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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

4

Marlborough City Auditor Seeks Middlesex County Commissioner Post

Frank D. Walker, Marlborough native and current city auditor, announced his Republican candidacy for Middlesex County Commissioner. A Marlborough High School and Bentley School of Accounting alumnus, he has taught at Marlborough High and the Praminge College and served as principal at two Brammer schools. He was appointed city starter on Feb 099 and has been active in local groups including the Marlborough Rotary Club and Middlesex County Republican activities.

Frank D. Walker Marlborough Ents Walker Marlborough High Hool Bentley School Acmg Boston Arsity Praminglege City Star Dalteve Mt Marlh Masta” Borough Grange Middlesex Republican Club BRAVE

First Parish Announces Summer Union Services with Trinitarian Church

The First Parish church on Muexington Road will conduct summer union services with the Trinitarian church from June 30 to July 28. Next Sunday at 11 o clock Rev. Nyniels will deliver the sermon on the topic Those.

Muexington Edward P. Daniels Nyniels Ho

Epispopal Church Service Details Include Sermon

The message lists Rev. Chauncey delivering a sermon at St. James Church with Charles R. Peck, minister, at 9:80 in the morning. The entry records a morning service and sermon to be given.

Union Church West Concord Sunday Service and Midweek Meet

Minister Kenneth R. Teg leads morning worship at 9:30 with a sermon. A midweek meeting is scheduled for 7:80 p.m. on July 2.

UNION Spain St West Concord Kenneth R. Teg Ameeday

Surprise Housewarming for Mr and Mrs George

Relatives and friends gathered last evening at the couple’s Marlboro home for a surprise housewarming. Governor Winthrop was among the guests. the event featured music and singing with a buffet table decoratively set with seasonal flowers.

George Boyle Pro.saand Marlboro Governor Winthrop

Unusual Clergy Lineage Event In Lawrence Parish

The report notes Rev Fe ord Léon, son of Rev and Herman Thon of Pleasant Pee, celebrating a first occasion where a son ordained his father in the parish of the Pla ies in Lawrence Been Vacated.

Fe‘ord Léon Herman ¥. Thon Pleasant Pee Lawrence

Wayland Man Frank H. Carter Announces Congress Bid

Wayland resident Frank H. Carter announced his candidacy for Congress in the Third District with primaries set for September 17. Born August 22, 1897, he runs Carter Rendering Co. and serves as Wayland Board of Selectmen chair. He has held multiple local leadership roles and is active in civic and professional groups.

Frank H. Carter Wayland Congress R. Carter Somerville Beaton University College ‘of Business Administration Carter Rendering Company Carter Roosevelt Business Men’s Astone New. England Quin Council Boy, Scouts of Ihe Ie T Sduth C. B.A B. Z Ae Association Iene Cartere F&a Natick Royal Arch Nativ Parker Edidwiéy

TOW HALL Sudbury Program Promotes Americanism

Sudbury town hall hosted a mass meeting by the Sudbury Legion Post with former District Attorney Robert T. Bushnell urging loyalty to the country. Commander Albert B. Haynes presented him as locals and Patriot groups attended, including Battery B of the Framingham National Guards. a later informal dance was planned under Legion auspices with Commander Haynes in charge.

Sudbury Sudbury Legion Post Robert T. Bushnell Albert B. Haynes The Legion Post Battery B Framingham National Guards Albert E Haynes Popules

Marlboro DeMolay Officers to Be Installed

Marlboro Chapter of DeMolay will install officers at a public ceremony in the Masonic hall at 8 o'clock tomorrow night. Winfield Bemis will be seated as Master Councilor succeeding Dana Frye the outgoing officer.

Maynard Couple Celebrate Golden Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Taylor of 29 Walnut Street Maynard celebrated fifty years of marriage yesterday. The home was filled with friends and neighbors from Maynard and surrounding towns who sent goodwill, flowers, and gifts. Attendants included Edward Ratcliffe of Melrose and Mrs. Lottie Smith of Belmont, with Rev. Matthew A. Vance of Ashland in attendance. Children Gavin Taylor Jr. and Carl B. Carter plus relatives helped host the reception with relatives from Chicago Los Angeles and Cambridge in attendance.

Melrose Lottie Smith l Belmont Atthew A. Vance Ashland Taylor Gavin Taylor Hs oFhicago Carl B. Carter Waltham Irena Carte Los Anas Cal Missanette Fay Ylor Tvard College Florence Hsnn Harry Rea Gaville Conn Maynard Concord Acton Bury Stow Cambridge Boston

Acton Day Camp Opens at Fort Pond Cove

On Monday the Acton Day Camp began at Fort Pond with 7 to 14 year old youngsters enjoying a full program. Counselor Kal Kansaniva organized activities including health exercises, clay modeling, leathercraft, painting, sewing, entomology, nature study, a lunch, rest, swimming, etiquette and dramatic literature instruction before returning to Acton Center.

Fort Pond Acton Kal Kansaniva Acton Center

Funeral for Auto Victim Arthur Charbonneau Held

The funeral for Arthur Fr. Charbonneau, 62, of 85 Broad Street, was held this morning at St. Michael's church. A requiem mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Llewellyn D. Chadbourne. Delegations from Hudson Council Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society attended.

Hudson Arthur Charbonneau Broad Street Manning Street St. Michael's Church Llewellyn D. Chadbourne Council Knights of Columbus The Holy Name Society Oscar

Capital to Gat De Luxe Airport Opens Near Washington

The new airport at Gravelly Point, near Washington D C, will open on the Fourth of July with a futuristic administration building inspired by Mount Vernon. The site, created by dredging, sits 18 inches above water and offers parking for over 8,000 cars. The CA A highlights visitor amenities including a glassed terrace restaurant and a coffee shop, with bids invited from caterers and restaurateurs.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Authority Ita Roosevelt White House Potomac Capitol Federal Works Administration Ae Park Potomac River National Capital Robert C. Hinckley Mount Vernon George Washington

Bride’s Father Crafts Gowns for Wedding Party in Sunderland

London report describes John B. Elrick, father of the bride Gladys, who spent three months sewing the wedding gowns for the bride and three bridesmaids and the groom’s morning suit. Gladys wore a ring velvet gown with a 15 foot veil, embroidered with white hearts, while bridesmaids carried mufflers with white heather and gas mask cases to match.

London Sunderland John B. Elrick Gladys

Wives Unsung Heroines In Forest Fire Fighting

In Ogden Utah at a western regional conference of national forest officials it was disclosed that wives of forest service dispatchers and lookouts often direct fire fighting activities when their husbands are on the lines. The women oversee all operations until the fire fighters return to their posts.

Ogden Utah National Forest Officials Forest Service

Magpie Trio Disrupts Australia's War Efforts

Three magpies perched on a power line at Canberra naval wireless station disrupted communications with the British admiralty for an hour by shorting the line. They were instantly electrocuted.

Canberra Australia Admiralty

New Fuel May Change World

Columbia researchers report isolation of a powerful substance named U-235 related to uranium that could vastly boost energy output. A breakthrough shows pure form of the material may soon be produced in larger amounts, with major firms like General Electric already taking interest.

New York Columbia Scien Review Publiation John R. Dunning Dunning Pacific” Ocean University of Minnesota Physics Laboratory Alfred O. Nier E. T. Booth Aristid V. Grogse Sma Ad General Electric

Ancient Battle Uncovered in New York Bay Area

Rochester historian William A. Ritchie links a Central New York dig near Frontenac Island and Lake Cayuga to a long past war between an archaic people and Laurentian invaders. About 100 skeletons and artifacts were found, with differing weapons in the same burial site.

Rochester N. Y Europe Asia Americas New York State Alaric Rome William A. Ritchie Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences Frontenac Fa Lin Lake Cayuga Frontenat Island

Workers Turn Up Opal Gold Prospects At Dam Site

California workers on the Rock-a-Chukky dam project along the American River near Auburn have shifted from construction to prospecting. George Pollock of Sacramento, the contractor, says about 40 men are at the dam, many earning up to 100 dollars daily, while weather delays keep them from permanent dam work.

Calif Ebris American River Auburn George Potlock Sacramento Sierra Névadas California Pollock Company

Marlboro Country Club Hosts Open Day for Members and Guests

Marlboro The Play Day at the Marlboro Country Club draws members and former members for a social day with golf tournaments. The program includes an 18 hole men’s event in the morning, prize incentives, a ladies putting contest, a dining room reception, and an awards ceremony. Several local residents and visitors are noted in attendance and travel plans.

Marlboro Mor Country Club Ok Datings Nea Wartnérs Henry Mollovern Betty Ine Purcell John Russo John Simn Worcester Elinor Byrne

Unclear Historical Snippet From Cambridge Job Mention

Fragmentary OCR hints at a Cambridge workplace context involving an individual named Armand Richer and an annual task. Details are obscured, with distorted phrasing and missing context about role, date, or outcome.

Armand Richer Cambridge Ds

Local Notes From New York City and Nearby Areas

New York reports on a business trip linked to the World’s Fair in Virginia and coastal travel to Norfolk. Individuals Joan Charlton Chestnut, Vera Cross, Pauline Arnelotte, and Ernest Carr are listed with occupations or recent life events including jobs in telephones, shipbuilding, and school leadership. Mr and Mrs Leo Lincoln celebrate their first wedding anniversary as others return to duties after vacations in Ocean Park and the North Shore.

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