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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1940

Page

6

Campaign in Worcester County opens for Barnes

Clarence A. Barnes, Republican candidate for attorney general, opened his campaign in Worcester and Douglas with meetings at the Ban kft Hotel City Hall and Worcester Young Men's Republican Club. Barnes urged experience and law enforcement duties beyond prosecution, noting his Yale law degree and long service in Massachusetts politics. Henry J. Blanchard was named treasurer and campaign general director, praising Barnes as a nonpolitician trusted across the state.

Glancy News Service Middlesex County Clarence Barnes Attorneyeneral Worcester County Republcan Worcester Douglas Republican Party Bankft William FE. Bennett City Hall Warq Assembly Movernfor Willa. Schuster Parnes Massasetts Republicans E V Atty. Dever Bays Barnes Atty. Barnes Sid Eral Commonwealth Yale University Rta Massachusett General Court Mansfield Attornayes Henry J. Blanchard Chestnut Hill Brookline New England Thei Blanchard S of Massachusetts Clarence A. Barnez

Guy Standing Jr in White Cargo at Westboro Town Hall

Guy Standing Jr son of the late Sir Guy Standing acts as Witzel in Alan Gray Holmes White Cargo at Westboro Town Hall. The play follows British exiles on a rubber plantation in Africa with dangerous adventures. Standing, a veteran from 1921, praises the Corking Waite Wargo and enjoys the town’s friendly atmosphere.

Guy Standing, Jr Sir Guy Standing Westboro Town Hall Guy, Jr Witzel Alan Gray Holmes Africa Himwells Mr. Standing Waite Wargo Guy Standing John Ethel Barrymore Westboro New York Equity Town Hall Wee Gloria Stuart Animal Kingdom Sonny Boy

Local residents return from vacations and duties

Marlboro and others resume routines after vacations. Doris Brodeur returns to work at First National Bank after a week off. Nathan Risebers and wife head home from Old Orchard Beach Maine. Wilrose Bissonette and Preston Street embark on a ten day motor trip to Nova Scotia. Jersonette finishes a vacation from Chicago Beef Market. Vera Sleighton returns home from three weeks with relatives in New York City. Harry Trowbridge and Edinboro Street couple enjoy a vacation at Elm Arch Inn in Falmouth.

Doris Brodeur West Main Street First National Bank Nathan Risebers Church Street Old Orchard Beach Maine Wilrose_ Bissonnette Preston Street Nova Scotia Jersonette Chicago Vera Sleighton Neil Street New York City Harry Trowbridge Edinboro Street Elm Arch Inn Falmouth

Northboro Graduates to Continue Studies at Burdette College

Four June graduates of Northboro High School plan to continue studies this fall at Burdette College. Shirley Lawrence Carolyn Jones Lillian Gauvin and Beatrice Ford are named as the graduates by family details provided.

Northboro Northboro High School Burdette College Shirley Lawrence Ralph Lawrence Carolyn Jones Edwin A. Jones Lillian Gauvin George Gauvin Beatrice Ford Alfred Ford

Lost Pass Book at Marlborough Savings Bank

A pass book numbered 54902 is listed as lost at Marlborough Savings Bank. An application has been made for payment under the 1908 act and its supplements. If not found within thirty days after the first advertisement, the bank will pay the amount due upon proof of notice and will discharge liability upon payment or issue of a new book.

Marlborough Savings Bank

Funeral services for Mrs Sayles at St Mark's Church

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Louise Greene Sayles wife of Karl M Sayles general manager of Deerfoot Palms Company were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in St Mark's Episcopal Church Rev Robert F Cheney officiated. Officials from General Ice Cream Corporation and a large delegation from Deerfoot Farms Company attended. Burial will be this afternoon in Adams Center New York.

Southboro Mary Louise (Greene Sayles Karl M. Sayles Deerfoot Palms Company St. Mark's Episcopal Church Robert F. Cheney General Ice Cream Corporation Deerfoot Farms Company Adams Center New York

Choate Post Weekly Whist Winners in Fayville Hall

Southboro prize winners at the weekly whist in Fayville Hall under Choate Post VFW Auxiliary include Fred Backlund and Mrs. Carrie Guinasso with others such as Joseph Delada Evalon Beth er Hoey Annette Quinn B Hunt Mary Delarda and Dorothy Mabie. Consolations were given to Mrs. Z P Thompson and John Vezina and Annette Quinn won the door prize.

Southboro Fayville Hall Choate Post Vv. F. W Fred Backlund Carie Guinasso Joseph Delada Evalon Bether Hoey Annette Quinn B. Hunt

Storm Affects Telegraph Wires Across Marlboro

A heavy storm last night damaged wires used by Western Union near Marlboro, temporarily stopping service. Crews work today to repair the lines, with messages relayed by telephone to Boston and Worcester offices.

Marlboro Near Western Union Boston Worcester

Rotarians to Meet Thursday Visit by Marlboro District Governor

Marlboro Harry Starr of Wal tham Reatary District Governor will attend the local Rotary Club meeting and luncheon tomorrow at Wildwood Inn. President Edward T Simoneau will lead. Starr plans outline for the District Assembly at Marlboro Country Club August 8 with the club hosting. Simoneau names Henry Ager John M Carpenter Harris Rowe Vence Lyons and Raymond Lemay to organize the Children Day outing.

Marlboro Harry Starr Waltham, Reatary Rotary Club Wildwood Inn Edward T Simoneau Starr Marlboro Country Club Simoneau Henry Ager John M Carpenter Harris Rowe Vence Lyons Raymond Lemay

Local Residents On Vacations And Visitors This Summer

Miss Areilla Harpin visits her parents at Luxe Boon while Mr and Mrs Felix Auclair and family stay with John Paker on Mechanic street. Roland DesRochers enjoys his annual vacation from the First National Bank. Dr and Mrs J A Wade and family vacation at Hampton Beach New Hampshire. George Caralis and Jane Mathes of Milwaukee stay with Harry Dracos on Mechanic street. Alma Lafleur returns to work after vacation. Michaele DeSimone spends annual vacation at Hampton Beach. Mrs Dolores O Loughlin enjoys her vacation. Mrs May Hannagan enjoys her annual vacation.

Areilla Harpin Washington, D. C Mr Henry Harpin Luxe Boon Felix Auclair John Paker Mechanic Street Auclair Marine Band J. A. Wade Pleasant Street Hampton Beach New Hampshire Alma Lafleur Charles Street Allen Department Store Michaele DeSimone Lincoln Street Bond’s Market Main Street N. 8 May Hannagan Emmet Street Penney’s

Northboro Softball Seeks Victory Over Maynard at Solomon Pond Park

The Northboro softball squad hosts Maynard Thursday night at Solomon Pond Park. Manager Theodore J Stone leads the home team which has not lost this season.

Northboro Maynard Town Solomon Pond Park Theodore J"‘Stone

Diamond Way to Home Ownership pushed by Marlboro firm

Marlboro based Diamond Match Company purchasers of Howe Lumber announce a large scale home building promotion. The plan offers financing architectural assistance building materials and contractor oversight to promote home ownership and harmony with local banks. Frank T. Smollins named Marlboro manager brings 30 years lumber experience and Rotary leadership to the effort.

Marlboro Diamond Match Company Howe Lumber Aay Nev Frank H. Smollins Bette Homes Biemond Wa Merce and Vicinity Ems Smollins Howe Lumber Company Match Company Duiber Howe Frank T. Smollins Marrona North Attleboro

Local youths called to civilian training program at Framingham

Three Marlboro youths Herbert Mason Jr Donald Lacouture and Donald Bertrand were notified by the Civil Aeronautics Authority to appear at Framingham Airport to begin the 1940 summer session of ground school. They face travel costs as they must journey to Framingham two nights a week with no transportation arranged. two of the three may drop the plan due to expense.

Marlboro Civil Aeronautics, Authority Pramingham Herbert Mason, Jr Chestnut Street Donald Lacouture Arnold Street Donald Bertrand West Main Street Framingham

Quinn-son of Marlboro star to try out for Senators

Emmett street son of Mr and Mrs John Quinn has been notified to report for a tryout with the Washington Senators in Boston on August 16 to face the Red Sox. A former Marlboro High pitching star he also pitched for Marlboro B B A Merchants Norton Abrasives Worcester and Bridgton Academy Maine. His father once caught for Philadelphia in the National League and played with various minor clubs.

Emmett Street John Quinn Washinpton Senators Senators Boston Red Sox Quinn Marlboro High Marlboro B. B. A Norton Abrasives Worcester Bridgton Academ Maine Philadelphia Marlboro Tigers

Horses Scared by Lightning Near Marlboro Farm

A pair of horses owned by Daniel Rawchuck of Marlboro bolted from Cowder Farm on East Main Street when lightning struck during a 6:46 p m storm. They damaged a rowing machine and narrowly avoided a car before being found near Vineland Reservoir by Fire John Boland. One horse suffered severe hind leg injuries and was treated by Dr. Dinsmore of Marlboro. no humans were hurt.

Southboro Daniel Rawchuck Church Street Marlboro Cowder Farm East Main Street Framingham ‘T Volitain Reservoir John Boland Rawchuck Dinsmore

Miss Anne DeSimone Plans New York World’s Fair Visit

Miss Anne DeSimone of Lincoln Street spends a short vacation visiting in New Connecticut and plans to attend the World's Fair in New York City.

Anne DeSimone Lincoln Street New Connecticut New York

Rival Softball Showdown At Riverside Park Tonight

Hudsor softball fans gather for a big game between Dynamic Mansion House and the Irrepressible Lisbons at Riverside Park. Darkness halted the last meeting with a deadlock. Al Kursonis stars for Mansion House. Lisbons may start Logan or White. WPA Recreation funds the bowl games Monday through Friday with ample seating.

Riverside Park Mansion House WPA al Kursonis Lisbons Logan Taylors Stow Yeni

Lightning Hits Fire Alarm Box During Severe Storm

Lightning struck the fire alarm box 31 near St Ann's Academy as a severe storm raged. Firefighters from two stations rushed to the scene but no fires were started despite a heavy downpour of rain. A later signal from St St also was attributed to the storm.

St Ann’s Academy Orelock Hax St

Hudson Gals Plan Provincetown Outing

The girls in the La pointe Machine Tool Company office are set for a Saturday trip to Provincetown on August 3. Norman Charbonneau of Central Street is due home today from Clinton Hospital after an operation.

The Lapointe Machine Tool Company Provincetown Norman Charbonneau Central Street Clinton Hospital

Hudson Scouts Observe Parents Night at Camp Smoky Pines

Hudson Foy Scouts of Troops 1 and 2 at Camp Resolute Little Pond Bolton host a Parents Night Thursday at 7 PM. Scout Zehn Brothers reports from Camp Smoky Pines detail meals by Texeira, lifesaving classes, named tents and leaders, campfire skits, inspections, and upcoming contests with Algonquin Heights and Sioux Plains.

Hudson Hudson Foy Scouts Resolute Little Pond Bolton Fred Dill Scout Zehn Brothers Hudseen Souts Amp “Smoky Pine Pines Texeira Kenneth Johnson Pine Needle Inn Erwin Wheeler Raly Rellers Dedeko and Silva Stagger Inn Francis Kenny Dan Leary Irving Delties Walter Conney Chris Beasquet Bo Wilkins Tex Smoky Pine Algonquin Heights Sioux Plains

Services Held This Morning For Mrs Elmire Robitaille

Funeral services were held for Mrs Elmire Robitaille who died last Sunday. The ceremony began at her home 14 Kirby Street then a Requiem High Mass at St Marys Church where she had worshipped for over 40 years. Rev Albert Bergeron officiated with Gregorian Chant by the choir. Burial followed in St Marys parish cemetery under Dessein Ledoux. Floral tributes and spiritual offerings were numerous. Bearers included Simon Vivier Anthony Julian Felix Lucier Aime Robitaille Eugene Sway and Henry Gagne.

Simon Vivier Anthony Julian Felix Lucier Aime Robitaille Eugene Sway Henry Gagne

Kiwanians at District Meeting in Newton Park

Members of the Kiwanis Club attend a district meeting at Norawhera Park Newton with a 6:30 dinner at the Totem Pole Restaurant. A reception for James P. Gallagher of Newton, vice president elect of Kiwanis International, will follow the meeting and dancing. Local arrangements are led by A A Barbadoro.

Kiuwapis Club Norawhera Park Newton Park Kiwanians James P. Gallagher Kiwanig International A. A. Barbadoro

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Young Republican Clarence A. Barnes Atty Guy Standing Mrs. Sayles Roland DesRochers Sty Dolores O'Loughlin Broad Street Allen’s Department Store Jed Prouty Jones Virginia City Home ¢ Ownership Howe Lumber Co Howse Hudson Scouts Camp Resolute Johnny Brothers Dales Wood Ordway Mechlin John Brothers Coffee Shopne Diners Moulton Field Slapkus Richardson Medeiros Bornstein Mayuski Coffee Shoppe Ab Robh Po Halmee Sikorsky Sedar Kelly Ss. Bornste ‘Cf Richardsax Seer Rt Slapkus P Morris ¢ Mullane Bianchi Corio Donovan Maguski Adams Lamson Seegee Cesazio Sone Sie Losks Carter Bell Shops Milky Way Restaura Jarves Wellesley Hills Main St
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