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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1940
Page
2
Editor Malden St Concord Mass lists advertising rates 76c per inch for Mrs 2nd insertion 260 per inch weekly Wednesday publication and 1 year subscription 1.50. Readers see pricing and schedule in the weekly issue.
The passage rails against rigid modern life and celebrates home-loving individuals who keep a restless spirit. It argues that true home and travel exist in the heart, not just in places, urging a balance between duty and personal joy, and appreciating a quiet, Adventurous nature grounded in home.
A letter praising town meetings, urging lower taxes and responsible citizenship, discusses rent burdens and municipal finance. It notes Harriman Court and Maynard as backdrops, lauds American Legion activities, and promotes civic participation at the July 26 meeting.
A scrambled text fragment mentions symbolic pairing and blessing in the homes of men and women in Pennsylvania with unclear context and references to Govertio. The legibility is too low to extract a clear event or individuals.
Brest J Chisholm of Medford announces he will seek the Republican nomination for County Commissioner in Middlesex County. He cites business experience and a belief in restraint of county expenses to improve living standards and sustain defense programs, urging trained business leaders over political veterans.
The Sudbury Reading Club held meetings with members sewing garments for the Red Cross. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George H. Gohike, Frank C. Perkins, Mrs. Robert Richards, Mrs. George J. Raymond, Mrs. Henry E. Eaton, Miss Barbara Maynard, and Charles H. Day at Park Street Congregational Church in Gardner. John Winship, son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Winship, is recovering at Harvard Camp Center Harbor New Hampshire.
A concise aphorism emphasizes that capability exists but direction is missing. The quote contrasts talent with motivation, suggesting purpose drives action more than skill alone.
Fragmentary report notes a Tremont group hosting spirited alley matches. Mentions Phil, Francis, Tomi Seren, and Chet in some match contexts. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
The Acton regular meeting of the Acton Garden Club was held at the Acton Women's Clinic House on Thursday afternoon. Reports noted a contribution by the club, with plans for a future event discussed and a decision pending on timing. Mrs Durkee was scheduled to read a paper on Wild Flowers and Mrs Poor to speak at next gathering hosted by Mrs Blinchara and family.
West Concord The Crusaders of West Concord defeated Roslindale 9 to 3 last Saturday afternoon at the Crusaders grounds in their third straight win over the in towners. Wally Johanson pitched a strong game allowing six hits and fanning 12 with two batters walked. Bud Harmon led the offense with two hits, while Hoth Johanson and Herby Blodgett added doubles.
In Marlboro last Friday night the Otis M. Whitney Club beat Clinton Goullis Servicers 10 to 1 in an opener of the state semi pro tournament. Johnson allowed six hits seven strikeouts over seven innings and led offensively with timely hits as Mantary and Meany contributed for the home team.
An advertiser in Japan claims a necktie design elevates the wearer's character, presenting the neckwear as a refined symbol of nobility and elegance. The note emphasizes national progress in advertising approaches worldwide.
Acton Grange schedules a Friday evening session at 8 at Mrs Macrion Harris home to decide a new August meeting date. Members are urged to attend as plans include presenting a musical program for Weston Grange in Weston on August 18, with rehearsals at Mrs John Newtowne Road under Miss Helet Petterson.
Sunday services begin at 10 45 with Sunday School at 10 46. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 45 p m Reading Room hours 2 to 5 weekdays and holidays. Life is the lesson subject for the Church of Christ Scientist reading the Golden Text from John 3.
Members of Maynard Grange enjoyed a social at Lake Boon featuring swimming, land games with three teams red white and blue led by Henry Mariano and others. Prizes were awarded to the white team. A musical interlude followed with Douglas in the Lonesome Cowboy songs and guitar, ending with a sunset outlook for the next Grange meeting on July 24.
A long draft roster of probable selectmen nominees is read at a recent meeting. Names include Adams, Baggesen, Ballou, Reed, Brigham, Brooks, Doyle, Fish, Foote, Derby, Dow, Doyle, Dye, Flint, Fradd, Garfield, Gray, Harris, Hollis, Johnson, Kidder, King, Knowles, Lamson, Loftus, Loring, Macone, McCarthy, Moore, Morgan, Parsons, Pratt, Renaut, Richardson, Smith, Sullivan, Tobin, Walker, Wheeler, White, Williams and many others with addresses in Lexington Concord and nearby towns.
The American Legion Auxiliary met in the G.A.R. hall on July 12 for its regular session. Advertising Pays was noted in the record and Mividenil appeared as part of the reported items.
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