Madelein Slade Papyrus Monk of Gandhi Influence
Feature notes Madeleine Slade known as Mira or Mirabel, linked with Mahatma Gandhi as a devoted follower. biography traces exile and jail terms, vow of non-possessiveness, and years of service to Gandhi, including work among the poor and self rule campaigns.
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York
London
Aristol
England
Madeleine Slade
Mohandas K. Gandhi
V TV
Bombay
Gandhi
Drunkenness Mentioned In Fragmentary Testimony
A fragmentary court record notes that a subject is described as drunk. The readable text hints at a broader inquiry or testimony but provides no further details or context.
Concord Briefs Highlights From City Notices
Dr. Norman Calvert Spencer of 39 Main Street a Lieut Colonel in the U S Army Reserve reported for active duty Monday and has closed his office for the duration. The Concord Council K of C met at Monument Hall Tuesday with Grand Knight Rudolph W Currier presiding. A Penny Sale was announced for the hall on the night of Wednesday September 23.
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Norman Calvert Spencer
Main Street
U. S. Army Reserve
Concord Council
K. of C
Monument Hall
Rudolph W. Currier
Fireman Edward W Bean Resigns from West Concord Service
Fireman Edward W Bean of 79 Commonwealth Avenue a permanent man at West Concord Station resigns his post and takes a defense position at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Chief Harry B E Tuttle will name his successor shortly.
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Edward W. Bean
Commonwealth Avenue
West Concord
Massachusetts Institution of Technology
Harry BE. Tuttle
Army induction man now stationed at Atlantic City
Word has been received that Noble E. Loomer Jr., of Pond Street, who was inducted into the Army last month, is now stationed at Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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Noble E. Loomer Jr
Pond Street
Army
Atlantic City
N. J
Concord Women Sworn Into Motor Corps Amid Call
Mrs. Evelyn Barker and Miss Mary Symes join the Concord Motor Corps of the M.W.D.C. as Sunday reports confirm duty under Capt. Dorothy Macone, commandant, and the unit answers the local military call.
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Evelyn Barker
Mary Symes
Concord
Concord Motor Corps
M.W.D.C
Dorothy Macone
Danvers Invited Track Meet Highlights Local Stars
Thomas A. McKenna, entering St John’s Academy at Danvers, placed second in the running broad jump and third in the 400 yard dash at the Dedham invitation track meet. His twin Billy Ambrose ran the mile and finished third. Ambrose, a Concorde High School graduate, will enroll at Holy Cross College in Worcester this month.
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Thomas A. McKenna
St. John’s Academy
Danvers
Dedham
Billy Ambrose
Concorde High School
Holy Cross College
Worcester
Army Major Promotion for Sheldon Wiles at Fort Sill
Word arrives that Sheldon Wiles formerly of Concord has been promoted from Captain to Major in the U S Army at Fort Sill Oklahoma Officer Training School T Francis Coyne of 25 5 Na Street enlisted in the Navy a few weeks ago and is on furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Coyne
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Sheldon Wiles
Concord
U. S. Army
Fort ‘Sill
Oklahoma
T. Francis Coyne
Navy
Thomas Coyne
Massachusetts State Guard
Wiliam J. Blake
Boston
Thomas F
First Class Pvt Joseph Mara on 15 day Marine furlough
First Class Private Joseph V. Mara son of Mrs James J. Mara of 34 Bedford Street is visiting relatives and friends on a 15 day furlough from duties with the U S Marine Corps at San Diego California.
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Pvt
Joseph V. Mara
James J. Mara
Bedford Street
U. S. Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Lavorgnas relocate. captain stationed in Tennessee
Mrs Ralph Lavorgna and two sons move from Upland Road to 1 Lexington Road. Capt La vorgna now stationed at a Tennessee cantonment.
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Ralph Lavorgna
Upland Rd
Lexington Road
Capt. Lavorgna
Tennessee
Major Dee Family Plans Labor Day Return From Cape
The family of Major Michael J. Dee of 222 Elms Street and superintendent of the Concord Reformatory are vacationing on the Cape and plan to return to Concord on Labor Day.
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Michael J. Dee
Elms Street
Concord Reformatory
Cape
Concord
Captain John Sheehan Transferred to Rhode Island Base
Capt. John Dennis Sheehan a former Concord physician and surgeon has been transferred from Niantic Connecticut to a Rhode Island base. Mrs Sheehan and son Jackie have returned to their home at 56 Lexington Road after summering with Capt Sheehan.
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John Dennis Sheehan
Concord
Niantic
Conn
Rhode Island
Concord Lions Club Meeting To Be Held At Tea Room
The Concord Lions Club plans a meeting on Wednesday evening September 9 at 6:14 o clock. It will take place at the Old Mill Dam Tea Room on Lexington Road where President Rothwell N. MacRae will announce the program.
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Concord Lions Club
Old Mill Dam
Lexington Road
Rothwell N. MacRae
Halloran son enlisted in U S Navy
Donald Halloran son of Mr and Mrs Louis E Halloran of 19 Maple Street West Concord has enlisted in the United States Navy.
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Donald Halloran
Louis E. Halloran
Maple Street
West Concord
U. S. Navy
Moynihan Family Visit Ties Washington and Loughlin Kin
Mrs. T. Frank Moynihan and her daughter Jean of 2 Brooks Street traveled to Washington D C to visit Ensign and Mrs. Richard J. Loughlin. Mrs. Loughlin is the former Frances M. Moynihan.
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T. Frank Moynihan
Jean
Brooks Street
Washington, D. C
Ensign
Richard J. Loughlin
Loughlin
Frances M. Moynihan
Ev Free Church UPS Meeting At Andersen Home South Acton
The U P S of the Evangelical Free Church met on Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs George Andersen in South Acton. Rev Harry P Odland pastor, led the mid week prayer meeting held on Wednesday evening.
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U.P.S
Evangelical Free Church
George Andersen
South
Acton
Harry P. Odland
Edward L McKenna Returns to Concord Light Plant Duties
Edward L McKenna of 7 Laurel Street resumes duties at Concord Municipal Light Plant in 12 Main Street after an annual two week vacation.
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Edward L. McKenna
Laurel Street
Concord Municipal Light Plant
Main Street
Whist Party and Food Sale Benefit St Bernard’s Library
An outdoor whist party and food sale at Miss Katherine R. Gleason’s home 9 Devens Street drew a large crowd last Saturday. Proceeds supported St Bernard’s Farish Library.
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Katherine R. Gleason
Devens Street
St. Bernard’s Farish
William Mara Recalled To Chelsea Pages Home
William Mara, a former Concord resident, is seriously at the Chelsea Pages Home. Hene Bast employed at the facility.
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William Mara
Concord
Chelsea Pages
Hene Bast
The
New England Youth Rally to Meet in Concord
The thirty first annual Youth Rally of the Northern New England Young Peoples Societies to be held at the Evangelical Free Church in Concord from September 5 to 7. Rev. A C Andersen of Brooklyn will be guest speaker with a program including services, prayer, sermons, historic hike, and a business session in Scout House Walden Street.
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Concord
New England Young Peoples Societies
Portland
Maine
Boston
Evangelical Free Church
A. C. Andersen
Brooklyn
New York
Stanley Haugh
Scout House
Walden Street
Funeral for G. J. Murphy in Lincoln
The funeral of George J. Murphy husband of Bridget Morris Murphy Concord road Lincoln occurred last Thursday after a wake at his home. A high mass of requiem was held at St Joseph's Church and burial followed at St Bernard's Cemetery Concord. Murphy was a local builder and died at Emerson Hospital leaving his wife and several children.
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Lincoln
George J. Murphy
Bridget
Miss Wright Weds Corporal Lapham at Groton Church
Miss Amy Florence Wright daughter of Mrs. Amy I. Wright of Groton tied the knot with Corporal Everett Francis Lapham son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Lapham of Carlisle in a candle light ceremony August 26 at the First Parish Unitarian Church Groton. Rev William Peck officiated in a quiet service attended by relatives. The bride is a Groton schoolteacher and the groom a U S Army corporal stationed at Hyannis who is a Carlisle Grammar and Carlisle High School graduate.
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Carlisle
Amy Florence Wright
Amy I. Wright
Groton
Everett Francis Lapham
Arthur T Lapham
Concord Road
First Parish Unitarian
William Peck
Hyannis
Carlisle Grammar School
Concord High School
Spirited Race Opens for Softball Title in Concord
The Concord Softball League heats up as Depot, first-half champion, faces second-half winner in the playoffs over the holiday weekend. The Morried Men lead the second-half race with Herronville and Sleepy Hollow still contending and possibly challenging the benedicts.
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Concord
Depot
Herronville
Sleepy Hollow
Concord Public Schools Reopen Dates Listed for 9 Schools
The Concord Public Schools library of reopenings shows Concord High School Peter Bulkeley West Concord Harvey Wheeler Middlesex and Fenn and Brooks schools scheduling first days in September. Middlesex plans September 24 with new enrollees reporting September 23. Fenn opens September 15 and Brooks welcomes beginners September 21.
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Concord Public Schools
Concord High School
Peter Bulkeley
West Concord
Harvey Wheeler
Middlesex
Middlesex School
Fenn School
Fenn
Brooks School
Concord High Football Opens with 45 in Early Drill Under Coach Megin
Concord High begins fall football drills as Bernard E Megin starts his second year guiding the team. Forty five players reported including co captains Charles Dee and Richard O Neil, veterans Edward Horne and George Denisevich, plus several lettermen and juniors from last year s squad. Freshmen and others expected to join bolster prospects before the opening game vs Prichard on September 26 at Emerson playground.
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Concord High
Bernard E. Megin
Notre ‘Dame
Concord
Charles Dee
Richard O’neil
Edward Horne
George Denisevich
Megin
Albert E Robinson
Albert C. Cook
Charles Harwood
James Beardsley
Paul Larrabee
Edward P. Daniels
Almond Sweetland
Richard Craffee
Joseph Dee, Jr
John O’grady
Willis Pearson
John Parker
John Walker
Jack Larrabee
William Parker
James Walker
Thomas Fitzpatrick
David Hayes
Peter Mandrioli
Joseph McBreen
Joseph Coffey
William Christian
Robert Cull
Johnny Mandrioli
Fitzpatrick
Tom “McBreens
Peter Harwood
Exeter Academy
Prichard
Ember
Emerson Playground
William Stowe
Gape Eg
David
Maynard criticizes state welfare board over Old Age cases
The Maynard Board of Public Welfare accuses the State Welfare Board of a dictatorial approach to Old Age Assistance rules. Disputes center on monthly visits, pay cuts for households, and the interpretation of the $40 month minimum amid a $25 000 annual local bill.
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Maynard
Maynard Board of Public Welfare Today
State Welfare Board
Commonwealth
Saltonstall
Maynard Board
Sudbury
State Board
Patrick Murphy
Seine Hill
Billerica Hosts Weston in October 24 Open Match
A high school match unfolds on October 24 with Billerica hosting Weston on the home field. Details tag an upcoming clash as teams prepare for a decisive encounter.
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Billerica Ovember
Weston
Concord K of C Outing Highlights Oldtimers Win
Concord Council K of C members and Lexington visitors held a Sunday field day at Musketaquid Sports Club West Concord. The Oldtimers beat the Youngsters 17 to 15 in softball with Tom Burke and Martin Diskin key hitters and Diskin making a one handed catch. Tug of war favored married men and the event wrapped with a spaghetti banquet and motion pictures.
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Concord
Concord Council
K of C
Lexington Council
Musketaquid Sportsmen’s Club
West Comcord
Tom Burke
Oldtimers
Billy O’ Neill
Martin Diskin
Dick Loftus
Bill Bulger
Bernie McKenna
Ted McKenna
Mike Hackett
Ed McCaffrey
Bill Dee
John Byron Bulger
McCaffrey
Bill O'Neill
Phil Recco
Joe Hanley
Henry McBre
John Downey
Jim Suullivan
Lexington
Gus Kennedy
Bill Collins
McKenna
Bud Bulge
Mike Mullaney
Charlie
Jack Hayes
John Mi
Diskin, Jr
Hackett
Diskin
Jos Hayes
McBreen
Antof McKenna
al’ Coffey
Leon Moreau
Jin Diskin, Sr
No Moreatt
Henry
John McBreen
Ted
Charlie Rolling
Pheos
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Clara Holden in Concord
Funeral services for the late Mrs Clara M Holden widow of Granville Holden a Concord resident were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the vestry of the Trinitarian Congregational Church Burial followed at Shirley She formerly lived on Lang Street and died Friday night at a Lincoln rest home She leaves two daughters In Concord she was active in church work the Grange and Hawthorne Chapter E S.
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Concord
Clara M. Holden
Granville Holden
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Shirley
Holden
Lang Street
Lincoln
Grange and Hawthorne Chapter
E. S
West Concord Woman's Club Rummage Sale Set
The West Concord Woman's Club announces its annual Rummage Sale on September 10 and 11 from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the store adjoining Adams and Bridges in West Concord. Items of all kinds will be on sale and everyone is welcome.
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West Concord
Concord Lions Club Elects Treasurer at Outdoor Supper
The Concord Lions Club held its 24th bi monthly session at 84 Monument Street, with nearly 20 members attending an outdoor supper of Beesnice corn and vegetables. King Lion Rothwell N McRae led an informal meeting. Leon J. Moreau was elected treasurer replacing Dr. Arthur F. March Jr., who resigned but remains club secretary.
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Concord
Lions Club
Austin D. Mace
Monument Street
King Lion Rothwell N. M@cRae
Leon J. Moreau
Arthur F. March, Jr
High School Graduates Cycle to Montreal From Fitchburg Area
William W. Anderson of Fitchburg Turnpike and Merton Sanborn Jr. of 10 Walden Street, recent high school graduates, left Concord early Monday for a bicycle trip to Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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William W. Anderson
Fitchburg Turnpike
Merton Sanborn Jr
Walden Street
Concord
Montreal
Quebec
Canada
Unclear Army Evening Music Teaser Card
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an Army evening event with musicians. Names such as Brolin, William Sell, Leo Warrila appear with instruments including tuba and violin. Fragmentary location hints mention roads and towns, but details are incomplete.
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Bedfoml
Harry Nielson
Cord Road
Ter B. Brolin
Read
William Sell
Conglord Road
H. Arnold, Jr
Great Road
Pet
Leo Warrila
Sudbury Public Schools Set to Reopen September 9
All public schools of Sudbury will reopen Wednesday September 9 for the Fall term per announcement by Alan F Flynn principal.
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Sudbury
Alan F. Flynn
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