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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1924

Page

3

Middlesex School Eight Wins Narrow Victory on Mile Course

The Middlesex School eight defeated Harry Freedman Smith's crew by a half length in a tight race on the mile course, finishing in 3m 47.35s. Lineup included Fox stroke, Harkness No.7, Pritchard 4, Captain Lord 3, Lee bow, with coxswain Smith guiding the boat.

Middlesex School Yeas Freedman Smith Harry Lesex Fox Harkness Pritch Lord Lee York Bow Smith Coxawain N H Halls Clarke Johnson Pierce Packard Huntley Gould

Exeter First Fours Rowing Close at 2m44s

Exeter First Four and Second Four crews competed on a half mile course. Exeter First Four won by a length in 2 minutes 44 and 6 sixteenths seconds, with notable performances from L W 9 A J Franchiaco and R Y Bartlet as coxswain. Dr Cyrus Richardson, pastor emeritus of Nashua’s First Congregational Church, was reported somewhat improved after a Sunday illness.

Middlesex School Osred Exeter Columbia Unty Bow L. W A. J. Franchiaco W. Settonstall Cyrus Richardson Nashua N.H

Two Fires Tuesday In Concord Auto Farm House Sheds

Concord fire crews respond to two fires Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. First fire at 32 Bedford Street started by overheated kitchen stove causing little damage. Seconds later a shed blaze near James C Ferguson home on Walden Street forced family from house. shed destroyed with about 600 dollars loss.

Concord Box 17 Patrick F. Carson Bedford Street Box 52 James C. Ferguson Walden Street Ferg

Trinity Church Concord Announces Spring Schedule

Trinity Church Concord Mass lists Ascension Day Holy Communion at 9 a.m. on May 29 and a June 1 Sunday timetable with Holy Communion at 8:30 and 11:00, Church School at 10:00, Junior Auxiliary on June 5 and Boy Scouts on June 6. Early Communion shifts 8:30 a.m. from June 1 to October 1 to allow rector to attend St Annes Lincoln at 9:30.

Concord Mass Smith O. Dexter Boy Scouts St. Annes Church Lincoln

First Church of Christ Scientist Monument Square Concord

Services held Sundays at 10 45 and Wednesdays at 7 45 feature testimonies of Christian Science healing. Sunday school serves pupils up to twenty at 10 45. A reading room within the church offers literature for reading borrowing or purchase daily 2 to 5 pm except Sundays and holidays. All are invited to attend and use the room.

First Church of Chrst Scientist Monument Square Concord

Mother on Guest Day at The Wayside

The Ol North CAR society met at The Wayside on Lexington Road Concord the home of Mrs Fred Wintz last Saturday. Mary Horton MacDonald spoke of the Washington Congress and her trip to Ellis Island New York Harbor where CAR workers aid immigrant children in detention. A box of articles to the windgarden is being sent this week. After the meeting fifty members and guests enjoyed refreshments on the decorated piazza served by Mrs Fred Wintz and assisted by Elizabeth Smith Ela Robinson and Eleanor Gordon.

Ol North P Aociety Wivyattie Lexington Road Concord Fred Wintz Mary Horton MacDonald Washington Congress Car Els Island N.Y Windgarten Society Amie Fred Wints Elizabeth Smith Ela Robinson Eleanor Gordon

Memorial Exercises at St Bernard’s Cemetery

St Bernard’s church held its annual memorial services at the cemetery central driveway. Rev Michael P. Maton and Rev Henry J Ryn offered prayers and tribute to the dead. Div 56 ACH decorated fourteen members and two Hib erians with ceremonies led by James J Byrne. Concord Council K of C. decorated about twenty five graves with Grand Knight Michael J Dee presiding. The committee was Thomas J McGaun chairman, Harry Carroll and Edward J Flavin.

St. Bernard’s Church St. Bernard's Cemetery Michael P. Maton Henry J Ryn James J Byrne Michael J Collins Michael Hopkins Edward Flannery Concord Council K of C Michael J Dee Thomas J. McGaun Harry Carroll Edward J. Flavin

Icehouse Fire Destroys Sandy Pond Structure

An icehouse owned by H. D Croeby on Sandy Pond road was destroyed by fire Sunday morning with a loss of 5000 for the building and ice. The cause is unknown but believed to be incendiary.

H. D Croeby Sandy Pond Road

Children’s Day at Concord Clubhouse Delights Young Visitors

Children gathered Saturday at the Concord Country Clubhouse for an afternoon marked by a magician’s show for kids. A golf tournament was postponed because of high winds.

Concord Country Club

Old Concord Post GAR Sunday Service Attended by Local Figures

The Sunday service at Flirst Parish church was attended by the Old Concord Post GAR under George F. er and J Mansfied post 158 AL with commander George L. Prescott. Lieutenant Tachney led the MNGQ unit along with Roy Scouts and American Legion Auxiliary led by Mrs W Eugene Marie Fosa. Reverend Loren B. Macdonald delivered an address and prayers were offered by Rev M J and Rev Benjamin R Bulkeley. Music was provided by the choir under Mrs. Harry F. Smith Jr.

OLD Concord Concord Post Gar Flrst George F.er George L.prescott Tachney Roy Scouta Amercan Legion Auxilary Mies Eugene Marie Fosa Loren B. Macdonald Benjamin R Bulkeley Mra Hary F. Smith, Jr

World War Tablet Dedication Honors Fallen and Volunteers

Thousands attended the dedication of a World War tablet at a Massachusetts town venue. The program listed service members from multiple units, including the 26th and 79th Divisions and the Italian Army, with veterans' ceremonies at North Bridge and around Monument Square. The event concluded with a poem by Rev. Benjamin R. Bulkeley and a reception at Veterans' Building.

Benjamin R Bulkeley Simmons

Concord High Baseball Schedule Highlighted By Regional Matches

Concord High faces Fitchburg High at Fitchburg Friday, Milford High visits Concord Saturday, Maynard hosts June 4, Waltham visits June 6, and Middlesex travels to Newport to play St. George's School Saturday.

Concord High School Fitchburg Milford High Concord Maynard Waltham Middlesex Newport St. George's School

Concord High students showcase nursing theme exhibit

A Concord High pageant featured Vera Brooks and other students sharing nurse training experiences. The program highlighted nurse roles and field preparations during the event, detailing the students' practice in different nursing branches.

Concord High Bedava Hieger Vicogeeseae Pet Sclenael Misa Vera Brooks

Memorial Day Observance Program by Old Concord Post 180

Memorial Day events led by Commander George F Wheeler include a May 20 gathering at First Parish Meeting House with lunch served by women. A 2:00 pm parade forms at the Veterans Building featuring leaders and units from 182nd Mass N.G. to Concord Independent Battery, Boy Scouts, and U.S.W.V. After wreath placements and Roll Call, colors are lowered at the Liberty Pole, with supper for the James J Manafield Post and wreaths supervised by Mrs Philip A Davis.

George F. Wheeler Old Concord Ee Ae First Parish Veterans Building Prank Mn N. Prescott N.G. Bond W. L. Cushing Mann N.G John C. Dolan Boy Scouts R. Parker Dudley Concord Independent Battery Charles B. Johnson James J. Manafield Philip A. Davia

Concord Knights of Columbus Testimonial Dinner Honors Bazaar Helpers

K O C entertains at a testimonial supper and entertainment Monday night praising women and friends who aided Grand Bazaar success. Captain Michael J. Dee presided, John H. Goulding expressed thanks, Edward F. Loughlin MC. The program featured The Star Spangled Banner, vocal solos, Highland Fling, duets, dances, and performances by Gladys Graham and Loretta Dee. Middlesex School and Pomfret School rowers competed on Bateman's Pond Saturday, ending the season. Firemen were called to a brush fire near Frank Williams hand in White Pond district with limited damage.

Concord Council Knights of Columbus Michael J. Dee John H. Goulding Edward F. Loughlin

Interest in New Postmaster Appointment

Considerable interest surrounded the selection of a new postmaster as Reta N Prescott of Monument Street and Herbert B Hosmer of Elm Street sat Civil Service exams in April. A report on candidate standings lists them prominently after interviews by investigators during their visit.

Rete N. Prescott Monument Street Hrbert B. Hosmer Elm Street Civil Service

Walden Chapter Royal Arch Masons Meet at Temple

Walden R A Chapter gathered at the Temple near Iver. N How led the committee and a supper was served at 7 pm. The ExSerie G Ch rendered a portion of the program.

Walden R. A Walden Royal Arch Masons Temple, Neark Iver N. How

Pasa a see a copleante aes e oe Monday

The text fragment mentions Monday with away context but provides no clear events, names, or places. The readable items suggest a schedule note or partial notice lacking actionable details.

Keyes Announces Candidacy for Massachusetts House Seat

John M. Keyes declared his bid to represent the district in the Massachusetts House, seeking to succeed retiring Speaker B. Loring Young at term’s end.

John M. Keyes Massachusetts House B. Loring Young

Boy Scouts Honor George F Masterton Jr

The Fitchburg and Concord Boy Scouts will place a marker and wreath on the grave of George F Masterton Jr at 10 30 AM Thursday in Concord. A whist party will be held in Wibermanhal Thursday for the benefit of the Deum Corp of Div 56 AOH.

Fitchburg Boy Scouts Concord George F Masterton Jr Concord Boy Scouts Wibermanhal Deum Corp

Concord Junction Briefs and Local Notices

Mr and Mrs Richard Dee and daughter visit Mrs Dee's mother Mrs I G King. R M Prentiss is recovering after an accident when an axe cut his hand requiring five stitches. Concord Junction Union Club defeats East Saugus in twilight game set for Thursday. Miss Kathryn Allen to wed Edward R Brown at Cheatham NY on June 7 at noon. Local women who helped at the Knights of Columbus carnival were guests at Monument Hall Monday night.

Mra Richard Dee Mitele Springfield Mra. Dee Mise Kathryn. Allen Edward R. Brown Cheatham N. Y Mise Allen Knight of Columbus Concord Cownell Monument Hall

Church Field Day Plans Culminating Event Set

A meeting at Help of Christians Church basement planned the coming Field Day to be held at Concord Junction Playground on Saturday June 28. Rev Edward J MacLaughlin chairs the event with Rev Joseph P Mahar treasurer and Miss Regina C Connell secretary.

Help of Christians Church Concord Junction Edward J. MacLaughlin Joseph P. Mahar Regina C. Connell Fred Lawton Mary Garvey Mra

Grange Meeting Highlights Roast Beef Supper

A regular meeting featured degree work and a notable roast beef supper prepared by Mrs. W. J. Crossley. Tableaux in the third degree directed by Mrs. Linnie Hodgdon drew praise for their beauty.

W. J. Crossley Linnie Hodgdon

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