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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1924
Page
8
The Board of Trade clambake Wednesday afternoon was moved to the Universalist Church vestry due to brain. The committee is praised for handling the unforeseen difficulties with skill and courtesy.
Mrs Charles Cronko of No Adams visits friends here Mr P F Murphy and son William, and William Lord drive to Saratoga Springs this week The Maynard Country Club ladies golf tournament is set for Tuesday September 28 at 2 30 P M Contestants must register to start at 2 30 The first second and consolation prizes will be awarded Entrance is fifty cents and the tournament is open to all women.
Col William Horton spoke in Concord praising national defense and the need for peacetime preparation. The article traces U S military policy from the Revolution to World War I and outlines the 1920 Defense Act and the planned local defense test to mobilize forces without full mobilization.
Mr and Mrs Webster S Blanciard have returned from a two week vacation at Kennebunkport confirming their seaside break and sharing highlights from the trip.
Ushers led by Everett Montague prepare a welcome for fall and winter services with free seats. The Woman's Missionary Society sent extra donations for a school for colored students in the South. A Bible Study series begins on What Is The Bible led by Dr Hagard, with Tuesday evening plans for a church conference on September 23.
A film program includes a dramatic high order piece featuring Philemon for One simus and a scenic picture titled Play Days at Banff in the Canadian Rockies. The double bill emphasizes contrast between intense drama and vast mountain scenery.
Miss Thelma Neff returns from Cariso to enroll at Framingham Normal School. George Kenney of Marlboro, visiting Mr and Mrs James Reilly. Nan Lamonte, nurse at Forest Hill Hospital, with Mrs John Doyle Cres St. Mr and Mrs Harry Wye to move to West Somerville. Harl Collings resumes studies at St Anselm College Manchester NH. Genevieve Frawley back from trips to Norfolk New York and Washington.
Mary Condon and John Collins, children of local families, were knocked down by a Connecticut registered car on Main Street while returning from school. Both suffered scrapes and bruises but escaped serious harm as the driver sped away. The incident highlights demand for day officers to safeguard children crossing near town.
Beverly residents Mr and Mrs Harold McClure spent Sunday with Mrs Kimball in West street. P J Caton bought the L S Sawyer house on Maple street from the E Jones Estate and began repairs. Miss Yehna Dimond of Calais Maine visits friends. E F Conant attended a Mass Junior Baseball Association reunion at Arlington on Sept 11.
The Bartlett Club formed with twenty five others and held a business meeting followed by a meal. Members toured to Boston by auto to see Red Sox versus Yankees. President Quinn hosted the group and many friends at the sociable gathering.
Maynard High School Association thanks townspeople for tag day donations netting 268.14 over two days. Funds ordered new football uniforms and athletic gear, with special thanks to student volunteers led by Gertrude Kert and others. The squad opens the season at Crowe Park against Mary’s of Waltham, 3 pm, with Coach Coughlin planning lineup changes and practice for faster readiness.
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