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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1940
Page
5
A lost book notice indicates a duplicate book request for Book No. 483 at the institution in B. McCleary, Stannard, Massachusetts, dated October 17, 1940 with a payment or charge recorded. The entry notes a receipt and scheduling of the duplicate book action on October 2.
Notice to shareholders of the Co operative Banks Connagss Will be held at Friend's Block Office on October 16 at eight o'clock to nominate officers for the annual meeting and to consider other business. Benjamin Moody clerk.
Law notice indicates a deposit book number is lost with reference to J. W. Ballou assistant treasurer. The notice cites dates in Oct 1940 and appears from a savings institution in Massachusetts.
Public auction set for October 30 1940 at 1 PM to foreclose a mortgage on property in Sudbury Middlesex County Massachusetts described as 9.7 acres with buildings. The sale is by Helen C O Keefe as assignee of Harry C Merriam under a 1928 mortgage from John J Glass and includes a prior $2000 bank mortgage and stock in the Waltham Cooperative Bank as further security. Terms require $1000 cash. balance within ten days.
Miss Alice Mabel Palmer and Harold Arthur Cuttell united in marriage at St George's Episcopal Church in a autumn ceremony attended by relatives and friends. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Palmer, wore white satin with a tulle veil and carried a bouquet of white roses and gardenias. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Cuttell, is connected with the American Woolen Company. The ceremony featured organist Mrs Harold Taylor and soloist Alan Palmer.
Acton high school teacher Rebecca Bartlett leads a group of girls forming a 4-H Club. At the September 26 opening meeting officers were elected: Barbara Clemence president Marilyn Scribner vice president Dorothy Schwab secretary Betty Davis treasurer Mary Sardinia news reporter Ruth Reynolds song leader Theresa Curley game leader. The group chose the Jolly Jingle Club as a club name.
The Massachusetts State Employment Service and the U S Civil Service Commission announce openings in federal civil service. A representative will interview qualified applicants at 116 Main Street Marlboro from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Tuesday October 15. Positions require skilled trades like gage makers and ship fitters and professionals such as architects and engineers. Applicants with relevant training are urged to visit the Marlboro office.
Thirty guests and Wayside Sun Chapter D A R members attended aFriday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs J C Hall in South Sudbury. Secretary Mrs A D Wellington presented a guest book to the chanter as Mrs John J Erwin accepted.
Football fans turn to the griliron as World Series winds down. The W B Case store features two attractive football window displays this week arranged with help from John R. Thompson and local coaches. The displays show pictures of Maynard and Acton players and teams.
Bedford schedules voter registration on October 9 14 15 from 8 to 10 p m in Town Hall and October 16 from noon to 10 p m. The Women’s Community club opens its season at Mrs Edward Pitkman’s Dudley Road. Marion C Allison and ensemble perform The Ladies of Godey’s Book. A food sale is planned on the Common Friday afternoon by the Unitarian church. Albert Johansen of New York City visits sister Mrs De Sorenson on the Concord.
Advertising for the November Republican Rally caused confusion. The printed program was abandoned and all payments refunded to advertisers. Contact Abel Cutting, entertainment subcommittee chair, if you did not receive a refund. The Otis Whitney testimonial party remains private and non political.
Acton high school held class elections on Friday October 4 with ballots cast for officers and Student Council. Seniors elected Ann Haggarty president Betty Marble vice president Mertha Walther secretary James Anderson treasurer Pessy Whitcomp and Robert Townsend Student Council. Junior slate chosen Jack Fannin president Edward Pendergast vice president Geraldine Glapp secretary Dorothy Curley treasurer Virginia Godfrey Jack Fanning Student Council and others listed for Sophomores Freshmen seventh grade and a tie for Student Council.
Local notices report Richard F Mahoney Jr enlisting in the Navy stationed at Newport RI and Frederick Heyliger joining the Army Air Corps with expected assignment in Tuscaloosa or Glenview. Other items note a flag order for a 15 by 25 foot center pole, Eastern Star and Rotary activities, a fall sale by the West Concord Woman's Club, and upcoming installation of Concord Lodge officers.
State Department advises Americans to exit Japanese dominated areas of the far east as tensions rise between Japan and the United States. Intermittent reports from Boston recount a street car crash injuring a passenger and about 30 shaken passengers.
Washington officials announced a new embargo cutting off subsidized U S wheat to far eastern ports largely controlled by Japan. New York reports note Gene Autry paid 3700 for a plane horse transfer to Los Angeles for a rodeo appearance.
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