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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1939
Page
4
In the Concord newspaper the editors announce advertising rates for 8th street business listings. Public notices, classified ads, and local announcements outline pricing and placement options for March editions.
A controversial proposal to move Thanksgiving date prompts wide public discussion. The debate touches on tradition, political timing, and potential legal changes amid broader national and world concerns. Local voices weigh implications for schedules, commerce, and family observances.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Berlin and London dispatches suggesting looming military actions. References a British diplomat warning of danger and a German plan nearing peak this month, with speculation on timing and optimism versus risk.
The Church of Christ Scientist in Concord announces services at 10:45 AM with a Sunday School at 10:46. Reading Room hours 2 to 5 PM on weekdays except holidays. The Sunday lesson titled Christ Jesus to be read globally includes the Bible text John 1 14 and Mark 16 15 18. The Christian Science passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy is cited. Union service with Rev. Thomas of South Boston continues.
The piece discusses a proposed move to shift Thanksgiving earlier by pressão Commercial interests push the change while hotel, turkey, and catering sectors fear disruption. School calendars, sports schedules, and governor proclamations would be affected, with historical notes on varied dates and Lincoln’s influence. The author calls it a noisy but potentially minor shift.
Rev William H and Rev George F lead Sunday services at St Bernard's Catholic Church with masses at 7 am.
The Catholic Our Lady Help of Christians Church announces the ordination of William Shaughesy by Rev. Ernest L. Ford. Mass is scheduled for Sunday at 8 time.
W. Concord Union Church on Main Street invites worshipers to Sunday morning services at 9 30. Pastor Kenneth R Teed presides with Rev Clarence M Cossum substituting for Mr Teed during the service.
Morning prayer and sermon led by Mr. Pack at Trinity Church Elm Street and St Anne's church on Walden Pond road in South Lincoln.
Evangelical Free Church on Street lists Rev Otto Rafos as pastor with evening services at 7 30 PM and a Wednesday service at 8 PM led by Rev Mr Rafos.
Hudson residents are invited to a community sing next Monday evening led by New York choral director Henry Barnhart. Several hundred seats will be set up on the Town Hall lawn with lights by the Light Department. Concord American will give a concert on Saturday evening, September 30, the eve of home-coming.
Marlboro Kiwanis Club voted to stage a testimonial for P Frank Crotty deputy chief of police and past president at Lyonhurst ballroom on September 15. A A Barbadero vice president presided as Roy O’Brien from Framingham Kiwanis and Robert Swartz of an oil firm attended. An autumn outing for members and guests was planned with the house committee named and Dr C S Gaudette Leonidas E Martel and Parl Bill in charge. Music featured Dr Peter Cottone and Harold Wheeler at the piano.
Marlboro resident Jarence H Brigham marks his 82nd birthday at home with well wishers. Born in Marlboro he spent his life here serving city government and police leadership. He led the Board of Aldermen and served as City Marshal. a longtime Odd Fellows member.
Marlboro expands with a sixth store to be opened in Concord New Hampshire. The new shop mirrors the existing Marlboro format and follows the September opening three years ago of the Marlboro store managed by Mrs. Béssied O Tonrle.
Daniel C. Provasoli assistant postmaster serves as the local Post Office delegate to the Postal Supervisors convention while John Kerrigan is the Hudson post office delegate.
Miss Helen Purcell of Howland Street spends her vacation at Nahent as a guest of Miss Ann Lafrance.
A historical note describes a planned marriage between Donald Sampson and Miss Lard of Milford. The event is set to take place in a town venue with a spaghetti supper and about 50 guests attending.
Readable fragments indicate a local wartime era item mentioning individuals Mrs Albert Gardette and Clifford Avey in connection with a spy case or investigation at Hampt New Hampshire. Details are partial and unclear from the fragment.
Hudson The Poplin Supply Company on Main Street opened a new department displaying an entire line of household appliances. The corner near Main and Manning Streets is attractively decorated with cream colors and a bright floor covering. Israel Poplin opened the department this week and invited patrons to view the displays including ranges washing machines irons and refrigerators.
A community softball event gathers fathers and sons at the playground for an evening game. Leduc and Stevens organize the contest with the horse shoe pitching side event run by Hope Aitiabon and Germaine Houghton. A motor trip through New Hampshire is noted in the accompanying item.
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