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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1940

Page

2

Alien Registration Push Highlights Law and Compliance

The article describes U.S. aliens registration during a four month period, noting government efforts to inform noncitizens of the law and penalties for willful noncompliance. It cites Director Earl G. Harrison stressing continued outreach to ensure understanding and timely registration before deadlines pass.

Justice Department of Justice Department Earl G. Harrison Therby Pohick

Christmas Eve Delivery From the Sky

Two Arctic surveyors Bill and Jim, snowbound in a cabin near Winnipeg, receive a Christmas surprise when a pilot drops a bundle with gifts and a note promising a Christmas feast planned by their boss. The act transforms their harsh day into a hopeful holiday memory despite the wild weather.

Bill Jim Christma

53 Sundays in a Year Across Gregorian Calendar

The United States Naval Observatory notes that in any 28 year cycle, five years contain 53 Sundays unless the cycle includes a non leap year ending in zero. When a leap year starts on Saturday, two six year periods occur consecutively.

United States Naval Observatory Lade Inquirer Western ‘Spaper Union

New Year Gift for Fainting Souls Published in 1702

A 1702 book by Richard Stancrast titled A New Year s Gift for Fainting Souls offers cordial comforts in answers to sixteen questions and objections. The volume invites doubting Christians to find Christ through its dialogue and devotional prompts.

New England Richard Stancrast Christ

Chinese New Year Greeting: Sui-bi meaning May Joy Be Yours

The phrase Sui-bi, used during Chinese New Year, conveys well wishes for joy and happiness. The greeting wishes recipients prosperity, success, and good fortune in the coming year as part of festive customs.

Education success with youth thinking and feeling right

A brief note highlights education efforts that help youth think clearly feel secure and act responsibly, focusing on fostering positive attitudes and constructive behaviors through supportive programs.

Ice Capades of 1941 to Play in Boston Garden

Vera Hruba, a five time Czechoslovakian champion skater and versatile performer, headlines Ice Capades of 1941 coming to Boston Garden for five days starting December 4. The show blends skating with musical production and features Hruba alongside celebrated performers.

Boston Garden Girh Vera Hiruba Czechoslovakia Sonja Henie United States Canada Hruba Vera Hruba Vera Hmruba

Sudbury Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

The Sudbury weekly roundup lists Mrs. Frank F. Gerry hosting a bridge club gathering at Cord Road. Residents from Orange New Jersey visit Frederick Hawkins' inn Loungemote Lodge. Thanksgiving drew skiers and artists from Boston to Sudbury events, including a Sudbury Art Center tea. Entries mention Framingham hospital patient Mrs. Stuart Edgerly and Lewiston Maine trip, Bar Harbor holiday travels, and family news including W J Olmstead and Donald Stone with the 211th Anti Aircraft Battery at Camp Hulen Texas. The Jobs family buys a new Town Farm Road home with a modern heating system by W A Freeman. Mrs Arthur Howe of South Sudbury becomes vice chairman of the Western Area Community Fund Drive starting January 18. Donald Smith visits Marquis on Hudson Road over the weekend.

Bridge Clup Frank F. Gerry Uncord Louis B. Hawkins Ius Orange New Jersey Frederick D. Hawkins Sudbury Boston Sudbury Art Center Wlisworth Widdings Framingham Hospital Srs Stuart’ Edgerly Northcote Thomas Skelton Lewiston Maine W. J. Olmstead Goodman Hill Road Bar Harbor Walter 0. Stone Hudson Road Donald Camp Hulen Texas Jobs Town Farm Road W. A. Freeman Arthur & Howe South Sudbury Greater Boston Donald Smith Hector Marquis

Shower Party Honors Dorothy Brown In Sudbury

Sudbury social scene notes a shower for Dorothy Brown hosted by Mrs Benedict. Present were Mrs Webster Cutting Mrs William B B Davison Mrs Philip Garfield and Mrs John J Gaughan. Miss Brown teaches in the district and plans to marry Wendell O Harding of Brandon Vermont next month.

Sudbury Webster Cutting William BB. Davison Philip Garfield John J. Gaughan Maas Dorothy Brown Benedict Browns Wendell O. Harding Brandon Vermont

Services for Mrs Prescott Held in Newton Upper Falls

Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas L. Ryder mother of Mrs. William J B Prescott were held Monday afternoon at the First Methodist Church Newton Upper Falls. Mrs Ryder long served as librarian of the Newton Upper Falls library.

Prescott Sudbury Thomas L. Ryder William J B. Prescott King Philip Heights First Methodist Church Newton Upper Falls Ryder

Dance Notes from Sudbury and Wellesley Event

Attendees include Mr and Mrs les H Way and Miss Gertrude Mieran at a dance in Sudbury. Wellesley hosts an old dance organized by the Faculty to aid purchasing a rolling kitchen. Albert B Sodburs is listed as master of ceremonies.

Sudbury Les H. Way Gertrude. Mieran Wellesley Albert B. Sodburs

Funeral for J. Livermore in New York City

Funeral service held for Jesse Livermore who died suddenly last night in New York. He is survived by his brother Eliot Livermore of this town and was a former resident. The services were conducted by Rev. Edgar B. Cross, former pastor of South Acton Congregational Church.

Acton Edgar BH. Crossland South Acton Congregational Church New York Jesse Livermore Ev’liot Livermore Hse

Highest total by Peterson and totals listed

The record notes totals 561 531 566 and 1658 as the sums. It marks HE Peterson as the highest string builder and RH Peterson as the source of the highest total 324.

HE. Peterson RH. Peterson Maynard Maplecrest Dairy K Tobin Cuddy Cahoonee Wile Psrtolemo Cullinane Lawton Proisi Sar Seon J. Doyle Sluysai Trench Sawyer Gagne Ruber Murphy Tota CuHinane Ie Lawton SS. i Coer Gaarve Ucot Santora Dora Manly Derosier E. Peterson H. Croft Ease Gas Nyholm Melon Derrica Steeeeeens Klemola Kwood Murphy Tone Littlefield Insurance Martina Fi Croft Baker Perirtrty G. Perillo Kitowicz Lictianele As Chesila Seeaeeee Garden Royals Flaherty Kytola Littlefield Titetens

Love Is Sight and Worth Amidst Vision's Blur

Fragmentary reading presents a quotation on love by J. M. Baprie about sight and value. The text hints at fame and perception rather than a full, coherent exposition.

Swell fellows depart as Waldo joins Canadian Air Force

Air news notes Private Waldo leaves to accept an officers berth in the Canadian Air Force at Ottawa. He trained fifty pilots and impressed peers with his teaching style. Spade-a-spade Leibman takes reins. Norman Sims minds Florida. Haskell markets trips. Dwyer class measures 73 average. two female students attend meteorology. a future poetry column is teased.

Bittle Waldo Canadian Air Force Otio Canada John Bull Greem Jonesey Jean Flyng Ceiling Zero Club Waldo Spade-a-spade Leibman Leibman Charley Haskell Concord N. H Manchester Dwyer Veragze Mar

Concord Troop 49 Honors Three Eagle Scouts

At the November 26 Board of Review Thomas Hogman became the third Eagle Scout of Troop 49 and will receive his badge with William Anderson at the Court of Honor this Friday at 8:00 p.m. Tom joined as a Tenderfood Scout in April 1938 and rose through the ranks. Anderson earned Second Honors as an Explorer Scout after presenting five merit badges for a bronze palm and awaits one more month for final presentation. Six boys earned Star Scout, one earned Second Class, and a total of 34 Merit Badges were awarded. The Court of Honor Friday night will present these awards.

Board of Review Thomas Hogman William Anderson Peter Bulkeley Tom Sachem Court of Honor

Fireman Maynard King Honored With Surprise Party

Maynard veteran Fireman Maynard King aged 66, who retired after 40 years as a call firefighter, received a surprise party at the fire station. Chief George T. Priest awarded him a gold badge making him an honorary member. Elwood Richey showed hurricane and local football footage. refreshments followed.

Maynard Fred King Maynard Fire Department George T Mr. King Elwood Richey

Acton Baptist Church to Observe Universal Bible Sunday

West Acton Universal Bible Sunday will be observed Sunday morning with a 10 45 service led by Rev. Mr Wilde. A display of old and new Bibles will be open for public inspection before and after the service. The day also includes a devotional gathering at 7 p m and a transfer to Maynard Methodist church for an 8 p m service led by the Neighboring Ministerial group.

Andover-Newton Theological School Clinton West Acton Odq Fellows Hall Arthur H. Wilde Fred Kennedy Edward Hurley Joseph Chauceau Hazelton Perkins Havelock Sc

Community Holiday Meeting for Santa Claus Event

The committee invites participation for a Christmas gathering featuring a tree, games, and refreshments. The planning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening, December 11 at 8:30 p.m. in the Ana venue.

Before One's Conscience and the Bar of Self Verdict

A thoughtful reflection on the toughest trial an honest man faces as he sits at the bar of his own conscience. He recognizes that inner judgment can summon harsher verdicts than any external foe.

Vein of water hidden underground greens the ground

A cryptic verse describes an underground seam likened to a water vein quietly nourishing the earth. The speaker, Carlyte, hints at a secret flow that keeps the ground vibrant while remaining unseen.

Carlyte

Resolve to Shop at Home This Xmas Season

A local call urges residents to patronize hometown retailers this Christmas season. Officials stress supporting area businesses supports jobs and community prosperity while offering gifts from familiar shops and shops across the city.

Xmas Sesson

Acton School Notes Preview Senior Play and Winter Events

The senior play Going Flaces will be staged in the high school auditorium on December 13. The Torch Christmas number will be ready by December 13. The girls basketball team opens the season against Framingham on January 8 at Acton.

Acton School Framingham Acton

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