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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1939
Page
4
A partial notice from Concord Enterprise outlines advertising rates onwealth avenue and general scales. The document lists prices per inch for first and subsequent insertions and notes weekly publication on Thursdays.
The article envisions rapid transport advances shaving continents through air travel. It cites earlier leaps from oar to sail to steam and foresees weekly airmail service from Montreal to Southampton and a Long Island ferryflyer era, with flying boats becoming common within a year.
Dr Walter M Boothby and ship's surgeon Dr Richmond on a 30 day West Indies cruise report oxygen inhalation via a nos trile cure sea sickness in three of four cases. Faster recovery could boost ocean travel and inspire further preventive trials.
An agronomy head at Kansas State College reports weed growth and rains curb dust bowls. With prudent farming, the big dusters should not recur. The piece argues for understanding weeds and patience in agriculture.
An editorial argues pedestrians have equal rights on roads with no sidewalks. It notes drivers are blamed in collisions even when cautious and headlights work, urging pedestrians to carry lights and walk facing traffic to improve safety. The piece also contains a joke about an unmarried insurance policy.
The New England section of the International Municipal Signal Association reports after the September hurricane that improper shade tree planting near sidewalks damaged fire alarm lines and limited root growth, weakening wind resistance. Massachusetts acts to curb such planting and the Massachusetts Forest and Park Association promotes guidance and a book on proper tree planting.
Rehearsals underway for Dress Rehearsal a two act farce comedy to be staged February 2 and 3 in Stow town hall under Stow Grange with the Amateur Theatre Guild of Boston directing Miss ree. Bi g cast and full chorus rehearsals scheduled this afternoon and evening. Local committee chairmen listed including Arthur Dwinell general and others handling talent tickets house-to-house publicity and advertising.
The Legislature study panel recommends a $36,200 flood control package for nearby communities though Hudson receives no share. Proposals include $7,644,100 nationally, plus district amounts for Concord $21,000 Maynard $15,000 and other towns. Berlin would spend $200 for river tributary tree removal.
Fran Ritchie and his Starlight Orchestra, an act that drew a popular crowd here months ago, are booked for a return engagement at Marlboro Armory this coming Saturday night January 28. The eleven-piece group, organized in 1984, plays collegiate style dance music and includes a skilled dancer-director who performs nightly with the band.
Concord Ice Company workers at the Acton plant threatened trouble after lunch, seeking pay increases. Officers Willett and Braman, aided by Chief Foley and state police, persuaded the temp workers to return to duty. No injuries or damage occurred and tensions eased after prompt police response.
Marlboro Walter Maskousky of 13 Forest Street Maynard pleaded not guilty in district court yesterday before Judge James M Hurley to charges of manslaughter and operating a motor vehicle so as to endanger lives and safety. The court found Maskousky not guilty and discharged him on both complaints lodged by Hudson police. Maskousky was the operator of a car which struck and killed William MacWilliams of Hudson on lower Main Street in that town on Monday afternoon January 16.
Sudbury Legion boys beat the Firemen 121 8 to 77 8 in a night of pool cribbage chokers and ping pong. They followed with an oyster supper. Local notes mention road work, electrical duties, illness, a club gathering, and school committee appointments.
Elmer Gowan Jr of Maple Street South Acton won first prize in the older boys group on judging at the Middlesex County 4-H poultry clubs meeting held recently in Concord. Albert R Jenks is listed as an active contractor clearing woodlots for owners of down timber in the Middlesex County Bulletin.
The Acton Garden Club begins a new program February 2 at 2 30 PM in the Acton Women’s Clubhouse with Robert Reid as guest. Reid, a renowned horticulturist, has achieved success growing rare garden plants and flowers at his West Acton home.
A fragment lists individuals including Mr and Mrs Benjamin A King and others such as Mr and Mrs King and Clete, with references to Asaiatingnd Newell and Phillip Lockwood. The text appears as a partial roster for a ball committee with several names and titles.
Malcolm Fullenton and Mrs Clarent are named in company roles alongside Mrs Catherine Co in a brief notice listing involved parties and structuring ownership.
About 60 Acton Young Republicans were entertained Friday at the home of president Henry Engman on Strawberry Hill road. Prizes for bridge and other games were awarded to Mona Servais Wa Stevens Moody Leslie Harris Mrs on Lowden Porter Jenks and Dewey Boatman. Refreshments of ice cake and coffee followed. H Powers, political writer, will be speaker at the club event.
The fragmentary OCR reads as a terse note or snippet mentioning a vow or pledge linked to a group or person identified as agents. No clear names, dates, or events are legible to establish a fuller news item.
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