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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1940
Page
4
Fragmentary notes show references to the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863 and the retirement of Dr Schacht, described as Wee finance minister, with scattered phrases about France and Holland and other mismatched items.
The piece discusses how blueprints and wartime production details are tightly controlled by governments. It notes censorship across Britain Germany and Russia limits on what can be learned, with Molotov’s January 1940 changes highlighted and American reporting frustrated by blocked sources.
A rapid parade of showbiz chatter notes flares from Broadway to Miami. Notables like Willkie and Roosevelt are photographed with farmers in Warm Springs while Quent Reynolds and John McLean trade bets on Stormy Weather. The column riffs on celebrity antics, fashion, and the era’s publicity stunts with a breezy, gossip-tinged tone.
Mrs. Florida McCabe of Hildreth Street was elected for the fifth consecutive year as Chief Ranger of I. C. Court in Hunter Building. John Kane and Mary Delaney were named vice chief and recording secretary with other officers, trustees, and delegates listed. installation planned for October 14 in the Hunter Building by Mrs. A. Trudell and staff.
A cryptic remark attributes intentional harm to a man who claims inevitable injury to himself as punishment for his wrongdoings. The statement frames retaliation as a consequence of personal fault, echoing historical moralizing rhetoric.
Marlboro native Ernest Mansmann has begun duties as French teacher at the University of Pennsylvania. He previously taught Latin and Spanish at Admiral Farragut School in Toms River New York for two years. Mansmann is a Marlboro High School and Harvard University graduate.
Marlboro reports the Dramatic Club will stage the annual Christmas fund play on Sunday November 3rd. The production titled Handy Man is directed by Leonidas B. Martel with a cast including Irene Pelletier and several local performers. The house committee is led by Clifford Avey with Wilrose Coméois treasurer and J Herman R Prodeur secretary among others.
Maynard High School joins 188 Massachusetts schools in offering driver education through John Provasoli in civics class. Frank A. Goodwin notes the program as a key Commonwealth safety initiative, with certificates waiving part of the license exam when students pass. The course centers on safe driving attitudes and knowledge of highway rules from the text Man and the Motor Car.
For the thirty ninth year Sudbury First Parish holds its Harvest Dinner on October 12. It serves as a homecoming for former residents and neighbors. The Sudbury Grange will provide the food and the event starts at 12 30 p m with home cooked meals.
The First Parish church in Sudbury overflowed for a union service led by Rev. John E Fogleson. Visiting American Legion drum and bugle corps from Bluefield West Virginia performed with the West Virginia delegation at the Legion National convention in Boston. Rev. Leslie H Barrett delivered the sermon as the Memorial Congregational Church choir sang. Commander Albert E Haynes and Legion members attended in uniform.
Maynard high football coach Mike Vodoklys reports the squad enjoyed a week of rest after a tough early schedule and shows vast improvement in offense against Belmont. The team heads into the league slate with a hopeful outlook for the rest of the season.
The league braces as Maynard and Highs prepare for a tough opener against Stoneham White at Alumni Field on October 8. Fans are urged to buy tickets now to support the home team.
The First Church invites all to a Fan vestry on October 12 from 10 am featuring antiques copper aprons flowers and more. There will be silhouette grabs balloons and pony rides for children as Bobby Burns Pub will be shown.
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