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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1941
Page
2
A fragmented report notes ongoing discussions around a farmer's case amid public confusion. It highlights efforts to present the issue clearly to the nation and the challenges faced by authorities in communicating the facts.
Hubbard of the Connecticut Manufacturers Association warns that the fever of industrial unrest threatens machines factories and raw materials. He says fires may destroy production and result in loss of life and moral decay for workers and society.
Taxpayers listed including liquor dealers and druggists must file Form 21 and pay the tax by Thursday July 31, 1941. Remittances via money order or certified check payable to the Collector of Internal Revenue should reach the office in Boston or one of many regional offices by the due date. The notice lists multiple city offices and provides delinquency penalties.
Boston July 29 Senators Louis B Connors and Charles W Olson opposed the bill to create a state inspector of magazines and printed matter. The Senate passed a bill moving toward censorship despite criticism that a censor could wield excessive control over publishing.
Local twilight league notes scarce details with unreadable OCR fragments. No clear teams dates or outcomes are discernible from the provided text.
A fragmentary note discusses Remson as a test of ridicule tied to a tee worn by Sticule in a humorous context. The text hints at social critique rather than a full narrative or report.
William MacVicar third officer of the 87994 ton British liner Britannica survived after the ship was sunk 600 miles off Dakar on March 14. He and 25 others reached Brazil in an open lifeboat after a 1 500 mile voyage. The Britannica carried 300 passengers and 100 crew when attacked. 82 survived in MacVicar's boat and 44 were buried at sea. Former passengers and crew provided scattered details as rescuers located more survivors aboard the Cayru and other vessels reached Cadiz and Montevideo.
An army mobile kitchen unit on a practice march from Fort Riley passed out free doughnuts in Topeka Kansas. Captain E H Spackman in charge of the detail finally yielded the recipe sought by housewives naming 300 pounds flour 300 pounds sugar 960 eggs 15 gallons cooking oil and seasonings.
In Des Moines Iowa Dr J W Bailey urges more walking and less riding to extend life. He says most people die young from sitting after heavy meals and a short car ride, advocating walk more and eat less to live longer.
Eight year old Lorraine Zavadil was killed at home near Alexandria Minnesota when she tried to take a gun from her 11 year old brother. The gun discharged striking her in the abdomen.
The sport columnist argues for converting Alumni Field into a public swimming pool to provide a safe cooling spot for children, noting mothers can rest nearby and first aid volunteers could assist. He highlights local athletic facilities and Maynard's strong sports tradition, urging taxpayer support for a useful, cost effective pool.
The local old timers track at Worcester Sunday saw Telay team win the 1000 meter event in 227 seconds earning the new trophy donated by the Co operative Society. Kusti Aromance finished third in the 1000 meter walking race.
A humorous retelling from Edinburgh describes a bombing that damaged a Scotch whisky distillery with no deaths but several injuries. Two million gallons of whisky reportedly spilled as kegs burst, turning the city into a festive scene with soldiers and fire crews adapting to the chaos.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for Senior Sheet Metal Worker, Sheet Metal Worker, and Helper, Sheet Metal Worker at Fort Devens Massachusetts with annual salaries from 1320 to 1860 dollars. Applications must be filed by December 30 1941 at the U S Civil Service District Boston or the Post Office in Ayer Massachusetts.
A compact quotation states that every man is a volume if one knows how to read him, attributed to Channing, emphasizing insight into character.
Brigadier General Edgar C. Erickson states that men registered under the Selective Training and Service Act on July 1 and those drawn by the National Lottery on July 17 will be classified individually by local boards. Each registrant will have an order number guiding classification, with volunteers excepted. The National Lottery serves as a guide to integrate new registrants with those enrolled last autumn, and all must be treated equally with the same deferment rules and rights of appeal.
The Lutheran Church Maynard Ladies Aid Society plans a meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Stig Het venue. Helen from the parish leads an inhouse program, trustees and church members attend. Gov Bernard Billita will officiate Sunday worship at 10 am with a service and a Sunday afternoon gathering at two.
The Sheehan family announces an annual gathering to be held at the town hall center on a scheduled date in August. Local residents are invited to attend and participate in the community event.
Rev. George A. Koponen returns from treatment at a Boston hospital and will resume church duties. A midweek service will be held as Mrs. Koponen serves. An August 3 evening worship features Johnson, Bible Institute graduate, as guest speaker followed by vestry discussions on summer matters. The Bible School begins August 4 with Koponen assisting Miss Jat.
The First Parish will host a morning service at 11 o clock with Rev. A Helie from Second Brookline as preacher and Mrs Fred T Bop as soloist. A union service with a guest preacher will also be held. Rev Wilfrid H ang Rey and Edward P Daniell families are on vacation.
An Evangelical Free Church notice lists a service at 7 p.m. next Sunday and mentions a prior officer Rafos returning as pastor on August 10. Additional times are listed for masses at 7:80 and 10:90, with references to St Bernard's and Christian Church.
Rev. Charles R. Peck of 19 Trinity Episcopal Church street returns from vacation and will preach at Trinity Church Sunday at 9:30. The service will be shared with St. Anne's Church of South Coin, drawing neighbors and parishioners.
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