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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1941
Page
1
A fragmented feature discusses Lt. Col. Robert Olds and the new air corps ferry command, lauds his bomber leadership and links to WWI experience. It references Argentinian aviation ties, a 1937 bomber plan to Argentina, and notes on Attorney-General David T. tz and Argentine diplomacy.
Arthur s Anderson of Bedford Street earned a Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University. Priscilla Schirmer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles G Schirmer, appeared among Wheaton College graduates. Frits A B Winblad earned a dental medicine degree at Tufts. Fire Chief Harry E Tuttle and John J Tombeno attended a lecture by English fire officials at the Hotel Statler. The Federal wild life service delivered 10000 brook trout to the Concord Rod and Gun Club, with release in Nashoba brook feeder streams Acton and North Acton. a second allotment to follow.
Our Lady's baseball team of West Concord schedules a special program for Sunday June 29 with a game against a Fort Devens team. Manager Charles Doyle Pliny Jewell Jr Lowell road will announce details as committee head for the Harvard class of 1931 decennial reunion at Scituate.
Richard P. Howard and George A. Taylor received Bachelor of Arts degrees at Dartmouth commencement exercises. Both are sons of local families and attended with their relatives.
Humphrey B. Hosmer son of Mr and Mrs Herbert B Hosmer of 22 Elm Street graduated from Tufts College.
Reformatory Officer George M. Lee of Barretts Mill road has been confined at Chelsea Veterans Hospital with illness. The report notes his hospitalization and indicates treatment underway.
Concord's new police ambulance arrived last week to replace the aging 1927 vehicle which recently ended its active service.
Corporal J Edward Holt of the 211th AAA at Camp Hulen Texas is visiting relatives and friends in Concord for several days and plans to return to camp on Wednesday.
Robert Field of 13 Bedford Street graduated from the Peddie School at Hightstown New Jersey on Monday. His mother Mrs John J Bent and Miss Katherine R Gleason traveled from their homes to attend the commencement. Field a former high school athlete and president of the 1938 class was prominent in athletics and social activities during his two years at the school.
Mr and Mrs James H Deacon of 411 Main Street announce the birth of their first son Friday night at Emerson Hospital He will be named James H Deacon Jr The couple has six other children all girls with twins among them.
Coach Frederick Samuel Flannery's junior baseball nine of St Bernard's parish beat Rev John Sears St Stephens of Framingham 8 to 3 at Emerson Playground in an abbreviated game last Friday. Jackie Caster pitched nearly a no hit effort with seven strikeouts before rain halted play. Flannery's minors include Eddie Horn Jimmy Dee Jr George Barrett Jr Willis Pearson Richie Crowe Joe Moynihan Arky Dempsey and Rene Beaudoin.
Local youths graduating at Harvard last week include W. Bruce Pirnie Jr, David B. Williams, Malcolm Thompson, Herbert G. Pratt II, and Watson M. Gordon Jr formerly of Concord, earning degrees at the commencement exercises.
Final plans for the Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club annual field event are completed for the coming Sunday at the club grounds. Activities and friendly competitions will be offered to members and guests at the event.
The Concord High School ceremony featured Rev Wilfrid invocation and Dr Cary Ell as principal speaker on the giant hours theme. Prizes included Washington and Franklin medals for US history, a gold math and science medal, and two new scholarships from Harvard and Concord clubs. Numerous graduates receive diplomas and honors, with Ruth Ha PaCy and Frank H. Guptill Jr. among noted awardees.
Concord volunteers ages thirty to sixty are urged to apply as Air Raid Wardens. Send name and address to a listed Warden. do not apply if in military police or fire service. An Air Raid Warden School will be held in July on Monday and Wednesday evenings to select Warden Personnel.
The Hayes-Foot club hosts a four ball and best ball tourney with a one third handicap. Notable results include Danforth W Comins Sr and Burleigh L Pratt 80-70, Spencer 82-71, Pratt and Codding 80-72, Fessenden and Comins 86-72, Brooks and Piper 84-73, Raymond and Johnson 86-76, Piper and Walker 00-77, and Smith and Borden 90-79. In the second division, Dr Fulton Johnston beat Cook 3 and 2, Dr Piper defeated Johnson 1 up in 19 holes, Hutchinson beat Robb default, and Henderson defeated Peterson 1 up.
The annual Summer Playgrounds Course at Percy A Rideout and Emerson play grounds will officially open next Monday with daily classes at each field until August 22. Milton K. Paine of West Concord returns as head supervisor and will announce his assistants later.
Walter S. Wood and his wife of 26 Hubbard Street Concord observed their 53rd anniversary quietly. Married in East Boston on June 20 1888 the couple later lived in Everett before settling in Concord. They have several children and grandchildren.
The Ladies Auxiliary plans one monthly meeting in July and August with Miss Mary A Battles as president. Reverend Kenneth R Teed announces the morning sermon and services at West Concord Union Church, now at 9 30 a m for summer. Dr James Goodwin of Lowell Road joined a fishing party over the weekend in Colebrook New Hampshire.
A disruption during a regular council meeting in Con cord escalated when shots were fired. Police responded quickly, securing the area as witnesses described hearing a loud bang and seeing a person flee the scene. No immediate injuries reported, investigation ongoing.
Walden under Water Safety Committee directs a large Monday morning turnout. Pupils travel by bus from Westford Acton Maynard Bedford Carlisle to join a five week course at 86 led by head instructor William Eck of Springfield with aides and several named Lincoln and Bedford instructors listed.
The Concord Legion band opened the concert season with a recent performance at Percy A. Merge, offering a schedule of upcoming venues. Future appearances include July 2 in Norwood, July 3 in West Concord, July 4 Lincoln parade morning and evening concert, and July 11 at Concord Center, with additional dates through July 25 in Norwood and August 1 at Concord Center.
Concord Rotarians met for a weekly luncheon in Colonial Jun. A panel discussion featured rural youth outlook in America with four Bedford residents, Janet Chesignay, Mice Brown, Audrey Giroux, and Champney. Newly elected officers take office July 1: President Vin Bumford, Vice President yd Verrill, Secretary William T. Magoon, Treasurer Walter J. Avery.
The Helping Hand Society of Union Church met in the vestry and scheduled a Strawberry Festival for next Thursday on the church parsonage lawn. Officers and members including Mrs Percy McWilliams and Clarence Manter were mentioned among the hosts and attendees. An annual picnic is planned for Westvale and Nantasket in August.
Bob Shedden, youthful son of Dr and Mrs William M Shedden of Naghan Tue Hill, captured the men’s singles title at Concord Country Club with a 6-3 6-0 victory over Harvard athlete Abbot Fenn, son of Mr and Mrs Roger C Fenn. Earlier the Sheddens and daughter Ann won the wool doubles at the same club.
Concord Acton Sudbury Lincoln Maynard Bedford and Wayland boards select six men for the June 30 induction in Boston. Sixteen area volunteers joined, including David L. Howe of Concord and Oscar Leverant of Wayland, with others William C. Ellis Henry Thompson Jr Ceith Sr Costa Polly. Thompson, defending Concord Country Club golf champion, may depart for army ranks.
At Kif Se 287 in Monument Hall on Tuesday June 17 officers for the coming year were named. William J. Bulber Jr was elected grand knight to succeed retiring Charles Maraneton. Other officers chosen included Thomas Fr SBA Sage deputy grand sheehan recorder treasurer Ber ig y financial secretary J. William Byron advocate ward en A Smith inside Michael ckett outside wey tpastes for three bent During the Mionttis of July and August the Council will meet out each month the first Tuesday.
On June 17 Concord Grange Busana hosted a competitive night at Wells A Hall Memorial auditorium. Prizes went to Suit entitled Because he joined the Grange for first, Stoneham to second with a musical revue, Needham third. Judges included Mrs Annie Stedman Waltham lecturer New man Hallowell Acton master and Edward R Stephen Carlisle Grange past master. Nearly 160 guests from Pep perell Carlisle Sudbury Acton Concord Waltham Annurs Dac Weat Concord Waverly and Somerville attended. Mrs Marion Clark directed the program and the sale run by the Friendly Circle under Mrs Madeline DeMars president. The next meeting will be a mystery ride on July 1.
Miss Grace Ann Hogan daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Hosen and Francis A Maguire son of Mr and Mrs Michael Maguire wed at St Bernard’s Church Concord with Rev George Mulcahy performing. Maid of honor Miss Marty Flanagan Best man George Maguire brother of the groom. Reception at Old Mill Tea Room. They plan a motor trip to South Bend Indiana and will reside at Nine Acre Corner after returning.
Miss Connell, daughter of Mrs. and the late Clyne of Chicago, wed James Fran Wilson Seofie Mellis DiCicco. The ceremony featured a bonnet with pearls, a white prayer book, and a lace bouquet. Attendants included Miss Alice of Concord in chiffon. Everett Fitchbare and Auburndale associates attended as ushers.
Mary Elizabeth Oakman wed George A. Venti in Concord. The ceremony at the United Church was conducted by Rev. George F. Venti. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Oakman of Wells, wore a gown described in reports. Attendants included Miss Hien Fenti as maid of honor and Tripoli DiCidto, cousin of the groom, as best man. After the ceremony a reception was hosted at the parents’ home near Concord on Sunday afternoon, with plans for the couple to leave for Washington before June 29. The bride, a graduate of Waltham Trade School, will reside in Ames with Mr. Venti after a brief post-nuptial period.
Isabelle McCleary and Julian McCleary unite in marriage with Rev Francis Corcoran presiding at St Bernard’s Church. The couple, connected to Mr and Mrs Patrick H Me Langstreet and Mrs Julien McCleary of South Carolina, celebrate a union described as a family milestone.
Incoherent OCR text preserves scattered names and fragments from a local item. References to individuals such as Johnson and Cai appear amid garbled phrases, suggesting a brief society or personal notice with unclear context.
The annual Field Day of the Musketaquid Sportsman Club is planned for Sunday June 29 at the club grounds. Activities include games and weed shoots for both youths and adults.
The West Concord Street Fair by the Ladies Union of West Concord Union Church raised sufficient money to begin painting the church immediately. Organizers Judith Edwardson Nancy Hum and Sybil J Moore contributed to the success.
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