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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1939
Page
6
The readable fragments hint at confused speech or OCR errors about a person and location but lack clear events, dates, or identities to form a coherent news item. The piece resembles a garbled snippet rather than a complete report.
The fragmented piece mentions lower town hall and a town event for winter prep. Mrs Maxwell Eaton presides weekly gatherings. Leo Quinn, once in Sudbury, now hosts on his property with changes in the town over about 36 years.
The town grants permits for a dwelling on Elmwood Avenue to Richard P. Power and for a property on North Sudbury Road to Darry Keeffe. The notices appear in the local department records and reflect approved construction in the area.
County officials set a public hearing to discuss a proposed road plan. Officials will consider a preliminary outline, potential routes, and funding implications at the meeting.
One of the season’s largest Legion Whist parties drew many attendees to the G A R hall in West Acton on Tuesday evening. Prizes were awarded to numerous players including Gowen, Michael Wasl Dow, Mrs. Raymore, Richard Fomne, Moe Murray, and Miss Merbara.
Marlboro American Legion unit plans a public penny sale following their November 14 meeting. The executive board will oversee dates with Mrs Alice Hartley heading a long list of committee members across Americanism National Defense Welfare membership and auxiliaries.
The article describes Guantanamo Bay as a vital naval base near Cuba, noting its strategic location 75 miles from the island, its harbor protections, and its role as a winter home for much of the Atlantic fleet. It recounts historical ties to British and American figures and outlines the base’s establishment after 1898 and lease in the early 1900s, ending with the town’s wartime surge of activity and onshore recreation.
A commemorative text notes monuments to various armies, including a Paris taxi cab army that ferried troops in the Marne defense. It recalls Gen. Gallieni mobilizing taxi drivers to move reinforcements to the Marne front, aiding Joffre’s regulars and reserves as the German advance paused and Paris was saved.
Ada White owns a dog named Mongrel in Evansville. The dog is praised for drinking soda directly from a bottle without a straw or saucer. He eagerly waits at a soft drink stand and drinks with forelegs around the bottle. He dislikes hot weather and seeks cold water baths.
An incomplete Soviet report asserts Russia’s population grows twice as fast as European nations with 40 percent claimed as urban share over 12 years, but the fragmentary text raises questions about the accuracy and scope of these statements.
SPRINGFIELD Illinois agriculture is the most mechanized in the country says the state department of agriculture citing a survey by the American Petroleum Institute. Illinois had 138192 tractors in use at year end 1988, ahead of Iowa 125308 and Texas 98966, comprising 18 percent of the national total. The department notes Illinois accounts for about two percent of all U S tractors, with four large equipment makers based in Illinois supplying much of the fleet.
A prominent geologist warns the United States faces endangered fish supplies as most catches cluster along shelf edges off the Atlantic coast. He notes the continental shelf area is overexploited and coastal communities lack access to adequate food.
St Anselm College of Manchester New Hampshire meets Boston College in a high profile football tilt. Local star Charley Jaworek of Marlboro headlines the Hawks punting while Joe Duca and Stan Sikorsky contribute strong defense and backfield play. Boston College enters as favorites after a 19 to 0 win, with alumni watchers in Boston and nearby towns expected to attend.
Stoneham beat Lexington 21 0 to surge to first place while Maynard routed Concord 32 0. Standings show Concord leading after reversing the usual order with worded records and upcoming game Maynard at Winchester.
Iboro Mrs Leo Depatlie led the weekly Charity whist party sponsored by St Marys Charitable Association on Tuesday afternoon. Prize winners included Mrs Mary Lacou ture, Mrs Joseph A Bouvier, Mrs Pauline Sasseville, Mrs Linda Pa quette, Mrs William Thomas, Mrs at Murch, Miss Géorgianus Strand, Mrs Beatrice Goulet, Blizg Scott, Mrs Frank sttehra Dora Lapierre, Mrs Idrey, Mrs Caroline Mrg A alph Paquin. A prize was awarded Grenache.
The French Mutual Aid Society announces its annual whist party tomorrow evening. Louis Scott chairs the committee with Mrs Aime Rougeau and Mrs Jozeph Noe Peloquin among organizers. Proceedings benefit the society.
Concord coach Richard Park’s Fenn School eleven traveled to Worcester and suffered a second straight defeat as Bancroft had previously routed them 46-0. Captain Howard led the locals with a lone score in the first period while Worcester Meriam, Lincoln boy at Center, and teammates Kidder Howe and Brainard starred for Worcester.
Middlesex School lost 20 6 to St Mark's in Southboro as captain Jim Black scored the only Middlesex touchdown late in the fourth. The visitors trailed 7 0 at halftime and were slowed by two second half rushing touchdowns from St Mark's.
Marlboro The City Grain Company and Wallace Grain Company of Clinton hosted about 125 customers at a roast dinner in the Odd Fellows Hall. Edward L Buckley manager of City Grain and Harold Hastmad spoke along with Bert Youell representative of the service department.
Harry Davis of New Hampshire renewed acquaintances in this city yesterday. George Boyle of Northboro bought a house in West Newton and will move his family next week. Mr and Mrs Joseph Simarano of State street left yesterday for a trip, with Mrs Simarano’s niece accompanying them to Rochester New York.
Mr and Mrs Robert Freet of Hudson announce the birth of a daughter at Iboro hospital. Mrs Freet is identified as the former Mildred Keney and the infant’s name is not specified.
Maynard's squad battles Winchester for control as the Black faces a tough stretch. Key players like DeTeso and Galuffo loom large while Belmont and Concord loom in upcoming games. Weston girls edge rivals by a slim margin as Park Swanson and Crowe contribute in a tense finish.
The Marlboro High basketball team prepares for a clash with St John’s Worcester on Saturday after a prior defeat. Coached by Joe aoe, St John’s is described as a strong opponent in the region.
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