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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1939
Page
1
The piece surveys Joseph Caillaux's enduring influence on French money policy, noting his controversial past and continued respect despite banishment. It also references disruptions in Europe and a Chicago area glimpse at local life, including figures tied to economics and public affairs, amid a tense political climate.
Mrs Martha Jane Brown MacLeod aged 74 75 in her 75th year died last Wednesday at her home 143 Commonwealth Avenue Concord after a long illness She was born February 18 1861 in Musquodoboit Nova Scotia and lived in Concord 42 years prior to Lincoln She was a Union Church member and Helping Habast Surviving are four daughters Mrs Harold H Hall Mrs Robert Prentiss Mrs Edith Fenton of West Concord Mrs Julia Pearson of Belmont and two sons Edward of Lincoln Murdock of West Concord There are one grandchild and three great grandchildren Funeral services were held Friday at the Union church with Rev Kenneth R Teed officiating Rev Alfred Stone of Watertown assisted Burial was in Lincoln cemetery
Mrs Anderson widow of Hans Anderson of School street Acton died after a short illness. The service was held last Saturday at the Evangelical Free Church Concord with Rev Otto Rafos officiating. She was born in Norway and lived 42 years in this country. Surviving are two sons and two daughters. Burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery family lot.
Concord high opens varsity season with a stiff workout at Hunt Memorial gymnasium against Chelmsford. Hawkes warns of more informal sessions as the team readies for Middlesex County league opener versus Belmont and a January 5 trip to Reading.
Doherty, born Columbus May 15 1870, rose from office boy to chief engineer and later multimillionaire while helping run one of the Miami area’s largest resort hotels. He died last night in Miami after a bronchial illness.
Concord faculty coach John W. Putnam announces the Middlesex School hockey roster for the season with Russ Allen as assistant and Russell H. Kettel as goalie handler. John Morgan is team captain, joined by veterans Bencrost Winsor William Bright Pete Truesdale Walter Trumbull and Crunder Cole. Home games at Bates Pond spark a January February schedule against Noble and Greenough Browne and Nichols Milton Academy Brooks North Andover St George s Belmont Hill St Mark s.
Waterford New York reports three died yesterday in an explosion aboard a barge canal vessel ten miles away. Rescue teams and investigators cordon off the scene as authorities confirm the fatalities.
A London bound steamship Stanholme of 2473 tons was torpedoed and sunk off the west coast with 14 lives lost. In Chicago, three babies burned to death in a tenement flat as their mother struggled to reach them, the blaze reportedly started by Christmas tree lights.
The First Parish Church Lexington Road Concord Mass announces Rev Edward P Daniels preaching at 6 A New Day with no Church School. Evening activities include Kappa Sigma Pi meeting at 730 pm Junior Christian service and choir practices. Guest preacher Rev Clarence M Cossum visits New Castle NH. A church gift, a complete First Aid Kit, was donated by Kappa Sigma Pi members.
Concord Men's Class A badminton team lost to Wellesley in Boston at Hemenway Gymnasium. Captain William Faversham Jr won his singles match 8-15 16-8 17-16. Doubles results featured Albion and Voye over Sumner Bodfish and Faversham, plus Dole pairings and Dole Buchanan. Next match is January 3 against Framingham at the same court.
Joseph Ingeneri of Lexington road left for Florida for the winter and will return April 1. A W Lee, recently in Newton Hospital in serious condition, has returned home greatly improved. Concord High Outing Club plans skating skiing sliding and hockey at the High school under Albert C Cook.
Robert Mara son of Mrs Mary Mara of Bedford Street returned from Dartmouth College to spend the Yuletide holidays with family, marking a festive visit amid the season.
The Fenn Sendal for Boys has been closed for the Christmas vacation and will reopen on January.
Concord Academy for girls closed last week for the holidays and will resume classes on January 3.
A brief note from the Massachusetts Employment Service discusses unemployment state policy and representative concerns about workers or people affected. The fragmented text hints at inquiries into earnings and benefits.
Nancy Viscariello of 13 Malden Street Concerg appears on the Principal's list just released by Bryant and Stratton Commercial School in Boston.
The Cord Musical Society schedules its next gathering on January 9 chaired by B. Little of the music committee. Members are asked to attend at the usual venue to discuss upcoming events and planning.
The Mothers Club will host a Boy Scout Night on the evening of January 22. The event format centers on showcasing Scout activities and community involvement for attendees.
A W Lee of Old Marlboro road has returned home after a ten day confinement at Newton Hospital due to a serious illness.
Holy Communion at 8 am followed by Morning Prayer at Trinity Church Elm Street led by Rev Charlies Russell Peck with a sermon by Rev Henry P. Mattocks of the Philippine Islands. The notice lists a Christmas or year end service arrangement and speaker details.
The Long Street Evangelical Free Church lists events including Sunday School Christmas Festival at 10 45 am and 7 30 pm, Watchnight Service at 11 pm, Sewing Circle Christmas Festival on January 3, and YP5S Christmas Party on January 5 conducted by Rev Otto Rafos and the church's societies.
St Bernard's Church announces Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a m with Benediction after the late Mass. Also notes New Year's Day Mass on Monday January 1 led by Rev William H Finnick pastor and Rev George F Mulcahey curate.
Rev Wilfrid H Bunker leads Sunday services at Walden Street church Concord Mass Morning worship at 10 45 sermon by the pastor Sunday school 9 30 a m Young Peoples society meets 7 p m Wednesday January 3 Men’s Club gathers in the Parish House listings note the week’s church activities in a concise parish column.
The Concord Corn Club hosted a well attended gathering last Friday evening at the club. Hosts were Misses Olivia Swaim and Judith Taylor. Patronesses included Mrs. Harry B. Little and Mrs. Henry.
Lois Whitten formerly of Concord High transfers to Acton High School. The move places Whitten in the new school system as a student with updated enrollment within the district.
A fragment notes a selection involving Herland tied to Teor and Pei in a trade or sale. Details are unclear, but the names appear as key players in a compact wartime era commerce or show selection brief.
Rev. Ernest J. Ford conducts Sunday Masses at 7 8:30 and 10 30 with Benediction. Sunday afternoon at 6 o clock is planned. Monday January 1 marks New Year observances at the parish.
Readings outline Sunday worship at West Union with minister Kenneth R Teed. Services include a junior and senior department class at 10 45 a m and careins worship proceeding from 9 46 a m.
Concord Secretary Walter Jos has drawn up the second half schedule for the Mii Dam Bowling League. The league opens Monday evening at the McManity Alleys on Thoreau Street. Defending champions All Stars and K of C are named favorites as 11 clubs bolster rosters for the race. The lineup includes All Stars vs Lawton and Larkin, Lefties vs Gas Company, and K of C vs Snows.
Thursday evening event sponsored by the Emerson Society promises a holiday dance for local youth at the vestry location with proceeds supporting community activities.
More than 150 workers in eleven neighboring towns will assist Emerson Hospital Concord in an annual appeal. Newell Garfield announces the campaign chair. D Ripley Gage and F Gartner Gale direct Concord West Concord districts with team captains. Leonard Smith organizes workers in ten other towns including Acton Bedford Boxboro Carlisle Harvard Lincoln Littleton Maynard Stow Sudbury. Ralph C Piper serves as vice chairman.
The bulletin lists top local skating spots in Concord including Fairyland Crosbys Warner Angier Punka tagset Moses Farrar Angier and Carlisle with Buttrie s Pond and Macone s new rink offering current facilities.
Concord Mr and Mrs Theodore G Heyliger of Cambridge Turnpike announce the engagement of their daughter Pauline L Heyliger to Mark Mara son of Mrs Mary A and the late Mr Mara. Both attended Concord High School. No immediate wedding plans.
The wedding of Miss Ruth M Bent to Murray Brown will be held this Saturday at 6 PM at St Bernard’s rectory Cambridge and Acton residents. Mr and Mrs Brown, former Acton residents, will reside in Cambridge.
Concord Lyman Wiles and David Kent, University of Washington freshmen and former Concord High leaders, depart home for Seattle today by bus or train then continue by road. Kent served as 1938 class president, Wiles was football manager.
Mrs. Rodney E. Pratt reports Red Cross relief funds for Finland are arriving well. A central donation point is set at Concord National Bank for those wishing to help. Donors may leave funds there or send money to Mrs. Pratt.
Concord Mrs Alexander C in charge of knitting Red Cross sweaters for Polish refugees reports about half of the garments completed with the rest delayed by pre holiday rush. The Production Committee urges delivery within the week to meet the January 2 deadline before the cold weather peaks.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions Lexington road, a former Manhattan football captain, and possible relations to a holi incident, but details are unreadable. The item lacks verifiable facts for a full summary.
Maynard schedules a swift double header at Pastime Hall pitting its top club against Ushers from the Valley. The Ushers boast a roster of Red Kopecky Pred Daley Vin Labowics Joe Golumbo Dom Mariano Tong taba Tauno and others, aiming to upset the favorite locally. A large crowd is expected as the event draws former college and semi pro stars onto the fast court.
At the Rotary luncheon on January 4, the undefeated Concord High hockey team will be feted. Captain elect Miss Mary Hansen and retiring captain Miss Mary Murphy head the event. Clark and teammates compiled a notable season record.
Williams reelected for another term outlined an auspicious program for upcoming meetings. January guest Basil Kecédon, a Boston lawyer who escaped from the army in 1916, will speak. February guest Russell Wood or state auditor MacRae to appear.
Warrant calls for selectmen to receive articles at least one week before January 23 1940 and the meeting will close at 4 o clock in the afternoon on Tuesday. The document cites Concord and references the 1949 context in a dated town notice.
An engagement notice from Concord announced Mr. and Mrs. Hoy and the couple’s plans at Monument Street near Quincy, noting a son among the family details.
A testimonial banquet honored Roger Robinson of Duke University football at a local inn after a game night. Speakers praised his athletic performance and character as a young athlete, with several attendees and organizers recognized for their roles in hosting the event.
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear event details with no identifiable persons or organizations to summarize. The readable portion lacks concrete facts, dates, or venues to form a proper news card.
The roster lists players including Nelson Dave Toad Besie Paul Nelson Georgie Henry Murray Wille Andrew Peterson and Vinal Oke. The lineup aligns with the team set for an Athol event and reflects a near complete roster.
Concord residents took part in a Sunday sale and a radio broadcast of Chris Carols on WLLEY. Society members Dorothy MacRae Ann Ma cone and Lambert participated, and the group recently provided entertainment for the Grange at the Little Bridge house.
Former Concong High students now at University returned home last Wednesday after holidays, planning another trip to test a method. The group, including Wiles and Concord Lyman, traveled from Washington to Seattle and back, with a long journey noted as part of their plans.
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