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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1941
Page
4
The text lists scattered items including Arizona Indians swastika emblem, Lincoln first east Tehmeech in New York, University of Pittsburgh founded 1787, and an International Red Cross treaty concluded in 1863.
The report links Japan’s potential actions in the Pacific with European tensions. Observers note signals of a broader strategy, including possible strikes on British bases and pressure on the United States. The piece discusses Tokyo’s possible outreach to Washington and changes in policy by Matsuoka, alongside Knox’s opposition to additional destroyer transfers.
A large Shrewsbury fox hunt drew one of the biggest crowds in years and ended with four pelts, including the last catch by a hunting jacket tactic. Notable kills were made by Alexander Patterson of Newton Harold Turner of the city J W Black of Auburn and others as the hunt stretched from Boylston north end to Clinton Reservoir.
Weather permitting the Marlboro high school hockey team will clash with Maynard High at the Lake Williams rink this afternoon. Schol Committeeman John A Bonin leads the Marlboro squad since Coach Arthur Burns entered military service last Friday. The Orange and Black lineup remains to be announced.
For winter, amateurs are urged to adopt snapshot specialties Jack focuses on table-top pictures Ann works on a puppy biography The approach offers plentiful material and sparks ideas for future shots with toy scenes and family life the aim is to improve animal and pet photography skills and storytelling through themed series
At Fort Devens on February 26 an official order forbade regular army soldiers from using abusive language in the presence of selective service men. The directive targets those meeting trains, processing selectees, and supervising them, citing complaints and a need for proper leadership and discipline during the training period.
Marlboro rehearsals proceed for a concert titled Music from Many Lands to be presented by the Unitarian Choir in the church vestry under the direction of Mrs Jean Wood Lynch. The schedule includes a monthly meeting of the Unitarian Ladies Alliance and a supper before the performance.
A town meeting committee reviews proposed additions to Acton High School to inform voters. Plans include two-story east and west additions adding showers, lockers, a nurse’s room, and a typewriting room with space for manual arts and sewing, at an estimated cost of about 19,500 dollars. Financing contemplates a 16 year note of 1,000 dollars annually and a 3,500 dollar annual appropriation.
The plan would increase yearly payments by 500 dollars over prior levels, with high school bond payments set at 4000 dollars annually until 1941, then reduced to 1000 dollars per year until retirement in 1945. This increase aims to offset future rises in school population for several years.
Maynard and Stow residents are urged to donate fifty dollars to The Salvation Army to support its 12 month work. Campaign treasurer Harold J. Morgan of Maynard Trust Co. receives contributions as Warren A. Wommy chairs the sponsoring committee. Local clergy and volunteers met Feb. 20 at the West Concord Howard Johnson for the conference.
Members of the Pomona Grange will meet tonight at the Odd Fellows hall with Master John Matheson presiding. A regular business meeting will be conducted. The event originally planned for this date is moved to March 26. Granges in Northboro will also convene with participation from local members planning to attend.
A fragmented recipe note describes placing crackers and nut meats in a small bag with a paper bag, tying and crushing. It mentions pairing foods with tomatoes and peppers and outlines a lamb roast method with two cups of something and sugar, cooking gently to create a syrupy glaze.
The Anchor and Glee Club of the Charities A. We Lodge A. F. & A. M. will present their annual concert in the high school auditorium on Wednesday evening, April 9. Guest artist Miss Zaruhis Massian returns with new repertoire, after appearing as soloist at Tremont Table Boston.
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