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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1939
Page
2
The article outlines early aviation plans with advocates predicting fleets of 80 to 100 aircraft and ships capable of 50 to 306 meters. It argues for larger machines to advance flight, claiming the pioneering era of aviation may be ending as speed improves and new routes open.
Acton voters approved a total appropriation of 134 911.42 at the March 20 town meeting. Debates centered on street lighting welfare and a street department truck. Finance Chair Billings said state tax would raise the rate about three dollars, keeping the current tax near 32 dollars.
Acton Grange celebrated its 33rd anniversary on Tuesday in the Town Hall with a supper led by Ella Torkelsen and assistants Louise MicDougal and Bertha Tucker. Berlin Ayer Bonborough and Pepperer officers presided. Mary Spinney and Isabel Kennedy led an entertaining program with duets by Bernie Cahoon and Lena Cahoon and tap numbers by Mary and Rita Swenstke led by Stienman of Maynard.
A fragmentary report notes that a suburban area faced controversy over what styles are allowed in public spaces. Alléti cited restrictions on certain outfits while authorities defend dress codes as necessary for community standards.
The museum reports a dramatic revaluation of its collections with figures around 130 billion dollars and a total asset value approaching 430 billion. Officials note the holdings include a record traditional gallery and a major archival stock under a dedicated committee oversight.
Pretoria scientists study how sunshine affects Nordic stock market behavior and mood. Researchers seek to determine if solar exposure correlates with economic activity and consumer confidence in southern Africa.
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A festival in Leominster featured a well arranged concert after an annual competition. Local groups performed and the audience gave a fine reception, with plans announced for future community events and broader broadcasts.
Rev Halsey I Andrews, formerly of St George Maynard and St Luke’s Hudson, now serves as rector of St Luke’s 68 Washington St Hudson retaining Maynard phone. He will lead Lenten service tonight and Thursday matins for women, plus Holy Communion Saturday morning. St George’s holds Holy Communion next Sunday at 10 45.
The Maynard selectmen announced today the following appointed officials: Josiah Herrick inspector of animals Michiel J Nee Registrar of voters George T Priest forest warden William H O'Brien sealer of weights and measures John Crowe Joseph P Dineen burial rry Badan Alva M Doh John H H Bellamy Foster Aitidy Andrew Peterson AT Lawson Sarah Wensuik Einar A talo Anton Anderson August Leh o Frank Syvanen public weigh fee brows Cyril gg 2.
More than 100 women attended President's Day at Sudbury Woman's Club with Mrs Neriy W. Hildreth honored as president of the State Federation. Visiting presidents numbered nine due to weather and travel. A luncheon, decorations, corsages, and a short business meeting followed a program featuring entertainment by The Arts Trio and a scholarship presentation of 100 dollars to Miss Imerétia Richardson.
Edward Eugene Walker died suddenly of a heart attack on March 14 in Mortisville Vermont at his son Dr David A Walker s home He was born November 6 1862 in Sudbury to Francis F Walker and Ellen E Brown Survived by his widow son a sister Mrs Willis B Chamberlain Fram ingham brothers Prentice S and Carlton B of Sudbury Funeral services were held March 17 in Wolcott Vermont where he had lived 28 years
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Wilder of 32 Walnut Street was held Friday morning. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at St. Bridget's church at 9 o'clock. Rev. D Edward O'Bryan officiated with Rev. James P Sherry and Rev. Thomas Croke as deacon and sub deacon. A large diverse congregation attended and Maynard Teachers' Club and school officials were represented. Bearers were John Higgins, Thomas King, Frank Brayden, William Murray, George Howes and Alexander McEachern. Burial reflected neighbors and friends' esteem.
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The West Acton Woman's Club hosted a Village Children’s Day with Ryland D. Batchelder of the Mohawk Indian Trading Post performing and displaying beadwork rugs and beads. An Indian girl sang with tom toms, shared stories, showed garments and a peace pipe. Ice cream and pops were served to children.
A Maynard meeting on a proposed two percent sales tax drew debate between former mayor Andrew Cassassa supporting the tax and Professor Julian B. Jackson opposing it. Cassassa cited welfare costs and municipal burdens, while Jackson warned of economic harm and a shift of burden to individuals, suggesting a graduated income tax as an alternative.
Sudbury Post American Legion marked the organization anniversary on March 15 at Legion hall with 11 506 posts worldwide in observance. Guests included Legion Auxiliary members and friends as games were directed by Adjutant Albert Tallant. The group recalled the post formed in 1919 with 18 charter members led by first commander Vincent P Clark. A buffet lunch followed.
Maynard schedules its annual town meeting for March 27 at 7:30 p.m. on Parker Street Hill to discuss 36 articles covering departmental budgets for 1939. The Finance Committee and department heads largely agree on most appropriations with five items under dispute, including snow removal and WPA projects, while projections suggest a tax rate around 46 dollars if approved.
Sudbury Grange 121 held a March anniversary at the hall in Center Street with supper and a program led by Mrs Charles Mee and Hazel Whitney. Guests included long time members and new Joins. 25 year members were honored, tracing the group back to 1885.
The town meeting continued with Article 12 authorizing the light plant to spend as needed and Article 14 creating a Play Development Committee to advance grounds and summer facilities. The session approved funding for park maintenance, a recreational committee report due next meeting, by law audits authority, and zoning bylaw amendments affecting several articles with votes on town property and campground issues.
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