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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1941
Page
7
An orderly meeting will be held by Ms Maynard on October 1 1981 to discuss any business that may come before the order. President R A Wilson Clerk.
Court records show a probate notice for the estate of Hans P Hansen late of the county. Interested parties may file objections by the return day. Attorneys should appear to represent the administrator by the specified deadline before the judge. Registered notices dated September 17 and 24 with October 1 line.
In the county the estate of Gisanna Parkin late of the county deceased has been presented for administration. Maynard is named administratrix with desire to give bond and objecting party should appear in court before ten o'clock on the return day. John C. Leggat, Probate Judge, August 9 1941. Register P Jordan. Dates Sept 10 17 24.
Fragmentary legal notice references John OC Leggat as first judge and King P. Jordan as register. Mentions September dates in the late 1800s and court processes. Text is partial, preserving names and dated stamps without full context.
Sudbury high school senior class gears up for a production titled A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court with cast and crew preparing through rehearsals and poster creation. KEY participants include Winifred Ganzhan, Jean Mitchell, Rebecca Fairban, Patricia Goodnow, and students under supervision of Prompter Jean Haynes and Property Committee members L. Tighe B. Way Quinn R. Johns J. Patchelder R. Haynes G. Wright V. Hazen Kent.
The Sixth Grade closed elections this week chose President Murray Campbell and Vice-president Ruth Anderson. Patsy Gentile was secretary and Elen Kahlainen treasurer. Mrs Saunders of Wayland, formerly supervisor last year, now oversees both music and art.
George Rowe enjoyed his annual vacation as a local Barker. Mrs. A C Jones has returned from Emerson hospital after a knee fracture and is cared for by daughter in law Pauline Jones. Mr and Mrs Ernest Hall occupy Mrs C D Cram's Windsor Avenue apartment. Westie Spragie and family occupy the apartment over McAllister's store.
In Middlesex County Massachusetts the Probate Court invites objections to Pauline A Mead of New York being appointed administratrix of the estate of Albertie M Mead of Acton. Objections or written appearances must be filed at Cambridge before 10 a.m. on October 9, 1941. Witness John C Leggat Esquire First Judge. Loring P Jordan Register. Sept 24, Oct 1, 8.
Analysis column presents opinions of the news analyst not the newspaper. Statement released by Western Newspaper Union notes positions reflect individual views.
The article recalls the 1930s debate over arming merchant ships after Roosevelt urged shoot first and ask questions later. It notes opposition in Congress and a shift as Navy Secretary Knox signaled protection of ships with lend lease between the American continent and Icelandic waters, seen as a convoy plan without using the term.
A Newark Advertising Club canceled a September 24 appearance by Sen. R. R. Reynolds of North Carolina amid wartime tensions and a Roosevelt speech. The club cited national defense concerns and public sentiment against Hitler, while asserting Reynolds' right to his views. A foreign correspondent was substituted for the event.
Reports from the Russo German front describe a fragile stalemate near Leningrad and a Russian push in the Smolensk central sector. Marshal Timoshenko and General Kreuzer lead forces, with Kiev holding firm and Isvestia noting Napoleon’s 83 day record remains unchallenged. Eight Nazis expelled from Tehran under the armistice terms. German legation anticipates more, Russian diplomats report disappointment at the numbers.
Reports describe a widespread Norwegian uprising against Nazi occupation sparked by a Oslo bombing incident. Crowds cheered allied bombers, demanded admittance to wounded soldiers, and then Nazi force dispersed demonstrations. Sabotage spread including locomotive strikes, halted troop movements, and munitions factory damage as anti Nazi resistance grew across Norway and neighboring nations.
The week’s London highlights note a blackout mood as Britons face income tax bills claiming to cut half of annual earnings for the year ended April 5. In New Orleans, September hurricanes reveal a new menace to consider in regional reports.
An unnamed orator at a Des Moines event faced strong disapproval after asserting that British, Jewish, and Roosevelt supporters sway American entry into war. Hearst papers backed him briefly before printing an editorial condemning the speech as un-American, triggering widespread indignation.
West Acton-S6 members of the Dietconinel choir sang at Springfield Saturday joining a 4000 voice chorus at the fair. Homer Rhodeheaver led the evening, with Mrs Waldo J. directing the choir and members including Leonard Godfrey and Michael Banks among others.
Mrs Minnie Decoster of Broad Street East Weymouth announces the engagement of her daughter Martha to Howard L Stedman of Warren Avenue Bracton The bride to be is a graduate of Quincy Hospital nurses training school The groom is a business man in Humarock The wedding is planned for November
Acton High School announces the girls field hockey season coached by Miss Arlene Hanson. Games include Ashland at Acton September 30, Maynard at Maynard October 6, Lun enburg at Acton October 8, Shrewsbury at Acton October 22, Maynard at Acton October 27 with all starts at 3 pm. The team will train at the Acton high field. Vera Cunningham has passed the civil service typing exam and works as a senior Navy Department typist in Washington. Torch staff for the year includes Gerald Clapp Virginia Godfrey editors. Robert Rimbach Alvin Piper business managers. Gladys Wamboldt art editor. Mary Hall assistant art editor. Kay Girls' sports editor. Raymond McAvenia boys' sports editor. Gerry Tracy news reporter.
Mr and Mrs William GC Drury of Fletcher's Corner Acton Will spend the winter in Florida. Their two children will transfer to Florida schools. Mrs William P Cameron was injured in a fall but X rays show no fracture and she is up and around. Robert T Moore, Acton High School graduate class of 1936, and Mildred Weston of Bolton were married Friday September 12 at Bolton Federated Church with a reception at the bride’s home.
About 50 Acton Young Republicans met Friday night at 6:30 at Acton Center Congregational Church for an old fashioned weenie roast and entertainment behind the church. The program included games and the club officers listed were Roger D. Newell president Mrs Hope Harris vice president Porter Jenks treasurer and Jeanette Rifford secretary.
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