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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1938
Page
4
The article urges blanket relief for birds during winter, noting many rely on humans for food. It calls on housewives, children, and communities to scatter scraps and protect birds, while authorities push state and federal support and broader national awareness.
Registrar Frank A. Goodwin notes the past week saw 15 motor vehicle deaths and a sharp decline in fatalities with pedestrians among the victims. Weather with snow and ice limited travel and likely reduced traffic speeds, though a boy and a girl died from injuries after a toboggan incident towed by another vehicle.
An old steel framework bridge over a swift river, once a symbol of engineering triumph, buckled under ice and flood. The structure, fragile in appearance, faced an unprecedented ice buildup that toppled portions into the water below. Honeymooners and travelers have long crossed the span, a landmark now rendered hazardous by recent ice damage.
The Acton Grange program for the next month outlines the installation of new officers and the planned activities. Members are reminded of meeting dates and the schedule for initiation ceremonies.
A verbose household recipe collection describes croquettes from sweet potatoes with rice, butter and pepper plus croquette coatings fried in hot oil. It includes fondant preparation, candied fruit decorations, and chocolate dip steps with fondant and nut garnishes.
A garbled collection of tips for preserving peas and fruit jams, plus tea brewing notes and a brief mention of biscuits. Instructions include boiling carrots, sterilizing jars, and sealing jams with fruit chunks suspended. Also describes a quick method for strong tea and serving, with casual commentary on testing marmalade.
Mrs. and Burt Woebaeh will entertain readings at her home in Sudbury. Nate Association met at the Post Road office on Thursday evening. A grass fire was reported off Lanthan Johnie South Sudbury. Johnie will run for the office of colonatable at the March meeting.
Old Dorothy hosted a lively gathering with young friends including Stuart Edgerly, Billie Edgerly, Hamilton Perkins, Edna Stiles, Joan Skinner, Bon Conine, and Shirley Cutting. There were games and refreshments provided by the hostess.
The missive discusses a planned Bermuda trip and states it will not occur. It mentions trust in the newspaper’s space for letters and signs off formally. Separate remarks reference a recent meeting in Angeles about marijuana den and public warnings on saloon conditions and education.
Rev Glenn preached on The Men and Women of Yeater s Still Speak at South Acton Congregational Church. Miss Alivia Wood led the Young Peoples Group devotional service with a Saturday afternoon gathering, followed by a successful food event and Sunday echoes led by the church leaders.
Charles Leibman of Sudbury received his aviation license after passing tests. A Boston church event noted Rev. W. W. Argow of Syracuse preached at Arlington Street Church, and the Women’s Alliance of the First Parish Church met at Mrs. R. B. Hill’s home in Sundbury Center.
The Sudbury Men s Club held its regular meeting with Herbert M McGill delivering an illustrated talk on economies. New members John JC Tantwell and William McCulloch joined. Weather ruined weekend skiing plans and Charles S Baldwin sold Wayland road property to Lilhan R Todd.
Garden notes describe starting tomatoes, cabbage, eggplant and peppers from seed eight weeks before transplant. Tips cover dampening off, bright sun, air circulation, watering, and spacing in flats or boxes for strong growth then replanting outdoors when weather permits.
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