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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1940
Page
7
A new fire alarm box number 34 has been installed on Newton Street connected to the spring and linked to the system. The iBox will register when the hot system is activated, signaling a fault or alert.
Mortgagee Walter P Worden's foreclosure sale of a West Acton parcel proceeds under a 1928 mortgage. auction on a Friday in 1940 at 4 PM at the property, with all unpaid taxes and liens to be settled in cash by the purchaser within ten days. Ard Trust Company Mortgagee.
Payment stop issued by the assistant treasurer of an institution, noting the loss of deposit book number and requesting attention to the matter. The terse notice cites a Massachusetts entity and a 1940 date reference.
By virtue of a mortgage dated October 22 1930 held by Middlesex Institution for Savings the property in Concord Middlesex County will be sold at public auction at 2 00 PM August 9 1940. The parcel includes Lots A and B on a plan by Leonard C Robinson. sale subject to zoning taxes tax titles and municipal liens. Terms 300 cash at sale balance within ten days at Danforth W Comins Attorney 31 State St Boston MA. July 17 24 31
Public auction of the property described in a 1932 mortgage held by The Middlesex Institution for Savings. Francisco P. Ferreira and Maria J. DeSouza Ferreira defaulted, and the land on Central Street West Acton Massachusetts will be sold at 3:30 PM on August 9 1940 after payment of $200. Danforth W. Comins attorney, 31 State Street Boston, acts for the mortgage holder.
The piece argues Germany would fight Britain to gain air, sea, and land advantage, while Britain plans a two to three month siege followed by a blockade to starve Europe. It notes U.S. political shifts with Roosevelt seeking a third term and Wallace as Democratic VP candidate, and details wartime diplomacy and oil shipments amid rising global tensions.
The report describes a radio broadcast of Hitlers remarks translated into a harsh English tone. It notes the speech praised nationalist aims and discussed conquests while Goering received a new uniform and Grand Cross honors. Some stations cut the transmission.
New York figures such as Mayor LaGuardia advocate universal military service and President Quezon of the Philippines urges independent thinking. Claude Dornier Jr plans to enter a U.S. university as Dornier bombers mass for the Battle of Britain. Gen Mittelhauser’s Near Eastern French army readies for disbandment under an Italian mission, succeeding Gen Weygand in war reorganization.
The Westhoro theater on the Turnpike at routes 9 and 30 stages Owen Davis comedy The Nervous Wreck with Peter Cookson as the nervy lead and Helen Walker as Sally Morgan. The production features Wendell Corey Bob Welle and Michael St Angel among a lively cast delivering humorous Western antics in a palter of mistaken plans and romance.
The Maynard Herald notes hockey players shift to summer and fall sports as Maynard High School begins football candidate calls on August 23 at Alumni field. Coach Vodoklys builds a lean squad while Charlie Manty takes athletics manager duties and Natick and Middlesex League plans unfold.
Fragmentary line discusses dignity as a virtue rooted in inner character rather than external gain. It presents a moral contrast between surface status and authentic virtue, urging humility and ethical conduct.
An invitation has been extended to Rev Mr Hillin of aforth Ohio to assume the pastorate for the month of August. It is expected he will be asked to remain if he is able.
An appeal invites all nationalities to attend services conducted throughout the month. The Scandinavlae community emphasizes inclusive participation and invites members of diverse backgrounds to join.
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