27 May 1937
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1937
Page
1
The 1849 Independence No 3 was received and housed at Col Whitings House. A meeting followed with votes on next Saturday at five and a half, roll call showed 131 members present, 4 absent. Debates touched on deposits and community projects, with routine notices and local civic chatter.
A fragmented notice mentions W. Bruce Pirnie performing at the Veterans clinic, with a committee led by Henry Harmon and Ralph Getow overseeing. It notes pre school clinics to aid children planning for fall, with events in early May at Harvey and other locations.
Fragmentary note describes multiple structures including a hearse house and tavern, linked to Barrett and Hoar families around 1294 East property. It mentions White Cottage as sexton home and William Munroe era from 1811 to 1944, with early American pencil making tied to Boston contracts and local factories.
Concord Appliance formerly based in West Concord has shut down. Leon Whitney known as Hap will operate service work from his home at 52 Ac ton street and will also sell electric appliances under his own name.
Among this year’s Smith College graduates are Miss Sophia Chamberlin daughter of Dr and Mrs Theodore Chamberlin of Lowell Road and Miss Jeay Danio of South Lincoln.
Boston district Firestone manager A. T. McGrath spoke at the Colonial Inn on merchandising. He outlined goals for business, urging firms to learn customer preferences and act accordingly while maintaining clear objectives to avoid dull operations.
Weekly calendar listing community events in Concord includes baseball twilight leagues at Emerson Playground and various town activities. Highlights cover Memorial Day observances, school concerts, parades, May Day program, track meet, card games, riding club supper, and the Concord Home Industries exhibition and sale at the Art Center.
West Concord report notes Professor John Thornton of Fordham University in New York has been recognized for collaborative research with Leopold University and Professors Frank XK and Douglas J. Hennessy. They explored extracting them from brewers yeast and five bran, alongside wheat germ efforts, culminating in the creation of synthetic zeolite used as a water softener. The work builds on prior European progress in England and Germany.
A joint concert at Concord High Auditorium Friday night showcases two ensembles led by Enos B. Held. Proceeds fund a clarinet and sheet music as both groups earned A ratings at the Lowell Massachusetts High School Music Festival.
Mrs. Harry Wells of Thoreau street won the prize in a contest for a suitable design for a seat. Judges led by Sidney Coolidge, chairman of the coordinating committee, announced the decision this week. The exhibit ran at the Concord Home Industries exhibit at the Art Centre on Lexington Road from June 4 to June 30.
The Concord Armory parade forms by 2 PM with units in parade order led by the American Legion Band and including Company H 162nd Infantry, Veterans groups, Girl and Boy Scouts, and wreath cars on Everett Street. Thomas Whitney Surette, a scholar and musician, reflects on the rise of applied child psychology and the value of quality teaching in art and music.
A lively toast to Edward Sheehan at the Veterans Building follows a pep talk to the Concord Players. The June 6 street frolic promises canoe races and athletic events with rumors of a White Pond official transfer and a prize bicycle sale by Peanuts Macone, attracting many locals.
The Congord Enterprise announces the addition of David Williams of lament street to its staff. Williams, son of Horace D. H. Williams, has journalistic experience and will stay with the paper until returning to Harvard University for further study. The paper highlights potential mutual benefits, especially in sports coverage.
Canton of the Odd Fellows held a Memorial Day service in Union Church Concord with about 50 local lodge members and 20 Rebekahs taking part. The procession formed at Fox Fellows Hall and moved along Commonwealth Avenue to Church Street and Main Street before entering the church led by uniformed members bearing swords.
The article profiles a veteran educator who began with the Education department before earning credits toward his degree. He taught substitute duties in Dedham and Bristow, then served as Mathematics teacher at Bridgewater Junior High, later Science teacher at Bridgewater Junior High. In 1927 he became Assistant Principal at Bridgewater Senior and Junior High, then principal of Bridgewater Junior High for nine and a half years, and is now principal of the Peter Bulkeley School in Concord. It also notes his varied activities and affiliations forming his professional background.
John A MacWilliams husband of Steeves MacWilliams died at his West Concord home after many years in the town. He was born in Brunswick and lived in Concord for forty two years. Funeral will be at the MacWilliams home on Central Street at 2 o clock Wednesday May 26. Burial in Sleepy Hollow family lot.
Margarete Wear, graduate of Worcester Ther’s College, with four years’ experience, takes Miss Nugent’s place at the Peter Bulkeley School. Ward, Boston, formerly of Chester, assigned as Warderly tenant at the Mins.
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