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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1941
Page
1
A community event announces Diane Gather presents a three act mystery at Parish Playhouse with local cast listed including Walker Caroline Wilson Martha Piper Virginia Owen Mary Harlow Charles Newberry William Robertson Kenneth Kraetzer and others.
Littleton hosts a Finnish Isan League event at Memorial Park on Sunday afternoon May 26. The six mile road race features about a dozen entries with Hekkala Jr in charge. Maynard and Acton manage the program while a valuable prize list accompanies the annual two mile event following the main race.
Enterprise notes healthier circulation and higher advertising revenue as shops stay busy and payrolls rise. Merchants say sales peak and confidence grows with stores running at capacity and more workers in the industrial town, signaling a potential upward trend for the local economy.
Sunday marked resounding Easter Day observances in Sudbury churches with full congregations. The Methodist Church reported strong worshippers at both services and a morning sermon delivered by Rev. Elmore Brown. Two boys, sons of Mr Ian and Mr, were noted as part of the event.
Concord veteran Joseph D. Murray 57 a World War II Marine Corps officer and Purple Heart recipient dies after an earthquake era illness. He retired as Major seven years ago and belonged to the American Legion James Manutte post and Naval Order. He leaves his wife Cave Moomroy a daughter Mileen Murray and a brother Camp Oromante. Funeral services were held at St Bernard's church with Legion bearers and town flags at half mast. Interment followed at Arlington National Cemetery Washington DC.
Concord hosts a gathering of all Merit Badge Counselors at Fred Boyd’s house on Thursday April 24 at 8:00 p.m. Sachem Council Executive Henry Schreiber will welcome attendees and discuss the role of counselors. A reel or two from Camp Sachem in Antrim NH will be shown to foster acquaintance among leaders and Scoutmasters.
The Belmont Hill team fell 3 to 1 against Concord as Dick Chenoweth connected a two run homer in the sixth. Connie Atkins stood on second base during the play. Middlesex league action saw Stare and teammates struggle while Peers and Eustis led visitors with key hits. Wentworth and Tufts freshmen were also noted in the day’s schedule.
Concord reports the wedding of Miss Marylda Ransom, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rowe B Ransom, on Sunday at four o clock in a local church. A reception will follow at the Girl Scout House Walden.
Ida R Pierce Goff of Lexington Road Concord died at her home last Friday morning at age 85. She was born in Concord October 17, 1865 and widow of Gott Goff, a Pepperell shoe merchant. She belonged to the First Parish Church Woman’s Parish Association and Concord Woman’s Club. Funeral services were held Monday at her home with Rev. Edward Perry Daniels officiating. Burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. She is survived by brother Arthur Pitchburg and several nieces and nephews.
At B P O Bike Maceday an evening gathering drew many members for one of the season’s largest meetings. Arthur W. Parke was praised as esteemed while officers and trustees were announced. George W. Deacon led refreshments and nearly 100 guests enjoyed scalloped oysters.
The Concord Maybees led the league but fell four points to the Tagalongs at McManus Alleys on April 8. Merrymakers beat Topsies by three points as Neville rolled 167 and 103 in two strings with a 291 high three string. Dottie Dee and Tardy Dee posted notable marks as starts and averages show the Maybees leading with high team single and total scores.
The Women’s Parish Association of the First Parish Church held its annual election on Monday afternoon in Concord. Elected to principal offices were Mrs. Caleb H. Wheeler as president and Mrs. Edward B. Caigzer as first vice president along with Mrs. Edward P. Da ee as vice-president, Mrs. a3 Smith as secretary, and Mrs. Samuel Kent as corresponding secretary.
The item notes a move to a new office formerly occupied by Attorney Thomee Fu, with town treasurer and tax collector also mentioned. Telephones stay the same as the past two years. Rudolph W. Currier remains editor.
The funeral for Penson E E, longtime member of Haithorne Chapter Order of Eastern Star and former Boston engineer, drew Lodge members and a Reformatory delegation. He leaves a wife Annie M MacQuarrie, two daughters Doris B and Mrs Gladys Hancock, a son Henry, his mother Mrs Sarah Graham, sister Mrs Sarah Towne, and brother Lewis Graham. Masonic services followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery with pallbearers John Anderson J Gordon MacLeod Harry Colter Ralph Gerow Harry Parker John Morrill H Payson True conducting the grave rites assisted by Warren B Goddard.
Emerson Hospital superintendent Edna D. Price releases a March summary showing 31 babies born, 50 inpatients, 27 admitted, 41 discharged, daily averages 22.9 and 110 discharges for the month. Surgical and medical cases, stillbirths, X rays and lab tests recorded. hospital activity peaked with the largest daily census to date.
Committal services were held Monday morning at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery for Josiah H Penniman aged 72 who died in Philadelphia on April 9. Rev Kenneth R Teed of Westore Union Church conducted the service.
The Concord High School calendars list baseball games against Maynard Wellesley Chelmsford Weston Howe Needham and Lexington with dates in May and April. Track meets include Lowell Marlboro Leominster Fitchburg Relays and the State Meet at Newton with matches against Lexington and Maynard.
The Concord Mothers Club held its monthly meeting at the Trinitarian Congregational Church parish house on Monday evening April 7. President Mrs. Robert D. Hackett presided as Dr. G Burnham Beaman Jr of Wellesley spoke on Mental Health Begins at Home. He described symptoms seen in mental illness and noted that 75 percent of the human race have mental illnesses. Refreshments were served with hostesses listed.
At Wells Hall Concord high school assembly, letters were awarded to boys Capt. David Cartey Capt. elect Fred Macone John Antonogoni Seabury Short Edward Dinigan Raymond Lawson Jack Larrabee Robert Antognant and manager Philip Peterson. Girls receiving letters include Captain Helen Soberg co captain elect Frances Keesey and Marion Williams Virginia Benoit Mildred Berlied Katherine Varisy Margaret Damon Virginia Kinsman Anna Denisevich and manager Normie Johnson. Special commendation for the school’s fine showing during the past season was accorded.
Firemen from the Central station were awakened at 4:16 a m Tuesday for a fire near Bedford Street. The alarm sounded and damage was reported, with authorities labeling the blaze incendiary in origin.
At a Concord school committee meeting, Chairman Harold Tompkins announced a letter from high school principal Willis B. Gifford saying he would not seek re-election after this year. Resignations followed from Ruth McCoy of the household arts department and Lillian Westergren of the Peter Bulkeley sub-primary division.
Martin T Bulger of Cambridge Turnpike, a painter who lined Concord streets and played local senior pro baseball 80s years ago, died after a brief illness. Survived by two brothers, a sister, a nephew and a niece. Funeral mass held at St Bernard's Church with burial in St Bernard's Cemetery.
In a tight league game, Snows beat Maconés three point margins to stay atop standings. Knights and Conay also posted wins as the standings shifted with late scoring and key performances.
The Young People's Society of the Evangelical Church plans a radio broadcast from Concord. Miss Annie will present Home Missions program details to church members and the wider audience.
Concord marks the 166th anniversary of the 1776 Concord bridge battle with no parade due to troops unavailable. A banner morning, church bells, a 6 30 breakfast for Battery, track and baseball events, and a 4 o'clock jam followed by a military ball at 8 complete the day.
Miss Clare F Flint 70 of Barretts Mill Road died suddenly at home on Monday. She was the daughter of the late Lewis Ming and Mrs Hunt. A sister, Miss Laurae Flint of Milton, survives. Funeral services were private.
The Sudbury firemen faced 14 fires this week, a sharp rise from prior periods. A notable blaze at Cutting’s Mill destroyed an orchard of pear trees and grape vines, prompting officials to urge residents to obtain permits before any outdoor fires to ensure safety.
An odd fragment recalls a boy named Lad who finally lands a sizable catch in Mill Brook after a long wait. The report notes a weight of 11.5 ounces and a length of 16.25 inches, with emphasis on the effort and early morning setting.
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