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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
8
Framingham hosts a bowling gathering Tuesday July 1 featuring top bowlers Robison and Duclos. The report highlights season highs including single string total 125 and overall averages with Kelley posting a 19.0 percent rate and Milton Duclos at 84.6.
Maynard announces a youth recreation project for children up to 16. The program begins next Monday June 30 at 9 p.m. at the Roosevelt School grounds with supervision by Stan Bondelevitch and assistants Catherine Murray, Lee Downey, and others. The July schedule includes various games for all ages.
Maynard reports St Casimir's Mohawks of Lincoln dominated the contest for circuit honors. Watts and Wasi led the barrage with multiple hits and a double. Wasiluk contributed singles in a strong hitting spree as Palen added a pair of singles.
Thompson Speedway will host the Ford championship on June 29 bringing a large field of midgets and powerful Offys. Sipe Ace from all sections is expected to lead the pack at the Thompson oval in a bid to crown Ford champions this season. The event marks the biggest Ford race of the year and will close the track for the summer season until fall racing resumes.
Sottite Nicholas Nick Sottite was chosen as track captain for next year at Garey School, succeeding Captain Val Muscato after the recent term. The selection crowns Sottite as a hardworking team member and leader for the spring season.
The article notes John T. Law making his home bow in uniform for St Bernard's last Thursday. He hit a single described as by Bill O’Neill’s home or the left field fence. The game featured three pitchers for Con, Tun OF corduped.
Howe SE and Marrs night match at Crowe Park features smarting teams as Maynard and Holy meet in a key league duel. Tense finish despite early setbacks leaves both sides chasing top position in the standings.
A fragmentary report notes a planned mobilization of 100,008 men for mining efforts in Wegt. The piece offers limited context and reads as an incomplete transcription of a larger wartime workforce directive.
The article profiles Fritz Wasiluk, a versatile athlete from Maynard High School who rose from eighth grade standout to major league hopeful. It notes his 185-pound frame, strong arm as a catcher, solid fielding, and a .509 batting average this season, with paths through football and basketball also highlighted.
The Sleepy Hollow team leads with strong pitching by Sammy Hosmer and hurlers for Herronville, led by Stevie F, as both teams win key games. In other matchups, Castor and Tommy Hayes help Sleepy Hollow, while Lenni Eric and Ed Finigar drive the vanquished Depot. Standings show Sleepy Hollow atop, with Herronville close behind.
A detailed vintage golf guide describes correct putting form focusing on stance, eye alignment, hand position, and wrist action. It notes a steady line to the hole, keeping head still, and the left forearm resting on the leg for stability, with a brief pause before the downswing.
A brief note suggests chilling bread when it is too fresh to slice easily. The tip implies that cooling firms the crumb, easing slicing and reducing crumb tearing.
A church hosted a two day fair with Rev. William E. Kerrigan as honorary chair and an acting chair praised for leadership. Volunteers ran candy food and chance books tables while a home cooked supper and special drawings drew attendees. Winners and final prize details were to be announced later.
Concord prepares for two league games with West Concord at Emerson and a home nod against Holy Name. Val Mtasad stars for West Concord while Bill O'Brien recently joined St Albans after a run with Holy Name.
Miss Priscilla Ruth Towne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sek Towne of Great Road Acton, wed Richard Peterson son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivar Peterson of Lexington at the Center Congregational church. Rev. Lynde Townson officiated. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Acton Woman's Club for about 100 guests. The couple will reside in Center Port. Peterson is a Lexington High School graduate now working in Waltham. Towne is a Acton High School graduate and served in the Army in France and Germany.
The Arizonan piece notes Cheyenne and Wyoming plains hosting unusual attractions including a 114 mile endurance race and a 15 mile pony race. It mentions cross country horse events, buffalo hunts, and archery as part of a broader display of frontier entertainment.
An obituary from Concord records the passing of Dorothy Fenbury and notes she lived with a spouse and other family at a local residence. The notice confirms the anniversary of her death and provides sparse details about ceremonies and family references.
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