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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1937
Page
4
Yarrow Herb: Noted Uses From Ancient Times To Modern Days
The article surveys yarrow’s varied traditional uses including ointments for soldiers linked to Achilles, nosebleed applications, toothache remedies, vinegar, love charms, ague cures, and even as a tobacco substitute. It notes Dutch and Scottish uses, names like Nosebleed plant Old Man's Pepper field hop and origins of the name yarrow. It mentions botanical names Achillea and Millefolium and describes its feathery foliage and roadside abundance.
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Achilles
Scotland
Sweden
United States
Carless
Driver Quips About Car Noise Revealing Pocket Wealth
A humorous exchange follows a near collision as one driver notes a loud rattle. The other quips that the sound is the “$6500 jingling in my pocket,” highlighting wealth rather than mechanical fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erator
US property in China tests limits of protection policy
The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai voices sympathy for its members facing the threat of U S protection being withdrawn from citizens in war torn China. They argue protection must balance national interest and fear abandonment of American trade while Americans at home oppose any step risking involvement in the Asiatic war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
American Chamber of Commerce
Shanghai
United States
Orient
Hospital use reaches new high as births and admissions surge
A 1936 report shows 8.65 million hospital bed occupants across 6 189 registered facilities, with 831 500 births in hospitals and 76 348 in 1935. Mental hospital overcrowding remains widespread while for profit hospitals shrink from 627 to 550 in the latest figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council On Medical Education and Hospitals
American Medical Association
the Association
Hospitals Lead Trend Over Home Treatment Preference
In hospitals instead of home care, the shift signals a broader move toward group hospitalization. The trend appears driven by perceived benefits of institutional care over home-based treatment.
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Ing
Roosevelt issues cautious order on merchant vessels in war zone
The president bars thirty seven government owned merchant ships from carrying war munitions into the eastern war zone while leaving other American vessels free to engage in trade aimed at supporting the war effort. Critics say a broader embargo on all American ships could more effectively cut war supplies.
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Roosevelt
Notable centenary of Laura Bridgman at Perkins in Watertown
A century after Laura Bridgman entered the Perkins Institution for the Blind, now in Hanover New Hampshire a tablet will mark her entry. The school’s dedication of new quarters will wait for Helen Keller to be in New England for the ceremony. The piece honors the institution’s lifelong impact on the deaf blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bridgman
Perkins Institution For the
Watertown
Charles Dickens
Helen Keller
Alabama
Miss Bridgman
Samuel G. Howe
Boston
Hanover
N. H
Good Old Days On Aviation Pioneers And Chattanooga Parking Card
A nostalgic look at early aviation daredevils Beachey and Hoxie and their frugal, risky stunts, often done with little money and improvised hotels. The piece notes airmen write more about the sky than paper, and ends with Chattanooga officials granting visiting motorists a lenient parking card with simple rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beachey
Hoxie
Piot
Maynard Acton Kiwanis Club Receives New Charter
The Maynard Acton Kiwanis Club celebrated its charter with a pageant attended by over 800 Kiwanians from towns including Portland Maine. George Clarke of Marlboro was toastmaster as Everett Wireland Marlboro governor presented the charter. Dr Raymond Hooper accepted the club presidency. the Marlboro club donated a flag, Framingham a bell, Westboro a gavel, and Worcester a Kiwanis banner. The Marlboro Club flag was presented by Bert Courtemance and William Feeley accepted gifts for the Maynard Acton club which has forty members. The officers include William Feeley first vice president Dr Samuel Cremer second vice president Joseph Derosier secretary treasurer and Charles Mheres sergeant at arms with a slate of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Wireland
Somerville
New England
Kiwanis International
Raymond Hooper
Maynard-Acton Kiwanis
George A Kopenen
Samuel Cremer
Maynard-Acton
Richard N Shaw
Marlboro Club
Framingham Club
Westboro Club
Worcester Club
Kiwanis
Bert A Courtemance
William &B Feeley
Maynard Club
Raymond K Hooper
Maynard- Acton
William Polcover
Josenh E Derosier
Charles M Heres
Frank Sheridan
Harold D Reche
South Acton
Martin Gruber
Joseph & Derosier
Charles F Warren
Warner Freeman
Direcors
Raymond EF Hooper
Orman Clark Mes
Harold D Roche
Joseph Derosier
William Bolsover
Mrs Wolcott Heads Legion Auxiliary In Maynard
Nellie Wolcott was elected president of the Legion Auxiliary at Legion headquarters last night. Adah Downey chosen senior vice president Mary Martin chaplain Eleanor Sheridan secretary for 17th term Ellen Sheridan treasurer Bessie Hallowell historian Minnie Downey sergeant at arms Eva Evers Nan Seeley Catherine Paul executive committee Eva Evers Nellie Wolcott Ada Downey Minnie Downey Mabel Tobin Nan Seeley Ellen Sheridan named to installation committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Nellie Wolcott
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Headquarters
Adah Downey
Mary Martin
Eleanor Sheridan
Ellen Sheridan
Bessie Hallowell
Minnie Downey
Eva Evers
Nan Seeley
Catherine Paul
Ada Downey
Mabel Tobin
Reorganization Meeting Of Maynard Co operative Club
A large attendance gathered at the Maynard Co operative Club on Main Street for another reorganization meeting. Several new members were admitted during a brief business session. Afterward, members hiked through Stow and vicinity and returned to coffee and refreshments. Meetings are held every Thursday.
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Maynard Cooperative Club
Main Street
Stow
Coop Club
Votes to Buy Estate of 95 Acres in Maynard
Maynard voters at Parker Street hall authorize the Selectmen to purchase the Eveleth estate on Great Road. About 45 citizens attend as a Finance subcommittee report urged against the purchase. the town votes 33 in favor and 6 against with a $3000 transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Fund for the acquisition.
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Maynard
Parker Street Hall
Eveleth
Great Road
Mathew King
Frank E Sanderson
Harold Morgan
Finance Committee
Don Lent
Selectmen
Maynard High Graduates Pursue Diverse Higher Education
Maynard High School graduates are listed as attending colleges and schools nationwide. Students enroll at Boston University Harvard College Tufts College Brown University Radcliffe College Massachusetts State College Framingham Regis Northeastern University Fordham Boston College Simmons Katharine Gibbs School Milligan College New York School of Design Mass General Hospital St Elizabeth's Hospital Waltham Hospital Tewksbury Hospital and other programs.
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Maynard
Boston University
Elmer Salenius
Saimi Keto
Ruth McKenna
Stanley Loika
Harvard College
Reino Grondahl
Louis Bachrach
Robert Seder
James Ledgard
Sidney McCleary
Simon Seder
Massachusetts State College
James King
Malcolm Trees
Henry Galmela
Tufts College
John Zaniewski
Peter Piecewicz
Brown University
John O'Leary
Radcliffe College
Dorothy Glickman
Massachusetts School of Art
Stella Rubaszko
William Palmer
Regis College
Elizabeth Mahoney
Eleanor Flaherty
Angelina Gandolfo
Irene LeMoine
Northeastern University
Willis Stockbridge
Howard Johnson
Robert McGarry
Elias Heltunen
Diva Hintsa
Robert Gorolin
Vincent Labowicz
State Teachers College
Fitchburg
John Leiko
Joseph Lalli
James Sullivan
Framingham
Evelyn Sawatz
Fordham
Walter Sweeney
Boston College
William Smith
Simmons College
Virginia Bourke
Katharine Gibbs
Barbara Hamlin
Milligan College
Richard Archer
Alvin Fraser
Edward O'Donnell
Anne Koskinen
New York School of Design
Laura Salminen
Mass
General Hospital
Bertha Sneck
St Elizabeth's Hospital
Julia May
Jane Tobin
Mary Tobin
Waltham Hospital
Hilja
Bridgton Academy Football Schedule Reveals 1937 slate
Bridgton Academy announces its 1937 football schedule under coach Jackie Fisher of Fordham in his fourth year. Captain Richard Conly of Everett and manager Herbert Greene of Rockland headline the squad with Arthur Magurn joining the team.
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Bridgton Academy
Maine
Rhode Island
Jackie Fisher
Fordham
Bridgton
Richard Conly
Everett
Mass
Herbert Greene
Rockland
Arthur Magurn
Concord High School
Austin Cate
North Bridgton
Rhode Island State
Kingston
Kents Hill
Bates
Lewiston
Bowdoin
Brunswick
Otober
Mrs Carl K Engebretsen Rites Set In Concord
Mrs Carl K Engebretsen 78 of Concord and formerly Maynard died Sunday at Blackburn Rest Home West Concord after years of ill health. Born in Loten Norway she came to the U S as a child. Survived by two daughters Emily Beaulieu Arlington Annie Dunlop Maynard son Albert Engebretsen Concord eleven grandchildren seven great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday from her son Albert Engebretsen Bedford Street Rev Otto Rafos officiating. Mizpah Past Grand Association hosts meeting at Odd Fellows Parlors tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl K Engebretsen
Blackburn Rest Home
West Concord
Maynard
Engebretsen
Loten
Norway
Carl Engebretsen
Mons Monsen
Emily M Beaulieu
Arlington
Annie Dunlop
Albert M Engebretsen
Concord
Bedford Street
Otto Rafos
Bon Voyage party given for Marlboro traveler
Mrs Leu Dupont of Froad Street Marlboro planned to sail from New York Friday to attend the American Legion convention at Farts and was honored with a bon voyage party.
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Hudson
Leu’s Dupont
Froad Street
Marlboro
New York
American Legion
Acton High School Health Assembly Highlights
Acton High School held a health assembly with Anti Tuberculosis League slide shows explaining disease spread and prevention. Nurse Mrs Genevieve Creeley spoke. Miss Dinsmore ran the projector. Chadwick TB tests will be offered with parent consent. 28 percent participation two years ago and 56 percent last year, aiming higher. A Constitution Day exhibit titled Shrine of the Constitution by Carlos B Clark was unveiled. Many students planned to attend the Acton Fair. athletic coach Robert A Dolan to lead an evening amateur show. Frank S Braman to manage the pet show. Class of 1937 notes show 10 of 31 graduates pursuing higher education. 1938 class enrollment at 37. Football opens at Wayland Saturday with new players likely in lineup.
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Chadwick
Acton
Carlos B Clark
Clark
Robert A Dolan
Frank S Braman
Acton High School
Mooney to Referee Hudson Methuen Football Opener
William J. Mooney of the Boston Post will referee the Hudson high school versus Methuen high school opening night game at Riverside Park on Friday October 1. Other officials announced include I P Brennan of Classical High Worcester as umpire and Richard Drummond of Worcester Telegram as head linesman. Over 3000 fans expected. floodlighting installation advances with a display light shown at Robinson Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
William J . Mooney
Boston Post
Hudson High School
Methuen High
Riverside Park
Friences E Rice
I P Brennan
Worcester Classica
Richard Drummond
Worcester Telegram
Massachusetts
Robinson Hardware Company
Pigeons win Maynard 150 mile race from Pittsfield to Doel loft
Maynard Homing Pigeon Club held a 150 mile race from Pittsfield to home lofts last Sunday. Maynard winner came from Joseph Doel's Main street loft with pigeons finishing in 2 hours 48 minutes. Second place and beyond listed. 133 pigeons raced. next Sunday scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Joseph Doel
Main Street
Maynard Homing Pigeon Club
Pittsfield
Maynard Club Contest Pigeon Race Between Amsterdam and Maynard
Pigeons from the Maynard club race a 160 mile challenge between Amsterdam and Maynard. Birds compete for distance and speed as club members track performances.
Services for Mrs Stephen Held at St Luke's Church
Funeral services for Mrs Pauline Stephen of 17 Cherry Street were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at St Luke's Church with an Albanian priest from Worcester officiating. Rev Louis A Parsons assisted. Bearers included Nicholas Christy Sam Nichols Vangie Anastas Harry Anastas Thomas John and George Barges. Mrs Stephen died Monday after a long illness survived by husband Anastis four sons Joseph Peter Victor and Steve and three daughters Jennie Ora and Dora all at home
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Hudson
Pauline Stephen
Cherry Aveet
St. Luke's Church
Worcester
Louis A. Parsons
Nicholas Christy
Sam Nichols
Vangie Anastas
Harry Anastas
Thomas John
Marlboro
George Barges
Brockton
Stephen
Anastis
Joseph
Peter
Victor
Steve
Jennie
Ora
Dora
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