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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1939
Page
4
The note lists advertising rates at EdiTon's off iee W Currie 1 Main Concord Mocs. Rate shown: 760 per insertion. per week 91.80. mentions various lines and garbled pricing.
The article discusses New York City’s car toll disputes and a proposed extension of the auto registration period to ease transportation costs. It notes Commissioner Robert ey's opposition to toll-based funding and highlights broader concerns about funding, public works, and the need for feasible remedies amid holiday timing. It also reflects on rural America’s county fairs and ongoing discussions about playgrounds and traffic safety for children.
The text notes continued push for government loans despite opposition, with figures showing farmers borrowing only 235 million and proposals to finance a rail equipment project. It critiques the shift from self liquidating to recoverable assets and warns of political motives behind large loans. It also discusses traffic safety progress, rising road deaths, and gasoline use, amid a broader debate on government spending.
The piece describes Jeanette MacDonald’s upcoming roles and public image. It notes her Southern accent, a planned film with Laurence Olivier, and a rumored romance. Ingrid Bergman and Sir Robert Vansittart are mentioned in connection with other projects at the time.
Sudbury Miss Heald of Woburn will coach the rod in the high school faculty act. Miss Heald, daughter of Middlebury College Vermont, has taught three years in New Hampshire. Miss Alice May teaches commercial subjects at Sudbury High and is vacationing in California. Miss Mary Pernan, sixth grade teacher at the center school, will also spend time in California.
Sudbury voters packed the meeting as Genevieve Baldwin asked for a permit to erect a non alcoholic beverage plant. Chairman Harvey W. Fairbanks announced support from about 76 percent of adjacent property owners. Twenty votes favored the petition, 16 opposed. Selectmen will decide at Thursday’s meeting.
Russell Franklin Jordan of Maynard and Betty Setzer of Johnson City Tennessee announce their marriage on August 1 in Bristol. The bride is daughter of Mrs Glen Warner Setzer and attended Marjorie Webster School Washington and Southern Methodist University Dallas. Jordan a member of the Cardinals Johnson City Club Appalachian League will remain in Johnson City for the term.
Maynard resident Matti Kaliomski was arrested by Maynard police officer Matti Tervo for drunkenness and carrying a weapon in front of Pleasant Gate. He was fined ten dollars and placed on six months probation for the assault charge involving Dmit Qikkila treated by Dr. Samug Freeman.
Three couples have filed marriage intentions at the Marlboro city clerk’s office, with Francis J. Bertrand named as the clerk overseeing the filings. This brief item notes local civic activity and the official handling of the licenses.
A dozen firemen and local youths built a bocci court behind the Odd Fellows building after bringing in balls from Italian members. They cleared rubble, laid a hard surface, installed lighting, and added a spectator bench. The public court welcomes players of all ages, providing wholesome summer activity and drawing people to the firehouse.
A dated note from Louis B Connors senator of the 5th Middlesex District celebrates a successful economy step. It states no wage or salary cuts occurred and affirms commitment to preserving essential services.
The editor recalls Tommy King the ump and announces Joe Bolden Day at Crowe Park on Sunday August 6 with a first class game between Marge Village and Middlesex Laundry club. Proceeds will honor Joe for sportsmanship shown as an athlete and community figure. Joe’s career spans semi pro baseball and basketball with notable feats and teams, praised as a town favorite.
Dowse Dowdey won the WHIST GLU awards at the Woman's Golf Club balloon event afternoon at the Country Club.
A fragment urges participation in a tribute related to Wonderland Camp in Massachusetts. The wording implies inviting a donor or tribute to visit a home or meet on a Saturday for a collector’s event.
A youthful West Action group returned from a motor trip to Washington and other interests. Nichols, Ralph Spinney, and others were noted among the participants as they arrived back from the weeklong voyage.
Carl Hayward and family, plus two local men, traveled through the northwest during a ten day vacation. They returned by River Junction Vermont and Maine routes, visiting Grace Flint, Rita, and Miss Dunivan. The group includes Mr and Mrs Anthony skis of High Street, who celebrate the birth of their son on Monday.
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