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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1940
Page
1
In a crowded city scene a gray-haired woman drops five pennies into a bus fare box causing a driver’s blush at rules against loose coins. The narrative then shifts to street life about shoppers, a reckless boy near a hotel branch and a gardenia bouquet scene with a police horse. The column notes a new travel book and a fishing anecdote about Milton Berle.
Bookfield residents recall Leon Wel, a grocer, saving a rabbit’s foot from a recent leg event. He won audience prizes for heaviest man, largest feet, and biggest family, and received a prize from a patron at the entertainment.
West Concord's oldest resident, Mrs. Ann Byrnes Burke, died at her home on Memorial Day after an illness tied to a broken hip. Born January 25, 1888 in Galway, she was 108 and had lived in West Concord 82 years. She left a large family including seven children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at her home followed by a requiem mass at Our Lady Help of Christians and burial at St Bernard's Cemetery.
Concord high school defeated arch rival Maynard in a dual meet at Emerson Playground. Tom Foley led with wins in the dashes and second in the broad jump, while Mert Sanborn won the 100 and placed second in the 220 and high jump. Billy Ambrose won the mile, tied for 880 with Leonard Holden, and Macone took the broad jump. Bob Cousins added a third in the 220 and high jump, with Hawkes and LaHiff placing in the sprints and shot put.
Concord elementary clinics for children planning to enter school next fall will be held at Peter Bulkeley School on Thursday June 6 from 3 to 4 p.m. and at Harvey Wheeler School on Tuesday June 11 from 3 to 4 p.m. School physicians and the nurse will conduct physical checkups and assist with registration.
Morning service at 11 with sermon titled To What End by Rev Edward P Daniels. Music by the Chorits Choir with organist Miss Barbara Bowie. Communion follows. Service at 12 noon. The Hermerson Society closes its year with a 5 30 pm vestry meeting.
Rev Kenneth R Teed leads morning worship at 10 46 pm with Christenings and cradle roll exercises for beginners primaries and juniors. Monday 8 pm Santa Chiara Guild. Tuesday 7 30 pm midweek meeting. Wednesday 2 pm street fair.
East Quarter defeats Herronville 42 or 42 68 by 4 3 in a two league game at the merson playground diamond. standings show Hubbardville at 4 0 1 000 and East Quarter 4 2 8 6 7 with Herronville 4 3 6 8 Sleepy Hollow 1 5 157 16 150. Schedule lists Hubbardville vs Herronville Wednesday Bast Quarter vs Sons of Italy Thursday and Hubbardville vs Depot Friday.
A retention is to be tendered for Rev Walter A Quinlan, pastor of St Bernard church, as announced by church authorities. The note confirms the formal action and honors his service to the parish.
Rev Otto T Rafos pastor of Evangelical Free Church Langstreet accepts call to pastor Somerville and Congre Church effective Sept 1. He has served five years at Concord church succeeding Rev Olaf M Johnson now in Britt Iowa. Rafos has transformed church work and enjoys strong parishioner and town support.
Concord Rotarians meet Thursday at noon at Colonial Inn with vice president Alden Wheeler presiding in President Joseph Dee’s absence. Dee leaves by train Wednesday for New York to board the Mungigo liner Thursday for Havana to attend Rotary International Conference. Speaker Bertram Hackenberger of Belmont will discuss Federal Aid to Navigation. Meanwhile Concord Chapter D A R hosts Newtonville D A R members for an afternoon tour of historic sites, tea at the Chapter house on Lexington road hosted by Amy Wallace B Canant Mrs John Lord and Mrs Robert B Smith.
The Maynard Garden Club met at Mrs Howard Case’s home with Mrs Victor Pep pard presiding. Posters and essays by seventh grade pupils on birds and flowers were shown. Speaker Mrs G Lone of Wayland discussed Flower Arrangements. Members toured Mrs Case’s garden and visited Shirley gardens, starting at Rev. and Mrs William Roicourt’s home.
Keen interest surrounds the Marlboro High School Music Club concert in Assembly Hall at 7:38. The new school band makes its first appearance under director E. L. Bourdon as they present a program printed in yesterday's issue.
The third annual Concord Horse Show, organized by the Concord Boot Saddle Club, will run Saturday at Green Ridge Riding School grounds. It opens at 9 30 in the morning with riding and hunter jumpers judged by Dr and Mrs Harold G Habel of Troy and Joseph P Westcott of Dover. Local participants include George Tenney, Richard Met Nine Acre Corner, Concord, and Marjorie Clark, Joan Buttrick, Janet Stevens, and Mott de Forest. A large supporter list features Mrs Stedman Buttrick Sr and many local families and patrons.
Local residents including Mr and Mrs DemilleGkfentian of Concord and Miss Dorothy Dunne are mentioned with hospital dates and occupations. The piece notes canceled British and Military Association services in Massachusetts due to European turmoil and lists several Concord figures, events, and school sports results along with university and church notices.
The Concord Mothers' Club met Monday evening at the Parish House of Trinitarian Congregational Church. Officers were elected for 1940 41 with Mrs Robert Hackett as president and a full slate approved after roll call and reports. After supper the Perkins Institution Girls Glee Club from Watertown, directed by Miss Mabel A Starbird, entertained members with a concert featuring Miss Lynch on violin.
Gancord Joseph Coyne newly appointed FB agent assigned to Washington D C spent the holiday with his parents while others listed include Ray Forcie, Langley Field air service, Anne Sanborn nursing graduate, Mrs Alexander Carruthers winner of women’s golf at the Country Club with 26 points. Roger Robinson of Duke football visiting family plans to return to Duke for diploma. Mars Roberts visiting from Dartmouth College. Concord Legion band concert at Groton noted. Fourth of July fireworks program canceled and remaining funds of about 53 dollars to be donated to the Concord Red Cross, with call for other groups to donate fireworks funds.
Miss Lorraine Koch daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Koch of Harrison Street will marry Dr Gerard LeMay of Manchester NH on Monday June 10. Miss Koch is a teacher of advanced English in the Boston schools and is vacationing from the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company office in Boston.
Louis Bachrach will graduate from Harvard College on June 20 and plans to enter medical college afterward. He aims to pursue a career in medicine, building on his academic record and extracurricular involvement.
Misa Florence J Cole daughter of Mrs Josephing Cole and the late George Cole married J Robert Hightower son of Loris Hightower and the late Mrs Hightower in a Saturday afternoon garden ceremony at the bride’s mother’s home. Rev Edward Penry Daniels officiated. The couple will reside in Peking China after a wedding trip to Colorado.
Marlboro Kiwanis Club met at Pine Grove Inn with Attorney Arthur Bastien presiding. A.A. Barbadoro led a lengthy session approving a $6 contribution to Flag Week expenses and appointing Nathan Riseberg to head the Flag Day subcommittee. Members will march in the June 14 parade. Harold Wheeler reported on Red Cross drive with a $26 club donation. A large group will attend the Marlboro School Band concert tomorrow in a reserved section.
Maynard reports St Casimir’s Y M C defeats Immaculate Conception Arlington 10 to 3 at Crowe Park on Sunday, after explosive four run rallies in the first and fifth innings marking their second straight win.
The June meeting of The Ladies Benevolent Society is set for Thursday June 6 at the Congregational Church. All members are urged to attend and bring articles for the sale. Miss Catherine Piper of Concord was recently a guest at The New Weston in New York City.
Concord held a large Memorial Day parade from the state armory through Stow Street Sudbury and Main Street to Sleepy Hollow cemetery with GAR veterans, American Legion, Boy and Girl Scouts, and massed colors. A World War Memorial ceremony in the Common featured a gun salute, national anthem, and veterans’ graves decoration followed by a veterans’ dinner.
Concetta Louise Covena daughter of Mr and Mrs Quimby married Frank A DeMao son of Mr and Mrs Sabbatino at Sacred Heart Church Watertown. The pastor officiated a small ceremony attended by relatives and close friends. A reception followed at the home of a sister. the couple will reside in Watertown while DeMao plays with Boston Falkland.
The 11th annual batquet for Madonna Circle was held at Dayis Turkey and South Sudbury with Rev. John J. as chaplain guest of honor. Kelley regent and Yvegents from nearby towns attended. Music by Jon Sheridan of Hud complemented the event. attendees included Mrs. Blanche Tobin and many named ladies.
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