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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1941
Page
2
A reader advises simple, activity driven snapshots to capture human interest at picnics, beaches, and outings. Focus on natural frames like trees and avoid posed looks while following a plan to create a cohesive, shareable photo story.
British munitions workers today are seen as unusually sober, prioritizing debt payoff and savings over splurges of 1914 18. A study by Charles Madge shows typical families earning 28 40 pounds weekly with overtime and skilled workers up to 52 54 pounds, 48 percent saving weekly. They buy only essentials, foresee tax driven price rises, and fear a postwar slump, affecting even the youth.
STATE COLLEGE PA Unusual blasting riveting and similar noises may harm the nervous system says Dr R K Bernhard head of engineering at Pennsylvania State He notes noise alone cannot destroy a building but can upset people and may cause long term stress when sudden tremors occur He calls for cooperation between medical doctors psychologists and engineers to study noise and vibration effects on humans.
Steve Wood notes that at Camp Shelby ammunition trucks, nicknamed garbage cans, transport shells for 75 and 93 mm guns over rough roads day and night. The idea shows how troops could learn to load shells safely, with trucks carrying only prescribed personnel, equipment, and loads.
Salt Lake City reports that Brigham Young suffered from Rocky Mountain spotted fever during the 1847 arrival of Mormon pioneers. Dr. William M. McKay, acting Utah health commissioner, says intensive research of journals confirms the illness, and Young’s strong constitution helped him survive.
Mrs Amelia Matty receives a royal order for bravery after tending to tea and care during a bombing. The act highlights a heroine who remained courageous and well regarded for her efforts.
A fragmentary account describes Arthur B. Purvis, nicknamed pint-sized, as head of a British supply network in North America under the lend lease law. It notes Purvis’s long business history, his reputed brilliance, and massive Allied shipments valued in the billions, with Britain’s trade ties and mutual interests shaping postwar relations.
In Punta Gorda Florida three year old Michele Rosemary Carney defies toy interest and spends time reading. Her Wheeling West Virginia parents Mr and Mrs Robert B Carney describe her as a child prodigy. Michele reportedly read 300 books and knows the continents by name.
In El Paso Margaret Murray had her car stolen once from the same parking space eighteen months later a second theft occurred after she parked a replacement sedan in the identical spot, indicating a repeated loss in the same location.
Veteran carver Ernest Gebert completed two cedar totem poles for a Chicago boys club. Each pole stands 45 feet tall, took 14 months to finish, and required a 2,500 mile journey to deliver.
The Special Committee named by Governor Saltonstall to study methods for checking devastating forest fires will hold a meeting in Groton Thursday evening June 12 at 7 30 to hear city and town officials and private persons with suggestions to abate property loss. Chairman Raymond J Kenney said Groton meeting should yield lessons for future fighting. The meeting will be at the Groton Fire Station with committee members including Eugene M McSweeney Howard Russell Harris A Reynolds Victor Adams William H Hill and William R Brown.
Northboro residents urge a town pool in Assabet Park to serve small children in summer. They note a prior plan funded by Cyrus Gate to add a pool and playground space has not progressed, though a pool was once considered as part of the park.
The condition of Dr M P Stanley of Kin West Main Street is reported improving. Wendel Wadsworth of California is vacationing at the home of Mr and Mrs William J Wadsworth on South Street.
The Massachusetts State Public Works Department will file Bedford airport layout plans with Middlesex Registry of Deeds on June 18. Lawmakers authorized land taking for the airport development, with 500 acre site surveys completed by state chief engineer Raymond W. Coburn. Land may be taken by eminent domain once formal entry is made by works department representatives.
Helen Kuginia of Maynard filed for divorce from Peter J. Kuginis alleging cruel and abusive treatment begun shortly after their June 1939 marriage. The petition, filed by Atty Ralph J. Thibodeau, is returnable June 30.
Marlboro resident B. Smith of Chandler Street reports a basement window was forced during a break in. The note cites a missing six day window pane and references a disruption in the home’s lower level.
Berlin fire department officials report on duty changes including Brewer and Vincent in officer roles. Details indicate appointments within the city fire service and associated administrative actions.
Maynard high school plans its 25th reunion for Saturday at the Maynard Country Club. The afternoon program begins at 2 with a gathering and dinner at 6 followed by an evening of surprises. Out of town members and spouses are urged to attend. golf and tennis will be available.
A church meeting led by W. Lee, president of an American Christian group, discussed evangelism topics. Attendees included George Clapp and others as part of the Christian club. The council noted upcoming events and a public supper on the church lawn Thursday in June.
A terse note from the State Department mentions conduct for action under the Act, signaling policy steps or procedures. The brief statement emphasizes formal process rather than detail.
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