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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
4
The notice outlines Futon advertising rates: 75c per inch for first insertion and cent per inch for second insertion. It mentions weekly placement on Thursday and a $1 fee, with details scattered in the OCR text.
Fragmentary OCR mentions topographical area, War Department, 183}. references to National Deaf Lyon Washington Doe 1864. includes Blondin crossed rope fall note 165. and a July rare wid likely scrapbook snippet with scattered names and dates.
Professor Howard W. Haggard argues medicine blends science with social responsibility. He says disease prevention requires patient cooperation and ethical guidance from physicians, not just technical expertise.
In Tulsa Oklahoma several new devices for locating oil deposits were shown including three types of electric fishing lines that can be hung down to detect nearby oil not penetrated by drilling. One device called the lumber jay has located wells now producing about 100 million barrels a year. An example showed a well drilled to great depth where oil was not struck until the lumber jay was lowered and resistance increased at 13 000 feet depth indicating oil presence.
A World Network summary shows 37,098,084 telephones in use worldwide, up 50 percent from 1931. The United States holds about 19,500,000 phones, or 14.39 per 100 people, leading amid smaller totals for Germany and Britain. Private companies own over 60 percent of phones.
An article debates a radical view that Earth’s crust slides over molten rock, causing apparent movement of the magnetic pole. It notes mountains grow during unrest, seas and rivers erode, and volcanoes and earthquakes threaten security, urging a long view of geography.
In the view of many observers, a return to sound prosperity hinges on new industries grown from scientific research. At the recent meeting of the American Chemical Society, discussions suggest chemical science could yield the most promising developments for future industry and employment.
The five Bedolar chemical firms top all industries in economic progress, compare favorably with 1925–1929 boom years and 1933–1937 slump. Firms boosted spending on scientific research, investing $100 million last year on expansion, now slowed by tax and wage uncertainties. If uncertainties disappear, a further $100 million could be spent on extensions.
Wilbur Devens Raymond of Acton wed Edith Marjorie Kettell of Cambridge in a Memorial Church ceremony led by Rev. E Duddy. Attendants included maid of honor Grace M Kettell and best man Robert L Drummond. The procession featured white lace, seed pearl coronet, and bouquets of white orchids roses and lilies of the valley. The couple's wedding trip followed and they will reside in Somerville.
Maynard fans six over six frames as Erison Dairy nines break a losing streak by scoring two runs in the seventh. Gabby Wojtkiewicz allows five hits with four strikeouts, while Tim Rossi drives the visitors’ only run and headlines a pitching duel at Crowe Park. A rematch is set for Sunday in Westboro.
Hudson-Arrangements near completion for a mammoth lawn party by the American Legion on Church Street grounds. Attractions include games horse racing bingo tug of war and a merry-go-round plus a Terris wheel for all ages.
The Acton High School graduation marks a 39 student class the largest to date. The ceremony at the school auditorium begins at 3 PM with essays salutatory and valedictory by students, no guest speaker, and awards for American history and scholarship. The Torch yearbook has been released in silver and blue.
The Finnish Congregational Church in Maynard advertises a midsummer eve Finnish supper before the midweek Thursday service. A church committee lists hosts and hostesses. The monthly business meeting is set for Saturday evening in the vestry. The Finnish Tercentenary Sunday service is at 10 oclock next Sunday led by Rev. George Koponen.
Vieno Koski won Miss Maynard at a formal and dance at Hagewarg Pond last Saturday night. She advances to a Boston pageant next Sunday to select Miss Massachusetts for the Finnish community statewide. Bob McLane finished second in the 11 mile marathon at Brook Conn. Lauri Pekkala placed third in the mile, and the Kal A.C. quartet won the relay.
The article argues liberation follows Jesus and Mary Baker Eddy, citing persecution, resurrection, and divine Love as the power freeing captives. It recalls Peter’s escape from Herod, linking spiritual freedom to faith, patience, and following Love’s guidance.
John Anderson of Acton, a senior at Acton High School in 1934 and later at Dwight School in New York, has received a high appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. The nomination came from Congressman Edith Nourse Rogers after a successful series of examinations. Anderson’s friends and the DeMolay chapter and St George’s Church Young People’s Fellowship extend their congratulations and best wishes for his new assignment.
Mrs Charles Irwin of Acton Street is reported doing well at Emerson Hospital, with officials noting steady improvement in her condition.
A collection of home hacks including sorting clothes by room, slow oven baking for sponge cakes, building an outdoor fireplace, careful vacuuming to avoid bag damage, drying potatoes for steam release, filling pillows with crushed silver, lining baskets, substituting cottage cheese for cream cheese, adding jam to cookies, and whitening collars with borax in wash water.
Instructions for a lace bolero crochet pattern using V strand lace, with illustrations and stitch lists. Includes materials, pattern number, and address for Sewing Circle at 82 Eighth Ave New York. Provide name and pattern number clearly when ordering.
An unusual adobe house in Tonopah Nevada is built from tens of thousands of glass bottles. Bottles are laid in tiers with bottoms facing outward forming the exterior walls. Necks point inward and interior walls are plastered for a smooth surface. Windows and doors appear normal and a shingle roof tops the structure. About 10 000 quart bottles were used in the construction.
Walker W. Daly of the Cambridge office of the Security Board said May wages in Massachusetts average 50.26 and death payments total 44 375.67, bringing June payments to 290 806.20. The New England average was 49.06, with a year ago value only a few dollars. Lump sum payments of 12 percent of wages for work after 1986 and before 65 are payable to those reaching 65 and to their survivors, without retiring from work.
Tide Waters Associated Oil Company distributes twelve million safety booklets across the eastern states to urge safe driving. The project created over 300 new jobs in printing and handling, with more workers to tally reader responses.
Marlboro resident Mrs. Helen Sherman of the VFW Auxiliary will present a flag to the High School during the Class Night program for the Class of 1938 at the Auditorium. She will also honor prizewinners in VFW essay contests: Regina Ayotte, Silvia Glickman, and Mary Latva.
Mrs Esther Baney wife of Charles E B Edney was taken to the Massachusetts General Hospital. Her many friends hope she will soon enjoy better health than she has had for several months.
Local notes cover John Busher of East sportsman aviator buying a speed plan in aeronautics and graduating from high school then attending college. Mildred Mahaney accepts an assignment at Memorial in Ayer. A recent common food sale and a Strawberry Festival at the Woman's Church are mentioned along with community groups and post connections. Stolen valuable electrical cigars and cigarettes are noted.
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