Long Known Defender of Boston Common Annie Brown Dies
Annie Kimball Brown widow of James B. Brown of Concord died at 50 Pinckney St Boston on Oct 26 at 81.11.14. Active in Boston Common preservation she helped form the Boston Common city and opposed Tremont St widening. Survived by daughter Edith Baker Brown and sister Mary Frances Kimball. Funeral at Boston home with burial at Sleepy Hollow Concord.
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Boston Common
Annie Kimball Brown
Pinckney St
Boston
James B. Brown
Concord
John 5. Kimball
Frances M. Eaton
Mrs. Brown
Old West End
Armory Square
Washington
Cluny
Ure Common
Usia
Boston Commion
Brown
Tremont St
Shraidm Lincoln
Rev
Loren St. McDonald
Holden Wins Net Title at Concord Country Club
Last Saturday at Concord Country Club Ralph Holden won with 75 net on a 93 gross, capturing the full handicap medal. Andrew H Hepburn posted 76 net for runner up while Morgan K Smith led gross with 90. Other scores include Frederick Winsor 91-79 and Morton K Smith 90-86.
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Concord Country Club
Ralph Holden
Andrew H. Hepburn
Gross
Morgan K. Smith
Frederick Winsor
Frederick T. Lower
Morten K. Smith
Gleason Highlights Thoreau Field With Color Photographs
Herbert W. Gleason of Boston spoke at the Unitarian vestry on A field with Henry Thoreau illustrated by color photographs by Mrs Gleason. He praised Thoreau and urged Concord to fund a fireproof building for the Concord Antiquarian Society to house Walter Ricketson’s shanty relics and to finance future lectures.
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Unitarian Church
Herbert W. Gleason
Boston
Mr. Thoreau
Concord
Merrimack
Maine. Woods
Tne
Cape Cod
Ricketson
Concord Antiquarian Society
Cong Church Elects New Officers in Concord
The Trinitarian Congregational Church of Concord names deacons clerk treasurer and various committee heads. Officers include Thomas Todd Thomas Towle and Harrison J. Barrett with roles across pastorate Sunday School and missionary groups. Flower committee is The Triangle club and janitor is Andrew R. Maker.
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The
Trinitarian Congregational Church of Concord
Thomas ‘Todd
Benjamin Mooily
Lars Petersen
Charles H .Towle
Charles H. Towle
Thomas Todd
Thomas Told, Jr
Harrison J. Barrett
Charles R. Borland
Ole O. Thorpe
Henry P. Thorpe
Austin D. MacRae Peveril O. Petersen
Walter G. Dawley
Earle W. Peckham
C F. Whitney
Bessie G. Towle
C. R. Borland
Missionary Association
Mirg Warrarat
the Triangle Club
Andrew R. Maker
Everett Thorpe
Maurice Bigelow
Forrest Whitney
Howard Jacobsen
Back to the Orient Damon Family Arrives in Constantinople
Mr and Mrs Theron J. Damon and their children have reached Constantinople after a 26 day voyage cut short by a hurricane causing steering gear damage. The family, with ties to Concord, plans to reside in Constantinople where Mr Damon serves as executive secretary of the American Chamber of Commerce of Turkey.
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Theron J. Damon
Constantinople
High School Notes Highlight Student Writing Prize
Pauline Robertson won a $3 prize in a short story contest for the Boston Traveler, guided by Mrs A B Pulcifer. The first edition of the Voice was published last Thursday with several good articles. The second team under Coach Earle W Peckham plans further activities.
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Thy. Mies
Pauline Robertson
Boston Traveler
A. B. Pulcifer
Voice
Earle W. Peckham
Tea at Concord Country Club Hosts Old Oct 18 DAR Event
Mrs Lothrop attends a tea at Concord Country Club honoring the Concord chapter DAR. She leaves Concord October 29 for Boston then Washington, en route to California where her daughter Margaret teaches economics in Stamford.
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Lothrop
Concord Country Club
Concord
Dar
Boston
Washington
California
Margaret
Stamford
Stanley Hill Post To Hold Annual Ball In Lexington Town Hall
Armistice night November 11 at Lexington Town Hall under Stanley Hill post American Legion. Sawtelle’s seven‑piece orchestra will provide music for dancing from unspecified evening to 12 p m. Also listed is a for sale ad for black walnut dining table sofa writing table and more in Concord Massachusetts.
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Stanley Hill Post
Lexington ‘Town Hall
Uder
American Legion
Sawtelle
Concord
Mass
Glimpses of Concord Past to Modern Street Life
A reflective column recalls old Concord scenes from Deacon Jarvis’ house and the east Common, with horse posts and elm trees, contrasting bylines of today’s traffic, shop windows, and autumn window displays. It notes colonial house patterns, social curiosity, and the Tree Society’s maple planting of 1834 as a historical contrast to current motors and seasonal storefronts.
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Mr Jarvis
Deacon Jarvis
Wright
Tree Society
Universalist Church’s Early Roots in Concord History
In Concord's history the Universalist church began in 1841 on Bedford Street with a call posted at Bigelow's Tavern inviting all for universal salvation. The group grew, built a church, and had ministers until Rev. A. G. Fay left to run a livery stable after warnings against needlepoint finances. The building later became a Catholic property.
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Concord
Universalist Church
Bedford St
Tom Weeson
Bigelow’s Tavern
Universalist Society of Concord
Gize
A. G. Fay
New Pastor Begins Service At Local Methodist Church
A large congregation welcomed Rev. R. A. Fedje as minister at the Methodist Episcopal church on Oct. 23. Fedje, Wesleyan University graduate, succeeds Rev. Bonnevie Kluver who left Concord for Baltimore. He will lead Friday prayer, Sunday sermons in Scandinavian and English, and attend Boston University this winter. The church plans a reception. Sunday school starts next week at 10. Also noted are visits by Harry Worthley and Mrs Worthley to his mother, and Mrs George Little visiting her sister.
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R. A. Fedje
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fedje
Wesleyan University
Kimball
S. D
Bonnevie Kluver
Concord
Baltimore
Mr. Fedjer
Boston University
Whist Club
France
New York
New England
West Vir
Ginia
Pacific Slope
Milton C. Work
Whist Club of
A. R. Metcalfe
Chicago
Bryant McCampbell
St. Louis
Charles Steward Street
Henry H. Ward
Boston
R. F. Foster
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Ononcord Country Club
Bradford
Concord Mist
E. Bonnevie Kluger
New Pastor Cleland to Lead Concord Church
Morning service quotes Tongues of Flame theme as Rev Gail Cleland prepares to start duties at the Concord church. Dr Richardson ends months of service. congregation welcomes the new pastor and his family at the parsonage with furnishings donated by parishioners.
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Richardson
Mr. Tewksbury
Thomas Todd, Jr
BE. R. Howard
Eleanor Bailou
Henry P. Thorpe
Gail Cleland
Littleton
California
Concord
Eliot R. Howard
W. B. ‘Conant
Helen Peterson
Cleland
Power Plant Adds Second New Boiler Raises Output
The second new water tube boiler has been installed and connected at the power station and will soon be in use. The station now shows higher output this fall with a peak of 455 kilowatts, up from 420 last year. The two new boilers provide about 1050 total horsepower, versus 450 from the three old boilers.
Concord and Lexington Fight To Scoreless Tie
The Concord and Lexington elevens battled to a scoreless tie at Lexington field last Saturday. Capt Mullaney was sidelined by a sprained ankle, likely affecting next Saturday’s Natick game. Concord pressured from Lexington’s three yard line but fumbled away chances. both teams had multiple fumbles with Lewington and Mullaney among named players.
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Concord
Lexington
Mullaney
Natick
Lewington
Concord H. C. Lexington H
Mara
Brumpball
Bruce Eldridge
Vesaesdt
Spider Martinson
Daa Se
Fardy
Gaffney Ridley
Kelley
Slocum Duggan
Collins Giles
McNamara Mullaney
Ridley
Moakley Pickard
Todd
Newhall
Rogers
Harris
Hinchey
Merry
Concord Musical Club Plans Yearly Schedule
The Concord Musical Club releases its yearly schedule listing active and associate members with meeting dates. Events include November 1 at 11.30 a.m., November 15 at 3.15 p.m., and other sessions through April 18 at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian vestry.
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Concord Musical Club
John G. Morse
Ronald M. Ferrey
Percy W. Brown
Eleanor Ballou
Henry F. Smith
Eugenie F. Foss
Leon F. Poss
Louise R. Cabot
George Baker
Edward 8. Parker
Samuel Merwin
Russell Robb
Unitarian
Bedford Teammates Attend Lexington Concord Football Tie
Several residents from Bedford attended the football game at Lexington last Saturday afternoon between Lexington High School and Concord High School, which ended in a scoreless tie.
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Lexington
Lexington High School
Concord High School
Auction bridge tournament planned for disaster relief support
A notable auction bridge tournament organized by the Whist club to aid the Committee for Devastated France will span New York to the Pacific Slope from November 28 to December 10. Par auction play with special cards debuts, using expert prepared hands from prominent players.
Dandelion and Forsythia Bloom in Frosty Concord Scene
Despite a heavy frost in Concord gardens a dandelion near the mill dam and a Rosa rugosa flower show bravery as springlike ideas persist. A Forsythia branch on Stow Street also blooms while surrounding trees cling to fading leaves in a remarkably mild October.
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Concord Gardens
Mill Dam
National Bank
Stow St
Yair
Fourth whist party ends with prizes and dancing
The weekly whist series continued October 25 with Seec ees ane tasance in operation and prizes awarded to Ernest C. Clare for first place and Miss Margaret for other top scores. A Halloween party is planned for next Monday with new features and themed prizes.
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Ernest C. Clare
Margaret
Hallowe’en
Hallowe'en
Scholarship Awarded to Miss Ruth Barrett of Concord High
Miss Ruth Barrett formerly of Concord High School has been awarded a scholarship at 4omer Memorial Radcliffe College. The award signals her advancement in higher education and reflects recognition from the Radcliffe College program.
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Ruth Barrett
Concord High School
Concord Judge Hosts Local Court Attendees at Musical Treat
Judge Keyes and attendees at the Concord local court were treated to a musical performance on Saturday morning. The event featured community members and extended to the audience, offering a brief cultural interlude during the session.
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Prescott Keyes
Miss Elizabeth Flavin Takes Two-Week Vacation From Work
Elizabeth Flavin begins a two week vacation from her job, leaving duties temporarily to colleagues. She plans to return to duties after the break and resumes normal responsibilities upon completion.
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Elizabeth Flavin
Red Cross Roll Remembered and Flight Report
The item notes a Red Cross roll call from November 11 to 24. G Walter Vialle traveled through the White Mountains for several days. Gorge Varley flew as a passenger on Sunday, taking an airplane from Revere to nearby areas. Vari showed a keen interest in aviation activities.
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Red Cross
Walter Vialle
White Mountains
Gorge Varley
Revere
Vari
Lotal Abiasey
Surprise party for Mr and Mrs Engeberson hosts honor guests
A Saturday evening gathering by two friends at the Engeberson home featured a decorative electric lamp as a friendship token. Coffee, cake and sandwiches followed, and guests danced late into the night.
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Charles A. Engeberson
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A. J. Black
Laltsee Winnepesaukee
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Walden St. Armory
Leslie O. Anderson
Ladies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Country Gentleman
Joseph William Hanlon
Harriet Mery Phalen
Norwood
Walter Scott
Phalen
Concord.Grammar School
Mitchel Academy
Eaton Hall
Mary Flavin
State House Registry of Motor Vehicles
Miss Flavin
Elizabeth
Fuller & Kimball
Acton
Littleton State Road
Concord Reformatory
Cong. Church
Mainst
Sane Cy
Harry Worthley
Mrs. Worthley
Mr. Worthley
Mrs. George Little
Mrs
George F. Wheeler
Trinitarian Church
Bedford
Thermos
Waltham National Bank
U. S
United States
Chan
Federal Reserve System
Poole
Carter & Loftus
Concord Junction
Louis Peel
Optometrist
Hudson
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