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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1939
Page
1
An archival passage discusses General Edy-Rydz of Poland and his stance against Russia, noting a career shaped by anti-Bolshevik campaigns and distrust of Moscow. It mentions political revival efforts in Michigan and governor-driven campaigns against sin, linking historical religious rhetoric to contemporary public discourse.
Mrs Laura Moody wife of Benjamin Moody treasurer of the Concord Cooperative bank died after a long illness at Westboro in her 82nd year. Survived by husband and daughter Marion Fairbanks of West Concord. Funeral Thursday at her home 10 Devens Street Concord with Rev George Loring Thurlow and Rev Wilfred H Bunker officiating. Burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
Concord report shows Representative Otg Mitrey stating he voted no on any pay raise for General Court members this year. He cited opposition from constituents and noted state government costs have been checked this year bringing relief to real estate taxpayers.
Concord reports Mrs Henry A Laughlin Nashalle Hill became the club's first woman to ace a 155 yard ninth hole using a number 3 iron. The feat occurred last week during a match at Concord Country Club with her son Henry A Jr present.
At a special meeting the Concord Rod and Gun Club voted to construct a dam at Angier's Pond on Barrett's Mill road. Contractor Go meau will build it to facilitate fishing with potential for future pond stocking. The club also notes upcoming events including a Sportsmen's Field Day and a chicken shoot at the Rifle Range on Old Marlboro road.
Miss Louisa Venti daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Venti of Concord will wed Ralph James Paone son of Mr and Mrs Cosmo Paone of Revere in September. The ceremony is set for 10 am at St Bernard's Church. Miss Venti lives with Mrs and Mrs Bowser on Main Street.
Sumner P. Bodfish won the gross prize and Leonard Smith the net in a handicap medal at Concord Country Club. Notable scores include Smith 88 62 and Bodfish 77 72 with several players listing 71 or 75 as their net totals.
Roger Boyd son of Mr and Mrs Fred T Boyd arrived home in Concord on Monday aboard the Queen Mary after a two week visit in Europe with the Powdoin Polar Bears group. He and four companions traveled in tourist lounges converted to dormitories on the Queen Mary due to wartime travel restrictions. They marveled at Paris gas masks and the grim wartime reality, while expressing gratitude to be home with their families in New York awaiting them.
Miss Louisa Venti daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Savarro Venti Concord will wed Ralph James Paone son of Mr and Mrs Cosmo Faone Revere. The ceremony is at St Bernard s church in Concord at 10 am with Rev Phillip Gasrino officiating. A reception follows at the Bowser home Main Street. The couple will honeymoon in the south and reside at Jamaica Way Jamaica Plain Mass.
Concord lodge of Sons of Italy marked five years with a Labor Day parade from the State Armory to Mill Dam and a Reef of Honor ceremony. Speakers at the Armory spoke from 4 to 6 pm and dancing closed the evening. Tony Jarcello served as general chairman.
At the Concord Country Club holiday Four ball best pals one third aggregate handicap event the team of D W Comins Jr and Ss P Bodfish won the gross prize 72 68 while A B Brooks and Peter Brooks took the first net 77 65 Other scores include W C MacGuckin 8 P Bodfish 73 69 F H Richardson W M Gordon 84 70 R R C Piper M L Ham 82 71 P L Pratt H M Wardwell 80 71 D W Comins B L Pratt 81 72 F Jewell J Hutchinson 78 72 FH Richardson B Flavin 91 73 C B Johnson William Faversham Jr 1873 and McGuekin D
Dwight ee and Peter report Comins have returned after a week's visit at the Words Pair. A record gals have returned from their vacation, indicating a community update on local residents.
Concord citizens organize a centennial celebration of baseball on Sunday at West Concord diamond. The program features three Concord team contests including Twin Lights league champions versus Inter-Town champions, a Harvey Wheeler vs Peter Bulkley grammar school clash, and a Concord Town Team versus the 1925 Old Timers. A broad committee and prize fund are set to publicize and fund the event, aiming for a full capacity crowd and a memorable tribute to baseball’s 100 years.
Horatio W Tripp longtime Concord Reformatory officer died after a short illness at his State Road home. Born in New Bedford in 1849 he began work at the Reformatory in 1806 and retired in 1924 as a shoe instructor and watchman. He leaves wife Nellie, daughter Mrs Earl Prescott of Groton and a grandson Herman E Prescott. Funeral Thursday at 4 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery Acton burial there.
Congressman Joseph B Casey of Clinton said the War Department would announce a new England air base site within days and he favored Chicopee Massachusetts. He planned a meeting with Secretary Woodring and Massachusetts lawmakers and mayors to press for Chicopee and note its strategic advantages. He also mentioned plans to discuss removing railroad tracks and utility lines crossing the site.
Bolton reports the 31st annual Kimmens family reunion held Labor Day at Holderhall Berlin Road with about fifty attendees. Officers elected include President Gilbert A. Kimmens, Vice President Edgar A. Kimmens, Secretary Elizabeth Kimmens, Treasurer Shirley H. Kimmens, and Statistician Esther Whitbread. Food served at noon was organized by a committee including Mrs. W. Lyle Woodward and Doris Kimmenz, Claire Kimmenz, Robert and Irvin Rack.
The fragment suggests Donohue leading a cheerful event during a festive March celebration with many attendees and smiling participants.
The Concord Board of Assessors kept the 1939 tax rate at 36.00 dollars, the same as 1938, aided by a gasoline tax distribution credit of 16 621.86 and a valuation rise to 10 120 813.00 from 9 997 453.00. The town appropriation this year is 529 778.56, up from last year by 461 630.61. Taxes are due October 1 with penalties after November 1, abatements must be filed in writing by November 16. Concord faced a record 1929 high tax rate of 48.00 and a low 1904 rate of 13.90. many properties are exempt, totaling 5 119 804.00 in 1938.
Concord residents Mr and Mrs Joseph Appleby report a voyage to the Espet e and South America during World War II with travel obstacles. They sailed from New York aboard the Columbus North German Lloyd liner and arrived home by train from Miami. Officials sent them to Miami from Curacao and they were not allowed to land at Granada or Lasayra while at sea. A submarine gun boat and a fish cruiser were observed offshore.
Mr and Mrs John Quincy Adams of South Lincoln announce the arrival of a child at Emerson hospital in 1887. Mr and Mrs John Scimone of Bedford street celebrate the birth of a daughter Antonia at Emerson hospital on August 26.
Concord High graduates Sonny Park David Kent and Lyman Viles left Concord last Saturday for a cross country trip Kent and Viles plan to enter the University of Washington Seattle while Park continues to St Paul to enroll at the University of Minnesota Kent is class president in 1938 The three youths began their journey in Viles car
The Concord Good Government Association will not reorganize this season due to trouble securing a meeting place. It hopes to have its own headquarters by a future season.
West Concord resident Hanson Hanson was drawn for jury duty. He will serve as the first criminal session juror in Cambridge on October 2.
Announcement lists the birth of Meena Patrick Bourque with addresses 361 Main Street West Seog and 418 Main Street Haverhill. The ceremony occurred at St James Church Haverhill on September 4 conducted by Rev James Bourque.
Probate records show the will of the late Dey Theodore Chamberlin filed in court. The document indicates a bequest to establish a home for aged persons, aligning with Protestant beliefs, and outlines conditions for residence and care for living residents.
Acton residents report a 3% year old child, Laffin, traveled to Children’s Hospital in Brooklyn under state police escort. The baby, in the care of Mr and Mrs Lan, suffered convulsions but was described as not severe. Dr Clark ordered transfer to another hospital for further care.
Horace Williams and wife return from Nova Scotia. Concord Legion hosts Mansfield Best concert at Monument Square bandstand. Open house for Mr and Mrs Edward J McClellach marks 26th wedding anniversary. Officer nominations and auxiliary meeting set at Veterans building September 4. Local patrols, fire alert at Colonial Inn, and W C T U lawn party planned. Births announced: a baby boy at Emergon hospital and a daughter at ward hospital. Community church notes and garden event conclude the listing.
ilist of relatives and survivors for Mrs Peyne EspMurpay of New era and others. Interment details mention prominent locals. A young man died from automobile crash injuries after hospitalization at Manchester hospital on Packard Street. Names include Walter W Murphy, Lovett family, and John EK Murphy at the scene.
Obscure notice reports the passing of Mr and Mrs Ward J McCellan in West Concord, noting their residence and a brief tribute.
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