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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1940
Page
2
The notice lists legal advertising rates per inch for 1st and subsequent insertions, published weekly on Wednesdays. Subscriptions run for one year at $1.60, with six month and single copy pricing also indicated.
In a fragmented note a person named Wier is linked to Lita and a seed story involving a gang and a person nicknamed Nig. The text is incomplete but suggests an incident or accusation with names tied to a local event.
Radio group discussions promote candor and balance, presenting multiple sides on complex issues. The piece notes Americans face vast war and geopolitical questions, urging informed judicial thinking as essential, with reference to Europe and the Pacific and the need for thoughtful public opinion.
Behind the scenes of Gone with the Wind, Harold Fenton and Lee Zavitz oversaw a dramatic Atlanta base burning on twenty acres. They used 1200 extras and 10,000 spectators as fire and water jets produced towering flames up to 200 feet, with Gable and Leigh entering as the blaze raged under searchlights.
Francis Gray notes Enterprise Weeklies cooperation helped improve public understanding of resources and services from 175 hospital health and social agencies in Greater Boston. He singles out chairmen Pliny Jewell Jr and Walter Taft Jr for leadership in Concord and Bedford campaigns.
Acton residents Mr. and Mrs. Ivar Larsen of Carlisle announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Trelen Brita Larsen to Dr. Sence Taylor of Acton. Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Taylor of Concord Road, is a Tufts graduate and dentist practicing in Lexington. No wedding date set. Also noted, Miss Lillian Bulette's health improves after a recent operation at St Joseph's hospital Lowell and Newtowne readers report better health.
The Middlesex County Extension Service continues its popular program for homemakers with the second Food Preparation Class at the Acton Center Church on March 1 at 7 45 p m.
Maynard hockey team led 5-0 after a strong first period but faltered in a 5-4 overtime loss to Fitchburg Maroons in the New England A A U championships at the Springfield Auditorium. Woodside solid in goal, Sinewski scored twice late, Osmo Jokisaari and Besco praised for defense, with Maynard’s Hue and Aho contributing early.
Street department clears highways after a Monday Tuesday snowstorm. Supt William Kazakug leads a 50 man crew with extra plows and tractors, clearing Medways and surrounding roads despite lighter intensity than the Valentine Day blizzard.
Miss Eleanor Winters Home Demonstration Agent will lead the session on salads and salad dressings. This is the third and final talk in the series, with Mrs Elwin Hollowell serving as the local organizer.
Acton registrars completed three sessions at South School and First House listing residents. Frances Bean and Thelma Boatman headlined new registrations. among names added are Dewey F. and Pauline Casassa, Hartwell, Nollowell, Hopkins, Lahue, Loca tel, Marble, Miller, Nardone, Oikemus, Seacrist, Tolwan, Waste, Wendt, Whittier, Wheuley, and many more across Precincts One Two Three.
A fragment lists numerous individuals with street addresses including Central Street Arlington Street Church Street Beverly and Summers Street. Names include Michael King Harold F Reed John Reed Jeanette Rifford Phyllis Webb Barbara Jenks and others. The document appears as an archival resident register excerpt.
F A Pierce longtime resident of Acton died on Washington's Birthday at his home in his 90th year. He came here from Arlington where he was in business for years and lived with his daughter Miss Isabel Pierce, his sole surviving relative. Funeral services were held at Saville Kimball Chapel in Arlington on Saturday February 24 with burial in Arlington.
A truck operator found a stray calf roaming Route 2 last week and took the animal to Pennerell after failing to locate an owner in the neighborhood. Police were notified and continued efforts to identify the owner at a late hour.
In spite of a storm the Acton Men's Club met at the Woman's Clubhouse for its monthly gathering. An oyster supper followed the meeting and members debated a town warrant article on accepting a gifted tract between the firehouse and Mrs George Noyes home to extend the town Common. James E Kinsley notes the land abutting the highway should be kept as part of the Common. Members praised his civic effort.
A garbled line references Epicurus and notions of desire and contentment. The legible fragments discuss striving and possession, hinting at a theme of human happiness as a moral focus.
A fragmentary OCR line mentions shoes and beginnings but lacks clear facts. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or events are readable.
Maynard and surrounding towns held an eighty day social dance at Parker Street Hall for the Finland Relief Fund last Saturday. Proceeds totaled 680 dollars sent to the Ambassador for Finland in Washington DC. Dozens donated including chickens, eggs, pork, fowl, a calf, fertilizer, potatoes, and clothing. the committee thanks all contributors and attendees for a successful event.
Sudbury residents anticipate a close contest as Kenneth J. Campbell withdraws leaving John C. Hall and Ralph Hawes as the remaining candidates. The Howland Haton school committee race receives less excitement though Haton’s long residence and Hawes’ board work are noted. Community praise goes to Highway Surveyor Hunter and Chief Hall for parking and police efforts during a dance night, with civic ties highlighted by local visits and weekend guests.
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