Broadcasting Pioneer Frank Conrad and Early Radio
The article recalls Frank Conrad, famed as the father of broadcasting, who built the first radio station KDKA in Pittsburgh after a clockwatching bet sparked him to pursue time signals. It also mentions Dominican dictator Trujillo and the Caribbean league, noting recruitment of players and political regime details.
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York
Ho- Alger
Frank Conrad
The
Incan Institute
Westinghouse
Pittsburgh
Conrad
Wilkinsburg
Arlington
John Cole
Weather forecast notes snow today and cold tonight
The forecast calls for snow today with chilly conditions and a fresh northerly wind through tonight and tomorrow, indicating continued cold weather ahead.
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Caltle
Norwegian-born Concord resident dies at rest home
Concord obituary notes the death of Thorie Johnson a 45 year resident born October 4 1867 in Norway He came to the United States 46 years ago and ran an asparagus farm on Westford road until retiring five years ago He is survived by a son George Johnson of Willow Street The Rev Otto Rafos led the funeral service at Evangelical Free Church Lang Street with burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
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Concord
Thorie Johnson
Barretts Mill Road
Mr. Johnson
Norway
Westford Road
George Johnson
Willow
Street
Hebron Academy
Otto Rafos
Evangelical Free Church
Langstreet
Sleepy Hollow
Concord Man to Lead New Plant in Buenos Aires
Chauncey Garland of West Concord will head the footwear division at the United States Rubber Company’s new Buenos Aires plant in Argentina. The factory will produce tires tubes and footwear to offset lost export business due to Argentina’s import duties. Garland, linked with Naugatuck plants for 11 years, will assume the role in September and must work within Argentina’s restrictions requiring local specialists and native operators.
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West
Concord
United States Rubber Company
Buenos Aires
Argentina
South America
Chauncey S. Garland
West Concord
Naugatuck
Connecticut
Auncey Garland
Frank’l. ‘Garland
Concord Reformatory
Lanetta A. Garland
Elm Street
Chauncey
Garland
170 New Voters Registered For Town Meeting
Last Wednesday at the Town House the final day for voter registration drew 123 people despite a raging storm. Combined with 47 previously registered voters, 170 new voters were added for the upcoming town meeting and election.
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Concord
Board of Registrar’s Office
Concord Badminton Tourney Winners at State Armory
In Concord's weekly badminton event for women sponsored by Pete Pratt, Mrs Richard F Wood won last Wednesday afternoon with 56 points. Other top scorers include Mrs Alexander Williams 49, Mrs Benjamin L Smith 47, Miss Elizabeth Timmins 44, and several others led by Mrs Edward B Caiger 22.
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Concord
Pete” Pratt
State Armory
Richard F. Wood
Alexander Williams
Benjamin L Smith
Elizabeth Timmins
Henry S Thompson
R. Fulton Johnston
E. A Sargent
Alden H Russell
W . Sargent
George Timmins
D Team Triumphs In State Armory Badminton Match
ConcordMrs. Leonand Smiths league leading squad the D team defeated Newton femmes 3 0 at the state armory last Wednesday morning. The finale saw Mrs L Smith and Mrs A Carruthers rally from 12 2 to win 18 16 in a dramatic finish.
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Concord
Leonand Smith
State Armory
Newton “Femmes
Teachers Celebrate Seth Parker Gathering at Concord
The Concord Teachers Club held a Seth Parker themed party at the Higa Auditorium Tuesday evening. Members wore period costumes depicting Jonesport of a bygone era, played games, and a selected choir sang hymns in the parlor. Prizes for best costume went to Miss Gertrude Dyer and Morton Seavey. Willis B. Gifford played Seth Parker. Janet Campbell chaired. other staff managed games music and refreshments. Officers: Morton R Seavey president, Ralph E. Ward vice president, Miss Rebecca Pauise secretary, Miss Marjorie Carroll treasurer.
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Concord
Concord: Teachers Club
Seth’ Parke
Jonesport
Gertrude Dyer
Morton Seavey
Willis B. Gifford
Seth Parker
Janet Campbell
Peter Bulkeley School
Ann Goulding
Bessie Wickham
Enos
Dorothy Nixon
Marion Gorham
Mary Magnai-Mrs. Dies From Auto Mishap Injuries
Mary Magnai-Mrs. Lammi aged 50 born in Finland died at Leonard Morse Hospital Natick after an auto accident two weeks earlier. She lived in Natick and worked there. Funeral Sunday at Fowler Funeral Parlors Maynard conducted by John Niskasen with many friends attending. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
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Magnai
Mary,Lammi
Florida Court
Natick
Leonard Morse
Finland
Fowler Funeral
Maynard
John Niskanen
Glenwood Cemetery
Concord D A R Promotes Old New England Discussion
The Concord D A R will meet Saturday March 2 at 2 45 p m at the Chapter house Lexington road The program titled Days and Ways in Old New England will feature Rev Victor V Sawyer Wollaston as guest speaker Bedford members led by Miss Clara B Cutler will be hostesses
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Concord
D.A.B
Chapter House
Lexington Road
Old
New England
Victor V. Sawyer - Wollaston
Reakay Bedford
Clara B. Cutler
Concord Garden Club Meeting Led by Mrs Bates
The Concord Garden Club met Monday at 8 15 in the D R Chapter House on Lexington road with Mrs George Bates presiding. Guest speaker Albert Simonson of Cambridge and Carlisle attended. Canan Lodge 212 Odd Fellows conferred second degrees on several candidates in Clinton Monday evening.
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Concord Garden Club
D. R
Lexington Road
George Bates
Albert Simonson
Cambridge
Carlisle
Canan Lodge
Odd Fellows
Clinton
Concord Couple Mark Fifth Anniversary in Boston
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dee of 13 Bedford Street celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary with a theatre outing and dinner party in Boston last Friday. Mrs. Dee, before marriage, was Miss Toss Harrington of Lincoln, and both graduates of Concord High School. They were married in New York City on February 16, 1935.
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Concord
Thomas Dee
Bedford Street
Boston
Dee
Toss Harrington
Lincoln
Concord High School
New York City
First Parish Church Schedule and Guest Speaker
The Lexington church lists services on Sunday February 25 with a 9 45 a m Sunday school and 11 a m morning service where Rev Edward P Daniels will preach The February 27 7 30 p m lecture features Rabbi Cohen of Temple S nai who will speak on Sketches of the Prophets The February 29 Lay Men's League meets at 7 with Dr Hugh Robinson discussing medical missions in China and conditions in occupied China
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First Parish
Edward P. Daniels
Lexington Road
Berg, Cohen
Temple
S'nai
North Middlesex
Cohen
New England
Ves
Hugh Robinsom
China
Concord's Herbert Townsend longtime town official dies
Herbert Townsend former Concord town treasurer and tax collector died after several months illness following a car accident. Born November 7, 1863, he lived 23 years in Concord and served as town treasurer 1925 to 1939. Survived by daughter Katharine Hylan and son Paul Townsend. Funeral at Harmony Grove Cemetery in Salem with flags at half staff.
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Concord
Herbert §& Townsend
Townsend
George LaBounty
Concord Reformartory
Hmerson
I Monument
Lynn
Lynn Institution
L.vings
Pereson
Mic
Concord Country Club
Weston Country Club
Weston
Goifer
Katharine T. Hylan
Paul Townsend
Center Sandwich
New Hampshire
Harmony Grove
Salem
Burned by sparks from lamp cord at Powdermill home
Mrs. William Hooper of Powdermill road suffered burns to her hands when a sun parlor lamp cord short circuited and flashed sparks that ignited curtains and her clothing. The fire department put out the blaze, with estimated loss of 150 dollars. her son Dr. Raymond B. Hooper assisted in care.
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Maynard
William Hooper
Powdermill Road
Sun Parlor
Children Are Guests of Sudbury Woman's Club
The Sudbury Woman's club hosts its annual children's party this afternoon at Town hall. Mrs Ralph Barton oversees a puppet show set to delight the youngsters with refreshments to follow.
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Woman’s Club
Sudbury
Grange Seeks New Members in Sudbury Drive
The Sudbury Grange appointed a committee to recruit new members. A Valentine party at the hall last week was enjoyed with Mrs. Dorothy Thurmot and Mrs. Elizabeth Towles presiding at the refreshments.
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Sudbury
Dorothy Thurmot
Elizabeth Towles
Baby Born During Blizzard In Carlisle Hospital
Mr and Mrs Herbert of South street Carlisle welcomed a daughter born during the height of a blizzard. The family health update notes Mrs Hillis and baby both doing well after a late night hospital transfer.
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Herbert
South Street
Carlisle
Mills
Omerson Hospital
Ellis
Ruth Tompans
Harold Tompkins
Ell Road
Ston Rd
Wits
Tempis
Bilis
Hillis
Aby
Emerson Hospital Aid Society Elects New Officers
In Concord at the Emerson hospital Nurses home the annual election named Mrs A Page Browne as President. Other officers include Mrs Peel as vice president Miss K Shepley secretary Ke Bolton treasurer and several retiring members for three years. Members named: Mrs Elizabeth Leith Mrs John Putnam Concord Mrs William X Macurda Maynard Mrs Vaughan Allen Acton and Mrs F Gardiner Gale West Concord.
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Concord
Emerson Hospital
Emerson Hospital Aid Society
A. Page Browne
Peel
K. » Shepley
Ke Bolton
Elizabeth Leith
Concord High Five closes dismal season with 43 30 loss
Concord High School’s basketball team ended a poor season with a 43 to 30 defeat at Stoneham on their home court in Middlesex County league play. Captain Paul Moynihan led scoring. the second team won 34 to 25 against Wakefield. The squad, small in stature, faced a tough year but showed improvement over last season.
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Concord
Concord: High
Stoneham
Paul Moynihan
Wakefield
Weston
Coat Hawkes
Hawkes
Trinity Episcopal Church Announces Lent Services and Speaker
Trinity Episcopal Church on Elm Street lists Lent events for February. Rev Charles Russell Peck leads 8 am Holy Communion and 9:30 Junior Church, with 11 am Morning Prayer by Rev Richard Enrich of St Anne's. A February 28 talk by Miss Erna Blaydon of Boston follows Holy Communion at 10:15 am.
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Charles Russell Peck
Richard Enrich
St. Anne’s Church
South Lincoln
Erna Blaydon
Boston
Thoreau Group Set Meeting At Barker Home
Concord notes the Thoreau Group will meet Sunday February 25 at 8 oclock at Mrs Marion A Barker residence. Miss John Wheeler will lead a discussion of A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers starting at page 410 of the Atkinson book.
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Thoreau Group
Concord
Marion A. Barker
JoHn Wheeler
Merrimack Rivers
Mountain Climbing Talk Set for Concord Class Evening
Mrs. Rober L. M Ted echib of Canesidy will speak at the Concord Recreational Community class Mortley evening at 8 in the Hervey Wheeler school. The subject is Mountain Climbing.
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Concord
Rober L. M Tedechib
Canesidy
Cemmeh
Mortley
Hervey “Wheeler School
Concord High Announces 1940 1941 Football Schedules
Concord High School athletics manager Albert C. Cook releases the 1940 and 1941 football calendars. Ten-game home and away formats with two open dates sought and tentative road games against Dracut Chelmsford Acton Maynard Wilmington and others. Thanksgiving plans set for Lexington.
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Concord
Albert C. Cook
Concord High School
Cook
Lexington
Maynard
Dracut
Chelmsford
Acton
Wilmington
Navy
Howe
Weston
Northbridge
Whitinsville
Concord High Debating Team Takes First at District Tourney
Concord High School won first place at the district debating tournament held in Leominster. Fred Allen and John Finigan led the negative side in two rounds, defeating Lancaster and Groton, while Walter Keveski and Paul Milot lost to Leominster but beat North Boylston on the affirmative. Concord topped Groton and Leominster in team points. several individuals competed but did not place. The State finals are set for March 29–30 at Concorde High School with 28 schools, and the winner advances to the National finals in Indiana.
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Concord
John Finigan
Gengord
Cub
Leominster
Concord High
Fred Allen
Finigan
Lancaster
Groton
Walter Keveski
Paul Milot
North Boylston
Barry Higgins
Bill McCarthy
William L. McCarthy
Elaine Tirrell
Concorge High School
Indiana
Sunday and midweek schedule at W. Concord Union Church
Kenneth R. Teed leads services at 10 45 morning worship with a sermon on Our Lord Jesus Christ His Advent and Birth. Church school sessions, junior and senior, begin 9 30 and beginners at 10 45. Weekly meetings include Junior Ladies Union Monday 3 pm Vestry, Lent series midweek Tuesday 7 30 with guest preacher Rev Lynne Townsend, WCTU Wednesday 2 30, Men's Choir Thursday 6 30, Junior Endeavor Friday 3 39, junior choir 6 36, senior class 7, prophets class 7, and adults Bible study 8 at the parsonage.
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Lord
Jesus Christ
Junior Ladies Union
Len
Lynne Townsend
Acton Centre
Lenten services listed for Trinitarian Church Concord
The Trinitarian Congregational Church at Walden Street Concord posts February events. Sunday School at 9:30 in charge Eliot R Howard. Morning Worship at 10 43 with Rev Wilfred H Bunker. Young Peoples Society meets 7 pm in Parish House. Lenten Mid-Week service February 28 led by Rev Clifford Simpson of Park Avenue Congregational Arlington.
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Walden Street
Concord
Wilfred H. Bunker
Eliot R. Howard
Bunker
Young Peoples ‘Society
Clifford Simpson
Park Avenue Congregational Church
Arlington
Concord Annual Town Meeting Next Monday
Concord voters prepare for the annual town meeting with polling set for next Monday at noon to 7:30 p.m. Precincts are housed at the Veterans Building and Wheeler School West Gateond. Four offices face contests including two seats on the five member school committee and races for tax collector and town treasurer.
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Concord
Bilding
Leonane ‘Foss
Angie M. Rodday
Richard B. Greenmen
Walden Street
Greenman
Francis E. McPhillips
William Jo
Treamurer
Richard P. Wheeler
Danish-born Bedford farmer John J Petersen dies at 80
John J Petersen a Springs road chicken farmer died suddenly at his Bedford home in his 80th year. Born in Denmark November 15 1861 he came to the United States over 50 years ago living 35 years in Bedford. He is survived by brother Rasmus sister in law Mrs Ethel Thresher and nephew George Petersen police officer all of Bedford. Services were conducted by Rev Frank W Thompson at Marshall Memorial Chapel Lexington Friday at 2 30. Interment in Shawsheen cemetery.
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Bedford
John J. Petersen
Springs Road
Denmark
Rasmus
Ethel Thresher
George Petersen
Frank W. Thompson
Church of Christ At
Marshall Memorial Chapel
Lexington
Shawsheen Cemetery
Concord High Plans Fundraiser Basketball Night
Coach Al Cook schedules a classy game for next Wednesday at Hunt Memorial Gymnasium. The Senior class team seeks revenge after a recent loss to the faculty, with a faculty women versus Senior class girls game as the second half. Proceeds aid the Concord A A and an associate membership is offered to watch remaining spring games. Contact Charles Voigt for details.
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Concord
al Cook
Concord High
Hunt Memorial Gymnasium
Concord A. A
Charles Voigt
Trade Board Meets Monday Evening at Wrights Tavern
The Board of Trade meeting has been advanced to next Monday evening at 6 15 p m at Wrights Tavern. President George Brothers has secured Danforth W Comins Sr and town finance committee members to discuss town warrant articles related to taxpayer expenditures.
Concord youth completes naval aviation course joins airline
Concord resident John Martinson son of Mr and Mrs Christian A Martinson has completed training at Pensacola Naval aviation school and has joined Western Airlines as a passenger pilot serving routes between Atlanta Jacksonville and Miami. A Concord High School and Northeastern University graduate.
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Concord
John Martinson
Christian A. Martinson
Hubbard Street
Pensacola Florida Naval Aviation Training School
Western Air Lines
Atlanta
Georgia
Jacksonville
Miami
Florida
John
Concord High School
Northeastern University
Parish Association Holds Meeting in First Parish Church
Monday afternoon in First Parish Church vestry the Woman's Parish Association met. A musical program was furnished by Mrs. Eleanor Short and Rev. Edward P. Tunniels.
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Woman's Parish Association
Eleanor Short
Edward. P. Tunniels
Concord Youth Cullinane Signs with Eastern League Affiliate
Cullinane son of Mr and Mrs John Cullinane of 13 Grant Street has signed a contract with an Eastern League club and will begin southern training next month. A former Concord High baseball captain he enters his fourth year as a pro. His career includes time with the Boston Bees farm system Groveton in Twin State League Sidney M Cape Breton Colliery league and a stint with Albany officials handling signing details. He batted over .300 last season for the Nova Scotian club before being sold to Albany.
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Concord
Jimy Cullinaneso
John Peculs Linane
Grant Street
Senators
Cullinane
Albany
Boston Bees
Beavers
Pennsylvania
Groveton
Fred Lotus
Sidney M
Nova Scotian
Albanybatting
Cullinane Ig
Wesenait
Woman's Union meeting at Trinitarian Church rescheduled
The Wo men's Union of Trinitarian Congregational Church postponed its February 16 regular meeting to Thursday February 29 at 3 pm with Rev. Wilfrid Bunker expected as guest preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Union of Trinitarian “Gregational ‘Church
Wilfrid ’ Bunker
Essence of Nobleness and Noble Suffering
The passage reflects on the nobleness of enduring hardship for others. It emphasizes greatness as willingness to suffer for the good of others, illustrating virtue through selfless sacrifice.
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Spencer
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