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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1917

Page

7

Concord Junction Sermons and Youth Activities Planned

Alfred W Stone pastor of Concord Junction announces morning worship at 10 46 with a sermon series on life stages. Mrs W Conant to sing at 12 noon. Primary and junior departments hold special exercises, with Intermediates and Seniors in Endeavor groups and topics Motives That Can Life and Devotion to Family. Midweek meeting at 8 30. Social planned May 16 with patriotic entertainment in the vestry. Everyone invited.

Alfred W Stone W. Conant Veryone

Annual Reunion of Help of Istians Promises Musical Program

The annual reunion set for Friday of next week will feature a minstrel show following a general plan of recent productions. Jokes and songs will be introduced by parcels, with Colonial orchestra providing the music. Advance ticket sales are strong, drawing guests from Concord and May rd, with seating for local attendees.

Spe Wnd Concord Mayrd

Redyi farm to host May 26 horse show with work horse class

The annual Redyi farm field day and horse show opens entries for all classes on Saturday afternoon May 26. Prizes for pairs and single work horses range from 5 to 2 dollars with blue to white ribbons, no entry fee. Judging emphasizes grooming and overall appearance. harness cleanliness and wagon condition matter. Judges supplied by the Boston Work Horse Relief Association.

Redyi Farm Boston’ Work Horse ‘Relief Association

Tax filing deadline Nears May Fifteenth

The article notes the final date for filing income tax returns is May 15. It emphasizes the approaching deadline and urges taxpayers to complete their filings promptly.

Local Garage Owner Recovered and Back on the Job

The owner of the South Acton garage informs customers he has recovered from a recent illness and is returning to work. The notice urges patrons to resume services and visit the shop as before.

South Acton Adv

Sudbury Woman's Club Elects Committee for Public Safety Link

The Sudbury Woman's Club met at Grange hall on May 2. The club elected a committee to work with Public Safety on conservation and home economics. Mrs. Nathan Perkins, Mrs. Waldo Stone, and Mrs. Nellie Hunt became members. The meeting featured Red Cross relief samples and a plan for weekly community meetings at Whiting hall on child welfare with speakers from Boston. Miss Lois Stiles performed Highland Schottische. Miss Anne Burke gave sketches and dances. Mrs. Stone announced the May 16 annual meeting for officer elections and urged dues payment.

Woman's Club Grange Hall Street Committee On Public Safety Nathan’ Perkins Waldo Stone Nellie Hunt H. H. Rogers Red Cross Mr. Davis Lois Stiles Anne Burke Baker

Merkle Heroics Tug Giants to Pennant Taint

Historic 1908 Polo Grounds game altered the National League race as Merkle failed to touch second base on a disputed play. Cubs won the replay and the title while Merkle faced lifelong criticism yet earned respect for his baseball acumen. Fred Merkle, a Giants star, stayed powered by McGraw through 1913. Homer Baker, international half mile champion, suffered a severe left shoulder injury in subway mishap, jeopardizing his racing prospects.

Charles H. Ebbets Brooklyn Fred Markie Chicago Merkle Giants Cubs Polo Grounds McCormick Bridwell Ordine Johnny Byers Pittsburgh Hank O’day Emslie O'Day Emilie Slagle Jimmy Hyers New York O’day Pulliam National League Detroit McGraw Fred Napoleon Plageman Lew McCarty Watertown Wis Homer Baker Homer Baker Aero

Inter-City Bowling League Banquet Honors Champions

The Inter-City Bowling League annual banquet at Masonic Hall honored the Y M C A champions of the year with prize money totaling 50 dollars. John Killowen led individuals with a 185 three string total while Ed Billet took the 351 three string pinfall prize. The event featured a large meal, songs, and tributes from captains and members.

Masonic Hall Fritz Anderson Middlesex James Boulden America Thos. Murray Co. I John ‘Killowen A. Ov Hy A.O. ‘Hs James ‘Hoar Charles Turnbull Speck White South Acton Robert Jones Hagles William ‘Hines Ed Sox Teving Frank Sheridan Albert Murphy Cott

Won bury game as M H 8 defeats Alpha Sigma Mu

Marsden and O'Brien starred for M H 8 in a Concord match as Marsden struck out 14 and O'Brien made 19 putouts with four runs scored. Wood led visitors with three of four hits and the game proceeded with solid pitching and fielding.

M. H Alpha Sigma Mu Club Concord Alpha Sigma Mu H. S Marsden O’brien Wood M. H.S Jamieson Pakkenen Courtney Denniston Jonés' Ib Maley Garlick I Cullinane Lynch Kennedy Rf Christofeon Kennnedy Bast Stalen Pakkanen Jones W. Wood Smith Hemenway Stig Kennie Wetherbee Kennedy Ledgard J. J. Hilferty

Maynard to Join Central Mass Cricket League Schedule

Maynard will field a team in the Central Mass cricket league this year. The opening game is May 30 at South Barre against Maynard. Matches continue with Worcester on June 23 in Worcester and June 16 at Fitchburg. July 4 hosts South Barre at Maynard and July 7 sees Maynard at Fitchburg.

Maynard Central Mass

Bathday Disrupts Local High School Baseball Schedule

Bathday stirred chaos in local sports with Concord and Chelsea high games halted at Chelsea. The Concord high second nine versus Maynard high first team at Concord was postponed. Groton high meets Middlesex school Saturday at Concord.

St. Marks Defeats Middlesex In Opening Series Game

St. Mark's school nine of Southboro beat Middlesex 7 to 5 at Concord in the first game of the annual two game series. St. Mark's second team won 9 to 5 against Middlesex second team at Southboro.

St. Mark’s Southboro Middlesex Concord

Middlesex Rowing Teams Prep for Exeter Races on Saturday

Under Faculty Rowing Coach Dr. R. H. Howe Jr. the Middlesex school oarsmen began training in fours last week. The second four raced the Boston College High School crew at Bateman's Pond Saturday, with next Saturday's events pitting the first and second fours against Exeter Academy's first and second fours.

R. H. Howe Jr Middlesex School Boston College High School Bateman‘’s Pond Exeter Academy

Middlesex School Wins Narrow Under Drizzle in Boston Race

In a drizzling contest Middlesex School third class crew easily won a half mile race from Boston College High School, finishing four lengths ahead of the Bavemen at Bateman’s Pond. Time recorded was three minutes 27 seconds. On May 12 Concord High School travels to Waterstown to play the high school and, next Wednesday, faces Clinton High School.

Middlesex School Boston College High School Bateman’s Pond Boston Bavemen Concord High Waterstown Clinton High

Cuban Players Draw Heavy Interest From Major Leagues

A long list shows Cuban athletes being signed by many U S clubs for the coming season. Armando Marsani and Angelo Aragon are among outfielders and infielders joining St Louis New York teams as captains of a broad recruitment drive across leagues.

Havana Eatin Armando Marsani St. Louis Mike Gonzales Angelo Aragon New York Joe Odrigues Merito Acosta Washington Manuel Cueto Cincinnati Tomas Romanach Emilio Palmero Louisville Adolfo Luque Pedro Dibut Milwaukee Fidelio Hungo Minneapolis Jacinto Calvo San Francisco Rafael Almeida Utility Montreal Oscar Muerto Wilkéesbartre Ramion Gov New Hades

Cubs Establish Recruiting Station At Season Opener

The Chicago National League team opened the season with players wearing uniforms bearing an emblematic American flag on one sleeve. A recruiting station was set up at the baseball park to accommodate patrons who wish to enlist in the army.

Cubs

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