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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1941
Page
4
The records note Steve Bonhet the pirate executed in 1718, the first U S savings bank formed in Boston in 1816, Sitting Bull arrested and killed in 1890, and a U S Bahamas radio service starting in 1939.
The National Safety Council urges motorists to adjust speed to winter conditions to prevent accidents. Data shows stopping distances vary greatly by surface and weather, with dry concrete 20 mph requiring 20 feet to stop and ice needing over 160 feet. Experts warn many drivers ignore temperament and traffic dangers during snow sleet or ice.
Massachusetts trade rose with imports reaching about 160 million dollars in the first half of the year, driven by wool, rubber, coffee and other raw goods, while exports fell about 14 percent. The piece also recalls the 1889 shift from horse to electric trolleys in Boston, early legal education norms, disease control laws for domestic animals, the 1848 McLean Asylum, Lynn’s reputation, and the Salem Street Sunday School dating to 1815. Local planning boards are asked to join the Public Work Reserve Committee for post defense improvements.
Extension economist Roy B. Moser says 1941 drought cut hay crops. state needs about 593000 tons this feeding season while only 515000 were harvested. northern and eastern counties hardest hit with specific townships listing needs. farmers should contact county agricultural agents for sources.
Department Commander Richard F. Cunningham announced the new diagnostic center for Veterans of the World War in West Roxbury will begin immediately and finish by August 1943. The six story brick building will house 300 patients with a women veterans wing and an outpatient department on the first floor. The facility will include the Veterans Administration offices, ample parking, recreational space, and a large auditorium for 300, with modern equipment and top quality materials throughout.
Boston comedian Joy EB Lewis headlines the Shubert Theatre December 16 for a two week engagement of The Lady Comes Across. Cast includes Mischa Auer Jessie Mathews and a 100-strong company with stars Ruth Weston Wynn Murray Gower and Jeanne The Martins among others. Music by Vernon Duke and John LaTouche and choreography by Balanchine.
A large audience attended last night at the South Acton Universalist church to hear the renowned hand bell ringers under the Ladies' Social Circle. Proceeds support the Sunday school group which aids the musical program.
Mrs Young and Mrs Older miss several street cars while shopping. At the Purple Tea-room they decide to eat, then Mrs Young calls a taxi home using a leftover ten dollar bill. Teddy unexpectedly stays out, plans a separate dinner with Mrs Older.
The Acton Center Red Cross chapter held its weekly meeting at the Acton Woman's club where several dresses and bathrobes were finished and 34 baby layettes are to be made. Tea was served with Mrs. Orson K. Miller as hostess. attendees included multiple named members.
A fire at the Assabet Mill early Friday night damaged the machine shop area. Firefighters battled for over an hour to extinguish flames. Wool and other stock were damaged by fire and water. cause is unknown.
South Acton Reading Club held its regular meeting at Mrs. Benjamin Ineson’s Liberty Street home. Mrs. Henry Cappell presided, Mrs. Hawkes was honored, and Miss Madeline Clapp served as secretary. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for Tuesday afternoon December 16 at Mrs. Irving Howe’s Acton Street home. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Gates visited the Davises in Shrewsbury last week.
V J Gauvin 47 died last night at his home 92 Hudson street Northboro after a short illness He was a driver for Worcester Street Railway Co Survived by wife Blanche M Gauvin a daughter Mrs William Lamotte his mother Mrs Mary Gauvin five brothers and two sisters Funeral at St Rose s Church Friday at 9 with Rev John J Morrissey officiating burial in Howard Street Cemetery S S Stephenson in charge
Funeral service for Mrs Patience A Hogan widow of Samuel B Hogan of 25 Parker Street Maynard well known in Marlboro was held Sunday at 2 PM in St George Episcopal Church Rev Halsey Andrews rector of St Luke's Hudson officiated. Bearers were Alton W Sims James R Hogan Henry Hogan Charles Snow Gumner Gage.
The text notes the early appeal of Christmas carols to both devout and revelers and cites Wynkyn de Worde's 1520 Christmas Carolles Newely En printed as the earliest likely printed collection. Only one leaf survived, containing two complete carols a hunting song and a boars head carol.
A compact quotation note cites La Rochefoucauld on how our trust in others shapes our own confidence. It frames belief as the seed of social ties and personal assurance.
Marlboro residents Marlboro Mr. and Mrs Herbert S Bartlett will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the Marlboro Country Club. About 200 guests from Providence Norwood RI Hancock NH South Hadley Franklin and Cambridge were invited. Mrs Bartlett long active in local clubs and journalism.
A captain of the ladder company of the Fire Department, a native of the city with Pilgrim ancestry, and his wife daughter Doris wife of Oswald, head of the electrical departments 40 Anns Chalmers Corp in Wisconsin, are noted for their family ties and community standing.
A West Palm Beach local businessman F Houghton celebrated his 80th birthday with a party hosted by Mrs Houghton and Mrs Taylor. The event recalled the couple’s first winter in West Palm Beach in 1921 and was reported from clippings stored in the Palm Beach Post office files.
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