06 Jan 1938
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1938
Page
1
A muddled Concord Enterprise fragment describes errands and voices around town. It mentions J. P. Noble, Clerk, a police cruiser, a replaced street pole near Snow's Pharmacy, and local residents Gordon Mercer John J. Meiter and others. notes music acts and community activity amid incomplete text.
Fragmentary OCR mentions individuals Jée and Wong and a promise to show something unpleasant. Context and specifics are unreadable.
Nine months old Jean C Cahoon daughter of Mr and Mrs David Cahoon of South Acton was killed Monday morning in a sled incident on School Street. Witnesses say the mother watched from a store window as the accident occurred. Bail set in Concord District Court for first manslaughter charge and separate $100 bond on endangerment. Case continued to Tuesday then to January 13.
A historical notice urges readers to support Emerson Hospital as it evolves with better facilities and trained staff. The piece stresses figures rise each decade and calls for ongoing public backing, noting Emerson Hospital Week runs January 17 to 23.
Calendar notes list recurring weekly entries for Concord groups. Public notices include recreation council meetings at Lexington Road home and parish house events, with dates January 8 10 and activities from the Trinitarian Congregational Church to the League of Women Voters study group and old fashioned dances.
The Sunday afternoon gathering at the State Armory will feature Governor Charles F. Hurley as guest speaker with multiple veterans and speakers. Past meetings drew eight to nine hundred Legionnaires, offering every veteran a chance to speak and learn Legion matters from Pratt Pinanca and George Landini.
The New England Police Revolver League conducted its annual pistol matches with three series yearly. The Concord police team placed second in the sixth class behind Lynn and ahead of Springfield and Connecticut teams. Five medals were awarded to the Concord second team. Langille of Lincoln tutored the unit, and top scores were sent to league headquarters in Boston.
Last Monday at the Concord Armory on Divarate Street, Mess. Sergeant John Frawley coordinated a yearly Past Commander Night. Deny has long held the event with a traditional program. this year Jimmie and Dick from WEI assisted in organizing the gay and varied entertainment.
Residents invited to a January 19 event at The Penn from 3 to 5 pm featuring two American speakers describing China and its handiworks. They will display and sell articles brought from a mission station.
Miss Helenae Barber, daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Barber of 27 Sudbury Road, married Frank Mitchell Chliszczyk, at her parents home on New Year’s Eve. Barber, born in Chicago, had lived in Concord and worked at the Colonial fan. Chliszczyk’s family members were also employed locally.
The Concord Academy presents the second in a three part Children’s Concert series directed by Whitney Surette in the gym on Wednesday at 4 p m Tickets sold at the gymnasium door featuring Bruce Simmons the noted pianist performing pieces by Mogart Fantasia in D John Bull The Kings Couperin Les Barricades Gavotte recreations and more with a program including Shubert Leszt Soiree de Vienne and Ravel Ondine among others.
Concord Fourth boys and one girl from Middlesex compete in poultry judging in Worcester today. Judges include local 4-H members and youth from area clubs.
Dyer Bennett returns for a January concert with Mrs Allen French hosting the Tuesday Club event on January 4. The tenor's lute accompaniment and refined tone promise an intimate performance at Concord Academy on January 21.
An article praising the first West Acton dance night notes strong turnout and backing from community fathers and sponsors. It highlights a polished dance floor, swing variations like Big Apple, and plans for a March 12 event with the State Mountaineers providing music.
Mrs Walter K Shaw will be co hostesses for the upcoming event. The announcement notes her participation alongside other organizers and emphasizes community involvement and social duties.
A tour meeting is scheduled for March 7 1998. Organizers urge attendance to review itinerary and program details.
Concord reports a Board of Trade gathering after dinner to review commercial conditions and member concerns sustaining discussions on economic prospects and local business needs.
Police report an alleged robber planned to hold up Howard Albert at 167 Chrome Street at eight o'clock. Frederick J. Courtemanche of 148 Craig Street Lowell was arrested and charged with larceny of an automobile and gasoline.
A local history event at Cori School opened by the Mothers' Club on an evening in January. The gathering featured the Trinitarian Gongte Pariah House reference and included remarks by Ming Josephine Boynté er.of history.
A small item notes Mr and Mrs Stevens occupying a house on Lowell Street near the Old Dike. The brief mentions their residence and location in a local neighborhood update.
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