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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1941
Page
1
A snapshot of William Cullen Bryant era and modern figures like Archibald MacLeish and R Buckminster Fuller merging poetry, government service, and science. The piece notes poets joining federal roles, historic precedents, and Fuller’s airborne art and urban experiments amid national defense debates.
Fenn School lost 12 0 to Middlesex Pups after a scoreless first half Abbott Mills returned the second half kickoff for a touchdown Winslow Hollowell added a late score both extra points were nullified The prior Wednesday Fenn beat Concord All Stars 19 7 Malcolm Richards scored once Peter Abbott twice Concord's lone TD came from Paul Horne with Rene Beudoin to John Han ley adding the extra point
A four o'clock wedding at First Parish church united Miss Anna Milness True daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward P True of 10 Wood Street with Corporal John Edward Holt of Bethel Maine and Concord. Rev Edward Perry Daniels officiated. The ceremony featured her sister Thelma True and bridesmaids Helen L Vanderhoof Barbara J Christenson Barbara B Loughlin. Holt was joined by brothers Raymond and Francis Holt and ushers Malolm I Ruhl and Adolph S Dietrich. The couple plans a home in Concord after an undisclosed wedding trip.
Concord Beert Gootee, 20, was brought to Concord District Court on a prowling complaint after Lexington patrolmen arrested him. He allegedly confessed to several East area holdups and fought officers before being jailed. Judge Wilson ordered turn over to South Portland police for breaking and entering and possible New York warrants. He is also described as a U.S. Army deserter who fled in January.
A party at Mrs Otis M Whitney's Musketaquid road home hosted 15 tables of whist and bridge for Concord Company H soldiers on maneuvers in North Carolina. Prizes went to Mrs Richard Fiske and Mrs Clyne. proceeds totaled 31 29 dollars, with recent gifts bringing the total to 55 70 dollars to aid cigarettes refreshments were served and thanks were given to donors and organizers.
Tucker, son-in-law of Charles near Lexington road, spoke at the Concord Rotary Club luncheon at the Colonial Inn. He discussed U S defense bases on Bermuda and described the island increasingly being used for strategic defense roles.
Concord fullback Moe Dee and cousin Donnie Dee sparked a 27 13 victory over Wilmington at Emerson Playground. Charley Dee scored twice with Donnie adding a TD and a long run and extra point. Wilmington score came on a Pickowitz pass to Stuart as Concord used reserves late.
Walden Royal Arch Chapter held a Monday night installation at the Masonic Temple in Concord. George E. Cahoon 227 Main Street was inducted as High Priest succeeding Russell Berry of Acton. Warren B. Goddard West Concord installed the officers with Mahlon Foley captain of the host and W Lincoln Smith grand chaplain. Other officers installed included John Anderson king Edmund L. French Carlisle scribe Be Payson True treasurer Goddard secretary Thomas Peterson trustee for two years William K. Walters Stow captain of the host Walter F Stephenson Bedford principal sojourner Ernest F. Flachsba Master of the third veil B Laworrest Robbins master of the second veil Albert A. Cook Master of the first veil Ole Burstead senior steward Earl K. Hicks junior steward Rothwell N. MacRae organist R. Clifford Pratt tyler. After the exercises retiring High Priest Russell C. Berry received a past high priests jewel and diploma.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Minnie Haelie Leighton age 73 wife of George Leighton were conducted Tuesday morning October 21 at the First Baptist church meeting house by Pastor Hev Edward Perry Daniels. Burial was in Sleppy Hollow Cemetery. Mrs Leighton died October 18 at Hindsdate Illinois.
A large attendance marked Tuesday afternoon Children's Day at the Town Hall sponsored by the Berlin Tuesday Club. Princess Clear Sky, guest artist, spoke on Indian Lore. Hostesses included Mrs Andrew Igen, Myron R Small, Mrs Jones, Mrs Everett, Mrs Edward Crowley, and E Rice.
Hudson children Charles Jewett Jr and Virginia Jewett joined by Carroll Jewett 13 will appear on a booster program for the Boston Poultry Show in January. Hariman Reardon serves as treasurer and questions participants about poultry interest. The Linden street school pupils and Harriman Grammar School students will listen as WAAS Boston and Solomay Network air the 10 45 a m program.
The newly organized Concord Lions Club met last Wednesday at Weights Tavern with President Rothwell N. Mac Rae presiding. Rev Crawford O Smith of Lexington spoke on friendship and service. Guest Lions included Lawrence Slater of Chicago and Hibert Agnew. Middlesex County Bank attended as guests. Clifford Geer outlined charter night details for Tuesday November 4 at the Girl Scout House with Rev Giant Carvell of Lawrence as principal speaker and Larry Slater among others.
Neighbors heard a crash as Mrs Ruth Hume jumped from a front room window believing burglars were inside. She was treated for cuts and bruises. police cordoned the area while questioning her husband and searching nearby woods. A later review suggested the door slamming may have been caused by her child.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Samuel Tuttle 71 Walden Street. A lifelong Concord resident and widow of Captain Samuel Tuttle former commanding officer of the Concord company. She leaves sister Miss Louise Everett retired Concord teacher and daughter Miss Grace E Tuttle both residing with her.
Middlesex expands its win streak to five under coach Bob Foster by beating Noble and Greenough 15 to 0 at Concord. Jack Stanton scores two rushing touchdowns and passes for a third with Connie Atkins adding a late score as Middlesex dominates play and holds the Nobles without a score or a clean drive into the winner’s 30 yard line.
Report notes a 21 man team from Com hess at Wakeelace Sunday led by Robert Poleod with 400 and Private Harold French with 67. An expert shooter named ees h scored, but the text is garbled and uncertain about full details of events or outcomes.
A civilian employee at Fort Devens and the owner of an Ayer tavern were arrested after thousands of dollars in Army supplies were found missing from the camp. The case involves alleged theft and ongoing investigations in Massachusetts.
Reports describe threats from Germany and Italy toward the United States amid wartime tensions. In Farmington Maine a man is charged with murder in a jealousy killing. in Buenos Aires a gunfire incident surrounds a departing train. Washington sees a political figure held without bail as a rape case proceeds. A lend lease program expansion and a new emergency office are announced. Torve Mattson is found dead in a mobile with exhaust hose, and Marie Pierce faces murder trial in Berryville.
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