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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1939

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Notable figures in science philanthropy and aviation

Fragmented text recalls Lemu el F Parton and L Cabot Lowell professors of journalism and science funding. Mentions Dr Cabot 78, lifelong humanitarian work, solar energy grants to Harvard and MIT, Hoyt C Hoyt from MIT building a sun powered bungalow, and a seaplane fuel system.

OFREY LOWELL/CABOT Columbia Univers In Journalism Uth L. Cabot Dr. Cabot Har University Massachusetts Institute Logy Hoyt C

Willis Douglas predicts American plane production rise

Ald Willis Douglas of Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica says American manufacturers can deliver planes soon and expects European powers to settle their quarrels. He notes the Glenn plant and I T chiefs will gain an early plane, echoing lessons from the U S signal corps during World War I.

Willis Douglas Douglas Aircraft Santa Monica Calif Americas Mr. S I. T Glenn U. S. Signal Corps Plané Manung Company

Ro ny Gypsy Smith a Worldly Preacher in New York

Ro ny Gypsy Smith described as the world’s most famous preacher now in New York, having spent 60 years preaching from a Bible. Born in England under a tree he first used the name Petuléngto, he speaks of ending wars through faith and religion and warns against scolding and fright.

Y Smith England Ty Smith Svangelice New Persuasion York New York Petuléngto

Concord Ex Annual Meeting and Election

Annual meeting and election details for the Concord organization. The notice reports a forthcoming gathering, outlining key dates and positions up for vote. No further context available in the readable text.

Soldier Breaks Legs While Thumbing for a Ride

Concord report: Private Vernon A. Smith, 22, of the 18th Engineers U A Army at Fort Devens, was seriously injured when struck by a car driven by George A. Mercier of Gardner while attempting to thumb a ride on the Concord Turnpike near Main Street. He suffered compound fractures of both legs and was taken to Emerson Hospital. expected transfer to Fort Devens Hospital.

Concord Main Street Vernon A. Smith 18Th Engineers U. A. Army Fort Devens Ayer Smith George A. Mercier Nichols Street Gardner Frank Sweeney Joseph Carroll Emerson Hospital

Will Purchase Kennedy Land In Concord At Public Hearing

At a planning board hearing in the Selectmen's rooms H Whittemore Brown won the right to lay a new road on the lot owned by Miss Mildrey Kennedy of Monument Street. The road will be Munroe Place with access from Bow Street. The town has begun laying water and sewer pipes on the site.

Concord Planning Board Selectmen’s Rooms H. Whittemore Brown

Fined For Wet Driving In Concord After Drunken Crash

State Patrolman Hollis C. Beattie stopped cars near the West Concord barracks on November 22 when Douglas Semple of Charles River collided with another vehicle. Semple, 64, was found in a drunken condition and fined in Concord court $45 total for operating under influence and drunkenness. he paid the fines.

Concord Hollis C. Beattie West Concord Barracks Douglas Semple Charles River Beattie Semple Concord Court Wilson

Birth announced for Cabot-Eveleth family in Concord

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cabot of Ripley Hill Road announce the birth of a son at Massachusetts General Hospital on November 22. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Chilton Cabot of Concord and Mr. and Mrs Charles F. Eveleth of Cleveland Ohio.

Concord Harold Cabot Ripley Hill Road Phillips House Massachusetts General Hospital Chilton Cabot Monument Street Cleveland Ohio

West Concord Notes Major Bowes Show and Army Enlistment

Mark Lapham 34 Central Street left West Concord to join the United States Army at the Army Base Boston and enter the medical corps. West Concord P T A presented a Major Bowes amateur hour at Harvey Wheeler School with 75 youngsters in two acts under Mrs. Fred Gill supervision. Hosts to the children included Major Michael J Dee and Mrs Dee and Mr and Mrs John Dolan and Mr and Mrs John OGrady. A daughter was born near 17 at Haywood Memorial Hospital Gardner to My and Mrs Folke Applegren, formerly of West Concord, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Mazzeo Main Street.

Mark Lapham Central Street United States Army Army Base Boston West Concord P. T. A Major Bowes Harvey Wheeler School Fred Gill Arthur Mullen Folke Applegren Haywood Memorialospital Gardner Applegren West Concord Joseph Mazzeo Mainstreet

Concord athlete Buddy Rodgers studies plan while at Northeastern

Wilfred Buddy Rodgers formerly of Concord High now a Northeastern student on a 10 week program and serving on the staff of a Boston newspaper. Freya Verrill from Nine Acre Corner has been elected director of the Massachusetts state division of the New England council at the sixth annual conference in Boston.

Wilfred Buddy” Rodgers Concord High Northeastern Boston

Concord Standwoog K Bolton Named Publicity Chairman

Concord announces Standwoog K Bolton as chairman of the publicity committee effective immediately. Bolton brings experience in community outreach and local event promotion to lead press liaison and public affairs coordination.

Concord Standwoog K. Bolton

Cavalry Parade in Concord Marks Return From Fort Devens

A mile long parade of the 110th Cavalry second squadron on Friday in Concord reviewed by Governor Saltonstall and Adjutant General Erickson marked the return from a seven day tour at Fort Devens. The event included 40 men 33 officers 116 horses and support units. The governor praised new cavalry machinery as police provided security without flaw.

Concord 110Th Cavalry Fort Devens Ayer Everett Thoreau Streets State Armory Saltonstail Edgar’ C Erickson Armory Stow Street Hubbard Thoreau Philip Brown Tash Quartermaster Squadron Roland Mengini Comonwealth Avenue Saltonstall Brown Erickson Concord Police William G Ryan West Concord Barracks

Concord Grangers Presiding Masters Night at Elks Hall

Last Tuesday evening at Elks Hall Concord Grangers held go presiding masters night with representatives including Edward Stephens Carlisle Theo dore Pate Petharm New Hampshire Elizabeth Wittkus Arlington Hazel Robinson Maynard Stella Wright Cochituate George Tully Acton Inga Frost Acton Phyllis Pashe Billerica Arthur O Connell Wilmington Thomas McQuaid Wilmington Elmer Hall Boxboro Irene Hulme Stoneham Entertainment by Miss Perkins of the Telephone Company on progress of the Telephone Rambling Roses of Acton provided music and dancing The next meeting is December 6.

Concord Elks Hall Concord Grangers Edward, Stephens Carlisle Theodore Pate - of Miss Perkins The Telephone Company Roses Acton

Concord High elects junior class officers

Concord High School juniors elected Woodward Blocher as president last week. Barbara Richardson was named vice president Virginia Benoit secretary and Henry Harmon treasurer. Mrs Helen Freeman was named junior class advisor with Frank J Goggins as senior class advisor.

Concord Concord High School Woodward Blocher Barbara Richardson Virginia Benoit Henry Harmon Helen Freeman Frank J. Goggins

Athletic Group Active at Concord High School

Concord High School forms athletic group with Atnietb ert Voigt as president and Robert Couns Association as organizer. Officers Rob ins vice president Elizabeth Coolidge secretary Thomas Hoffman treasurer. Albert C. Cook serves as football coach and faculty director of all athletics.

Concord—High School Atnietbert Voigt Robert Couns Association Robins Elizabeth Coolidge Thomas Hoffman Albert C. Cook

Patrolman Finan Recovers At Home After Major Operation

Concord patrolman James E. Finan 25 Everett Street has left Emerson Hospital after several weeks recovering from major surgery. He is steadily improving but will be out of service for some time before returning to duty with the Concord force.

Concord James E. Finan Everett Street Emerson Hospital Concord Force

Public Lecture by Fletcher at Horticultural Hall

Concord Lawrence B Fletcher, secretary of the Trustees of Public Reservations and recent purchaser of the Old Manse, will lecture at Horticultural Hall in Boston on December 6.

Concord Lawrence B. Fletcher The Trustees of Public Reservations Horticultural Hall Boston

Concord Board of Trade to Hold Annual Meeting

The Concord Board of Trade announces its annual meeting and officer election for Monday December 4 at the Colonial Inn with President Maurice McWalter presiding.

Concord Benjamin Penoit Concord Board of Trade Colonial Inn Maurice McWalter

Concord Plans Early Thanksgiving Celebration in Massachusetts

Concord residents anticipate an early Thanksgiving celebration in the state as part of a regional observance. The report notes the date may vary and reflects local traditions surrounding the holiday.

Concord Academy Announces Principal Change

The Trustees announce the resignation of Miss Vale Adams Knapp as headmistress effective at the end of the school year. They appoint Miss Judith Tucker of Richmond Virginia as her successor. Tucker is a Westham College and Radcliffe graduate who has taught at the University of Maine and led Foxcroft School’s history department.

Concord Concord Academy Vale Adams Knapp Jane Judithee Tucker Foxcroft School Hathaway-Brown School Cleveland

Concord Yankees defeat Army and Navy squad in season finale

Concord Yankees beat Waltham Army and Navy 6 to 0 at Emerson Playground to end their season with an unbeaten home streak. Freddy Resco tossed a 16 yard pass to Concord's Cunningham for the game's only touchdown as Freeman Hiling ton and teammates held off the rival attack.

Concord al Cunningham Freddy Co Concord High Concord Yankees Albham ‘Nighthawks Army and Navy Waltham Emerson Playground St. Mary's Brookline Medford A. A Freddy Resco Cunningham Watch City Eleven Magurn Henry Berlied Herbie Symes

Petrified Forest on Stage in Concord December Run

Concord Players present Robert Sherwood comedy drama Petrified Forest set in an Arizona crossroads bar gas station. Characters include line men legionnaires gangsters and travelers. Alan Squire played by William Eversham Jr journeys to find belief as performances run December 7 8 9 at 815 PM.

Concord Robert Sherwood Arizona Petrified Forest Concord Players Alan Squire William Eversham, Jr

Emerson Hospital Births in Concord and Acton

Concord couple Mr and Mrs John W Saarala welcome a daughter born November 25 at Emerson Hospital. West Acton couple Mr and Mrs George H Charter celebrate a daughter born November 26 at the same hospital. Harold J Priest and wife also announce a daughter born at Emerson Hospital on November 24.

Emerson Hospital Concord John W. Saarala Lewis Street Maynard George H. Charter West Acton Harold J. Priest

Old Concord Chapter DAR Plans December Meeting

The Old Concord Chapter of the DAR will hold a December meeting at the Chapter House on Lexington road this Saturday at 2.46 p.m. Mrs. Caleb Wheeler of Virginia Road is listed as a participant.

Concord Old

Saving Our Minutes Concord Speaking Event

Mrs. Eleanor B. Winters, home demonstration agent, will speak to the American Division of the West Concord Woman’s Club on the topic Saving Our Minutes. The event is hosted by Geen L Miss Winters and an announcement notes the chapter is in session.

Concord Eleanor B. Winters West

West Concord lecture on Japan spurs broad interest

A large audience heard Mittchell discuss Japanese culture, habits, and religion learned during six years abroad. Rothwell showed motion pictures as part of the program followed by dancing, presented by the local lodge open to the public.

West Concord Wilbraham Japan Mittchell United States Bhell Orient Tern Rothwell

Concord Couple Reveals Engagement of Alicia Garfield

Mrs Garfield announces engagement of Alicia Rudolph Garfield to John Boit Cabot at an informal party. Alicia, great granddaughter of ex President Garfield, is linked to Williams College and Radcliffe background. Cabot, an architect, is son of Dr Hugh Cabot and former Mayo Clinic surgeon, educated at Deerfield Dartmouth and Ecole des Beaux Arts France.

Concord Garfield Alicia Rudolph Garfield John Boit Cabot High Cabot Needham Mar Country Cabot United States Mason Garfield Harry A. Garfield Williams College William Pew Salem Hugh Cabot Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota University of Michigan Concord Academy Amy Sacker

Concord Locals Fall to University Club in Badminton Match

The Concord Men's A badminton team loses 4 of 5 matches to the University Club at Hemenway Gym Boston. Key results include W Schell and J Murphy beating Smith and Wood 15-4 15-18, and Craft and Rich defeating Bodfish and Len Larribee 15-12 25-32. The locals miss Hayes and Faversham Jr. and next play Belmont December 6 at the same gym.

Concord Greater Boston Hemenway Gymnasium Boston University Club W. Schell Leonard Smith D. Richardson D. Rich Sumner Clarence Bodfish J. Murphy Smith R. Wood J. Craft P. Rich S. Bodfish R Wood R. Ashley Bodfish Len Larribee Belmont Kenneth Hayes William Faversham, Jr

Concord Players Extend Pet Forest Subscription Deadline

The Concord Players management extends ticket subscriptions for The Pet Forest through Saturday December 2. Many good seats remain and price limits apply, offering a final chance to subscribe.

Concord Pet Forest

Rivalry of Towns: Concord Lexington Football Feud History

Concord and Lexington trace their rivalry to 1775 with a modern football clash starting 1920 a 33 0 Concord win. Since then the series has become an annual Thanksgiving Day feud, with key games in 1924 1925 1926 and the long run of wins by Concord including a 13-12 comeback by Bob Tompkins and a 26-0 Lexington loss in 1935.

Concord Lexington Blue and Gold Hodgins Bill .McCarthy Eddie Loughlin Seleven Wil Sable Cexinatou Codordee Steve Flannery

Kaceys Lead Pin League For Week

In the weekly Mill Car Bowling rolloff Kaceys lead the standings clinching first with four points as All Stars slip to second. George Lawton captaining Lawton and Lufkin posted the high away average 104.8 and Hayes set the high single of 138. Casey captain John Byron leads the high three strings 357 while Lawton and Lufkin own the top team marks 562 single and 1566 three strings. Standings show Stars 9 2, Lawton & Lufkin 11 8, Independents 12, 20, and other teams. In the Turkey roll off Joe Gandet won the prize and Snowball Johnson took the consolation.

Mill Car All Stars George Lawton Lawton Lufkin Moto Ick Ahheun Ee Eye Che Necancace Cee Rowe Ool Ao Scenes Lawton & Lufkin Blevet Ap Cscs Iceeceeg Poncord Olli Cacescneens Andersons Joe Gandet Johnson Ned McManus

Concord Scouts Convene With Leaders For Outdoor Campaign

At a Troop 31 meeting in Concord the Scout Executive Jack Merrill and District Commander Morton Seavey addressed the boys. Scoutmaster Dr. John W Boynton and Troop Committee Chair Harold Walker outlined patrol leader meetings before the next regular session and planned hiking trips. Woody Blochgr led closing exercises.

Concord Jack Merrill Sachem Council Morton Seavey Lincoln and John W.boynton Harold Walker Woody” Blochgr

Trinity Church Elm Street Services Schedule

Rev Charles Russell Peck leads Sunday worship at Trinity Church Elm Street with Holy Communion and sermon at 11 a.m. Junior church and lower school sessions occur earlier in the morning.

Trinity Church Elm Street Charles Russell Peck Tate Onmmunion

Bernard's Church Mass Times and Benediction Schedule

Sunday Masses are held at 8 and 10 a m with Benediction after the late Mass. The text notes a curate named Mulcahey and references A watiann 4 Fianick. The passage appears to document church services and clerical names without broader context.

Bernard's Church Watiann Fianick Eaethed Grarner Mulcahey

Sudden Death Claims 32 Year Old Dr Dexter

Concord reports the sudden death of Dr. Smith Owen Dexter Jr. at Annapolis Maryland last Saturday aged 32 He was a longtime Concord resident and former Concord High student and son of Rev and Mrs Smith C Dexter pastor of Trinity Church Burial occurred Tuesday at Swan Point Cemetery Survivors include his brother Lewis of Cambridge A brief local sports recap follows mentioning Concord Lexington and a playground game with noted lineups and player names from a season description.

Concord Smith Owen Dexter Jr Annapolis Maryland Dexter Concord “High School Smith C. Dexter Trinity Church Swan Point Lewis Pegos Cambridge Deter Evan

Protestant service at Evangelical Free Church Thurs by Daniels

A morning service at the Evangelical Free Church on Chupa aie street is announced for Thursday at 9 o clock. Rev Otto Rafos will lead the service with scripture read by Rev Wilford H Bunker, and a Governor’s proclamation by Rev Charles Russell Peck. Prayer by Rev Kenneth R Teed and sermon by Rev Edward P Daniels. The offering goes to Emerson Hospital.

Concord Union T Oling Agate Protestant Evangelical Free Chupa Aie Street Thursda Edward P Daniels Otto Rafos Evangelical Free Church Wilfud “H Bunker Trinitaman Congregational Church Charles Russell Peck Trinity Church Kenneth R Teed West Concord Union Church First Parish Church Emerson Hospital

Youths Held for Grand Jury in Concord Burglary Case

Two Greater Boston youths Edward Savell of Waltham and John R. Craig of Brighton were ordered held for the grand jury in Concord, with $500 surety, after a night time breaking and entering at Peterson's filling station on the Concord turnpike. They were remanded to Hast Cambridge jail following a district court appearance.

Concord Greater Boston Lexi James J. Sullivan Dominic Guiffrida West Concord Barracks Concord District Court Edward Savell Waltham John R. Craig Brighton Judgs Howard A. Wilson Peterson Concord Turnpike Cambridge

Veterans Council to Meet for Concord Patriot Celebration

The Veterans Council joining the James J. Mansfield Post and the Corporal Ralph W. Hosmer unit will meet in the Courtroom of the Town House next Monday evening to plan Concord's 165th anniversary celebration of the Concord fight. Russell F. elected commander will preside.

Concord Veterans Council James J. Mansfield Ralph W. Hosmer Town House Chich Russell

Our Lady Help of Christians Church Mass Times

Our Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord lists Sunday Masses at 7 8 20 and 10 30 a m with Benediction at 6 30 p m led by Rev Wm F Shaw pastor and Rev Ernest Lord curate.

OUR Lady Help OF Christians Church Cathodc—West Concord Wm. F. Shaw Ernest Lord

Banquet Honors 42 Concord High Football Players

Concord High held a testimonial banquet at the Colonial Inn on December 7 recognizing 42 players. Coachs and guests attended with Ken Chamberlain and a sleight of hand act as entertainers, while speakers addressed the team’s season.

Concord High Concord Colonial Inn Ken. Chamberlain Mighty

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