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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1942
Page
6
Acton and Boxboro plan a 20 minute blackout on March 27 under Massachusetts Public Safety orders. Wardens will list visible names for air raid precautions. fire and police auxiliaries report to stations. traffic stops and headlight extinction required. 449 wardens to be on duty.
A brief review of subjects studied during the Air Raid Protection Course held at Acton. The session covered emergency procedures and safety measures in wartime drills.
Acton residents are invited to join a continuing first aid course led by Mr and Mrs Wesley P F Wilmot of South Acton. The second part begins April 34 with instruction at Acton High School and dates planned for April 1 8 1% 16 27 29 and May 6 11 13 18.
About 456 people attended the Grange Hall to hear High School students argue the resolution Vocational Education Gives Better Preparation for Life than Cultural Education. The affirmative won as five judges including Prof. Emmons of Harvard and Rev. Fowler of Maynard spoke.
More than 10 000 inspections have been completed and over 2 000 000 dollars in back wages have been paid to 72 450 workers across Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Rhode Island since the act took effect in 1936. The figures include 1 707 109 77 paid by voluntary agreements and 235 152 40 from legal action.
About 75 residents attended the Sudbury special town meeting in Town Hall Tuesday night to act on ten warrant articles. Debates touched on borrowing for anticipatory taxes and funds for a police chief’s auto, with opposition to electing officers as special police. the article passed after selectmen stated they would not serve as special police. The meeting approved turning over $50 to the highway department for the town dump, amid heated exchanges between some board members and citizens. Spring flower displays and a benefit show were organized by L Roy Hawes and Jeanne O'Brien with student performers and piano accompaniment.
The Maynard Junior Woman's Club hosted a school fashion show in the high school auditorium Wednesday. Members presented the latest spring garments with courtesy from Mrs. Charles Lever of the Fashion Shop, accompanied by a floral display.
Sudbury residents share news on selectee numbers drawn in Washington D C with Carmen Vissecel topping the list among Sudbury men. The Garden Club attended Boston Flower Show events last week. Local clergy and church groups hosted suppers and gatherings in town venues. Bill Davison joins Rogers Greenhouses. Earl W Huckle visits St. Hubert's School during vacation. Robins signal upcoming spring.
An item reports Hill being sold to Mrs Forbes of Boston. The record references the Rice property on OV Wayland Road and mentions nearby land parcels and immediate action.
A Sudbury high school announces free dental services through its clinic with prior nurse notice. Audrey Hodgdon and N Culloch win the spelling contest, receiving Defense Stamps as prizes. A Friday program features Walter Da, and a small group attends La Traviata on March 21 with students Roeland Natalie Eaton Edna Stiles Jank and Rebecca Fair listed among attendees.
Fragmentary quote on growth dependence on effort and knowledge. Emphasizes personal development through effort and understanding, and the impossibility of progress without striving to improve. Includes stray terms like Enterprise Adts Pay.
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