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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1936
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Dunivan family from Chatham Wisconsin and Mrs Charles Clarke returning from vacation. Mentions Acton Congregational Sunday service in August and a gathering at 10:30 a.m. with visitors and provision of passes outside during a porch event.
Fragmentary notice notes the pastor will take a vacation during the month. It mentions Mr and Mrs Howard J Billings and a family trip to Salisbury. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Greenland is described as mostly covered by a central ice cap rising to nine thousand feet with ice streams feeding fjords. The region’s ice-free coast holds a narrow fringe where land meets the sea, while Norse discovery and later ice dynamics frame its dramatic Arctic landscape.
The brief fragment mentions crops with leafy parts removed and the field work described concisely. It references agricultural activity without explicit dates, quantities, or locations.
The town outlines a plan to start work on base and tennis courts to prevent football season interference. A surrounding fence is planned and a permanent eight foot fence will help create a better public playground and semi pro team field. The Alumni Field name is discussed with local alumni and residents note slow progress and lack of rallying for a benefit field day for Frankie Downey.
A university poultry specialist notes farm profitability hinges on hatched chick quality and hen laying rates. Flocks yield 124 to 180 eggs per bird annually, with feed costs comprising a large share of total expenses. Careful feed management and price substitutions are essential for profit.
The article urges making rat control a routine on poultry farms by clearing dumps and piles and using poison baits with care. Red squill powder is recommended as effective and relatively safe for humans and pets, mixed into bait and placed where rats can access it.
Concord and West Concord athletes compete in a local track meet with classes A B C. Readouts include event results such as 80 yard hurdles and high jump with Kililea Hanley and Killilea leads. Winners in broad jump and sprints noted along with youth classifications and bicycle day mention.
In Concord on Thursday the hurdle race and mile bicycle event drew competitors. John and Gene led the field with strong finishes as Billy and Robert also posted notable times and results in a lively meet.
Commonwealth probate court in Middlesex directs notice to all interested in the estate of Margaret KB Sweeney late of Maynard. A petition seeks Mary G Sweeney of Maynard appointed administratrix without bond. Citation returns August 20 1936 at Cambridge. Official: Loring P. Jordan register.
Mortgagee sells at public auction all described premises in Stow area subject to unpaid taxes water liens and municipal assessments. Sale requires two hundred dollars cash to the purchaser and balance terms to Home Owners' Loan Corporation. Edward V. Hickey regional manager Brennan state counselBoston Massachusetts notice dates July 31 August 5 12 19
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