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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1941
Page
2
Fragmentary notes recall Lemuel F. Parton and a Greek army chief of staff amid wartime context. The text mentions a Lockheed plane, a hypothetical downed aircraft, and a trajectory of public figures through 1933. It hints at political shifts and personal histories shaping a midcentury milieu.
Frank Bell introduces a free lecture on Christian Science under The First Church of Christ Scientist Boston. The talk covers healing through divine Love, Mary Baker Eddy’s discovery, and the Church Board of Lectureship’s role. Full text to be printed on page 6.
The Screech Owl announces the Maynard High Freshman class publication issue to be released tomorrow. It highlights a Dramatic Exhibit The Haunted Horse with a production by the school thespians on May 7 and 8 at the Abditeriuth with cast photos and a From Here to Hollywood feature. Officers include Arthur Seage president Alice Brown vice president Sirkka Koskinen secretary Barbara Murphy treasurer. The event includes a tea and the class movie fans will attend as guests of the Peoples Theatre. Copies will be sold at Ledgard News with Lesage editor in chief Reynolds advisor to the publication.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss ways and means of Vee Eee and social topics. The readable text hints at artistic aims and commentary but provides no clear events or names to anchor a full summary.
Miss Virginia Elims of Sudbury served as maid of honor in a Sudbury wedding held at the White Millas Virginia House. The bride, Miss Doneld Bowry, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bowry of Northampton, was escorted by her brother as groom’s party included ushers from Northemerton. A reception at Wayside Inn followed the ceremony with about 50 guests before a two week southern honeymoon. The couple plan to live near Sudbury after the wedding.
The Sudbury Red Cross committee led by Mrs Eaton and partners asks for knitted garments and hospital gowns. They plan to ship the first batch including women's dresses layettes and boys items to support wartime care programs.
West Acton and Medford players received top honors at the monthly American Whist event held Thursday. First prize went to Daa gon of Medford for the month, with Helen Croft of Maynard winning the West Acton prize. Other door prizes included Baddy Maloney Arlington and Mrs PT SC Laffin among others.
OLEE CLUB Foro 70 VOCALISTS feature a local music club night with a lineup of performers and attendees. The fragment notes names and crowd energy, reflecting a lively cultural scene despite unclear details.
An explosion at the Whiertéan Powder Company pin near WMG Priday damaged a wheel mill and injured a worker. The blast, felt at least fifteen miles, followed a previous February 27 mill explosion that killed two workers. The American Powder Company operates a large gunpowder plant supplying nations and Britain. Police Chief Michael Poley and troopers coordinated a response with state officials notified.
eejee Hunt Wilson road male died Monday afternoon after weeks of illness. Born in Smiths Cove Nova Scotia November 14 1861 he moved to Bedford nearly 32 years ago and was a retired builder of Everett. Survived by wife Eliza M Gole of Prince Edward Island and two daughters Mrs Glerola Roman New York Mrs Gladys Groswell and two sons Alonzo F Dorchester and Charles E Bedford seven grandchildren. Services Thursday at 2 pm Marshall Memorial Chapel Pennington conducted by Rev. Wrank WwW. Thompson. Interment Shawsbeen cemetery.
The American Legion held regular gatherings to recruit World War veterans for national defense work. Veterans may register with Commander Benjamin Grier or Angus Hanson. Auxiliary officers Mrs. Dieres Fobin and others attended a Maynard Legion Auxiliary meeting in Medford. Sons of the Legion announce a regular meeting on Tuesday April 1 with open charter membership.
Two educational motion pictures will be shown on Saturday evening at 7 20 in the Acton High School auditorium. Pupils are invited as guests of the Acton Parent-Teacher Association, sponsored by Mr and Mrs William Rimbach of Acton Center.
Maynard presents guest artist Mrs. Hagel Cock with accompanist Glan Glan. Ark Glee Club, led by Frank Holland, showcases a history of choral triumphs and aims to promote good music in Brooklyn. Associate members receive concert tickets for $1.50. all music lovers invited.
Young Republican unit of Maynard elected delegates Richard D. Elson Murray MacKenzie Harold F. Nordberg William J. Bain and William V Hansen with Homer… Mann Reginald Jones Roy Marden Warren Jounsen as alternates at Town House meeting. Delegates will attend Cambridge event Saturday at Cartabridge Club. Smoker planned for Friday April 28 at Odd Fellows hall. invites extended to local youth.
Cram chairs a drive urging Acton residents to donate to the Salvation Army to support a local emergency fund. Funds raised will be returned to the community through relief for urgent needs and charitable efforts in the town.
Leonard Dock, longtime resident of West Concord, died suddenly last Saturday while being moved from his home to Henderson Hospital on a stretcher. A former Marboro resident, he was active in Masonic circles and lived with his daughter at 26 Highland Street for two years. He is survived by two brothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Summer Gage Funeral Home in Mayrio and burial followed.
Maynard and Mrs Robert Ry Wilson of Petersham observed their 25th anniversary on a Saturday at home for her sister Mrs Arthur Johnson in Maynard. Guests from Athol and nearby towns presented a silver purse. The couple have two sons Herbert and Howard and a daughter Dorothy. Mrs Wilson attends the Athol Baptist Church.
The Health Board plans immunization clinics for Sudbury preschool and school children. Children who received three inoculations last year should get the Shick test this year to check for resistance. The most dangerous ages are six months to school age, with about four in ten susceptible. Clinics to begin at Phxterh on March 26 at 10 o clock, then April 0 and May 7. The Shick test was given March 24.
Town officers announce the reappointment of department heads for the coming year. V Kelley is named superintendent as part of the selectmen's actions to set local administration.
Town meeting Monday night discussed forming an independent civic committee to advise officials and residents. Selectmen aim to reduce influence on action, seek funds from the Chamber of Commerce and Maynard committee, and plan a April 7 meeting to nominate officers while surveying bylaws and parking issues.
Miss Helen Cretey, a freshman at Sage College in Troy, has returned home to West Acton for a period of rest and recuperation. The report notes her ongoing studies and plans to resume courses after the break.
Fragmented reader text mentions Sudbury Center students grades six to eight attending a November event. Details about the venue and exact activities are unclear but imply a school news blurb about student participation and a cost mention of 3.90.
Mrs. CartecB Tittle of Acton died Thursday at Peters on Hospital Cane Paughter of Moses Demery Lot Acton former general store operator served many years at Ske kett's Lake Erie Silas nett commanded a company at Ben sington and was present at the capture of goyne Captain Daniel Tittle led the family line Scot famous Davis wards for years Center Congregational Church charter member of Center Garden Ohio Woman's Club survived by daughter Walter M Cook of South Hiteeons Manhattan William George Putte ry weton six grandchildren services held at 2:80 pm at the Center Congregational Church with Lyne P Townsend of ed Ben Tredden of Home Assisted care.
A funeral service for Isabelle Md Wildey was held morning at Martin funeral parlors on street. The event followed prior arrangements and tributes from family and friends.
In Sudbury, a local sewing event organized for Red Cross relief aims to mobilize volunteers. The gathering seeks fabric donations and completed garments to support ongoing aid efforts.
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