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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1943
Page
6
Instructions describe a family relay style seed game with seeds as projectiles. Players snap seeds into circles, attempt distance throws, soap seed targets, and a frog derby. Guests hide seeds, collect and present to a fortune teller chart for playful readings.
Ledger Syndicate urges women to save money for defense stamps and bonds, reuse garments, learn thrift recipes, and boost morale during wartime. It promotes choosing light or dark cosmetics by time of day and calls for cheerful sacrifice from housewives and workers alike.
In Acton, 8th grade civics students raised concerns to the town selectmen about grade crossings on Wethernee Road and Brooks Street. The NY Central Railroad declined extra protection due to light traffic, though two roads serve school buses and Acton Center access, and residents demand concrete safety measures at crossings lacking signals or a warning tender.
Sudbury residents hear that John Pete Reed, a summer resident on Candy Hill and nephew of Mrs Charles H Way, received a citation for outstanding service and bravery during a convoy under air and submarine attack.
Mrs and Mrs Arthur McKelvie of South Acton announce the birth of a son on June 25 at Emergon Hospital. Lieut Theodore Ehrhardt former principal of West Acton school is reported killed in action with the U S Army. Ehrhardt, beloved by pupils and parents, was granted leave of absence by the school committee when he enlisted last year.
City on seven hills Newton Massachusetts is described as a city on seven hills, likened to ancient Rome in a comparative note.
Boston officials announced that emergency vehicles must display Civilian Defense pennants during air raid tests and real attacks. The pennants replace stickers to ensure easy visibility, with issuance limited to essential civilian or military personnel, doctors, clergy, and key officials, while reporters receive temporary use during coverage.
The Board of Assessors announces the 1948 tax rate will be 28 dollars per thousand and one dollar per thousand from last year’s assessment.
Rainy Monday hinders schedules in Sudbury as officials adjust appointments and related activities. Unclear details reference multiple changes and disrupted plans amid wet conditions.
Elizabeth Fender and James Tolman were married June 24 at the First Universalist Church in Concord. The bride, a Brimmer graduate and Skidmore alumna, now resides at 3 Academy Lane, Concord, while Tolman, a Phillips Academy and medical corps member, recently on furlough from Camp Pickett, Virginia.
Morning funeral services were held for James D. at the residence of Mrs. Harkness in Lynn. The arrangement included a requiem mass at 8 o clock and a brief ceremony for mourners gathered at the home.
The article notes Joe Gleason serving from Newport after navy service overseas and his return from a construction job. It mentions Mrs Carline B Smith and Sudbury residents as blue donors at a Marlboro Armory meeting July 6 to 10. Post Road South Sudbury resident is home after a brief New Hampshire vacation.
Mr and Mrs Arthur McKelvie of South Acton announce the birth of a son born June 25 at the Merson Hospital. Mr and Mrs Rodney Akers of Mer residents celebrate their wedding anniversary. Mrs Akers is the former Ruth Flint of West Concord.
A Sudbury based company presented a barometer and thermometer as a token of remembrance to Captain Claris after the Sudbury Guard members learned of his move to Deep Maine. The gesture conveyed best wishes from the townspeople.
The clipped items record several residents planning trips to Rockport and South Street for a week long break, with mentions of Mrs Wiles opening a bridge event for St. Michael’s benefit and various families returning to Vermont for visits. It notes a community dance and fundraising seeds used to send money through church services at Christmas.
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