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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1941
Page
8
Special to The Paper reports in Boston on July 23 that Charles Wilson and B. Connors were involved in a matter tied to hub highway developments and surrounding discussions.
A proposed measure to raise 10 million dollars for highway relief faced opposition. Hero B. Lundgren urged delaying until more funds are allocated for roads. A Senate vote today signaled the bond issue may not be enacted, with talk of a voter petition to boost the tax. Progress hinges on the two thirds requirement.
Mr and Mrs Wilfred Swift of Drury, formerly of this city, announce the birth of a daughter born on July 20. Mrs Swift is formerly Nellie Brown. The couple previously resided at 20 Stev-
Miss Mary EB Sheehan in the town treasurer’s office and Rev George F Mulcahy of St Bernard’s parish are on their annual two week vacations. Mrs Josep W Santora and children vacation at Golden Arrow Camp Tyngsboro. Local men competed in rifle and pistol events at Reading and Wakefield last weekend. Mrs William Faversham took part in a golf tournament in Manchester. Draft Board 54 to assign two more youths to Selective Service on August 1 in Boston.
Wartime shifts bring Jersey and Guernsey stock to the United States. The article notes imports of thoroughbred horses and dairy cattle, including Holsteins, Ayreshires, and brown Swiss, boosting U S cattle and milk production while Britain receives aid. It mentions Icelandic marines and U S strategic debates as context.
Berlin Miss Isabelle Shattuck and Carroll R Wheeler with two children Nicky and Joan have returned home from a vacation spent at Falmouth. The Board of Trade will sponsor a Band concert tomorrow night at Sawyer's Field. Worcester Brass Band directed by Harold Hill will perform. A novelty program includes The Midway with usual attractions and refreshments run by Raymond W Cole.
Quotation notes two methods to pay debt: raise income by industry and cut spending by thrift, attributed to Carlyle.
P and T promote a famous 2 in 1 mattress advertised as having two large air conditioned inner spring units for lasting comfort. They claim the mattress is guaranteed for 10 years due to low prices for quick turnover, while competitors offer a 20 year guarantee at $49.50.
An official ceremony last Friday marked the start of Bedford’s Laurence G. Hancock Airport project. DeMattio Construction of Boston will clear 501 acres in 126 working days with steam shovels, tractors, trucks and rollers. Warren Brothers will pave. completion is targeted for November 1. The airport, named for Globe reporter Laurence Hancock, aims to boost local business and federal project activity amid regional rail and highway plans. Notable attendees included Governor Saltonstall, Col. Vernon L. Burge, Crocker Snow, Chandler Hovey, Hermon McDonald, and Russell Gerould.
Berlin LaWrence W Crossman son of Mrs Douglas Crossman at Berlin Center celebrated his fourth birthday with a party Sunday July 20. Attendees included Mrs William Alden and children Patricia and Billie Mrs Arthur Kiley and children Janet and Richard Mrs Robert Crossman and son Robert all of Clinton Mr and Mrs Harold Jillson and sons Harold and Jenness of Northboro Christine Wheels Mabel Green Marjorie Green Betty Green Douglas Crossman Francis Crossman Miss Rhoda Stone and Mr and Mrs Jenness Stone all of Berlin.
The McGrath family extends sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kind sympathy during bereavement and for flowers and spiritual pouquets. Signed by Mr and Mrs P A McGrath and William McGrath.
A fragment notes mounting calls from British voices to America, mentioning Prime Minister Churchill and the White House as a possible response or silencing point for men mobilization. The text hints at wartime rhetoric urging American action and solidarity.
A meeting of 73 residents and Acton civnan defense members in Acton town hall elected an executive committee led by W Burton Harvey. Dr C L Clark outlined sub committees and a master duty chart. Future meetings will be held by sub committees under their own chairs. The executive committee includes Harvey, Clark, Frank T Holland, and Helen Kl Kimball.
Acton Center residents vote 2 to 1 in a joint meeting of the school committee and board of selectmen to elect Acton-Robert Hall of Main Street to the school committee. Hall succeeds Mrs. Leland Howe of West Acton who resigned recently. Richard Lowden of South Acton was elected chairman of the board. Hall is scout master and chairs the high school building commission overseeing new additions.
The message outlines a weekly pi alive collections drive sponsored by the public safety group led by General Chairman Clara Sawyer. It lists several chairmen and volunteers expected to assist with collection logistics and transportation to authorities for a release program.
Fragmentary report notes suspension of a meeting on the third Wednesday and mentions a party near the end. Reads oddly with names such as Miss Latiné and Gareea Piphewied and incomplete three month arrangements.
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