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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1938
Page
7
McNiff late of gid County seeks license to sell real estate in the Cape Cod Eaton Massachusetts area. Interested parties must file appearances before ten oclock on August 18 1938, return day of John C Leggat, squire, in Sudbury Court. Registration by P Jordan Register August 78 10 17.
Havre de Grace correspondent Verille reports shedding 20 pounds with a daily regimen. The reader shares enthusiasm about the weight loss and improved energy, reflecting a hopeful tone on personal fitness.
Lawrence BR. Tighe, chairman of the board of selectmen, awaits approval for a WPA flood prevention project costing around $7,000. The plan, tied to marketing and community relief, outlines the stopgap measure and project scope.
A mortgagee sale is announced by the Hudson Cooperative Bank on the Acton property conveyed to Virginia N. Smith dated July 17 1980 and recorded in Middlesex South District deeds. The sale occurs September 1 1988 at 10 a.m. at the premises described, with the price for the sale and required cash at bidding, and notes that the sale is subject to unpaid taxes and municipal liens. Local bank Edward E Sumpter as treasurer is the mortgagee and present holder.
Rise Rosecee, a trained coal saleswoman, proves her skill matches male peers by analyzing coal and guiding purchases. A graduate with scholarships, she joined a firm through family support and learned bookkeeping and buying. She emphasizes the housewife's role in demanding better coal quality.
Smithsonian scientist Dr. C Lewis Gazin reports bones from a western Maryland cave reveal an ice age assemblage. The cave trap formed when a railroad cut opened a vertical shaft, trapping species like mastodons, crocodiles, and large cats, with mix of northern and southern animals including wolverines tapirs and ancient horses.
The National Park Service announced plans to turn the Saratoga battlefield into a full national park after a survey within six months. The project would place Revolutionary War battle areas under federal control alongside Morristown New Jersey and Colonial National Historical Park Virginia.
London. Prof Godfrey Phillips of Selly Oak College aims to publish a Bible anthology to aid missionaries and English students. He notes The Testament is hard for many to understand and proposes an anthology outlining key passages from a missionary perspective to help adults, pupils, and learners.
The Topeka family expands holdings with a $3 an acre purchase revealing growth potential. Extent of the land sale underscores local agricultural expansion and new farm operations in the region.
The Almanack foresees Mussolini’s decline in 1939 November and predicts major European and world events. It mentions Stalin’s dangers in May, possible clashes between Russia and Japan in December, and potential U S Japan tensions in China. It predicts Britain’s political worries and possible general election impacts in mid 1941. Neville Chamberlain may retire mid 1941 with Anthony Eden as successor.
Dr. Benioff of Caltech after eight years of work creates a violin and cello designed to project sound in large auditoria. Both instruments replace wood resonators with contained vibrational systems feeding amplifiers and loudspeakers. The cello uses crystal vibration to drive amplification while the violin uses an electro magnetic device to generate current for sound output.
Pittsburgh man Flynn recalls the inner Titanic menu seized before impact in April 1912. He kept the item tucked in an overcoat pocket during the chaos as lifeboats were loaded with women and crew.
About 23 voters changed party enrollment since April first with many moving from Democratic to Republican or to no enrollment. Registration sessions run August 23, 26, and 29 in the Town Clerk Prankerson’s office with chair John Breyton Michael Neg and William as members.
Dr Orma L Clark and another resident have returned from a two week vacation at Cuttyhunk on Giard's Bay. They enjoyed boating and surf fishing and baths. Glenn W Dougiese preached his last sermon before a two week vacation. the Evangelical Church will suspend services until September 4.
West Acton Fire Company hosted a lawn party at Odd Fellows Hall last week Thursday despite rain that dampened attendance. Activites included ace booth sales and old fashioned dancing that drew many patrons, raising funds to equip and comfort the firefighters in their life saving service.
Sudbury Grange held a summer dance evening with Agustia Che and Wanath credited. Mrs L Roy was in charge as fines were issued to several attendees for minor infractions.
Berlit H Wallace Woodward Post 162Amerites Legion nominates Commander George Ziegler senior vice commander Edward Crowley junior vice commander Mary A Taylor finance officer Cecil B Wheeler adjutant William E McNamara service officer Chester B Cole The annual election of officers will be held Thursday night Sept 8 at Memorial Hall.
Mrs Herbert A Gray celebrated her wedding anniversary with her husband and their family in South Acton. Their eighth grandchild was born on her natal day, with relatives visiting and gifting flowers and cards. Mr Gray, retired after 54 years with the Boston and Maine Railroad, attended with daughters and relatives.
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