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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1941

Page

4

Abie's Irish Rose at Parker Street Hall Feature

Maynard residents present Ashland staging of Abie's Irish Rose at Parker Street Hall. Cast includes Doris Miller and Isaac Cohen with Mrs Vince coaching. community group promotes local theater amid busy town scene. Public fire area noted with district protection units nearby.

Maynard Ashland Abie Parker Street Aly Matthew A Vince RobsSeuely Piels Mont Syely Rabihew A. Vance Union Congregationohurch ii Isiac Cohen Doris Miller Carol Les Downey Ie Wigg Met Middlesex

Mayday night lecture on Canadian Rockies slides at Actonham

An event titled Mayest night will take place on May 1 at the Scon’s clubhouse in Arlington Pducaten. A lecturer and photographer will present a lecture on Canadian Rockies with Kodachrome motion pictures and show motion pictures of various flowers.

Scons Actongham Arlington Pducaten Phoer Will Rockies

Ben ae Wins Top Prize at American Legion Magi Party

The event at the American Legion hall in Acton awarded top prize of 40 dollars to John Clements of Concord. Numerous names appear for door and whist prizes including Watson Allington Heath Dragon An AIAN Redgate Goheord Peter White William Munn and others from Watertown Westford Maynard and Fitchburg with Mary Reifield Anita Pitre Zilla Gates Bud Mors and more recognized.

Legion ACR Acton John Clements Concord Winne Watson Allington Heath A. Dragon F. An- Aian Toy PA Redgate Goheord Peter “White William Munn WH Fennell Watertown Pauline Lerra B. F McCaffrey West Oo Frank Holland Harry OA EB. Wethertree Westoe Adams Assasuski Mary; Reifield Westord Anita’ Pitre

Fire Race Against Five Hours Across Bedford Region

Firefighters battled a woods fire on the Pickan estate along Dudley road for more than five hours after a Burlington call for help from the U S Veterans hospital. Volunteers answered Box 47 sounded Tuesday for a grass blaze behind the Skelton home on Old Billerica road with no reported damage.

Bedtford Betford Burlington Pickan Dudley Road Hich Carlisle U. S Ferhoon

Sermon and Services Planned at West Acton Baptist Church

West Acton Baptist Church outlines Sunday events led by Rev. Arthur Wilde with Miss Jeanor Tate of West Acton and Gorden Theological College delivering the sermon. Activities include Senior Christian Endeavor, Men’s Class, and Children’s Day with special music by the Women's Club singers and a Mother-Daughter banquet planned for May 8.

Wildeing Edwin Childs Newton Walter Stevens Holt Waldo Flint Arthur W. Lee Acton Weat Acton West Concord Chilc Perett HY Montague San Francisco California Church School Infanta Mr. Wilde Church School Avil

Bedford Migs Gives Weekend Guests a Local Benefit

Mary Hinkeney of Syracuse visited Margaret Sullivan on Ell Street. Stephen Tackney of Hancock was confined at home with illness. A successful card party was held at the home of Mrs. James Laasitin on Concord Road to benefit United Workers Corp. Albert Lareet and Carp were home from Camp Edwards over the weekend.

Mary Hinkeney Syracuse Ny. Y Oe Margaret Sullivan Ein Street Stephen ‘Tackney Hancock Atvedt James Laasitin Concord Road United Workers Corp Albert Lareet Carp Jam ' Nevelle

Winona Rebekah Lodge Confers Degrees at West Acton

The Winona Rebekah Lodge held a meeting Friday night at the I O O F hall in West Acton. Carrie Merriam Hadith Hopkins Abbie Claffin and Margaret Gould received degrees. District Deputy President Jamima Stewerton and staff attended as guests. A visit was made to Sister Marion French president of the Rebekah lodge. The past noble grand presented a new cer tain to the lodge.

Weat Acton Pour Winona Rebekah Pauraday C.F West Acton Carrie Merriam Hadith Hopkins Abbie Claffin Margaret * Gould Jamima Stewerton Mate Marion French Rebekaha Iy Winona

Whist party aids home service held at Hollowell home

Acton hosts another ton Grange whist party to benefit home and community service. About 20 attended last Wednesday night at Mrs. Elwin Hollowell’s home with Elwin Hollowell winning the main prize and Edith King and Mrs. Bila Torkelsen earning other prizes. The next event is planned for Tuesday evening at Mrs. Pedersen’s home in Acton Center.

Acton Ton Grange Elwin Hollowell Elwin Hollows Edith King Bila.Torkelsen John Pedersen Cefiter

Man Wishes Men Believe What They Wish Quote

A brief historical quotation notes that a man desires others to accept his beliefs as they wish. It reflects Caesar's view on human credulity and self-serving interpretation of truth.

Caesar

Americans Hesitate to Enter War as Public Opinion Shifts

A diplomat quotes American reluctance to join a war while supporting democracy at any cost. Barkley warns of international law strains from convoying and debate over stepping toward conflict. The piece notes growing sympathy for protecting wild life and farm co operation with AAA programs, highlighting hunters and farmers benefiting from land use.

Bhacdow Goethe Stally East Washington United States Senate Barkley Tobey Ig Solo Hation Department of Agriculture Cnp Eit AAA Hufe

Spring Comes To The Capital In Vivid Street Scenes

The narrator observes a cheerful squirrel near General Lafayette’s statue and a newsboy delivering a bloody copy, as workers pass by the Capitol dome. A couple walks arm in arm on Sixteenth Street after a holiday, a platinum ring on her finger catching the eye, while cherry blossoms frame brick row houses and hidden slave quarters in a vivid Washington tableau.

Capital General Lafayette Balkans St. ‘Matthew's Cathedral Ark Easoliday Washington Sixteenth

Farm and Homilies By Bankhage April War Exception

The United States has never declared war in any month but April with one exception. The text mentions April and a wartime context, suggesting a historical note on a war declaration timing.

Bankhage United States ATES

Bookmobiles Reaching Rural Readers Across Communities

WPA bookmobiles expand service to rural areas with over 200 libraries on the road. Commissioner Bert lists the program as a nationally administered effort aiding library access beyond towns.

WPA Fistence Bert

Acton in Trouble After Weekend Incident

Fragmentary note indicates Acton faces trouble Saturday involving Hier and Fateh r’s Corn Bouh. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing context.

Acton Fatehr AIBN

Inglewood Bank Reports Dividend Payout

The bank announced a dividend to shareholders amid steady profits. Officials cited robust revenue streams and an improving lending portfolio as drivers of the distribution.

Acton Selectman W.oe Face Confinement Remarks

Unclear OCR text references Acton Selectman with possible confinement or toxin discussion. No clear person, date, or event details readable. Summary refrains from inventing specifics due to fragmented source.

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