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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1919
Page
4
An account describes how airplanes were used as decoys in battles, with German expectations of a bomb target failing as British pilots attacked from low altitude. The mission ended with German planes misled, the aircraft damaged, and crew taken prisoner.
Fragmentary notes discuss wartime shipping and manufacturing in 1918, comparing volumes to 45 000 and 16 000 units, mentioning Marseilles and the United States. It notes new ships built to meet demand and suggests concerns about economic capacity and potential shortages.
An unclear article fragment describes a mortgage on a cat noted in a cluttered office ledger. The text lists items to secure a debt of 46 Tollows free and mentions a rifle, two violins, and a boy named Tom Berner, all amid garbled phrases.
In a village scene Mrs Doty notes a curious boarder Mr Wharton. The story follows the couple’s odd gestures and a mysterious young woman seen through a gate garden window. Benny delivers a secret letter amid gossip and a red blue kite episode.
Maynard faces a major labor dispute as the Maynard Textile Council and United Textile Workers push for wage and job protections. Officials say a lengthy walkout could disrupt the town’s economy while negotiations continue with local employers and the company’s agents. John Golden and Thomas McMahon arrived to meet with the local committee as hopes rise for a settlement.
Mrs Caroline Littlefield 86 of Roslindale died Monday at her granddaughter's home. Ancestry notes link her to early local families tied to Acton and the industry. A sister and brother are named, and a daughter Mrs Gerry of Roslindale survives. A basen erection was planned in the town.
Clarinet player seeks lead position or a place in a band or orchestra. Will offer wind instrument lessons. Contact Mr Ber Me Bonk, 38 Brook.
Activity covers Miss Matthe g and her visitors at the schoolhouse, Thanksgiving dinners hosted by families in the area, and church-going footnotes. A plea is issued for Armenians with a Sunday collection to aid clothing and shoes for Syrians in Asia Minor facing winter.
A children's afternoon, including a story hour by Margaret White, musical selections, and a report by Mrs. H. Parsons of the special commission of education, will be held at 2:30 in the Acton Mass church.
Thursday evening a sizable audience attended the stereopticon lecture titled In the Cane the Cotton and the College. The talk described work among the negroes from slavery to college graduates.
Friends report Leigh Hammond remains in a Rutland sanatorium confined to bed with slight improvement. Family says he has limited visits from relatives and a “dandy” nurse and doctor aiding his comfort and potential recovery. The outcome remains hopeful despite serious illness.
An OCR fragment shows a banking department witness signatures scene with individuals Franks, James, and Gutt tied to a subscription oath. The text is garbled but indicates a formal affadavit or verification by a Justice of the Peace.
A plush cape with fur around the collar was lost between Concord Junction and Acton Center. Finder should notify Mrs. H F Robbins, Acton.
Mrs Sylvester Lovejoy widow of Sylvester Lovejoy died Saturday from injuries after an accident the previous Friday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 30 PM from the Home for the Aged on Walden Street with Rev Loren B Mac Donald officiating. Interment was in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. She had many friends in Concord where she had lived for years and stayed with Mrs Lounsberry on Hubbard Street after her husband’s death.
Lieut Edmund P Graves, a Kosciuszko Squadron member and former Middlesex School student, died after his parachute failed during a celebratory flight over Lemberg. The 28 year old Canadian air service veteran reportedly slipped from his plane when a wing tip broke, plunging to the ground.
Faculty athletics director announces no winter sports will be held at Concord High School with hockey suggested but no suitable venue found. Basketball was never attempted this season. Lost on Dec. 1 a black fur robe with banje lining between Anderson’s store and Cottage Lane. Return to F. J. Tuttle, ird. TO UET a furnished cottage at 1083 Main St. Concord.
At the annual election of officers of the Concord Junction Catholic, the following officers were elected for the counting year: President Michael J. Des, Vice President John Killoran, Treasurer Frederick Laws, Auditor Daniel C. Sullivan, Recording Secretary Frank Gerrity.
The fourth whist party at Warnén hall under Help of Christians parish featured a Harvest theme. Prizes included a bag of flour to Mrs. Thomas Geld, a fruit basket to F. By Cleaves, a basket of oranges to Emily Hannon, a squash to Miss May Reily, and a vegetable basket to Bh mas Prendergast. The next event will be held Tuesday with all invited to attend.
A passerby asks about Jobbles and notes he acts as if heavy responsibilities rest on him yet no one mentions him in public spaces like a hotel lobby.
Couriers Journal notes a local picture advertises an augmented orchestra for tonight with piano and a ukulele addition. Louis and his wife comment on the new instrument setup as part of the event.
A fragment notes Cleared revenue in northern China by a figure related to Kir tu and mentions Gen Pao Kewiching. The text is garbled but implies a successful revenue or tax collection effort in a distant district over a period of years.
The town reports a remodeled Wright house now home for the new Miss Whatier Hall and a L adies Benevolent Society sale with aprons handkerchiefs and babies items. Rev Luther Morton and family visited George Holton for Thanksgiving. Universalist Sewing Circle to hold annual fair Thursday night with entertainment and prizes.
A fragment states items were stolen including shoes, rubber heels, leather, and tools. A pair of sheds is noted as having cost 14 dollars, property attributed to William Whitcomb.
The fire truck donated to Acton by Mrs. Daniels proved its worth during a Saturday blaze at W F Stevens. West Acton department volunteers handled the scene with efficiency under Paeneer AK Beach. Former Chief D H Heil praised the crew saying the West Acton boys can do it every time.
The family expresses thanks for the many kind words and tributes received after our loss. Your support lightens our sorrow and honors the memory of the departed.
Fragmentary OCR notes reflect residents including Mr and Mrs W F Stevens and others discussing water system issues and the risk of being without shelter without improvements. Shaded references to Hattie M and Mr tees appear as garbled names amid the plea for stable housing and infrastructure.
Fragments describe multiple families visiting relatives in Everett and Hyde Park during Thanksgiving. Names include Mrs. W. M. Parmenter, Walter Stone, Hattie Gardner, Mrs. Luther, Miss Sarah Pratt, and Mrs. Baldwin. The Baldwin family held a reunion and attended meals together with local neighbors.
The Grange named its officers for the coming year including Fred Clark as overseer Ralph Moore as lecturer Rev Geo H Clarke as janitor Mrs Charles Brackett and Mrs Fred Elser as treasurers ward steward Howard Burr gate keeper Basil Oliver the Graces Mrs Buazwel Mrs Oliver and others as assistants and committee members with Mabel Moore as pianist.
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