This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1941
Page
4
A reflective tribute explaining Pearl Harbor's impact on the American psyche and military resolve. It states the attack revealed gaps in preparedness, the resilience of U S forces, and the need for vigilance against fifth column activity at home.
Ground burial of dual long distance cables advances from Portland Maine toward Boston Massachusetts with a 120 mile southern leg through New Hampshire. Project by New England Telephone and Telegraph and American Telephone and Telegraph aims to 200 percent more circuits and eventual doubling while using carrier frequency channels and ground plow technique.
The Marlboro Country Club will host its second annual New Year’s party for members guests and friends at the local club on Wednesday night. A dinner dance with dancing starting at nine o’clock and a twelve piece orchestra.
The organizing committee for the occasion has decorated the hall with festoons and favors. Bert C. Riley is president and chairman of the committee, with T. A. Kirkham of Boston, Mrs. Thomas Morse, Mrs John Clark of Hudson, and Mrs. Paul Markle of Somerville serving as members.
Bay State farmers gather at Worcester on January 7 to study wartime agricultural problems and map plans for 1942. Clifford M. Townsend director of the office of agricultural defense relations will open as chief speaker. Townsend, former Indiana governor, heads the coordinating board for arable food supplies for the nation and Allies.
Sheila and Ralph Perkins, touring performers, plot a New Year’s stay at a hotel. With three dollars left, they stockpile cheap supplies, bluff room service, and discover the dining room offers free meals as the staff forgets to bill. The waiter reveals the gag as they realize they are the only guests who did not order the full menu.
The article lists agencies and offices for enlistment and volunteer work across Army Navy Coast Guard Marine Corps Air Force and civilian groups. It details eligibility ages duties locations contact numbers and integration with the Greater Boston Unified War Fund and Salvage Campaign local offices at 80 Federal street 17 Gloucester street 70 State street 7 Water street and 238 Beacon street with Commonwealth 4444 and Capitol 6310 as contact points.
Poem fragment reflects on life’s ascent and descent with a somber tone. The speaker cites a line about ladders and falling, attributed to William L. Brownell, implying philosophical meditation on struggle and resilience.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to buy Defense Bonds and Stamps daily and weekly to support national defense. The message stresses personal stakes, urging immediate action to fund military needs.
Massachusetts hotel and restaurant operators campaign to collect 15000 signatures for a referendum to suspend the five percent meal tax on meals over one dollar. The move hinges on a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling regarding legality, with petitions filed under an emergency preamble to the liberalized old age measure.
Special to This Paper Boston. Secretary of State Frederic W. Cook announced today that he has granted a charter of incorporation to the Aconta Lanch of Maynard with a capital of 200 shares of no par stock. The charter lists Arcuszewski and Wicko of Maynard as incorporators.
The 1942 year will begin on Wednesday night with multiple holidays and three Friday the 13ths in February March and November. Lincoln and Washington birthdays fall in February, Valentine’s Day in the 14th, Lent begins Ash Wednesday, and other federal observances are listed through Christmas and into 1943.
Based on old beliefs a New Year brings luck if the first visitor is dark and brings a gift, with coal or a red herring as ideal. Seeing a horse or dog foresees wishes or happiness. cats warn of worry. Wearing new clothes first thing, receiving gifts, and saying Happy New Year with crossed fingers are urged. Left handed actions are said to enhance the charm for the year.
The article traces how calendars evolved from moon watching and seasonal cycles to the Gregorian system. It notes historical methods like Egyptian Nile dating and Native American sleep terms, mentions Orthodox Julian remnants, and cites regional year counts such as 1942 in America and 2602 in Japan. Time advances relentlessly.
Rep. Theodore Hollis of Stoneham moves to shield men in the armed forces from poll tax by removing them from local voting lists. The plan would keep sons 21 and younger off canvass lists, affecting their voting rights, and raises concerns about preserving civil rights while tackling the poll tax problem.
First Church of Christ Scientist Concord holds Sunday services at 10 45 a m and a Sunday school at the same time A testimonial meeting occurs Wednesdays at 7 45 p m The Reading Room is open 2 to 5 p m and remains open until 7 30 p m The lesson sermon for Sunday January 4 discusses God with the golden text Now and ever The Bible readings include Isaiah passages and a quota from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.