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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1922
Page
4
A fragmented notice references a Saline meeting matter at the Post Office Fort Adder under the Act of 1879. The readable fragments suggest a local civic or postal proceeding with dated constitutional context.
The Agriculture Department experiments with various gases to destroy pests and nuisance animals including rats and birds. Tests note potential dangers to humans and non-target wildlife, warning gas weapons could harm beneficial species and similar措 use in warfare raises ethical concerns.
A string of jokes and wry observations about politics, manners, and everyday life. The bits mention broad mindedness versus narrow views, a supposed autonomous car device, a railroad mishap with an amused elderly woman, and quips about audience reactions and liberty. Additional pieces joke about lectures, skeletons in a doctor’s office, and curiosity in a timber yard.
A group from Concord completed a year at Wentworth Institute Boston receiving certificates for courses in art and engineering trades. Charles H. Waitt of West Acton finished the two year Steam and Electric Plant Practice diploma this week. Kenneth C. Momsen completed the year course. both men are Concord area graduates awaiting further details.
Miss Mildred M Thurston and Mr W Osborne were united in marriage at the home of Mrs George MacCallum with Rev Alfred W Stona Thew officiating. The bride wore white with veil and carried white roses. Bridesmaid wore orchid georgette with a bouquet of sweet peas. The couple received many gifts and planned a honeymoon in Lewiston Maine.
Evelyn Ruble of Milford training at a local hospital enjoyed a surprise home gathering on Shirley Street Saturday evening. Friends arrived for games and dancing after refreshments, ending around 11 46 with all saying they had a most enjoyable time.
Children of Grange members will be guests at Friday's program. Preparations are under way for the Grange picnic on Wednesday July 19 inviting members families and friends. Location for the picnic will be decided at the Friday meeting.
A Northboro resident receives offers up to $30 for a once low value yellow hound. A late night incident in Rogie revealed the hound’s loyalty and intelligence, increasing its perceived worth to the owner who insists the dog stays with him.
Charles Blanchard of Baltimore visits his two sisters Mrs Emery Whitcomb and Mrs Chas Dudley. B D Hall and family plan weekend trip to Five Islands Maine. Mrs Lund and two children spent the Fourth in Worcester. EB Montague and H S Judkins Jr on ten day vacation. Miss Grace Sylvester left for France for the summer. Rev Russell May of Acton Centre to preach at Baptist church next Sunday. Miss Marjory Stearns at John Greer’s in Pepperell and will work at Miss Buck's store in Concord. Albert Crowley of Maynard ill with measles at grandparents home. Jerry Sullivan returns from England. Rhea Spinney new Ford touring car. Mr and Mrs C G Durkee and Miss Mary Whitcomb back from Amenburg. West Acton Junior Athletic association hall nine plans lawn party and dance July 26 with Newell's Orchestra. A Stanley Hall and wife expected from St Petersburg Florida. Junior C E R enjoyed a pleasant after many one picnic supper at W Wednesday last week. thanks to auto owners including the pastor for transport to pond. For sale a pair of bay horses 3000 lbs and a black horse 1500 lbs C H Yap Little tel 6-14. For sale one three burner Now Perfection stove good condition price 12 L EB sent South Acton Mass tel 29-15 W. Oe ae.
Indications show a state and national campaign looming as papers circulate for district attorney Ralph Smith clerk of the court and others. Aug 4 is the filing deadline for primary nomination papers and Aug 8 is the final day to file with the Commonwealth. town committees will be chosen and new blood expected on party panels.
Maynard lists 77 guarantors for the coming Chautauqua season the largest tally since the event began here. The rolling roster remains open for new supporters including prominent residents such as William Naylor George B Elson H R Young and Amory Maynard among many others. Scouts Girl Scout groups and local clubs are also named among contributors and organizers in the public notice.
Civil War veteran and former Isaac Davis Post GAR member A B Holt marked his 83rd birthday Friday at his Summer Street home. Friends and neighbors visited throughout the day to honor the grand old veteran who witnessed GAR posts fade with war-era members. Holt, a Maynard plumber for 40 years, moved to Acton in 1872 and remains active in patriotic affairs while enjoying his remaining faculties.
Mystery remains over a fishing tale told by crew member Sheridan aboard a Swampscott party boat. Passengers Charles James Cleary Fred Benoit Johnson Josephine Frank Lesage and Arthur Jeffries were aboard during the voyage.
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