Advertising Rates Listing From The Paper
Classified pricing shows 75c per inch for first insertion and 50c per inch for subsequent insertions. A per acre rate appears listed as 266 8 ee and 61.80 ic a 104, though details are unclear in the fragment.
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1941
Page
2
Classified pricing shows 75c per inch for first insertion and 50c per inch for subsequent insertions. A per acre rate appears listed as 266 8 ee and 61.80 ic a 104, though details are unclear in the fragment.
A report recounts excessive rain washing away crops and threatening yields while prior droughts or floods damaged fields. Farmers face aridity and inconsistent rains. The passage notes crop harm from too much moisture and fear of drowning crops, reflecting ongoing weather volatility.
A fragmentary health column discusses blood chemistry and beauty. It hints at how complexion may reflect health and warns about rumors impacting a young woman’s reputation. The text is garbled and reads as a cautionary social health note.
The article outlines the seventieth annual Natick Scout camp season set to begin July 6 with executive director and field staff guiding activities. It highlights Rob Langton, Leonard Chase, Arthur Ross, and others involved in kitchen, safety, and program duties, and notes registration, visit availability, and Route 85 access from Hudson.
A fragment hints at plans tied to Miami involving a professional figure or event. The readable text is incomplete, but suggests activities or proposals related to professional sports or enterprise in Miami. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
Joseph Baker 38, Coast Guardsman at Boston Custom House, drowned when his canoe overturned on Lake Boon while he and Edward Nightingale 10 searched for relief from heat. Jesse Waugh Cambridge 14 rescued the Nightingale boy. John Logan Somerville 24 and William Poole Lincoln 31 aided recovery. Baker pronounced dead. accidental drowning.
Dr Gifford champions a plan to offer five acre homesteads tax free with basic crops fruit trees beehives chickens and pigs plus water wells and firewood. He estimates costs of land equipment and stock around 2500 with 200000000 revolving funds to enable long term small loan payments. One in twelve participants could succeed and achieve debt free property.
The National Latent Council warns of a record Fourth of July traffic toll due to defense boom and army camp travel. It urges motorists and pedestrians to take it easy and avoid the casualty column as celebrations draw crowds and pocketbooks grow.
A third blast rattled the Carpent Cyan mill in Nevins on a May night at 6 55 PM. Powder in the wheel mill exploded, causing a small fire but no injuries as nearby residents heard the blast for miles. Police and fire units responded. damages were under $500. The site had suffered two prior explosions since February 27, including a fatal incident.
Thursday evening the Sewing Circle of Evangelical church will meet with Mrs Thorn as hostess. Earlier the Young People's Society of the Swedish Congregational Church in Malden visited the local church and presented a program.
Mr and Mrs Rodney Akers formerly of White River Junction Vermont observed their second anniversary on Monday June Akers and Ruth Flint were in Crescent on OW where both were silent at the MacRee Laing nuptials in West Acton on Saturday noon.
Mrs Bigig B Howe, town clerk, notes former Hope Virginia Nichols is on an annual two week vacation. During her absence Mrs Joe Lawrence will substitute at the town office.
A brief item notes that D. Tombance, 16, was on vacation last week at Sebago Lake in Maine. No further details provided about safety or status.
The Newtons marked the 19th anniversary of their marriage last Saturday. The couple, residents of Lincoln, were celebrated in a quiet family gathering with friends and relatives in attendance.
Fragment mentions Riverett Thorpe renting a new home on Lar tree t ator and Bernal with a mention of two paths. It also references Mr Megin athletic coach at Concord high school.
Herronville defeated East Quarter 5-1 at Smerson Playground in a two league game. Thursday evening pitcher Bill O'Neil led the winners while young Joey Dee pitched for East Quarter.
Miss Pauline Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie C. Sernon Fitchburg turnpikers, completes her studies at Stoneleigh College.
Miss Josephine Helen Roy of Wilmington resigns from her residence position at Mr and Mrs Hawks Musketaquid Road to wed Joseph Leon Odilon Pajéin of 8 Cottage Street West Concord this coming weekend.
Mrs Mary G Castle and family of 13 Lowell Road have left October with the month of July on the Cape. Selectman and Mrs wee A Buttrick and family are the month of July at West yer mouth on the Cape.
Marriage intentions have been filed for Miss Barbara Dempsey of Lexington and Mr Arthur Anderson of Bedford Street. The wedding is planned for July 12.
Congressional leaders urge immediate action on deferment policy for men who reach 28 on or before July 1 1944. The rule could discharge those aged 28 or older unless Congress passes the proposed age provision retroactively effective July 1 1941. Agencies are to inform selective service and prepare for possible induction if postponement fails.
A display of fireworks will be shown at Marlboro Country tomorrow night after dark. The show will be visible from the top of the hill on the first fairway and can be seen from the Club House or Concord Road.
Sandusky report notes taxi service challenges as L. E. K. company operator struggles to recruit and deploy drivers. Army service personnel are reportedly being taken on faster than the operator can recruit and train them, hindering ordinary taxicab operations.
The Massachusetts State House discusses redrawing districts after the latest census shows 14 needed in Congress. The special committee weighs solidifying the Casey district and that of Congressman Peter G. Holmes of Worcester. Clinton’s inclusion remains undecided.
Robert Goodale representing pariner and Pierce Pémards won the annual member guest four ball golf tournament at Weston Golf Club over the weekend.
In July morning services at Trinity Episcopal Church begin at 9 30 and will be delivered by the Rev Harold Thorton Handley rector of the Church of Our Redeemer Lexington.
Mr and Mrs Joseph M Blein Rann announce the birth of a son on July 21 at Emerson Hospital Woncord. Young Republicans plan their annual lightsail down Boston Harbor on July 19 as a social event.
Sunday services and Sunday School times are listed with Wednesday evening testimonial meetings and a reading room in an Oreek building. The notice cites lesson sermons from the Boston Mother Church and references Isaiah and other Bible passages as part of the readings in the First Church of Christ Scientist Concord.
Mrs Christian A Martinson and her children Henry O Martinson and Mrs Maxwell Lawrence visited Lieutenant John Martinson, formerly of Concord, now a pilot with Eastern Air Lines on the Miami to New York run last week.
Concord Red Cross Nursing Service reports several measles cases among the town's younger children in a local health update.
Mrs. Bisie B. Rose town clerk presents a land acquisition proposal for a proposed airport including parcels in Concord Lincoln and Redford. The plans focus on the land needed and the next steps for municipal action.
Ouhnee Times reports firefighter W Deny of Commonwealth Avenue will be on two weeks vacation, with Tommy Tom Beno stepping in as substitute during his absence.
The item notes Mr and Mrs John J Fallon of Rite mn have ties to Wisconsin, identifying the Fallon family as connected to that state.
Shuahler of Mr and Mrs Beniemin Ingham lm street shows improvement at Emerson Hospital following her recent appendectomy.
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