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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1940
Page
2
A garbled line recalls Prohibition enforcement in the United States Navy and a 20 British rate at Sandy Hook. The fragment hints at early 20th century enforcement and naval context but lacks clear details or names.
The piece surveys monarchies in Europe amid World War II. It notes Gustav V of Sweden, Belgium’s king, Haakon VII of Norway, and others facing exile, prison, or refugee status as regimes crumble or endure under pressure from Nazi forces and wartime upheaval. It highlights shifts from crowned heads to regents and republican movements.
L A Frost ay ford Acton Leonard A Frost 68 longtime Acton resident died at home in Westford He was born in Waltham and lived most of life in this section employed by Sir frost etree py His wife two sons Clar settee of Aston and Ralph of any of two daughters ier Ww Prost of Westford and TR Olive Simpson of South Chelmsford two brothers Sher Man W of New York and Alan B of Reading and three sisters Mrs Lillian Taylor Mrs Elwin Hello Well and Mrs Alfred Harris Service will be held Friday Memorial prayers Woodlawn cemetery with burial in Woodlawn cemetery this town.
Acton Kiwanis at Nashoba Inn voted to sponsor Acton Day Health Camp opening at Fort Pond. Eligible youths are seven to fourteen. Principal Kal Kansaniva of Acton Center School announced camp staff led by counselor Ignert with assistants Bantrice Olive Whitten and Marjorie Brown. President Warren A. Twombley presided.
A Sunday 3 p.m. benefit baseball game at Emerson Playground features the West Concord Cardinals vs Twin League all stars. Cardinals include Doyle, Joey Williams, Jeddie Besco, Jimmy Olson, Herbie Symes and others. Holda Dempsey leads the center nine with Stevie Wen, Harry Cook, Leo Algeo,chie Loughlin,Maurice Dee among listed players. A large crowd is expected as towns support the Red Cross drive.
Thirty three men were laid off this week on local WPA projects as part of state quota reductions. The layoff reduces the number of workers on all WPA efforts since the new reductions began during the current period.
Jesse Boogke Maynard Y. TF. W. Auxiliary president Margaret Boothroyd and Mary Plannery served as delegates to the state VPW convention held in Lynn. The report notes the event’s focus on leadership and community strength.
A group from Acton including Harold Merriam Will Merriam Howard Jones Frank Halland and Richard Lowden joined the Anchor and Ark Glee Chih trip to Goffys Falls New Hampshire. Merriam elected president for the year and Holland named musical director at the annual meeting. Durkee’s letter describes travels from Chicago to the West with Colorado highlighted. Miss Durkee a 1937 Acton High School graduate plans to return home to North Acton late July. Gilbert Jr a University of Vermont student heads to summer school. Selectman W Burton Harvey from Woodbury Lane returns from the hospital plus Red Cross classes for juniors and seniors resume. Church activities noted amid cool rainy weather on June 80.
Little Rose Marie Spinney is visiting relatives in Natick for a short family gathering. The outing includes local sightseeing and a return to home by the end of the week.
The Italian World War Veterans Association of Massachusetts reports a unanimous pledge at their Framstead meeting to oppose un American activities and defend the state and nation. Alfred Bonazzoli notes Sudbury resident and World War veteran led as adjutant and Sun-Dury Post commander.
A fragmented notice indicates Bonn faces new rules affecting select options and issuing permits. Authorities review regulations and potential impacts on future licensing and eligibility.
Town organizations may use the hall at no charge only after applying to the Selectmen and when the public is invited, with no admission fee or collection taken.
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