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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1939
Page
4
Fragmentary notice from a Massachusetts issue references advertising rates and publication terms. It mentions Enter Paul and Bear editor details, a weekly schedule, and per inch pricing for dies and insertions, with unclear dates and names due to OCR damage.
A historian notes how genealogy has become a costly industry as people pay high prices to trace lineage. Genealogists boast fees that can run into thousands, with clients often financing elaborate pedigrees even in hard times.
D Rockefeller Jr. argues at Norton event that the New York World’s Fair would be a true image of mankind if it featured religion. He contrasts European attitudes toward faith with American views and urges inclusion of religious expression.
A driver stranded in icy conditions receives no aid from nearby motorists as a lone farmer arrives to help push free the disabled car. The rescuer vows never to assist another driver unless a farmer is involved, highlighting a harsh roadside episode amid social norms about helping strangers.
A list of new books and works across varied topics appears in this issue. Notable entries include novels on literature and art, poetry collections, photography guides, and historical writings. Several titles reference notable authors, periods, and genres, suggesting a broad library addition.
Frank H Hadley has been bedridden for a week and recently marked a birthday. Jeanne Maxton hosted friend Josephine Knox from Hartford over the weekend. John Conroy injured his hand at work in Framingham. A past American Legion Women’s Auxiliary sale in Fosa dlock supported a charitable cause.
A Church of Christ service was held Monday afternoon for Beth Taylor. Moi ire Taylor was born in Charlow in 1800. Fears conducted the service with her husband. The family requested sympathy from friends for Mr. Taylor in Gas.
Word came this week of the death of Charles Bla, formerly of Bedford, in Orlando Florida. He was a brother of Ey Blake and 95, who died in a fire on South Street. Quick work by firemen prevented major damage.
Grade four pupils with perfect attendance include Nancy Dotge Madeline Witeh Mary Gonotti andsAana Giaccarini. Posters from safety with drawing projects shown. Report cards issued and mold precautions distributed to reduce illness. Corinne Johnson forms a Dramatic Club for junior high. Founder’s Day set for February with Bedford PTA meeting at 8 in the Auditorium. Junior Hollywood Dramatic club staged How Boots Befooled the King for grades five and eight with students handling coaching and costumes. Perfect attendance listed for various grade levels. several pupils tardy noted for the year.
Aboard a snow train, young people watch a series of contests directed by a local organizer. The event features student participants and emphasizes teamwork, enthusiasm, and regional competition.
Hudson high school basketball travels to Wellesley for Grat and Wellesley. Eddie Figuerla and Paul Veughe will start for the locals with M. Baat at center and John Zicine and Robert Beals at guard. The second team opens with Barreira, Wilson, and Ray Ober. Friday night Coach Tierney’s squad faces Acton at the Boy Scout building.
Marlboro Veterans Council last night elected Charles H. Perry past president of Union Veterans as president. John H. Barrett senior vice commander Maurice Whitman junior vice commander Arthur Quegier and Iva J. Haines were elected officers. Installation of officers set for February 27 at V.R.W. hall with Everett W. Beck as installing officer.
In Sudbury last Thursday evening residents attended a town meeting led by Chairman Richard F Piper with 102 attendees. Speakers included BH Pellisser of the Massachusetts Federation of Taxpayers and an East Massachusetts association rector, urging study of the Governor's Budget and nonpartisan civic engagement. An open discussion followed with many members asking questions and both visitors answering.
Nomination papers for Lawrence B Tighe, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, will be circulated this week among his supporters as he runs for another term.
A Silver Tea was held Monday night under the Adelphae Class auspices at the Methodist church, hosted at the home of Yr endore, Waiter Demiston, with local attendees supporting the event.
At Maynard Grange the January session featured a surprise poem and a fine demonstration. Honorary member Wherles Shattuck was welcomed, a console radio gift arrived from local donors, and various musical numbers were performed by Ida Carbone and others. A second meeting by the third degree team gathered at Ina Ed wards home with May Jones and others, and a WA broadcast was announced for February 14th.
The Sudbury Womans Club meets in the town hall this afternoon. Raymond ter will deliver an illustrated talk on Boston Monuments. He is a well known Boston figure and has long been involved with the Massachusetts School Art.
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