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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1941

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Williams College President Baxter Leads Truth Mission

History professor and Williams College president at the time, Parker Baxter III, is described as leading a truth seeking office against deceptive propaganda. The piece profiles Baxter’s early career, his stance on education, and notable associates including Col. William Donovan and other prominent figures in government and finance, while highlighting his defense of truthful public information.

Nes P. Baxter III Presijliams College William J. Donovan Imation Sato Baxter Wilege Roosevelt Serman Oyster Bay Col D Merle-Smith Sydney Australia Oksted

Constitutional congress term limit debate in Guatemala

The article discusses Guatemala's constitutional congress and its stance on consecutive terms for the presidency, noting limits on serving more than one term and the implications for incumbents through 1949. It mentions the first election and potential one or two year terms amid political shifts.

Porge Ubico Constitutional Congress Guatemala

Freedom Parole Theme Prompts Global Debate

A worldwide discussion centers on parole and liberty as nations assess rehabilitation and justice. Governments, scholars, and advocates explore how forgiveness, monitoring, and social reintegration shape public safety and human rights.

Miss Priscilla Gerow Installed as Rainbow Worthy Advisor

Concord brief reports Miss Priscilla Gerow and other local girls installed as officers of Maynard Assembly Number 21 Rainbow Girls last Saturday night at Concord. Also noted are a 23 pound watermelon exhibition near Strawberry Hill Road and family birth in Emerson Hospital. Mrs Gatiney, formerly of West Concord, visited friends and sang at a Dalton Shee re nuptials event.

Priscilla Gerow Ralph A. Gerow Main Street Maynard Assembly Order of the Rainbow Concord Mil Strawberry Hill Road Elizabeth (Hennessey) Gatiney Cambbridge West Concord

Concord school board drafts plan to close office on Saturdays

Concord department seeks to close its office from November to May first on Saturdays to save fuel. The Incal draft board number 64 will stay open two evenings weekly Mondays and Fridays until 6 o'clock. Various local figures and events are noted including Fort Dawes inspections and a West Point Preparatory School invitation for Parker Boss.

Concord Maynard Acton Bedford Lincoln Subury Cochituate Wayland Emerson School Stow Street

Mi lot couple greet daughter Helene at Person Hospital

Mr and Mrs Lucie Joseph Mi lot of 391 Main Street announce the birth of a daughter named Helene born on the 22nd at Person Hospital.

Lucie Joseph Milot Main Street Helene

Concord High Opens Season with 21 0 Win Over Dracut

Concord High defeated Dracut 21 to 0 at Dracut Cricket Field as new coach Bernie Megin used subs. Johnny Mandriok scored the first TD, Billy O Neill added an extra point, Jakie Boyd and Ed Avile each produced scores, and Dee added two extra points. Key injuries included Frannie Horne and Pete Harwood. Stoneham visit next Saturday.

Concord Dracut Bernie Megin Secon Johnny Mandriok Megic Bill LaHiff Billy O’neill Joe Hanley Jakie ‘Boyd Onnie Dee LaHliff Ed '‘Aville Dee Megin Frannie Horne Pete Harwood Billy “Anderson Stoneham San Donavan Boyd Ta- Hiff Mandriok Horne Young Ridhie Horne Dracutman

Man Rides Through Gasoline Shortage with Bicycle

Joseph M. Dee, Bedford Street armorer at the State Armory, a World War veteran, has ridden a bicycle to work for 23 years. He pedals about five miles daily including lunch trips, totaling roughly 34 500 miles, more than twice around the world, earning his own transport and a knowing laugh at the gasoline shortage.

Concord Joseph M. Dee Bedford Street State Armory Joe Armory Soe Dee Everett Street Mr. Ickes

Enrolls at Oak Grove Concord Jenny Cox Joins Maine School

Concord-Jenny Cox daughter of Mrs Neal Cox of Concord welcomed to Oak Grove School for Girls Maine. A formal reception followed a rehearsal with a receiving line ushers and guests. Cox named one of sixteen to sing in robed choir. Dr Marvin Monroe Deems preached an Open Gateways sermon. Cox previously attended Concord Academy since first grade and becomes a resident student.

Concord Jenny Cox Neal Cox Oak Grove School Maine Miss Cox Oak Grove Mervin Monroe Deems

Former Concord math instructor visits Concord High School

Miss Florence M. Brown, former mathematics instructor at Concord High, joined teachers and pupils during a recent visit. She is now attending the Curry School in Boston, continuing her education.

Florence M. Brown Concord High School Curry School Eent Boston Weni Ty

Middlesex High Prevails 33 to 0 Over Boston Trade

Concord Middlesex school opened with a strong 33 to 0 victory over visiting Boston Trade. Captain Dick Guard from Honolulu led the attack with two touchdowns and strong line backing. Guard, Eckert, Stanton, and Chenoweth scored while Connnie Atkins kicked all three extra points. Middlesex hosts Thayer Academy next week.

Concord Middlesex Bob Foster Boston Eckér

Freak Gourds Grow From Concord Garden Invasion

Mrs Louis J McCaffrey of 164 Commonwealth Avenue reports gigantic gourds from her Concord garden after importing four gourd seeds from California last spring. The largest fruit weighs over 10 pounds, measures 38.5 inches long with a 191.2 inch circumference, and resembles a goose. Another freak gourd forms an Indian club shape as vines spread toward neighbors yards.

West Concord Louis J. McCaffrey McCaffrey Commonwealth. Avenue

Entering Oak Grove School Girls in Maine

Marjorie Damon daughter of Mr and Mrs Kennan Damon of West Concord enters Oak Grove School for Girls in Maine after Concord High School graduation. Families from England Hawaii and Canada attend largest entering class with weekend visit to Rosemere home of Principal and Mrs Owen and campout tradition noted during travel by horseback or car.

Oak Grove School West Concord England Honolulu South America Marjorie Damon Kennan Damon Main Street Maine Concord High School Migs Damon Rosemere Owen

Installation of Concord Council Knights of Jumibus Officers

Concord Council Knights of Jumibus installed officers Tuesday evening at a well attended meeting with out of town guests. District Deputy Fred J. Hogan presided. William J. Bulger Jr. became Grand Knight, succeeding Charles E. Mara. Other officers included Thomas F. Coyne, James P. Keehan, Martin J. Diskin, Bernard A. McKenna, J. William Byron, Rudolph W. Currier, Joseph H. McKenna, Patrick A. Smith, Michael Haskett, Terrence J. McHugh, and trustee for two years. Refreshments and brief entertainment followed.

Oncord Concord Council Knights of Jumibus Fred J. Hogan Winthrop William J. Bulger, Jr Charles E. Mara Thomas F. Coyne Charles EB. Mara Rand Knight James P. Keehan Martin J. Diskin Grand Knight Bernard A. McKenna Financialecretary J. William Byron Advoate Rudolph W. ‘Currier Warfien Joseph H. McKenna Patrick A. Smith Ichael Haskett Arn Terrence J. McHugh Trust

CHS Classes Elect New Officers at Concord High

Concord High School student officers announced for each class. Seniors elect William O’Neill president and Ann Hills vice president with Carolyn Viscariello secretary and John Coyne treasurer. Junior officers include Jack Larrabe president and Mary Lou Hills vice president. Sophomores choose Nei Hoyt president and Jean Anderson vice president. The athletic fund drive features Blues vs Gold teams with captains Joseph Macone and Anne Spencer and student captains Mary Garrett and Alice Gammon.

Concord Concord High School William O'Neill Ann Hills Carolyn Viscariello John Coyne Helen Wilson Jack Larrabe Mary Lou Hills Nancy Richardson Richard Wetherbee Helen Freeman Nei Hoyt Jean Anderson Nancy Smith J. Giles Camilla Moses Blues Gold Albert B. Robinson Joseph Macone

Concord Lions Club Formed at Wright's Tavern Meeting

A well attended luncheon at Wright's Tavern sparked plans for a Concord Lions Club. A temporary slate including Rothwell N. McRae as president and Dr. Arthur F. March as secretary was elected. Next meeting October 8 at 6 29 p m at Wright's Tavern aims to finalize the organization with Lions International officials present. Guests included Lions International rep Larry Slater district governor Ralph Estey and Elmer Telfer of Medford.

Concord Wright's Tavern Lions Club Rothwell N. McRae Arthur F. March Russell W. Wheeler Lion Tanner Rudolph W. Currier Lions Club, International Lawrence B Larry) Slater Lions, International Chicago Illinois Ralph H Doc) Estey Somerville

Rummage Sale Set by West Concord Woman's Club

The West Concord Woman's Club will hold its annual rummage sale on Thursday and Friday October 9 and 10 at the Adams and Bridges site on Commonwealth Avenue. Doors open at 10 o'clock with exceptional bargains in clothing bric a brac and household arts.

West Concord Woman's Club Adams & Bridges Commonwealth Avenue

Five Concord Couples Take Marriage Vows

Five Concord couples were married in a Saturday morning ceremony at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord. The Daltons and Sheehans led a large wedding with 200 guests. receptions followed at Seiler's Ten Acres, Wayland. The couples plan to live in Concord after a wedding trip to Charlestown, South Carolina.

West Concord Our Lady Help of ‘Christians’ Church Mary Williams Sheehan Edward Waldo. Sheehan Old Bridge Road Leo Peter Dalton Peter N. Dalton Old Bedford Road Concord Hoy William F. Shaughnessy Regis College Helen Thornton Wea Audrey’ Sullivan Newton Anne Flaherty Woburn Mr. Dalton John Griffin Lowell Robert B. Sheehan Edwant I. Sheehan West Otd Ae 8. Marine. Corps Daviduate Waltham

Concord Miss Elizabeth Graham Weds Berkeley Ingham

Concord Massachusetts announces the marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth Graham daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Graham of 20 Assabet Avenue to Berkeley H Ingham son of Mr and Mrs John T Ingham of West Concord. The 4 oclock ceremony was in the Parsonage of the Trinitarian Congregational Church with Rev Wilfrid H Bunker officiating. A small reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple plan to reside in West Concord after a brief wedding trip. The bride a Concord High School graduate class of 1938 and the groom a Concord High School graduate also, and Hemphill Diesel School Boston, is a machinist at Boston.

Dunstable Byron Johnson Saxonville West Concord Concord High School Hemphill Diesel School Boston

Fisher Lavandier Wedding in Concord and West Concord

Mise Fabine Clements LaVandier and Charles William Fisher were married at St Bernard's Church rectory on Saturday September 20. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Walter Quinlan.

Bryant Morse Wed in Bridgeport Connecticut Ceremony

Ruth Ann Bryant daughter of Waldo Gerald Bryant wed Edward Wendell Morse III son of Edward W Morse Jr at St Johns Church Bridgeport Connecticut. The couple will reside in Gaston Connecticut after a wedding trip to Canada.

Morse—Bryant Concord St. John’s Church Bridgeport Connecticut

Bride Rita Ransom Weds Charles Gordon Robinson

Concord ceremony Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Trinitarian Congregational Church united Rita Ransom daughter of Mr and Mrs Ross E Ransom with Charles Gordon Robinson son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Robinson The pastor Reverend Wilfrid H Bunker presided Maid of honor Miss Josephine Fraticelli Best man Roger Robinson Boston brothers of the bride and groom listed with others A reception followed at the venue

Boston David Robinson Billersica William A. Robinson Concord Tine Tard Ie Ae Olsen Maynard

Cahoon Elected High Priest at Walden Royal Arch

Concord file reports the Walden Royal Arch Chapter held its opening fall meeting at the Masonic Temple on Monday September 24 with High Priest Russell C Berry of Acton presiding A memorial service was held for late member Herbert W Hoenter and George B Cahoon Wes Concord named high priest Johnander Freni Carlisle son Prue Concord treasurer Warren B Goddard West Concord secretary Thomas Peterson Concord trustee for two years Meg officers and others to be appointed to be installed later this month

Concord Walden Royal Arch Masonic’ Temple Russell C. Berry Acton Herbert W. Hoenter George. B. Cahoon Wes Concord Johnander Freni Cas Cas ‘Iad Crite

First Parish Concord opens Sunday for Uni tarian church school

The First Parish Unitarian church school begins Sunday October 5 at 9:45 in the Parish House on Lexington Road. The liberal religious school offers a kindergarten through high school group, with 15 teachers and 120 students aged four to fifteen last year. The staff includes Rev. Edward P. Daniels as chairman and 14 teachers, with three staffers attending the Isles of Shoals Religious Education Institute in July.

Concord Unitarian Church School Lexington Road Edward P. Daniels Richard B.greenman Frederick ‘W. Allen

Couple Retire as Attendants at Hugh Cargill Home

Mr and Mrs Peter C Peterson retire after twenty years serving as superintendent and matron at Hugh Cargill Home on Walden Street. On October 1 they resign and son Herbert I Peter Jr., who has assisted during the summer, will continue the work.

Concord Peter, C. Peterson Hugh Cargill Walden Street Herbert. I. Peterson

Concord-Hast Quarter and Sleepy Hollow Split Playoff Doubleheader

In the twilight league at Emerwr playground Sunday, Concord-Hast Quarter won game one 2-1 with Gus Softriti pitching. Sleepy Hollow responded in game two, routing Sleepy Hollow 10-2 behind Bobbsy Mata pitching, taking a 2-0 series lead with a 32 victory. The series draws strong interest.

Concord — Hast Sleepy Hollow Emerwr Playground Gus Softriti Bobbsy Mata Sleepy. Hollow

Mrs DeMaQ Succumbs After Minor Operation in Concord

Concord mourns Mrs. DeMaQ 49 who died after a minor operation at Emerson. A Italy-born resident for 26 years she was active with the Our Lady of Indulgence Daughters of Italy and St Bernard's. Survived by three soldier sons and a daughter. Interment at St Bernard's Cemetery. Funeral services held at St Bernard's Church.

Ati DeMao Yee Emerson Ital Concord Saba Iceland Renaral Frank Waltham Samu Concord Ma DeMao Concord Ae School DeMao Wagamber Our Lady

Loaded Truck Catches Fire On Concord Turnpike

A Bowen company truck from Boston bound for Fort Devens caught fire on the Concord Turnpike near Fairhaven road Monday, causing about $8,000 in damage and total loss of the vehicle. Firemen from Central Station responded to the scene.

Concord Bowen Company Boston Fairhaven Fort Devens John Saat

Bedford Beats Our Lady’s Baseball in West Cone Playoff

Bedford wins 22-8 over Our Lady’s of West Cone in a league playoff at Bedford Sunday afternoon. Pete Primmerman starred with four RB Is, two doubles and a single while Victorson over ie had a strong offensive showing. Harry Cook exited early after allowing ten runs in the third inning.

Our Lady's Baseball West Cone Ur Champio Ee Lee Sera Harry Cook Bedford Oleen Geeni Pete Primmerman Fter Buddy Yn Oh Walter Horne Seards Aica

Concord Burleigh AL Pratt Jon The Week End

Fragmentary OCR transcript from a local score page lists names and scores with unclear context. It references persons such as Humphrey and Walker and numbers like 38-27 and 35-86, suggesting a sports tally or match results but lacks coherent structure and dates. The readable items indicate a likely athletic event or contest with individuals and point totals.

Concord Burleigh AL Pratt Jon Ee Chee Humphrey Br Hoemer Een Re “Ee Walker

Secret Faults We Edaily Forget Our Faults

A brief column examines hidden faults we overlook in daily life and the quiet ways they shape decisions. The piece suggests self awareness and candid reflection as remedies, noting ordinary moments reveal character through choices and consequences.

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