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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1939
Page
5
Young newspaper vendors are highlighted for their responsibility to readers and subscriber privacy. The piece commends their punctuality and ready service, naming Joe George and Bob as examples of the diligent group with duties to paper and public.
The Italian Social Club sponsors the first Hirocci championship tourney to be held Sunday afternoon October 8 with several top clubs entering. Adam Mariani is secretary for entries, Henry Mariani is referee, and a banquet plus electric mixer follow the event. Barbecued lamb will be served and awards given at the banquet.
Margaret R B Wilson of South Sudbury is second on the state civil service list for appointment as psychometrist at the Worcester office of the state mental health department. The position has been certified by State Divir Service Director Ulyses J Lipien who pays $780 a year and provides maintenance.
Mrs Warren Blaisdell and daughter Miss Jean Blaisdell of West Concord attended graduation exercises of the Leominster Hospital School for Nurses at Leominster Junior High. Middlesex Pomona Grange No 23 met at Ellis Hall with a supper and entertainment led by Mrs Adelaide Sims. The Rambling Rovers of West Concord performed for Carlisle Grange with Johnny Battino and Benny Calhoon. Little Johnny Palmer sang Italian solos and Lena Calhoon offered selections. Robert Damon enters the Freshman class at Duke University Durham NC. Mr and Mrs Harry Biggi of Bedford lease an apartment in Concord after fire ruined their home. Mr and Mrs E S Newbury Jr of Concord move from Cambridge to Carlisle.
Evelyn B Rand of Marlboro road Sudbury has returned to her studies at Bryant and Stratton Commercial School of Boston per director Llewellyn P White. The tutorial system of individual instruction lets students progress as they complete the work.
A Rally Social is planned at the South Sudbury church on Friday evening at 8 o'clock with a musical program and refreshments. Rally Sunday is observed on October 1 with Sunday School at 9:30 am and church service at 10:45 am featuring special music and a sermon.
Belmont battles Maynard High to a scoreless tie in the opening game on Alumni Field. Belmont drives into Maynard territory four times but the orange and blacks hold firm and the game ends without a score.
Rose Marie Spinney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seaward Spinney, is resting comfortably at her home following a minor operation.
Fire department soaked Alumn Field during Saturdays game. Belmon high band performed well despite field wetting shortening halftime maneuvers. Maynard High has an open date this weekend and a planned game against a larger high school was canceled due to inexperience of this fall’s eleven. Winchester’s high mentor becomes Bates College football coach. Virginia beat Hampden Sydney 26 to 0 last Saturday. Frank Murray predicted improvements for Virginia in Pigskin Preview. Andy Lentini, Winchester center of ’33 ’84 and ’35, now line coach at his alma mater.
William J. Spratt of 12 Concord street Maynard ranks third on the state civil service list for a correction officer post at the Norfolk State Prison Colony. Four men were forwarded to fill two positions offering 1200 dollars yearly with maintenance.
Ed wards-Quimby Post A L opens fall whist series at G A R hall West Acton with prizes awarded to multiple players including Mrs William Wilson West Concord James Costello West Acton Dorothy Davis West Acton and others. Social enthusiasm mirrors last season as participants enjoy a good time.
A National Tax Commission survey cites Hudson families paying about 77,000 dollars yearly in hidden taxes within food purchases. The report, led by Mary Dufigan of Braintree, argues taxes are embedded from producer to distributor and passed to consumers, quoting Census figures and national sales estimates.
The Maynard Acton Pigeon Club story highlights government interest in pigeon racing as a nationwide activity. M Lalli tops the club with a diploma for best average speed 11009.89 yards per hour, while Byrne Nokelainen Farquhar and King post leading averages and speeds.
Fragmentary OCR lists names C Schofield FE Cleaves Don B ere William Hic Weat Contore D Re ohnard and May Sanborn in West Acton and West Concord. Details of event unclear but ties to local residents and locations.
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