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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1939
Page
7
The Massachusetts probate court notices estate of N Parker late of a county deceased. An interested party must file objections before ten o clock on August 15, 1939. The administratrix Sue Acton must furnish a surety and respond to filings in the county court. Judge John C Legget presiding.
In Massachusetts Probate Court a matter has been presented to Felix Kulevicz of the county. The matter may be changed to Kulevich. Any person who objects must file with the court before ten o'clock on the twelfth day of 939, the return day.
The article describes new Packard cars including One-Twenty with an eight cylinder engine and higher powered One-Sixty and One-Eighty offerings. These models feature a big eight cylinder power plant of 160 horsepower, refined dignity, extended wheelbases, and updated radiator and hood lines while preserving instant Packard recognition.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court issued to interested parties in the estate of Mary A. Tulis of Sudbury. George Tulis petitions probate of a instrument as last will and testament seeking appointment as executor without bond. Object to be filed by September 12 1939 before 10 am in Cambridge. Judge First. Register Loring P. Jordan. August 7 1939 notice dates August 16 23 30.
Deposit Book No. 41375 has been lost. Payment stopped. Notice posted by H. F. Smith treasurer of the Middlesex Institution for Savings in Concord Massachusetts with dates August 21 1939 and August 28 September 6.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court issues a guardianship citation for L Townsend Gleason of Acton alleged insane. Jennie W Gleason of Acton or another suitable person may be appointed guardian. objections due at Cambridge by 10 a.m. September 15, 1939. Witness John C Leggat Esquire Vice Judge. Loring P Jordan Register.
The article outlines Packard’s Saftey-Flex spring suspension and full-body insulation against shocks, plus the Exond-Drive system reducing engine revs for longer life. It notes improved gear shifting on the steering column, hydraulic brakes, sealed beam head lamps, and a new Packard engine in the One-Sixty and One-Eighty models delivering 160 horsepower at 3 500 rpm.
A probate court petition by Joseph Blinderman of Maynard requests that his name be changed to Joseph Bell. Attorneys are to file a written appearance in the forenoon of the eighteenth day of citation. Witness Jon C. Leggat, register Loring P. Jordan. August 24. August 30. September 6. 15.
Probate court invites interested parties to participate in the distribution of the trust estate of Betsey Anna Twitchell late of Acton in Middlesex County. The notice names Clarence V. Twitchell and others as benefactors and references witness John C. Leggat in 1900s.
The piece notes actors Charles Bickford Wallace Beery and George Bancroft as film heavies who began as female impersonators in theater. It also reports Hollywood's fashion shift away from risqué dresses with slacks and makeup, influenced by Cecil B. DeMille and studio executives signaling a sartorial reform.
Scores of state officials and newspaper men attended the funeral of Albert Perkins Langtry former Secretary of the Commonwealth and publisher of the Waltham News-Tribune. He died Sunday at Melrose Hospital at age 79 after two months illness. Langtry had a long career in journalism and politics including editor of the Springfield Union and owner of multiple Waltham papers. He served as secretary of state from 1911 to 1918 and 1921, and earlier held a Springfield House seat while directing the direct primary law. Born Wakefield July 27 1860 he was educated locally.
The record notes a man who authored Traitors to the Church and edited a history of Greater Boston, detailing his lineage with wife and one grandson and noting his role as writer and editor.
District Court staff report a satisfactory recovery from a recent operation. Boston visitors and workers return from trips to West Dennis Rye Beach and New York City. Local residents among those taking vacations include Miss Bertha Ward Edward Brant and families from Shaft 3 to Old Towne and Main Street areas.
Irvin M. Davis, as trustee under Betsey Anna Twitchell’s will, petitions the Massachusetts Court to decide if $1,000 left to the First Universalist Parish of West Acton should fall to the residue of the testatrix’s estate due to ceased regular services. Objections or pleadings must be filed by the specified dates with the Bridge court.
David Burpee, cousin of Luther Burbank, claims to have created the ideal U S flower. He describes a long hybridizing effort since youth, culminating in a red and gold marigold that lacks odor, survives heat and cold, and can grow across the United States. The discovery followed a China missionary's seeds and a five acre field of French and African marigolds planted with 600000 bees.
An official proclamation from Bangkok announces Siam changes its name to Thai, signaling a shift approved by the cabinet and the people's representatives. The new name, meaning free, derives from Lao Tai and Khmer ancestry as nationalist efforts aim to redefine the nation’s identity.
A fragment describes Gand Nichols at the municipal, mentioning a bottle named Henry that follows him closely. The wording is incomplete and hides the full context.
Eloise Hayes of Latta completed fifteen consecutive years without missing a class at Coker College earning a bachelor of arts degree. Her record marks a rare academic dedication noted by faculty and community members in Hartsville.
The Chicago Cubs acquisition Nicholson in August shows promise as a slugging outfielder with a .290 average for the season and potential to join the ranks of early power hitters like Mize and the Waner brothers. Analysts note his balance of hitting and fielding, and compare his rise to prior Cubs stars, while cautioning about sustaining performance across a full season.
A proposed underground line near Rome aims to move 92 000 passengers per hour at the 1942 World's Fair site. The plan envisions a vast transit artery reducing surface congestion and linking key exhibit areas.
Mr and Mrs Frank Ledoux and Miss Florence Goodwin of Waltham were weekend visitors with relatives here.
Historical notes describe a breeding effort yielding ten foals from nineteen sires with each foal earning over 100 000 dollars. Names mentioned include TODictorian Jene Jolly Roger Whiskery Diavolo Tryster Dr. Clark and Nu.
Judge Harry Hoffman tells the defendant in a speeding trial that “This isn’t a holdup” as the man raises his right hand for swearing. The defendant, who kept insisting it wasn’t a hold up, is fined $10 plus costs.
The passage ponders how a son's luggage and wardrobe reflect his character as he heads to college. It asks whether a trunk and clothing look suitable and respectable for a college friend’s home visit, noting luggage often signals a student’s background.
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