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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1947
Page
4
Fragmented text reflects a discourse on politeness and civility in 20th century society. It contrasts New York and Boston atmospheres, praises nonaggressive guidance from police, and likens civic behavior to ambassadors of goodwill for the Commonwealth amid a sprawling travel narrative.
The laziest man in the village, Ezzy, is persuaded to build an enclosure around his home. He constructs a four foot high and six foot wide fence, explaining that its height will increase once it falls, saving future repair effort and effort overall.
Lawyer Jones recalls a pleasant summer at a country farm and asks the same for August. He requests quiet accommodations and pleads to move a pig pen he says ruined last year’s window view. The farmer replies with reassurance that no hogs have been on the farm since Jones left.
A man enters his office in low spirits and tells Smith his wife has engaged a new secretary for him. Smith jokes about appearances, noting nothing about the secretary’s looks changes the situation.
A customer asks for poisoned grapes and questions whether they have been sprayed. The clerk replies that such information and poison are not available at the store and would require a drug store inquiry.
In dialogue, Mrs Henderson recalls meeting a husband before his marriage and claims he once pleaded for her hand. The other woman denies it, while Mrs Henderson asserts his past confession, noting he supposedly fell into a manhole.
A girl named Mary is sent to fetch her aunt’s weekly pay. On returning home a robber robs her of the money. She tells a policeman who replies irritably about her pig latin speech.
A humorous caption frames a collision scene where a bandaged person recalls trying to climb a tree in a car to oblige a passing woman driver who wanted to use the road. The exchange highlights road courtesy and odd accident psychology.
In a letter from Rear Admiral M. L. Deyo the Concord Enterprise earns praise for its role in Operation Naval Reserve. The document notes Concord’s high quota progress and the district’s leading national status as part of the First Naval District.
Mrs Leland Fraser of Claremont Bedford announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Virginia Fraser to Edward MacGilvray of Lexington. MacGilvray is a World War II veteran who served in the European theater.
The notice lists multiple schools Harvery Wheeler Peter Bulkeley and staff for grades 1 through 8 and kindergarten with names of principals, teachers, and specialists including mathematics science English substitute teachers art music home economics and remedial reading.
Sudbury residents Mrs William Tufts Miss Anne Moynihan and Gertrude M Halloran are guests at the Hilltop House in Southport Maine this week. Mr and Mrs Frank C Perkins have gone to their Kennebunkport summer homes for a month. Sudbury roads are being conditioned with side streets repaired and resurfaced to improve safety for winter driving.
Acton Junior and Senior High reopen on Wednesday September 3 while grammar schools start Monday September 8. First grade pupils must show vaccination records and birth certificates. The Acton Garden Club meets September 4 at 2 30 pm in Center Congregational church with Arthur Leiby Weston Nurseries as guest speaker and Mrs Albert R Jenks hostess. Mr and Mrs Edward A Schmitz and family of West Acton spend the holiday weekend at Gay's Island Maine as guests of Elizabeth Ogilvie noted author.
Marlboro veterans holding terminal leave bonds may cash them at any bank starting next Tuesday and receive the purchase price plus accrued interest, not the full matured value. Treasury officials estimate over half of bondholders will convert to cash. full maturity requires holding bonds until they mature. Eligible veterans have until September 1, 1948 to apply.
The marriage of Mrs Mildred Wood of Lexington to Vern W Roby of Bedford is announced. The couple wed August 20 by Town Clerk Arthur E Carson. They reside on Cottage street Lexington and planned a trip to New York after the ceremony.
The first session of the 80th Congress closes with major steps in national policy. Republicans gain leverage for next elections, tackle tax cuts, unification efforts, foreign aid plans, housing and social security debates, and science funding while facing religious objections to education aid.
Maynard St Casimir Church Great Road Maynard under Pastor Rev F S Miaskiewicz D C L offers Sunday masses at 8 and 10 oclock Weekday masses at 8 oclock Confessions on Saturday at 3 and 7 oclock.
Pastor Rev. Eino J. Hamalainen leads midweek service at 7 30 p m with social hour led by George Kansanoja Coffee table sponsored by Kansanoja No Sunday service due to Fall opening Bible class conference at South Carver Mass Guest Finnish minister will speak Services at 10 00 a m and 2 00 p m Members urged to attend.
The final union service of the Congregational and Methodist churches will be held in the Methodist church next Sunday at 11 00 a m Special solo numbers and a sermon by Pastor Henry E Leech subject Where Can We Find Perfection Public invited.
Rev. Harry E Goll rector Edward M Green student assistant announces services and events at St George s Church Morning prayers and sermon on August 31 with Mr Green as preacher St Hilda s Guild meets September 4 at 7 00 p m Sabra League meets September 8 at 7 30 p m.
Dr Patterson, formerly pastor at First Parish on Fr ham, now leads First Parish in Kingston Massachusetts. The church service begins at 11 a m and all are invited. The Community Sunday School gathers at 11 a m in the vestry.
The Sunday worship service at Sudbury Methodist Church will be held next Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the pastor in charge preaching on The Law of the Lord. The Junior Choir will provide music and guests are welcome. Notice will be given of Sunday school opening date.
Dr and Mrs C Rogers Lord and family spend August in Rochester New Hampshire with guests Joan Marjorie Lord Katherine Breck Gail Brolin Andrew Fay. Thomas Johnston and children vacation in Nova Scotia with Kenneth Powderly and two sons. Lincoln E Currier bought 106 South Street from Mrs Sally Corverse. Dudley Road grandparents for a second son born to Parker N Blanchard of Winchester. Blanchard’s wife is former Esther Davis. William Coolidge on two week Lexington vacation. Horation Abbott Hancock Street with relatives in Cambridge for weekend. Priscilla Currier spending days with friends in Fitzwilliam Thomas Champney spent weekend with George M Champney.
Sunday August services listed for multiple churches including Walden St Jude and Trinity Church with sermons scheduled by Rev. John Werrys Rev. Alfred Whe Rev. Bradford and Rev Edward Pilllister. Morning masses at 8:00 and 9:30 along with 7:30 p m weekday notices.
Fragmentary notice announces a Sunday service day school at 10 1al with daily meetings at 7 45 pm in a church edifice. It invites all to services and room use, cites Christ Jesus as sermon subject and quotes John 3 17. The text references science and scripture and the great Teacher.
Fragmentary report notes a planned regular event in Concord with a Veterans Commander named John presumed to preside. Mentions Flora Clyne and a planned trip to the west coast route, with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
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