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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1924
Page
3
Concord High over Country Day 28 style battle as Wood 55 yard run and Woodworth 40 yard end run highlight a scoring sequence. Shea adds punts and a late field goal while Country Day’s defense stalls Concord on the goal line before final punt out of bounds near Country Day’s three yard line.
Concord High defeated Country Day in a scrimmage with Woodworth and Lawton scoring. Shea kicked four goals after touchdowns as the backfield showed improvement. Woodworth’s long runs and punting were standout. Players listed include Richardson, Sheehan, Green, and Fitzs, with refs Poole and Curtin officiating.
Middlesex School outpaced Stoneham in a rugged early period and then held the visitors at bay. Capt Robertson scored on a line plunge with Dup lin kicking the goal. Hopkins added a second touchdown and a kick, then Pollard set up another score as Middlesex led 14 to 7 at halftime and prevailed 14 to 7.
Twenty two Concord organizations met in Eaton Hall on Tuesday October 1924 to plan American Education Week observance for November 17 to 23. Delegates endorsed the slogan Visit the Schools and urged all groups to allot time at gatherings to promote the week and to have members visit schools. Delegates proposed two representatives from each organization meet at the Superintendent's Office on October 20 or October 27 at 9 a.m. to tour Concord Center schools and assess crowded conditions. Guides will accompany visitors during Education Week at the Center.
Fred A Tower resigns as town treasurer to become Concord post master a role he held 1899 to 1915. Transfer of papers delayed by illness of the current postmaster J William Byron likely delaying Tower’s start until November. Herbert S Townsend named new town treasurer with banking experience and Red Cross work in Washington during World War I.
Mr and Mrs Edward T Mc Cabe and gon returned from New York where they witnessed World Series games. Mr and Mrs J M M Appleby celebrated their 20th anniversary with a four day car trip through Mohawk Trail and Berkshires. Trinity Church Church Aid Society holds annual fair in Parish House. Concord Grange No 150 worked first and second degrees on a class. Emerson Hospital Aid Society canvassing committee met to raise 150000 dollars for the hospital. The Kings Decentare of First Parish met at Mrs Alfred E Smith's home. Representatives toured the school plant at the center under Superintendent Hall. Concord High plays Needham Saturday under Coach Chester K Delano.
Mr and Mrs Russell Robb announce their daughter Miss Catherine Robb will spend the Boston season at 294 Beacon Street near the social center. A Somerset dance on December 8 marks her formal presentation, following a Chestnut Hill luncheon by Mrs Edwin S Webster. Catherine is returning from Europe and has joined the Junior League.
Trinity Church Concord Massachusetts lists a parish schedule including Church Aid Fair October 22 at 346 p m Boy Scouts October 24 at 7 45 p m Holy Communion and Address October 26 at 9 a m Church School at 10 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 a m Girls Friendly Society October 28 Annual Meeting October 29 at 3 30 p m.
The Woman’s Auxiliary to the Mansfield Post, American Legion, met at the Veterans Building. Mary Flavin reported on the Middlesex County Council meeting in Bedford. Granville Holden and Herbert Buttrick spoke on National Education Week and related topics. The group approved a $10 donation to Dr. George E. Titcomb and the Emerson Hospital sustaining fund. A charity movie night was held in Concord Junction for the Auxiliary welfare fund.
The Trinitarian Church led by Rev. Gail Cleland holds a vestry meeting on Wednesday October 22 at 8:00 p.m. to plan building work and form a building committee. Sunday October 26 features morning service at 11, church school at noon, and Young People's Club at 6 led by Miss Margaret Whitney. A midweek service on Wednesday October 29 at 7:45 p.m. covers the Fourth Chapter of the Gospel of John.
Under Citizens Alliance auspices a patriotic meeting will be held in Concord Town Hall on Friday Oct 24 at 8 p m. Dr Gifford Gordon of Melbourne Australia will speak on Hold Fast America He has addressed Rotary Kiwanis and other clubs for months and is described as a powerful eloquent speaker.
Charles G. Roland and Julain Ballou return from New York on a special Concord Junction Post Office bug run to Trinity Church. The Trinitarian men cleared debris in two and a half days while women hosted a luncheon and a successful food and rummage sale on the burned site.
Massachusetts women plan a October 25 parade in Boston to show loyalty to the United States. Hampden County will field 560 to 1000 participants, with Concord set to send over 100 and local organizers named including Mrs Loring N Fowler and Mrs Frank S Walker among others.
The First Parish and the Trinitarian Congregational Churches announce a Union Vesper Service next Sunday October 26 at 4 30 in the First Parish Meeting House. The College Quartet including Joseph Lautner Charles Lawrence James Mitchell and Charles Pierson will perform with organ selections Meditation Tocata and a Postlude by Burdette.
John Arnold Anderson has been elected captain of the Concord High School football eleven to succeed Philip Lingham who left school to enter Lawrence Academy at Groton. Anderson plays center on the team.
Concord music lovers enjoyed a Charles MacDowell program of MacDowell works performed by Mrs. Edward MacDowell in the First Parish vestry. The concert, directed by the Concord Woman's Club, supported the Marian Chase Baker fellowship.
Men Charles B. Rodway Jan forkilsen Mr and Mrs Gilbert Women AMrs ert Dickinson Mr Fyndald Mrs Get trideen Claraj AS willam Yro and Postmaster.
Daniel G. Wing president of the First National Bank of Boston sails from New York with his wife and daughter for a prolonged overseas sojourn.
The article reveals a five percent quarterly compounded bank plan over twelve years to turn $720 into $1000. It notes monthly payments of five dollars and quarterly interest starting November 19, with a new series issued on each quarterly date.
Concord High School will stage Sherwood a dramatic romance of Robin Hood by Alfred Noyes in February. The dramatic committee led by Miss Gertrude Rideout plans to acquaint pupils with the play in English classes next week and hold trials in the last week of October inviting all who wish to take part.
A Concord High School forum in Eaton Hall featured Rev. Smith O. Dexter addressing the proposed Child Labor Amendment to the Constitution. Dexter outlined pros and cons and answered audience questions as many attendees followed closely and appreciated the discussion.
30 choice cows and 15 veal calves to be sold by auction on Saturday October 25 1924 at 10 am for Benjamin Derby Concord Junction Massachusetts Many are fresh yielding 20 quarts a day or more See posters for full particulars Forbush and Skahan Auctioneers
Mrs Mark Wentworth has returned from a month long visit with relatives and friends in North Carolina and Baltimore Maryland.
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