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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1940

Page

7

Legal appearance notice in Court of common pleas

A judicial notice calls for an appearance in court before ten o clock on the twelfth day of February. The document names John C Leggat Esquire as judge and P Jordan as register, dated January twenty second of the year one thousand nine hundred forty. The filing is to be in the court of the county.

John C. Leggat Esrat Said Pee Joring P. Jordan Register John. C. LeBeat Sald Court Witkihes Congress Béthhouse Senaté Russa Salla

Estate matter in Herman Chaplin probate filing

Fragmentary probate entry for Conny deceased, listing court actions and dates. Mentions agent P. Jordin and a filing window at the court on a ninth day in February, with references to first appearance and object filings.

Herman Chaplin

Probate case notices in Jam e s Maynard will matter

Wealth misweife Hilsette aged 88 appears as interested party in probate of Jam e s Maynard. Court calls claims between twenty eighth and thirty first inclusive. Objects must be filed by attorney before ten o clock on the return day. (January 1, 1900 era notice appears)

Misewife Hilsette Jame Os Maynard Melino

Congress Budget Battles and War Aid Debates

In a sweeping weekly column, Joseph W. LaBine analyzes Congress debates on defense spending and budget cuts, detailing proposed money for national defense, military programs, and executive offices. He notes opposition from House and Senate committees, threats of pork-barrel cuts, and a push to raise funds while avoiding new taxes. The piece also surveys global tensions as Britain, France, and Finland face threats, with Sweden’s volunteers urged to defend Finland and Italy warning of imminent war.

House Agriculture Department National Resources Planning Board Office of Government Executive Maritime Commission Hdjise Army Net Harold D. Stark Mat Harry Woodring House‘military Committee Georgia Carl Vinson Congress Idaho William E. Borah White House Senate Creek Park Vic Jack Garner Germany Sweden Netherlands Belgium Russia Scandinavia Italy Balkans Rome I Duce Britain

Trendy wind shifts drive labor act revisions across nations

A Gal lap poll shows 53 percent favor Wagner act revision, 29 percent oppose, 18 percent unchanged. U S exports to December reach 358 million, largest in 8 months. Britain pauses barter with U S over cotton rubber. Ontario legislature criticizes Canada’s war leadership. Japan curbs silk to sustain export flow.

House Gallap U.S M. Mac Britain Canada Ontario

Retirement planned for North Carolina congressman Doughter

In Washington North Carolina congressman Robert L Doughter announces he will retire December 31 at the end of his current term, citing private business needs. In London Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain tells the commons Hore Belisha was dismissed for being too energetic.

Washington North’ Carolina Robert L. Doughter Aia London Neville Chamberlain Commons Leslie Hore-Belisha

Fragmented query on historic elections and disasters

The reader submits a garbled set of trivia items and political notes from a historic page, including vague references to a major fire, a flooded region, a stalled “safe zone” debate, a Louisiana primary jail moment, and market categories. Details are unclear, but the text preserves names like Earl K. Long and James H. Morrison amid noisy multiple choice prompts.

Taranto Shizuoka Japan Tanganyika Honduras soRepn Davies Joseph ‘C. Drew Rio de Eel Louisiana Smes A. Noe Earl K. Long James H. Morrison Sam Houston Jonene New York Stoi K

Fragmented OCR Political Snippet With Confusing Phrases

The readable lines show garbled text about elections, runoffs, percentages, and stock figures. Notable names like Jones and Shizioka appear amid corrupted phrases, with scattered references to votes, candidates, and public sentiment.

Disasters in Turkey Deepens as Quakes Hit North Central Regions

A sequence of earthquakes and floods devastates northern central Turkey and the flooded western plains. At least 30 more deaths reported last December with 1,500 additional fatalities. a second quake in the Nigde district kills 50 and injures 160. France and Britain aid Ankara with loans to keep Dardanelles open, prompting Turkey to ban US tobacco imports, hurting American growers facing export losses estimated between 60 and 70 million dollars.

Turkey Nigde Ankara Turkéy Dardanelles U.S

Mock Warfare Mock invasion drills on Caribbean coast

Readable fragments describe Barbara troops awaiting a navy land assault by 8,000 men while the Caribbean Sea buzzed. Marines, troops and about 20 warships of the Atlantic squadron staged a mock war exercise near Safita with southward movement reportedly tested.

Sati

Gannett enters presidential race as 1928 GOP intrigue grows

Frank Gannett announces his bid for the Republican nomination, aiming for New York’s 92 convention votes amid a crowded field that includes Taft, Dewey and Bridges. Wendell Wilkie tests waters with business support as Roosevelt mobilizes for a possible third term. Ohio and Florida delegations weigh loyalties. National nominating committees prepare dates and sites as both parties shape their bids.

Frank Indiana Gannett New York Manhattan Thomas BE. Dewey Wendell L. Wilkie Commonwealth & Southern Corporation Paul Nystrom Limited Price Variety Stores Association Ike Wilkie Franklin Roosevelt Florida Claude Pepper Ohio Roosevelt

Ushers Win Over Newton By 44 37

The Peoples Theatre Ushers overpowered Our Lady's Alumni 44 to 37 on Thursday night in Newton. Fred Daley and Red Kopecky led with 30 points, while Joe Columbo and others contributed solid floor play. Chick Morris led the losers with 15 points, aided by Frank Meriwatt’s long shots.

Maynard Peoples Theatre Istory Our Lady’s Lumni Five Catholic League Spafhiows Our Lady's’ Life School Newton Fred Daley Red Kopecky Ibri Joe Chick Morris Midi City Frank Meri Wat Ouy ‘Lady’s Fis Caltimborf Lubin’ If Kopecky Zapareski Marian Newton xi Cee Neem

Concord Youth Makes Mark In Boston YMCA Track Meet

Eugene Kelley of Bedford Street placed third in the two mile feature at the Boston YMCA track meet last Saturday, with a 60 yard handicap. Joey Sheehan of Concord anchored his relay team to a win over Boston's quartet. The piece notes school and local team ties, including Lawrence Academy and Middlesex School, plus nearby sports and social mentions.

Eugene Kelley Bedford Street Boston Leslie Pawson Kelley Concord Joey Sheehan Iow Worcester Academy Bob’ Awson Lawson Fielding Street The Lawrence Academy Thomas Dee Jaffrey Mhey State Armory Henry Keyes Wang Spi Greater Boston Middlesex School Andover Brooks Arteria Ree Kei Reynolds Shan

Sudbury Hosts Bridge Club At Goodman Hill Road Home

Mrs Anne Buxton entertained the Saturday Evening Bridge club with guests Mr and Mrs Arthur R Howe at her Goodman Hill Road home The Sudbury Taxpayers Association led by President Richard F Piper seeks new members During a cold wave the town clock stopped and Harry F Gleason repaired and restored it to running condition

Anne Buxton Goodman Hill Road Arthur R. Howe Sudbury, Taxpayers. Association Richard F. Piper Harry F.gleason

Overheated Furnace Threatens Home In Acton

Fire responders answered a call at 6 45 a m Wednesday to Eugene H White residence in South Acton. They found an overheated furnace that could have caused severe damage. A water shortage in the heater is blamed for the trouble.

South Acton Eugene H. White

West Acton Church to Host Commonwealth Quartette

The West Acton Baptist Church will host a vesper service Sunday at 6 P.M. featuring the Commonwealth Quartette of Boston, with Maxell Elliot tenor Robert Allany soprano Nelson Raymond baritone and John Callahan bass. The page also notes skating parties by the Intermediate and Senior Christian Endeavor circles and a Middlesex Local Rally with Dr. H. Cox of Philadelphia. Services Sunday include Sunday School at 9:45 Morning Worship at 10:45 and vesper at 5 P.M. with the quartet.

Commonwealth’ Quartette Boston Maxell Elliot Robert Allany Nelson Raymond Baratone John Callahan Christian Endeavor Montague Skating Rink Karolyn F. Wilde Senior Christian Endeavor Fort Pond Whitcomb Cottage Commonwealth Quartette of

Pretty Acton Center Wedding With Ring Ceremony

A wedding was held at the home of Faul P Gates in Acton Center last Saturday for the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ftrick P Gates and Joseph L Deering of Revere. Rev Arthur H West of the West Acton Baptist Church officiated with ring ceremony. Bridesmaids included June Kimball. best man was Robert Deering. Judith Gates and Janet Flagg were flower girls. The bride wore a rose toned dress and carried a bouquet of rose buds. Mrs Ida Costello of West Acton played violin before and after. Guests came from Revere Pepperell Brighton Somerville Cambridge Boston Rahway NJ and Acton. After a brief honeymoon the couple will reside in Acton Center.

Faul P. Gates Ftrick P. Gates Aéton Center Joseph L. Deering Joseph F. Daan Z Revere Arthur H.westd West Acton June Kimball Pepperell Brighton Somerville Cambridge Boston Rahway N. J Acton Center

Petition for administration of Hinchliffe estate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss PROBATIS COURT. To all persons interested in the estate of Jane Hinchliffe late of Maynard. A petition prays Helen Hinghliffe of Maynard be appointed administratrix without bond. If you object, appear in Cambridge before ten o clock in the forenoon on February 9 1940. Witness Judge John C. Legent First Judge. Loring P. Jordan Register January 24 31 February 7.

Commonwealth’ of Massachusetts Middlesex Ss. Probatis Jane Hinchliffe Maynard Helen Hinghliffe Sata Cambridge John C. Legent Loring P. Jordan

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