05 May 1938
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1938
Page
1
fragmented OCR notes describe shifting Franco Soviet relations and a sharp policy debate. mentions ambassadors and political figures, the Japan fascism issue, and a 58 year old military leader linked to a coup, with references to Chautemps and authoritarian strains.
Under director J Joseph Bartolomeo the Concord Community Orchestra presented a varied program. Soloists Claire Kent and Anne impressed as they conveyed the music’s color and emotion. The selections included Sibelius Valse Triste, Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 6, Viennese waltzes and Beethoven Turkish March with notably fine performances from the strings and winds.
Concord Massachusetts House last week refused to approve a bill to transfer inmates over 30 years from the State prison to the West Concord Reformatory. Veterans at the reformatory teach younger prisoners, while reform efforts drew criticism over crowded conditions at the State prison. Commissioner Arthur T. Lyman backed the plan as Representative William A. Oat led prison committee claims. The debate centered on crime risk and age of offenders, noting current dangers from younger gangsters rather than veteran criminals.
The Concord First Parish Church holds annual parish and society meetings in the Vestry after a dinner led by Mrs. G Edgarton and Miss Pree Alexander. Officers elected for the coming year include John F Whipple as moderator Elmer K Joslin and Alexander Peters as members of the committee for three.
Fragmentary notice indicates a bridge party set for May 13 with 18 interested parties and planning details unclear.
Bedford Mr and Mrs William J Beecy of Goncora road celebrated their twentieth anniversary on April 29 with a dinner and dance at the Town Hall. About sixty friends attended from Somerville Cambridge Jamaica Plain Medford Arlington Lowell Malden and Boston. The couple, married April 29 1913, have seven children and are active in town affairs.
This week Boston announced debutantes for the upcoming season. From Concord appear Lydia B Cobb daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Cobb Mary Holyoke Cochran daughter of Mr and Mrs Moncrieff Cochran Kate Loring daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles G Loring Barbara V Scheuler daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles F Scheuler Frances Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs George R Walker.
Prominent Concord citizens form a Citizens' Committee for the Nation Army to aid the Army's work. They pledge generous support while Lieutenant Colonel Donald McMillan thanks the committee and lauds the public spirit as central to American idealism.
Emerson Hospital announces National Hospital Day on Thursday May twelfth inviting locals to visit the hospital from four to six pm at the Nurses Home. Refreshments will be served and a donors list includes Mrs Newall Garfield Mrs Robert Bodwin Mrs Sherman Hoar and others with committee members named for arrangements.
Champion writainiess ski jumper Spike Olsen and Eastern Professional ict Association president Mikkelsen visited with Concord Strand 18 GUEST Leif Nand and Odd Overgaard at the D Company in Wisconsin.
Concord High triumphed over Winchester 43 to 34 in a relay filled meet at Winchester. Stars Berkied and Sheehan led with multiple first places including the 100 yard dash 220 yard dash mile and other events as Concord claimed two consecutive wins under coach Cook.
Concord High boys tennis, after a shortened season at Reading yesterday, faces seven more matches. Two events are canceled: May 20 at Marlboro and May 24 at Leominster, with remaining dates listed including June 1 at Win, June 3 at Leominster, June 8 at Lexington.
Concord High School track coach and faculty manager announces completion of outdoor spring schedule with five meets remaining. The schedule includes dates in May with competitions at various locations and times.
Timothy Hennessey of Prospect Street reported an elderly farm employee Carl Halstrom, age 80, found in serious condition in the barn at Nelson Tentey Avenue in Concord Massachusetts. Chief Michael J. who found the injured man arranged removal to the hospital.
The Sunday event at Concord Country Club featured the Kickers Handicap with players competing for top honors. Details on winners or scores are not fully provided in the fragment.
Three prisoners indicted Monday by the Middlesex County Grand Jury for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on guard William Seatle and for attempting to escape from the reform school. The trio include Robert De Kyadurier, 21, of arrest, a loester, and Samuel P. Jackson, 24, of uneeine arte ae.
The ceremony was held at St Bernard's Church with Rev William H Fingiek officiating. Attended by the groom's brother and his sister and Mrs Fred J Loftus. Mr and Mrs Loftus are now at home at 126 Willam street after their wedding trip.
Concord residents and surrounding towns are urged to donate rummage items for a hospital benefit. The sale opens at 10 a.m. at the State Armory on Everett Street and runs all day until sold out. Donations may be left at the armory or arranged for pickup by Friday May 13.
A Friday dog vaccination clinic is set for the Roads and Bridges Department garage on Everett street and the West Concord Fire Station. Hours run from 1 to 5 PM. All dogs must be restrained as ordered by the Health Board.
Funeral services are planned for Hollis Blake, a retired resident, to be held at 11 o clock on the 27th at 8 Main Street. The notice mentions the deceased and family details in a brief obituary segment.
Miss Brooks served as brides maid at a Saturday afternoon ceremony held in the First Parish church in Milton. The couple were Miss Lucy Bowditch and George T. of Hast Pepperell and Bos.
Led by co captain Het ty Berlied Concord High's track team overwhelmed visiting Wellesley High with a 61 020 victory as they extended their consecutive winning streak. Berlied won multiple events including pole vault and high jump, with Sheehan of Concord and Ambrose of Concord also placing strong in distance races.
Concord-Mise Anne 1ier among models at Harvard Lampoon Fashion Show to End All Fashion Shows. The display featured summer dresses and sportswear including a roller skating costume and a bathing suit burlesque, as twelve undergraduates from the magazine staff performed.
Concord-Frea. A. Tower on Main Street reported an official maximum of 89 degrees at 4 30 P M Thursday, matching the warmest April day in 47 years at the local Weather Bureau station. The entry notes April's unusually warm days and mentions early market asparagus.
Concord defeats Lexington 9 3 in a one sided baseball game. Key contributors include Concord players Tan Yin and Bey Ey who drove in runs with strong hitting while Lexington struggled at the plate. Pitching limited the opposition as Waldrotp and Wild pitches hampered Lexington throughout the contest.
A public Court of Honor for Troop 3% of the Boy Scouts of America will be held at Harvey Wheeler School hall West Concord on Friday at 8 o clock. Scouters from Sachem Council towns are expected to attend. Various awards will be given including Life Scout. Demonstrations will feature a commission of ache presenting awards and delivering the principal address.
Odell Shepard wrote Pedlar's Progress the Life of Bronson Alcott, a Concord resident, which Little, Brown & Co published. It was named this week as one of two recipients of the $1,000 away award for the most distinguished American biography.
A fragment references a celebration in West Concord tied to a figure named Bigot McCartin and an event labeled as eight. The readable text is sparse, offering no clear date or outcome.
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