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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1939
Page
5
Antonio Altzaritto attempted to give his horse cough medicine but the animal balked and killed him with kicks. The incident occurred during a rural activity noted in local records.
Acton High defeated Concord High's second team 27 to 0 at Jones Memorial Field South Acton. Pederson Conroy and Oelschelegel starred for Acton while Concord fought well but couldn't match the home side's power and spirit.
Concord High plans a road game at Stoneham next Saturday with a makeshift lineup as Cook is ill and Ed Hawks may miss the clash. Hawkes leads the squad with Howard Hawkes in charge. Concord seeks its first win after five losses and a touchdown.
Loyale TM Court sponsors a card tournament in its quarters featuring Cribbage Bridge and Pitch. Prizes await high scorers at the end of the event.
Concord High traveled to Wellesley and suffered its fifth straight loss, 52 to 6, as Wellesley kept top players in late and coasted to a dominant win. Bobby Cousins scampered 100 yards for Concord’s lone touchdown after a punt miscue, but the hosts still stretched lead to end.
Tompkin's Poultry collected four firsts and the clean legged bantam championship while Tompkins, a Rhodesland Hod authority, earned multiple top finishes. His son Robert secured five firsts in the Rhode Island class, and Bob's wife took four of five in the English class. The Tompkins plan to exhibit at Whitman in the final outdoor show of the year.
Northboro County Commander Harry Shaughnessy presided as officers were installed at the Clinton in stalled Northboro Legion Post in Legion hall on South Street last night. New officers include Commander Albert N. Peck first vice Melvin Auger second vice Walter La Rose finance Herman L. Peinze adjutant Frederick Leary chaplain Lindsay L. Jones sergeant at arms Alfred H. Pierce historian Herman L. Peinze.
John Danahy of 186 Ralpy Street Brooklyn New York died at home after a daylong illness. A Marlboro native he was the son of the late Jeremiah and Mrs Danahy. Survived by his wife and daughter a sister Mrs Margaret Giblin Ringold Street this city and a brother Philip New York.
The flat gridiron contest between St Mark's School and Groton School will be played at St Mark's School this moon with kickoff at 2.15. The match marks a rare head to head in a half day schedule.
Concord High’s undefeated field hockey team defeated Lexington 2-0 at Emergon Playground. Martha Ellis scored the only goal in the first period, with Betty Coolidge proving strong on defense as Lexington failed to convert.
Winchester grips Concord as the league leader is stunned 6 0 in a tense clash. Maynard scores a first six pointer but loses 25 6 while Belmont climbs to first place tied with Lauramen as Lexington trails with 171 points against. The standings list Winchester in front and include Stoneham Maynard Lexington and others. This week features Concord at Stoneham and Chester at unknown venues.
Gin's Hockey Weston won 8-2 over Arlington. Ned and Belmont tied 0-0 and 1-1? Maynard and Lexington won 2-0 and 1-0. Winthrop and Lunenburg tied 0-0 and 1-1.
Snippet shows multiple lost games with low scores and a 0-33 line. Names Jon and Yon appear in incomplete entries. Overall, indicates a run of defeats with final tallies ranging from 0 to 52 points for one team.
Middlesex School Boston Trade won 19 to 0. Groton and Portsmouth Priory lost 33 and 20 respectively. St Marks lost 0 to 20. Brooks won 58 to 0.
Members of the Nt cae Club gathered yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Herbert Searles with co host Mrs Dexter Dodd assisting. Mr Robert P Frye presided as president Miss Lillian B Curtis conducted a program titled 1 E focusing on garden issues and questions leading to an enlightening forum. The social hour followed and the next meeting is set for Monday afternoon at the home of Mr John A Frye.
A brief item notes the phrase Father of Pleasure Novelty as a reflection on origins of pleasure, attributed to a southern source. The line suggests a cultural saying or adage about the root influence behind amusement and novelty in society.
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