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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1941
Page
4
The Concord Enterprise weekly edition lists publishing details with editor W Currier and the office in Concord Massachusetts. It includes ad rates per inch for first and second insertions, subscription price hints, and mentions imprint details such as Second Class Matter and postal registrations.
Public notice lists Dustin S Lucier Marlboro as publisher and editor Dustin S Lucier Marlboro as managing auditor Rudolph Carrier Concord New Hampshire as auditor and Dean Palmer New York as known bondholder. The Pinter vise Press Inc Marlboro is owner with Lucier and signed before J Harris McDonough notary public October 1941.
A historical discussion notes evolving Canadian policy toward voluntary enlistment and the shift toward conscription. It includes quotes from soldiers about choosing service, concerns over fairness, and the idea that national duty requires equal treatment regardless of status. The piece also remarks on American and Russian wartime expectations and the Red Army’s capacity in sustaining operations.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Mugget and Australia with a note of 14 years. Isolation of readable facts limits a clear event, person, or organization. The snippet suggests a sports or legal context but lacks coherent details for a fuller card.
A Red Cross First Aid guidance argues that small wounds can cause serious infection if neglected. It explains germ entry, body defenses, and time windows for care, and lists steps like avoiding touching the wound, not washing with soap, applying mild iodine, and using sterile dressings to prevent infection.
Edward Haynes Maker of North Sudbury returns home for a six day furlough after graduating as an Apprentice Seaman at Newport Naval Training Station. He enlisted for six years to pursue a career in the Navy, choosing Aviation Machinist Mate after attending Walham Trade School and learning under the Navy’s widening trade school program.
Herve Ross, an insurance man, gathered apple blossoms yesterday in his Newton Street orchard in Southboro behind his home. His McIntosh trees endured a sharp weather change and a frost that night.
Arthur J. St. Maurice operator of Willow Brook Farm raised an 87 pound pumpkin on his farm and claims it is the largest grown in the state. A Boston paper recently noted a 45 pound pumpkin. He plans to exhibit the pumpkin next month in Horticultural Hall Boston. Pumpkins and apple blossoms in Southboro.
The Acton Center Congregational church Woman's Union joined a meeting of the Woman's Union of the Trinitarian church in Concord. Speaker Mrs. High Robinson, formerly of Concord, recently back from missionary work in China, addressed the gathering. A tea and social hour followed.
Miss Helen Merrill of Lexington will direct a dancing school for Acton pupils organized by the Parent-Teacher Association. Merrill teaches in Lexington Burlington and Bedford schools and has taught in New York. She plans three classes: five years old to third grade in one division, fourth to sixth grades in another, and junior high and high school students in a senior section.
The new Acton Unity Bible Class will meet every Monday at 2:30 PM. On September 28 the group gathered at Mrs Lucy Beans home on Main Street Acton Center to study interpretation and living. All wishing to attend are invited.
A New York poll shows 25 governors favor Thanksgiving on Nov 27 with 1 for Nov 27 and remaining undecided. Governor Saltonstall backed Nov 20, while Alabama California and many others listed support the traditional date. Several states plan Nov 27, others undecided or following state laws requiring presidential alignment.
Farmers increasingly favor tractors to replace horse power as efficiency and cost savings rise. Horses remain costly and slower, requiring feed, shoes, and care, while tractors offer greater output with less time and labor. adoption reflects practical, long term farming needs.
All inoculated dogs may run loose as announced by the board of selectmen. Unvaccinated dogs must be restrained. The Middlesex County Christian Endeavor Union held a county night program Sunday at Acton Center Congregational church with Miss Helen Pederson in charge. Ayer Grange guests at Acton Grange meeting featured Selections by McNamara's Band led by Mrs Flora Kilmartin and a duet In Appleblossom Time by Helen Pederson and Virginia Milbery. Kenneth Priest bought the W. B. Holt house. the Holts will move to the upper tenement of the Brooks Parker house. Mr and Mrs Robert White will move to East Acton. Mrs George Sisson vacationing in New York.
Progressive Lodge of Pythias held a Wednesday meeting in Masonic hall with about 100 visiting members. Chancellor Commander Harry F. Bumpus announced a six month plan to boost attendance and aim for a ten cent increase in membership. Attendance committee includes Bumpus Fox Spence Davis Kier. Prominent Pythians spoke on members program including Wallace Stearns Edgar N. Weber Lorimer Cassidy J Frederick Oakes C Eddy Robert Burgess William Beeman Frankland W. L. Beeve Grand Chancellors.
Served by a committee composed of E. W. Larson, N. Jacobson, H. F. Bumpus, and C. H. Shearer.
A large crowd gathered at the South Acton Universalist church for Anne Leonard's illustrated talk Pictures Through the Year. Lantern slides photographed by Roydon C. Leonard complemented the account, with organizing committee members Miss Clara Sawyer, Mary Lothrop, Emily Billings, and Carrie Merriam of the Ladies Social Circle.
A meeting of the P. T. A executive board will be held Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. J. Henry Engman the president. A meeting of the Acton Woman's club executive board will be held Wednesday afternoon at clubhouse Mrs. F. William Rabach president will conduct the meeting.
The Acton Unit of the Massachusetts State Guard Reserve held its regular weekly drill Monday night at the town hall with twenty seven men attending. An intensive drill on the manual of arms and facings was conducted as the unit prepares for state inspection, with several members from nearby towns as guests.
Sidney W Ballou, son of Mr and Mrs Julian W Ballou, returns home after honorable discharge from the 201th C A A at Camp Hulen Texas, ending active duty. West Concord Union Church marks three weeks of 60th anniversary observance with a candlelight service led by Rev Lynne P Townsend. Julie Opp Faversham suffered a broken wrist and was hospitalized at Emerson Hospital. Ladies Ten Pink bowling league opened its season at Garfield Road with Eagles captain Mary Moynihan leading a defeat.
The Pluggers captained by Margaret Burke defeated the Hot Shots led by Anne Neville. Scorers included Nancy Burke Finnie Dunn and Madge Neville with scores 90 and 190.4. Mr and Mrs Rothwell N Mac Rae of 16 Belknap Street spent several days on a motor trip to Concord New Hampshire last week.
The Acton Parent Teacher Association play committee meets at Mrs J Henry Engman’s home to select a cast and plan a theatrical for the dental clinic benefit. The production date is set for November 14 with Kal Kansanniva chairing joined by Louisa Wood Ruth Berglind Mrs Edward Schmitz Mrs Allan Moody and Mrs Joseph Fitzgizzon.
Modern war has changed tactics but not the Army man’s smoking taste. For over two decades Camels have been the favorite cigarette among Army personnel and now Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard men also prefer Camels. Local tobacco dealers promote the idea of “Send a Carton of Camels” to servicemen from folks back home.
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