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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment shows pricing and measurement notes for a newspaper insertion with illegible terms and stray characters. No clear names, dates, or items are readable beyond a per inch rate and partial words.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a local note or notice from Gr an Nee Sts, with unclear specifics. The readable bits suggest a brief item possibly about a community event or announcement, but essential details are missing to confirm names, dates, or actions.
An Ohio River flood narrative lauds Clarence A. Dyke from Cincinnati and Louisville Mayor Miller for directing rescue work among stricken refugees. Both men are praised for skill and success, with ceremonies noting their contributions to university and civic leadership.
Fragmentary remarks describe intensified American propaganda campaigns aimed at spreading hate and discontent against the existing order. Critics urge vigilance against distortion and falsehoods while debating censorship and protection of free expression.
A terse aphorism warns that ongoing vigilance is essential to preserve freedom, underscoring a duty to monitor threats and safeguard democratic rights for all citizens.
Dr Evans of the U S Department of Agriculture reports successful crosses of Galoway cows with the yak, yielding cattle that tolerate Alaska like regions while keeping strong meat and milk traits. A Brahman cross aims at hot dry Southwest farming, resisting tick infections. researchers call it a form of rapid adaptation akin to evolution.
The article explains that days length vary in perceived daylight though actual length is constant. It notes winter’s start and the reversal toward more daylight, mentioning Eskimo regions with little daylight and Santa Claus lore, and states daylight gradually increases toward summer’s 24 hours.
Professor Hazel Hauck explains spinach contains oxalic acid that hinders calcium absorption compared with milk. The note suggests children prefer Santa Claus over spinach, and the issue explains why youngsters often avoid spinach due to its taste and the digestion effect.
The Ringlings have regained legal control of their circus holdings and will continue the show under the Ringling name guiding operations and performances nationwide.
The season to date shows many hunters killed and wounded, marking a successful period for deer hunting within the state.
The educated are defined by continued reading after graduation. This practice counters biased history learned in school and fosters ongoing learning and critical thinking.
The piece notes 1938 starts well with longer days and soon the spring season. It expresses optimistic mood with lighthearted comparisons to sparrows and pussy willows and a sense of renewed daily life.
A humorous note about attempting to fit two cars in a space meant for lawn mowers garden tops folding chairs and similar items highlighting the impracticality and common misjudgment of garage storage.
The National Underwriters announce a plan by 38 companies to give a 15 percent annual premium reduction to motorists with a year of no claims. The program aims to cut accidents by rewarding careful driving and may become effective in many states next February.
The piece reviews ghost writing in sports journalism, noting unknown authorship on books, letters, and articles. Christy Walsh quits syndicating sports prose, raising fear others will fill the gap with uncredited work by famous names. It ends with a caution about readers trusting race and sports predictions despite widespread deception.
The piece notes ongoing work stoppages and labor tensions as court actions tied to the Wagner case delay formal settlements. It highlights how legal limbo affects negotiations between unions and employers and the broader impact on production timelines.
A thoughtful line on political conflict: if one side is right and wise while the other is wrong and foolish, and both are guided by great men, then foolishness and error appear to dominate despite the leaders’ stature.
Miss Margaret Hansen registered nurse at Winthrop Hospital spent the weekend in Concord with her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Hansen. Mrs Robert White of Hyde Park was a guest of Mrs E Burgess Dickey last Sunday. Intensive dates January 17 to January 22. West Concord can be relied upon to help the campaign succeed.
All good citizens are urged to view the campaign as a privilege not a burden. Citizens are encouraged to give freely and feel glad and proud to help a worthy cause.
In 1987 Emerson Hospital reported 233 patients from West Concord. The town’s population was about 2,681 in 1935, giving roughly one patient for every 111 residents.
General Chairman Shawn stresses not only raising the irreducible $8000 minimum to keep the hospital at full strength and efficient but also increasing the number of contributors.
A call goes out to local volunteers to assist a humane cause with messenger duties. The list includes Mrs. Paul H. Barnes, Mrs. Leonard V. Benson, Mrs. Fred T. Boyd, Mrs. Winslow J. Damon, Mrs. Irving S. Duran, and others among the signups.
The text emphasizes the essential role of hospitals health agencies and youth services as the life blood of a community, arguing no one would envision living without these institutions and services that sustain public safety health and vitality.
A special sticker will be handed to all contributors and urged to be displayed at homes or businesses as part of a hospital fundraising campaign.
The notice urges readers to open their hearts and pockets to support the Emerson Hospital Fund, emphasizing gratitude for being in the giving role rather than the receiving one.
Concord notices the death of Fred W. Gale of West Concord on Sunday January 9 after a five year illness following the amputation of a leg. Born January 8 1863 in Charlestown he worked at the Concord Reformatory from 1895 to 1935. He married A Nellie Tufts in 1889 who died 1915. they had two children Gardiner and Margaret. He remarried Anna Snow Hall twelve years ago and is survived by grandchildren Dana and Rick Wetherbee. He held roles in the Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows and Royal Arcanum. Burial was at Sleepy Hollow. funeral January 12 at 2 PM.
Frances Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Wills A Hall of Hospital Road is a Tufts College sophomore and holds multiple offices. She is secretary treasurer of the Student Council treasurer of the All Around Club and active in the History Club. She belongs to Chi Omega and holds a full tuition Trustee Scholarship awarded by Tufts trustees.
Howe High School of Billerica defeated Acton High School 20 to 9 in the second team game, while the first team led briefly but the visitors surged ahead and finished 15 to 6 in the final period. Bent and Oliveri led Howe scorers as Acton players showed promise despite the loss.
Maynard fans will see the Tarmo Girls host Gardner Intos Five on Parker Street Hall next Wednesday under boys rules. Coach Oliva Warila leads a local lineup including Sylvia Nyholm and Johanna Aho as dancing follows with the Rhythm Makers.
Mr and Mrs Charles Allen of Coolidge Road announce a trailer trip to Miami Florida with their two children and a maid. They will tour along the Gulf Coast and expect to be away a month or more.
A column discussing how to handle teen independence and risk at home. It weighs letting Bill roam versus setting limits, and suggests engaging with peers and parents to build a mutual approach. It urges parental involvement, school connection, and shared rules to curb risky behavior.
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