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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1940

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Funeral Rites Held for Frederick Winsor at Middlesex School

Services for Frederick Winsor longtime Middlesex School headmaster were conducted on school grounds with faculty and graduates in attendance. Dr Charles B Park led the tributes and Arthur Motter Lamb played music as the service noted Winsor’s years of service and his surviving family including wife Mrs Paine and children Eliot W Bisbee and Mrs Ratt. The private burial took place at Weston cemetery.

Frederick Winsor Middlesex School Middlesex Charles B. Park First Unitarian Arthur. Motter Lamb Jisor

Postponed Midland HS football game teased for Saturday

Ambiguously garbled notes describe a postponed high school football clash between Maynardites and Clinton County Irish with hopes for a triple tie. Weather and scheduling delays pushed kickoff to Saturday afternoon with possible rescheduling if no further issues arise.

Midland Tuthon Ba Foo Raem Clinton

Piper Eads Appeal Backed by Emerson Hospital Members

Ralph Piper of Con il) and Mrs A Page Browne lead an appeal for funds on behalf of Emerson Hospital. The drive runs from Saturday 4 through Sunday 12, organized by the hospital staff and airmen.

Ord Ralph ©. Piper Conil Peal Erson Hospital A. Page Browne Iit Emerson Hospital Iery Piper Ure

Maynard Governor recount shows Dever ahead by small margin

The Maynard town recount for governor tallied Dever with 1783 votes versus Saltonstall's 1427 after a partial original count of 1428 for Saltonstall. Attorney General overseers led the tally scene as officials continued the review with a panel including Sanderson Towr Coulter and others.

Dever Leverett Salton Saltonstall John Due B Riley Wilon Lei P. Cowles Moyn Ghp Higgins

Quimby Appointed to Teach at Bulkeley High

Concord superintendent H Paul Latrabee appoints John V. Quimby of Andover to substitute for John E. True at Petes Bulkeley School while True serves on active naval duty. Quimby, Keene Norman School graduate with a Boston University education degree, will begin this week and plans to live in Concord with his wife. He is also qualified to coach football basketball or baseball.

Concord H Paul Latrabee John V. Quimby Andover New Hampshire John E. True Petes Bulkeley U. S. ‘Naval True Whs Quimby Keene, Norman School Springfield Boston University

Browns Lead Kacey Blues in Four-Point Win

Browns captained by Jack Kayes top the Byron-less Blues to first place in the K of G Howling league with a four point victory. Team totals show Browns 1163 and Blues 1116 while Greens and Reds split four points.

Concord Browns Jack ‘Kayes Reds Greens M. Halkett J. Mara A. Bartolmeo J. Hayes Bilues W. Dee T. Burke T. McHugh A. Baptist T. Coyne J. McKenta J. Loughlin K. Mara M. Dee R. Currier M. Mullaney C. Mara R. Loughlin J. McManus

Grouse Trials Scheduled for December 14 and 15

Concord reports the New England club grouse trials postponed by winter weather. Proxy Harry E. Tuttle says the event will proceed weather permitting on Saturday and Sunday December 14 and 15 with the drawing at the Caledonian Inn on December 13. Judges remain Hetty Davies Reading Dr. James Orwin and alternates Tuttle William Foss of Yarisig as field marshal.

Concord New England Ter Club King Winter Harry E. Tuttle Hetty Davies Reading James Orwin Tuttle William Foss Yarisig

Birth of Daughter Mary Alice Sullivan at Elizabeths Hospital

Mr and Mrs Richard Pillip Sullivan of 55 Lexington Road welcome a six pound nine ounce daughter born Thanksgiving Day morning November 28 at the Car oinal Connel House of St Elizabeths Hospital Brighton The baby has been named Mary Alice Mrs Sullivan formerly Claire A Healy daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Healy

Richard Pillip Sullivan Lexington Road St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Brighton Mary Alice Sullivan Claire A. Healy Thomas J. Healy

Heyliger High Again in New England Police Match

Concord patrolman J Almon Heyliger led the New England police revolver league match tally for the third straight week. Team totals show Witherell 968 Fos ter 964 Finan 238 Baptist 250, and Lawton 232 Finan 129 McCarthy 176 idLesvson 224 Nolan 244 in the second team.

William L. McCarthy Robert P. idLesvson Frederick Nolan

Reformatory Prisoners Dine On 1500 Lb Turkey Feast

One thousand inmates at Concord Reformatory feasted on 1500 pounds of turkey for Thanksgiving last Thursday. They enjoyed yard liberty in the morning, were shown movies after dinner, and spent the night with various raids and entertainment.

Reformatory West Concord

Morning Service at First Parish in Concord Dec 8

The Concord church announces a morning service at 11 o clock with sermon For Those Who Seek by Rev Edward P Daniels. Music by the Chorus Choir and a Laymen s League meeting with supper December 12 at 6 45 pm featuring Herbert Black Boston Globe foreign war news editor as speaker.

Concord Edward P. Daniels Herbert Black Boston Globe

Haunts of Happiness Quoted by Sydney Smith

A quotation notes happiness found in children, home firesides, and country homes rather than grand haunts, attributed to Sydney Smith.

Sydney Smith

Mark 40th Anniversary Observed By Concord Couple

Alfred O. Loring and Helen bearson Loring celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at home in West Concord with Thanksgiving Day calls from relatives and friends. The couple, married November 23 1900, have lived in the community 50 years. He is a retired Reformatory Officer and commander of the local Veterans Council. she holds Eastern Star and Rebekah Lodge memberships. They have four children Emery Franklin Donald and Ilsie Kennedy and eight grandchildren.

West Concord Alfred O. L. Loring Highland Street Lucy Loring Helen Bearson Winery Hudson Chelmsford Veterans’ Council Morinthian Lodge AFAM Concord Nera Hawthorne Eastern Star Willow Rebekah Lodge Emery B Lowell Road Franklin Arlington Donald South Acton John Ilsie) Kennedy Clark Summit

Dever Gains 7 in Concord Recount

Concord recount after a 12 hour session shows Governor candidate Dever gaining seven votes bringing his total to 2568 with Saltonstall at 2568 and Tilp at 0 from earlier tallies. Of 3777 votes cast on November 5, 1174 were challenged by Dever supporters, many Saltonstall ballots. Further action may follow from Secretary Cook's office.

Concord Paul A. Dever Deyer Saltonstall Dever Tilp

Relief Work Continues In Concord For British War Relief

The Concord Unit British War Relief Society reports November production of 493 knitted and sewed items shipped. The Used Clothing Committee has sent overcoats heavy winter coats for women fur jackets children and footwear. Sewing meetings are Mondays at Trinity Church Parish Hall Sim Street with distribution of knitting materials. Call Mrs Henry 8S Tompson Concord 203 to donate used clothing in good condition. The next four months are critical for Britain and urge continued support for food clothing and morale.

Concord Concord Unit British War Relief Society Trinity Church Sim Street Henry

Holy Name Society Elects St Bernard Officers

The Holy Name Society of St Bernard's Catholic church names Thomas J. Byron Sr as president Richard P Sullivan as vice president and secretary and Joseph McKenna as treasurer in the newly elected slate.

Cgoncord The Holy Name Society St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Thomas J. Byron, Sr Richard P. Sullivan Joseph McKenna

Second Heyliger Son Called to United States Marines

Concord reports 27 year old Howard F Heyliger son of Theodore G and Mrs Heyliger has orders to report to the United States Marines within the next two weeks. He previously served at Quantico Virginia and is the second Heyliger son called after Fred 24 left last week for Albany Georgia to join the Air Corps.

Concord Howard F. Heyliger Theodore G. Heyliger Cambridge Turnpike United States Marines Heyliger Quantico Virginia Heyligers Fred Albany Georgia Air Corps

Ward patenting new adaptable track score book

Concord Ralph F Ward Boston College track star and former Beverly High School captain has been granted a copyright on a new track score book called The New Ward Track and Field Score book. The looseleaf design uses clips and rings allowing easy page addition and multi meet use. Coaches Ryder Rudkin and Marling approve, with sales expected at sporting goods stores.

Concord Ralph F. Ward Boston College iBeverly High School Ward Peter Bulkeley Jeck Ryder Doc” Rudkin Beverly Win Marling Boston University Sporting Goods

Conference Friday at Union Church West Concord

The West Concord Woman's Club hosts the Eleventh District Women's Clubs conference Friday December 6 at 10 30 a m in Union Church. Speakers include Miss Katherine Blasdale J Watson Claus Miss Dorothy George Mrs J Arthur Snyder and Rev Kenneth Teed with welcome addresses by local club leaders Luncheon follows at 12 30 in the church vestry.

West Concord Union Church American’ Home State Federation Katherine Blasdale J. Watson Claus Dorothy George J. Arthur Snyder Kenneth Teed West Concord Union Church Harold Cowling Clayton Stevens Clifford Hubbard Ronaldenzie State American Home

Miriam Little Engaged to F Corning Kenly of Chicago and Medford

Mr and Mrs Henry Britton Little announce the engagement of their daughter Miriam Little to F Corning Kenly of Chicago Illinois and Medford Oregon. Miss Little, a Westover Beaver alumna and Amy Sacker graduate, debuted in 1935 and belongs to the Junior League and Vincent Club. Kenly, Thatcher School alumnus and Harvard 1937 graduate, is active in the Harvard Advocate Iroquois and Harvard Club of Chicago. No wedding date yet.

Concord Myr Harvard Advocate The Iroquois Harvard Club of Chicago

Resume Studies After Holidays

Maynard students return from Thanksgiving break as classes resume. Read across schools and individuals including Leslie Rivers Kenneth Johnson Helen Arciszewski Dorothy Tierney Joseph Boothroyd Howard Maherty Louis Colombo St Anselm’s Doris White Regis Robert Veitch Chauncy Hall Katherine Sheridan Westher Kauppila Bridgewater Edward Donahue Lawrence Academy Brooks Thompson Worcester Academy Leg Uumin Rodger Matthewman Vincent Labowicz Northeastern Ruth Hodgess Massachusetts State College Arlene Hull Chandler Loretta Dionne Burdette Diva Saari Bentley School of Accounting Harold Tornell Richard Schwab Wentworth Jennie Gurzinowicz Clare University Ruth McKenna Boston University Graduate School.

Maynard Leslie Rivers Kenneth Johnson Helen Arciszewski Dorothy Tierney Boston University Joseph Boothroyd Boston College Howard Wmaherty Jr Louis Columbo St. Anselm’s Doris White Regis Robert Veitch Chauncy Hall Katherine Sheridan Wsther Kauppila Bridgewater Edward Donahue Lawrence Academy Brooks Thompson Worcester Academy Leg Uumin Rodger Matthewman Vincent Labowicz Northeastern Ruth Hodgess Massachusetts State College Arlene Hull Chandler Loretta Dionne Burdette Diva Saari Bentley School of Accounting Harold Tornell Richard Schwab Wentworth Jennie Gurzinowicz Clare University Ruth McKenna Boston University Graduate School

Maynard Woman's Club Hosts Scouts and Talks

The Maynard Woman's Club will entertain the Maynard Girl Scouts and Junior and Senior High troops at the December meeting on Tuesday afternoon December 10 at 2:30 in E. of C. hall. Mrs Emily Vance of Ashland will discuss Christmas Reveries May We Keep Them Living. Gift wrapping will be demonstrated and members will attend the American Home Conference December 6 at the West Concord Womans Club. The club supports the Bolling Kitchen for the Women of Great Britain. Mrs Vance is the wife of Rev Mathew A Vance, formerly of Maynard.

Maynard Maynard Girl Scouts Maynard Woman's Club C. Hall Emily Vance Ashland Hans Adrikson West Concern Womans Club Women of Great Britain Massachusetts State Federation of Women’s Clubs Girl Scouts of Vance Mathew A Vance

Concord Elks Meet in Beds Hall on Main Street

The Concord lodge of Elks met in Beds Hall on Main Street this Tuesday evening with Key Ruler Francis J. Dee presiding. Katherine Wilder hosted the ten pin bowling league at her Westford home recently and the girls enjoyed a pleasant evening. Wilbur C. Irving, psychiatric social worker and director of Concord Reformatory’s Personnel, received a six month leave of absence to take a position in Washington, D. C. Earl J. Sheehan, formerly with Norfolk State prison colony, was appointed to Irving’s role.

Concord Lodge of Elks Beds Hall Main Street Francis J. Dee Katherine Wilder Ten Pin Bowling League Westford Wilbur C. Irving Concord Reformatory Washington, _D. C Earl J. Sheehan Norfolk State Prison Colony Irving

Concord Young Republicans Plan Tuesday Meeting

The Young Republicans of Concord schedule their next meeting for Tuesday evening. On Wednesday a group led by proxy David B. Wil tone will attend a testimonial for Archie R. Giroux the newly elected County Commissioner in Lexington.

Concord David B. Wiltone Archie R. Giroux Lexington

Maynard Young GOP Meet Thursday at Town House

The annual meeting of the Young Men's Republican Club of Maynard will be held tomorrow evening at eight o'clock in the Town House. President Richard D. Elson will preside and officers will be elected. Annual reports will be presented.

Maynard Young Men's Republican Club of Richard D. Elson

Arthur Corey Re appointed Semi Pro Head in Mass

Concord report states Arthur B Corey of 1 Stow Street is reappointed Massachusetts semi pro baseball commissioner for a fourth year. The 1938 and 1939 state tournaments were in Hudson and Marlboro hosted this year’s event with plans to move the 1941 tourney to the Springfield Pastern League. Tentative dates are July 10 to 20.

Arthur Corey Concord Raymond Dumont Arthur B Corey Stow Street Massachusetts Gorey Hudson Marlboro Corey

Engagement Announced for Miss Mary Grace Pethick and Roger Walcott Robinson

The engagement of Miss Mary Grace Pethick of Southern Pines and Durham NC and Roger Walcott Robinson of Concord NC was announced by their parents. They met as undergraduates at Duke University. Robinson, a former Duke fullback, is a freshman football coach at Duke. Pethick is a Duke graduate pursuing a master’s degree after Sweet Briar College and Sigma Kappa membership.

Concord Mary Grace Pethick Henry H. Pethick Southern Pines Durham North Carolina Roger Walcott Robinson Afr Charles S. Robinson Wilow Street Concorn Piri Duke University Robinson Wallace Wade Duke Concord High Lawrence Academy

Maynard Gridsters Ready For Clinton Showdown

Maynard high School gridsters practice in the gym as they prepare for the Midland League clash with Clinton. They expect to play this Saturday at 2 pm on Alumni Field after snow clearance and prior postponements due to field condition.

Maynard Maynard High School Clinton Alumni Field

Concord Urged to Erect New Airport by Board of Trade

The Concord Board of Trade held a dinner meeting at Wrights Tavern with President George W. Brothers presiding. Raying Baldwin, an airport committee member, urged that Concord should have an airport nearby, and Charles Johnson promised further talks. The slate of officers was announced including Edmund H. as president and Reed O. as treasurer.

Concord Concord Board of Trade Wright George W. Brothers Raying Baldwin Baldwin Brothers Charles Johnson Swarscol Walter Reeves Rothwell N. MacRae Maurice McWalter William Magoon Edmund H Frank Frank W. Tu Reed O Fred T. Boy J. Bedford Ivan D. Serv B. Esau

Present Play Three Nights for British

Concord will host three performances of The Far From Hills in the Veterans building this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to benefit the British War Relief Society. British refugee children, now living with local families, will usher the shows and dinners and parties before the performances will be held. Host families include Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Cheney, Mr. and Mrs. erie Gooding, Mr. and Mrs. William King, Mr. and Mrs. William M. Shedden, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Robertson.

Concord Far of Hills Veterans Building British War Relief Society Charles W. Cheney Erie Gooding William King William M. Shedden Kenneth Robertson

A J Edwards Dies Resident of South Acton

A. J. Edwards of School Street South Acton died Monday after a long illness in his 86th year. Born in England, he was a cabinet maker and a longtime Mason with ties to Mt Olivet Lodge Cambridge and other chapters. Survived by wife Mary J Edwards, a son in Boston, a daughter, a sister in England, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. One son, Sidney John Edwards, killed at Vimy Ridge, is honored by Edwards Square in West Acton. Funeral at the family home Thursday at 2 pm with Masonic rites at Woodlawn Cemetery. Twombly of Maynard in charge.

South Acton Alfred J. Bawarda School Street Egland Mt. Olivett William H. Edwards Boston England Sidney John Edwards Edwards Square West Acton Vimy Ridge France Woodlawn Warren Twombly Maynard

Church Presents Concert by Luther an Church Choir

The Lutheran Church choir gave its annual fall concert Sunday afternoon before a large audience. The program opened with Finlandia by Sibelius and Glory to God is the Highest by F. W. Peace. Soloist Mrs. Tyyne Tantru of Gardner performed several numbers in a clear soprano voice.

Maynard The Lutheran Church Sibelius F. W. Peace Tyyne Tantru Gardner

Baby Clinic Thursday At Health Center

The Board of Health will hold a semi monthly baby clinic at the Health Center this Thursday at 2 30 in the afternoon. Dr. Arthur T DeAngelo will be in charge with Miss Mary Ward, public health nurse, assisting.

Maynard Board of Health Arthur T. DeAngelo Mary Ward

Unemployment Office Hours Move to Tuesdays at Marlboro

Representatives from the Marlboro office will hold unemployment compensation hours at Maynard Town House every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting December 10. The change replaces the prior Wednesday schedule. The report notes a sharp temperature drop to 8 below zero.

Maynard Marlboro Maynard Town House

Christmas Seals Sale Receipts Reported Favorable

Acton announces favorable receipts from the annual Christmas Seals sale. Mrs Prentice Blood serves as treasurer and receives funds. Howard Billings chairs the sale with directors including Mrs Blood and Genevieve J Creeley R N.

Acton Prentice Blood Howard Billings Genevieve J. Creeley R. N

TQ SING IN WALTHAM MAYNARD ANCHOR

The Anchor Glee Club of Charles A Lodge 4 announces a concert in Waltham next Monday. The chorus of twenty two male voices is directed by Frank Durable and the club has additional engagements for concerts in the coming months.

Maynard End Ark Glee Charles A Waltham Frank Beth Om Holland End

Consider Your Rearers Voice in Conversation

A compact proverb style note urges speakers to talk often but avoid long speeches lest listeners lose interest. It cites Lord Ches as the attributed voice, warning against tedious monologues and emphasizing attention to audience. The piece reflects period rhetoric on oratory restraint.

Lord Ches

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