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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1927
Page
4
The readable fragment references Liberty Street Marlboro Massachusetts and a Wednesday event described by the Enterprise. Further specifics are unavailable in the text.
The article outlines home canning steps using the cold pack method, stressing clean utensils and proper sterilization. It lists recipes and ingredients for grape catchup, chow chow, pimento relish, watermelon pickle, and casaba pickle, with emphasis on sugar syrups, vinegar, spices, and sealing techniques.
Howard Searles heads to Marblehead for a week of rest from the Dennison factory in Framingham. Co K of the 181st Infantry shows range work with Corporal Ovilla Savoy scoring 48 of 60 at 6000 yards. A host of residents enjoy annual or short breaks at Old Orchard Beach and other seaside spots, with updates on work, illnesses, weddings, and local trips including Miss Margaret Curry at Boston and Maine Railroad, Miss Dudith Staples, and Mrs. Gaynor visiting Leominster.
Acton notes show Margaret and Margie Milligen home after a ten day relatives visit in St Johnsbury Vermont. Helen Fairbanks returned to her mother Mrs Charles H Fairbanks after a long tour of the British Isles Frances and Switzerland. Mabel C Morison resigns from Northven stock NH and takes a clerical job in Hubbardston Vermont. Brother in law Frank E Hardy is counselor and stays with sister Mrs Lildan Hardy.
NIBH Southboro announces a Grange meeting on Tuesday at the Town Hall for the ice fall gathering. Members from Southboro are invited to attend the August 23 session.
On Tuesday evening September 6 the calendar lists Flower Night with Joseph Ould in charge. Master F Court land Fuller will conduct the business meeting that precedes the entertainment.
Readable text extols beach picnics and country spots for family meals with simple menus. It advises sandwiches fried in Crisco, marshmallows for roasting, and desserts like chocolate cake. Recipes and fillings for various sandwiches and breads follow, with steps and ingredient lists.
The clipping records multiple readers traveling to locations from Nova Scotia to New Hampshire and Vermont. Names include Mr. Cooper, Paul Hederstedt, Donald Littigfield, Elizabeth Burroughs, R. B. Moores, A. N. Hederstedt, Warren Costello, Raymond Feltog, Hall Bros. Co. workers, Miss Eleator S Hayden, Mrs. Susan Hager, Ethel Fitzgerald, Wilma Porter, Ay. Brooks Parker, Ralph Baker, H. B. Smith, Samuel Carlisle, and Ralph Reichard. Trips cover beaches, mountains, and lakes with two week stays and day trips, plus a mill closure for repairs.
Concord journalist Patrick Reilly returns home after a two week visit to New York with his aunt Mrs Patrick Reilly of Crest Street.
The body of Walter Sherman Leland formerly of Concord Junction was brought to Concord for burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. He died in Arlington after ten years there and a 30 year career at the Massachusetts Reformatory. He was born in Sherborn on August 27, 1852 and attended Massachusetts Agricultural College. his wife Emma Browning Leland survives.
An alarm from box 34 summoned the fire department Monday afternoon to Chaplin's stable where a Ridley’s Express motor truck fuel spill ignited by a hot exhaust pipe burned the cab and seat cushions. Damage estimated at about $50.
News of a double marriage by two Marlboro couples in Port Chester New York surprised friends here. Ethel Kine and Raymond Witherbee wed along with William Cheney Jr and Abina Miller with each couple serving as witnesses for the other. The newlyweds took apartments at 83 Main Street Hudson and will make their future homes there as Witherbee, a musician, is active locally.
Fred Lindelton profiles William Gibbs McAdoo, noting his repeated bids for the Democratic nomination. The piece traces McAdoo’s rise from newsboy to confidant of Wilson, his role as secretary of the treasury, and his Liberty Loan leadership amid scrutiny of his political stance.
Fragmentary text references invasion of New York, traffic on railroads in government, a wife’s death in 1914, Miss Eleano dolph Ison, Dilon Wilson McAdoo, and a battle against Al Smith at a Democratic convention. Context is unclear and many names appear garbled.
Olga Hovespian of Boston visits Mrs Rose Foye at Quimby square. Several residents travel to Schenectady and Maine on business and family trips. The L. B. S. Circle held a church grounds gate. Dr George H Tuttle visits New York. New births and visitors mark the week as Melrose and Dixmont trips are noted. Ames improves his home lawn as others plan travels and gatherings through New England.
A local notice announces a special Weenee Day evening program for Acton and neighboring towns. The aim is to entertain residents and the general public with a festive performance and activities, inviting wide community attendance.
A church meeting is planned for next Monday night at the Westboro Unitarian Church. Several names appear in attendance lists including Messrs Fred Box, Herbert S. and Erick C. Newcomb, Rev. M Vie, and Walter Humphrey. Local notes mention a student athlete at Seminary, a case of appendicitis, and Katherine Mchom visiting for two weeks.
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