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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1941

Page

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Berne High School Beats Conears High in Rally

Aided by a strong southeast wind a rough first inning saw Berne High School score four runs on errors and a stolen base to beat Conears High with Atkins pitching until the sixth. Don Dam led a late assault with three hits while Chenoweth and Cameron added two apiece as Berne split the series with Concord, totaling seven errors by the rival.

Yeord Bsex Conears Higherson Atkins O'Neill Wendell P. Raymond Jack Lesex Condon Don Stanton Chenoweth Ameron Hayes Paul Dee Whiffle Jesex Miqilesex Concord Vienoweth Es Neill Hustis Larrabees Horne Twope Lambert Alton Larrabee Flavin George Johnson

Concord Mothers Club Holds May Meeting at Church

The Concord Methodists May gathering at Concord Union Church featured Agnes Olsen presiding. A short play by mothers from the Newton Girl Scout troop, refreshments, and nominations for club officers were noted.

Ord Concord Method Concord Union Church Agnes Olsen Ent Robert Hackett Motharty Not Calking Tive Newton St. Pearson Norman. Johansen N Walker

Leach Addresses Protest at Street Gathering

The event on the Girk-Stout Houst Idea Street drew few attendees as citizens failed to attend a mass meeting. Shedden chaired the session with Prof. Leach of Harvard Law delivering a pretesting talk on the subject, the evening's main feature.

Ord Steehoe Shedden Prof. Leach Harvand Lawdans

Married in ceremony at Billerica

Thelma W Bidora Thoresen daughter of Carl M Thoresen West Concord and Stillman H Johnson of South Acton former Groton were wed at the Congregational church in Billerica Center. Rev J Harold Dale officiated at 3 30 pm The maid of honor was Louise LeTourneau of Concord NH and best man George Hummer of Concord NH A small reception followed at the bride’s parents home The couple will live on Inside Avenue after a wedding trip The bride attended Concord Schools and the groom worked in West Concord at Garnett Mill

West Concord Thelma Wbidora Thoresen Carl M Thoresen Hillside Avenue Stillman _Hdawin Johnson South Acton Groton Congregational Billerica Center J. Harold Dale Black Thoregen Louise LeTourneau Concord New Hampshire Johnson George Hummer Concord New Hampshire Avenue Conco Garnett Mi West Concord

Funeral service for David B Mehan of Water Town

Concord observes a high mass and requiem for David B Mehan who died May 4 at 145 Galen Street. Rev. Walter A Quinlan led the service at St Bernard's Church with burial at St. Bernard Cemetery. Mehan, a former resident and war veteran, was laid to rest after the ceremony.

Concord David B. Mehan Watertown Galen Street Walter A Quinlan St. Bérnard’s ‘Church

Concord High Falls 3 0 to Needham

Concord coach Al Gook's Red and White suffered their second shutout of the season and a fifth defeat. Needham pitcher Lefty Hersey allowed only two singles as Concord produced erratic hitting. Woodward Blocher pitched well for Concord but received little run support. Concord hosts Emerson playground Friday afternoon.

Concord al Gook White Diamond Needham Hersey Herby Blodget Jimmy Condon

Engagement of Catherine Burke and Lt John Algeo announced

The engagement of Miss Catherine Burke of West Newton to Lieutenant John T Algeo of North Lincoln is announced by the Burke family. Lt Algeo is stationed with a federal training unit at Camp Edwards. The wedding is planned for June 7 at St Bespard's Church in West Newich.

Concord Catherine Burke Edward J Burke West Newton John T Algeo John Algeo North Lincoln Algeo Cancer Company Hill Edwards St Bespard’s Wast Newich

Local Police Chief Appoints New Town Official and Forces

Chief William G. Ryan announces promotion of a longtime employee, adding 28 uniformed personnel including 18 specials with police privileges. Carlisle born town clerk candidates are noted, with backgrounds in football and semi pro baseball, plus engineering training.

William G. Ryan Hati Witherall Ould Mgt Youngie Carlisle Aeond Hearried Evelyn Peters Weston Carlisle Highland Grammar School Concord High School Concordhé Lowell Road Concord Foss Dopertimne

Funeral services held for Harriet Tolman at Sleepy Hollow Chapel

Funeral services were held Tuesday at Sleepy Hollow Chapel for Harriet Giles Tolman 72 of 53 Lexington Road who died suddenly Thursday night while visiting her niece in Petersham. Widow of Adams Tolman she was a lifelong Concord resident and former custodian of the Concord Antiquarian Society. She helped found the Women’s Parish Association and leaves Sen. Mayo Tolman of West Palm Beach Florida and three grandchildren. An Indian arrowhead collection she and her husband owned was donated to the Concord library. Rev Karl D. Davis of Petersham officiated and cremation followed.

Sleepy Hollow Harriet Giles) Tolman Lexlington Road Ear L L. Davis Petersham Tolman Adams Tolman Concord Antiquarian Society

Concord Middlesex Earn Fifth Win In Private School Diamond Clash

Concord Middlesex notched its fifth win of the season by defeating St Manks of Southboro 12 to 0 at the private school diamond. Jack Stanton previously shut out St Manks 7-0. Middlesex plated all runs in the first ten minutes as Boyce’s events were set for a return engagement this Saturday against Andover seconds at Concord diamond.

Concord Middlesex Diamond St. Mank's Southboro Jack Stanton Ion Boyce Tesents Andover

Elizabeth Lobdell to wed Robert Rodday in Minnesota

Concord Minnesota announces the engagement of Elizabeth Jean Lobdell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Lobdell to Robert John Rodday son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Rodday of 380 Main Street. Elizabeth will graduate this June from the University of Minnesota and is a member of Kappa sorority. Rodday is employed at Hanover.

Concord Ward Lobdell Minneapolis Minnesota Elizabeth Jean. Lobdell Robert John Rodday William A. Rodday Main Street Lobdell University of Minnesota Kappa Sorority Bodday Illing Admin Hanover

Obituary Notes for Mrs. Higgins of West Concord

Frances A on ee Witt known as Mrs. Higgins of West Concord buried at St Bernard's Cemetery. Former grand regent of Catholic Daughters of America Concord Chapter she resigned last November. Survived by husband John Gy a B&M Railroad clerk, son John G Jr a Manhattan College student, daughter Margaret a Harvey Wheeler pupil, mother Mrs. Margaret Waterman, three brothers William Malden Harry Raymond Philadelphia and Kwone Mire Sumner Upton Melrose, sisters Mrs. Denny Mackinnon Stoneham.

Mea Frances A Our Lady Help of Christian Church West Concord St. Bernard’s Higgins Wakefield Mélrose Catholic Daughters of America, Concord John Gy i B. & M. Railroad John G. Jr Manhattan College Margaret Harvey Wheeler School Margaret. Waterman William of Malden Harry Rd. Raymond Philadelphia Pennsylvania Kwoene Mire Sumner Upton Melrose Denny Mackinnon Stoneham

Snows Top Pin League Ends Season With Banquet

Concord reports Snows Top Pin League wraps up with final week play and a banquet scheduled at Elks Hall. The event recognizes winners including last year's champion, with six ahead of the K of C and prize awards planned for next Wednesday.

Jeane League Elks Hall

Middlesex Crew Succumbs to Nobie and Greenough RIVALS

Middlesex varsity rowed at Bateman's Pond last Saturday and lost to Dedham's Nobie and Greenough in the one half mile race. The Middlesex five led most of the way despite a strong headwind before finishing three quarters of a length back in two minutes 58 and 35 seconds. Middlesex won the other two races with first boat Sprague aboard. second boat Munsell and Nagel. third boat Brewer and Dra. Sandback as coxswain. Next Saturday Middlesex faces St. Mark's at Marlboro.

Concord Middlesex Trumibull Winsor Stevens Guard Sprague Munsell Gomer Smith Ibow Nagel Doyle Brewer

Maybees Clinch Ladies Ten Pin Title Showdown

In Concord the Maybees clinched this season's title with a two point win over the Merrymakers as Top-topped the Tagalongs on points. High scorers included Margaret Burke 98 Pegey Clark 98 and Dottie Dee 90. Nancy Burke leads season averages at 87.0.

Concord

Concord Tax Rate Falls to $34.60 as Lowest Since 1924

The Concord tax rate stands at 34.60, the lowest since 1924, reflecting a $2 decrease from last year. Officials cite reduced appropriations and prudent management as the reason for the cut, drawing jubilation from residents.

Concord Concord Folka

Hastings Succumbed to Long Illness at 67

Carlisle Massachusetts obituary notes the death of Charles B Hastings, 67, of Westford Road, after a long illness at Farnham Rest Home, Billerica. Born in Chelsea, he lived in Chelsea and parts of New Hampshire before moving to Carlisle about 20 years ago. He retired from Middlesex School, Concord, due to illness, after nearly 20 years as a printer. He is survived by his wife Mathe Brown Hastings, two brothers Elmer and Walter, four stepdaughters, and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held at Carlisle Congregational Church with burial in Green Cemetery.

Carlisle Hastings Westford Road Billerica Chélsea Chelsea New Hampshire Middlesex School Brown Burton Carlisle Congregational Church Green Isabel W. Warren Chelmsford Pearl Haites Paul F Ewanson Hugene Bearce John Avis

April Report of Emerson Hospital Highlights

Concord Miss Edna Price superintendent of Emerson Hospital reports the monthly summary. Admitted during month 493 and discharged during month 29. TB laboratory tests total 261. Largest number in hospital 29, smallest 14. Daily average 4.5.

Concord Edna D. Price Emerson Hospital Sea Heee Sonta Sonia Ieee

Weekend golf tournaments held at Concord Country Club

Over the weekend Concord Country Club hosted two golf tournaments led by pro Harold Cahoon. Saturday Whitney Cook won the Middlesex Cup with an even score relative to par while players such as Leonard Smith and John W Codding posted several down scores. Sunday John W Codding Jr. won the flag tour finishing 40 feet from the 19th hole with additional close finishes by Humphrey Hosmer and Ralph Piper among others.

Concord Tino Yyith Harold Cahoon Whitney Cook Dzeonard Smith Charles B’ John~ Son Harry S. Cook John’ W Hutchingon Hubert M Wardwell Ralph O ‘Piper Wardewell Andrew H Hepburn R. Julton Johnston C B Johnson Bran Il Fram Nomman' C Spencer

Engagement announced for Sarah Willard Millett to George E. Hall Jr

Concord announces the engagement of Miss Sarah Willard Millett to Mr. George Edward Hall Jr son of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Hall of Dedham. Millett is a graduate of Cambridge School Colby Junior and Bouve Boston School. Hall is a graduate of Anane and Greenough. A $6 plan is mentioned.

Concord Frederick Strickland Millett Sarah Willard Millett George Edward Hall Don G. B. Hall Dedham Canbridge ‘School Colby Hall

Concord Soldier Dies From Fort Devens Motorcycle Crash

Sergeant Robert W Terwilliger of the 101st Cavalry at Fort Devens died of injuries after a motorcycle collision on the Concord Turnpike. Thaddeus W Thomas, also from Devens, survived. both were injured when a car struck them after their bike stalled near the intersection of routes 126 and 2. Terwilliger suffered a fractured skull and broken arm. other details indicate additional concussions.

Concord Robert W. ‘Terwilliger 101St Cavalry Fort Devens Concord ‘Turnpike Terwilliger Thaddeus Wi. Thomas Walden’ Street Grafton

Anderson of Concord Dies at Age 75

James J. Anderson a Concord grocer born in Loiten Norway March 26 1871 came to the United States as a youth. He built a long career in food distribution from Carlisle to Concord purchasing Sanderson's Market in 1913 and serving as its president. He was active in Trinitarian Congregational Church the Corinthian Lodge A M and the Boston Retail Grocer's Association. He is survived by his son Leslie C. Anderson a granddaughter two grandsons a sister Mrs. Rudolph Peterson and a niece Mrs John Webber. Funeral services were held at Trinitarian Congregational Church with burial in Sleepy Hollow cemetery.

Sedegee Market B. Parchag Mess Loiten Norway Carlisle Towle & Kent Main Street Sanderson’s Market Ut Ie Leslie C. Anderson Tresaurer Anderson Trin Congregational Church Corinthian Loge Concord Argo Boston Retail Grocer's Association Leslie. C. Anderson James J. Mansfield American Legion Pauline William David Rudolph Inga M.) Peterson Rephew Peverill O. Pet Legion Cotander Andyneice John Ragna) Webber Andres Thomas Dodd Roger &. Allen John Anderson Paul Larrabee Eliot R. Howard John. R. Hinton Corinthian Lodge

Engagement of Hansen and Nelson Planned in Concord

The engagement of Miss Elizabeth V. Hansen and David L. Nelson is announced by their parents in Concord. No wedding date has been set.

Concord Elizabeth V. Hansen C. Herman Hansen G. Hismore. Street David L. Nelson N. George Nelson Bedford

Needham Minister to Preach Sunday

The Rev. Aigh Mas Osllum of Needham will be the preacher Sunday at Federated Church. A congregational service is planned with a supply pastor.

Needham Hudson Aigh Mas Osllum Ag Service Powerty Federated Church

Two Maynard girls killed in Concord crash on Route Westvale

A 1941 model car driven at high speed struck two motorcycles and another car near Westvale Concord. Three Maynard girls Mary Atkenses Mary Btowaks and Helen, all students or nurses, died or were gravely injured. The driver John Gudzinowicz was injured. Harold Hately and Mund P. Marriang were riding the motorcycles. Police gathered details, the wreckage was cleared, and funeral plans for the deceased were announced. The incident prompted traffic control and a large crowd assembled at the scene.

Helen Pha Tadies I Westvale Weaford Maynard George W Frankes Geist West Concord Barracks GO. Lawrence Ges Acton Petrowsky and Utkewicz MacRae Eee Twombley Cor Carter Gudz Tugene 6 Loupret Lexington Registry of Motor Foster Gudaiowicz Harold Hately Mund P. Marriang Mutty: &Tirrell Concord

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