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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1938

Page

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Middlesex School Headmaster Winsor to Retire After 37 Years

The Boston Herald notes Frederick Winsor of Middlesex School in Concord will retire next year after 37 years shaping boys into men. The piece recalls Winsor as a builder of the school alongside leaders like Eliot Higginson and Baron Briggs, highlighting his democratic spirit and Yankee straightforward character. Lawrence Terry named successor, continuing Winsor’s legacy.

Concord Frederick Winsor Middlesex School Boston Herald Amene Exeter Collar Romery Lath Pennypayker Boston Latin New England Endicott Peabody Groton Fredérick Winsor Middlesex Siill Winsor Charles W. Eliot Henry L. Higginson Charles J. Paine Ce Baron ‘Russell’ Briggs BC Reas Lawrence Terry Noble and Gugh Terry Ethel Rick” Winsor

Wentworth Stewart Die at Local Chapel Service

Private services were held yesterday afternoon at Moun Auburn Chapel for Wentworth Stewart. He died after a long career as a weekly newspaper editor and later retirement in 1928. He had recently returned from a trip and had lived in Concord since, survived by a son, Wyoea Stewart of San Francisco, California.

Concord Moun Auburn Chapel Wentworth Stewart Emerson VS Concord Journal Heedt

Public safety push highlights boiler valve dangers in Concord

Concord Rotary hears a safety talk on 4x water heater hazards. P Wright Plumbing and Concord Water Department sponsored the event aided by New England Distributors. Slides showed homes wrecked and lives lost to faulty safety relief valves. Experts warn excessive temperature and vacuum cause boiler failure and stress easy valve maintenance to prevent disasters.

Concord Concord Water Department P. Wright Plumbing Concord Rotary Club John ‘Smith Chedwood New England Watt Wright

Jessup Heads Iowa Varsity 1916 33 Leader and Educator

Jessup served as president of the Iowa varsity from 1916 to 1933 and later held roles in Richmond Indiana Earlham College and Indiana University. He contributed to education as a dean and author and earned honorary degrees in later years.

Baily Jessup Varsity of Iowa Richmond Ind Earlham ‘College Mbia Ina College of Cation Indiana University Ermay Ie Benny Goodman Carnegie Consolidated News

Concord Fire and Police Start First Aid Course

Concord Chapter American Red Cross began a First Aid course in the Veteran's Building last week under Dr Randolph Piper. Twelve firemen from South Acton West Acton and Acton Center participate as part of police and fire department requirements.

Concord Veteran’s Building American Cross Randolph Piper South Acton West Acton Acton Center Concord Police Department

Concord Shakespeare Reading Group Organizes

A postcard notice invites Concord residents interested in Shakespeare to form a community reading group. Members will read aloud in small gatherings without talks or discussions to help develop readers and encourage participation. A planning meeting with a preliminary one act reading is set for March 3 at 11:00 AM.

Concord Ashakespeare Iaoa

State House proposes highway fund return to towns

The special Commission on Taxation and Public Expenditures urges $26,040 to Maynard, Concord, Sudbury, and Bedford for highway work. It calls for a new fund for building programs and debt needs, with towns receiving plus a one third gasoline tax share totaling about $6,000,000. The report supports meeting capital needs from revenues rather than bond proceeds.

State House Boston Treasury Maynard Concord Acton Sudbury Bedford Oes Sik

Ancient finds near Cairo uncover burial site of alabaster artifacts

An early 20th century report notes a lucky accident near Cairo uncovering a burial site of ancient Middle Egyptian people. Objects of art in alabaster and schist were found, including a knife blade and a carved statuette, photographed by the correspondent.

Cairo Egypt Tor

J G Reynolds Discusses Stained Glass For Concord Club

J G Reynolds spoke at the Concord Woman’s Club on stained glass. He recently visited Europe and showed color photos of the cathedrals at F and Leon in northern Spain as part of a stained glass tour presentation.

J. G. Reynolds Concord ‘Woman’ 8 Club Europe Leon Spain Reynokig

Concord Skiing Party Heads to Jackson New Hampshire

A Concord skiing party traveled to Jackson New Hampshire with Seen Overlook Cottage as headquarters. Members hailed from Concord and Lincoln and stayed for a past week to ski and enjoy the area.

Concord Jackson, N. H Jackson New Hampshire Lincoln

Dr R Palton Johnston Confined by Heavy Cold

Dr R Palton Johnston was confined to bed with a heavy cold for several days during the past week. He was reportedly resting at home and receiving medical care.

Concord-Winters Lodge Night Concludes Elks Series Prizes

George ar im ns leads the Concord-Winters Thursday Lodge night final with Grand Series prizes. Thomas Duberger takes first, Roger Faber second, Mrs Edward Flannery third. Special prize awarded to Mrs Martin Polbin. Consolation goes to Mrs Karl Johnson as other whist participants include Mrs Andrew Ducharme and several named locals.

Concord Lodge of Elks En George Ar Thomas Duberger Roger Faber Edward Flannery Martin Polbin John Bartolomeo Salvatore Novella W. Tibbetts Johnson Fannie Peterson John* Powers Fred Mason Tobin Edward — Flannery George Byron

Girl Scout Leads Rescue on Ice in Concord

A Concord Girl Scout used press training to aid a dangerous ice incident. Richard Damon and two girls formed a human chain to reach a younger boy who was chilled but unharmed. Henry helped push him to safety as onlookers noted the boy suffered only temporary cold.

Concord Richard Damon Henry

Middlesex School Names Lawrence Terry New Headmaster

The Middlesex School trustees announce Lawrence Terry, assistant head master at Noble and Greenough, will succeed Frederick Winger as headmaster upon his retirement. Winger, founder and longtime headmaster since 1905, will retire after seventeen years. Terry graduated from Groton in 1918 and Harvard College in 1922.

L Concord Middlesex School Lawrence Terry Noble and Greenough School Frederick Winsor Winger Middlesex “School Terry Groton School Harvard College

Peter Bulkeley School Notes Dramatic Club Play

The Dramatic Club of Peter Bulkeley School presented A Stitch in Time to Junior High pupils in the school auditorium. Cast included Mrs Hopkins Mary Blanchard Lacy Martha Caroline Bolcher Donald Dee and Colonel Brand.

Peter Bulkeley Marion Holbrook Mie Hopkin Hopkins Mary Blanchard Lacy Martha Caroline Bolcher Donald Dee Brand

Weekend Visit to Montreal Aided by Appleby Family

Mr and Mrs Joseph M Mr Appleby and family spent a weekend in Montreal to visit Mr Jeby s niece and her husband in Jeavin Friday morning and earn the while Richard

Joseph M Appleby Jeby Jeavin Richard

Unclear OCR segment about West Sacred Marine origins

Fragmentary text mentions Mr and Mire, John Coun aoe, and the phrase West Sa cred oS oe Marine with no discernible date or complete context.

Concord Mire John Coun Oe Marine

State unemployment inquiry set for joint legislative panel

The Enterprise reports from Boston that a joint committee of the Senate and House will investigate the state unemployment compensation program. The two Senators and five representatives will conduct the probe, with debate on the measure in the House and the governor’s signature required to start.

William’ Wadsworth State House Boston Oh State Administration

Concord Today Marks First in Series of Tubes

Local brief notes the date known as Concord Today as the kickoff for a series. No further details provided.

Concord

Soba supper sparks talk on March evening lecture

Concord hosts a one night supper event with a soba theme and a keynote speech by Professor J. Allion. The program promises an evening of discussion and cordial community gathering for attendees.

Concord New League J. Allion

Unclear Sale Noted At Local Shop

Fragmentary OCR mentions a purchase at a shop or from Mrs Cha garton with uncertain details. No clear names, dates, or amounts emerge to define the event beyond a generic sale note.

Mother's Club to Give Party in New York City

A Mother’s Club plans a March 1 event in New York City with proceeds aiding Richardson's Drug and related charitable efforts. The notice notes availability of ticketed activities and indicates a community gathering for fundraising.

New York City Richardson’s Drug

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Frederick Winsor Diied School Akes Harvey Wheeler School Dramatic Committee West Concord Inn Arthur, Mullen Carrie William Robus SS Aa AssPorigor Seryl Vaughn Lavinia Willis Mrs. Winslow Damon Extermely Seltee Ceese Rerrea Thes Wes Suse Renee Ee Ewan Tess Red Andy J. G Reynolds Club of “Stained Glass Middlesex Schoo Concord Enterprise Mary McAiley Willow Rebbekah Lodge Hall Robert Aes Montreal Pen Mother's Club PLA West Concordita “Office Gea Lete Garage Ree ST. Jean's Hall the Cavaliers Radio Broadcasting Orchestra the Mardi Gras
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