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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1928

Page

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Incomplete OCR Entry Yields Brief Local Note

Fragmentary readable text hints at a small local item. No clear names dates places or actions are discernible, leaving only generic references to a meeting or event without details.

Two Local Drowning Victims Found in Lake Walden

Aldrich 23 and Smith 15, sons of Carl G Aldrich of West Medford and Elmer A Smith of Somerville, died in an accidental lake drowning. Bodies recovered by state police divers, cause listed as accidental. One victim had lived in Concord, with family noting a Boston business background and a sister Mrs Horace H Chester.

Aldrich Carl G Aldrich West Medford P. Smith Elmer A Smith Somerville Lake ‘Wal Winstead Boston Horace Hchester

Grange to Observe Neigh Work and Hold Meeting

Grange activities planned with Boxboro and Granges, Neigh t event on Tuesday June 26 at Wy Hall. An organization meeting will be held in Acton on July 10 at 8 o'clock with speaker Gardner High Priest National Grange and other groups assisting. Public invited.

Acton -Grange H Wy Hall Boxboro Granges Acton Gardner National Grange Rebekahs Amn Legion Auxiliary Scouts

Crowe Field Day Plans Announced By Local Legion

June 20 to June 20 Joyce Kilmer held field day at Crowe with a July 4 event. The local Legion will hold its annual field day with cadets and children performing at 5 p. m. The Ac- Band will give a concert and food will be served with a food sale planned.

Joyce Kilmer Crowe Legion Ced Maynard T. T. Marlboro Ac- Band

Keegun Announces Trench Work In Concord Project

Concord June 20 A Mattapan contractor will begin sewerage trench work this week. He will bring two digging machines to start the excavation, digging about feet of trenches for the project. The contract includes the pumping station and seven other elements to complete the job.

Concord A. Mattapan

Sudbury College Admission At Cushing Academy Summer

fragmented notice notes an iDEAL college of Louise and Marion Robert Hall and Nancy at Cushing Academy for summer vac, mentioning merit and Beckwith as a member of an Academy girl from Wesleyan. Col home for the summer, Piper, Old Sunbury graduated from Abbot.

College of A Louise and Marion Robert Hall Nancy Se Cushing Academy Beckwith Bing Academy Baree Wesleyan Piper Old Sunbury Abbot

Concord High baseball elects Westby captain for next year

Ralph Westby was elected captain of Concord High School baseball for next season after the 2 to 1 win over Framingham High. The team, now 10 and 5, scored 62 runs while allowing 41 and will award letters to 13 players including Westby, Tompkins, Kennedy, McCarthy, and Farrar. Frank J. Googus coached the squad.

Rae Pedi Concord Framingham High Emerson Ralph Westby George HB Johnson Westby Needham High Rindge Tech Capt. Johnson Brect Westby Robert Tompking W. Kennedy Henry Petersen William Speardsell John Kenna William McDermott Howard McGrath William McCarthy Edward Loughlin John Farrar Bernard Dee Martin Diskin Kennedy McCarthy Farrar Waltham Winchester Melrose Middlesex School Natick Needham Framingham Maynard Waltham High Frank J. Googus

Sale of Aprons Fancy Articles and Candies at Concord Junction

Mrs Jesse Reynolds and Mrs Henry Capelle announce a sale of aprons fancy articles and home made candies at the Concord Junction Tasty Food Shop Main Street on Friday June 22 from 2 to 9 P M.

Jesse’ Reynolds Henry Capelle Concord Junction Main Street

Two Men Guilty of Illegal Liquor Transport at Concord

Andrew Duhamel and Francis X. Perrault of Marlboro were found guilty by Judge Prescott Keye in district court at Concord of illegal liquor transportation. Each sentenced to six months in the House of Correction and fined 500 dollars, with appeals and 200 dollar bonds for the next superior court sitting. Police arrested them after liquor was hidden in a barn following a car crash at Kelley’s Corner where the overturned vehicle dumped liquor.

Prescott Keye Andrew Duhamel Francis X. Perrault Marlboro Prescott Keyes Concord House of Correction Superior Court Michael Foley Thomas Hazelton State Patrol Police Kelley's Corner

Birth of Daughter Noted at Concord Emerson Hospital

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Roy McCormack at Emerson hospital in Concord. Mrs McCormack is the daughter of Mrs Mary McCarthy of this village. The Mission circle of the Congregational church plans a food sale with sandwiches and fruit punch in the vestry on Thursday afternoon June 21. Miss Mary Armstrong, formerly of the village and now of Brooklyn New York, visited this week with Mrs Christie and Mrs Glines on Main Street. Mrs Edward Davidson of Orilla Ontario is visiting Mr and Mrs Alexander Morison on Main Street.

Roy McCormack Emerson Hospital Concord McCormack Mary McCarthy Congregational Church Mary Armstrong Brooklyn N. Y Christie Glines Main Street Edward Davidson Orilla Ontario Alexander Morison

Guests from Perkins Institute at Currier Home

Sunday visit to Dr and Mrs W B Currier by Mrs Bill G Kelley, son Stewart, Beulah Kelley of Derby Vermont and four Perkins Institute girls from Watertown. Beulah, a 1928 graduate hopeful, impressed with pianist and singers. Girls praised Lady Campbell of South Acton who supports the Institute. Mrs Samuel Hood of Nashua and Mrs William Smith were guests last week.

Bill G. Kelley Stewart Beulah Derby Vermont Perkins Institute For the Blind Watertown W. B. Currier Beulah Kelley Currier Campbell South Acton

Sudbury Graduation Exercises Held at Town Hall

Sudbury High and Grammar schools held graduation exercises Thursday night in the Town hall. Seniors chose Always Aim High as their motto with blue and white class colors. Honors and mentions went to Robert D. Hunter and others, as diplomas, scholarships, and awards were presented amid performances by school choruses and the audience.

Sudbury Robert D. Hunter Pepe Society of Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Philp EB. Richardson James L. Devoll Eugene Kendall Lillian Bartlett Doris Way Ruth Gotberg Frank D. Taylor D. D Edmund H.ere Simonson B. Mary Hamm Pha T Tynchuk Blanche A. Hartson Ruth Way Winifred. Blackmer Hollis Cossar Miriam Gleason Robert Hunter Bertha Sinon Chester Lowell

Captain Johnson Leads Concord to Victory in Final Meet

Concord High School baseball superstar Captain Johnson dominated Framingham with a one hit performance and 13 strikeouts. Johnson sparked a ninth inning rally with a leadoff single and steal, scoring on Beardsell to seal a 1 0 win as Petersen Tompkins Johnson powered the visitors.

Concord Concord High Schooleball Jon Emerson Framingham Sega Peterson Johnson Harmesey Beardsell Petersen Tompkins

Dedicatory Exercises for Adams Rideout Playground

West Concord holds dedicatory exercises for the Percy Gertrude Rideout Playground with a 5 pm parade from the West Concord Union Church led by Eagle Scout Gordon Robinson. Scouts from St Bridget’s Cadets Girls Corps and West Concord Boy and Girl Scouts, plus local leaders, will march to the playground where Edward F. Loughlin will turn over control to town departments. Percy Adams Rideout will present an 8 by 12 foot flag for playground use. A town meeting named the playground in memory of Rideout, a local athlete and Mass Institute of Technology graduate who was killed serving in 101st engineers. An Assabet Valley League game West Acton vs Nobscot Town follows the exercises. The committee includes Rev. Robert W. Walker and John H. Connorton.

West Concord Ries Adams Rideout West Concord Union Church Gordon Robinson St.’ Bridget’s Harolld Sheridan West “Concord Unuer Archie P. Simson John Kennedy Herbert B. Hosmer Concord Boy Edward F. Loughlin Road Department Percy Pércy Rideout Mr. Rideout West Conard Mass. Institute of Technology 101St Engineers Tide Seene J Regiment Ac‘bion Percy Gertrude Gonp Cmnd E Peray Robert W. Walker West Acton Nobscot

Local Notices From West Concord and Surroundings

West Concord residents Mr and Mrs Frederick J Taylor visit relatives in town. The Taylor and Walker families opened a summer home at Lake Badercock. Pomona picnic invites Grangers at Riverside Park Newton next Saturday. Commonwealth ave Neighborhood Club met at Mrs Fred Hewitt. Lawrence Shea, Concord High School graduate, received a Boston College diploma. Mr and Mrs Joseph Hallard daughter Mary of Wollaston visited Mrs Catherine Reilley.

Frederick J. Taylor Frederick Taylor West Concord Frank Walker George Lake Badercock Pomona Riverside Recreational Park Newton Commonwealth Ave Jast Thursane Fred Hewitt Lawrence Shea Concord High School Boston College Joseph, Hallard Mary of

West Acton News Shorts Chronicle

June social notes include Arlene Hayward turning ten with a party in West Acton. Windsor Club outing at Silver Lake, N H marks farewell for Louise Turner who will teach in Taunton next year. West Acton Home team defeats Camp Devens 12 to 0 at Blanchard's Field. Mrs Colson visits Northampton after illness. Durkee family at Fort Pond camp for June. Esther Whittemore and daughter Phyllis away briefly.

Windsor Club Silver Lake N. H Louise Turner Taunton West Acton Blanchard’s Field Camp Devens Colson E. N. Holton Northampton Arlington St Clark Durkee Arlington Street Fort Pond Esther Whittemore Phyllis

Couple Feted On 61st Wedding Anniversary

Rev and Mrs Allan J Hall observed their 61st anniversary at the home of their son John in Sudbury. Married June 13 1867 in Henninger New Hampshire they have long been active in local churches and communities.

Allan J. Sudbury Allan J)hall John Rey Mrs. Hall Henneker, N. H

Outdoor wedding at Wheeler estate marks Concord ceremony

Miss Priscilla Wheeler wed Wen dell D. Mansfield in an outdoor June wedding on the Frank Wheeler estate at Nine Acre Corner. Rev. Benjamin Bulkeley officiated. Maid of honor Elizabeth R. Wheeler. best man George Taylor. The couple will take a motor trip after a reception with family and friends.

Concord Frank Wheeler Nine Acre Corner Priscilla Wheeler Wendell D. Mansfield Fannie Mansfield Park Ave Winchester Benjamin, R. Bulkeley First Elizabeth R. Wheeler Pauline Anderson George Taylor New Haven William’ Wheeler Maid of Honor Marion Barker Rith Masters Waltham Cellest Lines Wheeler Concord High School Sargent School of Physical Education Cambridge Mansfield Springfield College Poach

Concord and Littleton Baseball Duel Ends In Seven.

Concord clashed with Littleton on Emerson Playground in a high scoring game. Gregg led Concord with power including a triple while Peterson and Morrill contributed key hits, though Littleton secured three runs late to pull ahead. The score ended 7 to 3 after eight innings with Morris and Kennedy among top performers.

Levens Littleton Concord Emerson Concord Miesis Morrill Gregg Kennedy Peterson Dempsey Arkin Little Kimball Harrington O'Hare Lang Grege Bae A Ome Peterson' ci Dempsey Lf Johnson Tompkins Morrill P Seo

Concord Academy Graduation Delights in Pleasant Setting

Concord Academy held a joyous graduation day with dainty gowns and flowers, featuring welcome by President Henry S. Thompson. Miss Aime Thorpe of Shady Hill School spoke, Prof. Samuel E. Morrison awarded the new American History prize to Elizabeth Holmes, and top scholars received debuts and diplomas.

Concord Acade Cey Concord Henry S. Thompson Board of Trustees Aime Thorpe Shady Hill School Cambridge Samuel E. Morrison Harvard University Elizabeth Holmes Stonnington Conn Morrison United States Margaret Smith Frances Field Burnett Southboro Edith MacDonald Elsie Garland Hobson Mary Louvering Ffman N. C L Ee Boston Jenith Lydia Chittenden

Concord Women High Golf Club bridge whist results

The Woman's Golf Club bridge whist party at Maynard Country Club drew a large Concord crowd. Prizes: Mrs Edward Clahane first, Miss Anna Goulding second, Mrs Patrick Mullin consolation. men’s winner Phillip Wilson and runner up Charles Sheldor.

Concord Woman's Golf Club Maynard Edward Clahane Anna Goulding Patrick Mullin Phillip Wilson Charles Sheldor

Concord High School Graduation Exercises at Concord Armory

Graduation exercises for Concord High School featured a class of 67 graduates and postgraduates receiving diplomas. Warren B. Goddard presided as chairman of the school committee, Rev. Williams delivered the principal address, and the program included solos, duets, and instrumental performances by Albert Bertelson and the high school orchestra.

Concord High School Warren B Goddard Cancern Armory Tapneeuser Wagner Misa Margaret Ursula Sheehan Robert Hicks Tompkins Warren B.goddard Rev. Williams Boston Globe Parker Rakoczy Sullin Goddard Robert Tompkins Authea Albert Bertolsen de Derlot Vy. Martin BF. Jgoodwin New England Een Linokalain Altesent Starngledner Waldtemtfel Norman Hudspeth

Progressive Lodge Plans September Installation of Officers

Wednesday meeting reports election of officers for the lodge to be installed in September. Named are John Edwards as Chancellor Commander H Shearer as Vice Chancellor Warren A Twombly Jane of Work John Mitzeavitch William Cameron Keener of Records Charles Spence Master at Arms Thomas Murray Inner Guard James Murray Outer Guard Breck Trustee for 3 years Cameron Representative to Grand Lodge 2 years Bess Dickey Alternate for 3 years Rank Master A A Twombly. Lunch followed under Past Chancellor-dames D Lent.

John Edwards H. Shearer Warren A. Twombly Jane John A. Mitzeavitch William V. Cameron Charles J. Spence Thomas A. Murray James Murray Thomas A. ‘Breck Mr Cameron Grand Lodge Bess Dickey A . A. Twombly Chanogllon-dames D. Lent

Grange Hosts Op Maynard Children Night at Cooperative Hall

A large crowd of children attended the annual Children night at Maynard Grange held at Cooperative Hall Thursday. Recitations by Jean and Ann Tucker Barbara and Ralph Whitney Myrtle Smith Jennie Priest Florence Hastings Dorothy Nurnham. Musical numbers by Ruth Hull Edith Elson. A peanut hunt and other games aided the fund under Miss Frederica Wade and Mrs Adelaide Sims. Refreshments were served.

Maynaml Grange Cooperative Hall Jean and Ann Tucker Barbara Ralph Whitney Myrtle Smith Jennie Priest Florence Hastings Dorothy Nurnham Ruth Hull Edith Elson Frederica Wade Adelaide Sims

Guests of Lady Astor Entertained in London

Sudbury reports a June 20 dinner hosted by Lord and Lady Astor at their town house in London. Dr Anthony Altman, a Navy lieutenant from Vince, attended with Miss Ruth Gerry of Sudbury and Miss G M Halloran among the guests.

Sudbury Ergo Anthony Altman Bryce Lord Tnd Court of St. James Altman Navy Vince Dom Ton Ruth Gerry Badbury Vienna Ani Paris

Hottest Day of Year Recorded in Concord

Thursday marked the year’s peak with an official high of 87 degrees and a low of 63, observed by Fred A Tower of the U S Weather Bureau in Concord. Unofficial reports stretched to 90-plus, drawing the season’s largest weekday crowd to Walden Pond as schools finished private and public terms.

A. Real Civie Fred Tower Cooperative Observer United States Weather Buureau Concord Walden Pond

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