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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1941
Page
6
Federal Housing Administration officials urge simplicity in exterior home design to maximize livability and construction economy. The article contrasts two house plans showing how excessive windows, gables, dormers, and ornate roof features raise costs and complicate maintenance, while simple forms improve appearance and reduce leaks.
Washington DC health advisory urges moderate meals and steady hydration to beat heat. Nutrition consultant Melva Bakke recommends at least one warm dish per meal and 6 to 8 glasses of beverages daily while avoiding high sugar drinks and excess alcohol. Rules include avoid overeating, limit fats and meat portions, favor low heat foods, use salt generously, and sip iced drinks slowly to prevent chilling.
The Concord girls softball team defeated St. Bernard’s 21 to 1 at Emerson playground last Wednesday evening. Opposing pitchers were Jean Tembeno and Shirley Blagchar d. Mr and Mrs Walter R Joy of Walden Street joined a motor trip to the White Mountains and other parts of New Hampshire.
Marlboro Thomas M Bride of Spoonhill Avenue has joined Marlboro Wire Goods Co James Irving of Brimsmead Street has entered Johnson Claflin Company Mr and Mrs Frank Russell of Central Street move to Webster where Russell takes a new chef post formerly at Sullivan Restaurant John M Lynch of 31 Short Street returns to Hanley Hardware after a Belvedere Camp stay Walter Curran of 77 Hudson Street and Jasper Laughlin of 155 Church Street attended a Rockingham Park matinee Miss Katherine Kingston Welfare Department clerk takes annual vacation to Beach and Rye Beach City Clerk Francis J Bertrand on West Main Street attends to duties at City Hall Emma L ? is employed at city hall
Readers are urged to stock up with a record peach crop, outlining steps for making ripe peach jelly and fruit preserves. Instructions cover juice extraction from peaches, pectin use, boiling times, paraffin sealing, and including pear chips as a companion spread.
A collection of home canning instructions for Apple Butter Gooseberry and Raspberry Jelly Harlequin Conserve and related preserves. Directions cover ingredients quantities cooking steps sugar pectin and sealing, with notes on methods, pressure cooker or oven use, and serving ideas.
To test when jelly is done dip a clean spoon and lift high. the jelly sheets or leaves from the spoon when ready. Another test is two drops dripping off the spoon simultaneously. Use ripe fresh fruit for jams jellies preserves and marmalades. Remove spots or bruises to prevent spoilage. Cook briefly to keep bright color. Prepare on a rainy day and clean equipment. Boil dirty jars in soda water wash in soap. Boil old lids 20 minutes in soda water with one teaspoon soda per quart.
A 1941 overview notes rising farmer influence from parity prices and greater cash income, with plans to boost production and secure prices. It discusses cotton linters for smokeless powder, three approaches to shortages, and government roles. It also reflects life in midtown Washington and government efficiency concerns.
The article notes that a rifle range in New York has been soundproofed by WPA workers to end ear splitting echoes. It then jokes about using cotton bullets and comments on Washington and traffic where pedestrians often must leap without looking.
Aubrey Smith, born in Prighton England, rose from cricket captain to a veteran actor. He moved from Garrick Theatre to touring US stages and Hollywood after 1923. Known for The Bachelor Father and many others, he recalls Seventy Years a Player in a forthcoming book.
A fragment presents Harraden’s reflection on responsibility and belonging. It contemplates unseen people and future observers, urging actions that define what we do and what others will become. The excerpt centers on collective duty and legacy.
The Commonwealth Massachusetts Maynard Office of the Collector of Taxes notifies owners of land parcels in Maynard to appear on Thursday the 28th day of 1941 at 10:00 to take parcels for nonpayment of taxes. The list names William B Case and others with parcels described by lot boundaries and measurements, with references to Middlesex District Registry of Deeds.
George BL and Maya are mentioned with a date of August 13 1941 in an archival snippet. The fragment omits context but anchors the event to that day and the two individuals. Further details are not provided in the readable text.
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