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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1940
Page
2
Rates for a two bit insertion assigned to PubMehed Weekly appear on a Wednesday notice. The snippet shows a publication schedule and pricing likely from a local newspaper's classified or advertising column.
The passage argues that European economic and social laws do not fit the United States. It cites Malthus on population and famine, noting America’s growth outpaces old theories. It criticizes underutilization of soil, overhangs of population in places, and lack of youthful vigor and determination.
A mangled text fragment mentions a person named John Lewis and a scene near a limb. The note discusses focus on counting stones and purposes, with references to precision and capital ideas.
Ste Marie Holy Name nine edged Concord 8 to 4 as Vic Lawrence powered the offense with a three run homer and a triple while Art Eurenius and Renaud featured strong defense on the mound. Renaud and Parise contributed key plays, and McCarthy and Tomkins added productive at bats.
A compilation of quotation fragments from noted authors and religious figures. The text references Matthew's Sermon on the Mount as well as ideas from Mary Baker Eddy Seneca Danity Daniel Webster and other thinkers on righteousness, loyalty to Jesus and inner law guiding conduct.
Attorney J. Sidney ge ay, Wayland resident and former Ashland representative, seeks the Republican nomination for State Senate. He served in the House for the 18th district, chaired taxation and labor committees, and held local offices in Wayland. A Harvard graduate, he is a partner at Cham Berlin Stone Bosson, with deep community ties and long-term residency in Wayland.
A reception honoring Clarence A. Barnes for Attorney General was held at the home of Alvin Dockerty on Powder Road Maynard. The Young Republican Club presented officers and members welcomed the candidate with attendees from surrounding towns. Nicolas DeLeo outlined Barnes' political career and Leon Brenner Middlesex Deputy Sheriff attended.
The United States Navy Recruit Station in Boston District announces that during August 115 young men will be selected for enlistment from this area. Volunteers aged 18 to 31 in good condition may apply at the Boston station or at the Navy Recruiting Substation, U.S. Post Office Building, Room 203, Framingham, Mass.
Miss Irma R Robey daughter of Fay and Mrs Robey of Mapleton married Donald E Tecon on a Saturday evening in the Church of Christ. Rev Frank Thompson officiated with Mr and Mrs Robert Grant attending. The bride wore lace with white accessories and a short trip followed.
A fragmentary game recap from St Casimir's shows players such as Karpiech, Wasiuk, Kitowicz, and Lankiewicz contributing runs and hits. Scattered notes mention pitchers Konarack and Kondrack with inning tallies and base hits, reflecting a chaotic contemporaneous record of the match.
Watches by Great San Bre and a brief stay in New York as Hart and Wellesley couples rent apartments. Several families including Webber, Tonmith, Dodd, Johnston, and Poleo announce vacations in Greenland New Hampshire and at Great Bay. Others relocate to Concord and Albany while Perkins and Brolin families plan trips to New York World's Fair.
Mrs Ralph W Stone and her son William visit this week at Cuddy haiear in Maine while Bob Tourney, a longtime local figure, worked at Dad's Lunch. A note mentions a REO tragedy involving young men and a three week training camp near Capera By. Mr and Mrs Frank Thrasher are also noted in the visit.
A Sudbury gathering celebrated the town library with donors and dignitaries including Julia Smith and John Goodnow. A speech by A Horr of West Haven highlighted the library’s 1774 provenance and its second oldest status in the state.
Maynard-Wigale turn out 10 party members and others for an evening of dancing at Mettiner Park. Tolman supplies music. Figures list players and officials for a local outing at Weston and note upcoming August and September meetings in the town hall.
A long afflicted resident of Acton, known for more than a decade, died after illness. He was an instrument maker in textiles at Concordary for over 50 years. The service was led by Rev. W.P. Tow of the East Acton Evangelical Congregational Church. Burial followed at Edison Cemetery in Lowell.
A fragment cites the firm Walter A. Prowse, nc located at 86 Commercial Street in Boston. The garbled text references people and suggests a business listing or advertisement context.
Maynard Johnston and Stan Wasiuk reach the finals of the Maynard Country Club golf championship set for August 26. Interest runs high after strong eliminations and semi final rounds. Maurice Jenens clinches the second division title amid competitive matches.
Massachusetts Republicans rally around Clarence Barnes as a leading candidate for attorney general. Backing from Middlesex County officials and notable local figures highlights anticipated victory, with Barnes cited as the strongest Republican choice to unseat the Democratic incumbent. Barnes supporters stress county strength and ongoing campaign organization at 83 85 Cornhill Street Boston.
A garbled report hints at a Bedford police chief linked to a stranger through cards found in his pocket. The text mentions recent contact and a possible implication tied to events over the past week.
Attorney Robert Newton, Republican candidate for attorney general, urged Marblehead selectmen to defend home rule against state and federal overreach. He warned centralization risks inefficiency and corruption, praising local towns as the most responsive government and urging officials to resist surrendering functions to higher levels.
The Marlboro-A comic Burt William Pratt's famous work Ten Nights in a Bar was presented last night at the Red Barn Theatre. The five acts featured vaudeville interludes and solo performances by Peter Cooksen and Nancy Symonds with support from Kelleg Symonds Wiley Corey Oliver and others.
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