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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1940
Page
2
Reports describe a expedition under Laurence Browh organizing a study of Indian types along the Meine area. They found objects from a civilization of similar period, noting fertile lands and tropic dangers for commercial exploitation.
A garbled passage describes a city editor recalling a near miss when a careless alert caused a rapid fire alarm. It notes swift response by responders and a chaotic sequence from a false report to a genuine concern, with references to New York and an unnamed youngster.
The piece surveys charcoal grilling as a modern picnic staple with portable stoves and hot steaks, notes households adapting to car life, and mentions growing picnic and outdoor cooking culture alongside lighter social topics. It references World’s Fair closure hints, medical tips, marriage license rushes, sun blame theories, and wartime sentiments about Nazi targets.
Washington report notes slow defense progress with 400 million authorized for army aircraft but only 83 planes under contract. Officials push for a joint congressional committee to audit defense contracts as confusion and delays persist in procurement and equipment production for 750,000 to 1,000,000 troops.
Lawmakers show strong interest in defense progress and report about 14 billion dollars allocated for President Rowe since January 1940. The initiative asks direct personal leadership to accelerate the defense program amid urgent national needs.
The article discusses whether the President is aware of secret German threats and the push for rapid U.S. preparedness. It notes military intelligence revisions after Britain’s resilience and considers potential German actions in the Caribbean and Latin America, with senators and journalists aware of but not publicizing the forecasts.
Middlesex County voters are focus of a political survey ahead of the September Republican primary for Attorney General. The six candidates include Clarence A. Barnes, Robert T. Bushnell, William C. Crossley, Edmund R. Dewing, George W. Roberts, and Michael A. Fredo, with local figures and party leaders weighing endorsements and strategy amid ongoing campaign disputes.
Miss Helen Boyko daughter of Mr and Mrs John Boyko of 7 Railroad Street married Eugene Joyal son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Joyal of Leominster in a morning ceremony at St Bridgets parish rectory. Rev Thomas J Croke officiated. They left for a wedding trip to Old Orchard Beach Maine.
Fred A. Tower of 103 Main Street reports Concord’s minimum last Sunday morning was 34 degrees, two above freezing, the lowest in his 11 years at the weather bureau. Several nearby towns matched or fell near the freezing point with low temps touched by frost.
Mr and Mrs William M Cutler of 59 Walden Street welcome a daughter born August 22 at the Richardson House in the Boston Lying In Hospital.
Bedford participants joined the American Legion State Convention in Salisbury with Commander Frank Cloutier and Stephen E. Tackney among attendees. Bedford band members marched in the parade including C Nielsen and William J. Dowsell. News notes mention births, trips to the New York World's Fair, and Massachusetts church conference work.
Mr and Mrs Michael King of West Acton welcome a baby daughter born August 12 at the Boston lying in Hospital. The birth adds a new member to the King family and local community.
Fragmentary remarks discuss remedies and political strategy, mentioning Republican State Committees and a speaker noted for dislike of teas, suggesting a chaotic or humorous political scene with unclear specifics. The passage remains incomplete and ambiguous in details.
Concord David B. Williams of Monument street was named head of the Contora committee for the Bushnell for Attorney campaign. Philip Smith leads the igominutes in the 13th Middlesex District and several local residents are noted for recent activities and recoveries.
The Helping Hand Society of Union reports an all day trip to Nantaster on Thursday August 29 via chartered bus. Mrs Warner H Eldridge of 404 Main Street is parent of Miriam born August 14 at Waltham Hospital. Mrs Eldridge is formerly Reba Vail a Lexington school teacher.
The Ladies Auxiliary A O H will meet at Monument hall next Wednesday at 8 PM with Miss Mary A Battles presiding. Concord Grangers No 150 meet at Biks upper hall next Tuesday at 8 PM for a get together night with Violet Wlannery presiding.
Mrs Albert J Adams returns to Concord after a vacation in Jaffrey New Hampshire where she stayed with friends.
The Ladies Auxiliary A O H held a weekly whist party at Wilks hall on Monday afternoon with prizes awarded to Gertrude Tucker, William Graham, John Hurtes and others. Special prize went to Bartha Fearns. Next week’s event planned at Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Stone home. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Evers visit Ohio relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Angus Hanson and Margaret Kelley return from New York vacation. Overseer Howerd Doherty of the weaving department mentioned.
Murray hurled a sharp array of curves for Crowe Bulls as they beat Stan Karpiechik’s St Casimir's nine 6 to 4 Sunday. Crumitte led the visitors with two runs and a string of timely hits, while Karpiechik and Smith contributed the best for the Saints in a tense late rally that fell short. Crumitte and Kling, Cardwell, and Bowers doubled as Crowe built an early lead and held off a seventh inning push before sealing the win in the last frame.
Dr Harold R formerly of Acton takes the post as Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the College of William and Mary in Virginia. The institution, chartered in 1693 under King William and Queen Mary, is noted as a historic southern college with a long student tradition.
Mr and Mrs Do. Wiliam return to Goodman Hill road after a Maine and Hampshire vacation. Miss Natalie Howland enjoyed a motor trip visiting Montreal Toronto and Dionne jets in Canada and friends in Buffalo Erie. Legion attended the American Legion Convention in Sudbury. a parade is planned in Boston next week. Mr and Mrs M lon WH moved their residence to the Brady store area in South Sudbury.
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