12 Nov 1937
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1937
Page
1
A fragmented diary of local notices and personalities from Centerville Jeffersonian. Mentions editor Joe Lee 23, set type by boys, and a fire department record. Includes references to community meetings, invitations to cookery school, and social anecdotes from Townsends.
The Board of Trade gathering drew attendees with speakers including McManus the local postmaster and the town’s construction superintendent and fire chief. They discussed the West Concord post office closure and the reason centered on efficient service and a needed afternoon operation tied to a nearby road connection.
The Concord calendar lists upcoming events from November 12 to November 18 including art exhibits at Concord Artists Library, a Trinitarian Church food sale, and a Fitchburg trip by the Young People Society. Several meetings occur at local churches, schools, and clubs with lectures, demonstrations, and nursing classes ongoing through the week.
The Concord League of Women Voters held an open meeting at Mrs Richard M. Camerons home on Barretts Mill road with over 60 attendees. Members reviewed past work, outlined future activities, and re affirmed the nonpartisan stance while noting the league sponsored 127 bills with 57 enacted last year.
The First Parish Church Woman's Parish Association presented a mystery play The Night of January 16th in the church vestry on Wednesday night. Miss Helen Root directed and played Karen Andre the defendant in a murder trial replacing Mrs Siebarth who was ill. A jury from the audience decided guilt. Tickets were 30 cents.
Meeting plans for a local Athiat Association open to all members. Edward Loughton or Wisner Park invited those interested to apply.
Miss Wenonah Edna Sibley daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward W Sibley of Lexington will wed Dean Chamberlin son of Dr and Mrs Theo Chamberlin on October 19 at eight o'clock in the Church of the Redeemer in Lexington Rev Charles R Peck to perform the ceremony Bride will be given in marriage by her father Miss Lotto Chesabert sister of the groom will be maid of honor two bridesmaids Mrs Edward B Sandberg and Mrs Ivan Pyle will wear copper velvet with copper colored chrysanthemums After the ceremony the couple will reside in New York where Mr Chamberlin is employed with Life Magazine.
Mrs Henry Brooks, local chairman of the Community Crusade, urges all interested to visit next week to attend sessions included in Greater Boston's Community Fund. The aim is to gain a better understanding of activities and their value to the whole community.
Concord gathering features Rep Julian of Watertown addressing voting issues before the public. Otis Whitney introduces Joh Wroe of Waltham, campaign manager for Colonel Hansen, mayoral winner in Waltham. About twenty members attend. crackers and order served. Club wins five dollar prize for selling more Midnight Cruise tickets than peers.
The West Concord Union Church Men's Club presents an open meeting on the Seeing Eye dog with speaker Jane Stevens of New Haven and trainer Betts at 3 30 and 8 00 pm. The event highlights the dog that helps the blind, noting its Rockefeller Center photography and German origins and inviting broad attendance.
The Female Charitable Society will meet at the First Parish Meeting House Vestry on Wednesday November 17 at 2 in the afternoon. Mrs Cyrus Hosmer and Albert Lee will act as hostesses.
A fragment from a Concord note places a pair of glasses in a case near Ghpsire High School and a Fee Coffer Shop on Thursday evening November 4. The item description reads Photoe 246 with unclear phrasing.
Two accidents on Armistice Eve caused one death and injuries. Roy Palmer of Ayer drove a car eastbound at Concord Turnpike and Haven Road, striking a MG driven by a local man, sending the vehicle to the opposite curb. Palmer said headlights from another gate blinded him. Police, including Officers Foster and Thomas, investigated. Foster later was struck by a truck and hospitalized. The truck driver stated he did not see Foster until close, then swerved to avoid him.
A skewed fragment discusses a proposed piggery permit and property use, noting conflicts with local rights and city radius constraints. It mentions swine waste, odor from large-scale production, and concerns over environmental and economic impact, with references to nearby residents and commerce.
The Concord Lodge sponsors a sizable Christmas event featuring a whist game, with a large display and festive proceedings planned by the organization.
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