Mincord Track Team Triumphs in Fourth Meet
The Concord High track team, aided by sprinter Flannery, defeated Bel at Emerson Playground to win four of 10 events. Joon Cunningham led scoring with 14 points creating wins in the 200 and 220 yard dashes while Robinson claimed the mile. Downing starred in pole vault and the 880 yard relay team of Belmont edged Concord for a runner up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acord
Flannery
Concord High i
Trac
Bel Ihe Emerson Playground
Joon Cunningham
John Robin
Culkins
Nam
Lapham
Hersey
Bartolo
Robinson
Peck
Jams
Ham
Olson
Downing
Higgins
Cal
Kelley
Loring
Odde
Sturgis
Hatfield
Hewins
Cunningham
Rockett
Lannigan
Williams
Belmont
Gahan
Concord
Sullivan
School Committee Votes Unanimous on Major Building Plan
The School Committee approves fast tracked construction at the town High School and Peter Bulkeley site. The plan includes a new 8 room addition with two exits on the second floor, a heated expansion, and a 400 seat auditorium with a lunchroom and kitchen. Total expenditure estimated at 315 196 dollars with bids from Dacey and Tibbetts of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchard
Gian
Bur- L. Vrai
BH. Whictemore
C. Haydel Whitey
W. McGrath
Peter Bulkeley
Schooi
Toouls Wulen
Tront
Mmerson
Im.merson
Ripley
Dacey and Tibbetts of
Boston
Mass Sale of Household Goods in Concord
Mass. Auction notice for May 27 1929 at 1 30PM by H B Joslin at 1 Lexington St Concord selling household furniture beds rockers bureaus dining cabinet desks refrigerator pictures dishes kitchen utensils and other articles cash terms auctioneer A Finigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
H. B. Joslin
Lexington Street
Concord
A. Finigan
Auction of antiques and modern furniture at Littleton Depot
Auction in Littleton Massachusetts on May 25 1929 at 10 am lists household effects of the late Mhey of Littleton including Nashoba fruit pack modern furniture kitchen range oak chairs bureaus desks books pics and fan signed items. The sale features mahogany sleigh bed tables chairs mirrors and various end tables along with glass china and other assorted items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ntique
Modern
Littleton Depot
Mass
Mhey
Littleton
Ted
Stray Dog Licensing Urged in South Acton
Chief Foley reports rising complaints about stray and unlicensed dogs. Genses are due and all dogs must be licensed and wear collars with the license and owner's name. owners urged to attend to this matter immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Foley
Auction Sale Of Household Furnishings In Lexington
John A. Finigan announces an auction for John Bingham at Cedar Street Lexington on Friday May 31 1929 at 10 30 am. The complete home furnishings include living room and dining sets brass beds sewing machine radio and kitchen items plus garden tools and garage articles. Sale is cash with no reserve and regardless of weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bingham
Cedar Street
Lexington
Mass
Town Board Urged to Reject Edison Bid for Concord Plant
Boston and Worcester Railway head Roger W Babson offers $600,000 to buy the Concord municipal light plant and promises to route power at about one cent per kilowatt hour cheaper than Edison rates. He urges delaying bids to June 30 and seeks to open competition, with Babson guaranteeing $600,000 if Edison withdraws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clowe
We Boston
Worcester Street Rallway Co
Edison
Voncord and
Viciory
Robert W Babson
Boston & Worcester
Concord Municipal Lighting
The
Sun
Edison Co
Babson
Concord
Bobson
Roger W. Babson
Finance Committee
John W. Mara
Eiison Company
Edison Company
Death of Maynard man in river plunge during mill project
Maynard Joseph Henshaw age 66 slipped while walking home near the Assabet River construction site between Maynard and Stow. He plunged about 25 feet into the river and disappeared under the water as workers looked on. A local boatman saw him surface once before he sank. Chief Parke of Saver ward fire department and Lowney of Maynard recovered the body about two hours later. He is survived by a sister in Maynard. Funeral Wednesday at the Staples home with burial at Brookside cemetery. He was born in Lancashire and worked at Assabet Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Joseph Henshaw
Siow
Henshaw
Lowney
Maynar
John Staples
Stow
Ralph Barker
Sam Acton Congregational Church
Brookside
Lancashire
England
Assabet Mills
Garside
Concord Elks Observe Mother's Day and Plan Convention Delegates
Concord Lodge of Elks held a Mother's Day service led by Exalted Ruler William Graham Murray. William E. Earle spoke as principal. Delegates and alternates to the State Convention at Pittsfield were chosen. Flag Day was set for June 16 and a committee was named. The AHS class of graduates set June 13 for an outing at Salisbury Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
May
Concord Lodge of Elks
Hils Hall
William Graham .Murray
William E. Earle
Massachusetts State Elks’ Association
Lowell George
Joseph Dee
Ivan D Servais
Pittsfield
Harold I. Wellington
Edward F. Cox
John H. Adams
Charles Robinson
John J. Fallon
Edward W. Sheehan
Louis J. McCaffrey
A. H S&s
Salisbury Beach
Concord power pricing proposal to Edison Company
In a series of correspondence Boston Worcester and New York Street Railway Co outlines options for Concord. If Concord keeps transmission lines it should receive a wholesale price for power by June 30. The plan relies on the company’s own generating station and intercommunication with multiple sources for reliable service. Signed by Paul T. Babson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Edison Company
damaged Alcott Elm collapses in Concord storm
A May 22 Concord storm toppled one of two famous Alcott elms on Lexington Road, damaging the house and a neighboring shade tree. The 300 year old tree split about 50 feet long while a strong south wind and thunderstorm raged, with 50 plus degree temperature swings reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
New England
Alcott
Lexington Road
Louisa May
Alcott House
Potter Street
Cottage Ne
Maynard Spring Recital by Miss Somerville Pupils
The first Spring Recital by pupils of dancing instructor Miss Charlotte Somerville will be staged Tuesday night May 28 at Co operative hall. Maynard O Malley's orchestra will provide the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Somerville
Maynard
O'Malley
Past Masters Night at Concord Grange and Music Festival
Concord Grange No 150 held a Past Masters Night with past masters leading the ritual in Ellis Hall. Arthur F. Adams directed. Separate event featured Concord High pupils Rosemary Sheehan Velma Henman George Walker Joseph Bartolomeo and Henry Helsher performing in a large orchestral concert by the New England Music Festival at Symphony Hall on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Grange No. 150
Ellis’ Hall
The
Grange
Arthur F. Adams
Mise Rosemary Sheehan
Velma Henman
George Walker
Joseph Bartolomeo
Henry Helsher
Concord High
Symphony Hall
New England Music Festival
Truck Falls Into Assabet River During Bridge Work
A construction truck with a shovel toppled into the Assabet River while backing into position for Russell's bridge. The vehicle disappeared beneath the water and will require engineering effort to recover from the river bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell’s
Assabet
Roosevelt School to Host Educational Week and Parent Meetings
Maynard May 22 Educational Week at Roosevelt School invites parents to visit May 27–31 to view student drawing and writing work with a special Memorial Day observance on May 29. A parent conference follows from 2:30 to 3:30, aiming to strengthen home school cooperation. Awards of honorable mention go to students including Alice Lindgren Sylvia Katvala Jane Tobin and Richard Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt School
PCA
Alice Lindgren
Sylvia ‘Katvala
Jane Tobin
Richard Lambert
Agnes Anderson
Florence Lacroix
Irene Dudzinski
Irene Oine
Pauline Foster
Claire Wainioup
Concord Debates Bid to Sell Town Light Plant
Concord weighs a $600 000 bid from an unidentified bidder to sell its light plant. A special commission reports to the town meeting, requiring two thirds approval across two votes, amid public skepticism and warnings from Roger W Babson.
Voters Hold Warrant for Concord Town Meeting
Reports in voters hands on the May 27 Town Meeting warrant. The municipal light plant panel presents considerations favoring a sale with no definite recommendation. The School Building Committee backs a new high school and six room addition to Peter Bulkeley. Civil Service for the Police Department splits two against one in favor. Finance Committee favors authorization of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Discs
Uoteels
Willem
Gaylord
Cummiin
Rovers Yb Goodwin
John W. Mara
Moderavor
B. Parnoam Smith
Suuaon
Dudsson Comipany
Atlu
Beijing
Court House
Concord
Man As Huis See
Portant
Icord
Peter Bulkeley
Civil Service
Police Department
Maynard May 27 Meeting Seeks Sewerage Funding
Maynard voters will gather at Cooperative Hall on Monday May 27 at 7 30 to consider eight articles on the warrant. The key items seek authorization to borrow up to 100000 for sewerage and fund completion of the system. White Pond property purchase 5500 Glendale street property 3500 and school property sales 3000 repairs to Fairfield street additional school and water projects. George Savikosko announces life insurance agency start with John Hancock Mutual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Co‘operative Hall
General Court
Sewerage Committee
Herbert Young
White Pond
Glendale Street
Roosevelt School
Fairfield
Young
Finance Committee
Concord Parent Teacher Association Meeting in Baton Hall
The Concord Parent Teacher Association held a Monday evening meeting at Baton Hall High School with President Mrs Ruth R Wheeler presiding. Officers for the next year were elected: Mrs Lincoln R Soule president Miss Gertrude Rideout vice president Miss Lois A Woodbury secretary Mrs P C Peterson treasurer and Mrs Philip T Flavin and Mrs Earle Parks retained as directors. Superintendent S G Johndroe spoke on his work at the Massachusetts Reformatory and refreshments were served hosted by Mrs Wallace B Conant and Mrs Oscar Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Parent Teacher Association
Baton Hall
Ruth R. Wheeler
Atihudl
Mis
Lincoln R. Soule
Gertrude Rideout
Lois A. Woodbury
P. C. Peterson
Philip Ft.flavin
Stolen cultivator reported on Maynard farm
Arthur Saunders of Great Road Maynard reported to police that a horse drawn cultivator was stolen from a field on his land during the night. It is believed thieves used a truck to remove the implement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Saunders
Great Road
Maynard
Concert Friday at Association hall West Concord
Court Help of Christians Catholic Daughters of America present a concert and dance at Association hall West Concord on Friday evening May 24. Ed Andrews Nautical Gardens orchestra will perform from 8 to 9 and dancing continues until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Help of Christians
Catholic Daughters of America
Association Hall
West Concord
Ed Andrews Nautical Gardens Orchestra
Maynard Crash Injures Family After Car Leaves Road
Leonard Van Vorse, 14 High Street Maynard, loses control on Bolton near Hudson Marlboro Road, crashes into a tree. Mrs William Casey of 251 Road Maynard and three or four children, ages two and five, suffer scalp lacerations and abrasions. Van Vorse and his wife and young son are injured. Casey remains in serious condition at Rich Hospital. police say another vehicle forced Van Vorse off the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Leonard van Vorse
High Street
Bolton Street
Hudson Street
Marlboro
William Casey
James
van Vorse
Leonard van Vorse Jr
Casey
van. Vorse
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Mincord
Star of Victory
Chool Committee
Cord
Duane Cou
Ium
C. Burr
Ury
Tel. Sud
John A. Finigan
Concord Electric Plant
Boston Edison Company
Boston, Worcester
New York
St. B. Co
By Paul T. Babson
Concordians
Municipa Light Plant
Concord Finance Committee
George V. Savikosko
West Street
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Massachusetts
Christian Science
Margaret Murney
Glenn C.S.B
Mother Church
Monument Square
O’malley
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