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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1940
Page
4
Two young adults drift through a moonlit flirtation in a campus setting. A girl declares she will always say no to the usual while a boy pursues a moment of shared intimacy and later recalls a whispered vow of love. Their dialogue hints at fragile emotions and evolving relationships.
New York reports a flood of diamonds and other precious stones from war-torn Europe as American jewel centers gain supply. Prices surge up to 200 percent amid shifting markets and high shipping costs while U S demand remains strong for war goods and luxury gems. Bar on Edouard de Rothschild arrives with a jewel cargo valued near 1 million dollars. The Vargas diamond, weighing 726.60 carats, highlights a wave of uncut stones entering the market as refugee cutters join U S trade.
Mariposa county supervisors weigh an economy move over lighting the courthouse clock all night. Supervisor Ray M Sullivan questions a $17.20 electric bill for lighting a clock no one sees after ten. Board hints at possible cut but keeps clock illuminated.
In Waterbury Mary H Shea, bitten by a neighbor’s dog while the animal was at the Fitzsimmons home, was awarded $181 in civil damages. The court held the owner BS Ostroski responsible for the dog’s actions while away from home and liable for any damage. Judge Theobald B Conway ruled the owner could not excuse the dog's conduct.
Frank Walker of Marlboro campaigns vigorously for the Republican nomination in Middlesex County Commissioner race. An 18-candidate field includes Walker, a former Marlboro High School teacher and principal, Past Master of Marlboro Grange, Rotary member, and 4-H supporter in Central Massachusetts. He notes endorsements from county civic leaders and aims to secure one of two primary nominations on September 17.
Sudbury Art Centre presents a one man show by Ralph Ayer featuring watercolors and drawings as part of the season finale. Painted trays by Mrs. Philip Burbank of Wayland are also on display from September 15 to 14. The final period will shift to small paintings with weekend classes to follow.
At the Acton Town hall the Registrars of Voters held a session on Wednesday from noon to 7 PM adding thirty names to the voting list. Precinct 1 names include Cornwall Courville Hutchinson Mannion, Meppen Moorehead Morrison Overgaard Piper Richards Woodman, and others. Precinct 2 lists Cunningham Graves Jalonen Lindfors Roome Benere Bradford Case Chapin Clonette Learmonth Milbery Rice and Learmonth families plus additional residents on various streets.
Mr and Mrs Robert Harris have moved into the cottage on New Town Road near Vaughn Allen and family. Harris is the new teacher at Acton High School. The Ladies Aid of Acton Center Church will hold a food sale on Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5.
Miss Bernice Youmans resumes duties with Bana Fletcher at Milburn after a summer break. She will preach at the South Acton Merueelasi Church next meeting. The topic chosen is The Sovereignty of Gentleness.
Carl B. Anderson of Willow Street will be used to learn of her return from Henderson Hospital in improved health. Antero Gent, ets: vice to return his studies at West Point where he will begin his third year.
Acton town announces new appointments as Special Officers to support police work. The order outlines roles, duties, and supervision under the jurisdiction of the local police department.
Bedford families from Florida to New Hampshire and Vermont gathered for holidays. Residents keep in touch with relatives in Waterbury and Malden while others visit Lake Kegon and White Mountains. Extended trips include Maine and Vermont. annual store vacation at Archie Tage’s Economy.
Mr and Mrs Ai eh W Webber of South road announce the birth of a son named David Hartwell born at Fiske House Cambridge Hospital on Wednesday August 28 weighing nine pounds Mr and Mrs William H Copp of South road announce the birth of a son born Saturday August 31 at Symmes Arlington Hospital The baby is the son of Mr and Mrs John Copp of North road and has been named William Hull Copp jr
The column reports the Fowler family vacation plans and a funeral in Miami for Mrs Richardson who was formerly of Yale University area. It notes the White Family reunion at Camp Resolute in Boston and whist party results at the Kopp home. It adds New York World's Fair visits by local residents and friends traveling to see the event.
The V F W Auxiliary held a weekly whist party at Pile Town House. The older prize went to Mrs M Flanhery and whist prizes to Annie Scully Ida Brooks Me Graham Alice Murphy and several others.
Sudbury readers are told the fall and winter service timetable at the Wesley Methodist Church. Rev. Brown will lead sessions and the center will start the new schedule with fees set at 30 dollars.
A local community meeting gathered residents and organizers to discuss neighborhood matters. Attendees included key figures from nearby groups and the event focused on planning future activities and addressing shared concerns.
Washington reports President Roosevelt has agreed to trade 50 Navy destroyers to Britain in exchange for base rights. Twelve ships are still under final inspection and will sail Friday. The deal spurs isolationist criticism as “an act of war” in some quarters.
Reports from Bucharest say Estanese gunmen tied to the Iron Guard failed to kill King Carol and place Prince Mihai on the throne. The attempted plot disrupted life in several regions as authorities investigate the foiled plan and related political tension.
The body of Lewis Frye, 79, will be buried today with a funeral service at Goodrich Funeral Home in Lynn at 1 PM. Frye, son of the late Charles Frye, died Sunday in Lynn, and the obituary notes his role as a rider and local figure.
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