Sam Houston Jones: Young Louisiana Governornominee
Sam Houston Jones, a 42 year old corporate lawyer, defeated Huey Long’s ally in Louisiana’s run off to win the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Known as High Hat Sambo for his polished style he built a strong state wide organization and vows to run a clean campaign with steady grammar and presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel F. Parton
WNN Service
New York
Sam Houston Jones
Huey Long Siath
Louisiana
Ines
Gov. K
Louisia
University Ofuisiana
Nee
Local Resident Recovers at Home After Pneumonia
A Belknap street resident previously treated at Emerson hospital for pneumonia has returned home to continue recovery.
Died at Home of Her Friend West Concord
Miss Alice Marion Merrill a retired Somerville teacher died at 7 30 last Saturday evening at the home of her close friend Miss A Laura Batt 19 Church street where she had lived the past ten years She was 77 Born in Derry New Hampshire she was descendant of Captain Simon Merrill signer of the John Hancock paper A D A R member and eminent teacher who trained at MIT and taught Physics at Northeastern later at Wakefield High School In 1895 she headed the English Department at Somerville High until 1923 She contributed to college entrance prep and edited textbooks Surviving cousins live in Malden Montclair and Medford Funeral services were held at her late home Tuesday at 11 o clock with Rev Kenneth R Teed officiating Interment in East Derry New Hampshire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Alice Marion Merrill
Somerville
A. Laura Batt
Church Street
Merrill
Austin and Mary
Canney) Merrill
Derry
New Hampshire
Simon Merrill
John Hancock
Daughters of the American Revolution
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Northeastern University
Wakefield High School
Somerville High School
Miss Merrill
School Board of
Somerville Teachers’ Club
Boston University Women’s Council
Miss Batt
Edwin P Bliss
Malden
George Howard
Montclair
New Jersey
Anne M. Jenness
Medford
Kenneth R. Teed
The
Union
Alfred Wheeler Stone
Watertown
Union Church
East Derry
Emerson Hospital Births in West Concord and Lexington
Mr and Mrs Francis C McHugh of 8 Damon Street West Concord welcomed a boy at Emerson Hospital on March 4. Mr and Mrs Loring Cushman of Lexington welcomed a son at Emerson Hospital on March 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon Street
West Concord
Emerson Hospital
Ads
Loring Cushman
Lexington
Professor Davis To Speak At Old Concord Meeting
Professor Arnold M. Davis of Massachusetts State College Amherst will be guest speaker at the Old Concord Chapter D A R meeting. The event is set for April 6 at 2 45 pm in the Chapter House on Lexington Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Arnold M. Davis
Massachusetts State College
Amherst
Thoreau Group Meets at Sheddens on Nashawtuc Road
The Concord Thoreau Group will gather Sunday evening at 8 o clock at Dr and Mrs William M Sheddens home on Nashawtuc road. The main topic is a discussion of the last 16 pages of 40 Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Thoreau
William M. Shedden
Nashawtuc Road
Concord and
Merrimack Rivers
Sheehan Wins Mile at Bowdoin Interscholastics
Joseph Sheehan of Worcester Academy won the mile run at Bowdoin Interscholastics for the second straight year. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edwards and formerly teamed with Concord high on their track squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Joseph Sheehan
Edwards. Sheehan
Old Bridge Road
Concord
Worcester Academy
Bowdoin
Concord Woman's Union to Hear Miss Boynton Speaker
Miss Josephine Boynton, teacher at Trench Concord High, will address the Woman's Union at 2 30 Thursday afternoon in the Trinitarian Congregational Church Parish House. Members are asked to note the time change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Josephine Boynton
Trench
Concord High
Woman’s Union
Congregational ‘Church
Mark Mara's alert averts chimney fire on Cambridge Turnpike
While patrolling the Cambridge Turnpike near the John Marrabella farm, Mark Mara saw a blaze and raised the alarm from Box 51. Central Station units rushed to the scene, but the incident proved to be a chimney fire. Mara's quick detection prevented major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Cambridge Turnpike
John Marrabella
Mark Mara
Central Station
Mara
Eight Hurt In Turnpike Collision In Concord
Eight people were injured in a two-vehicle crash at the junction of routes 2 and 126 at Walden and Cambridge Turnpike in Concord. Cars driven by Cornelius Scully of Leominster and Clarence Warren of Woonsocket collided. eight were taken to Emerson hospital, with Mrs Scully and Bowditch most severely hurt. State patrolmen Ardavinis and Martin investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Walden
Cambridge Turnpike
Emerson Hospital
Cornelius Scully
Leominster
Clarence ‘Li Warren
Woonsockex
Rhode Island
Scully
Mary Scully
May McQuade
George Bowditch
Fitchburg
Warren
Regina Warren
Alice Phaneuf
Mary E. Hackett
Woonsocket
Joseph Ardavinis
James Martin
Court of Honor to be shown at Peter Bulkeley Hall
A public court of honor will be shown Friday evening in the Peter Bulkeley auditorium at 8 o'clock. Merton R. Seavey will present several award lists as local district commissioner. A colored movie on Camp Sachem activities will be shown by Jack Merrill and slides on last summer's trip to the World's Fair by Charles R. Voigt. Other features are planned and a large attendance is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Peter Bulkeley
Merton R. Seavey
Camp Sachem
Jack Merrill
Charles R. Voigt
Boy Scouts Mark 25th Anniversary In West Concord
West Concord Troop 33 led by Dr. Edmund C. Dow plans a 25th anniversary program starting with a 6 30 turkey supper at Union Church. The evening will feature speeches and presentations to commemorate the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Concord Grangers Hold Whist Party Winners Named
At Mrs. Helen L. Croft home on Belknap street Concord Grangers hosted a seven table whist night. Special prize winners were John Flannery door prize Mrs Ethel Jates special prize and Allen Fisk consolation. Other winners included Dick Craig John Bartolmeo Madeline DeMars and several more. Next Tuesday an all Irish program will be led by John Barry with first and second degrees to be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Helen L. Croft
Belknap Street
Concord Grangers
John Flannery
Ethel Jates
Allen Fisk
Dick Craig
John Bartolmeo
Madeline DeMars
Mary Casto
Sylvia Moreau
Ellen O’connor
Arthur Adams
Rummage Sale Announced by West Concord P T A
West Concord Mrs. Fred Gill announces a rummage sale for the benefit of the West Concord P T A at the Adam and Bridges store in West Concord on Friday afternoon at 1 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Fred . Gill
Mill Dam Bowling League Re elects Officers
Concord notice reports the Mill Dam bowling league at the Gas Company office re elected all officers including President James Welsh Vice President Lawrence Dee Secretary Walter Joy and Treasurer Hilding Johnson The group plans an annual banquet the week of April 1 and Welsh named a committee to organize the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Mill Dam Bowling League
Gas Company
James Welsh
Lawrenée Dee
Walter Joy
Hilding Johnson
Welsh
Angelo ‘Bartolmeo
Lawrence Dee
James Dee
Walsh
Salvation Army talk captivates Rotarians with work
William A. Nocol formerly of West Concord now with the Salvation Army gave an interesting talk and showing pictures at the Rotarian luncheon last Thursday noon, ace over by proxy Joseph oe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William. A. Nocol
West Concord
Salvation Army
Josephoe
Concord janitor John W. Whalen dies at 66
John W. Whalen of 18 Grant Street Concord died Monday evening after a long illness. Born in Manchester New Hampshire he lived most of his life in Concord. He was 66. Survived by wife Margaret L. Whalen and two sons John W. Whalen Jr and Joseph M Whalen all of Concord. Funeral Thursday at 9 AM Solemn High Mass at St Bernard's Church. Burial in St Bernard's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
John W. Whalen
Grant Street
Concord High School
Manchester
New Hampshire
Margaret L. Whalen
John W. Whalen, Jr
Joseph M. Whalen
St.Bernard’s Church
St. Bernard’s Cemetery
Concord High Names Committees for Senior Year
Concord High School announces committee selections for the balance of the school year. Included are Year Book, Senior Dance, and Class Day committees with listed members such as Norman Crosby, Shirley Alexander, John Finigan, Suzanne Fradd, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Norman
Crosby
Concord High School
Shirley Alexander
Dorothea, Bertelsen
Constante Lynch
Walter Magurn
Robert Gousins
Dllen Craig
Martha Ellis
William McCarthy
John Morrill
Earl
Wilkie
Christine Kinsler
David Carey Elected Captain of Con Cord High Hoop Team
David Carey a junior and veteran guard on Con Cord high school’s varsity hoop quintet was elected captain at a letter men meeting in the high school auditorium last week. Carey, one of the team’s leading players, succeeds Paul Moynihan who led the team in points this year. Eligible letters were declared for Moynihan Carey Hubert Hutton John Antongnoni Robert Hawkes Fran Horne William LaHiffe and Edward Finigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con Ltd
David Carey
Concord
Carey
Paul Moynihan
Moynihan
Elect
Hubert Hutton
John Antongnoni
Robert Hawkes
Fran Horne
Willam LaHiffe
Edward Finigan
Reverend Eliot Preaches at Middlesex School Chapel
Concord reports Rev Frederick M Eliot of the American Unitarian Association preached at Middlesex School chapel last Sunday at 5 o clock. Sabatino DeMao 18 Cottage Lane is improving at home following release from Massachusetts General Hospital. The Ladies Auxiliary AOH No 44 pres reports no club activities until after Lent with several April meetings planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick M. Eliot
The
American Unitarian Association
Middlesex School
Sabatino DeMao
Cottage Lane
Flolowéig
Massachusetts General Hospital
Mary A. Battles
Ladies Auxiliary
A.O.H
Concord Evening School to Close March 14
The Concord evening school for English and Citizenship wraps up with closing exercises on Thursday at 7 45 p m in the high school auditorium under Frank J Googins. Public invited. Thirteen students will receive state certificates for attendance and proficiency while others earn Concord school department cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Frank J. Googins
State Department
Concord School
Bowlers Win 1940 Mill Dam Bowling Title
Concord Snow's Pharmacy team captained by John Hayes claimed the 1940 Mill Dam bowling league title after a 2456 to 2241 victory over the K of 10 captained by John Byron. Julian Tolman posted a high five string average above 107.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Snow's Pharmacy
John Hayes
Mill Dam
John Byron
Caseys
Snows
Julian Tolman
Concord High Ball Club Prepares For Season
Concord high school baseball aims for a banner year as Howard G. Hawkes plans early practice next week if weather cooperates. Preliminary sessions start in Hunt Memorial gym with about 40 candidates including Raigh Goodnow, Jackie Flavin, and Paul Moynihan. first game set against Maynard on the 19th as part of the Patriot's Day program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Braseball
Concord High
Howard G. Hawkes
Hunt Memorial Gymnasium
Hawkes
Frank J. Googins
Raigh Goodnow
Jackie Flavin
Paul Moynihan
Firemen's Ball Set For March 25th
Fire crews from Central and West Concord stations will canvass for tickets to the Concord Firemen's Relief Association concert and ball on March 25 at the state armory. Maxwell Laurende, general chairman, promises an interesting evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
West Concord
Concord Firemen’s Relief Association
State Armory
Maxwell Laurende
Mrs Sabine Wins State Armory Badminton Title
Mrs. J. Sabine of Groton won the weekly women's badminton tournament at the state armory with 651 points. Other scores included Mrs. Benjamin L. Smith 50, Mrs. Edward B. Caiger 40, Mrs. Henry S. Thompson 33, Mrs. George Timmons 2, Mrs. R. Fulton Johnston 30, and Mrs. Alden H. Russell 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
J. Sabine
Groton
State Armory
Benjamin L. Smith
Edward B. Caiger
Henry S Thompson
George Timmins
R. Fulton Johnston
Alden H. Russell
Golgotha Show Moves to CHS High School Auditorium
Concord reports the Passion play “Golgotha” has been moved from the Trinitarian Congregational church Parish House to the high school auditorium. Two performances are planned with a matinee at 35 cents and an evening show at 8 o clock, including special prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
High ‘School
Hospital February 1940 Report and Society Note
Concord hospital releases February 1940 statistics including 33 inpatients, 18 minimum and 33 maximum daily counts, 89 admissions and 94 discharges, 276 laboratory tests, 12 accident cases with 3 auto, 9 others, and two stillbirth/infant mortality notes. Also mentions Mothers Club meeting March 25 and Rhythm Boys contest result from Tarkethall, Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imerson Hospital
Rieberi
Icadens
Fiedcatrican Ae
Concory Lodge Plans Penny Sale in April
Concory Lodge at 212.1.C.C.F. announces a Penny Sale to be held in April. The event aims to raise funds and attract community participation with discounted items and special offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concory Lodge
C.C.F
Bedford Votes 165000 for 1940 Budget
Bedford town meeting in the school auditorium voted 165000 for the 1940 budget with a tax rate reduction of one dollar. They approved streetlights in outlying districts and a police car, approved major appropriations for police, fire, health, highway, schools, snow removal, welfare, and old age assistance, and rejected purchasing the Grange Hall. A land grant for a town forest and drainage study were approved, while an airport field was referred to a three member committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Harold Wellington
Finance Board
Board of Selectmen
Elm Street
Board of Health
Water Department
Grange Hall
Alden
Alfred Webber
Hartwell Road
Frank Dodd
Stephen ‘Tackney
William Loomis
Louis’ G. Webber
William Monson
Service Held for Nellie E. Banks Acton
Funeral service held at 1 30 p m on Saturday at River Street home for Nellie Elizabeth Banks of Acton. Rev Harry B Roberts officiated with Caroline Derby singing In the Garden and Abide With Me. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery West Acton. She died at Jemerson Hospital Conclord after weeks of illness aged 65 formerly of Pawling New York and resident 52 years. Survived by sister Ann Banks. Charter member active in South Acton Congregational Church. Also notes Miss Wileen Sheehan visiting from Hopkinton during recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South “Acton
Nellie Elizabeth Banks
River Street
Harry B. Roberts
South
Congregational Church
Caroline Derby
Mount Hope
West
Acton
Miss Banks
Jemerson
Conclord
Army film shows Salvation Army work in Greater Boston
Tomorrow afternoon at the West Acton Baptist Church the colored moving pictures of The Salvation Army's activities in Greater Boston will be shown at a Woman's Missionary Society meeting. Horace A Clarke of the Army public relations staff will be the commentator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
West Acton Baptist Church
Salvation Army
Greater
Boston
The
Woman's 'Missionary Society
Horace A Clarke
Army
Bedford Woman's Club Rummage Sale Draws Town Attendance
A Bedford rummage sale organized by the Woman's Club was held in the town hall on Saturday afternoon. Chairman Mrs Lewis G Webber led a committee including Mrs John Ceresual and others while refreshments were offered by Mrs Ruth Webber and Mrs James Richardson.
Love’s One Realm Revealed in Liddy Verse
A fragment quotes Mary Baker Liddy praising love as a single race, realm, and power. The lines reflect timeless romantic sentiment. The excerpt preserves the archaic cadence and emphasizes unity through love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Iiar
Patriot's Day Celebration to Be Biggest Ever
Concord civic and parade committees outline the 19th of April celebration honoring the 16th anniversary of the Concord fight. A morning sports program at Emerson Playground includes a triangular track meet with Framingham and Maynard, potential Marlboro entry, and an annual Concord Maynard baseball game. The parade routes and line of march are set with police and town officials, followed by anti aircraft display by Boston cadets and Dr Samuel Prescott’s ride emulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Veterans
W. Percy Blodgett
Ivan D. Servais
Melvin
Veterans’ Council
Emerson Playground
Framingham
Maynard
Ralph Ward
Concord High
Marlboro High
Maynard High
Dia- Bretta A
Ok North Bridge
Emerson Ping Ground
First Corps
Boston
Samuel Prescott
A. Laurence ‘Clark
Lowell Road
State Armory
Stow
Laurel
Hubbard
Walden
Everett Streets
Larg Street
Lexington Road
Hayward
Y D Veterans Meet in Concord March Nineteenth
Y D veterans from Concord and nearby towns are invited to a meeting at the State Armory in Everett Street on March 19 at 8 pm. State Commander Austin and Major Michael Desoe seek aid from four Y D men to help form a local chapter with attendees including Thomas Manefield Fred Sullivan Everett Pierce Percy McWilliams Walter R Denniston PNC Ray Doucette National Treasurer Lea Redfield Secretary Guy Watts and Tony Columbo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. D
Concord
State Armory
Everett “Street
Austin By
Michael Desoe
Thomas Manefield
Fred . Sullivan
Everett Pierce
Percy McWilliams
Walter R. Denniston
PNC
Ray Doucette
Lea Redfield
Guy Watts
Tony
Columbo
James Potter to Join Maynard Masonic Chapter Initiation
Corinthian Lodge A F and AM met in Masonic Hall with Ronald MacKenzie presiding over degree work. The postponed debating match between Concord and Cushing Academy at Concord High will be held Wednesday afternoon with no decision given due to an agreement between teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinthian Lodge
Masonic Hall
Ronald MacKenzie
Cushing Academy
Concord High
Sudbury Voters Cut Street Light Budget
Town meeting reduces street light appropriation by 400 dollars prompting selectmen to consider removing 40 lights from the small town network. Diplomacy will be needed to keep customers satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dorothy Infield Fisher
France
Germany
Fisher
Miss Fisher
Haseen
Beame
Lawrence
Kan
Dr. Fisher
Columbia
Universh
Ohio State University
Ddlebury College
Dartmouth
Theiversity of Vermont
Ohio State
Mhwestern
Williams
Arlington
Hunchildren
Walt Disney
Paris
Lucien le 8
Judge Landis
Ates Hanley
Emerson
Pneumia
Caters
Emerson Hospital Births
Davis
Thoreau Group
Sheehan
Miss Boynton
Court of Honor
Boy Scouts
Grange
West Concord P. T. A
John Whalen
St. Bernard’s
Leonard Fowler
Mayhard
West Concord Union Church
Clarence
Nelson
Lowell
Selectmen
Hubert M. Wardwell
Burleigh L Pratt
Florida
C.hls
Sabine
Golgotha
CHS
Concerg
Mothers’ Club of Trinitarian ‘Congregational ' Church
Agnés” Olsen
John Gallagher
Richard Tomheno
Tom McKenna
Rhythm Boys
Tarkethall
Nellie E. Banks
Mary Baker Liddy
Old North Bridge
William G. Ryan
Thomas H. Mansfield
Walter P. Blodgett
William . A. Buttrick
Middlesex County
Joseph M. McElroy
Robert BE. Goodwin
Clement
Edwards
Michael’ J. Dee
Bruce Pirnie
George Manks
John GC. Anderson
Walter Avery
W.V. Drum Corps
Corpora
Ralph P. Hosmer
Odin
W.V. Arr Vicinity Council
W.V. Band
James J. Mansfeld
A. L
Middlesex County Council
A. Ll. Mitth
Ding
Alleppo Shriiers
Alleppo
Dow
John W. ‘Boynton
Foy
WE of America
Wild
Orcee Scouts of America
Aminghan
H. Whittemore Brown
Allan Kennedy
Y. D. Veterans
James Potter
L D Wilson
Order of of
Attorneys At Law
John E. Rice J. Harris McDonough Lambert H. Bigelow
Rice Bldg
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!