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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1941
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text shows advertising rates per inch for first and second insertions, partial subscription figures, and stray fragments including 1854 1859 references. No coherent event or names emerge, suggesting damaged historic classifieds or notices with unusable data.
A discussion ranges from changes in American homes to Connie Mack Day at Shibe Park. The piece honors Mack’s 58 years in baseball, recalls his early career, and notes his veto of naming Shibe Park Connie Mack Stadium. It also touches on draft policies and defense industry demands.
A wartime reflection stresses diet and discipline as the key to a strong army. Soldiers train on limited rations yet remain effective, with a revised motto stressing vitamins over idle oats. The piece argues that endurance depends on nutrition and resolve to keep conflict from flaring.
The piece notes Americans will travel for vacations while 38 000 workers at Curtiss Wright plants have given up theirs to produce planes and engines. It warns the carnage on roads will rise with 10 780 deaths in four months and urges slower driving and safer speed to avert a new record.
The civil service and executive branch totaled 1,202,346 workers in March, with about 167,000 in the District of Columbia area. The share of federal employees mirrors World War II levels, though the absolute number remains large.
A local guide explains that beginners should choose honey plants in their area, ensure bees travel short distances, and use simple protective gear. He notes that bees can harvest well where plants are scarce and that handling them is easier than many think, with minimal equipment beyond a veil and smoker.
A Florence byline discusses how corn derivatives reach broad uses from stock feed and fuel briquets to insulating materials and cosmetics. It notes zein buttons, corn oil in foods and medicines, starch in textiles and paper, dextrin in envelopes and stamps, and dextrin as a binder in sparkler wires.
Agricultural news discusses soil fertility and lawn weeds, mentions a homemade cleaner using rye and water, and notes adapted uses of rubber-tired farm machinery. It also covers oil-based alternatives to fats in food and soap, and economists predicting higher wool income for farmers in the current year after a 30 percent rise in the previous year.
Marlboro A regular meeting of the Bessie L. Marshal Auxiliary of United Spanish War Veterans was held last night at Camp Quart in Temple. After the program and readings, Commander Joseph Philbrick saluted the flag and officials outlined Wing Week events. The auxiliary voted to participate in the parade and a collation followed served by the president and officers.
At the annual meeting of Marlboro Council K of C, Riley was elected grand knight. Also chosen were deputy grand knight William H. Downey Jr, chancellor Clarence R Giard, treasurer George White, financial secretary Thomas J Lynch, advocate James V Giblin, trustee Clifton J McGee, secretary James McGee, warden Anthony V DiPietro, guards Daniel Burke and Robert Sullivan. Incoming grand knight Robert B Riley, past grand knights and others were announced. First degree fees for several applicants were discussed.
A garbled editor’s note discusses motorists in the community and the risks they face from unsafe driving. The fragment mentions times and methods to improve safety, urging readers to consider the consequences of reckless behavior.
The text emphasizes pedestrians have the right of way but drivers should not assume it. It urges careful driving, yielding when pedestrians cross, and treating others with respect on the street. It stresses mutual safety and courtesy in traffic interactions.
Markboro Mr and Mrs Honorius J Rougeau announce the engagement of their daughter Annette to Ernest J Michaud of Shirley. The wedding will be held at St Mary's church on July 21st. The bride is a bookkeeper at St Mary's Credit Union and a youth violinist and singer. The groom is a brother of Rev Albert Michaud, curate of St Mary's parish.
Northboro Garden Club will discuss Wild Flowers at Friday meeting hosted by Mrs Reginald T Maxson on Whitney Street. Club president Mrs Willard J Mayberry will lead with assistants Mrs Fred A Stevens and Mrs Fred Prostar helping.
The Queens of Avalon attended a private gathering at the home of Mrs. Ralph Moore in Shrewsbury last evening after meeting at First Church at, supper was served by the Jesses Eleanor Mildon, Esther Moore, Mary Hoffman and ne Turner.
Reverend Herbert F. Fulton will welcome Odd Fellows and Rebekahs as guests. Sermon topic is Our Common Fraternity. Choir plans a special program. Church School sessions pause until September. Hudson Circuit Epworth Leagues hold season finale June 16 at 7:30 pm with Rev. Jack Steele speaking. Epworth League members meet at 7 pm to travel to Maribero.
A chaotic account notes Friday the 13th as a famed jinx with ladders, salt, rabbit feet, and black cats cited. People discuss its history from Babylonian origins to Christian lore and claim it affects travel, business, and decisions.
Word arrived today of the death of Dr Harold V Andrews father of Rev Halsey I Andrews of Washington street rector of St Luke's Episcopal Church who died yesterday. He lived at 1087 Boylston street Boston and is survived by his wife Annie B Andrews and son Rev Mr Andrews. Funeral services will be held at Waterman Span 495 Commonwealth Avenue. Death notice lists Bell evue cemetery late afternoon.
Testimony from Medford court shows Motorman Elivelte Lowe of Somerville was fined 25 dollars for assault and battery after his trolley struck Mrs Blanche Bonin of Marlboro whose car stalled on Washington Square tracks during a snowy icy day. The defense cited slick tracks and steaming windows. Charges of gross negligence were dismissed after it was revealed Bonin's car was only lightly damaged.
Sunday services at 10 46 with Sunday School at 10 49. Wednesday testimonials at 7 45. Reading room hours 2 to 5 p m on weekdays except holidays. Massachusetts Boston First Church of Christ Albertist? in which a Lesson Sermon will be read Sunday June 0 on God the Preserver of Man. Golden Text: The eternal God is thy refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms. Bible selections include Proverbs 2 10 and 2 11. Passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures are included.
The Southboro Auxiliary of Leony Bagley A L reelected officers for the year. Named were President Rita Flyny and Angeline foe Brock as second vice president. Hazel Burke served as treasurer with Kate ton as chaplain and Joseph Ing rdt as historian. Agnes Sullivan will be sergeant at arms with Marguerite Daughan Ruth Harrington on the executive committee. New officers to be seated at Legion 1rs ceremonies at the Community House in October.
Fragmented report notes Miss McDonald received a Master of Arts from Boston College. The text references schooling in Roxbury and Dame Academy and mentions Emmanuel College and Marlboro, but the core fact highlighted is the degree attainment.
A compact note reflects on philosophy of virtue and self improvement, citing a fragment that suggests knowledge elevates virtue, and hints at discourse resembling an Addisonian or Elizabethan echo on moral growth.
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