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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1940
Page
4
Concord Enterprise is issued as a second class matter from Marlboro Massachusetts. It is published every Wednesday by Enterprise Press Inc. The price listed is $1.60 per year for 1905, reflecting early 20th century newspaper practice.
A garbled OCR snippet lists dates and events: September 24 Supreme Court established in 1789. September 26 Minneapolis flour mill strike compromised in 1938. Edison museum opened at Dearborn Michigan in 1928. Britain approved building a fleet for China. The text is fragmentary and mixed.
Industrial leaders warn excessive government meddling and tax rules slow armament expansion. They emphasize the need to cut red tape, safeguard defense plants, and resist political attacks that cripple industry while national defense relies on rapid mass production of tanks, planes, and munitions.
Parents and friends of Acton School Children are invited to the opening PTA meeting at Acton High School on Monday October 7 at 8 00 PM. Superintendent Thomas Grindle of Lexington and a Lexington PTA officer will join to describe their organizations. Refreshments served. Over 149 members joined last year. members urged to attend with friends.
The Sudbury Art Centre wrapped up its first season with a costume ball Friday night at Town Hall. Residents and guests enjoyed novel costumes, souvenirs awarded for best outfits, dancing from 9 to 1 with Frank Dewey's orchestra. Decorations by Miss Nancy Way featured portraits loaned by Mrs. Clark B. Hill. Grace Godwin chaired the committee, Albert B. Haynes presided, and attendees hoped for an annual event.
Unusually active program outlined by Young Men's Republican Club executive committee. Richard D. Elson announced a October 15 meeting at Town House with at least two candidates to attend. October 25 rally at K of C hall will feature Republican ticket. Murray Mackenzie chairs a new member drive with committee members named. Harold Nordberg to head local fund drive for State Finance Committee while Elson leads voter registration work.
The excerpt notes Nazi rhetoric urging loyalty to a deadly creed while insisting Germany cannot tolerate an unfriendly press in neighboring lands. It reflects propaganda aims to maintain control over domestic and enslaved populations and to justify hostile media policies abroad.
Miss Josephine Mary Castellini and Frank J. Moscariello wed in a ring ceremony at St. Bridgets Church. Attendants included sister of the bride and Angelo Moscariello. Bride and groom plan residence at 26 Upland Road West Concord after a trip to Atlantic City and Washington DC.
Mr and Mrs George H Gutteridge Brooks Street observed the 42nd anniversary of their marriage on Sunday September 28 Mr Gutteridge serves as town treasurer a position he has held for about forty years succeeding his father the late William H Gutteridge
A joint installation of officers for Frank J. DeMars Post 235 and its Auxiliary will occur at 8 pm at the Elks hall next Wednesday. The event includes speakers entertainment and a collation after business. A Marlboro visit by Herbert I. Akroyg Post members was noted and Hudson Legion invited its own October 14 installation.
The Roma Lodge sponsors Columbus Day with a October 12 parade led by the Rosini Band from Natick. Delegations from nearby societies, floats, a Parker Street hall concert, and an afternoon program with speakers and entertainment are planned followed by a social dance in the evening.
Maynard residents mark Rosh Hashanah at the Acton Street synagogue with evening services to begin year 6701. The observance continues Thursday and ends Friday at sunset with the blowing of the shofar a featured rite.
The Anchor and Ark Glee Club of Charles A. Welch lodge A F and A M marked its tenth anniversary with a banquet at the Colonial Room of the Howard Johnson restaurant in Concord. After dinner, the program featured a magician and other acts, followed by community singing and socializing. The group, now in its tenth season, has earned four awards and three seconds at the New England Federation of Men's Glee Clubs festival, and remains active in local concerts.
Maynard Main Street Mayo elected a grand vice president as an officer of the National Organization. Delegates to the convention included Lady Warwick Lodges attendees Sarah Oates Gladys Cuttell Grace Spence Cora Howard Alice Cheney and Rose Allen. Delegates and members attended the World Fair as special guests.
The Fall conference of Scouters Cubbers and the Executive Board will meet at the Hotel Kendall Framingham this evening at 7. A program outlines the coming year and a Boy Scouts of America plan to strengthen democracy will be presented after dinner Colored slides from Camp Resolute in the summer will be shown to attendees.
Rev Arthur H Wilde leads World Wide Communion at 10 45 AM with Christians worldwide joining in Holy Sacrament. West Acton Baptist Church announces Sunday meetings for Christian Endeavor departments Juniors 4 PM Intermediates 5 PM Seniors 6 PM with officers to be elected. Sunday School relocated to 9 30 AM. Men’s Class at noon. A surprise party honored Miss Lilly Jones who has left town for Harvard.
Miss Ruth Brigham RN community health nurse will lead a well baby conference tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock at the Library Civic Rooms. She announced the event today.
In a candle lit ceremony at First Presbyterian Church Appleton Street Lowell Miss Ellen Hankinson daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hankinson of 11 Waite Street Lowell became the bride of Waino Norgoal son of Mrs Saimi Norgoal of 23 Crane Avenue Maynard The Rev Lewis Shields officiated with Magaret Shaw Thompson organist and William Hunt singing Love You Truly and The Sweetest Story Ever Told The bride wore a white br A line gown with bridal bouquet and a sweetheart coronet of orange blossoms A line of attendants included Miss Dorothy MacMahon maid of honor and four bridesmaids Janet J Spence Janet H Griffin Helen I Murphy all of Lowell and Mrs Emily Norgoal sister in law of the groom The groom was supported by Arvin Norgoal best man with ushers Uno Norgoal Albert J Kanikinsen George E McMahon and J Arthur Cunningham Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Miller McGaughy cater ing home Lowell They plan to reside in Maynard after October 17th
Chief of police and Mrs. Frederick H. Sullivan of Elm Street were surprised last Wednesday evening when over forty relatives hosted a surprise party for their 20th wedding anniversary. A lovely dinner tea set gifts and an evening of dancing and singing followed a delicious supper.
Katherine Gilman and Helen Frichette of Bedford win this week’s St Michael's Blanket Club. Mrs Joseph Lipp of Hartford Street is hospitalized at Symmes Arlington Hospital. Mr and Mrs George Fraser move into their new home on Hillside Avenue on Great Road.
Boston reports 1941 compulsory motor vehicle insurance rates in Hudson stay at 31.20 while Marlboro rises to 34 and Maynard drops to 25.80. Other towns keep 31.20 or 29.01 and a hearing on proposed rates is set for October 16 at 10 a.m. at the Public Works office.
Northboro Grange hall hosted a Worcester County Past Masters Association gathering with officers from Auburn Westboro Sturbridge Leominster and others in attendance. Richard Potter of the Natural History Association spoke on Recreation as Miss Ann O'Brien and Miss Marjorie Schware performed dances. Refreshments were served by local past masters led by Willis E Wheeler.
A new instrumental instruction course will be offered in Maynard schools. Approved by Superintendent Donald A. Lent and music supervisor Miss Eleaner Colburn, the program covers all instruments to boost the high school band. A demonstration concert by Belmont high school band is set for next Wednesday at 8 in the auditorium with free admission. parents are encouraged to attend.
Descendants of the Edmund Rice of 1638 gathered at the Wayside Inn in South Sudbury for the annual Rice Family Reunion. Sturgis C. Rice of Plainville presided as association president during the business session after registration. Dinner was served at noon, followed by an entertainment pageant.
The Ann Judson Ross Home Auxiliary plans a large turnout for an entertainment at the Yellow Barn in Fay Lane on Saturday afternoon. The program opens at 2 o'clock and proceeds will aid the home for crippled women in Ride.
Marlboro High School football has an open date next Saturday as Coach Ed Sullivan says efforts are underway to arrange a game. Several teams are being contacted and a matchup could occur if satisfactory arrangements are reached between the schools.
The county orchestra of talented musicians will give a musical program at the States Veterans' Hospital Bedford on Monday afternoon at 1 00. The entertainment is for the veterans and staff and is part of the Massachusetts WPA Project a division of the Works Agency.
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