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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1941
Page
5
The West Acton Woman's Club opened its first meeting of the 46th season on Monday afternoon at the clubhouse. President Mrs. Afin will lead the gathering. Attendees included Miss Katherine Smith and her son Ken, with Bible Institute attendance noted. Fort Devens Halloween dance plans, and other local items such as residents at Tert Home, hospital stays, and local moves are mentioned.
Northboro reports a tenement shortage amid heavy construction. Real estate dealers say demand from city dwellers outpaces supply, especially for small plots with a few acres. Some large houses are being split into tenements and renovations to other apartment buildings proceed, with occupancy imminent.
Director James W. Agnew of the Division of Fisheries and Game announced an open season on male cock pheasants from October 20 through November 20 in all counties. Hunters may take two males per day and six for the season.
A fragment notes that a son shall have in his possession more pheasants than he can readily take under these regulations. The terse line implies a limit or expectation within a regulatory framework governing pheasant possession.
Concord events include a Girl Scout rummage sale date at the State Armory doors opening 10 am. Local resident Douglas Locke recovering from appendectomy at Emerson hospital, with return planned Thursday. Lovell George family vacationing from Nashon Island visits Concord. Mrs. Arthur B. Brooks among patrons of a New England Hospital benefit on October 15 at Colonial Theatre Boston. Police plan the biennial policemen’s association ball October 28 at the state armory with Jack Marshhand orchestra. Frank J. Googins schedules athletics event October 11 at Hopkinton High. W C Weisgerber of Los Angeles, puzzle creator, visiting Concord with Cecil W. Gammon.
This column promotes waffle making as a versatile social centerpiece for home gatherings. It divides recipes into ordinary waffles and fancy options like gingerbread and chocolate waffles, encouraging readers to host waffle parties for friends, family, or clubs.
Algonquin Council hosts its second Fall Planning Conference on Wednesday October 8 at 6 45 PM at Southboro town hall. The agenda features a suggested 1941 42 program by Dr Morton Fy Yates Scout Commissioner and Larry F Sears Scout Executive plus four group discussions and an executive board meeting. Local Cubbers and Troop Scouters urged to attend and reserve seats at Scout Headquarters Framingham.
Lynn Says advises on modern electric waffle irons. Do not grease though batter should be rich. Pour batter on pre heated iron from pitcher or spoon. Avoid water near plugs during cleaning. Use damp cloth or soft brush to remove batter and crumbs.
Henry A. Laughlin Jr of Monument Street was among 10 Bay State youths to graduate from the aviation course at Craig Field Alabama last week. He earned his second lieutenant’s commission and will be assigned to the Air Corps. Eligabeth Wentworth of Elm Street set October 11 for her wedding to Charles D. Lee of Boston at First Parish Church with Rev Edward P Daniels officiating. Concord Grange plans a public whist party at Hiks upper hall on Tuesday October 7 at 8 pm. Roger K. Allen of Revolutionary Ridge visited New York City last week. Annursnac Grange met at the Harvey Wheeler School September 22 with a reception for school officials Superintendent H Paul Larrabee and high school principal J Clifford Geer present along with teachers.
Harvey Wheeler school audience enjoyed a Sudbury Grange play with guest soloists Mrs Adelaide Sims and Eric Farnell of Maynard. Speakers included Mrs John Johnson of Chelmsford and Mrs Katherine McCarron of Stoneham. Refreshments followed the meet. West Concord Boy Scouts Troop 38 started season with an outdoor supper on Scout Island. Warner’s Poaon committee met concurrently. The WCTU opened its season at Mrs G Clarence Manter’s home on Main Street. Horace A. Gade drawn for jury duty to report October 20 at East Cambridge. Ladies Union met at Miss Mary A Curry and Miss Elvira S Curry’s home on Assabet Avenue.
A compact quotation attributed to Caesar reflecting how people accept beliefs aligned with their desires. The line underscores selective perception and confirmation bias in human judgment.
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