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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1941
Page
4
The fragment lists IRD Enterprise weekly publication details and advertising rates. It mentions editor W Currier at Main Street Concord, a post office box, and rates for first and second insertions. It appears as a local newspaper catalog entry with small print pricing.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a May event at DeSoto and a 1930 Foret theater television showing. It references William Kidd in England and Dutch purchase of Manhattan in 1626, plus scattered names like Vandenberg and Meeskce with unclear context.
The piece portrays Palestine as a key destination on the war front amid Nazi threat. It notes Jewish exiles returning home to reclaim land, rebuild villages, farms, industries, and public services, with hope for a resilient, revived civilization in the Holy Land.
The article urges strong American backing for Palestine and Jewish settlement. It notes the American Palestine committee led by Senators Wagner and McNary, with hundreds of leaders supporting defense and recruitment. It cites Jewish volunteers eager to join a military or Home Defense Corps, and mentions Allied weapons reaching the Suez region.
The body of John A Curran of Boxboro was found yesterday in a small mill pond near South Acton. An investigation into possible foul play is underway led by Police Chief Michael Foley. Curran, 41, had worked at a Maynard mill and was reported missing after failing to return home Friday night. An empty wallet was found in Curran’s pocket.
A reflective Attitude notes how people choose belief to fit desires. The piece cites Caesar quotation about willful belief shaping civic life and urges scrutiny of motives in public discourse.
Supervisor J F Winchester warns motorists to lubricate wheel bearings every 6000 miles and have them checked. Misalignment causes tire wear. front wheels should be aligned. Professional garages handle repacking and bearing replacement. avoid DIY due to required expertise and tools.
A compact reflection on habits forming quietly, likened to streams converging into seas. The line uses imagery of unseen growth guiding behavior akin to natural currents shaping vast outcomes. The tone mirrors classical meditation on habit and fate.
A call to immediate action to arm and defend the nation. The piece urges every American to contribute, outlines the need for a clear plan, and warns Europe’s inaction could bring a shock without awakening.
The passage urges clear confident government action in emergencies to revitalize the nation and show pride in American institutions. It calls on individuals to sacrifice, labor to unite with management, and farmers to produce defense foods, stressing shared duty, courage, and the need to deliver results.
Concord church lists Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45 Reading Room hours 2 to 5 pm weekdays Testimonial meeting Wednesdays 7 45 reading includes Bible passages from Thessalonians Corinthians and a passage from Science and Health accompanying a Lesson Sermon on Soul and Body for May 25 The schedule notes branches of The Mother Church in Boston and references to the Holy Texts with biblical verses.
Weston resident Charles McCarthy reported among 120 Americans feared dead when the Egyptian steamer Zamzam sinks in the South Atlantic. Ray Colcord of the Westboro Town Hall Players also feared dead. both men were ambulance drivers bound for duty in Northern Africa. Additional notes describe the ship carrying 201 passengers with missionaries and ambulance corps personnel aboard.
Hudson couple entertain guests from Chicago Harvard Worcester and Sudbury while Mary Seally prepares to return to St Elizabeth's hospital. Past Noble Grands Association Magnola Lodge plans an Odd Fellows gathering May 26. Local families host friends visiting Union City Connecticut and Lincoln Street guests.
St George's Church holds Holy Communion next Sunday at 10 45 a m with Rev Halsey I Andrews rector presiding A lamb supper served by St Hilda's Guild in parish hall Saturday evening public invited Sunday School teachers attended a district meeting at Holy Trinity Church Marlboro Monday evening
British sources report fifteen hundred Nazi troops in New Zealand disguise landed on Crete by gliders and parachutes and were all killed or captured. Greek officials and Washington corroborate the cleanup. other items note WPA budget cuts, Red Cross relief for Ireland, cattle rustling, a Vatican Spain concordat, Nazi activity in Chile, Hyde Park fire loss, and the Duke of Aosta’s valor award in Ethiopia.
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