Reverend Hugh Vernon to Speak on Mission Philosophy
Sr. Hugh Vernon, educator and secretary of the American Board of Missions, will give an international church talk and interpreter the philosophy of Christian missions to the church and public. He is set to speak Sunday evening October 13 at Maynard Congregational with Rev. Leonard W. Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Vernon Quthor
American Board of Missions
Tlran
Christianssion
Pblic
Maynard
Leonard W. Fowler
Acton UB Opens Season With Club Events
Acton UB opens season with a Luncheon for new members on October 14 at 1:00 pm. Reports by Mrs. G Reed and Mrs. T J Boston, music by Mrs. Q S Laffin. Upcoming events include Children’s Day, Dramatic readings, and Golden Jubilee plans with guests from the Massachusetts Federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
G .Reed
T. J. Boston
H. B. Smith
Massachusetts Police Association Visit at West Concord Reformatory
About forty members of the Massachusetts Police Association met at the West Concord Reformatory on Thursday October 3. Major J Dee superintendent greeted guests and escorted them around the campus before a turkey dinner at the Hill House East. Speakers discussed job related matters and the duties of the line of work for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Massachusetts Police Association
Massachus Reformatory
West
Con
J. Dee
Re Ty
Y Hill
East
Ann Spratt to Wed on Holiday at St Bridget’s
Miss Ann Spratt daughter of Mr and Mrs Bartholomew Spratt will wed Francis O Donnell son of Mr and Mrs Michael O Donnell in a nuptial mass at St Bridget’s church Saturday at 10 o clock Rev Fr Crooke to officiate Maid of honor will be Miss Sylvia DiBuondo Best man Gerald Spratt George 2nd David Sharpe nephews to serve A prenuptial party was given at the Avalon club with 120 guests hosted by Mrs Mary Sharpe Mrs Sadie Brown and Mrs Dorothy Wakefield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Ann Spratt
Bartholomew J. Spratt
Hillside Avenue
Francis
O’donnell
Michael O’donnell
Francis Street
St. Bridget’s Church
Fr. Crooke
Sylvia DiBuondo
Marlboro
Gerald Spratt
George
David Sharpe
Avalon Club
Auxiliary Reelects Mrs Byron in Concord Meeting
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the James J Mansfield Post No 158 A L reelected officers for the coming year at the Veterans Building. Helen R Byron Cambridge Turnpike was reelected president with officers including Loretta D Frawley first vice president Elizabeth Connell second vice president Mary A Flavin secretary Julia T Finah treasurer Margaret M Bent chaplain Helga L Hanley historian Loretta M Cullinane sergeant at arms and Helen Parsons Frances Byron Josephine Mahoney as directors Installation is set for next Thursday October 24 in the Veterans Building with Mahoney in charge Elizabeth Murphy Watertown district director will be the installing officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
A. L
Veterans Building
Helen R. Byron
Cambridge Turnpike
Loretta D. Frawley
Elizabath Connell
Mary A. Flavin
Julia, T Finah
Margaret M. Bent
Helga L. Hanley
Loretta M Cullinane
Helen ©. Parsons
Frances . Byron
Josephine. E. Mahoney
Mahoney
Elizabeth Murphy
Watertown
Middlesex and Groton play tight in Concord classic
Middlesex and Groton battled to a 6 6 tie in the annual football classic at Concord last Saturday afternoon. Groton opened with a rushing touchdown set up from deep in its own territory as Fietelier scored and Knowlton added the extra point failed. The second half remained scoreless until Middlesex drove 35 yards to a late score by Lembert on Stan ton's pass, but the try for the winning point failed amid a fumble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Middlesex School
Groton
Fietelier
Knowlton
Fostermen
Lembert
Stanton
Gam
Middlesex
Atkins
Guild
It S. Smith
R. Sundback
P. Sundback
Comer
Cameron
Mills
Ross
Childs Norton
Ihb
Trumpull
Alton
Chenoweth
Guard
Lambert
Whittredge
Smith Rt
Coles
Zahner
Clay
Perrin
Filly
Haraing
H Poileon
Hollingsworth
Bracley
West Douglas
Davison
Fletcher
Hadden
Aaron
Briggs
Gautreau
Willkie Volunteers Open Concord Headquarters
The non partisan Willkie Volunteers announce a new headquarters on Main Street beside J P Nourse Inc. The center will be open weekdays from 3 to 6 pm starting October 14 offering Willkie buttons stickers and literature plus inviting visitors to learn the story and assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Willkie Volunteers
Wendell Willkie
Main Street
J. P. Nourse Inc
Willkie
Arkin Family Moves Into New Home on Main Street
Mr and Mrs Samuel Arkin and family have moved into their newly purchased residence on Main Street Hubbard Street area neighbors report the family settled in over the weekend at their Main Street address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Arkin
Hubbard Street
Mainstreet
All Men Under 36 Must Register
Concord town clerk announces compulsory registration for all males ages 21 to under 36 on October 16, 1940. Registration runs 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Precinct One at the Veterans Building and Precinct Two at the Harvey Wheeler School. Violators face legal penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Veterans
Harvey Wheeler School
Geraldine Field Weds David Todd in Mattapoisett Church
Miss Geraldine Field daughter of Mr and Mrs Horace Field of Brookline and Mattapoiset t wed David Todd son of Mr and Mrs ge Podd of Lincoln in St Phillips church Mattapoisett The reception followed at the bride’s mother home After a wedding trip they will live in South Lincoln Todd a former Concord semi pro baseball player and graduate of the University of Virginia captained the Cavaliers baseball team
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
S P Bodfish Golf Winner at Concord Country Club
S P Bodfish captured the weekend golf tournament arranged by Harold Cahoon at the Concord Country Club with a low gross score of 76 71. Charles B Johnson won the net prize with 81 71 and many others posted scores from 79 72 to 99 71. In tennis at the Country Club, Miss Jean Denio defeated Mrs Henry P Kidder 6 2 6 1 in the women’s singles semifinal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Summner
Bodfish
Harold Cahoon
Charles B. Johnson
Russell BP Wood
Arthur B. Brooks
RE. Payson True
Charles S. Johnson
Hubert M. Wardwell
Norman CG. Spencer
Wendell P. Raymond
John W. Codding
J. Dickens
F. W. Cook
Jean Denio
Henry P. Kidder
Willkie Volunteers Organize in Concord District
At a meeting of Willkie Volunteers held at the Colonial Inn on September 30 a Concord group formed to back Wendell Willkie in the November 5 election. The district committee includes Charles W. Cheney as chair and George Tarbell of Lincoln as Concord district leader. emergency committee chair is Charles B. Johnson of Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald MacKenzie
Wisner Park
Iren Root, Jr
Wendell Willkie
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
Phillips Ketchum
Concord
George Tarbell
Lincoln
Charles B ‘Ohnson
Concord Juniors Elect Club Leaders for First Half
Concord The Juniors high school at the Peter Bulkeley School have elected their clubs for the first half year. Miss Maud Findeisen will conduct Nature Club Ralph F Ward will head Athletic Club John True will lead Dramatic Club Miss Mae Dennis will direct Health Club and Miss Happie Reynolds will supervise Glee Club and Orchestra Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Peter Bulkeley School
Maud Findeisen
Ralph F. Ward
John True
Mae Dennis
Happie Reynolds
Two Fined At Concord For Liquor Offenses
Concord district court heard Edward V. Smith of Somerville and Thomas F. Wall Jr of Reston charged after a disturbance at a companion establishment. Smith faced fines for liquor intoxication and drunkenness, while Wall paid for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Edward V. Smith
Somerville
Thomas F. Wall, Jr
Reston
Concord District Court
Howard A. Wilson
Smith
Wall
Reformatory trusty taken after escape
Leroy Jones twenty two of 28 Banks street North Adams escaped from the Concord Reformatory last Thursday afternoon while working with fellow prisoners. Guards located him near North Acton about 7 30 this evening and he was returned to the reformatory with privileges revoked. Jones was serving a five year term for larceny after being paroled and recommitted for violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Leroy Jones
Banks Street
North Adams
Concord Reformatory
Liberty
North Acton
Jones
Concord
James W Christian
Leo T. McCarthy
Reformatory
Concord Announces New Light Rate for Commercial Users
Effective October 1 the Concord Municipal Light Plant introduces a new rate for commercial customers. About 270 customers are expected to save roughly 3000 dollars annually. The tiered rates charge 5 cents per kWh for the first 100 kWh, 4 cents for the next 200 kWh, and 3 cents for usage above 300 kWh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Municipal Light
Pet er Bulkeley Battles to Scoreless Tie at Home
At Percy A Rideout playground last Thursday Ralph F Ward’s Pet er Bulkeley school soccer team played to a 0-0 tie with Harvey Wheeler school. Harvey Wheeler featured Steve Banuzzo Milton Wetherbee Richard McCarthy Leon Jones Joe Fitzpatrick Richard Cassidy Jack Sepe Donald Palmer Lawrence Sigman Duke Ruggerio David Hayes. Ward's lineup included Eddie Horne Dave Flavin Jack Lynch Rene Beaudoin Tony Ammendolia Valentino Venti Paul Larrabee George Denisenovich Charles Harwood Philip Williams Jack Castor James Walker Jimmy Dee Richard Crowe Charles Plocher Lincoln Foote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Percy A. Rideout
Ralph F. Ward
Peter Bulkeley
Harvey Wheeler
Ward
Bedford
Steve Banuzzo
Milton Wetherbee
Richard McCarthy
Leon Jones
Joe Fitzpatrick
Richard Cassidy
Jack Sepe
Donald Palmer
Lawrence Sigman
Duke
Ruggerio
David Hayes
Hospital Donation Day Seeks Gifts in Concord Area
Emerson Hospital requests jars and edible gifts for patient care during winter with a drive next Monday in Concord at Thorpe's Shoe Store Mill Dam. Donations welcomed in pickles jellies jams fruits vegetables and other preserves with empty containers returned to the hospital. volunteer chairs will collect from listed Concord areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Emerson Hospital
Thorpe
Mill
Henry E. Kirkman
West Concord
Wisner Park
M. Maynard
Frank S. Grieve Maynard
Carlisle
Martin K. Bovey
M. West Acton
Prentiss -W Blood
Acton
Aliens Should Register Final Date Set December 26
The immigration office reminds aliens who have not registered to do so by December 26. Unregistered individuals face a fine of 1 020 or six months imprisonment. Registration available at the West Concorde or Concord stations. Persons over 14 must be fingerprinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Eithe
West Concorde
Concer Stations
Concord Enterprise invites visitors to renovated office
The Concord Enterprise announces a visit to its renovated office at 262 Walden Street opposite the new post office. Organizations and club secretaries are advised to visit. For news or ads, call Concord 1159 and write Box 62 to editor Rudolph W. Currier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Enterprse
Walden Street
Rudolph W. Currier
All Stars Take Two Straight In Bowling Showdown
All Stars win twice defeating Lefties 1361 to 1229 and Macones 1427 to 1274 while Depot bested Andersons 1385 to 1377. Individual totals list Viscariello Dee Vincent Joy Ing iniere Macone and Moses among top scorers with several 200-plus games. Next week features Baker's versus Andersons and other matchups as listed by secretary Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oncola
Stague
Mawausi Siw
Toe Potenc A'Ll
Py “Vee
Ingiere Ani
Ps Straig
Jim Hanley
Macones
Depot
Andersons
All Stars
Frank Viscariello
Jay Dee
Red” Vincent
Walter Joy
Pete” Inginere
Lefties
Baptist
Bill Towler
Jin Hanley
John Goulding
Bernie McCarthy
G. Moses
Joe Muscato
Georgie Johnson
Yammie Hill
Snows
Lincoln
See
Say
Y ° Dunne
LA Peterson
Henry Smith
C. Bregoli
Leffied
J. Goulding
William Towler
Nickerson
Dummy
F. Viscarielto
Gerald Dee
Vincent
Joy
Ingmere
D.kelley
J. Olson
Whitney
D. Ammendolia
R.mara
D. Mara
Jack Hayes
Junie Tolman
Harold Isner
John Hayes
John Mullen
Lincoln—Jarvis Mayo
le Todd
Eveleth Todd
Wilh Dllis
R. Keley
Walter’ Joy
Baker’s
Concord Oil
Tonisat
Andersons Ve K of C
Independents
Bakers
A O H Auxiliary Elects Officers in Concord
In Monument Hall the Ladies Auxiliary A O H re elected the entire current staff. Miss Mary A Battles will serve a tenth consecutive year as president. Installed November 6, other officers include Mrs Katherine Downing vice president Miss Anna OConnell recording secretary, Mrs Katherine Mullaney financial secretary, Mrs Frances Byron treasurer, Mrs Ellen M Keefe historian, Mrs Mary M Hayes mistress at arms, Mrs Annie Hartrett sentinel, and Mrs Johanna Kelley chair of the standing committee. The next meeting is October 16 at Mrs Elizabeth R Goolding 2 Fairhaven Road, followed by a public whist party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Ladies Auxiliary
Monument Hall
Mary A Battles
Brooks Street
Katherine Downing
Anna O'Connell
Katherine Mullaney
Frances Byron
Ellen M. Keefe
Mary M. Hayes
Annie Hartrett
Johanna Kelley
Elizabeth R. Goolding
Fairhaven Road
Christian Science Lecture Set for Thursday Evening
A free public Christian Science lecture will be given by Gavin W. Allan of Toronto, Canada, Thursday at 8 p m in the Veterans Building on Walden Street. Allan is a Board of Lectureship member of The First Church of Christ Scientist, Boston, and the Concord church sponsors the event. full text will appear next week's paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Gavin W. Allan
CSB
Toronto
Canada
Veterans Building
Walden Street
Thussday
Allan
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Ecture
Concord Christan Science Church
Concord High Football Faces Uphill Maynard Clash
Concord high school rests after a winless run of ten straight games, two this season, with a rest before a key showdown on October 19 at Maynard. The Red and White seek a rare victory over arch rival Maynard, hoping changes under Coach Cook pay off at Maynard’s stadium after recent disappointments against Dracut and Chelmsford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Maynard High
Maynard
Lexington
Concord High School
Concord High
Dracut
Little Chelmsford
Cook
Orange and Black
Mike Vodo- Kolys
Alumni Field
Maynard Juggernaught
Emerson Playground
Dan Callahan
Joe Mara
Herbie Symes
Bay State
Weston
Wilmington
Escort of Mrs Roosevelt Through Route 2 Traffic
Motorcade officer George A Morse of South Acton escorted Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt through noon traffic on Route 2. She traveled from Nahant where she visited her son and family and was bound for Groton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A Morse
South Acton
Eleanor. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Nahant
Groton
Payson Rites Set for Former Reformatory Officer
A E Payson 82 died Sunday night in Concord after a long illness. Born in Montville Maine on August 16 1859 he lived in Concord half a century. Appointed October 1 1888 he retired October 1 1931 as supervisor of the guard room at the Reformatory. Surviving: Alberto E Payson Jr and Stanley Payson and several grandsons. Funeral Wednesday at Mac Rae Funeral Home Belknap Street with Rev Robert Walker conducting. Interment Sleepy Hollow cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Alberto RE
Payson
Montville
Maine
Mount Tabor
Boston
Alberto E. Payson, Jr
New York
Stanley, Payson
East Northfield
MacRae
Belknap Street
Robert Walker
Reformatory
Richard Wheeler
Gardner Wheeler
Russell Wheeler
Roger Allen
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Columbus Day Celebration in Roma Lodge Parade
Maynard reports the 19th annual Columbus Day event by Roma Lodge with a street parade on Saturday starting at one o clock. The Rossini Band leads the march through main streets to Parker et aa for a civic program and concert. Attendees include Attorney General Paul A Dever and Congressman Joseph B Casey with an evening social and awards for a refrigerator and a radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Roma Lodge
Soha
Italy
Odts
Rossini
Parker Et Aa
Rossini Band
Paul A. Dever
Joseph B
Surprise Shower for Miss Carolyn Swift in St. Casimir Hall
More than a hundred relatives and friends attended a surprise miscellaneous shower for Miss Carolyn Mary Swift in St. Casimir's parish hall. The event featured a mock marriage, dancing and refreshments with guests from Worcester Haverhill Maynard Boston Hudson Lawrence and Jowell. Swift, who will wed Bronislaw Arcisz October 12, received many practical and beautiful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Carolyn Mary Swift
St. Casimir’s
Worcester
Haverhill
Maynard Boston
Hudson, Lawrence
Jowell
Swift
Bronislaw Arcist
Concord community funds drive to buy hospital beds aid war relief
Concord and neighboring communities report success in raising enough to purchase a fourth rolling kitchen and to fund hospital beds for injured wartime raids. The British War Relief Society will continue operations as needs persist, with new tributions directed to beds, linens, and medical equipment. Julian W. Ballou serves as treasurer as reports detail contributions and allocations from the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
British War Relief Society, Inc
Voxytatie
Urer
Julian
W. Ballou
Maynard appoints Bain to lead Willkie volunteers
William Bain named town chairman of the Willkie Volunteer Committee for the Maynard area. Announcement comes from Phillip Ketchum of the Massachusetts Willkie Committee and attorney Lambert di. The Maynard Club plans to organize soon to support Wendell Willkie for president, in a district including Marlboro, Hudson, Stow, and Boxboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
William J.bain
Li Chandler Street
Willkie
Phillip Ketchum
Massachusetts Willkie Lomminewe
Lambert di
Marlboro
District
Chai
Maynard Club
Wendell le Willkie
Hudson
Stow
Boxboro
MY. Bain
Maynard and Peter White mark 16th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Peter White observed their sixteenth wedding anniversary last Sunday. The family celebrated with dinner at a Framingham hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Peter White
Framingam
Junk dealer fined in Concord District Court
Benny Turketta of Lynn was fined $20 in Concord District Court on a charge of subject to a junk license. Police say Michael Foley of ton arrested Turketta for trespassing on Nelson Tenney’s property in South Etton. Turketta claimed he did not see the posted sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord District Court
Friay
Benny Turketta
Lynn
Michael Foley
Turketta
Nelson Tenney
Southeton
Turchetta
Tenney
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Tional Church
Hugh V. White
Ite
Ie 19
Harold O. Hostess
Albert R
Elwyn
Virginia A. Sand
Davis Scott
Massachutate Federation
Clay Stevens
Aton Mass Ts Woman’s Club
Frederick G. Aller
Major Dee
Lawrence
Fray Md Street
Frawley
John Gat
Francis O’donnell of
Byron
Illkie Headquarters
David Todd
Geraldine Field
S. P. Bodfish Golf
Concord Juniors
Enterprise Office
A.O.H. Auxiliary
C.H.S
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Reaall
Richardson
Drug Concord
Bradshaw'e South
Sudbury
A.E. Payson
Masonic Lodge
Sons of Italy
Miss Swift
Gift OF Concord
Julian W. Ballou
Pgteh
William Bain
Willkie Maynard Club
W. B. Case and Sons
Maynard, Mass
Attorneys At Law
John E. Rice
J. Harris McDonough Lambert H. Bigelow
Rice
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