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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1940
Page
4
The notice lists publication details for Concord Mass including second class matter filing at the Postoffice, editor Rudolph W. Currier at 26 Walden St, advertising rates 75c per inch first insertion and 5c per inch second insertion, weekly Wednesday publication, and subscription prices for one year, six months, and single copy.
The article notes that over 10 million acres are now devoted to soybeans to meet home and export demand. It explains diversification uses including fodder, fertilizer, plastics, oil, meat, and food, reducing crops with no current market. The shift is presented as a practical, broadly beneficial solution.
The World Wide Broadcasting Foundation started an Atlantic Friendship Bridge on the air to comfort the British public during their hour of trial. Sympathetic programs are broadcast from a Boston station reinforcing helpful assurances to listeners.
A speaker argues before Guard camps that screening should weed out recruits aligned with foreign or extremist groups. The note warns against ties to Nazis, communists, or other ideology while forming a loyal, united force.
The report argues that loyalty tests would be biased and that communists and bondsmen could be drafted alike. It warns selective service should begin with careful selection. A Syracuse man avoided jail on a vagrancy charge due to having two cents in his pocket, a note that may amuse local college students.
Lexington September report shows A R Giroux, Lexington Board of Selectmen chair and former Wilddie County Selectmen's Association president, drawing solid support from numerous Middlesex County selectmen including Durkee Kinsley Adams Walker Heaton Dickey Flett Ross Graham Biggs Whittemore Brown Servais Portmore Cutler Gerrish Locke Pfeiffer Locke Potter Rewse Sarano Maynard North Reading Olson Goodridge Morton Deckham Harford Halt SudLawrence Mackay Carter Wayland Blaney Weston Tyler Heath MacAdams Schneider among others.
Mr and Mrs Waldo B Stone and daughter Patricia of Needham joined visitors Sunday in Sudbury. Theodore Baldwin and the Baldwins of Orford NH spent the weekend with relatives. Richardson returning from Maine will resume studies next week at Boston Business College. The Republican rally at the town hall attracted a large crowd with cider and doughnuts. Mary Bartlett, back from Hingham, will resume studies at Simmons College. The Wayside Sunday school opened on Monday September 9.
Mrs. Robert Reid hosts her sister Mrs. D H Lowe of Porterville California. Mrs Lowe's son Daniel O Lowe flew from Los Angeles to join his mother leaving California Tuesday afternoon and arriving in Boston Wednesday afternoon.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for the practical and helpful deeds shown during the bereavement following the death of Mrs. Dorothea Anderson.
Mr and Mrs ceanice Way visited Collinsville for a few days while Way guided a building remodel there. The First Parish church Women’s Alliance held an all day work meeting. Supt Hunter’s crew fixed crossings on Hudson Road. Harry Cutter and Miss Gertrude Halloran attended a wedding in Portland Maine. Henry Webb and Mrs Hawes returned from a vacation trip to the World’s Fair and Niagara. Lawrence Wia and Mrs moved to Nova Scotia for a few weeks. Sudbury Garden Club plans a meeting at the Se-
Maynard and Leominster meet at 2 30 PM Saturday at Voyle Stadium Leominster in a game that tests Maynard's light backfield against Leominster's stronger line The Maynard squad features a faster Notre Dame style offense with passers Higgins Buscemi and Maglione and a freshmen-heavy lineup while Leominster aims to extend its ascent in the state's rankings with its solid forward wall and veteran backs.
Maynard sports column highlights The Biscuit Hater at Peoples Theatre and a ro mance with a dog star. It discusses central Massachusetts ice hockey leagues and scholastic circuits with teams from Fitchburg Leominster Gardner Athol St Bernard s Maynard Hudson and Clinton. Fred Bescog and Ed Waherty Jr are noted as local players.
Mrs Henry Eaton hosted the Friday Afternoon Bridge Club with cards and refreshments last week. Charles Liebman studies flying at a Federal government course in Westfield Massachusetts. The Crumparker family, living on Maynard Road in Miss Halloran’s absence, moved to Acton. Mr and Mrs Victor Tupper of Old Sudbury Road spent holidays in Chatham on the South Shore.
Miss Katherine Ma Bariteau daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bariteau 15 Maple Court and George Stockwell Wilder son of Henry Wilder Westford were married Sunday at St Bridget's church rec tory at three o'clock in the afternoon Rev Thomas Croke officiating Miss Helen Rita Barbeau sister of the bride was bridesmaid and David Desmond of Westford best man The bride wore acqua velvet with black accessories the bridesmaid wine colored velvet with matching accessories A reception followed at the bride's parents home They will live at Concord Place Westford after September 21 The bride a Maynard teacher graduate of local high school and Bridgewater State Teachers College is active in Maynard clubs The bridegroom a Westford Academy graduate and both families noted for wide circle of friends.
The Acton Garden Club met Thursday at Mrs. Speaker Taylor’s Concord road home with strong turnout. Past President Mrs. Ernest Washburn presided in the absence of officers and paid tribute to the late Willis Holden, the club’s sole remaining founder. A future meeting at Acton Women’s Club house on October 3 will feature a “Gent’s Night” with Professor Arnold Davis speaking on Landscaping Home Grounds.
Maynard Grange holds a fall rally at Grange Hall with a floral arrangement contest judged by L. Roy Hawes. Prizes will be awarded. a Lecturer’s march precedes degrees on Sept 26. Afterward light refreshments served by officers. Ladies Degree Team resumes Sept 16. Middlesex Central Pomona Grange meets Sept 18 at Lincoln Town Hall with supper and three plays by Sudbury Framingham and Bedford Granges.
Henry Webb former Sudbury high school pitcher guided Weston Town to an 8 to 5 victory over the Waltham Mohawks, allowing six hits in the game. Other notes mention Ernest Barony visiting Portland Maine and Mrs. Liebman returning from Meriden Conn. Webster Cotting acquires Underwood property on Maynard Road. Sherwood Garfield and family spend a holiday near Ke rwich University Vermont.
Sudbury funeral service was held for Mrs Anza P Hur Burton Oviatt 62 of Church street who died after an accident near her home. She fell on a rough Gravield road or was struck by a fast vehicle after alighting from a bus on Concord road Friday night. Police continue investigation as son George Parker Oviatt and two sisters survive. Rev Leslie Barrett officiated.
A large Acton Republican rally at Town Hall gathered many candidates for state and county offices. Speakers included Robert J. Bushnell for Attorney General and Henry Parkman Jr seeking U S Senate, with Governor Saltonstall represented by a staff member. Several other candidates, including 15 of 18 County Commissioner hopefuls, attended.
On Saturday September 7 the Boxboro Grange held its Fifth Annual Agricultural Fair at Boxboro Town Hall with a large crowd. John P. McNamara chaired the fair. local committee chairs led vegetables fruits canned foods flowers and more. Massachusetts Agriculture awarded blue ribbons and cash prizes to Boxboro residents Charles Quimby Wallace Robinson and Mrs. Harry Wetherbee for best vegetables fruit and canned foods.
A Sunday afternoon surprise party honored Mrs Gladys Tracy at her Martin Street home. Friends from Maynard Concord Littleton Stow and some from New Hampshire and Maine attended and presented many gifts.
Mrs. Roland Wood of Dedham hosted the Riverdale Congregational church Ladies Aid at her summer home in Acton Center. Guests dined outdoors near the fireplace, posed for photos, then met for a brief business session followed by an entertainment by Thelma Lenaher who sang and played guitar.
Postmaster Franx Sheridan says 425 registration forms distributed at Maynard Post Office. He estimates registrations could exceed 600 before December 26. About 50 aliens fingerprinted locally and copies sent to the FRB, Jim Washington.
Nicholas J. Macone returns from Claremont New Hampshire to lead long street baseball crew. Roger Robinson earns a diploma at Duke after summer course. may coach Duke football or return to Concord. Jimmy Cullinane recalled by Albany Senators after Gloversville season. reports to spring tryouts. Other notes include Ist half champs Hubbardville beating Sleepy Hollow 2 1 with Stevie Flannery, and Archie Barrett and Harry Cook strong pitching performances.
Senator Louis Connors, a Democrat running in both parties for the nomination, addressed a Republican rally in Acton last Thursday night. Also speaking was Albert W. Bullock of Waltham, with the event organized by the Acton Young Republican Club.
The Maynard-Maynard Council and K of C plan a Bazaar at the K of C hall on October 3 4 and 6 with booths entertainment and various activities. Mrs William Smith chairs a large volunteer committee with Mrs Julia White directing a food sale Miss Mildred Morgan handles fancy work Ellen Sheridan sponsors a childrens feature. John Provasoli leads a Penny Sale and Louis Evers Phillip Allard Walter Tierney head a construction group for booths and props.
Dances will be held each Wednesday night at Elks Home with the Jones Boys radio orchestra providing music. The event draws dancers of varying ages and continues the tradition with no parking charges.
Maynard sees the funeral of Thomas Breck a longtime resident and prominent textile worker. Born in Vassalboro he spent fifty years in Maynard as a spinner at the Assabet mill and a leader in the Spinners Union and Maynard Textile Council. Burial occurred in China Maine with Masonic rites.
A Suffolk reader cites a letter from Mrs Fred Nind of Surrey England praising British resolve in war. The note asserts confidence in victory over Hitler and loyalty to defend homeland. It mentions Jack who fought at Dunkirk and is reportedly a prisoner in Germany.
The Italian Social Club hosts the bocce semi finals with the Sons of Italy defeating St Anthony and Russo’s team. Firemen Club advances to meet Sons of Italy for the town title at the Fire Station court next Sunday. A silver cup from Selectman Walter Cheslak will go to the winner.
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