01 Jul 1937
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1937
Page
1
Fragmented text describes an opera star and frank Gower with casual remarks about cigarettes and fame. It shifts to a reporter’s interview with Brome and Martinelli about education and a golf scene at the bb course, referencing a card reading and a salute to John Finigan.
A testimonial dinner for Romeo DiCicco featured praise from publicans, committee members, and local officials. Speakers included Judge Edward B and former Edward W Sheehan who lauded his civic work and urged equal opportunity for all residents. The event closed with Auld Lang Syne.
A fragment notes Spiers going to Annis to spend the usual time with Mis. It records a social meeting and the expected shared activity without further details.
Concord calendar lists Red Cross swimming classes at Lake Walden on multiple dates. Sports include Concord vs West Concord in West Concord and West Concord vs Wellesley at West Concord. A Sewing Circle meeting at Samuel Lee's home is scheduled for 8 p m.
Miss Sophie Anne Matucieski of Lincoln becomes bride of Romeo DeCicco president of the Young Republican Club of Concord at St Bernard's Church Concord Center Rev William H Finnick officiates The wedding party includes Mrs John Hutchinson as matron of honor and DiCicco brothers as ushers After a reception at the Little home the couple plans to reside on Fairhaven Road Concord Mr DeCicco is a Concord High School alumnus 1928 and works with A Shaw & Co Boston The bride is a Concord High School graduate 1932 and attended Northeastern University The couple will honeymoon by automobile prior to settling in Concord
Mrs Roland Ford and her daughter Frances, formerly of Concord and now residing in Nova Scotia, are visiting at the home of Mrs John B. Gateg in Somerville.
Mr and Mrs Charles E Baird of Lexington Street Waltham died Friday afternoon after he suffered a heart attack Friday morning He was 82 The couple had one son Earl F Baird and two grandchildren The Bairds were active in Masonic orders and Miss Adeline Fairbank born in Sudbury lived most of her life in Waltham Funeral services were held Sunday and burial was in Mt Feake Cemetery
Joe Sheehan, a Concord High junior, won a ten mile race sponsored by Father Edward Ryan's church, besting Johnny Kelley and others. He praised rivals DeMar and Walter Young, thanked police escorts for crowd control, and celebrated with a clubhouse meal after earning a Waltheram wristwatch prize and plans to be co captain of track next spring.
Rev. Dr. Frederick Sanderson, professor of the New Testament, preached at the morning service. Announcements at Trinity Congregational and First Parish Unitarian echo plans for next Sunday when both churches will conduct their services under shared leadership.
John H. Burke, 30, son of Thomas J and Mrs Dee Burke of Concord, died after falling fifty feet from a tree near West Concord. He had worked for the police or town department for years and is survived by his parents, three sisters Katherine Mary Annie, and brother Thomas Jr. Funeral services planned at St Bernard's Church with burial in St Bernard's Cemetery. The remainder discusses Cambridge Turnpike history and local landowners from 1666 to 1920s, including Robert Cuming and Thaddeus Hunt.
Concord New Hampshire Mrs Julia V Scanlon 47 and Miss Margaret Duffey 23 both of St Pauls School were badly injured when their car ran off Route 126 south of Walden Pond and overturned about noon Fred Hart Walden Pond Reservation superintendent assisted rescue they were sent to Emerson hospital Concord Dr Piper in charge with cuts to legs and contusions and lacerations both shaken but improving by noon and held for observation
Mrs Thomas Drummey and her daughter Kathleen travel to New York on Monday. Kathleen will enter either the American School of Ballet or Albertine Rasch. Fred Baggesen leaves for a week in New York tonight.
Robert Rowan received a blood transfusion at Emerson Hospital on Wednesday night after a medical event. Harry Patterson, linked to the facility, assisted during the procedure. The report notes the exchange occurred in the hospital setting with medical staff present.
The State Armory on Everett Street hosted Concord High School’s Class of 1937 graduation with graduates, teachers, and guests in attendance. Speakers included Leon Foss and Dr. Daniel L. Latten who spoke on education, along with Martin F. Goodwin announcing the graduates and diplomas. The ceremony closed with the class song and a banner hymn, noting the average age of graduates at 17 years 11 months.
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