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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1940

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Hockey Shaping Up Fine at Local School

Miss Miz Clark oversees a large girls varsity hockey squad as the team, led by captain Hansen, prepares for the upcoming season. The roster includes Mary Hills Berry Mollie Ryan Helen Aldred Harmon Jacqueline rd Nancy Richardson Kinsman Muriel Fletcher ne Varley Barbara Hughes crow Dorothy Winchell Denisevich Lois Stawe Damon Mary Blanchard Benoit Frances Reese Browning Anne Spencer Murphy Anne Hills Blit fanborn and Anne MacKen ham as they aim to open next week.

Brd Miz Clark Hansen Mary Hills Berry Mollie Ryan Helen Aldred Harmon Jacqueline Rd Nancy Richardson Kinsman Muriel Fletcher Ne Varley Barbara Hughes Crow Dorothy Winchell Denisevich Lois’ Stawe Damon Mary Blanchard Benoit Frances Reese Browning Anne Spencer Murphy Anne Hills Blitfanborn Anne MacKen

Marriage Announcement for Tillign-Vaccarello Nuptials

Miss Tillign, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hansen, wed Vincent G Vaccarello in Concord. The couple, later joined by Mr and Mrs George Van Robbins of 217 Main Street, plan to reside in West Ac.

Miss Tillign Man Hansen Velainore Vincent G. Vaccarello George van Robbins Main Street Con Ouple Con’orde Ated Joseph Vaccarell Ham West Ac

Parish Church Notes Lexington Ward Service and Message

The KST Parish Church in Lexington Roag ward holds a 11 o clock service with Minister P Daniels delivering the sermon. The subject is Mrs Alexander Peters aged 20 and the goal is a Tuesday afternoon event at 2 30 with Mrs B Fayn ith assisting.

Kst Parish Lexington Roag P. Daniels Alexander Peters B. Faynith

Trinitarian Congregational Church Notices

Morning worship sermon led by Pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Young People gathering in the parsonage. Officers elected for the People's Society include Allan Foss Jean Brothers and William Stowe with R Howard supervising.

Walden Street Ilfrid H. Bunker R. Howard The People's Society Allan Foss Jean Brothers William Stowe

Opening Round of Mill Dam Bowling Delayed to Thursday

The Mill Dam bowling opening round originally set for Monday night at McManus alleys was postponed due to a Boston convention. The new card, billed for Thursday at 7 30, features Jack Cousins leading a schedule with Mohawks and K C Ws facing the Inde rs led by Larry Dee and a new team managed by Walter Joy.

Mill Dam McManus Boston Isons Jack Met Mohawks D” Cousins Cws Chambo John Hayes Inders Larry Dee Vsy Lley Walter Joy

Couple Wed in Concord in September Ceremony

The marriage of Ile A Hickey of Saugus and Olman J Eugene Sullivan Dort was announced for September. The bride attended Melrose High. Sullivan is a local state police officer. The wedding involved families including Mr and Mrs Harold F and Mr and Mrs Ches Hlof. Kennebunkport residents Tompkins and Adams planned a trip to Atlanta for the poultry show.

Ile A. Hickey Saugus Olman J. Eugene Sullivan Dort Ate Melrose High Mr.Sullivan Harold F Ches- Hlof Kennebunkport Atlanta George Tompkins Adams

Concord minister's widow Mary Bulkeley dies at daughter's home

Mrs Mary Augusta Warren Bulkeley 83 widow of Rev Benjamin Bulkeley longtime minister at Concord First Parish Church died at her daughter Mrs Lawrence Ewing's Summer home in South Orleans after years of poor health. She was born in Gardner and lived at 987 Memorial Drive Cambridge. She leaves two daughters Mrs Ewing and Mrs Sidney W Winslow Jr and a son Warren Bulkeley plus a brother Dr Hobart Warren and a niece Miss Lucia Warren. Funeral service held at First Parish Church Concord with Rev Daniels and Rev Peterson. interment Sleepy Hollow cemetery.

Concord Mary Augusta (Warren) Bulkeley Benjamin Bulkeley First Lawrence Ewing South Orleans Memorial Drive Cambridge Bulkeley Gardner Ewing Sidney W. Winslow Brookline Warren Bulkeley Marblehead Hobart Warren West Palm Beach Florida Lucia Warren Edward P. ‘Daniels Abbot Peterson Angie M. Faunce Kenelin Winslow Robert Winslow Edward H. Winslow Beverly Bulkeley F. Winslow Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Couple Weds At Home Of Bride's Aunt

Concord Miss Martha Ke Middleton daughter of the late Dr and Mrs Willis P Middleton of Ac ton and Dr Melvin A Martinson son of Mr and Mrs Christian A Martinson 36 Hubbard Street were married last Saturday night The ceremony was at the bride s aunt s home performed by Rev George G Parker The matron of honor was Mrs George Dudman a cousin of the bride and Edward Martinson brother of the groom was best man A reception followed The bride a Wheaton College and Wheelock School graduate taught in Peter Burke Jey School The groom a Gould Academy Tufts College Tufts Medical School graduate is interning at Worcester Memorial Hospital

Concord Martha KE. Middleton Willis P. Middleton Acton Melvin Martinson Christian A. Martinson Hubbard Street George G. Parker Congregational Church Edward Martinson Groton Lucy Ann Dudman Wheaton College Norton and Wheelock Boston Peter Burke& Jey Gould ’Academy Tufts College Tufts Medical School Worcester Memorial Hospital

Pin League For Women Formed In Concord Season Start

Concord forms the Ladies Ten Pin Bowling League with Mary Moynihan as president succeeding Dorothy Dee. Officers include Mary Clyne as treasurer and Agnes Neville as secretary. Four teams are listed with a new six members joining. league play begins next Tuesday evening.

Concord Mary Moynihan Dorothy Dee Mary Clyne Agnes Neville Pldy Dotty Dee Alice Burke Kay Wikler Martha Dee Peggy Clark Vera Leithead Marie Murray Margaret Algeo Alice Algeo Reta Bariteau Margaret Burke Anna Valente Anne Neville Neville Eileen Carson Mary Neville Catherine Noe Nancy Burke Winnie Gerrish Madeline Strayton Virginia Dunn

D.A.R. Rummage Sale Set For Saturday in Concord

The D A R plans its annual rummage sale Saturday at 1 PM in the Chapter House on Lexington road. Proceeds support the D A R as it prepares to open its 1940 41 season.

Concord D.A.R Lexington Road

Miss Peters Debuts At Concord Tea Dance

Elinor Peters daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Peters will debut at a tea dance hosted by her parents at Concord Country Club this Saturday from 4 to 7. The helpers include Peters sisters Margaret Grace Cheney Mary Harlow Anne Tar bell Helen Harlow Patience Hosmer Emily Cobb Rosemary Baldwin and Marie Gooding with Richard Peters and Lamuel Hosmer Francis A Houston Stephen Baldwin and Christopher Wadsworth assisting.

Concord Elinor Peters Alexander C. Peters Elm Street Concord Country Club Mary EB. Thorpe Miss Theters Margaret Grace Cheney Mary Harlow Anne Tarbell Helen Harlow Patience Hosmer Emily Cobb Rosemary Baldwin Marie Gooding Richard Peters

Professional Ball Player Returns Home

Jimmy Cullinane son of Mr and Mrs John F Cullinane returned home from a season with Gloversville New York. The 1936 high school baseball captain played 118 games batting .305 with 135 hits including 25 doubles six triples and three home runs. He drove in 83 runs and scored 77. Described as a fine fielder he earned recall to Albany for 1941 spring training at Barnwell South Carolina after a season marked by a five for five game and a notable 18 at bats in an inning utility.

Concord Jimmy Cullinane John F. Cullinane Grant Street Gloversville New York Jimmy Ans Albany Barnwell South Carolina

Tryouts Underway for Peters Bulkeley Soccer Team

Peters Bulkeley School soccer coach Colcord Ralph Ward trains nearly 49 candidates for the varsity squad. Veterans include Ed Horne George Denisevich James Walker Joseph Dee John Castor Charles Harwood and Jack Lynch. Openers Sept 1 at Harvey Wheeler, with away Tuesday games and Thursday at Emerson playground.

Colcord Ralph F. Ward Peters‘Bulkeley School Ed Horne George Denisevich James Walker Joseph Dee John Castor Charles Harwood Jack Lynch Emerson Playground Harvey Wheeler School Latters Field Bedford Lincoln Lexington

Surprise Shower Honoring Miss Dorothy Dunne

West Concord residents Mrs John S Tombeno and Mrs Yvonne Crompton hosted a surprise bridal shower for Miss Dorothy V Dunne at 141 Commonwealth Avenue. About 30 to 40 guests attended, celebrating her upcoming marriage to Frank R Viscariello of 13 Walden Street. The wedding is set for October 12 at four o clock in Our Lady Help of Christians Church.

West Concord John S.&. Tombeno Yvonne M. Crompton Commonwealth Avenue Dorothy V. Dunne

Injured in Freak Accident Near West Concord

West Concord youth William S. Gray aged 15 of 75 Central street was slightly hurt in a freak Sunday incident while playing sandlot football. He collided with a car driven by John Moynihan of Waltham near his home. Moynihan stopped the vehicle in time to prevent worse harm. Dr. John J. Berger treated Gray for slight bruises.

West Concord William S. Gray Central Street John Moynihan Waltham Gray Moynihan John J. Berger

Massachusetts forestry official to speak at Concord Rotary luncheon

George Cook of the Massachusetts state department of forestry will address Concord Rotary at the Colonial Inn luncheon. He will discuss forest conservation in a talk titled Forest Conservation.

George Cook Massachusetts State Department of Forestry Concord Colonial Inn

Concord Falls 15 Dracut 7 In Middlesex Clash

Dracut defeats Concord 15 to 7 on Emerson field with Doddy and Colburn scoring for Dracut and Sanborn Condon and LaHiff shining for Concord. Game featured a first half safety, late Concord drive thwarted in final seconds, and Chelmsford trip next for Concord.

Concord Belmont Winchester Dracut Oni Emerson Playground Colburn Schiripio Perio Doddy Schirigii Merton Sanborn Jimmy Condon J. Hilton Landry Mascariello Gibbs Donovan Sanborn Condon LaHiff Little Chelmsford le Doddy Roark Kendall Pouliot Reg Sturtevant Ouellette Re- Urbacher Dupuis Anderson Cousins P. Dee Landry Bayd Ihz Flavin Horne Schripio Diddy Robert Turner Charles Flanders Syd Farrell

Local alleged business man calls Concord 410 number

A caller identifying as seeking Mr Armory contacted Concord 410, the State Armory on Everett Street listed in the phone book. The note clarifies Concord 410 is the Armory’s number, and the inquiry occurred in the past week.

Concord Concord 410 State Armory Everett Street

Maguire Frawley Nuptials in St Patrick's Stoneham

Mary F Maguire daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank J Maguire of Stoneham wed Daniel L Frawley son of Mr and Mrs Thomas E Frawley of Hillside Avenue at St Patrick's Church Stoneham. Rev Knapp officiated. Bridesmaids Mary Ross Fauline Carroll ushers David J B Frawley William Maguire. Bride a Stoneham High School nurse. groom with American Merchant Marine. They plan to settle in Boston after a wedding trip.

West Concord Mary F. Maguire Frank J Maguire Stoneham Daniel L. Frawley Thomas E. Frawley Hillside Avenue St. Patrick’s Church Knapp Mary Mullaney Mary. Ross Boston Fauline Carroll Medford David JB. Frawley William’ Maguire Stoneham High School Massachusetts General Hospital Baker Memorial Cousieae Arheheaia Bbe American Merchant Marine

Concord Registrar Announces Voter Registration Dates

The Board of Registrars releases registration dates for the November 5 election. Sessions are October 1 at Harvey Wheeler School 9 p m, October 10 at the Town House 9 p m, October 14 at Harvey Wheeler School 7 9 p m, and October 16 at the Town House 12 noon 10 p m with times tentative due to conscription registrations.

Concord Board of Registrars Harvey Wheeler School

Hutchinson Wins Eagle Par Golf Tournament at Country Club

Concord John W Hutchinson won the eagle par golf tournament at the Country Club with 64 points, beating runner up C B Johnson at 52. Other scores included Dr R Johnston 47 A C Bliss 46 D W Comins Sr 45 J Dickens 44 and several players scoring lower.

Concord John W. Hutchinson C. B. Johnson Dr.r. Johnston A.C. Bliss D W. Comins, Sr J. Dickens W. P. Raymond S. P. Bodfish S. Johnson M. L. Ham R. C. Cobb J. M. Eaton, Jr N. C. Spencer P. Jewell, Sr Dr. R. Piper F. H. Gleason

Acton Man Heads Walden Masonic Lodge

Russell C. Berry of Acton was elected high priest to succeed Edwin Hansen at the Walden Royal Arch Chapter meeting at the Masonic Temple. George E. Cahoon West Concord became King. John Anderson Scribe. Payson True treasurer. Warren B. Goddard secretary. Allan A. Kennedy and Thomas Peterson named funds trustees for two and one years. Installation set for October 28.

Concord Masonic Temple Walden Royal Arch Russell C. Berry Acton Edwin” Hansen King George EE. Cahoon West Concord Scribe John Anderson Payson True Warren B. Goddard Allan A. Kennedy Thomas Peterson Will Tak

End of Daylight Saving Time Reminder in Concord

Residents in Concord Massachusetts are reminded that daylight saving ends this Saturday at 2 a m. People should set clocks back one hour when retiring Saturday evening to regain the lost hour again.

Concord Massachusetts

Hubbardville Wins Twilight Baseball Championship

Hubbardville claimed the twilight league title by sweeping East Quarter in the doubleheader after losing the opener 5-1. Manager Tommy Burke relied on Harry Cook who allowed seven hits and 11 strikeouts as Hubbardville totaled 18 runs in the nightcap, with multiple players collecting key hits including triples from Maurice Dee and Dick Craig.

Concord Hubbardville East Quarter Tommy Burke Harry Cook Richie Loughlin Maurice Dee Dick Craig Craig M. Dee Loughlin Jackie Flavin Stevie Flannery Hew Flannery Bill McCarthy Cook Paul Dee Robi Matone Pan Loukgattes Hubbardvilla Hetronville

Concord Creates Rolling Kitchen for Britain War Relief

The Concord Unit of the British War Relief Society reports rapid giving to fund a Rolling Kitchen for Britain. Over 200 local volunteer contributions and more than $1,000 raised cover the kitchen cost with funds for a second unit in prospect. Contributions may be sent to Julian W. Ballou, treasurer, Middlesex Institution, Concord.

Concord Massiahupetis Britain Atlantic Clipper Concord Unit British War Relief Society, Inc Milldam Friends of Julian W. Ballou Middlesex ‘Institution

Free Lecture On Christian Science Oct 10 in Concord

A free public lecture on Christian Science is set for Thursday night October 10 at 3 o clock in the Veterans building on Walden street Concord Gavin W Allan CSB of Toronto da lecturer and member of the Board of Lectureship of The First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston sponsored by the Concord Christian Science society

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Concord-Miss Bartolmeo Weds Maurice Roebuck in Somerville

Miss Mary C Bartolmeo daughter of Mr and Mrs John B Bartolmeo of 1 Byron Street wed Maurice Roebuck son of the late Mr and Mrs William B Roebuck of Somerville. The ceremony was at St Bernard's rectory at 3 pm officiated by Fr George F Mulcahy. Attendants included Miss Sarah B Bartolmeo and William B Roebuck with John Hayes. A reception for over 250 guests followed at the Girl Scout House on Walden Street. The bride a Concord High and Hickox Business School graduate recently worked at the local telephone exchange. The groom a Somerville Schools graduate works at National Warehouse. After October 1 the couple will reside at 4 Rush Street Somerville.

Concord Mary C. Bartolmeo Wand John B. Bartolmeo Byron Street Maurice of. Roebuck William B. Roebuck Somerville St. Bernard’s George F. Mulcahy Sarah B. Bartolmeo 4Th Rush Street

Community Classes Open October 7

Concord recreation council announces community classes starting October 7 at multiple venues. Instructors include Boston University professor Dr Cameron, Cambridge Kendall Green historian Charles Cummings, decorator Robert Snelling, Concord Academy staff, and Mrs Shaw among others. Enroll via Mrs John R McManus, 8 Middle Street.

Concord Matt » Shaw Concord ‘High School iMrs John R. McManus Middle Street Richard Cameron Boston University Charles K. Cummings Cambridge School Kendall’ Green Robert Snelling Courtwight House Elizabeth Kuhl Concord Academy George R. ‘Walker Nancy i Roelker Priscilla Ordway Claora Bell 'Stryon N. 11. University T. Mott Shaw Edgar Laforest Robbins Concord High School Anna Macone

Concord Fireman Nears Return After Auto Injury

Concord fireman Gerald H. Finan, injured weeks ago by a car, is nearly recovered and hopes to resume duties soon. David B. Williams of Monument street returns to Harvard classes this week. Annursnac Grange holds annual reception for town teachers at Odd Fellows hall. Troop 49 Concord Boy Scouts plan fall meetings Tuesday evening at Peter Bulkeley School. Mr Dee and daughter Margaret Bent return from a four day motor trip to New Jersey and Pennsylvania with visits to Wilkes-Barre Scranton and New York.

Gerald H. Finan David B. “Williams Monument Street Harvard Annursnac Grange Odd Fellows Concord Boy Scouts Hext Peter Bilkeley Joseph. Dee Bedford Street Margaret M Bent Mr. Dee Robert Field Peddie School Hightstown New Jersey Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania Robert Scranton New York

Mrs Lyons Died After Long Illness in West Concord

Mrs Sarah Jane Lawlor Lyons longtime West Concord resident died after a lengthy illness at Blackburn Rest Home 318 Main Street last Thursday noon. Born February 4 1867 widow of Anna Lyons former Concord police sergeant she was a member of Ladies Aid A C H No 44. Survived by husband two sons Edward Maynard Faul A gentle four daughters Sister May Urban Olive Lyons O P St Johns Convent North Cambridge Mary Louise Ryan Miss Ja and Miss Ruth C all of West Cord a brother William H Lawlor Maynard and one grandson Paul A Jr Funeral services from her late homeside Avenue followed by a requiem mass at Our Lady Help of Christians burial in Bernard Cemetery.

West Concord Sarah Jane (Lawlor) Lyons Blackburn Main Lyons Nna Concord Department Sa 0 Ja Ladies Au A. C. H. No Conco Edward Maynard Faul A West Mary Cord Our Lady Help of Trans Church Purial Bernard's Cemetery

Legionnaire Stages Hitler Act In Concord

A Legion post staged a Hitler impersonation in Concord drawing a crowd and police response. A member delivered a German speech and was restrained by fellow members before being taken to the police station where officer John T. Foster intervened to resolve the situation.

Bar Wood Police Department Hitler Fenken John T. Foster

Locke Peterson Marriage Announced in West Concord

West Concord announces the marriage of Hortense G Locke to Leglie C Peterson. The couple reside at 413 Main Street and 406 Main Street respectively. Mr and Mrs Bailey of Bedford attended the ceremony.

West Concord Wallace B. Locke Main Street Hortense G Leglie C. Peterson Ludfig Ates Peterson Bailey Bedford

Garrity to depart this week for trip including Tulane game

Thomas F Garrity Jr treasurer and tax collector plans a week long trip commencing this Saturday with a stop in New Orleans to watch the Tulane Boston College football game.

Thomas F. Garrity, JR New Orleans

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