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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1939
Page
2
A man’s return to Brooklyn reveals a missing person case linked to a restaurant doorman and a televised publicity stunt. The tale includes a father’s past, a young American wife, and a failed investigation touching a Seventieth precinct filing.
Mount Isa police report that the practice known as pointing the bone or evil eye caused the death of at least one native. Only about 40 tribesmen remain in the region as described in a recent dispatch from Australia.
The town hosts a musical evening arranged by Philip Dupont WPA. The Community Orchestra, a student band and several soloists will perform with voices from Richer Wartong and Martin. The Portuguese glee club will sing folk songs featuring varied instruments from the Jews harp to the xylophone.
Fragmentary obituary style notes a person named Ela Hudgdn and relatives incl in Roxbury and Walpole. Mentions a niece, nephew, cousins and a surviving family network with scattered names and dates.
This morning Martha A Ware ren widow of William O Warren ed away at her home 60 River Street She was a longtime resident for over forty years and member of Pirat Church Congregational Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
A Rotary Club noon meeting will feature a series of cinema pictures showing the September hurricane damage. Ian is shown courtesy of Kenneth Picard, local Myps ephone Company manager, with additional film material from Marlboro and nearby locations.
Hudson High School defeated Wayland High 82 to 27 in a fast game as Hudson JV beat Wayland JV 22 to 1. Top scorer was Wayland with 18 points. Vaughn and Clanton contributed for Hudson. Referee was Jonea of Ashland.
Dr. Phil Stook of the Massachusetts State Board of Health presented a talk on communicable pneumonia types causes early symptoms and serum treatments at Itqueston Junior High School Belton. The Boston Public Health Committee sponsored the event as part of the monthly meeting with charts and moving pictures.
Police report a slight accident occurred as a dense tie on the highways began this morning with a lifting of the congestion. No injuries are mentioned and the incident is under investigation by local authorities.
William H Wellen was sworn in at the State House noon today to succeed the late J P Mendel as Director of the Division of Industrial Safety. The ceremony was attended by Mrs Wellen and their children, friends from nearby areas, and representatives, with Wellen entering his new office amid a basket of 66 red carnations, his age.
Marlboro Mis Marcelle Lesieur of Dread Street won Mardi Gras princess honors at St Jean Hall. Lieut Gov Horace Cahill will be King Lent at the Montecalm carnival Tuesday night. Irene Crocker contested, funds raised to cover carnival expenses. The court includes Yvette Lesieur and Walter Aspinwall. whist winners named.
The piece outlines the town election schedule for March 6 and March 13, noting incumbents renominated for constable positions. It covers contested nominations for three year terms on the school committee, with Mrs Avia Howe reelection bid and William Con queat as rival, and mentions candidates George A. Rifford and Jathea B. Kinsley for the board of selectmen.
Maynard Grange held its 6th anniversary banquet with Adelaide Sima directing the music and Beatrice Parsons leading. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Leslie Stee, Beatrice Parsons, Mary Powers, and several others. a Maynard reader meeting featured resolutions and 1980 plans discussed by Adelaide Lima with roll call by May Jones and Beatrice Flosheaseeea Creighton.
Marlboro Kiwanis Club held a weekly meeting at Wildwood Inn to discuss two sport topics and the financial campaign. The club endorsed the Chamber of Commerce drive and plans to donate to the fund, leaving decisions to the club’s directors and awaiting a call from the general committee.
A fragment from Bedford notes an afternoon church service led by a Reverend and a Mrs. involved in a regular church event. The readable portion is jumbled with incomplete names and places.
The Bedford Grange held a regular meeting in town hall with good attendance. A New England Coke Company treasurer's report was shared after the meeting. Mrs Peart Thaxter of Webber Avenue received a quilt, crafted by Mrs Richart Powderly to aid the Grange treasury.
Plans for St. Michael's Parish reunion are completed and set for Friday in the school auditorium. A large attendance is expected, with Welcomers and social activities planned for attendees including dancing and cards for those who do not dance.
Manday services at 10 46 Sunday School at 10 48 and a testimonial meeting Wednesday at 7 48 reading room in the church edifice. The weekly schedule lists sermons from Bible quotes and science text passages with readings and reflections for the edifice congregation.
Mrs Cora A Whitney of High Street has returned from a visit to Hertford with her husband Lowi Whitney. The family says they were away for a time due to illness and caregiving in the household.
The article spotlights women participating in Works Progress Administration projects, detailing their roles, tasks, and community impact within the local relief effort. It notes the program’s aims to provide employment and support families during hard times.
A fragmented discussion references the new Zoning Law and map reflecting public attitudes. Citizens like Ford and Borden are cited, with calls to limit bureaucratic power and avoid monopoly effects. The piece notes urban growth needs a small industry, and town meetings reveal mixed views and frustration.
A fragmented passage mentions Kiwanis club members and a Maynard area group. It references a meeting with Dr. Mond Hooper and plans for an event, noting dues and attendance.
Action Men's Club plans its regular meeting next Tuesday at the Woman's Clubhouse. H Linncott is named chairman of the committee in charge as an entertaining program and annual chowder sipper are arranged.
A local Acton man and the WOOP group are connected to a disputed property on Le Seemann Avenue. Details indicate a 3 am alert and an ongoing examination of ownership and access rights.
A local post team defeated the Marlboro champion in straight games to boost their league standing. Members Arthur Se, Hammond, and Halliwell helped secure the win with strong serves and quick returns.
The report notes a sparse crowd at the parish fair where homemade cake decorated with roses and a handmade quilt donated by Mrs. Rose Bt Maine were won by Mrs. Low nS oahes tee of rel street, Burma of ton, and a doll by Mr. Girardin of Mason street. A portrait of Rev Joseph Bon was raffled and the booth was run by All Olmceen.
A damaged report notes rites at St Michael's chapel with tribute to departed sodalities. Rev Chadbourne leads exercises as readers recite prayers and Mary is honored in Benediction.
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