Diesel Engine Talk Highlights Power History
Marlboro Rotary Club heard a history of power from ancient muscle to modern diesels. Mr. dh Was D1 traced steam, internal combustion and Rudolph Diesel, noting Diesel’s 1897 breakthrough and the engine’s rise from heavy stationary units to lighter, high power per horse. He cited improvements in compression ratio and fuel efficiency guiding future gains. The talk also noted Rotary’s Marlboro Boys’ Club minstrel fundraiser, with rehearsals and show plans at the Modern Theatre.
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Cong
Ames Watt
Wil
Southboro
General Motors Company
New England
Rolfe Futnim
Rotary
Marlboro Boys’ Club
Earl Stringer
John Byrne
Scouts Tackle Repairs at Cargill Barn in Concord
On Sunday Joseph Ecker led a crew of volunteers including Winthrop Puffer and Morgan Smith to remove debris from the Hugh Cargill barn cellar. The effort followed a Saturday with no workers, as Pliny Jewell Russ Hunt John Putnam Fred Dominick and Bob Daly aided with tools. Volunteers urge new helpers and Patriot fundraising via Victory Bonds.
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Concord
Joseph
Mr. Ecker
Winthrop Puffer
Hugh Cargill
Pliny Jewell
Russ Hunt
John Putnam
Fred Dominick
Bob Daly
Bob Daly Jr
Morgan Smith
Mrs. Dee High In Whist Prizes at Concord Grange
Concord Grange held a three party series with Mrs. Martha Dee winning the main prize and Mrs. Guiseppe Fraticelli taking the consolation. Other recent winners included Mrs. Alice O'Brien Mrs. Mary Foster Mrs. Madeine De Mars John T. O'Brien John Bartolomeo Mrs. Marian Clark Mrs. Mary Kelley Mrs. Bertha Jo Mrs. Katherine Emerson and Mrs Annie Mara. A future Friday gathering will be at 8 o clock hosted by Mrs. Clark 257 Main Street and all are invited.
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Concord
Concord Grange
Martha Dee
Guiseppe Fraticelli
Alice O’brien
Mary Foster
Madeine de Mars
John T. O’brien
John Bartolomeo
Marian Clark
Mary Kelley
Bertha Jo
Katherine Emerson
Annie Mara
Clark
Main Street
Boston speaker at Greater Boston Comfort Fund event
Concord-Henry A Laughlin of Monument Street spoke at a Boston station event for the Greater Boston Comfort Fund where he formerly served as chairman. A new electric bed warmer is designed to maintain a steady 105 degree warmth through the night.
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Concord
Henry A. Laughlin
Monument Street
Boston Io
Greater Boston Confit Fund
Concordian Earns Honors In Girl Scouts Leadership
Mrs Charles W Farnsworth of Concord Mass elected to member at large of the Girl Scouts of the United States Board of Directors at the 29th biennial convention. Delegates 1500 representing over a million members approved officers and a two year work program with slogan Girl Scouts United by Ideals. Farnsworth longtime leader, former deputy commissioner 1939 40 and commissioner 1940 45.
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Long Beach
Calif
Charles W.farnsworth
Concord
Massachusetts
The
Girl Scouts of the United States
Farnsworth
United States
Girl Scout Council
Bulletin
World War I Veteran Larsen Buried at Shawsheen Cemetery
Service held for Hans Henry Johan Larsen veteran of World War I and U S Navy. Born in Denmark April 4 1889 he lived in Bedford about 40 years and worked as mechanic at the U S Veterans Hospital. Burial followed at Shawsheen Cemetery. Survived by wife Mary Jo Larsen two sons Thomas and Carl Hartford Conn and daughter Mrs Mareia Larsen Washington D C.
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Bedford
Anthony
Hunt-Hamilton
Post
American. Légion
Lake Terhoon
Hans Henry Johan ‘Larsen
Mary Johanna
Hendriken
Larsen
Springs Road
Bursany
U.S. Navy
Denmark
American Legion
Thomas Talbot
Lodge A. F
A. M
Billerica
U. S. Veterans Hospital
Shawsheen Cemetery
Thomas
Carl
Hartford
Conn
Msgs
Mareia Larsen
Washington, D.C
New Residence for Duke Family in California
Mr and Mrs Robert Duke and their infant son Robert III have left for Richmond California to establish a new home. Dorothy Gammon accompanies them or remains as part of the household.
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Robert Duke
Dorothy Gammon
Robert 3Rd
Richmond
California
Legion Aides Host Birthday Party at Bedford Veterans Hospital
Concords Legion Auxiliary Units of Mansfield Post No 158 and allied posts staged a birthday party at the Bedford Veterans Hospital on November 13. A five piece veteran orchestra led singing and dancing as over 300 patients enjoyed fruit punch cake and small gifts.
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Concord
Legion Auxiliary
James J. Mansfield
All Woman's Post
Maynard
Arlington
Veterans’ Hospital
Bedford
Middlesex County
Veterans
Former Concord Man Thomas Finan Dies in Rhode Island
The funeral for Thomas Finan, who died last week in Providence Rhode Island, was held there with burial in Keene New Hampshire. A former Concord resident he once partnered in business with his brother James E. Finan Sr at 48 Belknap Street. He is survived by his brother two sisters and several nieces and nephews including Concord Police Patrolmen Thomas V. Finan and James E. Finan Jr.
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Concord
Thomas Finan
Providence
Rhode Island
Keene New Hampshire
James E. Finan
Belknap Street
Thomas V. Finan
Concord Police Department
Water Main Burst Disrupts Concord A Water service
A water main burst on Lowell road near the Philip A. Davis home last Sunday cut water to the area. Repair crews from Arrs Water Department spent most of the day before the problem was fixed.
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Concord
Lowell Road
Philip A. Davis
Arrs Water Department
Fashion Exhibit At Bedford Church Aids Local Charity
An informal fashion display held at the Bedford church drew a crowd on Saturday. Attendees viewed bonnets and long styles while residents and a long list of volunteers supported the event with food and fundraising efforts.
Dr Duston Family Physician Returns to Hubbard Street
Local doctor Dr Duston, a World War II veteran, operates a family practice from a recently built Hubbard Street home. The plan includes expanding services from the residence to serve Concord and nearby areas.
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Concord
Charles
Hubbard Street
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Marlboro Rotary Club
Harry Williams
General Motors Corp
Rudolph Diesel
Concord Co-operative Bank
Concord, Mags
Member
Federal Home Loan Bank
Middlesex Institution For Savings
Boston Better Business Bureau
Cargill Barn
Wizards of Washington
Ree Manning
Manny
Hudson
Mickey Gravino
Reg
Concordian
Charles W. Farnsworth
National Girl Scouts
C. W. Farnsworth
P. Collear ¢ Club, Inc
St. Seshoe
Marlboro
Marlboro’s
Dom” Lombardi
Ianquet
Legion
Vets Hospital
Conscond
United Y
Artems
Julia KE
Clara
Walter
G. Echols
Lyndon
Walter Fitch
Alfred
Dr. Duston
Ian Caves
South Sudbt
Allen
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Boston Post Road
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