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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
1
The piece notes Mrs Sadie Orrae of the General Women’s Clubs and Bartlett as new leaders stressing calm steadiness over hysteria. It mentions Mrs Dunbar and a widow mother of pioneer stock reflecting on modern life and collective organization.
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Last Friday at the Fenn School for Boys on Monument Street Concord, eight graduates received diplomas from Headmaster Roger C Fenn. Henry Parkman Jr of Boston spoke as guest, with Pliny Jewell Jr presiding and alumni welcomed.
The 1940 Concord High School graduating class names its superlatives, including Most Likely to Succeed Dorothea Bertelsen and Robert Voigt, Quietest Jennie Andreassen, Best Dancer Constance Lynch, Most Musical Dorothea Bertelsen, and Most Ladylike Alice Spencer. Other honorees include Martha Ellis, Hubert Hutton, Donald O Neill, and John Morrill among secretary and teacher mentions.
The 1935 class of Concord High School gathered at the Rex ballroom in Lowell last Wednesday evening for its fifth reunion. Nearly 60 members attended a steak dinner and dancing. Guests of honor were Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Googins, former vice principal. Committee members included Everett Tompkins, Mrs. Lavinia Mcleod, Matrice J. Dee, Ruth C. Waite, Richard Loughlin, and Jeanette Christian.
Concord James Condon a sophomore left hand pitcher was named captain of the C H S baseball team succeeding Ralph Gooding from Lincoln. Coach Howard G Hawkes also named eligible for letters Paul Moynihan Leo Algeo Jackie Flavin Jack Larrabee Billy ONeill Paul Dee Fran Horne Bill McCarthy Ole Huntley Joe Macone and manager Bob Raymond along with Goodno and Condon.
The Emerson Playground announces the annual summer program for boys and girls. Details on schedule hours and activities are being prepared for notification.
Morris Katz 35 of 85 Suffolk Street Malden reports he was held up early Monday by four men in a large sedan on the Concord Turnpike near the Sudbury River. He says $285 in cash was taken after two men remained in the car and two used a club. Katz headed to Littleton for his route and then reported to the West Concord state police barracks.
Frederic Herman Tuttle retired farmer of 5 Hawthorne Lane Concord died last Thursday after a lengthy illness. Born October 8, 1856 in Littleton he moved to Concord in 1925 from Chelmsford and Acton. Wife Mary Sanderson Tuttle survives. Funeral held Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel Acton with Rev. A. J. Torsleif officiating. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Concord high plans a June 18 afternoon graduation where 84 seniors will receive diplomas from school committee chairman Tompkins. Elementary schools Harvey Wheeler and Peter Bulkeley hold Friday final exercises with awards. Concord Academy graduates 18 in a Wednesday garden ceremony with Rev Karl Reil as guest speaker.
Concord Bulkeley school nine edged Lincoln grammar school 9 to 5 at Emerson Playground. Arky Dempsey allowed eight hits as Concord built four runs in both the first and fourth innings to secure the win. Lineup included Sableness Harwood Hayes Guisti Culdt J Dee Macone Lynch Peterson Jr and Dempsey the pitcher.
In the inter-club ten nng tournament at Concord Country Club last Sunday, Mason Harlow defeated L Thomas 6-0 6-0 in men's singles. Eaton and Eaton Jr beat Kraetzer Jr and an opponent 7-5 6-8 1-? 2 Cheney defeated Talalnes and Olivia 6-1 4-6 6-1.
The Concord Garden Club held its flower show with Mrs Clifford D Castle leading a committee for a tool shed with herb borders. Awards went to Miss Inja Nelson for Spring Flowers, with Mrs Githride and Thomas L. Sanborn among other prize winners in green arrangements and men’s flowers. Helen Harlow led youth class winners, while judges lauded irises and azaleas entries.
On Tuesday June 18 the Red Cross surgical dressings committee will begin work at the old Concord High School on Stow Street. Meetings will be held Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 am to 4 pm all summer until further notice. Volunteers are urgently needed from women and girls who can spare a few hours to help with the effort.
Mrs Abbvle G Barnes Smith of Concord and South Weymouth died at home last Thursday night at age 83. Born August 27 1806 in Connecticut she lived 30 years in Concord and left her husband Joseph Smith four daughters plus several grandchildren and a brother and other relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from her home.
Preliminary 1940 census count for Concord reports 8961 inhabitants as of April 1, up from 7477 in 1930. Figures are preliminary and subject to correction.
Concords Sleepy Hollow nine defeated the Sons of Italy 6 to 2 in a Tuesday game. Herronville, defending champions, beat Hubbardville 5 to 4 on Wednesday at HMErson Playground, handing Hubbardville its first loss in six starts. Tommy Burkes Hasty Quarter edged the Sons of Italy Thursday at Emerson Playground. Sunday opener saw Sleepy Hollow top East Quarter 10 to 6 with strong hitting by Agleo and solid pitching, while Depot forfeited to Herronville after fielding issues.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Dowcett White who died at Iverson Hospital last Wednesday was held from her home at 26 Commonwealth Avenue with a high mass at Our Lady of Christians Church Friday morning. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. Mrs. White, born in Nova Scotia on June 22, 1872, was in her 68th year. She is survived by her husband White, a daughter Mrs. B Coniean, a sister and a brother.
The report details multiple match results with scores and players. Comins beat Burrick, Jewell Jr defeated Hutchinson, Wood fell to Comins in a 1 up semi, and Gaskill lost to Comins 6 and 4. Second division saw Smith, Lovejoy, Foote advancing. Baton beat Smith 2 up in the quarters and L. Smith defeated Johnson 1 up in earlier rounds.
The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth MacGlashing of Quincy, formerly of Concord, was held Tuesday afternoon at the former city with burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord. She lived with her daughter Mrs Nelson Borne on 69th Street while residing in Concord.
The third annual Concord Boot and Saddle Club event drew nearly 100 horses from Massachusetts for a daylong horse show that supported a Boy Scout fund. Richard O Dwyer's Pete won top honors, claiming the Concord Boot and Saddle trophy and a visit painting, while Miriam Collins's Mine won the Ladies Saddle class. Several youths and Concord competitors earned ribbons in riding, pony, and hunter classes, with judges and local officials guiding traffic and staging.
Reception for Reverend Walter A tor of Bt iy scheduled for Thursday June 20 at Monument. Program details to be announced. Committee members listed include Philip Ts vin chair William Gyan John Muttyy Thowes Byron and others with signatures from Tobin Murray and Patrick Murray.
A garbled historical text fragment mentions individuals including Ralph By and Leonard Holden among others. The legible parts reference a possible award or acknowledgment, with scattered names such as John Barry and Philip Peterson appearing amid unclear phrases.
George Bee, of Westwind Farms, hosted a luncheon event to raise funds for the Concord Boy Scouts camping fund. Attendees included exhibitors and guests contributing to the cause.
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