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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1938
Page
2
The report notes a boys and girls event at Lekington with Coach Albert C. Godcord unable to attend. Baseball and tennis results include Belmont and Winchester facing off next week. Leominster and Leominster morning games are on the schedule with Tuesday action expected next week.
A community walk along Watabrook road was led by Mrs. Thomas L. Sanborn and G. We, with Golowial in Lonre. The event preceded a town meeting on the governor Hartey budget proposal for 76,000 in state appropriations. West Concord Cardinals will face Maynard at Stow High School. Women’s Christian Temperance meetings and a social at the Ritz highlighted local activity.
A fragmentary estate notice references Waldo JP and Lapham reporting during the week, detailing a property on a road in Neord to Finn and Margaret G. It notes a cottage with rooms, an old oven, original paneling, and usual fittings, awaiting summer work for occupancy.
A Federal Red Cross headquarters appeal urges subscriptions to aid suffering civilians in China. The United States president asked for a fund of 1000 dollars to be raised by the American Red Cross for relief, with Concord Chapter expected to contribute. Contributions may be sent to Chapter treasurer Mes. Rodney Ei. Pratt at 168 West Condon Avenue.
A fragmented description recalls a longstanding tenth mile event with a piston motion rhythm and streamlined machinery imagery. Originating in 1929 from a local group, the race grew into a regional classic attracting eastern seaboard participants.
A public parade in Washington drew thousands of attendees as a school event aimed at highlighting funding and enrollment changes. Organizers noted a near record turnout while officials discussed policy shifts affecting local schools.
The Maynard district Young Republican Club held its monthly meeting at Odd Fellows Hall with District Attorney White M. McClusky and Wallace Stearns of Boston addressing members. They lauded Bishop of Middlesex County and urged Republican unity as the party aims to energize activity through 1938 including picnics, sail, rallies, and social events.
Concord and Carlisle groups sponsor a fundraising event featuring a color newsreel about a 600 mile fishing trip to Rainbow River. The program includes a newsreel by Martin Bovey and a screening of the film Ruiner er on Friday evening at the Veterans building.
A Middlesex County Council of the American Legion Auxiliary meets May 28 at North Reading First to present a caucus at 11 30 a.m. and luncheon at 1 p.m. The regular session follows at 2 p.m. Memorial Mass is planned for May 29 at St Bernard’s Church. The previous Auxiliary whist party was well attended and successful.
Lambrett of 174 Commonwealth Avenue Weet Concord will receive high scholastics honors at the United States Diesel Engineering School in Boston. The graduation exercises occur Thursday evening May 26 at 8 in Preston High School auditorium with over 1200 attendees. Lambrett will receive a Technician certificate and resume fall studies to complete the two year Diesel course. his average for the year is OT percent.
W Edward Lamb former president of the Commercial Directors Club and head of the Commercial Department at Concord High School attended the club meeting at East Boston airport on the 14th. He discussed arrangements involving an agent and a possible railway connection.
Special town meeting set for Tuesday May 24 at 7 30 p.m. in Parker Street. Warrant items include $6000 for sidewalks, $286 lighting, and $190 for area costs. Finance and WPA projects seek funds for sewer, paving, parking, and cemetery maintenance at St Bridget's with other street and public ways acceptances discussed.
A long-time Acton native, James B. Kinsley, celebrated retirement after seventy years in the area. Friends and neighbors extend best wishes for his health and happiness as he enjoys family life with his wife and son James B. Kinsley in West Acton.
Miss Isabel Inez Fogarty daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Fogarty of High Street wed Hobert King Betts on Friday May 13 in a garden ceremony at the Fogarty home. Rev Normansh Kehett officiated under a bowery of spring flowers. The bride a 1937 graduate active in local clubs wore a flowered garden frock and carried lily of the valley. Mr Betts a Henninger High School graduate works for American Woolen Co. They plan residence at West Rindge New Hampshire after a short bridal trip and received many gifts.
A brief concert event in Maynard under the auspices of a Finnish delegation. Details are fragmentary but indicate a musical presentation featuring guests and local attendance.
The passage discusses birthday planning focusing on anticipation over realization. It advises decorations, elegant invitations, and a simple healthy menu with a no eggs, no boiling, no baking custard dessert.
A large crowd attended the Maynard Prom held in the Mr George Washington auditorium Friday evening. The event featured Finnish colonial history remarks by Sax Velle Syrjala and John Saari, musical selections, and a spirited promenade led by junior officers.
A brief notice describes a fox hunt event titled The Sind Fox Hunt at Walther's site with unclear venue details and participants. The readable text hints at a local event theme and organized activity.
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