26 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1939
Page
1
An item reflects on global shifts as Brasilian agriculture and finance slow a planned cultural outreach. It notes key figures and institutions in Pennsylvania and speculative links to media, transport, and postwar British industry, with broader world implications.
Concord reports the Annual Meeting and Luncheon of the West Con Women's Club. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs Harold Cowling and Treasurer Mrs Gari Johanson. Nominating Committee members and other posts are listed. The luncheon followed with two one act plays performed by club members.
Concord Parent-Teachers Meet Tonight Inc invites members to a game night at eight o clock. If you missed other meetings this year this is your chance to redeem yourself in the eyes of the community. Proceeds fund a sound motion picture projector for the school.
The Concord D A R chapter announces its annual luncheon on May 6 at the Conta Inn in Concord. Members should contact Mrs Auguste Morse Maynard by May 1 for arrangements. After the luncheon the annual meeting will be held at the Ter House.
Concord High School boys tennis kicks off spring play with a regular-season match at home versus Ghent in the Norena course. Remaining schedule includes Natick, Martboce, Leomluster, and Lexington St across May dates.
Mav ETH presents a barn dance featuring Mel MacNeil and Tone, returning for a lively evening of music and dancing at the rural hall. Proceeds support community programs and local youth activities.
The notice item reports Dover deaths and local families in transition, including Ruth Lawrence's illness pause, plans to resume work in July, and Ruth’s return home. It notes Misa Mary Natalie Lynch’s marriage to Joan Stevens Whipple with immediate family present at Salem, plus local moves and work changes for Munday and others.
Fragmentary text from an OCR page mentions May 9 and locations such as Wellesley and Concord. Details are fragmented. no coherent event, organizer, or outcome is identifiable from the readable items.
Local tennis schedule fragment lists matches with towns and dates but is garbled. Reads May 4 May 10 Watertown May 11 Weaton and May 19 Melrose May 26 Belmont and June 6 Malden.
A funeral notice reports a spiritual bouquet and services at the late resident's Laurel street home. Delegates will gather for a meeting on the seventeenth with a unity focus and planned singing.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull addressed the 75th annual Red Cross dinner, warning there is not room on earth for a nation or group to enslave others. Observers saw both a warning and an appeal to Chancellor Hitler. The State Department dispatched a portion of Hulls message to American diplomats in Europe and South America.
George Tate, a former state trooper from Leicester, was found not guilty in the murder of Mrs. Olaf Dale after a jury deliberated for about seven and a half hours. The verdict came despite initial suspicions and a lengthy investigation by Boston authorities.
President Roosevelt sent a reform plan to Congress aiming for direct White House control over budget planning and executive personnel. The White House expects efficiency gains and annual savings between 15 and 20 million dollars by reducing overhang and bureaucratic waste.
A scoutmaster was sentenced to 18 years for assault. The case details a long trial with testimony from witnesses and the district attorney outlining the alleged attack. The ruling followed arguments in court and awaits potential appeals.
A Toluca incident reports a guard detaining or restraining a singing star Bing Crosby at his home after a kidnap threat. The available text mentions a guard, Crosby, and a threat but lacks clear details on the outcome or authorities involved.
Massachusetts employers could save over 12 million dollars annually under a plan by J Edwin Doyle and Arthur G Retch of the UCC Commission. The revision to the unemployment compensation act would set an automatic ceiling for the fund and cut employer contributions from 3 to 2 percent. Governor Saltonstall approved sending the plan to Congress.
A federal conciliator in New York used government influence to intervene in a miner dispute over a coal contract. The action aimed to disrupt the agreement and redirect shipments, reflecting federal involvement in labor tensions of the era.
Rep Avery W Sreele testified before the Legislative committee on towns at the State House to back a bill allowing Hudson to authorize a $600 benefit for Thomas Maguire for injuries sustained during police work in the hurricane. Attorney James J Sousa urged validating the prior town vote to avoid a new town meeting vote. Rep Storia pressed for the measure to take effect immediately upon passage.
Mrs. Wetherboe of Glastondale became the bride of George Dre of Hudson in a St Michael's Church ceremony on Wednesday afternoon April 2 at 3 o'clock. Miss Anna Wetherboe sister of the bride served as bridesmaid and Edward Dre accompanied the groom. A reception followed at the bride's home. The couple will reside in Hudson.
The Emerson Hospital Aid calls for rummage donations for a sale at the State Armory on Saturday May 13. Items like clothing books and household goods are welcomed to support the hospital as a community asset.
The club announced its annual slate with officers including president Mrs Wallace B Conant and vice president Mrs Clement Rid wards. Recording secretary Miss Camilla Masons and corresponding secretary Mrs Robert N Hudspeth are named along with others and several dated years appear as part of the listings.
A reader notices a proposed system to reserve fiction works at Ganford Free Public Library. Applicants buy a one cent card at the desk, then wait for any title. upon sufficient demand a new copy is purchased and placed on reserve.
Cryptic OCR fragment describes a May gathering on Walden Street with a Trinityian group. It mentions hiring, friendly prices, and a family friendly treat, inviting neighbors to enjoy a pleasant old event.
A notice outlines a morning service led by minister Sermonoo Raalo Afa at Parieh in Voutry. Supper is to follow at 6 45 PM with attendees called to a meeting at Noeiee The King at Philip A Davis in Lowell after noon May 2. Leonia A sealer will be hosteges.
Bolton Westford and Harvard Granges hosted a neighbors night meeting at the Town Hall. Harvard Grange offered a vocal program and pantomime The Only Ford while Westford performed a short play No Wanted A Wife. Mrs Lina L Wyalle of Westford attended as state service member.
Two women and a girl were burned when a wall-paper removing machine exploded during a home incident at Richmond Avenue in Troy New York. Injuries were reported from a Sunday crash as Burdiea 52 of North Adams Massachusetts suffers injuries in a related event.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions hospital arrangements and health matters with unclear context. The readable bits reference a hospital and national hospital concerns, but precise actions, names, or dates are not discernible.
Donation Day brought jelly glasses and preserves to Emerson Hospital. The items will be prepared for return during the rummage sale on May 1 and then sold to raise funds for hospital needs.
The notice describes a health clinic led by Dr Stanton Garfield with Harvey Wheeler listed as an organizer. Dates span April through September with sessions on the fourth of each month. The event aims to improve community health and invites parents to participate.
A group led by Russell Holden and Patel was charged with handling arrangements for a likely community event. The roster includes Briato and other members of NERS A wi sho ti Kthode bland.
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