31 May 1939
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1939
Page
1
A garbled bulletin recalls Lemu el F Parton York and regional business figures. It mentions Edward Cus and Patterson Sry lsd among others, notes a native of Nigntle and a return from China, and observes a long career in commerce with a private post and recent retirement as a downtown officer.
The Concord school committee hearings discuss Mr. Goddard former editor and educator. Leon Vesnishaieman cites support from citizens, local officials, and religious groups for retaining his pension and continued service.
Rev Matthew A Vance resigns as pastor and leader of Union Congregational Church Ashland after nine years of service. He cites changes in life and church needs, asks continued prayers for the congregation, and notes his departure takes effect September 4. He extends blessings to the church and community.
Charles F. Adams has accepted an invitation from Superintendent H. Paul Larrabee to give the graduation address at Concord High School on Friday, June 24th at eight o'clock in the State Armory. Grade schools in Concord will close this year on Friday, June 16th.
Corporal Ralph Poper of Camp No. 65 USWV is invited by the British Naval and Veterans Association to take part again in a Spearenes of British Day. Vicinia No. 2 holds its regular meeting on June 4 calling to order at 1 30 pm.
Martin Rovey presented the color film Wings from the North Friday night at the Veterans Hall to benefit Sens We hae. Near 350 attended as ticket sales from 46 men and others near completion. payoff to be announced by the Enterprise.
Acton The annual Dey Elementary School exhibition Tuesday afternoon featured grades one through six presenting indoor and outdoor programs. Students performed poems, plays, and songs, with awards and honorable mentions given to top performers.
Concord High School defeated Lexington 80 to 7 in a Friday afternoon game. Key players contributed multiple hits and runs, with Parke and Maraball delivering offense and Goodnow and Michelson among the leads.
A band stand for a NYA project at Crowe Park will be finished by June 17 and ready for a Field Day under Roma Lodge, Sons of Italy. Two tennis courts are to be completed, with WPA funds available to finish them, and additional courts may be added at Crowe Park field.
Readable fragments show a meeting selecting officers for a men’s club. Curtis, Richard, and Erie appear among those named, with committees or roles likely assigned. Further details are illegible.
The Concord event kicks off Saturday June with the annual show under the Com Root and Club banner. The Millwood Hunt Team and a new outside hunt course are highlighted as part of the day’s program led by William Tolin, chairman of the Concord Horse Show Committees.
On the Groton diamond the Groton team edged Middlesex School in a low scoring baseball game that resembled a football style struggle. Final score remained tied until late innings as both sides battled for the elusive edge.
The readable fragments describe a local event with scattered names and places. The text mentions a community gathering and a schedule change, with limited, unclear details about participants or outcomes.
Funeral services were held this morning for a 66 year old Concord resident born in Ashland. He lived in the town most of his life and worked in the paint business until his retirement in 1989. Survived by his son William F P of Concord and his daughters.
A Concord church plans a year end event including awards during a service led by Rev. Edward Daniele. The event features a closing ceremony and a church picnic for children and congregants.
A Civil War and World War veterans parade proceeded along Montague Street and down to Monument Square. The Battery and Company H guarded the cemetery while wreaths were placed on graves, a march to St Bernard's, and a retreat ceremony closed with a veterans’ meal at the Evane Building.
A stained ceremony marked by floral tributes and tears as the community gathered to honor a pastor and eight others who rest in a local cemetery. Relatives and friends offered prayers and shared memories of the deceased and their impact on area congregations.
A fragmentary OCR note mentions Beatrice and Maynard-Daniel as seniors in an upcoming plan or event. No clear dates or locations are readable. Further text is garbled and cannot confirm details about the senior class or related activities.
Attendees included Maynard Anglance and J. DeMara among guests at a banquet hosted by the Sixth Regiment. The event recognized community contributions and featured remarks by local officials.
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