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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1940
Page
4
The Concord Enterprise lists editorial office details in Concord Massachusetts and advertising rates. Notes include second class matter 1903, post office enrollment, and price per inch for new and continued insertions. Publisher weekly on Wednesday at 1.50 and 0.75 for second insertion.
The M British Imperial fence opening coincides with Guatemala withdrawing from the League of Nations. Officials report shifting alliances and a notable change in regional diplomacy.
The article notes the call of the Rev Edwin van Etten to succeed the late Dean Rousmaniere at St Pauls Boston with praise for his vigor of speech, liberal views, and broad cultural background. It mentions his past work at Amherst College and Pittsburgh church decorations, highlighting his readiness to bring freshness to the Cathedral Church while honoring its traditions.
Merton Sanborn led Concord with 14 points earning first in the 100 220 and high jump as the Wardmen swept their third meet of the season at Emerson Playground beating Leominster 48 to 24. Don MacRae faced disqualification for a bump in the quarter. Billy Ambrose added wins in the 880 and mile with Barry Higgins third in the batter. Joe Macone second in 220 and broad jump while Leonard Holden took a second in the half. Billy LaHift placed third in 100 and second in the quarter.
Acton Michael G Hayes died Friday morning at Palmer Memorial Hospital in his 60s after two weeks as a patient. He farmed public service as a rural mail carrier and earlier taught at the Reformatory in West Concord. Survived by wife daughter son and three grandchildren, services conducted at his Great Road home and at Help of Christians Church. Burial in St Bernard's Concord.
Marlboro High School track hosts Maynard High at Ward Park Friday in a close anticipated clash. Marlboro, resting captain John Tobin, edged Wayside Inn Trade School 46 to 35 in a practice meet at Ward Park. Tobin, a season leader, won the 100 220 and 440 yard dashes in a recent Framingham meet.
A New York Foundation with headquarters on Fourth Avenue appeals for funds to aid homeless children made orphans by poverty, imprisonment, or death of parents. The effort aims to give these refugees a democratic start and shape future American citizens.
Maynard high diamond teams move into a busy five game stretch. They face Winchester in a Middlesex League clash on the sunlit diamond this afternoon. Reading visits Reading High field Friday in a Middlesex League game. A Saturday Middlesex League bout with Concord at Crowe Park follows. Lexington comes to Crowe Park next Tuesday for revenge after an early loss. A return game at Milford against Midland League leaders ends the week as they chase a Steeves led squad.
The Boston Her son Company and electrical dealers promote new electric ranges with advanced styling and efficiency. They claim electric cookery will soon be widely accepted alongside refrigeration, driven by price competitiveness and public demand. The manufacturers guarantee easy electric cooking and emphasize speed cleanliness and economy.
Maynard like Dr D McCormick of St Francis Xavier University Antigonish Nova Scotia will address the public at the K of C hall Monday night at 7 30 on The Cooperative Movement He will discuss how co operative systems revived hope for poor workers in the Maritime Provinces and will answer questions He is a renowned authority on the movement and may discuss applying Maritime Province solutions to other problems
Eighty two children received their first inoculation at the annual Diphtheria Immunization Clinic conducted by the Board of Health in the Health Centre yesterday afternoon. Dr Edward J Flaherty directed with Miss Edith Foster school nurse and Miss Mary L Ward public health nurse assisting. The next session will be held at the Health Centre from three to five o clock next Tuesday afternoon with the same staff in charge.
A controversial study argues imitation drives creativity, prompting scholars to revisit originality standards. Critics warn the claim risks undervaluing unique authorship while supporters cite cross-cultural influence and collaborative innovation behind breakthroughs.
Jack and Bishop Toms, Iowa City area students, wake at 3 45 each morning to run a dairy milk route. They milk cows load insulated trucks and drive to Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids to Iowa City, studying on the Interurban between chores. They work six hours forty five minutes less sleep, earning six dollars a day for the route.
London report on postwar rush to revive bullet proof fuel tanks for aircraft. The air ministry evaluated rubber overcoats and tank designs to seal bullet holes, reduce fire, and spread damage. Experimental tanks featured a thin steel shell, a rigid frame, and baffles to limit lancing through rivets and angles.
SAN FELIPE Venezuela a model prison recently opened featuring adjoining baths and free air circulation playgrounds orchards and space for a vegetable garden The 9000 population city pursues rehabilitation of criminals under Governor Luis Felipe Lopez of Yaracuy The prison is Venezuela s first of its kind and will be studied by penology researchers for its effects on prisoners.
London based observer Claude Baker Gable records deaths of people aged 90 and over. He reports Canada and Ireland show the strongest presence of nonagenarians. He compiles daily entries in a small black book and publishes a yearly digest in the Times.
Mrs. Sarah Sadowsky aged 55 collapsed and died while dancing at the wedding reception of two friends in Pittsburgh after returning to join the celebration following the ceremony.
Tulsa sign reads Sizzling Steaks Air Conditioned, featured under a wind blown banner. The caption notes a novelty ad aspect with a humorous emphasis on comfort inside despite gusty weather.
A brief notice highlights Frences Willard advocating the Golden Rule as the key to ushering in an Age of Gol. It underscores a moral philosophy as the lead idea for future societal progress.
Jayward Andrew Zam Pere III, noted distance runner who won in 1935 and placed second in 1937, has entered the 12th annual six mile road race of the Finnish American League set for May 26. A strong field is expected from eastern clubs as entries pour in. The program also includes a two mile cross country race at Fort Pond Littleton and a National Band concert after the main event. The organizing committee includes George A Hekkala Edite Laurila John Nokelainee and George Luosala with others listed among supporters.
A testimonial dinner for Chamberlain Jr of Lin Street was hosted at the Marlboro Club last evening. About thirty five guests attended the steak dinner and presented the honoree with a token of appreciation.
A man on Nashoba Apple Belt sustained injuries requiring stitches and drove his automobile to the hospital where X rays were taken. He is under treatment by Dr. A. E. LeMarbre.
After the dinner the group hosted a social evening with impromptu entertainment enjoyed by the guests.
Danford J B Tyler and others on the Marlboro-Richard board of trade nominating committee describe a member from 201 Lakeside Avenue who fell 15 feet into an intake dam pit. He sustained serious injuries while David Johnson of Chelsea received abrasions and contusions and was treated at hospital. The incident occurred Monday as Day reports reporting juror duties in Worcester.
The town plans the first AMA cycle race sponsored by Ente and sanctioned by the Al Bicycle League of Ameri. The event starts at 4 pm on Maple Street in front of the Elks Home with racers from several areas anticipated to compete.
A silver tea is to be held from 2 to 4 this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Borden Schrader on Street for the benefit of Post W V F W Auxiliary conv fund. Attendees include Hart Harris Jr and Miss Alvera Sch Needham who married Sunday. Lawrence Misener visited friends in Wellesley yesterday.
The fragment notes a visitor at the home of rents belonging to Mr and Mrs Carlie Son on Linden Street. It mentions Mr and Mrs Milton and family in a visit context with incomplete details.
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