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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1940

Page

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Father of journalism and military scout retires after 80 years

The piece honors Dr. Charles Cooper a long time York Evening Sun editor and mentor who shaped generations of reporters. It recalls his desk side rules the Human Sieve his sharp pencil and quick judgment. Also notes his son a cavalryman who later studied mechanized force design and modern armored units.

Howard Lindsay Charles A York Evening Co ‘Oper Sun Columbia Clarence Mr. Lindsay Russell Ing Sun A. Dana Nis Adna Chafee A R. Chafee Army Corps Manson Sierra Madre New Mexico

Hubbardville nets 9 0 over East Quarter in first half finale

Concord twi league action at Emerson Playground ends 9 0 as Hubbardville clinches the first half title with pitcher Richté Loughlin limiting East Quarter to five hits. Bobby Macone and Johnny Dempsey lead the bats with three safeties each as Mulbardville misplays widen the gap. Hubbardville advances to face the second half winner in the Little World Series.

Concord Hubbardville Bobby Macone Johnny Dempsey Mulbardville Johnny Goukding Stevie Flanner Tim Diskin RichieLoughlin Johnny Mullen John Dempsey Sumner Bodfish Bill McCarthy Tommy Hill Bothy Macone Richie Call Teed McKenna Bobby Call Jackie Flavin John Finigan Pete Harwood Dan Callahan Richie

Notable Names and Scores From Concord-At Event

The record lists participants and results with several individuals achieving 1 up to 5 down and multiple names such as Harold, Dr Norman C Spencer, Leo, Burleigh Pratt, Danforth W Comins Sr, John W Codding Jr, Andrew Hepburn, Gerald Henderson, Ralph C Piper, Payson True, Edward J Mion, Russell Cobb, Russell G Peskendon, John M Haton Jr, R Fulton Johnston, and William Faversham.

Sountry Chubee Ae Harold Sir Pepin An Nahn Norman C. Spencer Leo Burleigh L. Pratt Danforth W. Comins,Sr John W. Codding, Jr Andrew H Hepburn Gerald Henderson Ralph Cpiper FE. Payson True Edward J Miaon Russell C Cobb Russell G Peskendon John Mhaton, Jr R. Fulton Johnston William Faversham

Thoreau Birthday Marked at Sleepy Hollow Grave

In Concord last Friday marked the 17th anniversary of Henry David Thoreau born July 12, 1817 and died May 6, 1862. His grave at Sleepy Hollow cemetery is a site for visitors with Concord guides noting increased tourist trade due to the war in Europe and the World’s Fair.

Concord Henry David ‘Thoreau Thoreau Sleepy Hollows Concord Guides Old North Bridge Art Center Antiquarian Society Sleepy Hollow

Births and a Wedding Mentioned in Sudbury and Concord

Mr and Mrs Martin Joseph Diskin of Sudbury read are receiving felicitations on the birth of a baby daughter Dorn on Friday July 12 at Emerson hospital. Mrs Diskin, prior to her marriage, was Dorothy. In West Concord Mr and Mrs Walter P Blodgett of 19 Maple Street announce the marriage of their daughter Theodora Imogene to Paul Went Farn of Allston. The ceremony took place.

Concord Martin Joseph Diskin Sudbury Dorn Emerson Hospital Diskin Dorothy West Concord Walter P. Blodgett Maplestree Theodora Imogene Paul Weeley Farn Allston

West Concord couple marks 40th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Olsen observed their 40th wedding anniversary at their West Concord home last Wednesday evening. Married in Denmark on July 10, 1900, they have lived in West Concord since 1894 for him and 1897 for her. They have a daughter Mrs Edward Bean, a son Holger at home, and two grandchildren. Mr Olsen works for the Whitney al and Grain Company and serves at the West Concord station.

West Concord John ‘Olsen Riverside Avenue Denmark Olsen Edward W. Bean Commonwealth: Avenue Holger F Whitney Aland Grain Company Cai Ae

Concord Hygienist Earns Certification after State Exams

Dr Francis M Cahill announced that Concord women passed three state dental hygienist exams and are now eligible to work in dental offices. Marjorie Houston of 986 Main Street Concord is registered as a hygienist.

State House Boston Francis M. Cahill State Board Concord Iocal Marjorie Houston

A R C Workers Sewing for Refugees in Concord

The A R C production committee supervises sewing and cutting for refugee garments. Volunteers are urged to finish or sew at Mrs Hallett’s home on Thursdays, with Jayettes made at Trinity Church Parish House on Mondays. Mrs Alexander Peters notes July absence of knitters while yarn remains available Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Surgical Dressings rooms or from Mrs Harold Cow.

Concord Europe Alexander Peters Harold Cow

Guest Preacher at Union Services at the Post

Concord reports a guest preacher Rev. Frederick will lead Union Services at Parish Church next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The post event gathers parishioners for a morning of fellowship and sermon.

Frederick Be Oe

Funeral service for former Concord member in Osterville

The pastor officiated at the funeral for James Fo pie, a former Concord member, held Tuesday afternoon at Brookdale Cemetery in Osterville. Attending from Concord were Ralph Kipaare Anderson Waren Godger Forrest Babbin and others.

Thian Jodge A. Focord James Fopie Concord Cape Cod Osterville Dufist Brookdale Payson Trut Ust Hae Waite Charles ‘and Arthur Praser

School Committee Names Peary Mead to First Grade Post

Harold Akins announces the appointment of Miss Peary Mead to first grade. Mead comes with two years teaching at Beverly and a year of teaching at another school. She is a Beverly State Teachers College graduate, class of 1987.

Harold Akins Peary Mead Divis I Ae Belmont Conan Beverly Burg Cohen

Young Boy Blames Chief After Clothing Chase

Yaad I Tic Barbary, 12, fled a police cruiser on Marlboro Road as Chief Henry Piecewicz described the found clothing. The officer showed the outfit to the boy and asked who owned it. Barbary admitted the items were his. earlier, clothes were found near Arrowhead Lake amid possible swimming mishap or missing youth reports.

Marlboro Henry Piecewicz Arthur Arrowhead Lake Carbary Matti Tervo

Church Committee Votes to Call Temporary Pastor

At a recent church committee meeting of the Evangelical Free Church in Concord the body voted to call Rev Harry of Minneapolis Minnesota for a three month temporary pastorate. The action sets the stage for temporary leadership while arrangements are finalized.

The Evangelical ‘Free Church Harry Minneapolis Minnesota Elaber

Funeral for Mrs Delia Cook of Lexington at St Bernard’s

The funeral for Mrs Delia Cook of Lexington was held Wednesday morning after a brief illness. Rev George F Mulcahy officiated at St Bernard’s Church with a mass and interment at the local cemetery. She was well known in the community and survived by her sister Mire Saraa and others.

Delia Asey Lexington Lincoln Herz Requieyn St. Bernard’s Church George F. Mulcahy Fundis Lok Sehoni Mire Saraa Mane

Petersons announce Ruth Peterson and Rahf Hall marriage

Mrs Peter Peterson of 54 Walden Street announces the marriage of their daughter Ruth M Peterson to Rahf Hall son of Mrs Carl Hall and the late Mr Hall of Winthrop The ceremony July 5 at North Grovenorsdale Connecticut was attended by immediate relatives The bride is a Concord High School graduate and is employed with a local insurance firm The groom is a state trooper at the Grafton barracks The couple will reside in Grafton after late August

Peter C Etersom Walden Street Annoance Ruth M. Peterson Rahf-Hall Carl Hall Hall of Winthrop North Grovenorsdale Connecticut Walter B. Patten Abraham Heller Concord High School Hall Fie Grafton Barracks Grafton

Free Acton School Committee sees resignations and hires

The Free Acton School Committee notes the resignation of Charlotte Laird from the first grade after a year at Acton Center School. Caroline Tuttle will take over Miss Laird’s position, replacing her at the Concord Normal School trained teacher.

Free Acton School Committee Charlotte Laird

Concord’s oldest resident Annie Eliz Sheth Derby obituary

Annie Eliz Hawley Derby aged near 100 died Thursday morning at her Home in West Concord after a brief illness. Born January 14, 1841 in Boston, she lived in Concord 72 years in the Old Derby Homestead and was the eighth generation born in that house. Funeral in Sleepy Hollow with MacRae Funeral Service at 16 Belknap Street Concord.

West Concord Annie Eliz Sheth Hawley Derby Main Street Concord Wildlaat Boston Hawry Hawi Benjamin Derby Bren & Ldren Derby Homestead Tery MacRae Pyneral Service Belknapstrest

Amherst Farm and Home Week Programs Highlighted

Amherst hosts Farm and Home Week with special programs for dairymen, growers, poultry men, beekeepers, goat breeders, livestock and other rural interests. State Grange, Parent Teachers, and Associated Women of the Farm Bureau join in planning events across home and community service activities.

Amherst Herbert ‘A. Brown Harm Wang Massachusetts Tabke State Grange Parent-Teachers Association Farm Bureau

Body of J J Phelps Found Near Bedford Farm

The body of a man about 54 to 60 years old was found by Cyrus Downey at the John H Lord farm on Concord Road. Death was ruled natural by Dr O Lawrence Clark, and a social security card identified the man as John J Phelps, formerly of Tewksbury State Infirmary, with funeral arrangements made in Bedford.

Bedford Cyrus Downey John’ H. Lord Concord Road Downey George ‘Peterson O. Lawrence’ Clark Clark Joseph Dee & Sons Bedford’ Street Concord John J. ‘Phelps Tewksbury State Infirmary Onvy. Ttsing Marion

Unidentified man found dead on freight train in Concord

A body discovered on a freight train at West Concord station is believed to be of a man killed by an overhead bridge. Police and state officials, led by Medical Examiner Dr Lawrence Clark, conducted a four hour probe. the victim lacks ID, described as about 28 to 20, 5'11", 260 pounds, blue serge pants, blue shirt, brown hair and eyes, no necktie, with a three and a half inch head wound. Bail set at 500 dollars for Ogden, held for questioning. The train had departed toward Medina New York.

Concord West Concord Pavel Han Ddward N. Lawton Ss Finan J. Almon Hey Donal LaCase Joseph Carrolllong Dri Lawrence Clark Acton West @ancord Harry Tuttle Ja Clark Joseph Dee & Pans Bedford Street Concord, State Police Framce Pees Poe Yee Lin Street Medica Clark Avaodate Ae Pierre An Ogden Boston Medina New York John Barnicle Wranti State Police Hollis O. Beattig Concord Barracks Clark

Lefgman and Friesee Fly to Long Island Return by Noon

Charles Lefgman and Friesee started early for a breakfast trip by plane to Long Island New York. They returned about 11 a.m. and had dinner at home. Both young men are licensed pilots.

Sidbury Charles Lefgman Friesee Long Island

Atkinsons of Bim Tree Farm Featured This Week

The Herberts highlight the Atkinsons of Bim Tree Farm in New York this week as a notable local agricultural business.

Herbert”s.° ‘Atkinsons Bim New York

Carliade Item Appears Incomprehensible Text

Fragmentary OCR line shows unclear words and mixed letters. No coherent names, places, dates, or events are readable to establish a proper news item or event.

Triplets Featured in South Sudbury Exhibition

Readable captions show the Triplets with Charles Bradshaw at a local exhibit in South Sudbury. The blurred notes reference an event and notable attendee but lack full details.

Sudbury Charles Bradshaw

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