West Point for crime currency and a border air base debate
A column reviews Morgenthau plans for a semi military academy to fight crime, ties to an American dollar strength, and calls for treating crime like disease. It notes Alfred du Pont’s sudden death and reports a Texas murder for life insurance profits. The piece surveys wartime air bases, German submarines, and the fate of nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Mr. Morgenthau
West Point
Alfred du Pont
Washington
National Crime Army
Concord Players Present Irving's Rip Van Winkle
The Concord Players staged Dion Boucicault's adaptation of Rip Van Winkle in the Veterans Building with a large elaborate set. Kenneth Reynolds starred as Rip, Gretchen was played by Sylvia Short, and Derrick von Beekman by D Ripley Gage. Meenie and Hendrick were portrayed by Sylvia Short and H Dwight Joslin respectively as the town tale unfolds after Rip sleeps twenty years. The production featured detailed scenery by Russell T. Smith, a full cast including Peter Gilman and Donald Smith, costumes by a team led by Mrs Charles W Locke, and music from the Community Orchestra under J V Merrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Players
Veterans Building
Rip van Winkle
Dion Boucicault
Washington Irving
Irving
Rip van Winkie
Rip
Kenneth Reynolds
Nicholas Vedder
Harry B Little
Catskills
Schneider
Greicnen
Derrick
Gretchen
Cockles
Peter Gilman
Daniel F Hayes
Kendrick
H. Dwight Joslin
Martin Bovey
Meenie
Sylvia W Short
Molly Harlow
Hendrick Hudson
Donald Smith
Sign
iMeenie
Hendrick
Coccles
Sylvia
Dwight Poslin
SS. Thompson Blood
Page Brown
Eleanor Si Bovey
Priscilla Gushee
Stuart W Cook
Philip A Davis
Thomas Flint
Ralph Macone
Hans W Miller
Laurence E .Richardson
David G Smith
Donald McR. Smith
Philip L Smith
Whitney S Smith
Daniel F Wiles
Fletcher P. Adams
Virginia Berryman
Gladys W. Brooks
Charles W Farnsworth
Rebecca Flint
Joan Miller
Gladys S Richardson
Helen Roct
Elizabeth F Smith
Charles W. Locke
Elliott W Bisbee
Hl. Whittemore Brown
H Robert i Bygrave
George S Keyes
William A Kussin
Walter Vialle
J. Vey Merrill
Frederick R Child
Brilliant Social Event Brings Grand Masonic Ball
Sudbury Sunbury Lawn Hall hosted a Grand Masonic Ball by Charles A. Welch Lodge A F and A M on Friday evening. The ballroom was filled with members and friends showing festive spirit. Harry Brigham's orchestra provided music as prominent Masonic figures from across the state attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Tallant
Gavin A. Taylor Edwin Carlton Jr
William V. Merriam
William K. Walters
Frank T. Holland
Fire Destroys Barn on Frederick Wait Property
Fire Saturday morning completely destroyed a large barn on Frederick Wait's School street property. Mrs Waite raised the alarm, returning as fire apparatus arrived, while Captain David Clayton led crews to protect the house from the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Frederick Wait
School Street
Boston Man Arrest Highlights Hudson Torch-Murder Case
Frank DiStasio was arrested in Boston by Inspector John M. Anderson after being identified as the sought killer of the unidentified man whose charred body was found in a Hudson car on Lower Main Street. DiStasio denied knowledge of the murder and said he had not read papers recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News
Frank DiStasio
Boston
Lower Main Street
Hudson
John M. Anderson
Boston Police
DiStasio
Commonwealth Avenue
Anderson
Back Bay
Maynard Tax Rate For 1935 Rises To 43 60
Maynard reports the 1935 tax rate is 43.60 dollars per thousand, up 3.60 from last year, according to George Stockwell secretary to the local board of assessors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
George Stockwell
Board of Assessors
Emmmett Thane Dies After Short Illness in Maynard
Emmmett Thane of 5 Roosvelt street Maynard died yesterday afternoon at his home after a brief illness. He fell ill at the Assabet Mill in the morning and died in mid afternoon at age 49. He was survived by his wife seven children his brother George Thane tax collector and two sisters Agnes Connell and Mrs John Allard. Hundreds visited the home to offer condolences and the funeral is set for Friday morning at St Bridget's church with a requiem at 9 o'clock and burial in the parish cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Emmmett Thane
Roosvelt Street
Assabet
Thane
George Thane
Agnes Connell
West Concord
John Allard
Providence, R. LL
St. Bridget’s Church
Quail Called Most Useful Insectivorous Bird
The quail is regarded as our most useful insectivorous bird when considering the country as a whole.
Military Honors for Anthony C. Marshall in West Concord
Full military honors were accorded Anthony C. Marshall at Dee Funeral Parlors on Wednesday afternoon May 1 officiated by Rev. Edward Daniels. Marshall died April 29 at Soldiers Hospital Chelsea after a yearlong illness. A West Concord resident formerly of Derby Street he worked 21 years at Allen Chair Company and served in the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry and later the 17th US Infantry in the Philippines before burial at Sleepy Hollow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Anthony C. Marshall
Dee
Edward Daniels
Mr. Marshall
Soldiers’ Hospital
Chelsea
Derby Street
Allen Chair Company
United Workmen
Raulph P Hosmer
Supreme Court Rules for John C. Hall in Sudbury Election
The Supreme Court last week ruled the ballot in dispute since March Town Meeting should be counted for John C. Hall. Hall defeats Howard Goodnow by one vote for the three year term as selectman, clearing the way for the board to resume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Supreme Court
John C. Hall
Mr. Hall
Howard Goodnow
Selectman
Masonic Ball Attracts Many Guests In Sudbury Hall
Maynard radiant evening headline centers on the Masonic Ball of the Charles A Welch lodge AF and AM in Sudbury Town hall. The Anchor and Ark Glee Club performed a concert, followed by dancing to Harry Brigham’s orchestra. Refreshments and souvenirs enhanced the social program as committee members guided the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Charles A Welch Lodge
AF & AM
Sudbury Town Hall
Anchor
Albert A Tallant
Gavin A Taylor
Edwin Carlton, Jr
William T Merriam
William K Walkers
Frank T Hholland
Communion Breakfast Scheduled After Sunday Mass
Maynard Council will hold its annual Communion breakfast at Cooperative Hall after the 5 30 mass at St Bridget s church with all parishioners invited by reservation through Arley Lawrence GK by Friday. State Council convention in Worcester is May 14 with a May 13 convention ball. delegates from here include the current grand knight and James B Farrell past grand knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Council
R. O
Cooperative Hall
St. Bridget’s Church
Arley Lawrence
State Council
Worcester
James B Farrell
Miss Catherine Coughlin Entered BU Hall of Fame
Miss Catherine Coughlin was voted into Boston University’s Hall of Fame by the BU News. Only 12 of 10,000 students were chosen for character, activities and service. A former pupil and star athlete, she captained basketball and served as secretary of the student board, was women’s tennis champion, and topped senior superlatives as favorite, loveliest and best girl athlete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynuard
Catherine Coughlin
Boston University
B. U. News
Jis
Coughlan
Gamma Delta
Beins
Miss Coughlan
Mary Coughlan
Brooks Street
B. U
Sudbury Woman’s Club Elects New Officers at Luncheon
The Sudbury Women’s Club closed its season with a luncheon and meeting at the Town hall. Mrs. Bessie Ro. Maynard presided as president. Mrs. Jane Tufts was elected president with a slate including vice presidents Mrs. Virginia Priest and Miss Elizabeth Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Sudbury Woman's Club
Bessie Ro
Maynard
Katherine Lyford
State Motion Picture Council
Jane Tufts
Virginia Priest
Elizabeth Walker
Ralph Barton
Gladys Page
Fish
Grace Hunt
Federation
Emily F Willis
Fofl Gerry
Anza Oviatt
Carrie Bent
Beckwith
Flowage Rights Defined in Irrigation and Power Context
A historical definition explains flowage rights as the entitlement to compensation for land overflow when a dam diverts water for irrigation or power. It notes that when such overflowing rights are acquired, they are termed flowage rights.
Double for Real Victim Identified in Hudson Murder Plot
State detectives arrested Frank DiStasio, 48, of Reservoir Street Revere and charged his son Anthony in a gruesome Hudson case where a man on Lake Boon road was beaten and cremated. The elder DiStasio planned an insurance scheme with his son to collect 12500 in life policies by staging an accidental death. Police recovered notes naming suspects and pursued leads while the victim remained unidentified for hours before recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonely Lake Boon Road
Hudson
Rev
Revere
Anthony DiStasio
Reservoir Street
Frank DiStasio
DiStasio
Warren L. Bishop
Middlesex
John E. Stokes
South End
Boston
Lake Boon
Hunter
Par
Josephine DisStasio
Apri
County
Mr. Farrell
Dan Carrinteau
Farm Tools Sale in Sudbury Mass Saturday May 10
A Sudbury farm sale Saturday May 10 at 10 A M features a two horsepower machine and wood cutting tools. Items listed include a hay cutter and various farm equipment chairs benches and tools. Local residents are invited to view and bid on the sale items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Mass
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North Pole
Mexico
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Jacksonville
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Head Volney
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Texas
Howard Vierson
King Features Syndicate
WNU Bervicus
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Concord
Veterans’ Hall
Emmett Thane
Chelsea Hospital
J. C. Hall
Miss Coughlin
Mrs
Hudson Thurs
Auspices
Dou
Bos
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Park Square
Brighton
Waverly
Waltham
Anthony DiStasso
Norman M. Hunter
Hludson
Michell
Herman Collette
Jamesrumnington
William Ay
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Tryviano
Cadillac — Lasalle
Oldsmobile
Ces Sy. Cord
John A. Finiga
Arthur A. MA Auctioneers
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