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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1940
Page
5
In Middlesex County probate notices request appearance by January 1941 for consent to probate of a will filed by W Allen of Concord and to appoint Annie J McMahon administratrix of Thomas J Denehy estate, with return dates and officials named. Lost deposit book notice appears from the Payment Bank and institution.
In the Massachusetts Probate Court an interested party may object to Lizzie or of Stow being appointed executrix with will annexed for the estate of Helen F. Wetherbee. Appearance must be filed before ten o clock noon on the return day, January 10, 1941, with John Leggat as First Judge and Loring P. Jordan as Register. December 24, 31, January 8.
The Middlesex Probate Court issues notice for the estate of Martin DeWitt of Maynard seeking probate of a instrument said to be his last will. Interested parties may object by filing at Cambridge before ten o clock. Witness John C Legegat and Register Loring P Jordan. December 12 1940 and publication dates December 18 24 31.
Middlesex probate court in Acton considers appointing John E. Ricé of Marlborough as administrator of Inez B. Tucker estate. Objections must be filed by forenoon January 20, 1941. Witness John C. Leggat First Judge, December 27, 1940. Dec. 31, Jan 8, 15.
Six room sunny flat with natural finish in West Acton center at No 9 Hillside. Gas and electric lights water and heated garage. Exceptional value per C A Milbery Arlington St West Acton 416.
The Middlesex Institution for Savings announces a lost deposit book No 41554 held by W S Smith assistant treasurer. The notice is dated December 30 1940 and includes references to December 31 and January 15 as related dates.
Astra plans aid to conscripts after a year of training as the draft pool shrinks. The interview with C A Dykstra, head of Selective Service, covers training impacts on morale and education, civilian life reintegration, and the need for job placement and federal-state cooperation to support returning soldiers.
The piece covers a secretive 4 000 mile trip by the Duke of Windsor and a Sea affair with President Roosevelt. Duchess Wallis undergoes dental surgery in Miami and the couple later discuss Mayaguana island as a naval base. Lord Lothian dies after warning Europe may war end in 1942.
Spanish popular in Washington spreads as a craze with phrases like Como esta Usted heard on streets. Baukhage notes rapid uptake beyond D C. Office of Education reports North and South Carolina colleges show a 77.1 percent rise in students studying Spanish.
A New Year’s Eve party erupts when masqueraders crash the stag celebration at Parker’s door. Couples dance through confetti and streamers as the band and crowd are surprised by the masked revelers and the festive chaos escalates.
A historical list marks New Year moments from 1349 BC to 1919, noting Edward III’s 1349 victory, 1735 Paul Revere birth, 1863 emancipation, 1907 Pure Food Law, 1919 legal holiday status, and other events.
Old notes describe how New Year’s Day exceeds Christmas as the year’s major festival in Scotland. The piece mentions long enduring customs, the midnight moment, and the person who first steps into a friend’s house after the new year becomes a privileged guest for the day.
A cryptic educational proverb warns that a good husband will earn a penny, suggesting a reward or moral from proper conduct. The fragment implies a lesson about consequences and value in relationships.
Christmas themed discussion titled How Other Lands Mark Christmas dominated a Marlboro Senior Christian Missionary meeting at the Baptist Church Vestry. Leaders were Misses Phyllis Temple and Hazel Lambert with participants including Lofrainge Cadieux Madeline Mulls Paul Ginney Phyllis Berry Mary Sheldon Ralph Neil Marjorie Berry Gordon Clapp Hagel Lambert and Karl Neill. Earl Neil presided. watchnight service set for Tuesday at 11 80 with prayer by Mrs B A Bullock and piano by Shirley Sheldon.
Marlboro Mrs Walter Hunt ington of Edinboro street is chairman of the British Relief Committee. The first sewing meeting will be next Thursday afternoon from 2 until 4 in the vestry of Witst Church Congregational. Open to all interested. non denominational. Members will sew for Britain and accept donations of materials. Warmer used clothing for children and old sheets and blankets needed for making over.
A Marlboro attorney and Mrs. John Ricé hosted a Saturday night gathering for Unitarian parish members. The younger group danced in the recreation room while adults socialized in the living room and library. Grap juice and cider from Rice Orchards accompanied sandwiches. The event supports the CHMPO project costing for a new root on one side.
A Fayville whist party held at Choate Post featured top placements for James Eccles John Vezina and Bosworth as winners. Consolations went to Rose Vogat and Fred Backlund with Rose Vogat taking the prize and special recognition to Mrs Mary Fauiony who organized the event.
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