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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1917

Page

6

Concord Woman's Club Opens 234th Season With Tea

The Concord Woman's Club held its 234th season opening on Monday with a reception for new president Mrs. George Walcott. The town hall featured autumn leaves and purple asters as members welcomed many new faces and shared a social afternoon with refreshments and group singing of America led by Mrs. Chas Brown.

Murray Ballou Frank J.barker W.D. Lovell Eliza Macquartie Andrew Peterson Julia ‘Wheeler Marion ‘Wheeler George B. Russell Warren Flage John G. Morse Ed. Parker Tewksbury J. H. Orendorff

Hurricane Wreaks Havoc on Isle of Pines Leaves Wayne Blossom Victim

A letter from Wayne W. Blossom recounts a disastrous hurricane on the Isle of Pines in October 1917. He and companions survived with injuries and loss as winds near 120 miles per hour destroyed roofs, houses, and crops. A shortage of food and widespread wreckage forced about a hundred refugees to seek shelter at the Hotel Burnside while relief is organized.

Isle of ‘Pines Wayne Blossom Highland Concord Junction Mass Bowker Jamaica Cayonan Isle of Pines Hustace Chester Sidelinker Santa Barbara Wayne Florence Rosa’s . Dry Goods and Clothing Store Rosa Burnside Rederga Custom House Masonic Club Columbia Santa Fe Gerona

Mrs J A Lips of Valon Street Concord Mass

Mrs J A Lips of Valon Street Concord Mass is noted in a brief personal notice. The short item records a resident of Concord in a domestic civic context. No additional details are provided.

Valon Street Concord, Mass

Concord Roll of Honor adds entries from war service

The Concord Roll of Honor lists numerous local men and women in U S and allied forces with addresses and units. A card catalog and photo filing system are planned. corrections and new information are requested from relatives and friends to preserve Concord's wartime history.

Concord Committee of Safety Aegs Concord Bureau of Information Samuel Hoar Misa Florence W. Richardson John H. Adams William Cross Edward. Dee Pliny Jewell Prescott Keyes Edgar Gardner Murphy J. Alvord Rose

Libraries for the Soldiers Fund Support Reaches Concord

The Concord Free Public Library reports a gift of 351 905 books and magazines from Concord residents. Half the books go to Camp Devens, the other half to the Boston Public Library for distribution to camps. The donation supports the million dollar fund for libraries for soldiers and sailors at various camps.

Concord Free Public Library Concord Camp Devens Ager Boston Public Library

Thanksgiving Game Prep With Concord High Football

Alumni rush to join the annual Thanksgiving day clash against Concord high school. Fellows must sign up with McKay at the local post office to participate.

Concord High School McKay

Somerville High Humbles Middlesex in Concord Football

Somerville High School defeated Middlesex 13 to 6 Saturday in Concord marking Middlesex’s first loss of the season. The win also marked the reestablishment of amedine football at Somerville High School.

Somerville High School Middlesex Concord Somerville High Schools

Renewal of Youth and Weekly Go to Church Plan

The Trinitarian Church outlines Sunday sermons and youth plans. The morning topic asks Is It Possible to Renew One s Youth and How. The children sermon is Pretty Good. A Go-to-Church band plans nearly 50 youths attending each Sunday in October. Evening topic is The Two Committals. Christian Endeavor resumes with strong turnout. Friday evening topic Wouldst Thou Be Made Whole.

Christian Endeavor Society

Special meeting of Concord Grange auxiliary discussed fair plans

A Ladies' auxiliary of the Concord Grange met at Mrs. Arthur F. Tibbetts home on Thoreau Street. They arranged details for the fair to be held this afternoon and then shared a generous lunch hosted by the hostess.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Concord Grange Arthur F. Tibbetts Thoreau St

High School Football Report From Concord Game

Scattered notes mention Christofferon Mey and Borland Te with players Hicks Kirchgassner and Spooner in a Concord area game. References include C Hicks and Clark Murphy delivering touchdowns by Richards, Dowd, and Burke. Officials listed are Reel Referee Bragg Wes Umpire Manuel Bates and linesmen Rockwood.

Fae Onéord “High School Concord Christoffergon Frawley Gerrity Burne Richards Dowd Burke Bragg Weseyan Manuel Bates Rockwood

Engagement and Visits Highlight Lowell News Notes

Mrs Agnes Potter of Lowell hosted her sister Miss Barrett. Merton Davis and family of Plymouth visited relatives in town. Jarvus Derby Ralph Lockwood and Andrew Evan attended a dance. William of the Engineer corps arrived safely in Liverpool. Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis and children vacationed in Tilton New Hampshire. A DAR Chapter House reception for Regent Mrs Fowler will be held with Mrs George Minot Baker as hostess. Engagement announced Miss Grace D Frank daughter of B H Frank Brooklyn to Lieut Paul Revere Smith Engineers corps US Coast Guard Concord.

Groton Roger Allen U. S Warren House Lincoln Marion Moody Brockton Morgan K. Smith Lexington Rd Belhap St Herbert E Bailey Avon George W. Wheeler George Walcott Alden Wheeler Edith ‘Wheeler Belchertown N. A. Davis Christian Endeavor Society of the Trinitarian Church Fred C. Rockwood East Hampton Lynn Fort L. Fuller Davis Meat Market Elizabeth Roberts I. M. Hay Lang Concord Stephen Pepper Main St Lowell Rd N. B. Middleton Martin Mullaney Miss Roberts Emerson School Ethlyn Wilson Carlisle Concord High School Laseil ‘Seminary Auburndale Edward Derby Kennebunk Charles Derby Liberty St Concord ‘Grange W. C. T. U. Society Ayer Camp Devens Liberty Bonds Edgar Glark Arthur Jones A. B. Worthley George Parker Williamett Brockton Fair James L. Adams Maud BE. Chandler Portland Marion G. Howland H. Brins‘ley Winthrop Middleex St.Mark’s School Groton School Association Women’s Parish Association Oliver J. Fairfield James Whitcomb Riley Agnes Potter Lowell C. N. Barrett Merton Davis Plymouth Jarvus Derby Ralph Lockwood Andrew Evan James J Ayee William Engineer Corps Liverpool Clarence Davis Tilton N. H D.A.R Fowler George Minot Baker Grace D. Frank B. H. Frank Brooklyn N. Y Paul Revere Smith Engineers’ Corps U.S. Coast Guard

Wanted Maid and Seamstress Notices

WANTED maid for general housework in a family of three apply 1 Hubbard street Concord telephone 111. WANTED girls to do seamstress work Miss Love 47 Main Street Concord. TO LET half of a double house 19 Bedford Street apply R F Wood. TO LET six or eight room house all modern improvements 15 Everett Street Ralph Petersen.

General House Hubbard St Concord Miss Love Main St Bedford St R. F. Wood Everett St Ralph Petersen

Second Liberty Campaign Opens With Firing Line Support

The Second Liberty Campaign launches with a call to back up the men on the Firing Line. A Concord National band advertisement appears on the front page promoting the effort.

Concord National Band Adv

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