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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1938
Page
4
Classified notice lists rates with inches for insertions and subscriptions. Mentions weekly Thursday publication and pricing of 5 cents per inch for Pee sie and 2 cents per inch for another insertion. Includes note about year subscription and copy details.
Fragments note historic events and figures including Valley Forge and Mary Todd Lincoln, with references to Dartmouth College charter and other era signs. The readable items hint at dates, people, and institutions from early American history.
The piece discusses how the words flash and bulletin evolved in newspapers and radio. It notes flash signals breaking news and bulletins as previews of longer stories, and considers how radios use brief items before print editions. It also mentions FCC guidance on terminology usage.
Dr Henry H Turner of Oklahoma City cites success in treating pituitary and thyroid deficiencies with repeated injections. He cites cases of a four year old who gained nine inches and five pounds after thyroid hormone, and a seven year old deemed a congenital idiot who became a B student after treatment. Advances in gland science over the last decade show promise and more remains to learn.
A local message reflects on the approaching Christmas and the shared joy of giving over receiving. The piece notes many signs of the season in downtown life and urges reducing hardship, with community agencies working to help those in need as December approaches. Local notices include Middlesex Extension Service meeting changes, property transfers, sewing group plans, and a program with Miss Katie Wilcox speaking about Madura India.
The Ohio University Law School chair of a special committee on revision of marriage and divorce laws outlines a plan: no divorce case before four months after petition, plus three to four months for reconsideration before decree. The proposal reflects cautious, deliberate reform and aims to calm currently fickle court outcomes.
The Union Congregational Church plans a Thursday and Friday fair from 4 to 10 pm featuring Christmas gifts at booths, a cafeteria supper, and nightly entertainment. Committee heads include Mrs. Ellen Weaving and Mrs. Gertrude Keene. a long list of helpers manages aprons, candy, crafts, plants, ice cream, and the cafeteria. A Blue Benny Bus program and a youth talent cast from ages three to sixteen perform songs, dances, and readings under Howard M. Weaving with assistants from the Leveren-Cullen School of Dancing.
shoppers are offered guidance in choosing Christmas gifts for women including mothers sisters wives or sweethearts at the Fashion Shop located 66 Main St Maynard with free gift wrapping promised.
The Acton Woman's Club will host its December meeting on December 14 with Sally Larkin a traveler expert as speaker in the kitchen department. Mrs Martin Goodwin will discuss Current Events and Mrs Horace F Tuttle will be the host mistress.
An early morning crash near Pine Ridge Kennels saw a school bus taking passengers from North Acton High School struck from the rear by a heavy trailer truck. Slippery roads and fog blamed. bus minor damage and no injuries reported to students aboard.
Rev. Dr. Benjamin A. Willmott of Leominster presided at Evangelical Congregational Church with his group of ministers. Rev. Glenn W. Douglass preached at Federated Church in Boston as his pastorate ends at year’s close. The December 11 issue of The Acton Announcer will be the last due to dwindling supplies.
The Acton Woman's Club continues consumer education talks led by Eleanor Winters and Ellen Wareham. Starting January 6 monthly sessions will cover foundation garments care of clothing and dresses with illustrated films and demonstrations.
The West Acton 4 H club held a regular meeting at the West School with Mary Sardinia joining as a new member. Two new babies arrived at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Martha Leavitt and a Leavitt infant, while Mrs. Carrie Franklin returned from treatment and improved. Upcoming events include the Ladies Circle luncheon at Rev Wilde’s home and the Hall Men’s class turkey supper at the Baptist Church. The West Acton Woman’s Club plans a December 12 meeting with readings by Mrs Horstense Ralsbach and music from the Boston Choral Society. A club board meeting occurred at Mrs Le Roy Strong’s home.
The South Middlesex Public Health Association urges Acton residents to buy Christmas seals to fund tuberculosis fight efforts. Last year contributions sent an Acton boy to Camp Virginia for four weeks of rehabilitation and funded free milk for children in need. Call Acton 4068 for more seals.
Miss Belle M. Nixon head of English at Fitchburg State Teachers College will attend as critic to review the Maynard Dramatic Club performance of Nothing but the Truth. Her comments may be published next Wednesday to boost interest in the club’s amateur theater work.
Maynard Grange unveils a large program for a town sale and entertainment featuring Carlisle and Burt, a short plays program judged for merit, and food, can dies, towels, handkerchiefs, and a penny sale. Dances may follow with Madame Madailjous fortune telling and Grange delegates attend the State session in Boston December 13–15.
A concise aphorism notes that even great ability without discretion leads to a tragic end. The quote attributes wisdom to Gambetta and underscores the peril of unchecked talent.
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