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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1939
Page
2
The article traces Polish contributions from early colonial ties with Captain John Smith and Kosciuszko to notable figures in military, politics, arts, and industry. It notes waves of migration after uprisings, the integration of Poles into U.S. life, naturalization trends, and Poles in government, education, and culture.
A By-Laws Committee met Monday night to discuss new town regulations. Attendees included officials such as Chief Ian and James Coughlan, with William Naylor and Frank Morgan named among participants.
Maynard An and co operative display at the local cooperative store featured over 600 attendees. Demonstrator A. Linna spoke on cooperative labeled goods while Rigo presented on government grading rules. Anna Bromsbelt could not attend the pictures of the Children’s Camp.
An enthusiastic committee led by Donald Futlenton and Bert Hayward plans a large turkey social on the evening of November 27 at Acton tirehouse. The event supports the South Acton gathering with five dressed turkeys and a table of prizes to boost charity and social activities.
Universalist church Acton holds Family Day next Sunday with a morning Thanksgiving service at 10 45. The sermon by Rev Ulysses Sumne Mil burn is titled Can We Give Thanks.
Friends and relatives gathered at the Laws Brook road home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester E. Downey to mark their silver anniversary. The twin daughters Edna and Anna arranged an unexpected surprise party with gifts including a chest of silver an electric ironer and a lace table cloth as games and music entertained guests. The couple who wed in Maynard on November 15 1914 have four children Frank George and twin daughters Bana and Anns.
Acton Grange selects Mrs Torkelsen as Master for the coming year at a regular meeting. Officers named include Walter Liebfried Overseer and others. a literary program followed the business session and refreshments were served. A November 28 meeting with neighbors is planned.
Charles Fren and Leslie W. Monian tied the knot in a small ceremony. The couple exchanged vows at the town chapel with close family present. Local officials offered best wishes as newlyweds begin their life together.
Special to this papery reports William L Prescott of South Sudbury aboard a Southampton bound ship from ACW. He disembarked at Antwerp with 421 passengers ninety of whom were Americans. Many had business ties in Holland and Belgium and chose to return home amid German invasion threats as British authorities questioned the group.
Mr and Mrs Poole of South Soatacy aboard the United States if Manhattan arrived recently from Le Vernon and Southampton. They were among 1137 passengers, mostly aliens, who were inspected at Southampton. Germans, refugees for the most part, were found. The Poole couple said Americans abroad feel uneasy and restless about staying as conditions in Europe worsen.
Mr and Mrs Anthony Castellini of Douglas avenue observed the silver wedding anniversary with a surprise party at Biks hall attended by about a hundred friends from Maynard Acton Concord West Concord Sudbury Stoughton Hyde Park Watertown Lexington Clinton and nearby towns. The couple have four children Catherine Margaret Victor and Dominic who helped with the entertainment including Durkee and James Fa with a tenor solo and guitar selections. The hall was draped in white decorations.
The annual celebration titled Russian Grand Night Poem offered a short comedy drama honoring the Orthodox Church observance. Attendees gathered at Min Road Hall last Saturday for an Gent feature and festive readings.
The Acton Woman's Club in Snathe Town presented a musical charity event directed by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. FitzGibbon. Rev. Lynne Townsend officiated as interlocutor and the program featured soloists Harlan Tuttle Helen Best Jessie Knowlton Frances Whitcomb Avis Collins and Flora Kilmartin with Flora Kilmartin leading the finale. actors included Frank Wheuley Hugh A Clarence Robbins Syd Wells Louis and Lydia Tolman among others. The show offered parodies harmonica acts Alexander's Big Time Band and ends with God Bless America as flowers were given to Mrs. FitzGibbon and other cast members.
Concord church schedules Sunday services at 10 45 a m and Sunday school at 10 45 a m A Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 45 p m A reading room open on weekdays except holidays The Wesson Sermon titled Ancient and Modern Necromancy and Mesmerism to be read worldwide on Sunday November 26 Includes Bible verses from Isaiah and Psalms and a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
Maynard George H. Gutteridge announces the annual state town settlement earned the town 36718 dollars after adjustments. The report notes the total funds and compares figures to earlier receipts, including tax revenues around 46145 dollars and 11.09 dollars difference in one instance.
Evelyn Boxhill alias Brown of West Acton was ordered by Judge Frederick A Crafts to indefinite confinement at the Framingham Women's Reformatory for abandoning a two weeks old infant in a parked car on Cushing street Waltham officials said the baby was found frostbitten and later placed in state guardianship The acton welfare lead followed a report from a department worker about Boxhill seeking aid for dependents The mother admitted the abandonment and claimed she was overwhelmed by burdens as the child born January 20 1989 in Ayer was taken to Waltham after leaving Acton to live with her parents the sentence came after authorities coordinated with Acton Waltham and Concord officers to solve the case
WEST CONCORD The Union Church minstrel show for December has been postponed until sometime in February.
Joseph Sheehan son of Mr and Mrs Edward W Sheehan of Old Bridge road has received a top honor at Worcester Academy where he serves as a senior class monitor.
Mrs Luella Mott 80, wife of Otis B. Mott of Central Street, greeted neighbors and friends last Saturday at their home. well wishers sent cards flowers and messages. A Acton native, she is daughter of Luke Smith Civil War veteran and granddaughter of Soloman Smith, a member of Capt Isaac Davis’s Acton Minute Men at Concord.
Mr and Mrs Edward Faulkner Conant mark their sixtieth wedding anniversary at their Acton Centre home. Friends visit, cards arrive from relatives, and well wishes come from local residents as the couple, lifelong Acton natives, reflect on a long marriage in the same residence.
Mrs Minnie Dieneke, age unknown, died this morning at her home on Prescott Prospect Street in Acton. W Baldwin, a resident, reported the death. Further details not provided in the fragment.
Gearg Walter Joy reports Snow's five at the top of a ten team table in the weekly hay averages. Pharmacists lead totals. Stars defend and hold third as Orsons stay scoreless. Captain Byron tops high single with 358. John Hayes leads with 104.8 and 13 for two strings. Lawton and I pace team standings with 583 high team score and 1533 high team series.
Sidney Smith elected captain of the Concord Middlesex School eleven, with guard Young Smith from Gainesville Georgia and Jim Black of Ridgewood New Jersey noted among standout players. Coach Bob Foster announces award of varsity letters to five players as part of the season’s varsity program.
Miss Miriam C undefeated Concord High elects a new field captain while Miss Murphy retires. Lexington Hockey Club loses 3-2 to an eleven and a banquet plans for the boys follow. Middlesex and Mechanic Arts teachers share notes on team colors and a possible erection plan.
Jimmy Deacon led Concord Indepe Jost to a 45 27 win on the Reformatory All court. He called for aspirants and promised tryouts as teams will play in various towns with home games at the gymnasium.
Monday evening a chicken pie supper was served in the vestry for the club. Rep Phill Dean of Brookline spoke as the evening’s guest speaker.
Fragmentary note mentions Ruth Lawrence and Olavio with a West Concord setting. Details are missing, leaving the event, participants, and context uncertain.
A note indicates that Gazer Walker will host the real Fair early in December. Details on venue and exact dates remain unclear in the fragment.
Last Thursday afternoon Mrs John Ruble hosted a silver tea for the Helping Hand society with Mrs Arlie subject of Good Gro.
An irregular report notes Thursday night activity at the Musketaquia Gun House under direct action. Details are fragmentary but indicate organized presence and involvement at the location.
Hel Tele Smith and en Smith join in a wedding ceremony. The event celebrates a union between two individuals with names tied to family and community.
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