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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1939
Page
7
Fannie B. Davis voices concern over a bid for school transportation, arguing the committee favored favors and harmed a reliable contractor. She cites unfair bidding, pressure to replace the longtime driver, and potential legal liability, urging fair treatment and transparency.
The article notes growing interest in felt hats with diverse crowns and silhouettes. It highlights comfortable crown shapes, small head silhouettes, and decorative features like quill trimming. It mentions styles such as berets and varied crown heights gaining favor for both casual and dress wear.
A Parker Hall event hosted by Maynard locals features past prize winners and town talent. Rita Gauthiers will serve as mistress of ceremonies with a dancing program to follow.
The town clerk records show filed marriage intention notices for Miss Wry Street, Mi Heloe, and Mari Owicz, listing 59 Nef Street and 12 Pine as addresses in the filing. The notices indicate formal intent to wed within the jurisdiction.
Fragmentary notice reports a wartime aid event at the Acton library involving a food sale. The readable text is incomplete but indicates community support and wartime relief efforts. No further details could be recovered from the damaged clipping.
James French of Homestead Street was surprised on his 60th birthday when Acton Grange members arrived with a cake and gifts. The officer greeted guests warmly and the afternoon was pleasant with well wishers from his fraternal circle. Despite several weeks of illness he has recently begun walking out to visit neighbors.
Bedford notes list residents moving into apartments on South street and Great road, families relocating from Van Sickle to Lexington, and neighbors starting summer getaways. Freddy Sullivan visits Littleton near James, McMahon travels to Northport Maine, Farrall family visits Groton, Powderly family returns from Nova Scotia, Officer Peterson enjoys New Hampshire vacation, Heunnewell home nearing completion, and Rev. Thompson and family back from vacation.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference customers, a rise and Hudson, and Daily Sun advertisements with no clear event or names. The readable fragments suggest a local classifieds feel but lack concrete facts or identities to form a proper news item.
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