Local notices and community updates in Concord and Lexington
The clipping lists residents and events including Mrs. Eggler and Shirley Irene, a move to West Concord, Jes A MacLean joining a Boston & railroad post, a Walthamton transfer, and a new home plan. It notes a garden party at Mrs. Al Schoal in Lincoln, leadership roles in the Woman’s club and a director’s position, plus a review by Warren T. Powell. It mentions the State Guard deployment, a Monday session at 8 o'clock, and outdoor activities at a nearby playground. It records marriage plans for Mr. Tucker and Lexing ad residents, and a Red Cross swim at Walden with local families attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jes A. MacLean
Bedcourt
Boston & Railroad
Walthamton
Mr. Mackean
Tle
al- A Schoal
Lincoln
Warren ‘T. Powell
Indence Road
Boston. University
Largest crowd estimated at Pesthering weekend event
An estimated crowd reached the largest attendance since the Pesthering weekend, marking a notable turnout for the event.
Monument Erection Details For Local Acton Concord
Fragmentary OCR notes mention monuments and local figures including Acton Concord and R F D. The readable text implies planned or completed erection of monuments for community display, with references to postal routing and local landmarks in New England.
Lincoln Wedding Unites Nelson and Pierce Families
Miss Ann Elizabeth Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Nelson of Lincoln married Irving Bowen Pierce Jr son of Capt and Mrs Irving B Pierce at the First Congregational church Lincoln. Rev Charles Marvin Stryons united them in marriage with Mrs Paul Nelson and Mrs Lester Holman as attendants. Best man was Mr Holden and Robert Nelson served as usher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Ann — Elizabeth Nelson
Peter Nelson
Lincoln
Irving Bowen Pierce
S. Irving B. Pierce
First Congregational Church
Charles Marvin Stryons
Paul Nelson
Lester Holman
Wellesley
Mr. Holidan
Robert Nelson
Rockford Man to Head Lincoln Public Schools
The Lincoln school committee elected Frederick H. McKelvey of Rockford Tl as superintendent of Lincoln public schools. He replaces H Raul Sarr of Concord who resigned two months ago. McKelvey will assume duties July 15. Concord has named McLeary of Barrings as successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Lincoln School Committee
Frederick H. McKelvey
Rockford
Suiperihterderit
Public Schools
H. Raul Sarr
Lincoln
Baldy
McLeary
Barrings
McKelvey
Discharged On Point System For Army Veteran
The veteran was discharged under the point system after earning 112 points across over three years of service. Much of his time was overseas on two fronts in the Southwest Pacific near Guadalcanal and in Europe from D-Day onward. The WéGraths also have another son, Robert E. Mc Grath, serving in the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Pacific
Guadalcanal
Europe
WéGraths
Robert E. McGrath
Army
Infantry Band Rehearsal Directed by Lieut Neilsen
The 23rd infantry band under Lieut. O Harry Neilsen will rehearse this Monday evening at the State Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
23Rd Infantry
O.harry Neilsen
State.Armory
Concord historians celebrate Thoreau centenary trip
Allen Brench and local historians plan a July visit honoring Henry David Thoreau. The group, including Mrs. Caleb Wheeler and Mrs. Leslie Anderson, tours Walden woods to the Thoreau cairn and Fairhaven cliffs, with a noon box lunch at Fairhaven Road. Rev. Roland Sawyes expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Allen Brench
Potter
Walden
Centenary
Henry Seton
Leslie O. Anderson
Henry
David. Thoréau
Concord
Walden Woods
Fairhaven Cliffs
Seton
Fairhaven Road
Roland Sawyes
Ware
National, Thoreau Society
Thoréau
Belknap Street
William Francis Erisman Fifth Anniversary in Concord
Mr and Mrs William Francis Erisman marked their fifth wedding anniversary last Monday. The couple, formerly of Fairhaven Road, wed at St Ragsee the Pass ing on the west coast after his recent return from service in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
William Francis Erisman
Fairhaven Road
St. Ragsee
Pacific
Engagement announced of Miss Eleanor Hartwell and Lieut Dr Rollin Young
Mrs Richard Baxter Bates of Carlisle announces the engagement of her daughter Eleanor Hartwell to Lieut Dr Rollin Talbott Young A M S son of Mrs Helen Young of Boston. Miss Bates is a Concord High School graduate who attended Massachusetts State College and Katharine Gibbs School. Young is a graduate of the Massachusetts Nautical School and on active duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Richard Baxter Bates
Bedford Road
Carlisle
Eleanor Hartwell
Rollin ‘Talbott ‘Young
Helen Young
Boston
Bates
Concord ‘High
Massachusetts State ‘College
Katharine Gibbs’school
Young
Massachusetts Nautical School
Couples Club Holds Regular Meeting at Vestry
The Couples club met Saturday for a regular gathering in the vestry of the First Parish Unitarian church.
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First Parish Unitarian Church
Funeral services for Nova Scotia native at Concord residence
The obituary notes Mrs. MacDonald 60 Bridge Turnpike Sea afternoon at the home of daughter Mrs J Almon. A native of Nova Scotia she lived in Concord for 28 years. A Miss Helen D Fahey also lives nearby. Funeral services are set for Thursday afternoon.
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MacDonald
Bridge Turnpike
Sea
J. Almon
Aeliger
Nova
Concord
Helen D. Fahey
Concord on Tuesday obit fragment at 74 Somerville Avenue
Obituary fragment notes a man connected to the Sons of Italy Arlington and survived by his widow Lilliam Donovan Cane and his son Charles. He resided at 74 Somerville Avenue. Details are incomplete due to damaged OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Charles
Somerville, Avenue
Loycano
Italy
Arlington
Lilliam (Donovan) Cano
Concord Anniversary For Joseph Dee At 77th Birthday
Last Friday marked the 77th birthday of Joseph Dee of 3% Ford Street a well known resident of the town. His family and local offices noted the milestone in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Maeke
Joseph Dee
Ford- Street
Ous Town
Farmers urged to enroll by June 30 for 1945 conservation benefits
Floyd Verrill, chair of the Middlesex County committee, announced June 30 as the final enrollment day for the 1945 conservation benefits program. Farmers should contact their community committeeman or the county office to enroll.
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Cominedes
Floyd Verrill
Middlesex County
Reverend Starratt to Teach at Maine Summer Camp
Concord reports Rev. Alfred Starratt rector of St. Anne's Church will teach at a summer camp in East Sebago Maine next month. During his absence Rev. Rollin Fairbanks chaplain of the Massachusetts General Hospital will be in charge of St. Anne's parish with services at 9 30 each Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Alfred Starratt
St. Aos Church
South Lincoln
East Sebago
Rollin ” Fairbanks
Massachusetts Gneral Hospital
St. Anne’s
Service for Nathan Davis in Concord
Funeral services for Nathan Davis of Concord, a native of Woburn born June 27, 1851, were largely attended last Saturday. Rev. John Elmo Wallace conducted the service and interment followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Davis, a longtime member of the Produce Exchange, operated the George E. Boland store on Mill Dam for 45 years before retirement and lived in Concord for about 65 years. Surviving are three sons and other mourners.
Hear Talk By T. H. Mahoney
Concord notes a weekly Concord Club meeting at Colonial Inn led by Albert M. Cotten with Thomas J. Sanborn organizing lunch. The club regrets the resignation of H. Paul Larrabee as superintendent of schools after years as a Rotarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Thomas H. Maas
San Prana Agg
Concord Club
Colonial Inn
Floyd If
Albert M. Cotten
Thomas J. Sanborn
H. Paul Larrabee
Concord Men Prepare for Camp OConnor Tour of Duty
Preparations proceed for a week long state guard exercise at Camp O Connor Framingham starting July 6. About 414 men from Fourth Company Concord M G 8 will train with a large unit, though fewer than other 23rd Infantry detachments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Camp O'Connor
Framingham
23Rd Infantry
William L. Davis
State Guard
Aurica Tobin
Everett “H. Pert
Wiliam J. R. Taylor
Preserice Ge
Activi St Hannetine
State Armory
Sae
Joseph Barr
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Army Air Forces
At & South
Pase
Eggler
Shirley Irene
West Concord
Cord State Guard
Armi
Frank W. Tuckwmer
Lexingad
Tucker
Cord
West
Mrs. Ivan 2. Johnson
Mill Road
Lick
Acton C. Concord
Mess
R.F.D
Bisshaw Fi Nelen, Wedshinarte
Rockford Man
Concord Council
Knights of Columbus
Monument Hall
Thomas J. Burke
Opportunity South Great Road
Pho
Maynard
Oor Purchttain Kipco, Co
Nason ‘St
Sudbury Firemen’s Association
Nathan Davis
Hear Talk
T. H. Mahoney
Camp O’connor
Anne
Fraimingham
Boston-Worcester
Worcester
Massachusetts Volunteer Militia
Massachusett Bat
Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation
Dt Victory
Williem Colepaugh
Monument Street
Onic
Houghton ST
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