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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1940

Page

5

Primary Heroe of Lightest As Votes Cast in Hudson

In a light primary, Hudson voters favored Paul A. Dever for the Democratic nomination by a wide margin amid sparse district contests. Edward T. Simoneau of Marlboro won the Republican nomination for the third Congressional district to face Joseph E. Casey in the general election. Louis B. Connors led in the fifth senatorial district with large Republican support, while Ibert W. Bullock won in Waltham.

Hudson Paul A. Dever Kelley Sar ‘Morning Edward T. Simoneau Marlboro Joseph E. Casey Clinton Louis B. Connors Waltham Ibert W. Bullock P. Drinkwine 10Th Middlesex Avery W. Steele Boxboro Cal Tomin Republicans Louise Bushnell T. Bushnell Itherine A. Foley Lawa J. Buckley W. Sullivan James Hi Brennan Thomas M. Burke Carr Medi Edward ‘T. Simoneau Congress D. E. Casey

Nominees and votes in Hudson district primary races

Districtwide reports show nominees in Hudson primaries for Congress 3rd District Joseph B. Casey and Edward T. Simoneau. State Senator 5th Middlesex W. Hock and Archie Giroux. Representative 10th Middlesex P Drinkwine. Commissioner Nathaniel Bowditch. Councillor 3rd District A Brooks.

Hudson Congress Joseph BE. Casey Edward T. Simoneau Middlesex W. Hock P -Drinkwine Nathaniel Bowditch Archie Giroux Thomas Brennan Francis J Kelley A. Brooks Kenry Morrison

Hassett Reaches Final After Upset Over Goodsell

Hudson-Woman Hassett reaches the finals of the Universal Boring Machine table tennis tournament by defeating Alson Goodsell 21-17 21-18. Three finalists Hassett Bob Mechlin and Bill Podlesney will vie for the championship and a box of cigars. Mechlin beat Henry Busby 21-16 21-18 while Podlesney defeated Danny Desmond 21-8 21-4.

Podlesney Danny Desmond

Local Notes on Residents and Employment

Dr. Melvin P. Wade returns from overseas leave and visits New York. Mary Clinean of Wood Street begins work at Allen's Pharmacy in Wood Square. Charles Cunningham of Cottage, US Coast Artillery at Fort Warren, spends weekend with his parents at 19 Cherry Street.

Melvin P. Wade New York Mary Clinean Wood Street Allen's Pharmacy Wood Square Charles Cunningham Cottage Street F. W. Woolworth Mainstreet The United States Coast Artillery Fort Warren Cherry Street

Contested District Sees Light GOP Primary Turnout

In many towns the Republican primary vote was unusually light. A tight race for the November 5 election between Simoneau and Casey is anticipated based on district returns. Casey led in Fitchburg and Framingham while Simoneau led Casey by six votes in Clinton, and Simoneau won Marlboro with 1109 to 192.

Simoneau Casey Fitchburg Framingham Clinton Jed Marlboro

Willkie Club names district head in Marlboro area

Attorney Lambert H. Bigelow has been named district chairman of the Willkie for President volunteer committee by Philip Ketchum. The district includes Marlboro Hudson Stow Maynard and Boxboro with committees to be formed locally. Interested persons should contact Bigelow at 223 Main Street Marlboro.

Lambert HH. Bigelow Willkie For Philip Ketchum Willkie Club Massachusetts Bigelow Marlboro Hudson Stow Maynard Boxboro Main Street

First Aid Course Opens in West Acton Fire Station

Starting last Monday Dr. Dow of Concord led the opening lessons in a 20 hour First Aid Course at the West Acton Fire Station. Due to small enrollment, the first lessons will be repeated next Monday evening hoping more join. The Red Cross sponsors these courses with biennial renewal rules for certificates held by firemen. Residents of any Acton can attend with optional 10 hours of advanced instruction.

West Acton Dow Concord American Red Cross

Maynard V Fitts weekly whist prizes awarded

Mary Gilleney won the door prize at the V Fitts weekly whist party. Prizes for whist went to Elizabeth Kopp Mrs Albert Murphy Florence Hanson Alice Murphy Mrs Graham Catherine Baratiau Cora Flannery Mrs Fitzgerald and Annie Scully. Twenty doubles tennis teams entered a tournament on the municipal courts at Alumni Field with a trophy donated by a local sportsman to be displayed soon. Belmont High lines up against Maynard for Saturday's game with Olsen at right end and others listed.

V. Fits Mary Gilleney Elizabeth Kopp Albert Murphy Florence ‘Hanson Alice Murphy Graham Catherine Bariteau Cora Flannery Fitzgerald Annie Scully Bertha’ Sullivan Emerson Hospital Alumni Field Belmont High Maynard Olsen Re McClean Henry

Limited View Quote Sparks Valley Over Hill Debate

A fragmentary line hints at a debate about who remains in a valley region and who moves beyond a hill. The readable portion suggests local residents discuss future plans and community change. Further details are unavailable in the text.

Ne ‘el

Alarm clock scare on uptown subway train

Passengers, rattled by a shabby man with a large alarm clock, debated whether to alert the motorman. The man claimed the clock was borrowed for a new job to avoid lateness, ending the tension without incident. The piece weaves in street scenes and notes on ships and travel lore.

Front & Friend

Nonprofit Bank Opens in Thousand Islands for Tourists

In Alexandria Bay New York a unique nonprofit bank opened at the Collins Landing entrance to the Thousand Islands Bridge. Run by the bridge authority under the foreign exchange control board, it lets Americans exchange for Canadian funds and vice versa with no conversion cost.

Alexandria Bay N. Y United States Thousand Islands

Aviation club plans generation for Solbes tribute

A Sunday meeting aims to organize a generation honoring the "Solbes" with plans drawn on a bulletin board. Over 26 students have soloed this summer under Norman Sims at the field, with solos rewarded as part of a social party plan involving spouses.

Aul Nitres.eu Norman Sims Landitgield Westboro Maseachusetts Aeronautical Cera Ee Shrewsbury

Select 102 For U S Navy This Month

The Boston district Navy recruiting station announces that during September 102 area youths will be selected for enlistment. Benefits include pension after twenty years, transfer options to the Fleet Naval Reserve with partial pay, and retirement after long service. Eligible volunteers aged 18 to 31 may apply at the Boston Post Office or Framingham station.

U.S. Navy Boston Navy Fleet Naval Reserve Peall U. S. Navy Post Office Framingham Mass

American Legion 1940 National Convention Plans

National officers and administrative staff organize preparations for the 1940 convention in Boston. Glenwood J. Sherrard leads a 9 member board with Leverett Saltonstall Maurice Tobin and others guiding 000 Bay State Legionnaires and 39 chairmen. A New England Telephone exchange and Legion directory aid operations as registration begins September 20 with tickets and badges distributed at major hotels and headquarters. The opening session occurs September 23 with subsequent sessions at Symphony Hall and auxiliary meetings at Copley Plaza and other hotels.

American Legion National Convention Corporation of the Beacon Street Glenwood J. Sherrard Bay State Convention Corporation Leverett Saltonstall Maurice J. Tobin Harold ‘P. “Redden Eben 8. Draper Mug Horton New England Motor Mart Tuartcand Copley Plaza Kenmore Lenox Manger Parker House Somerset Statler Touraine American’ Legion Convention American Legion Auxiliary Boston Wernes Symphony Hall Hotel Touraine Hotel Brunswick

Concord Pin League Formed For Season Set

Concord Monday evening the Mill Dam Bowling League organized for the season electing Larry Dee president over James Hanley Augie Macone and Henry Smith. Jack Hayes was elected vice president with Joy secretary and Johnson treasurer. Twelve teams compete 38 matches over 17 weeks on Mondays and Thursdays opening west May.

Concord Mill Dam Nome of .C Larry Dee Cogent James Hanley Augie Macone Henry Smith Jim Welsh Jack Hayes Walter Joy Hilding Johnson Snow K. Of.c All Stars Wepot Oil Andersons Independents Lefties Mscones Gas ‘Company Lawton & Larkin Aso Whitney Coal & Grain Dover Ski Binding Lincoln Mohawks west M@ilay Joy Hayes Pete Ingéurie Aiticelli Joel Muscato Henry Asby Jack Hilliard Jim. Hanley Peanut Mecotie Dan Kelley Odd Oergaard Pep’ Cousins

Birth announcements and returns from vacation in town notices

Mr and Mrs Reed receive felicitations on the birth of a son born Monday at Emerson hospital. Mr and Mrs Frederick Alvord Dexter receive congratulations on the birth of their third son Harry Drake born September 7 at Emerson Hospital. Mrs Dexter formerly Leonis Ritchie of Everett Clinton Cabot Monument Street returns to duties at Town House after two weeks vacation at Nantucket. Company H MN G will compete at Camp Curtis Guild on Sunday September 29. team member to be announced.

Reed Bebarrell Old Marlboro Road Commonwealth Frederick Alvord Dexter Lowell Road Carliste Harry Drake Emerson Hospital Dexter Leonis Ritchie Everett Clinton Cabot Monument Street Town ‘House Nantucket H. M N. G Curtis Guild

Hudson High and Ashland Meet Under Arcs Friday

Hudson High hosts Ashland High in a Friday night football game at Riverside Park after a 6 0 opener win under lights. Hudsons defense aims to curb Ashlands aerial attack as fans from nearby towns are expected to attend the floodlight contest.

Hudson Hudson “High Northridge Legree Rob MacCarthy

Sudbury Art Centre Hosts Costume Ball With Music

The Sudbury Art Centre announces a costume ball at the Sudbury Town Hall on Friday September 9. The event features modern dances and music by Frank Downy Orchestra with proceeds benefiting the Benedt rdraphotaraip Fund.

Sudbury

New Officers Listed for James J. Mai Post A L A

Newly elected officers of the James J. Mai Post A L L will attend the national convention in Boston next year. Commander Ivan D Servais leads a large group of delegates with Mrs Ora MacLeod and Mrs Evelina Edwardson among officers named for the post in Middlesex County unit plans.

Bee Nolan Noble Fannie Crocker Grand Ora MacLeod Mite With Hood Monsorial Evelina Edwardson Ivan .D. Servais James J. Mai Post A. IL Yeapes Fig Boston Middlesex County Commonwealth’ Avenue

Seniors at St. Michael's elect officers in year start

Hudson reports St. Michael's seniors organized their year with officer elections. Eleanor Mercurl was chosen president with Ambrosina B vice president, Arline Treas urer, and Martha LiPet secretary as part of the newly formed student leadership team.

Hudson Bf Mighast Aoetety Eleanor Mercurl Ambrosina Arline "Patreasuier Martha LiPet

4 H Leaders Are Chosen Sudbury Town Committee

At a meeting in Center School building the 44H Town Committee chose leaders for several clubs. Food Club Mrs Webster Cutting and Mrs John Gaughan head younger children. Knitting Club Mrs Kate Richardson and Mrs Charles Richardson. Recreation and health Mrs Burich Garfield. Clothing Mrs Caroline Stone. Handicraft Albert A Tallant. The next committee meeting is October 28.

Sudbury Food Club Webster Cutting John ‘Gaughan Knitting Club Kate Richardson Charles Richardson Burich Garfield Caroline Stone Albert A ‘Tallant

Local notables touch base in Suffolk and Mohonk notes

Mrs Ida MacDermott of Squis ning street is a patient at Joseph Noon Hospital in High hay. Suffolk College of Liberal Arts reports Judge and Mrs Wred Rr of Rutland street are on their annual vacation at Lake Mohonk New York.

Ida MacDermott Squisning Street Boro ‘Hospital Joseph Noon Highhay Suffolk UN ‘College of Liberal Arts

A Poor Seat Self Conceit A Poor Seat To Sign

A fragment reflects on vanity and judgment, noting self conceit as a poor seat to sign. The tone critiques ego and cautionary self-reflection in brief, moralizing lines.

Acton PTA Teas Planned To Stir Community Interest

The Parent Teachers Association will host a tea at South Acton School at 3 p.m. on Friday inviting residents of South Acton and Acton Center. Hostesses Mia Christianson and Mrs John will lead the events with two additional teas planned in West Acton and Acton Center.

West Acton Acton

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