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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1939
Page
4
Fragmented OCR notices Beardsell announces weekly Thursday publication for one year at Commonwealth Avenue with contact details and terms. The readable text lacks clear dates or concrete actions beyond a continuing notice.
In a Maynard letter, FRANK PUNCH criticizes a student school strike as revolutionary and urges respect for authority. He condemns war propaganda and warns about bankers and profiteering, citing Nye committee scandals and World War I economics. May 22, 1989.
Piracy charges lead to a hangings and a public break in a local scene. Fragmentary text shows names and events but is unclear and distressed.
The fragment portrays a reader’s complex reaction to Mitsis life changes in modern America. It describes envy and curiosity about wealth, social circles, and public attention. The tone hints at romantic longing and a mix of pity and thrill at Alma Marcia’s presumed experiences.
A report notes higher claim costs from accidents caused by intoxicated drivers leading to discussions of higher liability and property damage rates. Insurance officials cite a $6,500 verdict vs $1,500 under sober conditions and advocate license suspensions for DWI offenders to curb losses.
A San Francisco Women’s club meeting features actor Douglas discussing propaganda and women’s influence. Local quips reflect on marriage, gender roles, and political tax relief, with varied remarks about households, health advice, and European affairs.
Fragment of weather item notes temerroes and strong winds with unclear data. The readable portion mentions winds and weather terms but lacks full forecast details or location.
Dr Charters advocates toothpicks as part of intelligent mouth care claiming nine tenths of oral organisms can be eliminated with proper treatment. He links mouth hygiene to relief from fatigue and several pains and urges gum stimulation through correct use of stimulating instruments including toothpicks.
Maynard The Moderated church of Ashland issued a call to Rev. Matthew A. Vance to accept the pastorate. Vance preached at Ashland last Sunday and has led Union Congregational church here for nine years after meetings with church councils and society heads. An announcement will be made at services next Sunday.
Alberta B. Clark aged 48 died suddenly last evening at her home on 40 Heamer Street. A Marlboro native, she had lived here for seven years. Survived by her mother Mrs Eyes and BR Clark. Funeral arrangements pending.
Four Maynard street department employees William Lovering William Gates Clifford King and Arley Lawrence were told yesterday their services are no longer needed. Superintendent John Driscoll cited limited funds in the street department as the reason for the discharge.
Union Church West Concord and First Parish in Concord posted schedules for May. Union Church notes morning worship at 10 45 and Sunday school sessions for different ages plus a final Senior Christian Endeavor meeting. First Parish lists May 21 service with sermon and Sunday school activities.
Fragmentary notice from a union parish page mentions a religious service and prayer, with unclear details. Names, dates, and locations are unreadable, inviting cautious interpretation of a church event or observance.
United States Secret Service agent Patrick Smith told the Hudson Rotary Club that counterfeit money flowing in the state has declined due to federal cooperation with banks and merchants. He noted last month saw about $600 in fake currency, the lowest on record, and that the typical monthly average has been five to six thousand dollars. Smith explained how few people who handle money can identify faces on bills and provided currency history, including 1864 as the start of government currency production. He cited 47,000 workers in Washington making all currency types and noted $138,000 in revenue stamps daily on cigarette packs. He described currency paper made in Dalton Massachusetts and the limited paper varieties used. He listed portraits on common denominations and shared incidents from his experience with counterfeiting.
At the L A A C H venue after a whist party the awards went to Mrs Boothroyd Mrs Zaniewis and Mary Boerohan in a Maynard auxiliary gathering.
Smithsonian mathematician H. Clem Clayton announces a new fundamental time division governing sunspot activity. He describes an 89.86 year master cycle split into eight subcycles with intervals of 11.17 5.56 8.12 8.04 9.98 11.14 14.89 and 19.86 years, suggesting predictable patterns in sunspot maxima and minima.
The Kettleman Hills oil field near Coalinga Oklahoma, the nation’s largest, produced 200 million barrels in ten years and is projected to remaining productive for 50 more years. It has 69 wells with high outputs and yields 16 million, of which 37 percent goes to roads and schools, 52 percent to irrigation funds, and 10 percent to general treasury. Federal revenue in ten years reaches over 14 million dollars across oil gas and gasoline. November 1937 marked a peak royalty of 295 thousand dollars.
A massive brass figurehead from the U S S Louisiana, cost 17000 when launched in 1892, was moved from the old state capitol to City Park in Baton Rouge after years of neglect. The 3 ton sculpture, eight by five feet, was rescued by the Louisiana Spanish War Veterans.
London report: H. C. Andrews, 79, of Clapman, withdraws a three shilling balance from a bank account that has stood with a single entry for 65 years, yielding a small but curious gain and a note on its long tenure.
Cornell researchers find centralizing buildings reduces yearly travel from 62 to 450 miles and 37 to 270 hours for chores. South-facing, wind-protected layouts with land for a three year rotation are recommended, allowing 1 to 3 acres per 600 growing chickens.
A Stockman weighs karakul sheep against regular flocks before investing. Maddox of Washington State College Extension advises visiting long established farmers to learn prices for pelts and lambs, ewe clip, and lambing percentages. Southern Idaho breeders market karakul lambs as mutton replacements. karakul wool typically sells for half to three fourths of good wool.
The guide states select feeds for stallions including oats bran and light mixed hay or timothy, with corn for thin horses. It urges clean pasture and carrots when grass is scarce, notes heavy work requires more feed, and warns against overfitting for show rings harming future sire value.
Short and Middlings claim each American farmer feeds about three and a half people locally. The piece notes American agriculture uses more machinery than any other industry and praises the diligent poultryman. It warns gooseberries and currants host blister rust, prompting states to regulate cultivation.
Maynard defeated Belmont 48 to something in a tense state league game at Park yesterday. Frankie Wojtkiewicz pitched well through seven innings before tiring, as Ben Gudainowka and Dili Connolly contributed key hits for Belmont. Guzzy and Carger provided late offense, with Maynard scoring in the third, seventh, and ninth to secure the win.
Funeral services held for Mrs. Margaret Roce of Marlboro after a long illness. High mass of requiem at the parish church followed burial in Marlboro. Bearers included Philip Tose, Henry Mee, and Gerard Fitt. She survived by her husband Colonel Bradlee and three sons: Jy of Haverhill, Philip at Harvard, Walter of South Sudbury.
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