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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1940
Page
2
A fragment quotes a rural style saying about the pleasure of spending one’s own money rather than someone else’s. The text includes garbled remnants of New York related phrasing and names, but no clear event or date.
A dramatic account of Magda Lupescu and Crown Prince Carol of Romania amid monarchy upheaval. Carol’s drift from royal playboy to ruler is set against Nazi pressure and political peril. Extradition threats loom as Lupescu faces death while aiding Carol’s fragile sovereignty during a crumbling regime.
The Maynard column examines waning crowds at home games as youth athletes keep campus spirit alive. It recalls historic battles, notes equipment improvements, credits past leaders like Bob Parkin and Al Lever, and urges townspeople to support football and other school sports for communal strength.
Mrs. John Pederson of Newtowne Road Acton announces the engagement of her daughter Helen to Ralph Waldo Parker Jr son of Mr and Mrs Ralph W Perver of Roxhorn The couple met at a party at the Pederson home on Sunday October 28 Both graduates of Acton High School they are active in the Grange and well known in Acton and Boxboro No wedding date set yet
A fragment quotes Carlyle noting how the oak of laughter conceals a method to discern the whole man, reflecting on hidden meaning in everyday language.
Maynard high meets Marlboro in a Midland League game next Monday afternoon as Marlboro under new coach Ed Sullivan seeks to erase past losses. Marlboro, led by Frankie Di Muzzio, aims for a strong aerial and ground attack while Maynard rests key players but hopes for a season ending victory.
Maynard high girls field hockey lost 2-1 to undefeated Concord at Crowe Park. Frances D Agata opened for Maynard, Hafisen tied late in the first by beating the keeper. Louise Stowe scored late in the game for Concord as Maynard pressed hard.
Sudbury report notes Mr and Mrs Carlyle Burland of Stow buying the Peakham Road property from Mr and Mrs Fred Heath. Burland, a civil engineer for the State, plan to move in with their family next month.
A fragment quotes Lady Mary Wortley Montague praising lasting pleasure found in reading, noting no entertainment surpasses it. The line emphasizes reading as supreme pastime.
Maynard Albert E Easthope, a longtime resident born in land, died Friday at age 75. He leaves a widow and one brother Hazel Brown. He served for years as a mechanic at Assabhet. Funeral held Sunday at 3 pm in St George's Church, Rev Halsey I Andrews officiating, burial in Clenwood Cemetery.
James A Nelson of Hillside Terrace West Acton collapsed at the wheel on Massachusetts Avenue while returning his son James and wife Ruth from Fort Banks Winthrop. He died at Dr L Clark’s office in South Acton. He is survived by wife Ruth Olga son James and brother Raymond. Funeral was Sunday at West Acton Baptist Church.
South Acton notes Mrs John J Dunivan of School street reports her father is in improved health after a stay in Dixmont Maine where he was called when ill. She plans to return home soon. Mrs John W Croft of Martin street suffered injuries when her auto went out of control on Goldsmith street Litteton. She had a badly broken collar bone and cuts and bruises and was treated by Dr Christie and moved to Ayer Community Hospital.
Mr and Mrs John J Dunivan of School Street South Acton announce the engagement of their daughter Rita Belle to Richard D Powderly of South Road Bedford No date for the wedding has been set Miss Dunivan is active in South Acton youth circles a graduate of Acton High School class of 1987 and was an honor student and class president in her senior year
Charles EB Manson heads to the middle west on business. William Condon will leave for a government post in Washington. Mr and Mrs James N Berry celebrate their 54th anniversary on November 1, 1640, with ties to Mrs John Tavis and Mrs George Turner. Norman Wilson visits from Waterville, Nova Scotia. Reading Club meets November 12 at 2 20 p m at Mrs Arthur Freeze home to study migrants.
Concord faced a 13 to 0 defeat as Victor dominated the game on the Emerson playground. The contest marked Concord High’s second home game of the season with all scoring occurring in the final quarter amid a mud soaked field.
Concord Massachusetts Jane Daniels daughter of Rev Edward Daniels married Herbert Buttrick Hosmer Jr son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Hosmer at First Parish church Concord. Ceremony featured Registrar Francis Pratt Daniels officiating with bridesmaids and ushers. Reception at Concord Country Club followed by a wedding trip and new home on Monument Street. The bride is a Concord High School and Vesper George School of Art graduate. the groom a Concord High School alum and Massachusetts Nautical School graduate now with the state conservation department.
Roger D. Swaim announces the Governor appointed Advisory Board for Registrants to help complete Selective Service questionnaires. The board’s headquarters are at the Draft Board Office in Emerson School, Concord, with plans for local associate members in nearby towns and a contact at Concord 915.
Mr and Mrs John Kitowicz Pine street welcomed a son last Wednesday at Emerson hospital. Both mother and child are reported well. Mr and Mrs Michael Veleno welcomed a daughter at Emerson hospital last week. both mother and daughter in good condition.
At the recent meeting of Memorial Congregational Church members the following officers were elected for the coming year: Deacon Albert Hosmer, treasurer Anna Wohmabglery, Maxwell Eaton. standing committee Maxwell Eaton, Mrs Roland Cutler, William J Brennan, Mrs A Mark Beckwith. historian Mrs Jane Bennett. auditor Mrs Warren Parmenter. Sunday school superintendent Clifton F Giles. music committee Miss Hilda Ogilvie, Mrs Frances Farwell, Miss Eleanor Bentley, Arthur Fay, Harvey N Fairbank, Mrs Forrest D Bradshaw. visiting committee Mrs Edward A Hunt, Mrs Warren Parmenter, Mrs William W Grout, Miss Elizabeth Walker, Mrs Dutee Smith. flower committee Mrs Alfred Eaton, Mrs William TM Goulding, Clyde Brennan, Mrs Theodore R Harding, Miss Mary Partlett. nominating committee Maxwell Eaton, Miss Barbara Maynard, Mrs John T Batchelder, George H Gohelke, Mrs Ellsworth Giddings.
On Monday morning November 4 from eight to eleven at George Washington Auditorium Maynard High School students conducted a facsimile ballot election guided by town clerk Frank Sanderson and Student Council tellers. Seniors age seventeen considered voting age and the exercise aimed to train for citizenship.
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