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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1940
Page
2
In a condensed historical note, Braddock's troops were defeated at the Monongahela River in 1755. The record also mentions the 1935 U S Russia trade agreement and the 1864 discovery of gold in Helena Montana as brief reference points.
A 90 year old author Dan Beard urges American youth to face a modern frontier beyond mere physical realms. He frames civilization versus savagery as ongoing battles and calls boys today to lead with moral strength against propaganda and danger.
An editorial reflects on France's precarious path under threatening neighbors and the question of a future autocracy. It questions whether France might emulate Hitler Mussolini or Stalin and notes the likelihood of labor strikes in a tightening political climate.
Westboro Town Hall hosted Helen Clair in Kiss the Boys Goodbye, a Broadway staple she previously starred in on Broadway. The performance drew full houses as Clair’s southern belle delivers rapid wit and emotional range, supported by Ray Colcord Guy Standing Jr Philip Foster Yvonne Castel and Betty Kelley.
Dana Malloy directs a standout production at West Boro Town Hall Flaghouse for the remainder of the week. New York could push similar acclaim, but Malloy’s direction stands out with strong audience interest.
In Marlboro the air group reports eye tests and physicals for pilots. New aircraft deliveries include a 65 HP ven craft a 55 HP Taylorcraft and a 5 HP Cup Cruiser for three passengers. Night flying reopened with pilots including Waldo Jones and Richard Dwyer.
Letter from L H Tourtellotte analyzes the Willkie candidacy at length. He notes Willkie's lack of political background, potential to upset party lines, and the public appetite for a nonpolitician. The piece contrasts praise for reform strides with critique of New Deal excess and warns against mudslinging in the coming campaign.
Six deluxe Taylor aircraft formed a formation to deliver first aid supplies from the Pylon Club in New York. Over 18 doctors and 35 nurses, eight planes and six ambulances met at McCan's Farm in Greensport. A brush fire truck with six members patrolled the field with radio telephone for emergencies.
Annie S. Waite widow of Wilbur M. Waite died at her home 388 Lakeside Avenue after a prolonged illness. Born June 13, 1866 in Monhegan Island Maine she lived in the city 20 years and belonged to the Methodist church. Survived by two sons Clarence M. Waite and Albert F. Waite. a son in Marlboro Massachusetts. a granddaughter Martha Waite. a brother Albert Starling. two sisters Flora Starling and Mrs Isa Nickerson. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Sunmr C Gage Funeral Home. cremation at Mount Auburn. interment Pine Grove cemetery Lynn. Rev Elisha Cooper officiating. Flowers omitted.
The piece argues political currents in France will resist Nazi control while radicals build strength. It claims Aly Hitler will supplant France, accusing Versailles terms of brutality and highlighting excessive freedoms as a target of restraint.
Berlin Borough Pomona Grange schedules its annual Summer outing for Sunday at Mrs Mary Schindler Hotel Monponsett Halifax. The organizing committee includes Clarence Ey Wood Hopkinton chairman Bertrand Dickey Boxboro Mrs Bertha Bridges Berlin Mrs Doris C Eager Berlin John Matheson Marlboro Robert G Brigham Northboro Mrs Idx Hunt Southboro Allison P Smith Stow and Walter E Marsh Westboro.
Bolton women are invited to a Friday July 12 cooking school at 2 pm in Bolton Town Hall. The event is sponsored by the Federated Women’s Society with cooperation from Marlborough Electric Company. Mrs Daley of the Worcester Suburban Electric Company assists.
Elaborate plans outline the Hudson Portuguese Club and Auxiliary annual celebration in honor of Our Lady of Fatima. Procession to St Michael church opens Sunday with a shrine blessing during mass by Rev Jose Valeria. Festivities at the club include band concert speakers Joao Aragao de Parros and Boston consul. carnival events Friday and Saturday, fireworks, drills, and dancing.
The Whitcomb family and relatives visited Sagamore Peach on Sunday to see Miss Elizabeth Whitcomb. Mrs Lesle Padcock and children Toris and Rover spent the week visiting Springfield relatives while Miss Mathe Howe returned to Weston Library duties after a ten week absence.
The article outlines requirements for U S citizens to join the Air Corps pilot training program as cadets. Eligible ages are 20 to 27, with standards of health, character, and single status. Qualified applicants with partial college credits may skip the written exam. Cadets undergo a nine month flying course, then are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the Air Corps Reserve and assigned to active duty with flying units. Pay starts at Second Lieutenant level plus approx 205.50 flying pay, with promotion after three years of service. Flying cadets receive seven dollars monthly plus one dollar per day housing allowance and are housed in government barracks with provided uniforms and equipment. Training begins every five weeks with up to 1292 enrolled, and the program is claimed as among the finest, costing about 20,000 dollars per cadet. After completion, many become copilots for commercial airlines or pursue other positions upon release.
Public auction of land in Sudbury Middlesex County Massachusetts to satisfy a mortgage held by J Sidney Stone from a 1926 loan to Joseph and Catherina Mercury. The sale on August 3 1940 at 2 PM covers approximately half an acre of land described with bounds and railroad setbacks. Conditions include unpaid taxes and liens.
Fragmentary notice invites applications for a training course at the Army Base South Boston Massachusetts. It mentions government expense and the Air Officer First Co Area Room 101 at the foot of Stummer Street.
A Hudson Rotary group of 30 and their wives gathered for a Ladies Night at the Red Barn Theatre Westboro. After a club meeting and dinner at Sharon's, they attended the Adelaide Matthews and Anne Nichols farce Just Married, directed by Louise Gallows. Notables present included Mr and Mrs Earl Alditch, Mr and Mrs Walter Boyd, Dr Wilfred Hood, Mr and Mrs James Lyman, and others.
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