. The Concord selectmen issue the permit and runners start at 12 noon from Concord Center. Top long distance runners are invited to compete. a tug of war between Concord and Maynard teams adds local excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Maynard
Crowe Park
Frank J. Demars
Concord Selectmen
Concord Center
Lynn Mass School Board selects Florence P Tuttle as assistant superintendent
Mr and Mrs Clarence Jones of Somerville were weekend visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Asaph Merriam. Miss Florence P. Tuttle has received notice of her unanimous election by the school board of Lynn Mass as assistant superintendent of the schools. She will have complete supervision over all primary work.
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Clarence Jones
Somarville
Asaph Merriam
Florence P. Tuttle
Lynn
Mass
Heaths Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
The home of Mr and Mrs Charles B Heath hosted a gathering of friends and relatives on their twenty fifth anniversary. Daughters Bertha Stone Isabelle Burke Laura and Esther Heath assisted as the couple, married June 1 1896 at St Bridget's parochial residence Maynard, have long resided here with Mr Heath working on the B and M railroad. They received silver pieces and warm congratulations from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Heath
Bertha Stone
Isabelle Burke
Laura
Esther Heath
Heath
St Bridget's Church
Maynard
Four Generations Present at Hodgen Family Christening
A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs George Hodgen marked a christening for two grandchildren. Virginia Cairns Hodgen and James Asaph Merriam were baptized by Rev Ralph A. Barker of the Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hodgen
Virginia Cairns Hodgen
Hugh C. Hodgen
James Asaph Merriam
Harold A. Merriam
Ralph A. Barker
Congregational Church
Recital to Benefit South Acton Improvement Association
Pupils led by Miss Margie E Kim ball and soprano soloist Miss Gertrude M Tuttle perform in Exchange Hall on Monday June 13. Proceeds from the concert will be donated to the South Acton Improvement Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie E. Kimball
Gertrude M. Tuttle
Exchange Hall
Kimball
South Acton
Davis Dievendorff wed Marion Morse in West Acton
West Acton announces the marriage of Marion Morse to Frank Dievendorff, son of Mr and Mrs Horton Dievendorff, on May 17, 1921. The ceremony was held at the groom’s parents’ home with Rev W E Crabtree officiating. Dievendorff, a San Diego native, works for Pacific Coast Steamship Co in Los Angeles, and the couple will reside there.
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Alfred
WV. Davis
Marion Morse
Frank Dieven- Morff
San Mer
Cal
Frank Dievendorff
Marion Davis
Gad
Horton ‘Dievendorff
Dievendorff
Massachusetts
New England
San Diego
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Los Angeles
W. E. Crabtree
Lawrence L. Smith Visits North Acton Parents
ACTON CENTER Lawrence L. Smith has been visiting his parents Hon and Mrs Rolfe Bradbury in North Acton. He was met by his parents in Portland on their return from Bar Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence L. Smith
Hon
Rolfe Bradbury
North Acton
Portland
Bar ‘Harbor
Belmont K of C to play Maynard Saturday
Edward Carlton secretary of the board of selectmen reports plans for a new grandstand are under consideration and construction will start as soon as possible after the Maynard game managed by Belmont K of C on an upcoming Saturday.
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Belmont K
Maynard
Edward Carlton
Board of Selectmen
Maynard H. S. Beats Westboro 12 to 3 at Crowe Park
Maynard High defeated Westboro High 12 to 3 Wednesday at Crowe Park. Marsden struck out 15 Westboro batters as Maynard rallied with six hits and an eight run seventh inning. Final score 12-3 with Maynard pitchers supporting the offense.
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Maynard
Vodoklys
Westboro
Budreau
Hayden
West Acton Men's Civic Gun Holds Annual Election
The West Acton Men's Civic Federation met at the GAA hall on May 17 with about 30 attendees. Prof Harlan P. Knight entertained with Lincoln life pictures, then officers were elected: president A B Parker. vice president Frank McDonald. secretary H J Judkins. treasurer William Johnson. accordingly Hi L Haynes. Plans for a July 4 celebration with South Acton were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GAA
Men's Civic Federation
Harlan P. Knight
Somervile
C. H. French
Abraham Lincoln
A. B. Parker
Frank McDonald
H. J. Judkins
Treas
William Johnson
Hi. L. Haynes
South Acton
Federation and
South Acton Association
Local Notes On Public Visitors And Health Updates
William Fitzgerald drives a new Ford touring car. Mrs Walter Akers and son Rodney visit relatives Jin Gardner. Mrs L. B. Duren has returned from Deaconess Hospital and is rapidly convalescing after an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fitzgerald
Walter Akers
Rodney
Jin Gardner
L. 8. Duren
Deaconess Hospital
Market Opens in Concord Junction by Prime and Lawrence
L Prime and Harland Lawrence, recently finished at the Concord Junction Public Market, plan a new store in Lapham's block Commonwealth this week. Lawrence is known for his work at Jewett and Concord Junction Market, while Prime has made many local friends extending best wishes for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Prime
Harland Lawrence
Concord Junction
School Program Marks Flag Salute and Gifts to Comrade Ames
A school assembly featured flag salutes with songs such as The Flag Goes By and What the Flag Stands For. Students presented flowers to Comrade George T. Ames of Isaac Davis Post GAR, who responded with remarks about patriotism and remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Tucker
Eleanor Heath
Lewis Whitney
America
Eileen Fennelly
William
Irene Halberg
School
Bernice Halberg
Gladys Sullivan
Old Grand Army Boys
Burton
Bursaw
George T. Ames
Isaac Davis Post
GAR
Mr Ames
Holy Trinity church school well represented at Western Branch meeting
At Trinity church Concord the Western Branch of the Church School Union met with attendees from Holy Trinity and neighboring towns. Rev John W Suter Jr spoke on The Small Church School Doing Large Things while Rev S O Dexter presided and Marlboro hosts were discussed.
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Church School of
Holy Trinity Church
Church School Union
Trinity Church
Concord
Wm. H. Osmond
Gerard French
John Baker
Mabel Holden
Clifton Sowerby
Robert H. Wilcox
Southboro
Framingham
Maynard
Hudsom
Par’ House
S. O. Dexter
Dexter
John W. Suter Jr
Holy Trinity Parish
Marlboro
Smith O. Dexter
A. B. Papineau
Ralph Fieldsend
Hudson
Herbert Schnare
Memorial Day Exercises at Lexington High School
The annual Memorial Day program occurred in the high school hall Friday morning. A wreath honored former pupils who died in World War. Speakers included Commander Foster and Mr Locke of the Grand Army, plus Mr Lowry and Mr Merry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Locke
Grand Army
Lowry
Lexington
Merry
Lexington High School
Legion Auxiliary Dance Draws Big Crowd in Town Hall
The Women’s Auxiliary and the Anthony Hunt Hamilton Post 221 American Legion jointly sponsored a dance at the town hall last Wednesday evening. Morey’s Orchestra of Lowell provided the music for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Auxiliary
Anthony Hunt Hamilton
American Legion
Morey
Lowell
Flag and Song Titles Among Grade Level Performances
Grades 1 and 2 showcase a series of classroom performances including Decoration Day with Mildred Christiansen and Catherine Ward, See My Flag by Joseph Pa and Grace Wheeler, and Soldier Boy by O Carl Sawyer. Grades 2 and 4 feature The Civic Deed by Eleanor Jones and Why I Love the Flag by Bret Halberg with poems In Flanders Fields and Old Flag by Thomas Yetman and Emer eeon Chickering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Christiansen
Catherine Ward
Ruth McLaughlin
Bret Halberg
Adelaide Christofferson
Gertrude Massie
Marion Cole
Norman McCrossin
Flanders — Fields
Thomas Yetman
Emereon Chickering
Robert
Annual Patriotic Services in Bedford Town Hall
Memorial services held Sunday evening at 7 45 directed by Bedford Civic Club. Speaker Col E F Handy of the Ankee Division addressed a large gathering.
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Town Hall
Bedford Civic Club
Col E. F. Handy
Theankee Division
Minstrel Show Planned by Bedford Civic Club
A minstrel show is set for Friday evening in the town hall under the Bedford Civic club banner. Proceeds will benefit the Bedford Civic club ball team.
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Bedford Civic Club
Lexington Ousted by Reading in 4 1 Victory
Lexington high school suffered its second loss of the season when Reading high school defeated them 4 to 1 on Friday afternoon at Reading. Several fans from here attended the game.
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Lexington High School
Reading High School
Reading
Alleged Burglar Captured After Fruit Store Break-In
William Schoolcraft of Carlisle with two Lexington youths allegedly burglarized Cosmo Albani’s fruit store, taking tonics and fruit. Samuel Prince’s house on Fisteherrd was entered with nothing stolen. Schoolcraft had recently been released from Concord Reformatory after 10 months for forgery and the case was sent to Concord court on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schoolcraft
Carlisle
Lexington
Cosmo Albani
Samuel Prince
Fisteherrd
Schoolcraft
Concord Reformatory
Concord Court
Memorial Day at Bedford Veterans Honored at Shawnee Cemetery
Memorial Day observance at Bedford marked by grave decorations for Civil War veterans. Escort included Lexington Drum Corps American Legion National Guard and the Boy Scouts in a morning procession along the Great Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawsheen
Great Road
Grand Army
Lexington Dram Corps
American Legion
National Guard
Boy Scouts
Acton Residents Petition to Relocate School Street
Acton Massachusetts May 20 1921 townspeople petition Middlesex County Commissioners to relocate School Street from South Acton village to the Concord town line. Andrew Christofferson and five others sign the petition urging relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
School Street
Acton Village
Concord
Andrew Christofferson
Notice of hearing on Acton station petition July 6 1921
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County announces a meeting of County Commissioners in Cambridge to view premises and hear the petition regarding Acton Station Fitchburg Railroad. The Sheriff or deputy will serve the Town Clerk of Acton with the petition and order at least 30 days before the July 6 1921 hearing, publish three times in Acton Enterprise, and post notices in two Acton public places at least fourteen days prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Cambridge
South Acton
Fitchburg R. R
Acton
View
Acton Enterprise
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Eagles
Summer Vine Nee Ae. Sanne
Imr
Mrs Davis
Acton Center
Marsden
American Supply Co
Nason St
West, Acton
Bedford
Richard B. Barlow
Bedford Grammar School
Francis J. Kelley
Ranger Club
Concord All Stars
Tackney
R. N. Turner
Somerville
Crescent
Brunelle
Winthrop BC
Page Field
Grammar
Flower Land
Union School
Legion Auxiliary Dance
Louis Peel
Optometrist
KINOX
William A. Curley
Lexington VS
Acton, Mass
Middlesex County Commissioners
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex, Is
Ralph N .Smith
Ralph N. Smith
Albert
J. Adams
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