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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1939
Page
4
A fragmented letter recalls 19th century political figures and campaigns. It mentions Henry W of Liberty, a call to nominate Carlo in Precinct January 18 1939, and references to Robert Lincoln, Amos Tuck, and Amos Farrar in a murky tableau of speeches, meetings, and electoral maneuverings.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a public sale notice dated March 8, 1877, with terms on rates and publication cadence. It references MOA fe second class and a weekly insertion schedule. The readable portion indicates an auction action and official posting by a public office or publisher.
The text advises feeding wild birds in winter when ground is snow covered. It recommends scraps and weed crusts, grains, suet, seeds, and peanut butter. Chickadees finches and sparrows eat vegetable foods while thrushes and others enjoy seeds. hang treats to deter theft and keep food dry and accessible.
A cheeky coinage, Celebritemania, is examined for possible new meaning as readers debate its novelty and utility in describing a current craze or fad. The discussion notes the term’s playful tone and potential place in cultural slang.
The Census Bureau notes a rise in manufacturing of athletic goods with 1937 totals reaching $44,460,525 for equipment and 27.5 percent higher than 1936. Earnings climb to 11,398 workers and $11,730,000 in wages as golf equipment leads demand. skiing grows rapidly, but baseball wanes in value.
The Times and a correspondent discuss prescription counters as essential to stores and the public. Vignettes show hurried doctors, sedatives, ampoules, and a culture clinging to the drug store as community hub despite changing roles.
A distressed account notes Chile faces widespread destruction and thousands injured after a major quake. It praises Chileans for past resolve and urges U.S. aid and sympathy, highlighting a recent democratic victory as the country endures a new trial.
General Electric announces a three month timeline for a television transmitter near Schenectady and two sizes of home receivers to follow next spring. The project remains experimental and locally focused as field tests begin. A separate court scene recounts a neighbor’s testimony about an automobile incident and a police hand gesture.
Misa Elizabeth Dora Appleby of Libbys Employment Agency, Concord, was attacked and is reported in serious condition at Emervon hospital Teer and severe gene of ectopic care. Her status update remains unclear.
Mrs. Florence Hunt, long associated with Greysondale, is identified as a prominent local resident. The text notes her past residence, community involvement, and membership in the Methodist Episcopal church along with activity in the Ladies Aid.
Officers and members of Hudson Rotary Club travel to Waltham for the Mid-Year Assembly of clubs of the 197th district. Rev. Fenwick J. Leavitt of Worcester directs the program at Huey Memorial Institute and Hovey hall. Hudson attendees include President Edwin J. Harriman and others.
Feb event brings Mek Poleo Kenneth Programg and Neville family members to the URE Floor for an evening of dancing from 8 to 1. Mrs Janes Neville Mrs Halk Ricadelli and Charles Murray are listed with Leslie Win chenbaugh and Paw Sullivan in publicity. An oS orchestra will furnish the band and cards will be enjoyed. The event grows each year as more people attend the reunion.
In Acton Fred W Green’s death leaves Kennedy acting cemetery commissioner for now. Ray L Harris, noted Yapant manufacturer, is suggested as Green’s successor and faces Dr Wendell F Davis and Kennedy in a three year term race. School Street resident Holt also plans a bid while praised for community work and 33 years in service.
Acton residents report persistent urging from friends led George A. Rifford to announce his candidacy for a three year term as selectman. Rifford has long been involved in civic affairs and vows to match the past high standard of town leadership if elected.
New York hosts the 48th annual American Carnation Society convention with A Beckwith blooms from South Sudbury on display in the Hotel Pennsylvania roof garden. More than 75 000 carnations arrive from nearby states and as far west as Denver. New England delegation brings a carload of carnations.
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