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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1940

Page

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Jows 10 Pictu na i Pict Oth 4 RD a

The fragmentary OCR note provides few readable names and numbers. It mentions a section about ten pictures and another four rounds, with limited context available.

Oklahoma Angel of Death Valley Scotty Link

A sprawling reminiscence ties Oklahoma politics to the Red Phillips era and Death Valley Scotty. It traces Leon C. Phillips’s political stance, Red’s college fame, and a web of personal legends including Scotty’s funds, schemes, and a famed railroad era partnership.

Patriots Day Ball 10 to Be Held Here

Concord hosts the Patriots Day Ball as Company H M N G stages its annual ball at the State Armory on Patriot's Day evening. Dancing runs from 9:30 to 1 with Ken Reeves orchestra and Wood sisters. Grand march at 10:30 led by town dignitaries. Concord Legion Band drawing for a 1940 automobile. Tickets available from A George Wandini.

Concord Company H. M. N. G State Armory Samuel Melist Kenneth Gerrish Jack Algeo Lincoln John Potter Robert O'Brien James Roper Arlington R Ahearn Lexington Ted Brooks Concord Legion A. George Wandini

Benefit Whist For Maynard Firemen May 6

Benefit whist to aid Maynard Firemen’s Relief Fund will be held Monday evening May 6 in the high school auditorium. Proceeds support the fire department and its protection of life and property.

Maynard Maynard Firemens

Trout Stocking Report Expands to Local Streams

The State Conservation Department stocked trout in Acton Nashoba brook Henle e Kiln brook Concord White Pond Lake Walden Lexington Maple brook Maynard Taylor brook Hudson Fort Meadowbrook Hogsbrook and many Middlesex County towns. This notice lists numerous local streams and ponds affected by the program.

Concord State Conservation Acton Nashoba White Pond Lake Walden Lexington Maynard Hudson Fort Meadowbrook Hogsbrook Middlesex County

Minuteman Association plans annual banquet in Concord

The Ninth annual Minute-Mah Forest Protective Association banquet and entertainment will be held in the Veterans Building Thursday evening with dinner from 7. James J Mara Waites chairs the committee. the association includes 58 Middlesex County units and District Five.

Concord James J Mara Waites Coast Middlesex County

Mrs B L Smith Wins State Badminton Tournament Title

Mrs B L Smith won the final weeky round robin at the state armory under Pete Pratt last Wednesday afternoon scoring AT points. Other results include Mrs R Ful tom Johnston 45 Mrs George 395 Miss Elizabeth Timmins 36 Mrs Richard F Wood 34 Mrs D Ripley Gage 31 and Alden H Russell 23.

Concord Benjamin L. Smith State’ Armory Pete” Pratt R. Fultom Johnston George Elizabeth “Timmins Richard F Wood D. Ripley Gage Alden H Russell

A. O. H. Auxiliary Whist Party Awards Prizes

The Ladies Auxiliary A. O. H. No. 44 held a whist party at K. of P. hall last Wednesday with prizes awarded to Mrs. Martin Mullaney Mrs. Ida O'Brien Miss Fraites Seiten Miss Av ing O'Connell Mrs Mary Hayes Mrs Catherine Mullaney Mrs Katherine Downing Mrs John Wester Mrs Joanna Kelley Mrs Frances Byron Mrs Mary Kelley Mrs Elizabeth Goulding Mrs Ida O'Brien Mrs Cora Flannery Mrs Martin Tobin and Richard Craig. The next meeting is April 17 at Miss O'Connell's Potter Street and another whist party is planned for April 22 at Mrs An Lynch's Belnap Street. The Ladies Auxiliary of James J. Maanehd Post No. 158 A. L. Wa. continues with a fond sale this afternoon from 3:30 to 5.

A.O. H Martin ‘Mullaney Ida O'Brien Fraites Seiten Bedford

Concord Scenes at World's Fair display Lexington sites featured

Massachusetts exhibits for the 1940 New York World's Fair will include drawings and models of Concord landmarks. Highlights span the Battle of North Bridge, Minute Man statue, Paul Revere's arrival at Lexington Common, Dr Samuel Prescott at Concord, the Old Belfry Club, and other Revolutionary era events. The visuals were approved by Governor Saltonstall.

Concord Massachusetts New York Saltonstall Concord End Lexington Paul Revere Lexington Common Samuel Prescott Budkman’s Pavern Lexington Old Belfry Club

Concord Players select cast for To Varich

The Concord Players at the Veteran Building announce the cast for the upcoming play To Varich to be staged on April 25, 26 and 27. Cast includes Charles Farnsworth Caroline Farnsworth Helen Piper William McGuckin Clement Edwards Ripley Gage Anne Jewell Richard Wood Helen Reynolds A Mason Harlow Jane McGuckin Virginia Armstrong and Marvin Taylor.

Concord Tovarich Charles W. Farnsworth Caroline Farnsworth Helen Piper William C. McGuckin Clement S Edwards D. Ripley Gage Anne Jewell Richard F Wood Helen Reynolds A. Masonarlow Jane McGuckin Virginia Armstrong Marvin C Taylor

Wife substitutes for absent geologist at club talk

Mrs Morris substituted for Acton Professor Frederick K Morris of the M T noted Geologist. She gave an engaging talk with colored slides tracing geological formations from Egypt to India and the Orient. Refreshments followed as Mrs Christofferson and others served sandwiches and coffee.

Acton Frederick K. Morris Young Republican Club West Aay Morris Car Christofferson Win Christofferson

Class 1935 Holds Merry Gathering

The Maynard High School Class of 1936 held its fifth reunion at the Sterling Inn last night. After a steak lobster or chicken dinner, entertainment and dancing followed. Reminiscences of schooldays were shared as the group laughed through the hour. Committee in charge included Robert Duggan, Hmvi Nyholm, Helen Weckstrum Prescott, Elizabeth Mahoney, Catherine pn, Joseph Girdziewski Jr, Vi Tabowicz and Frank Primiano.

Maynard Mayard High School Sterling Inn Robert Duggan Hmvi Nyholm Helen Weckstrum Prescott Elizabeth Mahoney Catherine Joseph Girdziewski

Emerson Hospital Concord Monthly Summary Report

Emerson Hospital in Concord releases its monthly summary detailing patient admissions, discharges, and service utilization. The report highlights trends in clinical areas, staffing updates, and notable hospital activities for the period.

Local Red Cross seeks garments for Europe refugees

The Red Cross aims to ship 200 sweaters and 25 layettes plus 90 dresses to war refugees in Europe. A March 28 Finance Committee meeting discussed quotas and deadlines, with goals to finish by June 15 and enlist knitters through George Root and Mrs George Hallett.

Rodney Cross Europe Dressea Alexander Cameron Eee Mrs Sen George Root George D. Hallett Kters A. C. Peters

Concord Woman Margaret J. Gleason Dies After Long Illness

Margaret J. Gleason a lifelong Concord resident died at home on Thoreau Street Monday night after a long illness. Born May 31 1861 in Concord she was 79. She worked as a dressmaker in youth and is survived by sister Mrs. James M. Russell a brother Dennis and a niece Julia all of Concord. Requiem high mass will be held at St Bernard's Church Concord Thursday at 9 am with burial in St Bernard's Cemetery Concord.

Concord Margaret J. Gleason Thoreau Street Lila James M. Russell Dennis Julia St. Bernard’s Church Bernard’s Cemetery

Concord Adds 39 New Voters to Registration List

The Board of Registrars announces the addition of 39 new voters to the town list. Eligible residents may vote in the upcoming primary on April 30. Seven registered at Wednesday evening’s session at Harvey Wheeler School. The next session was April 10 at the town house from noon to 10 p.m.

Concord Board of Registrars Harvey Wheeler School

D A R Meeting in Concord Highlights Colonial Gardens Lecture

Concord delegates Mrs George R Blinn of Bedford and Mrs C H Towle of Concord reported on the Spring Conference at the D A R Chapter House. Alternates Miss R Dora Farrar and Mrs Houghton attended. Professor M Davis from the Indies bikes College delivered an illustrated lecture on Colonial Gardens.

Huse George R. Blinn Bedford C H Towle Conlcord R. Dora Farrar Houghton M Davis the Indies College Colonial Gardens

Revolver Match Scores from Concord Police League

In the New England Revolver league match at Concord police, teams led by Sergeant Marshall posted scores including John Foster 274 Almon Heyliger 279 and J EL Pinan Jr 257. Frederick Nolan 256 Robert Lawson 229 Edward Lewton 227 William L McCarthy 202 Thomas V Finan 161 totals 1065 and 914 for two squads. John Foster achieved a perfect 100 on his second shot.

Concord New England Concord Police Sergeant Marshall Witherell John Foster J.” Almon “ Heyliger al Baptist J. EL Pinan, Jr Frederick Nolan Robert Lawson Edward Lewton William L. McCarthy Thomas V. Finan J. John Foster

Rider Hurt When Thrown From Horse at Walden Pond

Donald McCammond, 24, of Lexingon, was thrown from a horse while riding through Walden Pond State Reservation last Sunday afternoon. Found pinned against a tree by three children, he was carried nearly a mile to Emerson Hospital in Concord for treatment, diagnosed with a fracture of the right leg.

Concord Walden Pond State Reservation Donald McCammond Moreland Street Lexington Cith Hart McCammond H E Emerson Hospital R. Fulton’ Johnston Kristian Science

Marriage Announced for Jane Taylor and W. Seeckts

Concord reports the marriage of Jane Taylor of Lincoln to W. Seeckts of Lincoln occurred Saturday March 30 at a home party on SigS avenue. The couple's reception followed with honors from Concord High School Annapolis Prep New Hampton Bates and the groom now in Boston University Law School's 1941 class.

Concord Bernardee Oean Jane ' Taylor Annapolis New Hampton Ant | Bates Hig ‘Aes Boston University Law School

Rector Charles R Peck Leads Easter Sunday Services

Sunday services list Holy Communion at 8 a m. and 9 30 a m Junior Church. Morning Prayer and sermon by the pastor follow at 11 a m. The schedule includes events for the Lower School.

Charles. R

First Parish Church Service and Society Notices

Lexington road minister Rev Edward P Daniels presides over a morning service at 11 with subject Sacred Ground and a chorus choir led by Barbara Bowie. The Emreson Society meets at 5 30 in the vestry and Kings Daughters gather Tuesday at 2 39 at Mrs Berkeley Wheelers home.

Lexington Road Edward P. Daniels Sacred Ground Barbara Bowie Emreson. Society Berkeley _Wheeler King’s Daughters

Concord Walden Street church notices list services and speakers

On Walden Street Trinity Congregational Church announces April 14 schedule with 9:30 Sunday School led by Eliot R. Howard and 10:45 Morning Worship, 7 p.m. Young People Society speaker Paul Larrabee. April 16 at 2:30 Woman's Union vestry meeting with George L Thurlow and Myron Clark. Danforth Comins Jr. leaves Walden Street for air conditioning work.

Concord Trinitarian Congregational Church Walden Street Wilfrid H. Bunker Young Peoples’ Society Paul Larrabeé Woman's Union Hoy George L! Thurlow Leominster Mr Myron Clark of Bedford

Willow Rebekahs to entertain Concord Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall

Everett C Thrope Jr celebrated his second birthday with a party hosted by his grandparents Mr and Mrs Bimil Thorpe and Mr and Mrs George B Clark in Concord. The event comes as Concord Lodge 212 plans a Thursday evening gathering with the Willow Rebekahs at West Concord Odd Fellows hall.

Evenng Concord Lodge Willow Rebekahs Odd Fellows Hall West Concord Bimil O. Thorpe George B. Clark Concord

Weather item with unclear text

Partly cloudy and unsettled conditions reported with inconsistent spelling and stray letters. The fragment shows weather phrasing but lacks clear location date or actionable forecast details.

Full Military Honors for Veteran

West Concord-Lewis Gillespie 41, disabled World War veteran, remembered in home town service. Funeral honors. he enlisted at 19 with the 26th Infantry, served in Scotland and France, later became a florist. He leaves wife Edith M Caldwell and son Lewis G Caldwell.

West Concord Lewis Gillespie Lanebrook Acton Concord Tee Scotland Canwon Concord High School Edith M Pena Caldwell Lewis G Caldwell

Birth Delays Race as Baby Born En Route to Hospital

Mrs. Daniel Sweeney of Arlington Road West Acton went into labor in an automobile driven by her brother Michael King on Monday. Police met the car at West Concord barracks and rushed to Emerson hospital but the seven pound boy arrived before arrival. Both mother and child are reported well. The Helping Hand Society of Union Church will hold a Silver Tea at 2 30 Friday at Mrs Lenard W Benson 9 Derby Street.

Concord Daniel Sweeney Arlington Road West Acton Lawrence Memorial Hospital Medford Michael King King West Concord State Police Frank P. Sweeney Emerson Hospital Sweeney Helping Hand Society Union Church

Auxiliary A. O. H. No. 44 meeting notice

The Ladies Auxiliary A. O. H. No. 44 will meet at Annie ee 27 Belknap Street on April 17. The notice invites members to attend at the stated home address for the gathering.

Ladies Auxiliary A.0.h Annie Ee Belknap Street

Patriot's Day Celebration Plans Completed in Concord

Concord prepares for Patriot's Day with plans by W. Percy Blodgett. A morning track meet at Emerson Playground precedes a parade led by the Concord Legion band and Governor Baltonethly's speech at the North Bridge.

Concord Middlesex Chalrtman W Percy Blodgett Blodgett Frank J. Googlns Emerson Playground Concord High Maynard Framingtor Ralph F Laat Baltonethly Olt North Bridge

Maynard Seventeen Applications For Assabet Aeries

Seventeen applications were received in Assabet Aeries F.0.8 at a meeting in their room last night. The class will be initiated at a meet ing on April 23. Nomination of officers for the coming year will also be made at this meeting.

Maynard Assabet Aeries

Elmtree Farm Owner Hatherton Atkinson Found in New York

Sudbury report lists Hatherton J Atkinson of Elmtree Farm as located in New York. No further details provided in readable text.

The J. Atkinsona Elmtree, Farm Are New York

Concord Woman's Club Celebrates 46th Anniversary

Concord observes its 46th anniversary with a club luncheon at First Parish Church followed by a brief meeting led by president Mire Jace B Conant. About 40 members attend as Miss Irma C Whitney speaks on "Outwitting the Styles."

Concord Concord Omen Ont Fond Mire Jace B. Conant Gonant Afte Mies Irma C. Whitney

Death Warrant Red Silcide Through Rear Window

A damaged fragment describes a death scene at Victor Concord Street. Mrs Peppard Partridge is found dead inside a car with a shattered windshield and multiple broken windows. The force of impact scattered glass across the interior and exterior.

Ck Thatseniereia Silcide Wihdo Auto Victor Concord Peppard

Exaggeration We Are Never So Happy As We Suppose

A brief quotation noting that happiness is often overestimated, attributed to La Rochefoucauld. The line reflects a skeptical view of self-assessed contentment and the limits of personal certainty.

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