30 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1939
Page
1
Fragmentary note shows request to Slav Corps about seeking four items or actions. The readable text hints at a nighttime play or meeting context and involves an unspecified party. No clear dates, places, or names survive.
A fragmented obituary style piece traces Professor J B S Haldane’s life from early travels with themes of polar exploration and scientific daring. It notes his wartime service, experiments as a human guinea pig, and fame in the 1920s for Arctic dirigible exploration alongside Raoul Augier and other explorers.
A brief note discusses a novelty item colloquially termed Father of Pleasure, framing it as a notable progenitor in a lineage of humorous or whimsical gadgets. The piece hints at cultural reception and historical context without detailing specific traits.
Ada Maynard Bisbee widow of the late Rev. Robert Bisbee of Middleboro died Sunday night. Born in Plymouth Maine she was a descendant of an old Colonial family. She leaves four children Walter Hadley Northampton Robert M Bisbee Holbrook Mrs Victor Peppard Maynard and Rev Joseph G Bisbee Jewett City Conn seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at a Middleboro church with Rev Avery officiating. The late Rev. Robert Bisbee was pastor of the Methodist church in Maynard for many years.
Firemen faced steady resistance from town rivals in a marathon bocci match at the rear of the fire station on Thursday. The Saints led early, but the Firemen rallied to win the series, claiming three straight games and setting up a two-championship tournament next month on their course.
Over forty friends held a surprised miscellany shower at Miss Mary Shymonewicz home in Pineytree Saturday night. The social gathering with games and refreshments drew guests from Maynard Littleton Concord and Hudson. She will wed James Reed of Littleton this Saturday receiving many gifts.
Mrs Warren Dutten of North Road attended the Herb Association meeting in New Hampshire last week accompanied by Mrs George ae and Mrs Chester. G aerid P Wilson of Bacon Road returns home after a Green Mountains vacation including art and hounds at a Lake George show with Mrs Wilson and their son returning to Mt Mansfield for the rest of the holiday.
Miss Rose Massucco daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Massucco united in marriage on August 26 to Neteeh of Mrs Jennie Gammon Bedford at St.
Cones Monsen, son of Mr Monsen of Concord, was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital Thursday night by State a Hospital after an incident near the mestine and formerly 9.
Went Concord Miss Alice Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs George M Lee Barretts Mill road became the bride Sunday afternoon at three o clock to Donald Arthur McNeil son of the late Mr and Mrs Arthur McNeil of Springfield The ceremony was in Our Lady Help Christians Church with Servant Ly Ford officiating Mrs Lee was given in marriage by her father The bridesmaids wore gowns and the best man was Henry T Sul Even of Springfield Ushers included William J Lee and James Crowley Joseph Mahoney and Dominic Peccare of Maynard The soloist was Gow and the organist Anthony Ferty of Maynard The couple left for a short wedding trip and will reside at Massachus avenue Springfield after Mr McNeill attends Springfield High School.
Rep Otis M Whitney, guard lieutenant, returned from Plattsburg duty after a 15 day detail. Horace D Williams and son Da visit Nova Scotia, health updates on Hoel Hinman in Boston, Duke football recruit Roger Robinson in summer study, Dwight Joslin and Peter Comins at the World's Fair, Michele Lombardi and Georgi Heyliger at Cape Cod. Concord Golf Club hosts weekend events. Harold and Robert Tompkins win poultry show prizes. Mary Coughlin returns from 30 day West Indies trip. Laura Lewis and Lois McKay back from Missouri visits. Rev Kenneth Teed to return from New Hampshire trip.
Maynard Ted led with a 71 at Jand Country Club in a Massachusetts Golf Association event held last Friday. Bi Croft tied for top honors with 68, while Wildwood's Hy Tom shot 65 to win the Brett prize in the first division. Second division saw Moynihan 76 tie for gross with Provarali winning, and Class C18 included Dutton and Priest in a late surge.
The community mourns John Staszewski who died after injuries at Brison hospital Friday morning. Born locally he leaves his mother Mrs Nastia Staszewski and siblings including Private Stanley Staszewski in Honolulu. Funeral from 9 Elmwood Street Monday at St Bridget's cemetery burial follows a requiem Mass at St Casimir's Church.
Miss Barbara Pripet married Mr Harold Frost in Derwood with Rev Charles Russell officiating. Attendants included Miss Betty Priest and Walter Carmine. The bride wore old fashioned hoop skirts and the reception followed at Fruit Acres hosted by the Frosts, connected with H. P. Hood and Company.
Members of the Sudbury Grange plan a food sale this Saturday near the cemetery. The event is organized by the Home Service committee and honors active member Herman Austin with proceeds benefiting their local group.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wayland at South Acton Hospital on August 27. The birth details are recorded in the society notices of the local paper.
Maynard Grange members enjoyed aweenie roast at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Larkin. The evening featured a program of land and sports and was organized by the committee led by Mrs. Orr Boake and Frank Case. Attendees included Hazel Robinson, Raym Jones, Edmund Whitney, Ina Edwards.
Wiward F. Loughlin and family returned Sunday from a two week vacation at Falmouth. The final Union Church report notes the trip and summarizes family impressions.
Reading of a partial OCR shows school timings and session details. Mentions grade ranges 6 to 12, morning sessions, and start times around 8:15 to 2:16 for high and other classes. Data appears garbled with missing names and dates.
Henry Roberts of Maynard appeared in court on August 19 facing a charge of drunkenness and disrupting the peace. He was sentenced to one month in the House of Correction and ordered committed until his prior fine was paid.
The New England Conference of the Massachusetts State Federation of Women’s Clubs will be held September 27 28 and 29 at the Hotel Mount Snow Manchester Vermont instead of Burns. Federations of every Woman's Club in the district are urged to note the change and attend this conference.
A group from Concord and Acton visited Hancock New Hampshire on a Tuesday afternoon to attend the annual convention of the American Herb Society. Mr J J Wilde of Cheney Herb and Drag Company Boston gave an interesting talk on the growth and uses of herbs and foreign herbs, with a simple tasting in the tul garden. The event was held at the estate garden.
Hosmer departed Brooklyn aboard the 140 foot schooner for a cruise lasting until February. The voyage was planned as a fast trip, with family aboard and Herbert B Pinky noted among participants.
In the final tournament play offs Concord teams competed Tuesday and Wednesday with mixed results. Rideout Prebian and other local groups vied across boys and girls divisions at Emerson Playground with several champions crowned including Doroth y Gammon and Paddle Tenn Ja Blanchard in the 13 and under categories.
The annual convergence of the Rarec Young People's Society Evangelical Free Churches of Concord Portland and area is hosted at the Evangelical Bee Church on Land Street this weekend. Labor Day events begin with a supper followed by an evening service. Monday features a morning service at 10 45 and an afternoon service at 4 with an evening service at 7 90. Supper will be served between the two later services. On Monday a holiday business session is at 10 45 a m with services at 3 90 and another supper served with Rev Ottos Rafow presiding.
Concord unit under Captain William Haggerty returned home after two weeks of extensive drills at Plattsburg New York. The maneuvers were the largest peace time drills in the United States and the Concord team earned the honor of leading Army maneuvers as the manned team in the entire organization.
Local athlete Loimmy Cullinane formerly with Conmen Hie Behool and captain of the shortstop position has been sold by Sidney Mines Cape Breton Albany to Rabbit ville. In his three pro seasons he has batted near .300 and his fielding has improved, marking his best season yet.
Rep Otis M. Whitney a lieutenant in the Waltham company came home Sunday after two weeks of training at Plattsburg New York.
A fragment mentions Plainfield Cemetery in Connecticut and an afternoon field event. The text is unclear but references a cemetery site and a time in the afternoon.
Fragmentary item notes Bedford appoints a fire chief amid local updates. Limited readable details mention August but lack clear names or full context.
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