Concord residents cite costs and safety in town plans
Letters discuss the January 1948 Special Town Plans Committee report and proposed school sites. Authors warn that rising construction costs since 1920 and current values justify caution on major building programs and the Elm Street Baker Avenue site.
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Concord Enterprise
Concord
Mass
Special
George Bates
Engineering News
G. K. Whitney
M. Ridduph
W. Currier
M. Currier
Elm Stree Street
Baker Avenue
Wheeler Team Caps Season With Big Wins in Middlesex League
West Concord-Coach David F. Dix reports Harvey Wheeler School closed its season strong by beating Westford Junior High 50 to 18 at West Concord and Bedford Junior High 40 to 12. In the Middlesex Junior League they posted seven wins and three losses led by Dick Lyons with 85 points, Dick Mounsey 66, and Brice Woodworth 37. The junior team went 5 and 1 with standout players MacKay Caldwell and Donnie Cullinane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
David F. Dix
Harvey Wheeler
Westford
West Concord Toore
Bedford
Middlesex
Dick Lyons
Dick Mounsey
Brice Woodworth
Harvey
School Teaches Fishing in Bellingham High Program
Bellingham Washington high school offers a commercial fishing tech course believed to be first of its kind among nation’s high schools. The program aims to prepare students for careers in the fishing industry.
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Bellingham
Wash
Hife
Romans establish first wool factory in Britain
A historical note states that during the Roman invasion of Britain a wool factory was set up in the region. The item highlights early textile industry origins in Roman Britain.
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Britain
Community Deadline Notice From Local Editors
The notice requests submissions by 6 p.m. Saturday. Names Joe Coyne and Phillip Damon are listed in the readable fragment as contacts or contributors.
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Joe Coyne Phillip Damon
Peabody Fails To Rally In Return Contest
West Concord notes a rough week with three Boosters A A games postponed by weather. Our Lady's West Concord crushes Peabody Greek Vets 98 to 45 as McCarthy scores 29 and Wallace 28. Maynard blanks Our Lady's JV 40 to 30 with Fraser 12 and Robinson 10. A return game will be scheduled later.
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West Concord
Boosters
A. A. of
Concord
Gardner Panthers
Marlboro Sextet
Our Lady’s, C
West
Peabody Greek
Our Lady’s
West Concord Tigers
Dick McCarthy
Jack Wallace
Paul Sebastian
Joe Callahan
Tigers
Maynard
Our Lady’s Jv’s
Fraser
G. Robinson
Ding” Ware
Walt Loomer
Middlesex Squash Team Beats M L T Freshmen 5 0
Middlesex school squash team blanked the M L T freshmen 5 0 at Cambridge last Wednesday afternoon. Coach John Briggs's squad closes its season this week. J Bacon beat H Chap man 15 8 15 13 15 4, Sprague beat M Chisholm 16 1 15 8 15 12, Beale beat Van Dielen 15 6 15 9 15 13, Brainard beat Crocker 15 10 15 11 15 11, Bomenti defeated Ney 15 9 15 5 15 2.
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Concord
Middlesex School
M.lt
Cambridge
John Deq
Briggs
J. Bacon
H. Chapman
J. Sprague
M. Chisholm
F. Beale
G. van Dielen
Cover Up: New Chair Covers Boost Use and Look
A partial or new furniture cover improves enjoyment and aesthetics of the home. The text notes that durable covers extend chair life and enhance beauty, suggesting practical updates for existing furnishings.
Macone Tops Thrift Five in Pin Loop
Concord-Lexington mill dam bowling results show Macone four from second place Thrift to nearly end Thrift title bid. Winners include K of C Srs over K of C Jrs 4-0, Anderson over Odd Fellows by forfeit, Cai cord Oil over Andy Boy 4-0. Highs: Demeo 311, Matsen 306, Hansen 303. team highs 1460 Concord Oil and 510 team single.
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Concord
Mill Dam
Lexington
Lincoln
All Stars
Macone
K. of C. Srs
K. of C. Jrs
Anderson
Odd Fellows
Caicord Oil
Andy Boy
Sammy Demeo
Thrift
R. Matsen
Concord Oil
H. Hansen
Eddie Finigan
C. Srs
R. Matson
J. Curro
E. Finigan
A. Baptiste
Dummy
G. Burke
T. McHugh
C. Mayo
J. O’brien
M. Dee
Fred Macone
Frank Macone
J. Macon
Concord High teams, schedules and scores dominate local sports
Eight years ago sport items report New York badminton contenders Faver pair in city championships. Henry Berlied recovers from surgery. Concord High announces 1940 football schedule under Al Cook. Dr. Randall Woodworth dies. Lexington girls beat Concord 35 16. Concord to Townsend tourney. Musketaquid Club meets at Howard Johnsons led by Archie Simpson. High School Coaches Cook calls out diamond candidates led by Jack Flavin. first game April 19. Concord High loses 82 37 to Winchester in basketball. Chelmsford edges Concord B C 52 51 with Dave Carey 20. St Bernard’s C Y O teams beat Our Lady’s seniors 26 24 juniors 28 12. Cambridge School over Acton High 43 19. John J Watson to coach Concord High track. Middlesex opens baseball under Wendel P Raymond.
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William Faversham
New York City
New York
Henry Berlied
Concord High
Concord
al Cook
Randall Woodworth
Lexington High
Townsend
Burling On
Musketaquid Sportsmen’s Club
Howard Johnson’s
Archie Simpson
John T. Foster
N. E
Cook
Diamond
Jack Flavin
Maynard
Winchester
Jack Wallace
Chelmsford
Concord B. C
Dave Carey
St. Bernard’s C. Y. O
Our Lady’s
Cambridge School
Acton High
John J. Watson
Middlesex Preps
Wendel P. Raymond
Farm animals fail to gain profit on corn only feed
The report notes that farm animals do not achieve economical gains when fed corn alone.
Concord Citizens Committee banquet funds report
The Concord Citizens Committee reports a very successful banquet for undefeated Concord high school football players and cheerleaders. It credits citizen ticket purchases and donations for financial success and states the committee will stay as a permanent service group for the community’s boys and girls. It releases detailed accounting of its collections and disbursements.
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Concord
Concord Citizens Committee
Concord High
Quail Food Needs Big Range Burned Woods Nonproductive
A brief note states that each covey of quail requires 40 acres of range for year round feed. It adds that burned woods provide no food for quail and implies habitat concerns.
Concord Knights and Our Lady's C Y O Open Playoffs
West Concord's Nashoba Valley league playoff features Concord Knights and Our Lady's C Y O meeting in a best two of three series at Hunt Gymnasium. All games start 8 30 PM with results and a separate consolation series between Ayer and Groton. A Nashoba All Star game awards two trophies to winning managers.
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West Concord
Harvard
Concord Knights of Columbus
Our Lady’s C. Y. O
Hunt Gymnasium
Ayer and
Groton
Greton
Ayer
Concord
Tony Dessie
Bernie Megin
Wally Cooke
Maynard Mayn Gun Club Sportsmen Show Draws Capacity Crowd
The Washington auditor hosted a three day Sportsmen’s Show by Maynard The Mayn and Gun Club. Max Arnold delighted spectators with knife throwing and shooting displays. Prizes included radio sets and various goods awarded to residents of Maynard, Oakland, Revere, and nearby towns.
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Maynard
Mayn
Sportsmen’s
Washington Auditor
Max Arnold
Newton
Gordgina
King
Bently
North Sho Revere
J. Burke
Oakland Struck
Alice Johnston
Street
Bu Judy
Wi Gilbert
South Lincoln
Korsman
Cuttel
Mtderson
Carelessly washed silks yellowing and care tips
Text describes silk garments turning yellow after washing. Recommends adding wood alcohol and ammonia to quart water to restore whiteness. Advises hanging white silk to dry and keeping in a towel for 12 hours before pressing.
Suspense Account Aims to Reveal Profit or Loss Balance
An accounting entry type uses a suspense account to determine net result. It records unsettled balances to identify profit or loss once the correct allocations are known. The method mirrors temporary holding of figures until final reconciliation occurs.
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Musketaquid Road
Arlington
Rudolph W. Currier
Conco Incola
Philip M. Johnson
Arlington, Mass
Cern
Ite
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine R. R
Richard A. Montague
D.C
Mainstreet
Enterprise
Metcalf and Eddy
W. B. Keene
Southboro General Mills Farm Service
Farm Service Division
H. Wheeler
Dix
Acton
Hudson
Peter Bulkeley
Petro Oggey
Creas Moms Ast
State Armory
Johnson Sea Horse
Macone Bros., Inc
Concordil Rd
Peabody
DeMeo
Finigan
Sportograph
Tographer
Eig Ns
MAIN
Ralph A. Macone
Walden St
Qualadys
Concord Open
Hunt Gym
Concord Rod & Gun Club
I State Armory
Hanson
Marlow
Paul Martin
Donald Brown
Ralph Hulbert
Hanson Kids
Selene
Exhibi
Chitazen
Ralph Hu' Ee
al Parketi
Hans Continuo
Grand Dore
Wild Life EX Aquarium
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