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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1940
Page
4
Public notice fragment shows newspapering details for GGN Cord Enterprise with post office classification as second class matter in Concord Massachusetts under the 1879 act. Editor Rudolph Currier and address Main Street Concord. Advertising rates appear and weekly publication scheduled Wednesdays.
A garbled OCR fragment references diverse items including May 7 1915 Lusitania, Admiral von Ken, Kentucky Derby 1937, Minnesota admission to the Union 1858, and a British queen crowned in 1997, with unclear connections and missing context.
A call for national effort to guide youth through civic and charitable action. Leaders urge schools and communities to involve children in aiding refugees and supporting democracy. The Children Crusade program invites pennies and acts of service from youth to aid America’s vulnerable.
Isabella L Kee Bresse and Victor J Milewski wed Sunday at 2 pm at St Casimir’s Church. Rev William F Maciaszek officiated. Attendants were Mr and Mrs John Frawley. The bride wore a gray suit with pink accessories and orchid corsage. matron of honor wore navy blue with powder blue accessories and American beauty roses. Reception followed at the groom’s home 15 Sidbury. They plan to reside at 112 Great Road Maynard after a trip to the White Mountains and Canada. Both graduates of Maynard High School, class of 1986 and 1937, respectively.
Concord notes report of F Dougan a janitor at town house released resting at Riverside Avenue after major operation. Junior high dance at school auditorium with Eddie DavIs orchestra. Red Cross meet May 21 at First Parish vestry. new member invited. A baby born to Mr and Mrs Megd on April 17. Mrs Herbert Hosmer leaves for Washington to preside Round Table Red Cross meeting. Mr Weygeant, Brookline track coach, remembered as Concord era standout. Frank Machaj leaves as Ipswich police chief. Fire training talk at Central Fire Station by Captain Richardey. Jermey to visit twice monthly. Open house at Emerson Hospital for National Hospital Day. Mansfield Post meeting and memorial service held.
Mrs Lulu Si Clark returns from Florida to Main street Acton. Mrs Virginia Donovan and Miss Rose Fitzpatrick move from Clark home to Sudbury. Mr and Mrs Claudesman visit son Otis Reed in Prospect street over Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Dugan welcome a son at Emerson Hospital. Mrs Dugan is Bertha Rawitser of Acton. Mother and son improving at Roberts. Mr and Mrs John announce birth at Sepate Hospital. Dr Dean Tatts College Medford to preach Mother’s Day.
Maynard Country Club Four Ball team defeated Westboro 9 to 3 in a Bay State League game at Maynard Sunday. It was Maynard’s second win. Wildwood of Natick fell in the opener. Maynard meets George Wright Club at Hyde Park next Sunday, a pivotal match for the lead. Team includes Bill Croft captain Stan Wasuik Harold Sampson Henry Thompson Robert McGeoch Dan Cummings J Ashby and William O’Brien with Vance Doyle reporting course condition and rising turnout.
Maynard native David P LeMoine aged 84 died at his daughter Eva Byler’s home 289 Washington Street Lynn on Friday May 3rd. A spinner at Assabet Mills he lived in Lynn last six years after 60 years in Maynard. Survived by two daughters Eva Byler and Rose Redveres of Lynch and five sons David Lowell Joseph Acton Edward Frederick Herbert of Maynard. Funeral held Monday with requiem at St Mary’s Lynn and burial in St Bridget’s Maynard family lot.
Maynard resident and respected Finnish affairs advocate Aili Hermanson died after a long illness at 67 Butler Avenue. In her 49th year, she came from Lowell to Maynard 20 years ago and leaves her husband William Hermanson and daughter Mrs Aili Freeman of this town. Funeral services were held at her home with Rev. George Koponhen of the Finnish Congregational Church, burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Flowers expressed family and neighbor sympathy.
The Board of Selectmen reports that effective May 6 all WPA work in Concord will be curtailed. Twenty eight employees under supervisor Charles Knowles will be without work. The board seeks a hearing to explore possible future projects.
Murray Peppard of Maynard Massachusetts is among five New England students honored at Yale University with William L Kingsley prizes in English literature and William J Garland scholarships. Recipients include Murray B Maynard for Kingsley award, Donald H Cowles of Brighton for Garland scholarship, and Richard Waterbury of Connecticut in forestry among others.
The Town House Health Rooms host grade one screening on September 9 and 16 after 3 pm to assess children entering school. Parents may have their child examined, obtain a Physical Record Card from the School Nurse, and return it by May 16. Mary A. Doyle urges vaccination against smallpox and cooperation with the school nurses.
A Richardson recently back from Florida greets friends in town. He stayed with Mrs. William Driscoll and the Bursaws who run a hotel in the south. He notes many Acton residents wintering in Florida.
Mrs Sidney Durkee formerly Agnes Butler, surprised at a post-nuptial shower hosted by her sister Mrs Carl Freeman in West Acton. Friends from Acton Maynard Waltham Concord Lincoln and Ayer attended. The couple recently celebrated a month old marriage and both were present.
An unreadable clipping references West Acton Ay Gelt and Arlington trunks and a crate. The fragment hints at a shipment or construction item but lacks coherent details or dates to define its purpose or outcome.
Maynard high school baseball takes the field this afternoon as the team eyes the Middlesex League title. The squad, touted by many to win, sits atop the league standings and travels next Wednesday to Worcester for a key noon game. The lineup features veteran players and the orange and black colors shine in Crowe Park.
Maynard high school track and field agents performed well at Belmont High Athletic Field during the Middlesex Track Meet. Belmont claimed the team title for the eighth time with notable local results including Frank Crowley winning the freshmen 100 yard dash and Tom Foley sharing in high jump gold while Tom Foley also starred in the 100 yard dash. Fred Lavella led the freshmen in the shot put with a 144 inch result and Walls placed fourth in the quarter mile.
Middlesex school nine defeated a local private school 6-2 to notch its third consecutive win of the season. Pitching honors were shared by Morgan and Stanton, who have been dominant all season as Middlesex improves to 3-2. A later game with Taylor was postponed by rain.
West Acton Woman's Club members gathered for their annual May luncheon at the Groton Inn on May 6. The program featured Mrs Mary Laffin directing, with Mrs Ethel King and Mrs Marjorie Flint in men's costumes and Shirley Beach and Mrs Jane Reig as women, performing nostalgic acts. The group enjoyed singing and dancing to Boomps a Daisy, followed by Katherine Kinsley’s songs. Members toured the Colonial Inn exhibit in Concord and noted hook rug classes held all winter. Club year tickets are with treasurer Mrs Leland Howe.
A former city resident Marlboro James J plans to run as a candidate following the annual convention held in Concord New Hampshire on July 12. The event featured discussions in the open vice department.
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