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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1940
Page
1
A scattered summary lists officials such as District Attorney Bradford and Board of Selectmen, church services, school events at Middlesex and the girls academy, and social activities including dances and clubs. It mentions police activity about patrol cars and a Feb rainfall note, reflecting a busy town schedule.
A garbled text fragment mentions a wife Christine and a directive to drive away. The surrounding context is unreadable, with words like Das Neat, Concont, Daley, and spades appearing as corrupted terms. No clear event or outcome can be established.
The text notes a Concord High School athlete who prepared at Concord before entering Duke University. It mentions a freshman nine with one loss, a right handed pitcher and strong batter. It lists professional connections including Cullinane at Albany and several players with teams in Cleveland Evansville Little Rock Sidney Mines Platteburgh.
The town meeting on March 4 approved the new aerial truck for the fire department. Delivery was expected by late July after a lengthy procurement process.
Bob Kelley of Concord placed 14th in the Reddish A A 10 mile road race held in Jamaica Plain last Saturday. He finished with a time near 51 minutes 17 seconds, about seven places behind winner Fred McGlone of Natick, and ahead of notable runners like Clarence DeMar and Dempster. Kelley, a ten mile road racing veteran, plans to compete in upcoming O Connell Cathedral events for a chance at a top place.
The Gonèord Teachers Club presents the comedy What's Life this Friday and Saturday at 8 o'clock in the high school auditorium. Parker Dexter directs a large crowd of teachers including Harvey Wheeler Peter Bulkeley and the High School staff in cast or production roles.
Concord members of the Young Republicans met at the home of Mrs Otis M Whitney Tuesday evening with president David B Wil lessing presiding. Plans were made for the annual banquet on May 1. Frederick C Bean First Assistant Clerk of Courts Middlesex County spoke on Crime in Middlesex County.
Concord hosts the Emerson Hospital Aid Society rummage sale on Saturday May 11 at the State Armory. Donate outgrown children clothing old evening gowns ornaments furniture hooks and pictures. Drop items at Mrs Jarvis barn 11 Monument Street.
Rev Benneth Read announces new members at Union Church in Concord West. Edgar Roban and his spouse are listed among those voted into membership, reflecting ongoing parish growth.
The state team debate championship concluded with Groton earning a sole first place among towns. Fall River claimed top points at 35 followed by Lowell with 32 as five individual medals were awarded, each gold silver or bronze. Miss Sarah Loomis led the event with judges and teachers assisting.
The text lists names and roles of local officers and committees, including a secretary and treasurer, with scattered fragments referring to individuals such as Mrs Julian W Ballou and Mrs Floyd. The legible elements indicate a meeting or organizational record with positions like secretary and treasurer.
The Mothers Club met at Union Church in West Concord on Monday evening to discuss a film screening arranged with Holland. Attendees included MacRae, a caraliste of Seedece cone, and attendees noted transportation by bus to the event featuring windmills.
A mixed program features Schubert and Saint Saens selections with soloists and a choir. Performances include violin solos, a Men’s Quartet, and a postlude as the congregation sits. list of performers encompasses Rosem ary Benchley Anne Farrell Jane McClure and many others.
Concord reports the Mitt Bowling League hosted its second annual banquet at the Olaea Room with about 100 guests. Welch announced his resignation as league president and Joy read the resignation. Joy also overruled a request for a one year term.
Cahoon commenced his tenth year as Concord’s golf professional at the Concord Club on Monday, succeeding the late Walter. The opening day featured fair weather and cheering crowds as local golfers greeted the season.
Mildred Frances on kines are Mr al Philney great-grandparents are. Mr ata Mrs Joseph of South Weymouth formerly of Punkgaseet. Continuous fragments indicate a birth announcement with family names and location in a local notice.
In a garbled report the Salition Army appeals a case involving N Bues. The fragment mentions an appeal process and names but provides little verifiable context or outcomes.
Concord plans a Patriotic Day celebration on April second with a parade and float exhibit. Plans include an anti aircraft display near the airfield and a Battery O unit under Captain Freton with Lieutenant Hy. The Brown division prepares six sections including floats on local history, antiques, and an industrial display. the Alleppo Temple will march 236 members, with Air Conditioned Homes and Concord Red Cross among others expected to participate.
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