04 Nov 1937
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1937
Page
1
Report describes a fire near the Main Street intersection blamed on a boys' prank. The scene involves court room attention, public meetings, dairy cows, and a chorus of uncertain details as authorities reference attendance, fines, and required badges.
A brief society note reports a Tuesday evening gathering of the Icord Briefs club hosted at Mrs Smith's residence this Sunday event.
A Concord Enterprise calendar lists exhibitions by Concord Artists at the Woman's Club Library, charity sales for Concord Girl Scouts, fall conference reports, Emerson discussions, dramatic poetry recitals, and National Education Week activities. Highlights include a 6th exhibition at Trinity Church parish house and a 7th Emerson talk at Nashawtuc Hill.
Hallowe en party hosted by Concord club wives featured games, a rummage table, and gum stunts led by Mrs J Henry Engman and George. A fire at an old henhouse prompted a Concord Fire Department response as decorations included corn shucks and pumpkin.
Owing to Armistice Day observance the Thursday event will be held Friday November 12 instead of November 11. Organizations and individuals should send in copy for publication as early as possible as the break in routing will not provide more time for editing and preparation.
The Works Progress Administration unit Holds a dinner at The Round Up in Boston last Thursday evening. Dr. Warren Stearns dean of Tufts Medical School spoke as president of the Billerica Historical Society. The survey seeks unpublished pre 1850 letters diaries and manuscripts for preservation in state archives and the Library of Congress.
The fragment describes large loads of hay and crowds enjoying the scene with laughter and cheer. The text hints at a festive setting with people riding and sharing delight in a rural or fairground atmosphere.
A distressed man stood by a fire scene with no property, as the Chief questioned him about his presence. The report continues on page 2.
Miss Mildred Kennedy outlines the aims of the National Society for the Deaf and how local chapters in Concord coordinate to aid those with hearing impairment. She discusses outreach, education, and advocacy efforts to reduce the stigma of deafness.
The Concord Antiquarian Society organizes a Book Fair in the Herald-Traveler auditorium opening Monday November 8. The stage features a Victorian Concord setting with Emerson Thoreau and the Alcott family, a fireplace like Orchard House, replicas and items from local homes. A Ralph Waldo Emerson House sofa and other period furnishings will decorate the display.
Photo feature by Geo Sheppard with Calleb Henry Wheeler recounts historic Concord farms and houses like the Caleb Bell lineage. It notes old road layouts from 1747 and descendants such as Abigail Blood and Reuben Bermis Nate, reflecting a long lineage tied to Monument Street and local homesteads.
The article notes Lath Ames Cook directing a community concert aimed at giving children and families access to high quality music. Cook, a respected conductor and lecturer with ties to Concord and several universities, is praised for his past work with youth ensembles and varied orchestral programs.
The whist party drew a large crowd with Sergeant and Sergeant Jonsis leading the event. Reon Brooks and Richart Will attend, promising another session in the series at The Concord scale.
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