New York Eateries Reflect City Pace and Plain Dining
A survey of street level servings and neighborhood spots shows New Yorkers eating on their feet at counters and ledges, with franks and coffee common and prices low. Midtown and financial districts teem with quick outlets while quieter rooms offer brisk service and social chatter. A Czech East Side restaurant features a mounted marlin from a fishing tale as part of local dining culture viewed amid a push to attract more women to fishing syndicates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downtown
Hunef
Midtown
Feaki
Wall Street
Exon
Izaak Walton
Aign
Note on Poland sparks Soviet protest over partition
An article from the Social Demokraten reproduces a Voltaire letter to Empress Katharine cited by the Soviet minister to Sweden, Alexandra. The piece argues partition echoes theft and divides nations, triggering Soviet protest and foreign office attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Kholm
Mme
Alexandra Lay
Swetested
Foreign Office
per Social + Demokraten
Empress Kath- Russia
Janitor Service Route Redrawn in 1833 Universalist Records
A historical survey notes an unusual 1833 arrangement at a Universalist Church of Christ where a janitor worked in exchange for a stipend and exemption from taxes. The record sheds light on frugal church staffing and local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Church of Christ
Astorical Records
Willow area meeting under new officers at night
The Willow area unit met at night at ten o clock under the direction of Miss Elizabeth a Noble Grand and Mrs Nolan vice treasurer, noting the recently installed leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Area
Elizabeth
Nolan
Waltham man wed at West Concord church
Charles F. Mogan Jr. of Waltham married Miss Lillian Carlson of Concord at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord. Attendant was Mary McLean of Framingham and best man Arthur Mogan. They plan to reside on Old Marlboro Road after a reception at the bride’s Cottage Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West ConcOrd
Lillian Carlson
Eric Carlson
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
William F Shaughnessy
Charles F Mogan
Charles F. Mogan
Waltham
Mary McLean
Framingham
Old Marlboro Road
Rivers Wells Dry Before Rains Came
Concord weather expert Fred E Tower notes the past week brought Concord’s heaviest rainfall in nearly a year with over four inches in three days. Outlying areas drought relief followed dry wells and low river levels for Conard and Assabet. Last Sunday night’s gale reached about 70 miles per hour but caused no reported damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Fred E. Tower
Weather m
U. S
Washington
Conard
Assabet
Marionette Show at Peter Bulkeley School
A Thanksgiving on the farm marionette presentation was staged at Peter Bulkeley School Wednesday afternoon. Pupils from Miss Marion Gorham's grades five and six participated, bringing puppets and stage from home through generous student support. Participants included Joan Corey Martha Borden Louise Fratt Lorraine DuBurger Joan Liithard and Sally Hil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Peter Bulkeley
Marion Gorham
Joan Corey
Martha Borden
Louise Fratt
Lorraine DuBurger
Joan Liithard
Sally Hil
Concord High Girls Win and Tie In Field Hockey Streak
Concord High's girls field hockey team extended their unbeaten run with a 1-0 win over Lexington and 0-0 and 1-1 draws against Winthrop and Lunenberg. Mary Hansen scored the lone Concord goal, with Betty Coolidge as goalkeeper. The team hopes to finish the season undefeated at Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord High
Lexington
Miriam Clark
Gals
Winthrop
Lunenberg
Betty Coolidge
Weston
Mary Hansen
Watertown
Honor Concord Students Earn Duke Honor Fraternity
Roger Robinson son of Mr and Mrs Charles Robinson 7 Willow street and Everett Tompkins son of Mr and Mrs Harold Tompkins Lowell road were voted into honorary membership of Tombs Athletic Fraternity at Duke University in Otnam North Carolina. Robinson stars on this fall's varsity eleven while Tompkins pitches on Jack Coombs varsity baseball nine. The award, a high esteem honor, is given only to Duke monogram holders who deserve such rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Roger Robinson
Charles Robinson
Willow Street
Everett Tompking
Harold Tompkins
Lowell Road
Tombs Athletic Fraternity
Duke University
Otnam
North Carolina
Robinson
Tompkins
Jack Coombs
Duke
Man Suffers Fall At Holden Home In Concord
Augustus L. Morse 76 Summer street Maynard slipped and fell down stairs while visiting friends on Pedford street in Concord. He was taken to Emerson Hospital by Concord Police ambulance. no fractures were found and his condition improves steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Holden
Pedford Street
Augustus L. Morse
Summer Street
Maynard
Emerson Hospital
Firat
Fashionable Wedding at Parish House in Concord
Miss Margaret Eaton daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Eaton wed Char ley C Gibson son of Mr and Mrs William B Gibson in a ceremony at First Parish Meeting House Kingston road conducted by Rev Edward P Daniels A reception for 300 followed at the Country Club The couple plan residence in New Haven Connecticut after an unannounced wedding trip The bride a Concord Academy graduate active in civic clubs and the groom a Harvard graduate 1937 grand daughter of the late William L Eaton principal of Concord High School
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Margaret Eaton
John M. Eaton
Musketaquid ‘Road
Charley’c. Gibson
William B. Gibson
Atlanta
Georgia
Kington Road
Edward P. Daniels
John G. Webb
Boston
Rebecca L. Laughlin
Elizabeth L. Brooks
Anne G. Blake
Hazel H. Wightman
Brookline
Edward B. Simmons
Baltimore
Maryland
David Boies, Jr
Far Hills
New Jersey
Thomas H. Quinn
West Warwick
Rhode Island
Richard O. Howe
Belmont
McColl Pingle
Charleston
South Caroli
Winthrop H. Lee
Country Club
New Haven
Connecticut
Gibson
Concord Academy
Vincent Club
Harvard
William L. Eaton
Concord High School
New Additions at Concord Free Public Library
The Concord Free Public Library announces new acquisitions including works by Carr T., Miller C., Scott, Wells, and Disney D. C. among others, covering topics from stamps and athletics to history and fiction, with titles such as The City of Gold, the Middle Ages and The golden swan murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Free Public Library
Canby
T. U. Carr
Raymond E
St. Francis
Pope C. H
Twittles
Miller C
Thompson C. V. R
Scott Fablications
Harrison G. R
Atoms In Action Crampton C. W
Wells C. R
Duckett E. S
Magna
Young F. B
Kelland C. B
Arizona
Disney D. C
Cameron E
Miller H. T
Walpole H
Rice A. C
Ernie
Loring E
Elisberg
Loomis A. C
Maine
Wolfe F
Shuler M
The
Odd Angel
Stevenson
Woodbury
Palomas
Goslin R
Gramathy H
Stone R. W
Odetis C
Emerson R. W
Gospel of
Emerson
Emerson Hospital Births Reported for November Dates
Concord couple Clifford Hunt and wife welcome a daughter born November 2 at Emerson hospital. Maynard parents Henry P Grandell announce a daughter born November 2 at Emerson hospital. Carlisle couple Albert C Belanger announce a son born November 2 at Emerson hospital. Maynard couple John Soroka report a son born October 31 at Emerson hospital. Powdermill Road couple Samuel Snowden welcome son Everett Otis born October 27 at Emerson hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Clifford Hunt
Littleton
Emerson Hospital
Henry P. Grandell
Maynard
Albert S C. Belanger
Carlisle
Emerson Pene
John Soroka
Samuel Snowden
Powdermill Road
Everett Otis
Peterson Speaker Concord Board of Trade Investigation
The report references W. W. Peterson as speaker and mentions Maurice McWalter in connection with an investigation. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR text but indicate a formal inquiry tied to the Concord Board of Trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Maurice McWalter
Poe
Concord Red Cross Roll Call Opens. Notables Enlist as Volunteers
The November 11 roll call will mobilize Concord's noted residents to support the Red Cross campaign in the town’s history. Lead coordinators include Mrs. Davenport Wallace for industries and Mrs. W. E. Mattison for the business sector, with many local women listed as canvassers across Precinct 1. Precinct 2 details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Red ‘Cross
Cameron
Davenport. Wallace
A. B. Sargent
W. EB. Mattison
Burleigh L. Pratt
Kenneth Hayes
West Concord
Metton
Leighton
Charles ‘’. Johnson
Edward Warren
Middlesex School
Thomas Brooks
Academy
John Adden
Elizabeth Alexander
Leslie Anderson
Julian Ballou
John Bent
Velma Bregoli
Elmer Brooks
Geo. Brothers
George Erickson
Helen Fahey
Thomas Flint
Percy Foss
George Parsons
Alexander Peters
Peveril Peterson
Everett Pierce
Clifford Pinkham
Laurence Richardson
Anne Root
Alden Russell
Morton Seavey
Rudolph Seymoure
W. K. Shaw
Robert Sieburth
Henry Sturtivant
Henry Thorpe
Floyg Verrill
Charles Voigt
William Wadsworth
Caleb Wheeler
Eleanor Whitcomb
Charles Whitney
Walter. Wood
W. Lincoln
Precinct 2
Dee Family Weekend Visit Leads to North Adams Time
Mr and Mrs William L Dee of North Adams spent the weekend with their son Joseph 13 Pedford Street John OBrien a Grammar School bus driver confined to the Waltham hospital with a tooth infection has returned home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Dee
North Adams
Mr. Dee
Joseph
Pedford Street
John O’brien
Waltham Hospital
Marriage intentions filed for McGrath and Weckstrom
Marriage intentions were filed at the Town Clerk's office for John Bernard McGrath a letter carrier on Bedford Street and Miss Edith Weckstrom of Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bernard McGrath
Bedford Street
Edith Weckstrom
Maynard
Navy hopeful Dalgo Bregoli awaits Newport assignment
Dalgo Bregoli aged 19 has passed entrance examinations for the United States Navy and awaits assignment. He hopes to be sent to Newport Rhode Island. Freddie Belmont Grant Street left on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalgo Bregoli
United States Navy
Newport
Rhode Island
Freddie Belmont Grant Street
Patrolman Finan Undergoes Serious Operation
Patrolman James E. Finan of 25 Everett Street underwent a serious operation at Emerson Hospital early this week. He will require at least seven weeks of confinement. His fellow officers and many friends wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Finan
Everett Street
Emerson Hospital
Maynard High School junior class Thanksgiving Dance
Maynard high school junior class to hold a Thanksgiving Dance in the George auditorium on Friday November 24. Class officers include William Lesage president and Ruth Bradley is a listed member with additional officers Ona Arciszewski June Carbary Edward Higgins and Gladys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
George Auditorium
William Lesage
Ona Arciszewski
June Carbary
Edward Higgins
Gladys
Ruth Bradley
Installation of Concord Ladies Auxiliary Officers
The Concord Ladies Auxiliary 0 44 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held a public installation at K of C hall Tuesday. Officers installed included Miss Heary A. Battles president and Miss Anna OConnell recording secretary. A film of Josephs Ireland trip was shown. Meetings are set for the first Wednesday each month with third Wednesdays at members homes. Next meeting November 15 at Miss Mary A Battles Brooks Street. Plans for the season whist and bridge parties were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Ancient
Order of Hibern- 8
K. of
Mary Hayes
Mars
Annie Hartnett
Sentinel
Joanna Kelley
Mary A. Battles
Prooks Street
Woman's Club To Entertain Children At Chil dren's Day
West Acton Woman's Club hosts Children's Day at the club house Monday afternoon November 13 at 3 o'clock. Christine Coleman leads a group of child radio entertainers for the program, which aims to delight village children and members as well. Mrs. Neree N drohtugse will serve as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Weston Woman’s Club
Chrystine Coleman
Saandly Aes
Swing Band Troupe Forms In Concord For Out of Town Debut
Concord organizer Thomas McKenna leads a quartet of juvenile musicians in a swing band troupe. Members include Billy Burk on drums Fred Giusti on accordion and El Brendel Sablone on harmonica. Their first out of town appearance is November 14 at the Snakes and Lizards Lodge in Cambridge. They seek concert bookings from local lodges and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Thomas McKenna
McKenna
Billy Burk
Fred Giusti
Concord Middlesex Gridiron Faces St George's in Season Finale
Concord Middlesex School closes its season this afternoon with a key intersectional game against St George's of Newport Rhode Island. Coach Robert Foster seeks a fourth win in six games as Captain Jim Black leads a sharpened offense with strong contributions from Sammy Carr Howard Truesdale and Billy Baron after losses only to Groton and St. Mark's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Middlesex
Focal Middlesex
St. George’s
Newport
Rhode Island
Robert Foster
Grars
Groton
St. Mark's
Jim Black
Sammy Carr
Howard Truesdale
Billy Baron
Holiday Wedding in Concord Planned for Pauline McCarthy
The marriage between Miss Pauline McCarthy and John Lindgren will take place Saturday morning at St. Bernard's rectory. Miss McCarthy is the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William T McCarthy of Fairhaven road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Pauline McCarthy
William T. McCarthy
Fairhaven Road
John Lindgren
Groton
St. Bernard’s Rectory
Emerson Hospital October 1939 Monthly Medical Report
Emerson Hospital records show 5 surgical cases and 20 obstetrical cases in October 1939 with 31 as the largest daily count and 21 as the smallest. Infants born totaled 0 while stillborns were 0. autopsies none. X rays and laboratory tests performed as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senetener
Pth Laboratory
Concord Couple Quietly Marks 53rd Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. James N. Berry observed their 53rd anniversary at home last Thursday. He works at the Veterans' Building and is a Spanish American War veteran, former commander of the Ralph W. Hosmer Post 85. The couple, residents of Concord for three years after Acton, were married in Weston and remain active in local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
James N. Berry
Berry
Veterans
Acton
Ralph .W. Hosmer
United States Veterans
Weston
Rev C Crossum Accepts Call To New Castle
Reverend Clarence Cossum, serving with West Concord Union Church, has been unanimously called to the Congregational Church in New Castle New Hampshire. A Williams College and Hartford Seminary graduate, he previously led the Federated Church in Lanesboro for five years and has close ties with Reverend Teed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West ‘Concord
Clarence Cossum
Kenneth R. Teed
West Concord
Lanesboro
Cossum
Mr. Teed
Concord
No Action On Petition For Road Through Kennedy Lot
Planning board took no decision Friday night on H Whittemore Brown petition to create a new accepted road through Miss Mildred Kennedy’s Monument street lot. Brown would buy the property if the road is approved. About a dozen objectors and supporters attended the meeting in the Selectmen’s rooms. further discussion set for November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Planning Board
H. Whittemore Brown
Mildred Kennedy
Monument Street
Brown
Selectmen’s Rooms
Company H Stag Smoker Held for Infantrymen
Company H 182nd Infantry held a stag smoker Monday night before a large male crowd. Major Lloyd Spooner U S Army spoke on machine guns. Moving pictures of last summer's maneuvers at Plattsburg were shown with refreshments. Corporal Kenneth Gerrish of Lincoln reenlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
M.ng
182Nd Infantry
Lloyd Spooner
United States Army
Plattsburg
Kenneth Gerrish
Lincoln
Six Month Atlantic Cruise For Hosmer Family Son
Concord residents Mr and Mrs Herbert B Hosmer report their son Herbert Jr and a party will embark on a six month Atlantic cruise. They expect to reach Madiera on November 10 and depart the 14th for the Canary Islands before heading to the Caribbean. The voyage is sponsored by Professor Samuel Morrison, Harvard Historian, for educational and recreational purposes. Allan Murray also joins the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Herbert B. Hosmer
Elm Street
Herbert Jr
Atlantic
Madiera
Canary Islads
Carrbbean
Samuel Morrison
Harvard
Allan Murray
Chic Soiree Club Plans Thanksgiving Eve Dance
The Chic Soiree Club formerly the Rooster club held a Hallowe en party and barn dance with guests from Danvers Melrose Malden Waltham and Concord. A business meeting voted to sponsor a dance for members and guests on Thanksgiving Eve to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Rooster Club
Danvers
Melrose
Malden
Waltham
Concord
Bedford Beats Concord in 2-0 Soccer Victory
Bedford defeats Concord Monday afternoon as Captain Peter Howard's Bedford team secures a 2-0 win over Peter Bulkeley Grammar School's eleven. The locals have won but this marks their fourth loss of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Peter Howard
S. Peter Bulkeley Grammar School
Bedford
Legion Post 168 installs officers at Mansfield ceremony
More than 200 friends and relatives attended the Veterans Building event marking the installation of officers for James J. Mansfield Post 168. County Commander Daniel Brennan oversaw the ceremony as Ivan Servais became Commander, with Mya Helen Byron named Auxiliary president and multiple officers installed including Roger Allen and Winslow Damon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Brennan
Lowell
Roger Allen
Concord
Veterans’ Building
American Legion
James J. Mansfield
Legion
Es County
Ine Mahoney
Mia Jemiley
Ivan Servais
Peverill Petersen
Faustina Wade
Watertown
Mya
Helen .J. Byron
Helen E. Parsons
Winslow Damon
Anaten O ' Herbert Eeu
A. H. Whitmore Brown
Peverit Chiodine
Plpaston
Mittee
Jarvin ‘Deby
Natin of Welfare: ‘ Aasaat Enris Ded Ian Gs 7 L Prawley
Firat
Elizabeth Cores
Sec
Phage Flavin
Geant-At-Arms
Loretta =M. Cullinane
Helga L Hanley
Maude M ‘Briggs
Frances H. Byron
Helen E.parsons
Josephine Mahoney
Sunday Service At First Parish Church
The First Parish Church announces church school at 9 45 a m and morning service at 11 00 a m Reverend Edward P Bankis will preach on The Significant Point The event reflects a traditional Sunday program with a morning sermon and educational session for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FIRST
Edward P. Bankis
Trinity Church Elm Street Service Schedule
Trinity Church Elm Street presents Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. morning service with organ music. Junior church and lower school follow, with morning prayer and sermon at 11 o’clock led by Rev. Charles Peek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles &. Peek
St Bernard’s Church Masses and Benediction Schedule
St Bernard’s Church notes Sunday mass times at 8 and 10 a m with Benediction after the late mass. Pastor is William H Finnick and curate George F Mulcahey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Bernard's Church
Catholic—Concord
Williem H. Finnick
George F. Mulcahey
Our Lady Help of Christians Announces Sunday Masses
The Catholic parish of Our Lady Help of Christians West Concord lists Masses on Sunday at 7, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Benediction follows at 5:30 p.m. Pastor is Rev. William Ghaughneasy with Rev. Ernest L. Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OUR Lady Help OF Christians Church
Catholic—West Concord
Ghaughneasy
Ernest L. Ford
Shrewsbury High Dominates Maynard In Doubleheader
Shrewsbury High girls field hockey blanked Maynard twice at Crowe Park on Thursday. Barbara Dean scored twice and Eleanor Seymour added a late goal as Shrewsbury’s defense stifled Maynard throughout the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrewsbury High
Maynard
Crowe Park
Shrewsbury
Barbara Dean
Eleanor Seymour
Build Up the Local Trading Center by Tending Here
A brief note urges residents to care for the local trading center by tending stalls and grounds. Emphasis on community effort to boost commerce and neighborhood pride with regular upkeep and participation.
Robins Vital after Work Injury Leaves Hospital for Walden Street Home
Dan Robbins of Walden Street released from Eimer Son Hospital after injuries sustained at work. He is now convalescing at his Walden Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Robbins
Walden Street
Eimerson Hospital
Maynard Faces Key Middlesex League Test This Afternoon
Maynard aims to defend its Midland League title with three games left after a lone loss to Hudson. Marlboro visits as Maynard seeks solid defense and improved passing to halt Marlboro, whose attack could test Maynard’s hopes in this season's grinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynar
Marlboro
Mayag
Middlesex
Regis College Alumnae Dance At Hotel Statler Highlighted
Miss Geraldine M. Hannon of Central Street attended and supported the Regis College Alumnae dance at the Hotel Statler in the Louis IV Ballyoomm hosted by the sponsoring committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine M. Hannon
Central Street
Regis College
Hotel Statler
Louis IV Ballyoomm
Union Oh to sponsor minstrel show in December
Members of the Union Oh sponsor a minstrel show in December replacing the previously planned Breezy Money play. The change shifts cultural events from the earlier schedule to a December performance by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Milloney Couple Purchases Home on Medf Arlington
Mr and Mrs Charlés Milloney of Commonwealth Avenue bought a home on Medf Arlington and plan to move in soon. The purchase marks a new residence for the couple as they settle into the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlés Milloney
Commonwealth Avenue
Medf Arlington
Benigs
Charles Warter and Nina Wirta File Marriage Intentions
Marriage intentions filed in the town records indicate Charles Warter a bookkeeper and Nina I Wirta of 68 Buena Avenue Maynard plan marriage. The filing is recorded in the town book badge system under the names provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Warter
Commonwealth Ageni
Nina I. Wirta
Bu Aenue
Maynard
West Concord Fire Department Responds to Weekend Calls
West Concords fire apparatus made two calls over the weekend. On Saturday Box 34 responded to a brush and leaves fire near the Carl Anderson home owned by Conant Machine Company. On Sunday Box 32 sounded for a chimney fire at Alice Damons home 43 Main Street. Damage was slight at both locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Carl Anderson
Conant Machine Company
Alice Damon
Main Street
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Brias
Fulton
WNU
L. L. Stevenson
Voltaire
Waltham Man
Charles F . Mogan, Jr
Charles C. Gibson
Emerson Hospital Births
W. W. Peterson
Rodney Orn
Gee
C. Crossum
New Castle
Mansfield Post
Trinity Church
Jones Boys
Orch
Old Fashi
Elks
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