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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1937
Page
4
Public notice appearing in a 1908 Massachusetts issue references the Post Office, mass mailing and congressional act of March 8 1879. The fragment indicates a legal or regulatory matter related to the postal service and compliance requirements.
A fragmentary piece discusses a modern lifestyle emphasizing opportunity and appreciation, linking Carnegie Tech and notable figures. It mentions leadership ability, happiness, and marriage as intertwined goals, with quotes from Walter Damrosch and others, noting public reaction and a radio farewell with thousands of notes.
An extended meditation compares a dead telephone pole to a tree past its prime yet still useful. It argues growth and usefulness come from life and expansion, noting trees offer shade fruit and beauty, while forests protect hillsides and inspire, like Joyce Kilmer. People resemble growing trees when they absorb life and mature.
Lee De Forest plans a new instrument to record the exact distance between airplane and ground using ultra short waves. If workable, it would flash a dial reading instantly to warn pilots of terrain ahead, addressing deadly winter air accidents.
Army Navy and Massachusetts corps units move out of San Pedro California for maneuvers amid tight secrecy and strict security measures. The operation involves multiple branches and emphasizes surprise and readiness.
The article explains a new federal rule capping work at forty hours weekly for workers on government steel contracts. Steel firms with bids face a conflict between the law and production needs, prompting threats to import foreign steel and pressuring American producers to bid. Britain and America’s naval ships are mentioned as stakes in the dispute.
Mrs. William Scully Sr. observed her 77th birthday at a party at 3 Dartmouth Street on Monday. Her husband, a 79 year old dean of Democrats in Maynard, was master of ceremonies and flowers and greetings were given by friends. Attending were William Scully Jr. and spouse, Joseph Connors and family, Thomas McNally and family of Medway, Robert White and family of South Acton, Margaret McCarthy and son Raymond, Alice Joyce and son William, with daughter in law Edward Burns of Pala absent.
Acton High School closes its season with a loss to Johnson High of North Andover on the local court. Johnson finishes its Lowell Suburban League campaign undefeated, while Acton’s second period drought proved decisive despite a strong first and final period by the home team.
A brief readable excerpt contemplates truth as the foundation of heaven and earth. It ponders mortal easing and the ascent to heaven, presenting a philosophical reflection rather than a reported event or action.
In a Maynard Enterprise opinion Frank Punch questions the state of the Municipal building and argues against further improvement. He accuses the Board of Selectmen and Con Lent of harboring hatred toward rivals and urges supporters of municipal economy to act, even calling for action if local groups object to the building’s current condition.
Acton residents report several illnesses with Miss Evelyn Davis recovering and Miss Flora B Reed also improving. Miss Marguerite Taylor completed nurse training and visited family. A Valentine Party hosted by Miss Inez Behe preceded sermons by Rev. G W Douglass and Lenten services. Rev Arthur Jeffries plans farewell address before moving to Manchester by the Sea. In Concord District Court Walter Matheric, 21, of Lawrence was fined 100 for DUI and 60 for endangering operation after a Route 2 crash injuring several and damaging two cars.
Concord church posts Sunday 10 46 service Sunday School at 10 46 and Wednesday testimonial at 7 45 Reading Room hours 2 to 56 p m Weekdays Holidays. Lesson Sermon topic Christ Jesus with Golden Text Hebrews 13 8 Bible verse John 16 five includes Abide in me and I in you. Reference to Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
A fragmentary proverb on patience asserts power lies in enduring time. The saying links patience with strength, likening it to enduring the mulberry tree’s slow growth and eventual fruit as wisdom.
Framingham interests negotiate with Jehovah’s Witnesses for possible purchase of Sudbury property. Commissioner of Public Welfare denied a charter, deeming the group not charitable and thus taxable. Also reports on local events from Pratt’s Pond fishing mishaps to Henry Rice Jr.’s Mississippi project and school committee candidate Johnny Johnson.
The Congregational church in South Acton hosted a successful Youtcheon on Thursday at 1 PM. Mrs Kenneth Reed chaired the Julia committee and Mrs Reynolds led the entertainment with Mrs Hope Parson and others assisting. Mrs A W Whitner served as secretary and Mrs George Logan as treasurer.
The philosopher Kant spent his life in Königsberg Prussia in professorial duties and writing. He lived in retirement under strict self-imposed health and study rules never traveling more than 60 miles from his native city.
Fragmentary note describes Esperanto as an artificial language with a Rus origin and mentions Dr L Zamennof and a pseudonym Se Reece zd from 1887. Limited readable details hint at vocabulary discussions without full context or clear event.
Marlboro ey Baker of Athol visited the city during the holiday period. Mrs. Wilbur Parmenter and daughter Denise of Winthrop Street remain homebound with illness. George Schofield, now employed in North Adams, spent the weekend here. Hector Moineau of Pleasant Street returned from a trip to New York City. Alfred G Boudreau, chairman of the License Board, is recovering from grippe. Spiro Voutas, recently operated on at Marlboro Hospital, has returned home to convalesce on Hosmer Street.
George R Lippard left his apartment at 227 Lincoln street to live with his daughter Mrs Edward L Costellon in The Lincoln. Mr and Mrs Valmore Perrault spent the holiday with Mr and Mrs George Perrault on Broad street in Athol.
Leonard Proulx has spent 18 years with United Shoe Machinery Corporation and is promoted to the Boston office. Guests include Rev. Leo Plante of Rochester New Hampshire Wilfrid Plante of Melrose and L Plante of Berlin New Hampshire visiting Mr and Mrs Joseph Beaudry in Martin Street and other relatives.
Dr and Mrs George B Gibson of Worcester were recent visitors with friends in this city. Dr Gibson formerly lived in Marlboro and graduated from Marlboro High School.
Mrs Kathleen Hurley daughter of former mayor James M. Hurley has returned home on Pleasant Street to recuperate from an appendicitis operation performed at Marlboro Hospital.
Mrs. Osmond of Plymouth, wife of the late Rev W H Osmond, former rector, attended a Trinity church meeting not held Friday at the Odd Fellows hall.
Hudson patient 12 year old Ida Monteiro dies at Marlboro hospital following an afternoon appendicitis operation. Born in Hudson she attended St Michael's Parochial School and was a sixth grade pupil. Funeral Mass at St Michael's Church Friday nine o'clock with burial in parish cemetery. Classmates urged to attend under direction of Funeral Director Michael E McNiff.
Greece independence will be observed Thursday March 26 but Marlboro residents will hold an observance Sunday March 28 with a pageant titled The Resurrection of Greece in the Assembly Hall of the High School. Services will be held in the Greek Orthodox church.
Northboro voters total 1181 after registrar revision, the largest in town history. Women voters outnumber men by one with 591 women and 590 men enrolled. The tally sheet counting system will be used at Monday's town election for the first time, replacing the former counting board.
A legend claims an impious centipede crawled to the golden ball atop the Temple of Heaven and caused its burning. Folkloric tale links the blaze to the creature and moral warnings about hubris.
Marlboro Henry G. Ad Car Shier of the Peoples onal Bank and Miss Cynthia Seaatters led a Christmas Savings Club presentation at the Unitarian church. Allen Stevens headed the meeting with Miss Carolyn G Williams overseeing the business session.
The article notes Leonardo da Vinci had music played by Poe during sittings with the Naples lawfully titled enigmatic beauty known as the Madonna Lisa, aiming to influence the mood during the painting sessions.
The passage describes Titian insulted by a robe worn in a street court scene. A notet character named Titi reacts with disgust, tossing the cloak to the floor and declaring his contempt for drapery. The snipped text hints at themes of appearance and artistic critique.
A fragmentary account traces Lynch Law to Judge Lynch of Virginia around 1850. It notes its emergence against African Americans in the South and against desperadoes in the West as pioneer expansion outpaced formal justice.
American Samoa includes Pago Pago regarded as the Pacific’s most valuable harbor. The total land area of the territory covers 76 square miles.
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