10 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1937
Page
1
A scattered column blends tales from a city: a mother choosing a funeral dress after her daughter’s death, a lending joke turning into a growing loan, and Gerald Payne Sebastiano a tailor who critiques wives and unveils a new photo and evidence process. The piece also mentions a “Jury Box” concept and lost civilization theories.
A fragmented report describes a speed test in Atlantic City where a driver is struck by an electrical speed-vision device as a bus passes through light beams. The scene involves a judge delivering the next voice in the sequence.
Fragmentary OCR mentions canine fellows and a day named Phareday with unclear events. Only scattered names and terms remain, providing no clear incident, date, or organization to anchor a full summary.
Chicago March 10 report says the Big Four packing houses boosted wages for their 92,000 plus workers, lifting annual payroll by more than 22 million dollars. The move marks the highest wage levels in the firms' histories.
Boston reports Robert Wallace of Revere, sought as the third principal in a $125,000 jewel burglary at the Kennedy home in Southboro, fled two detectives yesterday in Revere. Shots were fired as Wallace leaped over backyards to escape.
Berlin reports the cabinet approved retaliation measures seizing foreign property in Germany over German owned lands abroad. Medford police uncover a body fragment in a mansion cellar including a preserved leg and toe in lime dated yesterday.
Madrid reports insurgent forces renewed their attack at daybreak in the Guadalajara sector led by over 30 tanks. The assault aims at advancing on Madrid amid ongoing front-line fighting.
A tense hearing in the State House turned violent as police faced a hostile crowd. Several people were assaulted as officers dispersed the group during the session about the Beano bill.
Rev. Kennth Teed preaches at 9 30 church school and anthem Thou not known. Christian Endeavor 180 class for adults led by the pastor. Tuesday Ladies Union 7 30 Mid week service Wednesday 2 30 Helping Hand Society. Friday Candlelight Service at Stow Union Congregation Church.
Reverend Edward P Daniels announces services on Sunday March 14 at 9 45 am and 11 am with a sermon titled The Eye of Idealism. Allen French speaks at the March Women s Parish Association meeting March 15 at 3 pm. Discussion class March 8 tonight Modern Trends in Religious Thinking. Supper and entertainment March 19 at 6 45 pm by the Laymen s League.
The West Concord Woman's Club met at Odé Fellows Hall in West Concord on Friday afternoon led by President Mrs. Cora Macleod. Rodney E Pratt chaired the Friendly Cooperation with ex servicemen committee. Guests included Mrs Viola Dangelmeyer of Waltham and Mrs Emily Woods of Brookline.
The Concord Garden Club plans a March eleventh meeting at Mrs Nichols Greene’s home in Chestnutton Boston. Members who drive will be asked to form car pools for attendance. The program remains instructional and members are urged to attend.
The article notes a Sunday program at Concord churches with Rev Se R. Ter Mad Williams and Nina Ruble organist. The Communion Sacrament was observed. Christian Endeavorers visited Acton Centre Church at 5 30. At 7 00 pm guests at Trinitarian Congregational Church heard Florence Angier of Concord high school discuss Does God Suffer. The Pre Master Class for adults met at 7 30 led by Rev Mr Teed.
Sunday worship at 9 30 morning church school and 10 45 service feature a Westey Anthem and Aronsky chorale. A 7 p m Young People Society drama precedes midweek talks by Dr Clarence Dunsam and a Friday address at Dr Dunham s church. Thursday includes a union rally with sewing and lunch. Mrs Theodore Heyliger chairs.
Bruce Simonds of Yale University of Music gives a piano recital at Concord Academy on a Wednesday afternoon in March. He is a longtime favorite in Concord, having appeared in recent years at Surette summer school concerts. He is not expected to miss the series of concerts.
Shirley Wilson was surprised with a birthday party last night at Miss Helen Lambert's home 180 Lincoln Street. Friends presented gifts and games were played to mark the occasion.
Readers wish the local group luck as they launch their venture next week. The note mentions support and a planned Monday opening for the new business.
Large crowd attends Concord displaying a Sachem Council drive for lands. Troop 33 presents arrows model airplanes stamp collecting and woodwork. Lincoln Troop 27 shows camping scene Troop 31 Concord builds scale model of camp at Antrim New Hampshire.
In Concord, Dr Bernard J Hubbard S J drew a full house for a lecture titled Climbing to the Spirit's Home. The Glacier Priest shared Alaska adventure tales and striking photos, presented by the Court of Our Lady Help of Christians, Catholic Daughters of America, and Knights of Columbus.
Fragmentary text indicates bequests from the late Mary governed by a will. It notes a $4000 gift to the Concord Home for the Aged and mentions a local saw mill on Barrett's Mill Road formerly owned by a person now named John E. Further reading would confirm towns and beneficiaries.
At Our Lady of Help Court C D A meeting in Odd Fellows Hall Miss Madeline Ryan presiding decided to move the social to Tuesday evening March 9 due to a retreat. The court commended Father Bermain J. Hahnant for an unrefre ted feature next Sunday evening at the Verreur Building. Cord Council K of C also on report.
In a radio address on March 10 President Roosevelt argued his court reform plan would guard Americans from usurpations of a Supreme Court that oversteps its power. He insisted he sought to save the constitution from a judicial artery, not to place puppets on the bench.
Albany reports state action on ratifying the child labor amendment to the federal constitution. In East Unity a missing three year old girl spurred a new turn in the investigation after a mystery auto was linked to her disappearance. Police pursue leads as officials assess the case and potential motives.
The Rotary Club gathering Thursday at the Colonial Inn featured President Thomas L. Sanborn presiding. The guest speaker was E. Seimenining, addressing club members on the topic discussed.
Fragmentary text records a council meeting at Lowell with the Knights of Columbus or similar group. It notes Granalee Wornart Dee and Mrs. Dee former Miss Toast Seton Sheehan, and references Grand Knight Martin J. Diskin expected to succeed a leader.
J Warren Killam Jr of Reading, a Boston attorney, was elected president of the Middlesex County Selectmen's Association at the annual meeting. Otto B Olsen of Pepperell had previously held the post. The gathering included a morning program and luncheon with an afternoon session at the inn. Concord officials greeted visiting selectmen and officers were named: J Fred Wheeler of Wayland as vice president Archie R Giroux of Lexington as secretary and John C Hall of Sudbury as treasurer.
The Concord Board of Trade met at the Colonial Inn with President Edward W Shiechan presiding. William J. O'Keefe from the State Department of Education spoke on the department's work and its impact.
At the Trinitarian Congregational vestry on Thursday March 18 Concord women gather with Mrs Theodore Heyliger as chairman and plan an all day meeting at the Women's Union including a moderate lunch for local business and women attendees.
Wheeler School will present Tom Sawyer with a student cast led by Ruth as Aunt Polly, Amy Lawrenge as Becky Thatcher, and James as Huck Finn. A special Tuesday afternoon performance is planned for March 16 for children, with proceeds benefiting the school.
H Wilmans Brown retains chairmanship as Brown, supported by H Whitte, leads the board after Judge Edward B Ceiger declines re-election. The article notes the succession and current leadership.
Two Concord men spoke about repealing an oath, saying little was accomplished yet, praising the effort and noting a great deal remains unclear.
The Concord Men's Club met in the banquet hall, with Harmon and Henry Hawley as co chairs and a slate including Hood Frank Waite and Berry. President Frank J. Googins presided. Rev Crawford Ith of First Baptist Lexington gave an address. Sgt Marshall J. Witherell of the Concord police was unable to speak due to illness.
A voluntary committee led by Mrs Henry Brooks and others has researched an exhibition and sale of local handicrafts to establish a permanent Concord sales center. The plan includes Finnish and Scandinavian pieces, a permanent organization, and an approved seal for items sold under its auspices. A public meeting is set for March 24 in the District Courtroom at eight pm, inviting Concord and nearby towns to participate.
Marlvoro residents viewed silent sound pictures illustrating how the New England Telephone system operates at Odd Fellows hall last evening.
Corinthian Lodge AF and A M met in the Masonic Temple on Monday evening with the Master presiding and officers served by Arthur Fraser.
A fragmented report notes efforts toward centralizing school governance. It mentions ongoing debates, shifting dynamics, and a push to unify administration as communities adapt to changing educational needs.
At the meeting the First ward division of Worth discussed municipal concerns and upcoming local matters. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text but indicate standard ward governance discussions.
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