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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1938
Page
3
A psychiatrist cites that law often marks insanity as the defense while many disorders such as alcoholism and narcotics use are mental disease. Green discusses cases at Sing Prison and notes divergence between medical views and legal standards on criminal responsibility and punishment.
Mrs Mary A Graves of 48 High Street Hudson died early this morning after a long illness. Born in Nova Scotia 54 years ago she lived in Hudson and nearby towns. She leaves a daughter Mrs Norma Campbell Hudson five sons Paul James Ernest Harold and Wilfred. Funeral from 48 High Street Friday then Mass at St Michael's Church at 9 o'clock burial at St Michael's Cemetery. Michael McNiff Funeral Director in charge of arrangements.
Concord couple Mr and Mrs Ralphi Gates announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Knowlton Paley to Philip Loring Smith son of Dr William Lincolns Smith and the late Mary Farnham Smith. Miss Paley a Barnard graduate. Mr Smith a Bowdoin 1928 and Harvard Law School 1882 graduate, member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. No wedding date set.
Concord group resumes after Christmas holidays to read aloud and stage plays. Anyone interested should notify Mrs W M Ole at 9 Middle Street before December 20 to receive time and place details. Meetings likely on alternate Thursday evenings.
A second anniversary Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s for the late John Meaery on Nome Street Park. Community members gather to honor the deceased with prayers and remembrance.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Miss Coyne O Neil restricted to her home as part of a local matter. Mentions Hubert and Olinton with unclear context and a misread name Miss Ambine.
A public panny gale is planned for the evening at Chiat Parish hall located at the corner of Green Street with Albald. La notes show W.Jendron Reland Gtreté and Réger Richie appointed in charge of the event.
State employee Lawrence I. killed when his car left the road and struck a tree near Rutland. Three persons died in the crash as reported from the scene.
A fragmentary report notes a Tuesday Club meeting held yesterday afternoon at a home lot associated with Mrs William Parbell. It mentions scattered phrases about history and social activity, including a supper and a note of a daughter’s involvement.
In Wateria a Catholic Daughters gathering at the Legion hall discussed upcoming cases to be heard. Plans for the January 17 session were not finalized, with members including Conley and Miss Ke nna noted among those present.
Fragmentary line appears to quote a passage asking who is the shappiest of men in relation to others merits and pleasure, with incomplete surrounding context. No clear event or person identified.
Officials describe a path to clear debris along highways to a distance of fifty feet. The project covers Malden, Mirrville, Cambridge, and nearby areas with teams assigned for several weeks of work.
A fire at a mill was kept in check by sprinklers and emergency gear as department crews arrived. Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly an hour before control was established. Authorities estimate damage to stock, machinery, and the building at about 3000.
A large audience gathered Thursday evening as amateur performers presented an instrumental and vocal program. Ten year old Paul Pelletier won the first award for his rendition of a favorite tune, while Charlied and Rey MatiOabe of Wellesley performed with budding youth participants.
The Maynard Garden Club met Monday at Mrs. John Miller’s Acton Street home. Despite bad weather attendance was strong and members participated in a program including a Roll Call and talks on winter bouquets and plant care. Mrs Miller displayed successfully raised specimens and Christmas decorations were notably prepared. The next meeting is planned for Tuesday January 3 hosted by Mrs Hans Erikwon on Great Road.
Mrs. George Timmins of Groton leads area vice chairmen for a regional Boston 1939 Community Campaign meeting. Samuel Hoar of Concord chairs the Metropolitan Division and Louis Kesky oversees the west group. Open Doors will be shown. Attendees include Mrs Donald Litchard Acton and Mrs Fred John Ayer with many local committee members from Belton Carlisle Clinton Lancaster Groton Harvard Littleton and others.
The West Concord Women's Club held an all day December 2 gathering with a morning talk by Miss Winters of the Middlesex Extension Service on Foods and Your Pocketbook. A hobby show featured dolls, valentines, photos and other items. Mrs. Andrew Edarsden aided with a box lunch. An afternoon program included selections by Miss Josephine Sheehan and Mrs. Pratt with piano. Mrs. Grace Pierce Maynard closed with a talk on Evergreen Gardens and slides of local historic homes.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Boston area page mentions a week and names but lacks clear event or outcome to summarize a coherent news item.
Parker Street Hall hosts the Maynard Dramatic Club as they present the Montgomery adapted farce But the Truth from the play of the same name. Kal Kansaniva directs an acclaimed cast including Menard Han Leo Matlin Jon Paserycki John Murphy Margaret Martin Helen Ketels Sophia Denisewigh Laura Aho and Sirkka French in this comedy about brokers a $10000 bet and a life taken for stock with a truth telling twist.
A quoted line from Disraeli appears, stating that men are not the product of circumstances and that circumstances are created by men. The fragment reflects a political or literary note on agency and fate.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a group labeled OMMATTY planning an outreach to the Salvation Army around the 18th with a movement toward serving the needy.
Sudbury events plus a D A R gathering at 7 Ashburton Place with Mrs Sears chairing Approved Schools. Stocking Shower planned for Hillside School boys on New Year’s Day. Material for the Dills Island work due by December 29 to start boxes in 1939. 34th birthday dinner planned at Kendall Place Framingham. Miss Louise Lovell read My America during a social with antiques on display.
Members of the senior class of Budbery High School will host a Christmas party on December 9. The event rewards students for dependability service leadership and patriotism. Winners include Joan Skinner Joside Bowker William and Sidney Parsons.
A town hall gathering featured whist players and a community party with prizes sponsored by the Grange club. Dr and Mrs Edward and others attended with a planned Tuesday event and a Thursday parent teacher meeting. A dance was set for the evening and the program included a community fundraiser.
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