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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1940
Page
2
Advertises rates for legal notices and advertising from the Concord Massachusetts office. Lists editor and address on Walden Street with pricing: first insertion 25 cents per inch, subsequent insertions 75 cents per inch, total 1.50 for two insertions.
Dr Ales Hidlicke of the Stith sotian Institute reports Eskimos’ teeth appear unusually robust due to diet and chewing habits. He notes a body-ridge of worn front teeth behind the regular teeth aids mastication, while some observers claim preindustrial hides preparation shapes dental wear.
From the Council of State Governments report progress on inter state cooperation amid disputes over regulations and trade barriers. Three states reportedly settled conflicts on sanitation licensing and trucking. authorities warn a return to isolation would weaken national strength.
The report notes 28 persons killed and 44 seriously injured in the quarter during the 3 to 4 am period and early evening hours. It cites fatigue among drivers and pedestrians after work, twilight conditions, and a false sense of safety due to fewer cars as key factors. It urges heightened care by pedestrians, motorists, and safety authorities.
Charles P Howard of Reading announces candidacy for reelection as Middlesex County Treasurer. He cites a 23 year public service career, low county taxes, AAA county bond ratings, and a history of stable financial leadership with predecessors averaging 25 years in office. He urges voters to keep steady administration through renewed Republican nomination and election.
At the Wayside Inn meeting Wilfred Allen tied to AFL Clark Inc and was elected secretary. A group of Sué Ary youths with the State Home Guard trains at Falmouth and will go to New York to finish three weeks. Middlesex church rehearses a play for presentation. Prof Stuart Edgerly opens a lecture series at Suffolk University College September 23. Mrs Miller, Washington artist, returns to Boston after painting at First Parish church Sudbury.
Richard D. Elson of Maynard Mass asserts that District Attorney Bradford publicly endorsed Robert T. Bushnell for Attorney General. He criticizes a Glancy News Service claim of no endorsement and cites Bradford’s Maynard meeting praise of Bushnell as best qualified.
Marlboro reports a packed Town Hall Playhouse opening of The Hottentot with Arthur Treacher in the lead as Sam Harrington. The plot thickens around mistaken identity at a horse dinner party as Harrington tries to win Peggy Fairfax with a daring ride while Treacher’s Jeeves persona draws notice. Cast includes Yvonne Castle, Betty Kelley, Janet Burns, and others in the ensemble.
On Tuesday August 6 Acton School Committee chose Robert Harris of Melrose to fill the teaching vacancy left by Robert A Dolan who resigned after ten years at the Acton school Harris will teach French and serve as coach for the 1940 41 term Harris a Springfield High School and Harvard College Class of 1929 graduate is married and will reside in Acton
Miss Margaret Sullivan enjoys a week in Syracuse visiting Miss Mary Heachey formerly of Bedford. Legion delegates Crossman Post 300 attend Elisbury Beach convention August 22 23 24 led by James Duffy and Bernard Suea. Mrs Frederick Mix visits Minnesota with her infant daughter. Robert Pike secures a position at General Electric in Lynn. Dorothy Igo sustains a sprained wrist in car accident. Beano by Rube Town Ministrel aids St Michael’s church. Food sale by Comrades of the Way at Church of Christ lawn. Edith Dunham visits Ethel Thresher. Mr and Mrs M W Hart motor trip via New Hampshire Vermont and World’s Fair. Marie Poleo visits relatives in South Boston. Paul Sullivan injured by truck in Bedford. minor injuries treated. Winchenpatch family on weeklong trip to New York World’s Fair. Mr and Mrs George Frasee return from Nova Scotia. Joseph LeConey and Catherine Gaugler travel to Philadelphia for a relative’s death.
Visiting hours for the late Thomas J. McKeon at 23 Ricvé Street are from 2 to 7 p m today and tomorrow. The funeral is scheduled for Friday morning.
A historical aviation column outlines stages of flight from straight and level to stalls, spins, and solo work, notes on landing and takeoffs, and the plan to advance to advanced maneuvers. It stresses safety, parachute use, and pilot responsibility, with anecdotes about Roy Berube and Norman Sims, and mentions AOPA as a guiding voice for pilots.
Waldo Jones, an instructor at the Marlboro airport, urges reductions in fees charged to pilots and supports improvements to planes, air markings, and flight comfort. He argues these changes would boost flying efficiency and safety in his section.
The text notes Miss Root graduated last June from the Boston Nursery Training School. Mr Renhull is a 1938 graduate of Furts College School of Engineering. No date has been set for the wedding.
Mr and Mrs Meoree Fredérick announce the engagement of their daughter Olive Root to Bernard Renhult Jr of Mr and Mrs Walter B Ren-. The notice appears fragmentary with names and places partially obscured, but confirms an upcoming marriage between Olive Root and Bernard Renhult Jr.
The report states Reverend Father Alexander Scapigliati O F M was received in Troy as head of the Immaculate Conception Monastery. He previously served as pastor of St Ann’s Church for 120 years and is named guardian of the Troy sanctuary. Father Cosmo Cergio O F M left after serving St Ann’s for three years and waived his appointment.
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