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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1940

Page

2

Center Tel 187 Pannt Store Earns Local Praise

In this anniversary business review the center is praised for honest service and courteous readiness. Mr. Dewey Boatman is noted as a public spirited man with a strong reputation and prominent standing in the business world. The seal store is directed as worthy of patronage for quality service across Acton and surrounding areas.

Bente Acton Anniversary Business Review Fmm Dewey ‘Boatman

Betabrook Road Florist Marks Anniversary in Acton

Betabrook road florist Mr Ralph Smith earns praise as a leading flower shop in Acton area. The anniversary edition compliments his high grade flowers and prompt service for weddings Mother's Day and other occasions, noting strong patronage and 만족.

Betabrook Road Smith Acton Ralph Smith Bamentgeel Review

Real estate and insurance services praised in anniversary review

The piece extols Mr. Poole for his extensive real estate operations and as an insurance broker representing strong mutual and stock companies. It notes his reach to buyers statewide, his trustworthy methods, and the success he has achieved, including a pool of capable agents and excellent prospects in property deals.

Poole

Acton Motor Company Marks Anniversary Deal Basked

The anniversary edition lauds Acton Motor Company owner Mr MacGregor and the service they offer. It highlights Ford Leha and Weidenhoff tune up equipment, factory trained mechanics, and extensive parts for cars and trucks to provide complete service.

R Weidenhoff Acton Motor Company MacGregor

Jaffin's Garage and Local Motor Services Praised

A vintage survey lauds Willow and Cent s West Acton Tel ie Garage for price friendly car servicing. Jaffin's Garage is noted as exclusive dealer in Company products and offers repairs by a skilled team. The review also highlights the Blue Sunoco motor fuel's popularity among motorists.

Aden Willow and Cents West Acton Telie Jaffin’s Bis

U H White Contractor Honored in Anniversary Edition

The notice praises Sudbury contractor U H White for modernizing homes and reliable building work. It extols his constructive community role and public spirited support for local projects, commending his services to residents in the section.

White

Interstate Oil and Gas Co delivers fuel to Sudbury area

Interstate Oil and Gas Co known as a leading local dealer widens service with on time motor truck deliveries to homes and businesses. The station offers free oil checks tire services and windshield and air adjustments while fueling.

State Road Sudbury Tel Interstate Oil and Bee Company

Artesian Well Service Boosts Clean Water for Farms

Bank's Artesian Well Co. promotes constant pure water on farms through drilled wells or natural basins. It highlights dangers of polluted topsoil water and praises Mr. Bert J. Bondon for community service.

Newtowne Road Acston Tel Yasser Artesian Welt Company

Davis Turkey Farm and Inn Celebrated Local Pride

South Sudbury facility on Toston Post Road gains praise for fine meals wholesome service and generous facilities for parties, with proprietor Mr Davis cited for attentive care and affordable charges as readers are urged to visit and reserve for celebrations.

Sudbury Toston Post Road Tel DaVis Turkey Farm Davis

Rebekah Lodges Celebrate 126 Years of Odd Fellowship

On May 6 the Winona Rebekah Lodge No 132 and Acton Lodge 100 F met at Odd Fellows Hall West Acton to mark 126 years of Odd Fellowship in America. John Wildey founded the organization in 1815. On May 15 Rebekahs plan an Old Timer's Night with an extensive program.

Winona Rebekah Lodge Acton Odd Fellows Hall West Acton Odd America John Wildey Rebekahs

Visit notes and club meeting announced

Mrs Frederick Bird returns from a three week visit in Vineyard Haven. The annual Young American Club meeting is set for May 18. Officers will be elected for the coming year and a representative of the Young People's Council is hoped to attend.

Frederick Bird

Mother's Day Service and Baptism at West Acton Church

Reverend Arthur H. Wilde announces a Mother's Day program at West Acton Baptist Church on Sunday at 10 46 in the morning. A special baptism service for new members is planned for 7 00 p m with Bertram Hall meeting in the vestry afterward.

West ‘Acton Arthur H. Wilde Pecia Aoe Ae Chu Bertram Hall

Annual Mother-Daughter Banquet Set for Thursday

Over a hundred friends gathered as the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet was announced to be held Thursday evening at 6 30 with Mrs Leroy Strong as hostess, continuing a community event tradition.

Leroy Strong

South Acton Universalist Church Seeks Minister Candidate

A South Acton Universalist church special meeting discussed hiring a minister after viewing candidates. They could not act and will seek a Tufts College student from Medford for the next few weeks. Also noted: Mr and Mrs Lewis C Hastings moved to Pepperell. A whist party at Mrs Caroline Taylor’s on School Street benefited the church fund. The Ladies Social Circle announced the annual May Sale on May 16 with prepared tables and aprons to be displayed.

South Aston Caroline “Taylor School Street the Universalist Church Cai

Ways of Paying Quote by Carlyle on debt and thrift

A compact extract quotes Thomas Carlyle describing two paths to meeting debt: increase of income and increase of thrift, through prudent laying out of resources. The maxim frames fiscal virtue as either earning more or spending wiser, urging self discipline.

Carlyle

Mission Was Speaker At Parish Covered Dish Meeting

The parish women hosted a covered dish supper in Middletown with 40 attendees. Rev Francis Bartter from Baguio Philippines was the guest speaker. An auction of items donated by the women raised funds for the treasury. Deputy Sheriff William H. Stiles served as auctioneer with Mrs Wa and Mrs Henry A. Brown in charge. The nextGutih meeting is set for May 16 at 200 Maple Street with Mrs George Rh Hall and Mrs Hang Koeh Jer as co-hosts.

Miairtboro Han Trinity Francis Bartter Baguio Philippingtein Treasury William H. Stiles Henry A. Brown Mahe Gutih George ‘Rh. Hall Maple Street Hang Koeh Jer

And Mary Did Scores in Acton Center Play

West Acton and Acton Center Christian Endeavors presented the amusing play And Mary Did at the West Acton Baptist church. Cast members showed promising talent in drama with Dorothy Bond and Priscilla Gleason delivering vocal solos and duets accompanied by Mrs. Gleason at the piano.

Acton West Acton Acton’ Center Mrs. Gleason

First Parish opens new session with Rev John Milsong sermon

Notes report the opening of First Parish events last Sunday with Rev John Milsong preaching. Also mentions parish activities and a hospital birth on April 28, and Sudbury Public Health Nursing Association updates including 254 members signed.

John Milsong Rae Geason Ae Baward Ceat Jean Hall

Party for Miss To Be Married at Marlboro Country Club

A surprise shower party honored Miss Cormier of Grant Village on her upcoming marriage. About 120 guests attended as decor featured syracuse white cloths and flowers. Guests included Miss Cormier’s mother Mrs Achille Cormier and Mrs Mary Kyle with presentat ions by her siblings and relatives.

Marlboro Country Club Cormier Grant Rotge Mar ‘Ralph Kyle Hayden Hemer Achille Cormier Mary Kyle

Fragmented Phrase Triggers Confusing Local Reading

A garbled OCR fragment mentions education and places with unclear names and terms. No coherent event or individuals identified. content appears nonsensical, lacking verifiable entities or actionable detail for a proper card.

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