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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1939
Page
1
A New York industrialist, identified as Grace and linked to Bethlehem Steel, urges seizing opportunities to maintain solvency amid war delays. The remarks reference composers and mountaineering imagery, signaling tension between business interests and wartime production.
Fragmentary notice describes Pauline McCarthy daughter of late Mr and Mrs Millen Lind aes CE ceremony Saturday morning at Bernard's venue. Rev George F Mui rain officiated with bridesmaid Genwrete Mrellen and best man Bywater of Groton.
Fragmentary note mentions an officer and a plan connected to Masters Night with a schedule covering a night of November 7. Details are incomplete and names or places are not clearly stated.
Concord. Harold Tompkins and family again captured major honors for the second week in a row at the New England bantam show held at Whitman last Sunday. Harold won best black rose comb bantams, Robert took first in the Rhode Island Red bantam championship, and Helen Tompkins earned top honors in the Spangled Old English class. The outdoor finale ends the season, with more shows planned indoors.
Fire originating from an incinerator at the Trinitarian Congregational Church parsonage broke out Saturday afternoon and spread to an adjacent shed before firefighters arrived. Several old pieces of furniture and part of the roof were destroyed. District Chief Dennis S. Horne estimated damage at $200.
Concord, Lexington Road couple Dr John W Boynton announce a girl born November 6 at Emerson Hospital. Lexington Street couple Mr and Mrs John Clahane welcome daughter Mary born November 4 at the Hospital. Acton couple Mr and Mrs Thomas C Byron announce a son born November 4 at Emerson Hospital.
The record notes a marriage performed by Rev Kenneth R Teed pastor of West Contord Union Church. The ceremony took place in West Contord and the couple resides at 68 Butler Ave Ember 3. The statement references Wert Stee utero and Sr Wirta as relations in the event.
Open meetings will be held with radio broadcasts on WRUL centered on four major points absolute love honesty purity and unselfishness. The organization promotes world peace and harmony among nations through its daily efforts beyond race creed or belief led by figures including Marjorie Allenard and Barbara Al_open meetings will be broadcast from Boston areas.
Concord veterans enjoyed a delicious dinner and entertainment at the Veterans' building last Saturday evening under the direction of Edward Kelley. Mr and Mrs George B Clark of Lexington road visited their son Myron H ang and family in Farmington Connecticut over the weekend.
Miss Marion Peterson and Mrs Everett C Thorpe spent the weekend as guests of Mrs Guy Moulton in Meridan New Hampshire, sharing social time and hospitality.
A brush fire near the Old Manse was confined to grass and shrubs after a Sunday afternoon alarm. Firefighters quickly restricted the blaze and prevented it from spreading to nearby structures.
Captain Herbert Berry remains in grave condition at Chelsea Naval Hospital with officials providing limited updates on his health status. Medical staff report monitoring and ongoing treatment as his condition is deemed serious.
The Union Thanks giving Service of the Protestant Churches of Concord will be held on Thanksgiving Day Morning November 30 at nine oclock in the Lang Street church.
Bella EH Davis announces the Woman's Union of the Trinitarian Congregational Church will hold its next meeting on November 16. Members are expected to attend as plans are discussed for upcoming activities and outreach.
The Concord Players rehearse for their fall production of The Petrified Forest by Robert Sherwood to be staged at the Veterans Building on December 7 8 and 9. Further publicity will follow.
Mrs. Jane Scarpitti of 23 Conant Street has been visiting relatives in New York. The Chic Soiree Club, once the Rooster Club, will sponsor a dance for members and guests on Thanksgiving Eve. The Union Church will stage a Minstrel Show at Harvey Wheeley School on December 7 under consideration.
Police in Concord pursue two youths who fled on a cycle after being told to stop by Hollie Beattie near Emerson Hospital road. After a two hour search they were found in the woods and escorted to barracks. Judge Wilson ordered them held for the Grand Jury in Concord District Court.
A Saturday night barn dance at Concord Country Club drew many members and guests. A prank involved placing a black and white polecat among the entertainers, causing a momentary scattering before the animal proved odorless and the party resumed.
Visitors from Concord last Sunday evening toured Admiral Byrd’s Snow Cruiser as it moved through Southboro and Framingham. Mrs Nellie Denaro, hospitalized at Emerson with pneumonia for two weeks, is greatly improved and may go home in a few days.
Bertha Graham and Mary E B Graham visited the famous Endless Caverns near New Market Virginia during a motor trip through the Shenandoah Valley.
Members of the Concord Country Club held a holiday evening barn dance at the Clubhouse with strong attendance. Gordon Allen and George Sohier, class of 42, were named scholars by the Harvard Corporation for high scholastic standing, it was announced recently.
Football coach Al Cook has returned to classes and resumed duties after sidelining illness described as near pneumonia.
Concord citizens fear foreign propaganda letters mailed to locals. The notices claim a speech by Nazi Foreign Minister Ribbentrop in Danzig on Oct 24 and allege anti German actions, prompting postal authorities to investigate and withhold some excerpts.
The Conant Machine Company at 340 Main Street has received a notice from the oane deen bu regarding business operations. Details are limited in the fragment, but the notice indicates an administrative action affecting the firm located in West Concord.
In weekly standings by Walter Joy, Snow’s ties Concord for first as K of C slips. Captain Hayes leads high average and high single, with 103.6 and 138. Little O’Brien tops three-string with 356. Lawton & Lafkin lead team single and team average at 533 and 1533. Matches next week list Concord vs Gas House and other pairings as the first half nears December 4 finale.
The Veterans Council at the Veterans Building formed a committee for the upcoming Turkey Whist on November 27. General of the affair is Russell F. Parsons with aides D Mahoney and Ernest A. The event supports observance of Patriots' Day.
On November 9 at a parsonage in West Concord, Mrs. Jean Manosh sister of the bride and Leo Alto step-brother of the groom were the only attendants. Mrs. Alto a Concord High School alumna trained at Waltham Hospital and the groom connected with the American Woolen Mills Maynard are mentioned.
Hudson mourns 72 year old Catherine M Sheridan widow of Leander H Sheridan of 41 Walnut street after long illness. Born in Ireland to Robert and Mary Scally she came to the US as a child and lived in Hudson for 62 years. She taught in the Boston school department and was mother to Harold B Sheridan, a local funeral director. Funeral from the home Friday at 9 15 with requiem at 10 in St Michael Church burial in parish cemetery. Marlboro directors William and Harold Tighe oversee arrangements.
Hudson high and Worcester Commerce had a forfeit 1 0 win awarded to Hudson after Commerce withdrew. A meeting of the Central Massachusetts Conference of coaches and officials in Worcester discussed objections to the officiating. Coaches Bob MacCarthy and Martin Tiernee attended. Earle Brigham was present.
Concord High travels to Winchester High as the Middlesex County League race heats up with Concord aiming to upset the leaders. Coach Al Cook returns after illness as Concord plots new plays ahead of Thanksgiving Day classic at Lexington.
Concord High girls tied Watertown 0 0 in the season finale. Miriam Clark led with a score but it was nullified by a prior infraction leaving Concord unbeaten with four wins and four ties for the season. Watertown's second eleven edged ahead 1 0 in a separate varsity contest.
The Concord Women’s Union will meet at the Trinitarian House on Hubbard Street at 3 PM Thursday November 16. Speakers include Mrs Hugh Robinson and Maries from Ching. A short musical program and tea will follow. Ladies from Concord and West Concord are invited to attend.
John Bernard Mc Grath son of Mr and Mrs Bernard W McGrath Pedford Lang and Missney Margaret K strom daughter of Mrs Kevl Wekstrom Maynard united in marriage at St Bernards with Rev George officiating and close friends present
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