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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1941
Page
6
Portland oil progress notes show the Montreal Pipe Line opening November 10 with initial pumping stations in eight locations. The line crosses 286 miles through forests and mountains to enable shipments of 25,000 barrels daily. Final start expected by January 1 with nine? pumping stations.
Dr J Gaudette was elected president of the Marlboro Kiwanis Club at a weekly Country Club gathering. K George Granitsag was chosen as vice president. Jules Fournier previously led the club while community singing was led by Leonidas Martel with Harold R Wheeler at the piano.
Marlboro eighth grade girls from Hildreth and Bigelow schools fought to a 1-1 stalemate at Ward Park. An overtime period failed to break the deadlock before a high school team from Ward Park was set to face the winner. Lineups listed include Catherine McLellan and Theresa Larrano for Hildreth and Virginia Whitney and Ann Sims for Bigelow.
Freshman through senior students cast ballots in a local contest. Water Commissioner Daniel F. OConnor defeated Mayor Michael P. Cronin 164 to 149 with cross section support from U.S. History Government classes and Community Civics.
Marlboro Chapter Order of DeMelay hosts guests from Marlboro Hud sop Southboro and Westboro lodges at the Masonic hall for a regular meeting. Master councillor Sidney Sawyer presides a short business session as Harold Gosiber of Worcester speaks on his Trip to the West. Refreshments follow.
A reflective aphorism contrasts ignorance with night in the mind, noting the absence of sound and clarity. The line echoes Confucian thought on perception and awareness, inviting contemplation on knowledge and perception.
Donald Carver eight of Elm street sustained a bruised knee and was treated by Dr A E LeMarbre this morning. Alphonse Bolte of Lincoln street reported he was getting off a school bus on Pleasant street when he ran in front of a car and struck the fender. Bolte then took the boy to the doctor. Bolte was southbound on Pleasant street and passed the bus unloading children from John J Mitchell school.
Marlborough Woman's Club plans Friday afternoon gathering at Odd Fellows hall with Mrs Bev D Bill as art department chairperson. Miss Helen Ball will entertain with Charm Through Speech. President Mrs Peter A Carey will speak and tea will be served by the hospitality committee led by Mrs Retert Ahlgren.
Fourteen of sixteen Massachusetts mayors seeking re election won re election yesterday. Losers were Leominster mayor Sidney B Bell by seventy eight votes and Gard ner mayor Fred B Perry by nine hundred eighty. New York mayor Fiorella LaGuardia won by 133841, Boston mayor Maurice Tobin by 9214, Worcester mayor Bennett by ten thousand. The 16 winners: Everett Frank E Lewis Fitchburg Alfred Woollacott Gardner O Rudolph Anderholm Leominster Mathias P Lapierre Lowell George P Ashe Lynn Albert Cole Marlboro Michael P Cronin Medford John C Carr Newton Paul M Goddard Pittsfield James Fallon Somerville John M Lynch Springfield Roger L Putnam Waltham Arthur A Hansen Westfield Alice D Burke Worcester William A Bennett.
Marlboro officials announce the annual Red Cross roll call chaired by City Auditor Frank Walker. Volunteers from previous years have offered to help. the city plans to contact every household. Fifty cents of each membership stays with the national Red Cross. the rest funds local relief.
The funeral for George Paul, who died Sunday at his home on Berlin road, was conducted this morning from Tighe Funeral Home. A 4 requiem high mass was offered at St. Mary's Church by Rev. F X Lariviere. The choir directed by W D Lerouture and Flora Portras sang Gregorian Chant. Burial followed in St. Mary's parish cemetery.
Marlbon The Loyal Order Moose holds a class tonight at their Lincoln Street home with lodges from Fitchburg Leominster Ware Webster and Milford attending. The local ritual team will work the degree and a luncheon will be served. Committee members include Arthur St Mitelohn F Good John Gaynor Chester Fitzgerald Pred Bertrand Robert Burns Christian Thygesen and Governor Charles J Marden.
Marlboro Company K under Captain Martin J. Lynch will be inspected tonight at 8 o'clock at the Armory. Col. Willian Re ly of Boston, Battalion Commander Major Thomas Quit of Natick, and staff will attend as public observers. Drills have been held in preparation.
The Friendship Club of the Methodist church met last evening at the church hall with Mrs. Gladys Willmore presiding. In the president's absence due to illness, Florence Comey led devotions as the group focused on preparations for the church fair scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. The hospitality committee included Amelia Greeley, Myra McDevitt, Ethel Gale, Carlton Hebb, and Marion Hood. The next meeting is set for December 1 at the church.
A mammoth bridge and whist party sponsored by the Home and School association will be held tonight in the Bigelow school auditorium. Many attractive prizes will be awarded to players and an evening of enjoyment is assured for all who attend.
Mr and Mrs Ivar K Johansen announce the engagement of their daughters Oso B Johansen to Edgar C Blanchette Jr with wedding set for Nov 20. Janet J Reed to Richard G Murphy of Maynard, wedding planned for February. R S Whitney of Boston to speak at Marlboro Rotary meeting at Wildwood Inn with film The Massachusetts Way. Past President J Vincent Lyons chairs the day, Dana C Huntington presides.
Henry Brown of Hath Maine and Hildreth Street, son of Mrs Henry A Brown, went on his first hunting trip last week and returned with a buck. He spent the weekend at home after the successful outing.
Ford Motor Company installs a 400 000 volt X-ray system at the Rouge plant to rapid identify flaws in heavy steel castings for defense contract work. The device, far faster than earlier 100 000 and 250 000 volt models, penetrates thick steel and reveals defects in crankshafts and other parts, aiding production of 700 million dollars in defense orders.
Mrs Dorothy Kinder was re elected president of the Auxiliary to F C Curtis Camp Sons of Union Veterans at Legion hall last night. New officers named include vice president Mrs Anna Delaney treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Carpenter chaplain Mrs Mabel Fuller and others with installation set for Monday night November 17 with Mrs Rita Angier officiating.
Marlboro city officials report the first batch of marriage intentions filed at City Hall under the new requirement for physician certificates. The records list James Hannigan of Worcester Road Framingham and Elizabeth Rose Seymour of 129 Beach Street City Edgar Blanchette Jr. of 109 Pleasant Street, Osa B. Johansen of Spring Hill Avenue, Robert S. Apay of 320 Mechanic Street and Shirley D. Sheldon of 304 Mechanic Street, Leon B Wright of Pone Street Hudson and Noel la O. Robert of 45 Hastings Street.
Patricia Child age 12 and Kathlen Child age 8, daughters of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Child of Greenwood Street, marked their November 3 birthdays Monday with a party for playmates. Mrs Child served refreshments. cakes baked by grandmother Mrs I E Child. Attendees included Joan Josephson Janet Josephson Pauline Leary Jacqueline N Anarene IO Ancy Natalie Brigham and others.
John H. Burke, Chief Quartermaster, U S Navy, is named advance publicity and contact officer for a naval recruiting tour through Maine and New Hampshire starting November 5. The campaign seeks experienced yachtsmen, motorboat men, fishermen, and others suited for inshore patrol in the First Naval District. Burke will coordinate with newspapers, radio, and local officials two days before the traveling party arrives under Lieutenant BE Barry.
Marlboro girls attending Framingham State Teachers College will join a semi formal dance in Pierce Hall tomorrow night from 9 to 1. The Dial annual staff, led by Charlotte Maynard editor in chief and Ruth Rothberg business manager, will support the publication with the event. Chappie Arnold's orchestra will play.
At the annual meeting of Vicinity Council USWV held in Newton on Sunday Howard Brown of Marlboro was elected secretary.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a questionable phrase about forgiveness and a group called Poeaians. The readable parts hint at a cultural or political theme but lack clear actions, dates, or names to verify a definite news item.
In a small community without a proper stadium fans spill onto the field during halves, disrupting performances by Belmont and Hudson bands. The piece urges better sportsmanship and respect for performers, noting also a coaching shift and winter baseball jokes while praising Lincoln's enduring baseball prestige.
A short remark notes a clever Aesop style fable about a fly on a chariot wheel asking what dust it raises, illustrating a humorous self importance. The quote connects to Bacon's metaphor about dust from the axle.
The Acton Unity Pihle meeting schedules and a class session led by James Tolman are announced. Lieutenant officers Thomas C and Ralph Lockwood discuss Massachusetts Military Academy instruction while a town drive for scrap paper and rags is moved to November 21 and 22 with student group teams competing for a "victor ver" at the high school.
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