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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1939
Page
3
A fashion article outlines how college women should assemble a practical chic wardrobe. It describes day wear with slacks and sweaters and evening styles including velveteen dresses and crepe gowns. It emphasizes coordinated outfits, subtle colors, and flexible pieces for campus life and social events.
Miss Nancy Howe daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ry Howe of Sudbury will attend Katharine Gibbs Boston this year and begin secretarial training in September.
Wednesday September 6 marks the opening of the public schools of Gudbury. Miss Kate Hill returns to Myrgeberg Maine for a brief visit with relatives accompanied by Miss Billa Hill. The Everlee Pair attends a New York motor trip and returns Saturday. Harl Stone and daughter Eleanor visit Byfield for John W Kent funeral. Kent aged 79 had been ill. Robert and David Buxton spent time with relatives in New Corti last week. The McKensie property Concord Road in Center was surveyed with boundary stakes placed recently.
Crowe Park hosts a Joeay Textre Union event this week through Monday night featuring nightly shows for families. Iron Man Mahan, the world endurance driver, will drive for over 100 hours and offer a $50 reward for anyone catching him asleep. A 12 to 16 year old bicycle race is set for Saturday at 6 pm from Crowe Park to Centre and back with prizes on display at George H. Gutteriage. A Maynard versus Concord Old Timers baseball game closes Labor Day afternoon with a fireworks finale next Monday night.
Sudbury voters are called to a special town meeting Friday evening Sept 1 to fix Article 1 from the last meeting adjusting to $30 for the general highway account. The warrant originally requested $2000. Bell ringers for the Tercentenary may be engaged to notify voters at the meeting.
A South Acton Congregational vestry meeting is set for Thursday. Rev Carl G Skillin of Worcester preaches next Sunday and September 10 with topics Demonstrating Discipleship and Dependable mite Communion. Rev Vernon H Denning of Swampscott preaches September 17 Pass Dead Center and September 24 Home Beautiful. Unitarian supply minister Rev U S Millburn of Melrose returns for a few weeks. The Universalis church rummage sale last Saturday was a fine success.
Marked by family and friends in West Acton Arlington street, Durkee celebrated his fourth year milestone with cards and greetings. The genial elder is alert, enjoys gardening and tending his hens, and remains engaged with daily life despite the informal observance.
Readers expected to receive a roomfit of beautiful and useful gifts next month. The note highlights appreciation for thoughtful items and practical decor meant to brighten homes.
An interview outlines Acton School adopting a new term timetable. Walter PR Hatt and Mit Laita organize a provisional schedule for September 6 with classes at Acton High School from 8 15 AM and extended trips for students to West Acton North Acton and surrounding areas on a safety minded transportation plan.
Miss Anna M Hunt town accountant is recovering at home after suffering two fractured ribs in a fall at the Town House. Superintendent Paul Larrabee and family returned from vacation at Biddeford Maine. Master John Holwerd Ricker was sent to Emerson Hospital after hemorrhages from a tonsil operation. Mrs Rhodolph Setersen improves at Emerson Hospital from a broken hip after a fall at home. Michael Manning, recently fractured, has returned to work. Hoel Hinman, who had a leg amputated, convalesces at Massachusetts General Hospital.
A lively matinee at Fairfield Street features a teenage troupe performing The King and the Poison Girl. Mrs Archer of Walnut Street attends as door prize winner while Beaudry Villa notes the enthusiastic crowd and the small venue near the Autumnies Theatre.
Sudbury high school teachers gain nationwide attention after winning a radio quiz prize. A local program awarded $25 to Professor and another $26 prize for Thursday night. The town’s popular school and its staff are lauded for their knowledge.
Local stores stockpile beans and smokes as only three days remain before the retail liquor and cigarette tax takes effect next Friday. Liquor prices rise about 20 cents per quart with whiskey jumping from 3.90 to 4.10, while cigarettes see increased demand ahead of the tax. Dealers expect a short disruption before the market stabilizes as consumers adjust to the higher costs.
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