30 Nov 1938
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1938
Page
1
A fragmentary note from a reader presents an economist predicting rapid market evolution. The excerpt references plans to advance business dealings amid shifting conditions and hints at impending changes in the economic landscape.
An article notes Professor Wood as a leading figure in spectroscopy and chemical defense, recounting his World War I tar gas work and claim of scientific prowess. It mentions a petrol‑driven death ray demonstration and his ties to Harrow and the University of Berlin.
The Concord Players stage Without Tears on December 1 2 3 with strong critical praise from English and American reviewers cited. Reserved seats for Friday and Saturday and unreserved for Thursday are available at Richardson's Drug Store.
Concord sports writer Rudy Currier will write for the Boston Garden this winter and pause his Enterprise duties. He serves as Publicity Director of the Massachusetts State semi pro baseball tournament under State Commissioner Arthur B. Corey. Currier expects to resume Enterprise work in the spring.
Middlesex Central Pomona convenes at Bikes Hall in Concord on Wednesday night led by Master Leslie Sims. Concord Grange hosts supper at seven, with Adelaide Sims organizing a colorful travel lecture “Cruising the West Indies” and a community singing event. The Waltham Travel Bureau presents the lecture. A 4 pen ny Christmas Sale is run by the Home and Community Service Committee.
Mrs Sadie Artherly of Brookline won the 15 pound Thanksgiving turkey drawing last week. The prize was awarded in a local Brooklyn event run by the community group.
Allen French of Concord spoke at the Boston Book Fair meeting devoted to juvenile writers. He described researching medieval life for The Red Keep set in Burgundy in 1165, outlining plot planning, drafting, and the hard editorial work authors face before publication.
The last session of the Current Events series, under Concord League of Women Voters, featured Irving, who traced prison history in Massachusetts and urged better offender classification. He highlighted prison types, from West Concord Reformatory to Charlestown and Norfolk, and urged early crime prevention and juvenile focus.
A town thrives on timber as a livelihood and trade, with wood products forming the backbone of local economy and daily life. Residents rely on sawmills and crafts to sustain work, while markets attract buyers seeking sturdy timber goods.
Miss Pearle Hughes daughter of Mr and Mrs Ward W Hughes will wed Arnold D Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Wilson Sunday afternoon at the Parsonage of West Concord Union Church. Rev Kenneth R Teed will perform the ceremony with Louis Vigliotti as best man. A reception will follow at 21 Highland Street. They plan to live in West Concord. Miss Hughes graduated from Concord High School in 1934 and has been a telephone operator at the Concord exchange. Mr Wilson attended Concord High School and for five years has worked for J R Ellery Trucking Company.
An open meeting for natural science interest will be held at the Coroial Inn in Concord on Tuesday evening December 6 at 2 o'clock after a 6:30 dinner. Harris A. Reynolds will discuss What we can learn from the hurricane and Richard J. Eaton will present the Hapgood Wright Town Forest tree and shrub list. The forest is under a town committee led by Samuel Hoar Harold W. Chase and Bernard W. McGrath.
The Robinson family produced multiple Concord High School players and Duke Blue Devils, including Dave and Bill as star backs and Roger, Duke captain, as a key backfield man. Charles G. “Dad” Robinson led the Concord Yankees line and semi pro team. Roger helped sustain a Duke lineup with backfield dominance.
Jimmie and Dick, radio and stage stars from the West, bring their third Concord appearance next Wednesday evening under the Concord Legion band sponsorship. They headline with Miss Cora Deane and Little Willie the singing Jayhawker, plus three year old Claudette Faucher known as the Shirley Temple of New England in songs and dances.
A Gere community planning report outlines a new center concept intended to serve residents with inclusive programs. Officials emphasize accessible facilities, potential location, and phased construction to meet local needs.
The second study group on Foreign Policy sponsored by the Concord Weston and Lincoln league met at Mrs Erland Fields home in Weston. Mrs Henry Maton outlined reciprocal trade agreements and the GB Treaty while Mrs Eaton discussed the Neutrality Act and its China impact.
Concord High School selects Roy Geeee and James Flannery as co-captains for the 1989 football team.
Radio Q and A segment closes as Kenneth wraps up latest work titled Trend-mee ee season. The unusual project concludes last week with audience questions answered and public interest noted.
The Middlesex Institution for Savings paid 694 Christmas Club members 39 470.25 dollars on November 28 1938 marking a rise over last year and continuing 13 years of growing popularity. The 1939 Christmas club opens the following Monday December 5.
The Mexican fair organized by the Woman's Union parish committee proved highly entertaining with costumed participants and booths styled as Mexican shops. Decorations were coordinated by Mrs Hagen Lamson. chairmanship was led by Mrs Biot R. Howard. Attendees enjoyed stage scenes, foods, crafts, and a white elephant auction chaired by Mrs Leon Foss. The event included a Mexican dinner for 238 guests, served by the hospitality committee led by Mrs George D Hallett.
Regular meeting of the Concord Legion Auxiliary held at 8 pm in the Veterans Building. Attendees include executive board members Jennik Me Splagaine Mabsoey and Mreneney, with focus on county matters and upcoming events.
Concord High defeated Lexington 7-0 in the 17th annual Thanksgiving matchup. A late fourth quarter touchdown capped by a successful extra point provided the margin as Concord maintained control in a tense, defense-driven game. Joe Mara and Charlie Thompson sparked drives while Lexing ton split time on offense and defense, but Concord held the balance with key penalties and a grinding ground game.
A fragmentary note describes a meeting at Wheeler School in Massachusetts in December with hostesses present. It mentions officials and social organizers arranging the event.
A distressed notice from Leominster outlines a mortgagee sale connected to a furniture maker linked to The Tracy company. The fragment references Hudsen and a November 19875 date, indicating a sale action tied to a local business.
A concise quotation attributed to Emerson states that God offers each mind a choice and that one cannot have both options. The line emphasizes the inevitability of choice and the limits of desire.
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