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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1941
Page
2
A fragmentary wartime column debates national mobilization calling for prepared labor and production for defense. It discusses a bitter clash between employers and employees over material output and the government's role, noting rising demands and widespread urgency.
Fragmentary quotation notes ongoing dispute over industrial conditions and government capability. The passage argues the country resists concession while questioning whether current leaders are equally capable to oversee reforms and progress.
Concord reports Ket Parish service with Mrs Préd. Boyd and Erwin Garton as soloists and Angie Faunee on organ. Philip Shaw enlisted in the United States Army, leaving April 8 for training in Pawali, to serve two years then return for college. Also noted are Holy Cross College links, Friday Good Friday service with guest soloists, and local obituaries including Ira Jennie Heald.
Middlesex Superior Court changes the grand jury convening date from the first Monday to the last week of each month with exceptions in July and August when courts close. Indictments will be ready for trial in the first week of each month. The shift, urged by District Attorney Robert J Bradford, draws praise from lawyers and judges alike. Beaudreau resigns as clerk to join the FBI, effective April 18. The second criminal session, led by Justice Thomas H Connolly, handles appeals from district courts and features notable local cases and divorces including Crawford, Leane, Kalevas, Chambers, Garrity, Knowles, Wood, and others awaiting hearings.
Trinitarian Congregational Church on Walden Street lists Rev Wilfrid Heet as minister with an 8:30 am service at the Dean School and a 10:45 am morning worship. A 4 pm concert by Boston University Art Society conducted by Dr H Augustine is also scheduled.
Elm Street notes show Holy Communion at 9 30 morning service on April 20. Junior Church and lower school planned with Roger Cameron and Dr Richard M Cameron leading the sermon and band.
The text notes a church service at First Parish in Concord with Reverend P. Daniele as minister. It lists a church school at 9 45 a.m and a Sunday service at 11 a.m. and mentions a sermon by the minister. The fragmentary line mentions Garfield, possibly a referenced figure or sermon topic.
Maynard High School starts its 2942 season with an annual opener against Framingham and other playground teams tomorrow morning. Miss Lillian Townsend, a Wellesley public schools teacher, is ill at Beker Memorial Host Hospital.
The Julian calendar observance will be celebrated by the Russian Orthodox Church with a special service at three o'clock Sunday evening.
The article lists a series of town happenings including a furlough return ceremony at the Town Hall and a Woman's Club gathering. It mentions Mrs. William McQuillock’s child, Henry Rite Ie at home, and families visiting in St. Gents Missouri. It notes the Mayworth Public Health Nursing Drive led by Mrs. Mutts and lists several society members involved in the drive and local committees.
A Friday hearing examined the Hill Crest Social Club liquor license request amid opposition. Elizabeth Tobin represented management as the board weighs permit approval. Fred Mercier reports a street permit allows upward of 600 attendees. Ralph Hewes substituted at South Sudbury School for several days last week.
The Acton Center Congregational Church purchased a new American flag for the rostrum and hosted a mid week Len tim service led by Rev. Lytine Townsend with Mrs Harris of Adthil Center as soloist. A 12 member boys club is forming for younger youths at the church. Rev Townsend spoke at Union ChristianWideaver service at Annurstine Hill West Concord. The church joined nearby communities for a Good Friday service at the Hudson church from 2 to 3 pm. W Stuart Allen of Acton will represent Precinct 1 on the local Waahee committee. A new seating order for the town hall has been placed with the Concord Reformatory and Henry Tolmah of South Acton was named to the Nancy committee by the Board of Selectmen.
Professor Leet of Harvard University presented an illustrated lecture on New England earthquakes at a public meeting of the Acton Young Republicans Club in West Acton. The program was organized by the committee. The South Acton West Acton Red Cross held a sewing session at West Acton Woman's Club to continue a sewing project with Friday meetings at Mrs. Walter Tuttle's home.
Harold A. Merriam of South Acton was elected recording secretary of the Kappa Charge of Theta Iba Chi. A Tufts junior majoring in science, he is the son of Mp and Mrs Merriam.
A fragmentary item notes Miss Mildred Bailey spending a week on vacation at Phyllis Banat's home with Mrs. 6 Cae Sino Sen mentioned in an unclear Vermin area. The text is garbled and cannot confirm further details.
Rand Kennedy’s Mayhanl Phe Termite Meek was staged at Congregational church Easter Sunday night before a large audience of church and Methodist members. Mary’s role was vividly portrayed by Mrs Ulric B Prénch. The Maynard Players featured Henry Tatie-Uf Stow as the Cockney slater.
Sunday services at 10 45 in Conebra. Testimonial meeting midweek. Hours from 2 to 6 weekdays holidays excepted. Golden Text from ll Corinthians 5 18 for April 20. Lesson sermon topic Doctrine of atonement with cited Bible verses and Mary Baker Eddy text.
Miss Mary Joan DiBuono wed Gerald F. Spratt in a 2 PM ceremony at St. Ann's Church officiated by Rev. Felix Manciti O F M. The bride wore a white princess gown with a train and veil, carried white roses and lilies of the valley. Maid of honor Selma Francis wore pink and a small hat.
Miss Anna Di Rudno sister of the bride and Miss Mary Sharpe as bridesmaids wore blue gowns with yellow rose bouquets. John Spratt served as best man. Vitale Di Buono Jr. and Nicholas Whalen were ushers. Violet Trolla played organ, Mrs John J Brown sang. About 30 guests attended a reception at W F W hall in Freston block. The couple will reside on Hillside Street after a trip to Washington DC.
West Concord Mr and Mrs Harry C Parker of Riverside avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Miss June Theo Parker to Mr Ellis Guy Wolesingle of Troy Pennsylvania. A date for the wedding has been set.
A tribute night in Marlboro honored Norman Te de Wildy with a social program featuring remarks from William H Wellen and Ralph Blais among others. The gathering welcomed several speakers and highlighted fraternity ideals and communal support.
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