16 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1939
Page
1
The fragment reflects on Gemal F. Parton OAR and a service plane program tied to an institution. It mentions a tribe, an Oklahoma Chickasaw wife called Bearer of Light, and figures like Lillian Rgge and a baseball-enthusiast girl, with teachers Gordon, Gomez, and Rolfe cited as part of a dis ed faculty.
Firefighters spent three hours last Sunday afternoon battling a brush fire on the T. M. Garfield estate in West Concord. The blaze started from a cigarette and spread over two acres before containment. It destroyed a small wood shed and ice house, damaged hurricane timber, and caused an estimated $500 in damage.
Three people were injured in a Friday night crash on Main Street in Concord. A car driven by Alice Wollerschma collided with a truck opposite 406 Main, injuring Wollerschma and two others who were taken to hospital and later released.
Before vacation at Brant Rock, Superintendent Michael Dee confirmed two promotions. William Haggerty named Steward with charge of all supplies. Frederick Lawton promoted to Guard Room officer after years on Reformatory staff.
Radio Station WLLH of Lowell secures eight concerts feature the Concord Legion Band from James J. Mansfield Post 168. The first broadcast Tuesday night from 8:30 to 9 showcased the Concord musicians delivering one of their best performances to listeners in the Spindle City area.
Miss Kent Wetherill presents a large display of new book plates at the Concord Art Center. A featured map of Concord is highlighted as especially interesting in the exhibit.
Reverend and Mrs Edward P Daniels of Walden Street announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Jane Daniels to Herbert B Hosmer Jr son of Mr and Mrs Herbert B Hosmer The couple are connected to High School and the Massachusetts Nautical Training School class of 1936.
Funeral services were conducted for the late James B. Baker of Lexington on Friday afternoon at the Trinitarian church. Born in Lincoln, he was the son of James E. Baker and his wife. He had worked for several years and leaves a number of close survivors in the family. a lot in the cemetery is noted among his belongings.
A Concord wedding joined a groom and bride who are both graduates of Concord High School. The ceremony occurred at a local parish with Rev. and Mrs. Graham presiding. The couple, after a brief wedding trip, will reside in Wal tham while the bride's and groom's families attended.
Local notices recount family losses and funeral rites for Charles William O Dowd 82 buried at St Bernard's cemetery and Mary Mara, James Adams widow, and Harry Fletcher insurance broker buried at Mt Hope West Acton. Beattie to attend World's Fair pistol shoot. Beattie joins State team for possible trip to New England skeet camp.
Katherine Delaney of 12 Pine Street visits her sister Mrs. Armandia Gyannis.
The Concord team aims to seize the series advantage in a Sunday clash at Emerson Playground. Despite a tougher opponent, they seek a stronger performance after recent games, hoping to rebound and extend the series.
The St Michael’s event at Bedford featured a successful annual field day with food stalls and hot dog stands drawing crowds despite a Friday downpour. A well attended Saturday afternoon race and organized games raised funds, with a prize drawing totaling $250. Mrs. Wil combined back entries to win first, while Miss Pickman of Dudley Road placed runner up. The Ghost of Knew by Mr Hapmersley of the U.S. Veterans hospital was also noted.
At the Concord Antiquarian Society a new four wing structure is under construction on the northeast side of the existing building. The so called new house is a deconstructed Ipswich pew house from 1633, originally built by Perkins for his son Jacob. The frame dwelling has one room on each floor, with a second story projecting four inches, a heavy chimney, and most original materials reused. Construction began after July 4 and should finish in about a month. The new wing will house the society's furniture and exhibits.
John Carr resumes delivering duties at Prendergast's Market in West Concord after a one week vacation. He takes over the delivery truck this week while George Harms enjoys a break at Economy Stores in West Concord.
Supervisors plan the summer program under Dawe Paine and Gargward with closing exercises at Rideout school. Pupils in each group earn 600 1000 and 1600 point awards for tournament participation. Girls contest paddle tennis croquet potato race high jump and broad jump while boys compete in horseshoes paddle tennis croquet base running and obstacle potato race. Meld Days mark culmination of the season with awards and a large gathering.
Concord and Norton clubs prepare for the National tournament in Kansas. Norton and Worcester figures travel from Inez and Wor cester toward White, with the Massachusetts group expected to arrive back in Worcester around the 27th if Norton advances to the finals.
Concord's James J Mansfield Post 168 Legion band travels to Taunton for the state championships opening at 10 am. They perform a radio concert in West Concord Friday and Saturday's event awards top honors and about 150 dollars in prizes. Led by Nekisen and Landini the group competes in Class B with Norwood also entering Class A.
A fragment indicates a Red Gun Club gathering planned for Thursday evening. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the meeting title and day are mentioned.
Concords Cuma T led the Old Timers to a 7 1 victory over present hall stars at Wmer non Playground before a large crowd. Wattle and Kennedy drove in runs as the Old Timers opened with two runs and added nine more on hits. Freddy Edwardsen and McHugh sparked the offense with key hits while McHugh and Loftus were hit by pitches. Time 49 minutes. Umpires Cull and Casey.
The Norwood Legion Band performed a two hour concert Friday showing their long standing state championship form. Musicians played many pieces and featured flags as part of the show earning praise from the audience and confirming their reputation.
Fragmentary notes describe a Works Progress Administration effort near Concord involving a crew of around 30 men. The text references Roosevelt era programs, hat press items, and a project tied to swamp work and control. Further details are unreadable in the provided clipping.
In Lombardo an alleged shooting left one officer and a security guard down. Authorities report a suspect involved, with investigations ongoing into motive and details of the confrontation.
Obituary notice notes the death of Mrs Harriet Callahan of Concord on a May date. Her family and local community are referenced in the brief, with no additional details on service arrangements.
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