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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1940
Page
4
A dated notice from 1903 lists the weekly paper published by Enter- prise Press Inc with address at 9 Main St Concord Massachusetts. It states advertising rates of 75 cents per inch for trials and 26 cents per inch for a second insertion with a weekly publication schedule on Wednesdays.
Fragmentary text from an OCR page mentions Oregons wordy phrase and a 9 First Tat Dost fee. The readable bits provide little context or clear events or names to identify a fuller news item.
The piece quotes J. Rapp editor of Frue Story Magazine who labels irritation as a nuisance quotient affecting behavior and marriages, listing traits of people he deems nuisance quotients. It then discusses Canada seeking American tourists, noting higher exchange premiums and the potential impact on tourism to Dominica, with concerns about swindles and fair treatment for U.S. travelers.
A set of multiple choice trivia questions covering Will Rogers, Lewis and Clark, animals, flag displaying etiquette, early cinema, political quotes, and slang. Each item offers four options labeled a to d and invites selecting the correct answer.
A fragmented list shows scoring notes for questions labeled a to c with points ranging from 10 to 25. It includes self assessments like tough, easy, and a final total with an apparent error or misprint.
In Bedford Mississippi Phyllis Dais of the North Road was named an assistant in the public library. Edward and Myr. Parris of South Street moved into the Young house apartment on Springs road. Mrs Edwin Qua hosted a dessert whist and bridge for the New Workers group at her Springs Road home. Mrs Charles Parquette announced the birth of a daughter on February 29. Mrs Edwin Jones with Mrs Leilla Blake, Mrs L Kieley and Mrs Ella Fox left Thursday for a Florida stay in Mrs Jones' car, with stops along the way. Philip Tackney of Crescent Avenue returned Tuesday from Arlington Symmes Hospital after pneumonia.
Major Charles S. Coulter of Mainstreet has just returned from Washington where he spoke at the Mach sonic Service Association. At the Algonquin Club in Boston he delivered a talk on Hawaii from a national defense perspective. Rev. Harry Robert preached the fourth in a series on The Character of Jesus of Nazareth with His Originality as the subject. Next Sunday's topic will be His Optimism.
The Neighborhood Club will hold a dessert bridge at Mrs Mary Laffin's home next Tuesday at 1 o'clock. Save the date for a social afternoon March 12. Friends of Rev Arthur H Wilde are glad to see him out after his long illness caused by an accident on New Year's Day. He still wears a neck brace.
Mrs Alice B Harrington of Wetherbee Arms, confined at home, hosted guests over the weekend including Mrs Thomas Patl Dee of Concord and Mrs Gammel Wetherbee of Arlington. Also visiting Sunday were her daughter Mrs Wentworth Hayes of Wellesley and Mrs Charles Matthews with Mrs Alice Harrington among many locals noted with Mr and Drs George Bichards.
Magno lia Rebekah lodge will observe a P N G meeting tomorrow evening in Odd Fellows hall with a supper at 6 30 and a 7 30 reception to past noble grands. Charles L Coolidge to supervise the supper. Past grand officers from Miss Augusta Holden to Miss Ruth Worsnip named for offices and tableaux. Grace L Balcom and Augusta Holden head the organizing committee.
A successful Legion Post whist event in Berlin saw four tables in play. Winners were Mrs. Dorothy S. Tervo, Mrs. Iva M. Rogers, William J. Foster, and William H. Wheeler with consolation awards to Mrs. William D. Wheeler and Elmer Lewis. The next party, a St. Patrick's event, is planned for March 19 at the Taylor home.
Edith Hubbard prepared a meat supper at Mrs E C Ware's home featuring carrot soup vegetables and chocolate pudding. Collection boxes at Red and White and Wissenbach Stores raised 10 dollars for the Finnish Relief Fund and sent the amount to Boston headquarters in February.
A brief reflection on values and human aspiration notes love faith and truth of character as sacred, opposed to commerce. It emphasizes moral aims over material gain and cites Emerson’s view on inner virtues guiding life.
The United Mine Workers Union of American Powder Company will sponsor a public whist party at Co op hall on Thursday evening March 7. Prizes were awarded at last week’s party to numerous attendees and a special prize went to Carl Schwenke with a door prize to Edward Harasumczyk. The union plans a ten part series with special prizes at the end.
A Bedford event at Mrs Salvatore Albani's home raised funds for St. Michael's parish Rosary Circle. In whist prizes went to Mrs. J. Snyder Miss Catherine Ormond and Della Stinson. Bridge prizes were won by Cora
The fourth period of the school year featured Acton H S students in a Patriotic Assembly led by Student Council president Walter Stevens. Activities included Bible reading and prayer, a reading of Lincoln Day proclamation, poems by Clare Howard and Barbara Howell, and remarks by Rev. Lynne Townsend.
The Lexington parish advertises a Sunday worship at 9 45 with church school at 11 am and a sermon by Rev Edward P Daniels on Opportunity and Loyalty The same week a Lenten service is planned Wednesday at 7 45 pm with the address Thy Will Be Done
Bolton Edward Sullivan has purchased the former Gilbert Wheeler property on Main Street. The place is soon to be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sullivan.
Noted participants include Albani Vincent McGrath Mrs Paul Sullivan Donald Foster and Mary Murray. Consolations offered to Miss Clara Durant and Mrs Walter Bieren. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Sunday service and Sunday school at 10 45 with a testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 7 45 Reading Room hours 2 to 5 p m week days except holidays Lesson Sermon on Man read in churches worldwide March 10 Golden Text Daniel 10 19 verses from I Corinthians and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures quoted for spiritual healing and immortality
South Sudbury recounts a Sunday visit by Anita Louise, the ten year old child star of the 1927 film Mary and Her Lamb. She returned to the Wayside Inn for a reunion with long time staff and recalled her month on location during the production.
About 60 members of the Acton Parent-Teachers Association attended the Monday meeting despite the storm. Prof. Kittley Mather of Harvard College delivered a talk on Can Education Save Democracy and fielded many questions from the audience.
Sudbury school hosts Grange debate on March 12 in the hail with the topic Esther Massachusetts should enact a program for universal medical care at public expense. The event aims to benefit students. Also announced is a 4 H Club meeting at 2:40 p m March 2. Honor rolls list top students in Center School grades 7 to 12 with names including Loring Smith Goodnow Morse and Tupper among others.
Mrs George Richards of Somerville will spend the next three weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert dred in Somerville.
Somerville residents spent the weekend with relatives Mr. and Mrs. Robert Aldred and Mr. and Mrs. Otis Price. Mrs. Richards is identified as the former Peuling Aldred, linking families from local households.
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