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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1937
Page
3
A garbled OCR excerpt poses scattered questions across topics including naval vessels like catamarans and trefoils, historical figures such as Samuel Johnson, and ancient myths such as Isis. The text threads through language quirks and undefined references, presenting a collage of curiosities without a single cohesive narrative.
A fragmented excerpt contrasts spiders with insects noting spiders are arachnids with two body segments and no wings. It references Russia an old article used in a play and mentions the Dead Sea the clover Lord Byron and Mount Everest with brief, scattered phrases and stray terms.
A jumble of quotations from Pollock Roosevelt Stokowski and the Bishop touches on labor, peace, music and civilization in a wary view of humanity. The excerpt likens the world to gunpowder and notes the danger of lunatics with torches.
A local bulletin reports a birth of a son in the North area and several community events. The ninth grade teacher Mr Octow was ill this week. A book pedal series by Mrs Lewis Wabier continues, with Ruth Walfe Puller giving a talk. An all day church meeting is noted, and Norman Hanson family moved into a new home on Hancock Street. A quilting party at Mrs Ruth Johnston’s home finished a quilt with members contributing books of chances to raise funds. Refreshments were served as the gathering drew to a close.
The event runs from eight to nine with dancing starting at nine. Refreshments are served at intermission and the sponsors promise top quality food. Committee members include Chief Harry Tuttle as chairman and Robert M. Prentiss as cochair.
Notice states loss of book number 0658 titled Middlesex Angulation for Es Livings by J. W. Ballou Asst. dated March 23 1937. Legal notice requests evidence and claims under applicable law.
Concord notes the Cardinals aim to join the New England or state league and field a capable lineup. Manager Johnny Bahe and captain Babe Mene handle infield and catching duties with Aaron Williams and Gene Callahan among solid outfield options as Archie Barrett Gilman and others audition for key spots.
Charles Lombardo of West Concord traveled to Northampton yesterday to bring his daughter Marie home for Easter vacation. He was accompanied by Harry Carroll also of West Concord.
Dr Charles H Tozier spoke to a large Sudbury audience including guests from Concord Wayland Marlboro and Framingham. Proceeds benefit the public health nursing fund. The Sudbury Garden Club plans a March 29 meeting in Town Hall selectmen's rooms with Mrs James Geehan of Wramingham speaking.
A concert program lists an extensive sequence of pieces and performances including a Golden Magnet overture a trumpet solo at Downing violin and viola solos piano tango Jealousie a baritone solo One Palka and a range of instrumental numbers. The orchestra features William Wheeler Florence Jene Mary Lamb and others with J Ver Merrill and Joseph Bartolo Paine directing. Patrons and patronsesses are named along with several households and dignitaries.
Co H of the Concord Artillery schedules its annual Patriots Day dance at the State Armory on April 19 to celebrate the Concord Fight anniversary. Lieut Otis M Whitney directs arrangements and tickets are available from any Co H member.
Representative Otis M. Whitney urged local control of billboard locations in a General Court speech. He cited endorsement by Middlesex County Selectmen and predicted passage unlikely this year but support broader billboard regulation routes in the future.
Austin D. MacRae and Everett Thorpe attended a sales convention at the Kenmore Hotel last week. The event showcased a new directives vent and off burning vent van company with demonstrations in the Crystal Ballroom. Lambheon received an agency, and the senior figures already handle a department at Eugene Jr. cottage on Sudbury.
Maurice McWalter passes the bar exam, becoming a newly admitted lawyer. Officials announce the result as students await other results from the examination.
Radcliffe College recognizes Miss Ann Hoar Tracy of Goncard as a senior with high honor rating for the semester's work. The unnamed activity and context suggest academic achievement among top students.
The first open meeting of Concord Home Industries drew about a hundred attendees on a March 24 in the District Court room at Town Hall. Rev Otto Rafos introduced the venture, noting handicrafts' cultural and economic value amid plans for Norwegian Italian Colonial and Miscellaneous work and a diverse committee led by Sidney Coolidge.
Representative Whitney frames a middle ground in veteran preference for civil service listings. The plan would grant a five percent preference to veterans who pass examinations, easing the current 70 percent over non veterans and addressing Representative Ashe’s removal proposal.
Bruce Simonds, pianist from Yale University School of Music, won the final recital of the season held yesterday afternoon at Concord Academy gymnasium at four o'clock. The program highlighted works by Russian composers, showcasing a strong student field and notable performances.
In Concord a storefront dispute or discussion surfaced involving Beardsell and Sorwin-Aeeions reprache tether as color scheme work drew attention. The brief exchange touched on presentation details and storefront appearance.
Mrs. W P Beer and Mrs fin compete for Mire tion prize in a local event. results mention multiple participants and a focus on awards.
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs T Mott Shaw among a group, with garbled phrases referencing items likes films and movies. No clear event, place, date, or outcome is readable from the fragment.
The speaker outlines two main cancer causes and notes progress in treatment, including radiation. Concord Hospital credited for early cancer work and $3000 donated to the Boston Dispensary. He urges joining the American Cancer Society, supporting war-time cancer efforts, and spreading a slogan about cures.
Funeral services for Abby Brown were held Tuesday afternoon at Trinity Church with Rector Charles Russell Peck officiating. Interment followed at Hollow Cemetery. Surviving relatives listed include G Walter Viatle of Concord, Arthur Brown Keiy of Lowell, Harry R Worthley of Cambridge, Mrs Ethel Brown Ross of Concord, and Mrs Piper Brown of 62 Concord New Hampshire. Many friends and associates mourn the loss.
A fragment from the planning board notes indicates discussion of a single proposal entering review. Details are limited in the OCR snippet. The item may concern zoning adjustments or site plans, but specifics are unreadable.
In a Lamb production audience saw a dramatic scene where a speaker declares defiance despite assumed death. Mediation delays caused omissions during the courtroom segment, yet the portrayal remained vivid and the cast delivered strong performances.
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