Selectmen Reappointments and Town Posts Recapped
The Concord town board reappointed officers including William G Ryan Fraser deputy chief, Peter C Peterson, Charles N Mitre and others. Bulger Jr. received a new license, W Parke and D Brooks Jr. were noted for town posts. A town retirement bonus was approved and the town’s vision system goes into effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baleits
Ga . Hoel
S. Hitman
Inseed Charles
oFn
Peter C. Peterson
Pat
Almon Heylige
Ck Nolan
Thce
William G. Ryan
Fraser
Mr. Bulger, Jr
W. Parke
Capac
Ey Ingham
James P. Con Jr
Angus Hatson
Ralph J
Erikson Peck
Ganekt
D. Brooks, Jr
A. Bas
Will Bee
Concord Ist
Lead Vaseys Pin Topplers in Title Tie
A fragmented snippet details Vaseys and top opponents in a close season race. It mentions a defending champion, a 12 team field, and postponed matches affecting standings as the curtain nears.
Local basketball meet yields White winner with 53 points
The Saturday contest in Concorn Country saw White clinch top honors at 53 points. Buttrick led scoring with 24 2, while Khali, Mrs Gaskill, and Wardwell posted notable totals in a crowded field across multiple events and players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
i—Gollers
Buttrick
Psd
M. Wardwell
Khali
FF. Gaskill
Comins
R. C.P. R. Goodale
R. Hunt
Ickens
W. BB
Borie
KK. L
Hayes
Jingon
M. Smith
Bad Ross
W. M. Ee
J. W. Codding
Ee Henry Fr. Hy
W. Tain
Inderson
B. Smith
P. Thue
C.F Gaskill
Cook
L. Foote
Ly Hayes
Dro Noe
G. Edgarton
L. Thomas
H. Ete
Iw. N. Tattle
Jing Demonstration Sparks Scout Activity in Local District
A fragmented report describes a Jing demonstration by Scouts in the yord Lincoln district, outlining upcoming Camp events and locations. It mentions a June 20 practice session in Waltham and August 24 return, with references to Mars Bedford street and Nashua NH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Péter Bulkeley
yord-Lincoln
Waltham
Concord Gears Up For Home Meet After Narrow Win
Concord's track team beat Gardner 49 1 2 to 38 1 2 at Emerson Playground. Johnny Wood led with 10 1 4 points, winning the 220 and high jump and anchoring the relay. Mert Sanborn and Tom McKenna also scored in multiple events. Gardner swept the shot put and broad jump. Next they travel to Leominster before hosting Wellesley May 16 and Lexington May 21 at Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Soncord
Wits
Mg “Gardner
Emerson
Rose
Gardner
Johnny Wood
Mert Sanborn
McKenna
Dick Wetherbee
Bill Ambrose
Concord
Mullen
Joe Macone
Macone
Ambrose
Wood
Leominster
Bernie Megin
Wellesley
Emerson Playground
Lexington
Local Softball Highlights and Upcoming Games
The report notes a 13 to 4 loss for a team with pitcher Jack Stantongain delivering a strong outing four hits, 14 strikeouts, and five walks. Connie Atkins and Braley Cameron contributed multiple safeties. Middlesex travels to Emerson on Wednesday to face Concord High, and Saturday the squad meets St Marks of Southboro in a rematch after a 7-0 win by the locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vate School
Jack Stantongain
Connie Atkins
Braley Cameron
Middlesex
Emerson
Concord High
St. Marks of
Southboro
Benefit Dance For Emerson Hospital Planned
A benefit dance is scheduled at the city armory on May 10 to aid Emerson Hospital. The event features guest performances and proceeds support hospital operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goncord
de Efit
Emerson Hospital
Biate Armory
Cone Juay
Dooi
Concord Crew Ready for May Race at St Mark's
The report notes Sprague as captain and manager with P. Allen and Charles among the crew. It mentions normal month reports and a May race where Midale will row for St Mark's at Maribor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae “Concord Gg
Sprague
P. Allen
Charles
Midale
St.Mark’s
Maribor
Birth of Eight-Pound Baby Honored at Emerson Hospital
Concord Captain and Mrs Haggerty welcome a baby boy born Friday afternoon at Emerson Hospital. The mother is Helen R. Dempsey formerly. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Michael Dempsey of 11 Bow Street and Mr and Mrs George P Haggerty of 9 Pine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Nan
A. “Haggerty
Emerson Hospital
Haggerty
Helen R. Dempsey
Michael Dempsey
Bow Street
George
P. Haggerty
Pine Street
Engagement announced for Miss Margaret Howell and Henry Locke
Concord announces the engagement of Miss Margaret Manning Howell to Henry W. Locke of Concord. Miss Howell, educated in England and Italy, debuted in 1936 37 and belongs to the Junior League and Vincent clubs. Mr. Locke, Middlesex School and Harvard graduate, is a Hasty Pudding Institute member and grandson of Dr. William Davis and Warren A. Locke. No date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Russell’ Howell
Louisberg
Square
Boston
Margaret Manning Howell
Henry
W. Locke
Charles
Lowell Road
Boncord
Concord Elks Exalted Ruler Names Yearly Officers
Maurice McWale, exalted ruler of Concord Elks No. 1479, announces a full slate of officers and committee chairs for the year. Presidium includes D. Servals P.E.R. and Welter J. Avery P.E.B.R. with posts across social welfare, membership, house, charity, entertainment, and lapsation committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Maurice McWale
Eee Elks
Presena D. Servals
P.E.R
Herold Lwington
Pje.r
Welter J. Avery P
J.G. Emmanuel Silva
House
Joseph A. Macone
P.elr
Garrity
Williams
James H. Dee
George W. Carter
Enrico Venti
Avery
Servais
Megin
Macone
Wellington
Miller
Joseph Dee
William L. Fitzpatrick
Per
Charles R. . Miller
George W. Deacon
Augustine Melanson
Albert H. Walker
Arthur H. Beardsell
Michael J. Ryan
Robert W. Parke
Stephen M. Edgell
Nelson
Christian
Robinson
Mark Mara
Venti
Iacone
Sheehan
Concord Women Visit Camp Edwards Event for Soldiers
Forty women in a chartered bus and about twenty in private cars traveled to Camp Edwards to entertain the Concord company’s soldiers. Richard Tombeno led drums and John Gallagher the accordion for dancing in the recreation hall as Corporal William Delaney and Gerry Martel performed skits. Women brought home cooked foods and cigarettes for the men. local merchants donated sweets and tonics, with Mrs. William L. McCarthy coordinating reservations and gifts. The group hopes for another trip before maneuvers begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conchord
Edwards
Richard Tombeno
John Gallagher
Gerry Martel
William L. McCarthy
Concord High Diamonds Falls In Close Loss To Weston
Concord The Concord high school Diamond team lost 66 60 to Weston last Wednesday in a seesaw game that saw the Red and White lead three times before falling in the final innings. Paul Dee led Concord with two hits including a triple while Captain Jimmy Gordon pitched the full game surrendering eight hits. Friday afternoon’s game against Howe of Billerica at the local diamond was canceled due to wet grounds and may be rescheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord High School
Weston
Paul Dee
Jimmy sGondon
Howe
Billerica
No Shooting Ban Enforced At Town Rifle Range
Concord town officials have closed the Old Marlboro road range to the public. Captain Raymond Emerson of the state guard is in charge of guarding the site while Concord Police post signs stating no shooting on this rifle range and restrict public access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Board ‘of “Selectmen
Marlboro
Raymond. Emerson
State Guard
Visiting Day at Concord Hospital May 12 With Tea Punch
May 12 is Visiting Day at Mmerson hospital. The event runs from 3 to 6 PM with tea punch and balloons for children. The hospital invites residents from surrounding towns to attend the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Mmerson Hospital
Missing Man Found Dead in Concord Auto
The body of Ernest O Nichols 60 of Lexington Boston goods salesman and former textile executive was found Sunday evening in his automobile in a strawberry Hill road dirt pit. Dr Clark ordered removal to the funeral home and arrangements were made with Marshall Sons. Nichols survived by a wife two daughters a brother and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Ernest O Nichols
Lexington
Boston
Ary
Thomas McGrath
Joseph Dee & ‘Sons
Marshall & Sons
Nichols
Middlesex Baseball Narrowly Defeated by Thayer
Middlesex drops its fourth loss in eight games as Thayer edges Concord-Middlesex 4 to 3. Connie Atkins started, replaced by Jack Stanton after Thayer scored all runs in the seventh. Captain Billy Cameron and Bradley Cameron each collected two hits for Middlesex ahead of next games at Concord High and St. Mark's.
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Concord
Middlesex
Thayer
Raymondmen
Connie Atkins
Jack Stanton
Billy Cameron
Bradley Cameron
Ednesday
Midlesex
Concord High
Emerson Playground
St. Mark's
New League Opens Season At Rideout Playground
West Concord Our Lady Help of Christians sponsors a ball team in the newly formed Shawsheen Valley league. The opener is Sunday at Rideout Playground against West Arlington Heights at 3 o'clock. Manager Charlie Doyle oversees team with Rev. Ernest L. Ford in charge. Players include Gene Callahan Wally Johansen John Flanagan Archie Barrett Bob Mara Rob McAuley Nicki Macone Herby Symes John Grant Roy Johansen Fred Besco Jimmy ONeil and others from Concord Acton and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Our Lady Help of Christian’s Church
Rideout
West A.C
Arlington Heights
Ernest L. Ford
Doyle
Gene ° Callahan
Wally , Johansen
John Flanagan
Archie Barrett
Bob Mara
Dartmouth
Rob McAuley
Nicky Macone
Hign
Roy Johansen
Fred Besco
Jimmy O'Neil
Acton
Selting
Hh Olsen
Will Ae
Annual Meeting of Old Concord Chapter Elects New Officers
The Old Concord Chapter held its annual meeting at the Chapter House on Lexington Road Saturday. Miss Clara By Cutler of Red font presided as regent. a new slate for the coming season was elected with officers including regent Mrs. Charles Hy Towle, vice regent Mrs. Allen S Harvard, recording secretary Mrs. Hoyt L ary Lincoln, treasurer Mrs. John J 201d Bettonts, registrar Mrs. West Collier Chemisford, historian John A. Cleaves Harvard, librarian Mrs. John 2 en West Concord, custodian Mrs. Victor B. Peppard Maynard, auditor Mrs. Clarence Tuttle, and directors Mrs. Warren B. Woodard West Concord and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Old Concord
Lexington Road
Lancheon
Serence
Washington
Clara By Cutler
Redfont
Charles
Hy Towle
Conard
Mra. Allen
Harvard
Mra. Wallace
Conant
Raing
Hoyt Lary
Linecoln
Sonia
Emily
Adams
Ittleton
John J
Bettonts
West Collier
Chemisford
John A. Cleaves
John 2
West ‘Concord
Victor B. Peppard
Maynard
Clarence
Tuttle
Acton
Warren B. Woodard
West Concord
Wendell P. Raymond
Virginia A. Sanderson
West, Acton
George
P. Upton
Yard
Banderson
Charles K. Houghton
John
Hintox
Charles A.kimball
dd@ Harris
Concord Girls Debutantes Listed for 1941 42 Season
The Concord public lists several debutantes for the 1941 1942 season. Elizabeth Warner Howe is noted as daughter of Mr and Mrs B H Howe. Jane Paypter Peck daughter of Rev and Mrs Charles Peck is mentioned. Joat Pratt daughter of Mr and Mrs Burleigh L Pratt. Judith B Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin Taylor. Ollvig Bradley Swain daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger D Swain. Judith W Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin G Taylor. Elizabeth Whitman daughter of Mrs Walter G Whitman.
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Concord
Bos
Elizabeth Warner Howe
B. 'Warx Howe
Jane Deé Paypter ‘Peck
Trinity Episcopal Church Elm Street Announcement
Trinity Episcopal Church Elm Street lists Charles R. Peck as rector. Sunday service on May 11 includes Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Junior Lever school session begins at 9:20 with prayer and sermon scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal
Church Elm Street
Few
Charles R. Peck
Lever
Rat O'Eleck
First Parish Church Holds Annual Parish Meeting
The First Parish Church on Lexington Road held its annual meeting after dinner Monday night. Mrs. Berkeley Wheeler and Elmer Joslin were re elected to the standing committee for three years, with other officers re elected. A committee was named to seek more space for the church school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Road
Edward Pp. Daniels
Berkeley
Wheeler
Elmer
Joslin
Julian W Baliga
Ralph Holden
Colletor
Ney
Oharon School
Concord Red Cross Nursing Service April Report
The Concord Red Cross Nursing Service April report lists 3 non-communicable visits, 2 prenatal, 6 tuberculosis, 24 communicable visits, 9 newborn and 18 preschool visits, 5 home visits, 2 pre health visits, 11 visits for tor formations and 208 Well Girth Conference attendance. The next Concord Lodge meeting at P O Ki hall is Tuesday evening with Maurie McWalter presiding as exalted ruler.
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Concord
Concord Red Cross
Concord Lote
P.O. Ki
Maurie McWalter
Tulip Time praised by Acton High audience at school auditorium
Acton High School presented Tulip Time under the direction of John Moran music supervisor with Mrs Leonard Godfrey as pianist. Cast included Earle Harriman Elizabeth Merriam Dorothy Donnelly Clare Howard Dorothy Poni Howard Lovejoy Gordon Sith and Dominic Morini. Girls and boys choirs featured numerous students with solo dances by Aldred Donnelly Laura Diggs Lester Diggs and Nichols.
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Acton
Acton High
John Moran
Leonard Godfrey
West
Earle Harriman
Lizabeth Merriam
Dorothy Donnelly
Clare Howard
Dorothy Poni
Howard Lovejoy
Gordon Sith
Dominic Morini
P. Aldred
B. Backman
Bates
M. Beach
M. Byron
E. Collins
P. Cook
A. Coulte
V. Cunningham
P. Cue Dee
B. Davis
M. Davis
Li. Durand
G. Ericksen
M Matte
Managan
P. Fraser
B. Fraser
M. Ee
B. Gates
D @reene
B. Hall
A. Haggerty
J Hayes
B. Howe
Joyce
L Joyce
8. Kelley
E. Larrabee
B. Marble
A. Nelson
Wilde
F. Bird
Boyer
V. Clapp
EB Colling
R. Heyes
Hartwell
A. Jensen
R. Jones
B. Merriam
K. Newsham
J. ‘O'Rourke
Ry Peterson
A. Piper
R. Reynolds
P. Sweeney
H. Thatcher
F. F. Walther
G. White
D. Donnelly
Laura Diggs
Lester Diggs
M. Nichols
Two Deaths at Anderson and Maynard Funeral Notices
John Anderson of Acton Center and Anna Maria Seppala of Maynard died recently. Seppala, 68, born in Finland, lived in Maynard 43 years and is survived by her husband and children. Funeral services were held at the Finnish Congregational church in Maynard with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery Acton. Anderson, of Hayward Read Acton Center, died last Sunday morning. his funeral was held in the afternoon with Rev George Koponen officiating. He leaves a wife and several children. one daughter is hospitalized recovering from appendicitis. Also noted: a food sale hosted by Nellie Berry and the 441 clubs to support Camp Ashby. a baseball game between West Concord’s Harvey Wheeler School and Lincoln was canceled. West Concord hosts a rival Concord at Rideout Playground. Janet Stevens caught a 16 1/4 inch brook trout weighing 1 lb 3.4 oz near her Lowell Road home.
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Maynard
Ie Anna Maria Seppala
John Anderson
Ward Road
Acton Centre
Chu Einard
Fe ‘George
Koponga
Cory
Burtal
Ada
Miss O "Seppala
Finland
Hayward
Acton Center
Emerson Hospital
Legislature Moves Bedford Airport Funding Amid Debate
In Boston on May 7 the legislature considered Bedford land funding for an airport project tied to Civil Aeronautics, with Governor and Senate leaders pushing for a state controlled site. Federal grants totaling 229000 were allocated for airport improvements, including Norwood Bedford Beverly plans, to bolster military aviation and future state air infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
Reland
Bedford
Aspen
Saltonstall
Sudbury
Civil Aeronautics “Adihinneanon
Angler L. Goodwin
Senate
Christian .A. Herter
House
Ways and Means
Marlboro
Maries Hudson
Berlin
Itaryaffairs
Detean Mie Oc Ag
Si Gieronautica
Hervey F. Law
Civil Aeronautics) Administration
Civil Aeronautics Administrations
Wak
Ahaa
Navy
Ft. Commerce
Ft. Dhe
Head St
Norwood
Beverly
Lam
Stan
Assabet Mills to raise pay ten percent for 2000 employees
Maynard reports that Assabet Mill workers, about 2000 in number, will receive a ten percent pay increase effective Monday May 12. The 16th largest woolen mill in the world continues operating at full capacity across three shifts and covers contracts with American Woolen Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assabet Mills
Maynard Mill
Maynard
Assabet
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Harold Cahoon
Handlwae
Jing
Mars
Bedford Street
Jour- Nashua
New Hampshire
Camp
Edna Price
Berkeley Studio
Ernest O. ‘Nichols
Charles H. Towle
Concord Girls
Ee Stantes
First Parish Church
A.R.C
Reon
Jon von
Moran
Anderson
Anna’ ‘Seppale
Nellie
F Berry
Stow Street
Dennis
S Horne
Thoreau Street
Camp Ashby
Harvey Wheeler School
Lincoln
Janet Stevens
Brooke Stevens
Lowell , Road
Manning
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