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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1940
Page
2
A partial OCR read shows a local newspaper page with editor contact, advertising rates, and publication details. Text includes editor D Main St Concord Massachusetts and price notes for weekly inserts, with unclear dates and ad terms.
Fragmented text mentions April and James Buchanan the 15th reader born 178, and references to Saregama em, Gull Morice IE, and King Fuad of Egypt. Details are unclear. topic likely historical figures and titles with damaged OCR.
The text argues about competition, distribution efficiency, and consumer benefits while warning that strong groups push to curb competition. It notes a federal court ruling deeming price fixing illegal and urges independent retailers to resist legislation framed as fair trade or taxation.
Neesha Ployart, 57, of street A. Ployart, seriously hurt in a New York Central wreck near Herkimer New York. He suffered chest trauma, head injuries and possible internal injuries with pneumonia threat. His wife and daughter travel to the scene as the death toll rises to 30 and more than 100 injured.
An informal note describes converting a dusty office into a small private room with lockers and showers for about 12 by 13 feet at the hangar. It suggests pilots and students gather for shop talk, store gear, and shelter from rain, with plans to add partitions and equipment like parachutes.
A partial OCR segment discusses plowing stalks to enrich soil. It mentions organic matter and soil keeping conditions but lacks complete details or clear actors, locations, or dates.
Maynard Fire Department honors members after completing a ten week Firemen's Training course conducted by the State Department of Education. Diploma presentations include George Priest and a list of officers and instructors from Arlington and Brookline with Chief Selden Allen delivering the principal address.
Maynard delegates Miss Beverly Green and Miss Ini a Taylor attend the Rainbow Girls Grand Assembly in Boston held Friday and Saturday. Accompanied by Mother McLane and Barbara, Margaret Crowe, W.A. of West Concord, the local assembly plans Mother and Daughter Night with supper at 6730 and an entertainment. Tickets available with Margaret Crowe or Virginia Taylor.
Rita Bariteau and Ruth MacLaughlin join Lumibermen's Mutual Casualty in Boston. A church supper hosted by the Finnish Lutheran League will be at Olde Church with tables served by waitresses in native costume. Presidential primary polls open 2 to 7 p.m. at the high school.
The Boston Consolidated Gas Company unveils the Modern Miracle House at 100 Arlington Street. The Cape Cod two room model features a streamlined kitchen and basement with automatic lighting and heating, designed to save steps and labor in daily chores.
Maynard High School baseball defeats Concord Maynard 12 to 8 at the playground on the holiday. Gudzinowicz leads Maynard with 3 hits and 12 strikeouts while Priest and Gudzinowicz drive three each. Concord pitcher Bor allows seven hits and eight runs while Jack Larrabee adds two safeties for Concord.
The Maynard Inter Town Pid Cafe held a Monday turkey banquet at Laurier Hotel Lowell with Harold J. Morgan delivering a career peak toast. Selectmen Walter Jak, Avery-Wi Stecie, and others offered remarks, while Stecie, Peterson, and Lacot led league duties as Farrel and Pil contributed.
The West Acton Women's Club recently elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs G Howard Reed. Vice President Mrs Everett Montague. Recording Secretary Mrs Clyde Powers. Corresponding Secretary Miss Ruth Hall. Treasurer Mrs Leland Howe. Assistant Treasurer Mrs James Nelson. Auditor Mrs Bhott Parks. Custodian Mrs Waldo Flint. Board of Directors include Mrsaldo Whitcomb, Mrs T J Boston, and Miss Virginia Sanderson. Federation committees named with members including Mrs William Ott and others.
The Maynard High School band received much applause and commendation for its Patriot's Day appearance in Concord. Led by drum major Miss Jean Devis, the group wore orange and black capes and hats, funded by Commander William F Baron and Frank J DeMars Post A.M.
Mr and Mrs William Merriam of Piper road visited Misses Thel and Georgia Griswold in Meriden Connecticut their granddaughter Miss Doris Morse of Main street accompanied them Miss Marilyn Clarke of Prospect street is recovering from an appendectomy at Emerson hospital Carl Beckman and son Roger of Main street and Philip Newell and son Bradford of Liberty street drove to Goose Rocks Maine last weekend They opened Mr Newells summer cottage for the coming season Cornelius Cullinane of Central street has been at home for several days Miss Alberta Dimond of Arlington Heights spent several days at Otis Reed of Prospect street
A fragment mentions the West Acton Fire Company hosting an event last Monday with cast and chorus performances. Details are incomplete but indicate a local firehouse entertainment occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Fitz-Gibbon were dinner guests of Dr. Charles E. Renn at the Faculty Club, Harvard College, on Friday April 19.
At a meeting of the Acton Men’s Club the other evening James Kingsley of West Acton spoke on community affairs and local improvements. The brief session covered neighborhood needs and forthcoming events. Kingsley urged club members to engage with town committees and support local initiatives.
Mi ley addressed government subject as the club plans steps to provide free transportation for Acton residents to Lake Walden Li next summer. The courses, under the Reg Cross, will be offered at no cost with transport provided for those who wish to attend.
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