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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1940
Page
3
A terse dispatch details alleged threats near Paris and English Channel positions, with Boston reports on a 40 foot fall from a bridge and political shifts. U.S. Senate moves include Army funding for land purchase at Devens and Roosevelt vetoes on harbor bills. Norwegia and German reinforcement notes touch on wider wartime activity.
The fragment references Paris and mentions Premier Reynaud and Herbert Hoover in a wartime context but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts.
Miss Ellen Wells daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur L Wells of Concord road wed Gordon Baily Seavey of Belmont son of Homer M Seavey and the late Mrs Seavey in a Bedford Church of Christ ceremony performed by Rev Frank W Thompson. The bride wore white net and satin with a full length veil and carried white roses sweet peas and orchids. Bridesmaids wore blue flowered white taffeta and hats. Best man was Morton R Seavey, with ushers Marden H Seavey Roland L Wells Frederick K Johnson and Phillip T Prescott. After a wedding trip to Virginia the couple will live at 31 Gilbert road Belmont.
Mr and Mrs Jamele Mason welcomed a daughter born at Framingham Hospital Saturday. The family announced the birth and planned to designate a name for the new arrival. The child joins siblings in Sudbury communities.
Mrs. Arthur R Howe and others will lead the Red Cross emergency drive and issue work at once. Arthur V Hewland and garment workers hold a weekly sewing day. Alan Bowry is honored in Sudbury high baseball Hall of Fame for a no hit no run victory over Southboro 8 to 0.
The Board of Retirement will conduct a public meeting in the Town building at 7 30 o clock next Monday night Kenneth Damien former president of this town and a member of the State Board of Retirement pension system will be present to answer questions All town employees should attend as failure to provide written notice of big or free intention may prevent membership The system becomes effective on July 1.
Eighty six children received inoculations at the second diphtheria immunization clinic run by the Board of Health at the health centre yesterday afternoon. Dr Edward J Flaherty headed the clinic with nurse Hadith Foster and public health nurse Miss Mary L Ward assisting. The third clinic in the series will be held at the health centre next Tuesday afternoon.
At a recent Sudbury Board of Selectmen meeting, the minutes indicate discussions on pending items with details obscured by transcription gags. Officials did not publish full actions or decisions in the available record.
The Holy Name Society of St. Michael's parish presented the Barbetown Minstrels featuring a grotesque humorous cast. Cast members included Robert Young Joseph Gennetti Charles Murray John Boyle Ben Wiggin Alice Mé Naught Sally Converse Anna Valente Rose McGovern and more. After the show attendees danced until 1am with plans under way for another performance soon.
Miss Moran daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Moran Arlington became the bride of Charles Persall son of the late Mr and Mrs William Persall Bedford Hartwell road Bedford. Rev James Grimes of St Agnes Arlington officiated Miriam Bowman bridesmaid Phill Tackney Bedford groomsman The couple's reception followed at the bride's home and after a wedding trip to New York will reside in Weston.
Sudbury churches unite for a Sunday memorial service at Memorial Congregational Church South Sudbury. Members of the Sudbury Post American Legion and its Auxiliary will attend. John Woglesong First Parson Church to preach the sermon with Rev. Mr Brown and Rev. Mr Barrett assisting.
The South Bedford unit of the Middlesex County Extension held its final meeting at Mrs. Mary McClean's home on South Street. Officers were re elected: Mrs. Melanson as president, Mrs. Richard Powderly as vice president, Mrs. Arthur Wright as secretary, and Mrs. Henry Hill as treasurer. A June picnic and plans for the coming year were discussed.
The item reports Michael Cunningham of South Street ill with wishes for a speedy recovery. Leonard Kieley, son of Mrs. Leonard Kieley, returns home from Syracuse University for vacation. Katherine Poleo, daughter of Mrs Connie Poleo, visits with her mother from Mt. St. Marys Academy. Progressive Club hosts a Ladies Night with catered supper and dancing on Wednesday.
A birthday celebration honors Frances Powderly, daughter of Mr and Mrs Powderly, with festive decorations and social gaiety. The event reflects the era's custom of marking milestones with family gatherings and community presence.
French engineers seal and line a vehicular tunnel under St. Cloud park near Paris to serve as a large air raid refuge and parkway entrance. The 3600 foot tunnel could hold up to 1500 cars and 10000 people while keeping a traffic lane open. It forms part of an autostrade style route linking Paris to Deauville and Biarritz with no tolls and no speed limit, though a slow limit is planned.
National Geographic notes plans by authorities on Bolama Island off the Guinea coast to erect a monument to Ulysses S Grant. The stamp tax revenue from Guinea will fund the tribute to the Civil War leader who helped free American slaves.
Fredericksbury Texas report notes stage coaches replaced by motor buses at the Nimitz hotel corral on the western Texas trail. The landmark hotel, built ship shape by a German sea captain, preserves a register showing Lt. R. E. Lee and occasional guest General Lee and O. Henry once rode the stage there.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Hamilton report a turkey breed with abnormally large breasts that can provide white meat for the entire family. They claim the invention ends family quarrels over who gets the white meat.
Westfield Mass. engineer Richard Boyle bought a low value bog hoping for peat and now owns the swamp property after months of investigation. The discovery shifts his view on swamp land as a potential asset.
A reflective line captures a team and followers hopeful despite uncertain support. The speaker emphasizes resilience and communal joy beyond skepticism from the crowd.
Mrs. Alice M Locke of Concord West died Saturday morning at Emerson hospital after a brief illness. Born in Boston September 25 1867 she was 72 years old and lived in Concord thirty years. Widow of Daniel Locke a painter and paperhanger formerly of Maynard she leaves daughter Mrs William Graichen of Water street and son Wallace of West Concord eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at Mrs Graichen’s home with Rev Kenneth R Teed officiating burial at Glen Wyre Cemetery Maynard.
Maynard Edwin Carlton of 27 Thompson Street Maynard retires from the Concord district court probation service at age 70 under the County Retirement system. He served as probation officer there for four and a half years.
The May 16 Legion Whist party drew a large crowd at the G A R hall in Acton West Concord and nearby towns. Prizes went to Mrs W Fitzgerald Mrs W Renault Mae Wilson Mrs Elliot Loran Forsythe and Mrs AL Forsythe with special prizes for Arthur McKelvie Mrs Mary Lowden C O Schofield James Connelly John Monahan and others. A final session is planned for June 20th.
Mrs Rachel Haynes long time West Acton hairdresser moves from the Mead block to a home on Summer Street establishing new quarters for client service after 16 years in the trade.
Miss Vesta Balsor of Concord hosted six members of Acton High School Class of 1937 on Thursday evening May 16. Supper was candlelight served by Misses Ruth Morton Carolyn Parker Olive Milbery Lucille Hayward Elizabeth Reed and Mrs. Robert Bartz formerly Isabella Fogarty. The Acton Congregational church Missionary committee holds its annual friendship meeting Thursday at 2 30 pm with Florence Malcolm of Carlisle speaking on her work in Africa.
Hudson Court St John Eudes C D of A held a social meeting at Legion Home on Church Street. Bridge and whist were featured with winners listed including Mrs Ann McCarthy Mrs Sadie Maybay and Mrs Wlednor MacLeod. Door prize went to Mrs Thomas F Tierney and lunch was served by the committee.
Hudson Poppy Day will be observed on May 25, the Saturday before Memorial Day. The Hudson American Legion Auxiliary will distribute the red memorial flowers with Mary Brothers directing the Poppy Day committee. Proceeds go to welfare work for disabled veterans and families of the dead. Anne Clark notes renewed warfare heightens the meaning as veterans’ sacrifices are honored and the nation remains secure through patriotic service. The poppy symbolizes remembrance and national gratitude for those who served.
The Hudson works commissioners plan a special town meeting to approve an additional appropriation for sewer project work after a $541 shortfall was found. State officials and the town treasurer urged securing extension loans and determining the correct appropriation to meet requirements. A meeting may be called Friday to finalize the board’s action.
A brief item from West Acton notes a Baptist church service of one week with appreciation expressed for a person serving as an officer. The text mentions a surprise gift of money given in recognition of service without further details.
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