17 May 1939
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1939
Page
1
A fragmentary tribute to early television and cinema figures notes John Logie Baird Allen Brandt and Du Mont pioneers in tube tech and broadcasting history. It references Ward Starling and rough security details around royalty and U S public figures with scattered biographical glimpses.
About 300 of 425 Maynard High students walked out at recess protesting the dismissal of English teacher Reynolds and demanding reinstatement. A petition with nearly 400 signatures was filed with the school committee. Superintendent King urged parents to send students back to classes.
The Sudbury committee seeks the names and addresses of early settlers to invite for a local celebration. Submit names to Hilda A. Whitney, South Sudbury, Mass, secretary to the committees, with contact details as soon as possible. CALL FOR BIDS Transportation contracts for school children hearing bids by 7 pm May 29.
The Bedford Parent Teacher Association annual meeting was held in the school auditorium. Mrs Duncan Whittaker was elected president with Mrs Leake as vice president, Miss Margaret Edward as secretary, Mrs Qua as treasurer, and Mrs Edward Pike as auditor.
More than 100 former presidents from 28 clubs gathered Monday at K of C hall for the 11th district Past Presidents Association meeting. A luncheon followed by a program featured remarks by Mrs. Harvey Greenwood of Clinton and presentations by Moa Clayton Stevens and Mrs. Arthur Curtin. Two plays by Maynard Men's Club members were presented, and the event was organized by Mrs. William McGerry, Mrs. John Bellows, and Mrs. W. X. Macurda.
Fragmentary quotation notes a discussion on enactment and publication. The loss of context leaves unclear who speaks, the exact act, or the publication status, creating uncertainty about the legal or historical meaning.
Private funeral services were held at the home of the daughter Parker Oviatt on Saturday afternoon. The deceased was the daughter of Mrs. Nicholaa Hunt and belonged to the Hunt family, with details of the planeer tamfiles ury unclear in the text.
A two act comedy titled Dress Rehe is presented Monday and Tuesday evenings in New York. Pauline Connors and Janet Johnny’s fiancée Dp Helen Bane star alongside Walter and Hattie, with John Boyle as the theatre greaser collecting rent. The Brickwater College Green Club forms a male cast, and the play delivers riotous laughter from start to finish, prompting a second viewing by many patrons.
Middlesex School defeated Concord High 4 to 1 at Emerson Playground. Middlesex benefited from four Concord errors and eight walks, scoring two runs in the first and two in the seventh while Concord’s lone run came in the fifth. Roth aides were held to hits.
A Concord citizens group has formed to advance civic recreation and facilities. Officers elected include Mrs Elizabeth Reeves president and Edward Loughlin vice president, with a council of members to guide indoor and outdoor activities and coordinate with town committees and private groups. The council aims to operate as a single hub and sponsors tournaments and morning programs.
Middlesex School crews outrowed Noble and Greenough in a mile race at Concord. The Varsity boat won in 2 minutes 40 seconds with Trousedale at bow and Hutchinaoh stroke. Noble and Greenough took second in 2 minutes 47 seconds with Mason at bow and Richardson stroke.
The Girl Scout Council considers vacations for fifteen Concord scouts whose finances limit travel. They aim to send these girls to a camp via extra resources and subscriptions to support the effort.
A Massachusetts nonprofit group seeks to buy Concord’s Old Manse from private owners to preserve it for public benefit. The deal would include the house land and furnishings except specific items, with a nominal admin fee and future upkeep by the Trust. Donations are being gathered through a local committee and Middlesex Institution for Savings to reach the fair market price.
Brookhr Mra Sidney BR Mc Cleary Mra Howard P Case Mre John W Taylor and Mere James P Rit appear in the docket as involved parties in a pending matter. The listing shows multiple individuals with abbreviated or corrupted names connected to the case.
Fragments indicate weather conditions damaged crops including strawberries and other produce across several locations. Mentions Lexington and Skanne with possible impacts on harvests and yields. Further details unclear due to OCR errors.
Concord Players present a Dorothy L. Sayers style whodunit, Dianen's Honeymoon, in a busy amateur production at the Veterans Building. Cast includes My. Puffett, Kenneth Reynolds, Charles W Farnworth, Harriet Franses, Lord Peter Wimsey, Frank Crutchley, Mrs Ruddle, Misa Twitterton and many others. plot follows a jewel theft and murder as Inspector Bunter investigates alibis and motives.
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