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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1935
Page
3
New Orleans officials in a court fight over the late John N. Willys estate involve his daughter and wife. The dispute centers on Willys who was an automobile magnate and ambassador to Poland. The case arose in New Orleans and involves Gulfport Mobile and Pensacola interests.
The State and Treasury Departments announce a new measure requiring all ships under 500 net tons to obtain certificates to improve the handling and importation of alcoholic liquors.
Prosecutors seek murder indictments against two prisoners for an arson-insurance plot that killed ten. Assistant state's attorney presented before the Grand Jury as Vitale, a 45 year old grocer, and Joseph di Chiari, 31, are alleged conspirators with a $100 payoff to ignite the blaze.
In Los Angeles on October 2 more than 500000 Californians greet President Roosevelt amid a tumultuous scene. The event centers on a liberal program and controversial proposals including a death penalty for two prisoners accused of plotting violence.
The Trinity Church Aid Fund will hold a sale of articles at the Girl Scout Community House on Walden Street Tuesday October 15. Richard Shedden son of Dr and Mrs William M Shedden recently transferred from Phillips Andover to Pomfret School in Connecticut. Sally Miller has entered Colby College as a freshman after graduating Cambridge School Kendall Green. The King’s Daughters opened its season in the First Parish vestry with hosts Mrs Wendell P Raymond and Mrs Thomas L Sanborn. John Jr Tortensen and sister Hilda visited Syracuse as Hilda begins graduate chemistry work aiming for a masters while a brother returns to Harvard as a sophomore.
In a late game thriller Concord ates Valince cater Gestet Pt faced a Pirates defense as Simpson broke free for a long scoring run. Grogan sustained a leg injury early, slowing the Eagles attack while William Damon powered most of the Pirates carries.
Miss Helen G Clubb and John M Lawrence announced their engagement earlier. They have chosen Saturday October 19 for their wedding at the Community Church of Osterville where her parents reside. Mr Lawrence has lived in Concord for about seven years and came from Falmouth Nova Scotia.
Three Concord private schools began the new term with strong enrollments. Middlesex School registered about 140 boys from across the country, Concord Academy nearly 120 girls, and the Fenn School 60 students. New teachers include T. Donald McCreary and Max Sullivan from Cranbrook along with several named staff at each campus.
Fortnightly gatherings discuss indoors features of natural science and display available geology books for attendees.
John Jones invites applications for a clerk position. Send details to P. O. Box 225 Cyn cord Mars.
Craigin Austin son of Mr and Mrs William Downes Austin of 41 Pilgrim Road Brookline is set to wed Mise Mara a Concord High School graduate and Lasell music student. Mara has taught at North Easton High School for nine years as supervisor of music and art instructor.
Miss Mary Caroline Hennessey wed Captain Thomas Cothran Perrin of the U S Marines on Monday August 26 in Washington D C. The Concord graduate, class of 1926, worked at Hudson Husex Motor Co before marriage and will reside at Quantico Virginia near the Marine headquarters after a visit to Bishopville and Concord to see her parents Mr and Mrs Daniel F Hennessey.
A notice announces The Great Waltz to be staged at the Boston Opera House on October 3 for the New England Grenfell Association. The item notes Miss Edith H Snow, Brookline Schools assistant superintendent of music, recently visited Mrs Lacy K Snyder on Central street.
The Concord Women’s Club presents an art exhibition under its Art Committee led by Mrs. R Norman Hudepeth. Works include paintings oils and etchings by Concord men and women. Held at the Concord Free Public Library starting Monday November 4 for about two weeks. For exhibit information call Mrs Hudepeth Concord 1073.
The West Contrd Ladies' Union met last week Tuesday at West Concord Union Church with President Mrs Hoerbert TM L Day presiding. Members placed pennies into apron pockets equal to their waistline inches to raise funds. aprons to be returned at the next meeting. Hostesses were Mrs Murdock MacLeod, Mrs Ronald McKenzie, and Mrs Charles Carter.
The Enterprise extends greetings to Deacon Herbert Shepard and Mrs Shepard of West Concord Union Church as they celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary at their home 350 Main Street West Concord. They were married September 28 1987 in Strepard, a national forester now living in New Haven Connecticut. Their granddaughter is Susanne Judge.
The article outlines early Atlantic cable design with seven copper wires in gutta percha, oil saturated hemp, beeswax, and an outer sheath of iron strands, later improvements use rubber and jute wrappings and galvanized protection.
Concord High School brings back five veterans from last season to lead the girls field hockey eleven. Captain Mary Moynihan heads a seasoned line including Jean MacRae Helen Martinsen Ruth Hughes and Katherine Hill in goal. Miriam Clark, new PE director, will select the rest from 30 plus hopefuls as the season opens with games against Arlington Watertown Lexington Wilmington Belmont and Maynard.
Announcement from Mrs George Washburn of Manchester New Hampshire reveals the engagement of her daughter Lillias Washburn to Ivan E Johnson son of Mrs Gorge M Johnson. Miss Washburn taught at Peter Bulkeley School for two years and Mr Johnson is a partner at Johnson and Cem ins 18 Walden street. Wedding planned for early fall.
About sixty members of the Concord Legion Band with invited guests shared a sumptuous turkey supper and evening of entertainment at the Colonial Inn. Special guests included the Concord Selectmen and heads of local military and veterans organizations. George A. Landiut welcomed the group while Whittemore Brown presided as toastmaster and Harry Law provided entertainment.
Rev. S. O. Dexter Rector Emeritus and Rev. Charles R. Peck lead services Sunday October with Holy Communion at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Church School at 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion follows the second service.
Fred S Byerley of 5 Court Lane was elected Noble Grand of Con at the annual meeting in Odd Fellows Hall West Acton. The lodge is meeting temporarily as its West Concord hall is being torn down. A social tea followed at the home of president Mrs Millicent Benson 9 Derby Street Friday hosted by the West Concord Hand Society.
The article states that Congress has the power to declare war under Article 1, section 8, paragraph 11 of the Constitution. It notes Congress historically declares a state of war and assigns prosecution to the President as commander in chief, with Congress funding troops and finances.
Mrs Williams attends Rev Perkina’s service at King's Chapel as the year opens. Ald Society met in the parish house and Episcopal Church with Walker presiding to plan the October 15 annual fair at the Girl Scouts Community House. Firemen responded to a slight blaze at A Page Browne’s Crescent road residence, caused by a maze in a waste basket on the third floor, burning a small spot on the floor.
At a Wednesday meeting in Monument Hall President John Downing presided. Bernard E Bows urged visiting Jeanne Colin to Concord and spoke on Paris spots. Mary Gillman and Eleanor Campbell of Emerson College offered readings. The club voted to stage a play with John Lawton chosen as director.
A group of about 40 candidates reported last week to Coach Rob Foster at Middlesex School for the first practice. Six are letter players. Veterans returning include Donald G. Parrot of Salem captain at left end, Edward Borden of Fall River substitute quarterback, Kim desS. Canavarro of Honolulu substitute center, Robert Truesdale of Fall River substitute end likely to guard, Mark Rainsford of Rye substitute end to be used in backfield, and Harmon Adams of Bloomfield Hills tackle. James H. Legendre Jr. of New York, manager, seeks a Saturday game on the Middlesex gridiron. call Concord 220-W.
The Concord church offers Sunday service at 10 45 and Snowday School at 10 45. Wednesday testimonial meetings at 7 p m Reading Room hours are 2 to 5 p m on weekdays. The Dayreality lesson sermon for October 6 cites Jeremiah 23 28 and John 8 34 36 with passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy.
The first in a series of Cooking School classes under the Boston Consolidated Gas began Tuesday with Garetty Lowney, home economics director, in charge of the demonstration. Patrons are invited to bring recipes to be used as class problems. Local Gas Company manager L. B. Whittemore says this year’s series promises to be as interesting as ever.
The Enterprise congratulates Rev. George L. Thurlow and his wife on twenty four years of marriage. The couple of the Trinitarian Congregational Church were wed in Newton. Mrs. Thurlow, previously Dorothy Brayton Anderson, is the daughter of Prof Frederick Lincoln Anderson.
In Concord, Augustin W. Macone won the 54 third open skeet shoot at Musketquid Sportsmata Club on Sunday. Class A saw Macone victorious with Wiswall of Wellesley and Lander of Weston in late shoot offs. Glenwood Swett won the rifle match.
The article describes how Narcissus flowers are used in wedding customs across regions. It notes German and Scandinavian brides carrying narcissus to the altar and mentions sacred meaning attached to the flower in Georgia in the Caucasus where it is entwined with marriage rituals.
A fragment notes Galesburg as Knox College seat and traces its founding to a colonization society led by George Washington Gale minister at Whitestown to promote Christian education and counteract proslavery influence in Illinois.
A fragment from Colter’s Weekly mentions elephants and a strange claim about tree-like supports and animals standing after death. The text references unusual observations and repeated shooting history of elephants, but details are unclear and fragmented.
The City of Victoria began as a Hudsons Bay Company fort. It was first called Port Albert then quickly changed to Victoria in honor of Queen Victoria in 1852. Before the fort, locals called the site Camoaun or Camonae.
The text describes Brighton as an ancient royal coast resort in the south, noting it was named after early Sussex rulers. It mentions a royal pavilion time with King George and later Queen Victoria shaping its status as a seaside vacation haven.
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