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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1939
Page
4
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A wrapped, terse report notes the coal strike ended, wheat prices rise modestly, and industrial profits show mixed results. It cautions executives to focus on business recovery despite discontent, urging action to spur employment, construction, and overall revival as the first quarter ends.
The article recounts the unveiling of a granite Foster memorial on the Suwannee near Georgia foregrounding Stephen Foster as the enduring source of fame for the Suwannee. It notes Atlanta donors and Georgia’s right to name the stream while Florida holds the waterway title. It also touches on Georgia’s land policy shifts and state land commissioner plans for 2,000,000 acres, with sales and grants to private owners at about one dollar an acre to fund administration and land protection.
Governor Leverett Saltonstall is urged to appoint a commission of experts to identify major obstacles to economic recovery. The letter argues the tax burden as a key obstacle and suggests a low-cost study with input from industry leaders to inform legislators and business leaders.
A fragmented report notes growing real estate activity and financing moving to support multi family and single family homes. The piece highlights improved access to funds, favorable loan terms, and a shift toward home ownership as a sign of stable governance and lawful order.
Edward Hannon was reelected Grand Knight of Maynard Council K of C at the hall meeting last night. Leo Mullin named Grand Knight elect. Thomas Du, financial secretary. James T. Mahoney, recording secretary. Bernard Duggan, treasurer. Cleary chancellor. Wa lden, qmuard, J. Tobin, Driscoll advocate. Rev. Edward OBryan chaplain. John B. Hannon lecturer. J. Wall trustee for three years. Frank C. Sheridan delegate to Boston Chapter. Howard Hannon and Ralph Sheridan, delegates to the state convention. Arley B. Lawrence, Mullin and others as alternates.
Maynard James King and Henry Salmela graduate from state college with diving honors. Dorothy Glickman and Richard Archer earn degrees at Milligan and Northeastern respectively, while Stella Rubasko and Oliva Hintsa close studies at art and Northeastern.
Winchendon defeats Anderson Spa 6 to 2 in a Sunday baseball game at Pitawilliam New Hampshire. Littleton also listed in week 1 notes with upcoming games and standings.
Te article reports two couples tied the knot in Toutiona on Tuesday. Local officials note a small ceremony at the town chapel with family present.
Mrs Canny Shaw of West Acton died suddenly at home leaving a large family. She was active in the West Acton community, served as Vice President of the Winona Regeriah Lodge and engaged in multiple local groups. Survived by husband, five sons Albert James Gordon Francis Harold, two daughters Mildred Ruth and Lillian Mary, a brother Albert Bhove and two sisters Emma Wildes and Grace S. Burial and funeral arrangements are set with the West Acton Baptist church officiating.
The Acton Garden Club met in North Acton at the Clapp residence with Mrs Ernest Washburn as hostess and Mrs J Sidney Stone as guest speaker on Flow er. Members brought exhibits for judging and enjoyed tea. The group then visited Mrs C J rd’s North Acton estate to view her pha etc. Next meeting is the annual picnic on June 21 at Garden in the Woods with transport from Acton Town Hall at 10 20 a m.
Memorial Library’s genial keeper Arthur F. Davis celebrates 33 years of service. The item highlights his long tenure and a related note about a donation or exhibition now on view, with mentions of interest and possibly a move toward Harvard.
A writer muses on free speech and opinion while recalling local figures. The piece blends political opinion, humor, and references to Reggie Sawyer and Maynard schools, noting distrust of propaganda and praise for accountable leadership. The author laments partisan divides and defends open discussion in a community.
Maynard Miss Ann Lord of Stow was installed Worthy Advisor of the Assembly, Order of Rainbow for Girls, at a semi public ceremony in Masonic Hall. She succeeds Miss Hildegarde Andreasen of West Concord who served as Installing Worthy Advisor.
The event at Concord drew a small capacity audience of friends and locals. Attendees included Petersor of Stow and other figures, with watchful observers noting modest turnout and orderly proceedings.
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