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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1947

Page

6

Fight For Air Freight Economic Clash Shapes Freight Sector

A broad discussion outlines a race between scheduled and non scheduled air freight carriers. Non scheduled firms haul large ton miles at low rates while scheduled lines seek rate cuts and market share, signaling a coming battle for air cargo supremacy. The piece also touches on public policy and economic thinking from industry leaders, including General Wood's plan and isolationist labels.

Civil Aeronautic Board

Concord tour season boosts tourism and farm prosperity

Concord reports influx of visitors aided by new welcome signs and high farm incomes. Local merchants note strong business as tourists from 13 states visit sites such as the Alcott House and Emerson House. Call for public restrooms and informative circulars to aid visitors grows.

Trade Board Concord Board of Trade Old Town Alcott House Wayside Hawthorne Emerson Antiquarian House Concord Concord Enterprise

Playground Activities and Softball Scores at Emerson Playground

Reports describe kids from 10 to 15 in Emerson and West Concord engaging in playground classes, bubble gum contests, and a softball game won 12 to 6 by West Concord. A dramatic 18-0 baseball score with hits scattered on Stow street is noted as well.

Karen Tommy Diskin West Concord Richard Montague Kay Murphy Bill LaHiff Mary Maguin Joan MacDonald Ann Johansen Marie McDonough Emerson Playground Emerson Field Concord Stow Street

Concord Rivalry Shapes Town Ball Team Policy

The article describes West Concord aiming to field the best team from their town section while Concord players resist changes, accusing newcomers of being quitters. It notes tension as Concord contemplates adopting West Concord’s policy to form a unified squad. Reported by.

West Concord Concord

Miss Shepley Showcasing Work on Boston Common Pasture

Miss Shepley will display her watercolor work illustrating the rich pasturage once found on Boston Common. Next week Col Roger D. Swaim of 70 Monument Street will show a BerMUda scene. The Concord Art Association welcomes visitors daily 10 to 5 except Mondays and Sundays 2 to 5.

Boston Common Roger D. Swaim Monument Street Bermuda Concord Art Association

Concord Leaders Attend World Federalists Meeting

Lawrence S. Apsey of Monument street attended the recent Concord Acton Branch World Federalists meeting. The Concord chapter plans to resume fall activity next month and Lions club members were invited to attend the district corn roast in Waltham on Wednesday August 20.

Lawrence S. Apsey Monument Street Acton World Federalists Concord Concord Lions Club Waltham Lions Club

Local youths return from visits in Provincetown and Newton

Stow David Clemens son of Mr and Mrs David Clemens of West Acton Road returned home Saturday from a week's visit in Provincetown. Arthur and David Warren of Newton Highlands have been visiting Mr and Mrs William Beck of Great Road the past week.

David Clemens West Acton Road Provincetown Arthur and David Warren Newton Highlands William Beck Great Road

Letters to the Editor Thank the Maynard Enterprise for Legion story

A group of Legionnaires thanks the Maynard Enterprise for publishing a story about Frankie DeMars Post 235 American Legion. They express dissatisfaction with current leadership and note they will rejoin only after changes. They question the present commander’s eligibility and urge renewed commitment to veterans seeking proper Post aims.

Maynard Enterprise Legionnaires Frankie DeMars American Legion Legion Presertt P. S

Eliza Higgins Bests Critics With Hog Losses Claim

In a southern farming community Eliza Higgins earns fame as a chronic complainer. County agent praises her crops including a fine potato harvest but she grumbles that the real question is where the bad potatoes for the hogs are.

Eliza Higgins Eliza

Suspicious Wife Surprises Husband at Office Encounter

A wife telephones her husband’s office and meets his secretary. She introduces herself with a provocative greeting and notes her husband has told her little about Miss Shapely, prompting curiosity about the situation.

Miss Shapely

Secret of Success at Boarding House Revealed

Mrs Crimpin, a prosperous boarding house operator, explains a key rule to her new housekeeper Laura. Laura recalls the instruction: save any bad news like telegrams and deliver it to the boarder just before mealtime. The exchange highlights a sharp, practical approach to managing troubling news.

Fitting Name Hippo Potamus Joke In Garden

Adam and Eve discuss naming animals as a hippopotamus passes by. Eve suggests the name hippopotamus because it resembles the creature, and Adam questions the choice. The exchange playfully explains the origin of the long name.

Adam Eve

Sandy’s Quick Bargain on Riverbank

A drenched Sandy owes the boatman a coin after being rescued from the river. Sandy offers a two shilling piece, and the boatman suggests a quick repayment by another plunge back into the water.

Sandy

Timid Husband Mispronounces Coffee Order

A joke describes a husband sent to buy coffee, mishears his wife’s request for drip grind, returns with no such product, and is asked what he told the vendor. He replies with the exact words his wife gave him, but mispronounces again as leak grind.

Whistler Portrait Sparks Sharp Artist Sledging

In a playful exchange Whistler asks a celebrity sitter if he approves of a portrait. The sitter concedes it is poor art, and the artist quips that the sitter is equally a poor work of nature.

Whistler

Maynard St Casimir Church Announces Mass Schedule

Maynard Saint Casimir Church lists Sunday masses at 9 and 10 o clock and Friday Feast of the Assumption masses at 5 45 and 8. Weekday masses at 8 o clock with confessions Saturday at 3 and 7. Annual parish lawn party set for this Saturday and Sunday on parish grounds.

ST. Casimir’s Great Road Maynard F. S. Miaskiewicz Mary

Trinity Congregational and West Union Services Schedule

Church notices list Rev W F Shaw Rev Joseph W Mrs John Kee and Rev Earl K leading Sunday services at 8:30 and 10:30 AM with evening worship. Trinity Episcopal Evangelical and Union services in Walden and West Union main conductors Rev Bradford and Rev Earl K with sermons and gospel service.

W. F. Shaw Joseph W John Kee West Union Main Earl K Ninakis Trinity Oif Epi Bradford

Union Service Announcement at 11 A M

The Methodist Church and Congregational church plan a union service next Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Special solo music will precede a sermon by Rev. Henry Elfred Leech on the topic Being a Comfort to Ourselves. All are invited.

Methodist Church Henry E. Leech Congregational Church Henry Elfred Leech

Finnish Evangelical Mission Congregational Church Events

Rev Eino Hamalainen leads the mid week worship service at 7 30 tonight in the church vestry with Rev Andrew Group as speaker followed by a coffee social. A church picnic is planned for Sunday August 17 at the Waine Freeman camp Lake Boon from 10 00 am with transportation available. If rain occurs a get together will be held in the vestry at 2 pm.

Eino Hamalainen Andrew Group Waine Freeman Lake Boon Maynard

Universalist minister to speak at Sudbury church

On Sunday August 17 Rev. Robert Cummins of Boston will be guest minister and superintendent of churches for the Universalist Church of America. The service begins at 11 a m with invitation to all. The Community Sunday School also meets at 11 a m in the vestry.

First Parish Sudbury Robert Cummins Boston Cummins The Universalist Church of America Eveyone

Service resumes at Sudbury church with sermon on comfort

Regular services have resumed at the Sudbury church at 9 30 a m. Next Sunday the pastor will lead and speak on Being a Comfort to Ourselves. The Junior Choir will provide music. The public is invited.

the Methodist Church Sudbury Mass Henry E. Leech

First Parish Unitarian in Stow Ends Summer Services

The Sunday July 27 service marks the final morning gathering at First Parish Unitarian in Stow until September. The church will suspend morning services for the summer season and resume in the fall.

Stow

Union Evangelical Morning Sermon by Rev James V Miller

The Union Evangelical church lists a morning sermon by Rev James V Miller at 10 45 a m with Sunday school omitted until September, reflecting a revised church schedule.

Union Evangelical Church Stow James V. Miller

Acton Daughters Vacationing with Marshfield Relatives

Betty and Nancy Lee, daughters of Arthur W. Lee the West Acton selectman, are visiting Marshfield this week to see relatives.

Betty Nancy Lee Selectman Arthur W. Lee West Acton Marshfield

Boy Scout Canoe Trip Plans in Maine Senate

Richard Flint of West Acton and Robert Frost of Acton Center join a 24 boy party with 12 canoes on a Maine trip this week. They will make six takes in six days as part of a camp program in Dublin New Hampshire assistants.

Richard Flint West Acton Robert Frost Acton Center Maine Dublin N. H

Schmitz Celebrate 16th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Edward A Schmitz of Windsor Avenue West Acton observed their sixteenth wedding anniversary on Tuesday. The couple has two children Herbert and Lois Anne.

Edward A Schmitz Windsor Avenue West Acton Herbert Lois Anne

Belmont visitors Elliott and Edward Tirrell hosted by Christoffersons

Elliot and Edward Tirrell of Belmont are guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Christoferson at Acton Center.

Elliot and Edward Tirrell Belmont Carl Christofferson Acton Center

Silent self conquest defines true glory says James Thomson

The quotation argues real glory comes from conquering oneself and that without inner victory the conqueror remains a slave to hidden chains. It emphasizes personal discipline, restraint, and inner strength as the path to genuine achievement.

Gates Family Guests at Acton Farm Birthday Dinner

Millard Gates of Schenectady New York spent a week visiting his brother James Gates in South Acton on School street. He hosted a family dinner at Davis Turkey Farm on Sunday to celebrate Mrs Gates birthday.

Millard Gates Schenectady N. Y James Gates School Street South Acton Davis Turkey Farm

First Parish Summer Union Service in Lexington

The First Parish and Trinitat Congregation join for a Summer Union Service at Lexington on Sunday. Rev. John J. Belmont will lead the service with soloist L. Fre Jr. during the parish gathering in a united worship event.

All Parish Lexington Johnj Belmont L. Fre

Reading Room Soul Theme in Sermon Notes

Fragmented reading roundup references Sun Golden Text and Isaiah sermon topics with scattered phrases about God gladness and rejoicing. Mentions Jesus healing and science of mind concepts from Baker Eddy, with unclear page numbers and broken citations.

Isaiah Jané Clude David Jesus Baker Eddy

Local Residents Gather for Fort Pond Area Notices

Mr. and Mrs. Strack and Barbara How ley of New York Fort Pond address residents and family spending time in Hampshire street. The fragment mentions Brewster Falls and Miss Ton.

Mr. and Strack I Barbara Howley N. Y. Fort Pond

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