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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1931

Page

3

Wedding set for Wes Bilis and Dor o thy Loughlin in Concord

The engagement and June 6 wedding of Miss Dorothy Loughlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward F Loughlin of West Concord to Fred M Bilis of Bridgton Maine formerly of Medford Tufts College football captain and quarterback two years ago will take place at Our Lady of Concord rectory. Loughlin, a Jackson College student and field hockey captain, is president of Alpha Xi Delta and the All Around Club. Bilis, Tufts alumnus and former Medford High four letter athlete, will serve as best man.

Concord Dorothy Loughlin Edward F. Loughlin Main Sti West Concord Fred M. Bilis Bridgton Maine Medford Miss Loughlin Ellis Concord High School Jackson College Alpha Xi Delta Jackson Central Middlesex Harvard Ernest W. Ellis West Medford Tufts College Tufts Tufte Bridgton, Me Delta Upstion

Marlboro Dance Recital Draws Large Pastime Hall Crowd

Pupils of Mrs Bertha Berke Galvin numbering over 160 performed last night in Pastime Hall in their annual dance recital. Solo and ensemble numbers in costumes received praise and flowers were given to many dancers. Miss Alice Morse and sewing pupils appeared in gowns made under their direction with music by Harry Armour and his orchestra.

Musketaquid Sports Club Wins Skeet Match in Concord

In West Concord on Saturday the Musketaquid Sportsmen’s Club defeated Wellesley Skeet Club 213 to 166 in a Massachusetts Skeet Shooting League match. Individual scores show Wellesley’s Phil Bache 23 25 48 and Wiswall 20 43, Temple 23 24 47. Musketaquid’s Macone posted a perfect 25 in the open 25 bird shoot with Foss close behind.

Musketaquid- Sportaman Wellesley West Concord A.W. Flacone Deivis PB. Bean Phil’ Bache HH. Wiswall Pr. Wiswall C.temple L. Moulten Augustine W. Macone Percy R. Foss Isaac Langille William Foss

Concord Fifth at Needham in Track Meet

Concord finished fifth with 13 34 points at the Needham Interscholastic Track Meet. Hanley won the half mile, Hansen tied for first in high jump with Woodruff of Needham, and Cook tied for fifth in pole vault. Fairhaven High led with 34 points, Needham 27, Belmont 17, Ellesley 15, David Prouty 11.75, Milton 11.

Fom Hanley Needham Hansen Woodruff Cook Concord Fairhaven High Belmont Ellesley David Prouty Milton

Tea Service Highlights Nited Thank Offering at Trinity Parish

A tea in Trinity Episcopal Church parish house was hosted by Mrs. Garry with the Thank Offering proceeds. Mrs. G Winthrop Lee and Mrs. Walter K. Shaw served. Miss Yoshi Tokunaga of Japan, a Boston University student, spoke. Japanese decorations were arranged by Mrs. G Hayden Whitney and Mrs. William Butrick, and Mrs. Henry H. Fay entertained Miss Tokunaga at her Moment Street home Friday evening.

Trinity Episcopal Church Garry

Conflict over women's fascist attire looms in Rome

In Rome on May 27 tensions rise between the Italian government and the Vatican amid charges of intimidation and violence by church and fascist groups. A Vatican pronouncement was expected against Mussolini’s regime ordering immediate formation of women's fascist groups to parade in a uniform of breeches black stockings a black shirt and an alpine hat.

Rome Italy Vatican Pius XI Moussolini

Harvey Wheeler West Concord Triumphs Over Acton Junior High

The Harvey Wheeler West Concord school nine edged Acton Junior High 3 to 2 in a lively Thursday afternoon game.

Harvey Wheeler-West Concord Acton

First Communion at Our Lady Help of Christians West Concord

Eighty eight children received their first Holy Communion at the 8 30 a m Mass led by Rev Edward F Ryan D D with benediction. The May procession followed on church grounds at 3 p m with the crowning of the Blessed Virgin. Miss Helen Thornton queen crowned the Virgin.

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church West Concord Edward F. Ryan Helen Thornton Miss Thornton Fr. Ryan Lier Donahue

Division 44 Ladies Auxiliary plans memorial exercises

Division 44 Ladies Auxiliary met at Monument hall with Miss Katherine Hayes presiding. A committee led by Mrs. Morley Powers and Lynch will organize the memorial at St Bernard's cemetery next Sunday at 2 30 with a cemetery procession and plant at each departed member's grave. A whist party followed with prizes awarded to Miss Battles first, Mrs Hartnett second, and Mrs Hayes consolation.

Aftcient Order of Hibernians Monument Hall Katherine Hayes Hannah Morley James Powers Annie Lynch St. Bernard’s Cemetery Annie O'Connell Mary Battles Richard Hartnett Annie Hayes

Engagement Tea Honors Miss Margaret Leland Thompson Brings Notice

Southboro society notes a tea in honor of Miss Margaret Leland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas F. Leland, and her engagement to William Leland Thompson Jr. of Troy New York. Margaret, a Windsor School graduate, Junior League and Vincent Club member, will join Harvard as a junior, while Thompson, a varsity crew member, is active in several clubs.

Southboro Chas. F. Leland Margaret Leland William Leland -Thompson Jr William Leland Thompson Troy New York Leland Windsor School Vincent Club Harvard College Thompson

Plan For Celebration of George Washington Bicentennial 1932

The George Washington Bicentennial Commission outlines a national, multi state celebration from February 22 to November 24 1932. It calls for local programs nationwide including pageants plays and festivals tied to Washingtons life and work with officials forming commissions and committees. The commission will provide literature and guidance upon request from organizations and institutions nationwide.

George Washington United States Commission Washington The Republic United States Washington Building Washington, DC

Memorial Day Observance at Acton High School

The program for Acton Memorial Day observance includes hymns prayers and poems. Rev Roy Thompson and a World War veteran give addresses. The High School chorus and various school groups perform singing and recitations.

South Acton Acton High School Roy Thompson Boxhboro America Home Road the Immortals Flanders Field Acton Center

Marlboro Teams Represent Assabet Valley League Meeting

Officials of the Assabet Valley baseball league met in Gleasondale to plan the season opening. Marlboro, BBA, Marlboro City Team, Maynard Town, and Concord Town were represented with word from Hans Town and Clinton Turners that plans would be satisfactory. Arthur Robbing and Frank Churchill were named league directors. Andrew A. Flagg of Marlboro named secretary. Don Lent of Maynard High will draw up the schedule.

Marlboro Assabet Valley Baseball League Gleasandale BBA Marlboro City Maynard Concord Arthur Robbing Frank Churchill Gleasondale Andrew A. Flagg Don Lent Maynard High School Fane Sture

Public Hearing on Tree Removal in Hudson

The selectmen will hold a public hearing Friday at 8 p.m. to consider a petition by Tree Warden Earl Kathan for removing three trees in front of 11 and 13 Rice Street.

Hudson Earl Kathan

Veterans march out escorted by young veterans

Pupils of the schools will stand until the veterans depart then file out as usual after the Isaac Davis Post G A BR parade.

Isaac Davis Post G. A. BR

Fenn School Commencement and Fathers' Day Plans

Roger C. Fenn headmaster of the Fenn School announces the Commencement program. Fathers and Sons Day will be held June 3 with a ball game between the students and their fathers. A piano recital is set for Thursday afternoon. Graduation exercises are scheduled for Friday morning June 6 with seven graduates and speaker Frederick Winsor of Middlesex School.

Roger C. Fenn Fenn School Wediual Fathers’ and Sons Aill Frederick Winsor House of Middlesex School

Card of Thanks for Isaac Davis Post bereavement

Masonic cranernltn Sears of the Isaac Davis Post G A R Edwarde Quimby Post AL and other organizations and friends express deep appreciation for kindness service and sympathy given during bereavement. Alla Hesselton Drew and family

Masonic Cranernltn Sears Isaac Davis

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