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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1939
Page
4
Easter advertising rates listed by edger office Rugoleh Ww Currier show per inch pricing for first and second insertions and weekly Wednesday publication. The notice mentions a yearly rate of $1.50 and a 7 percent discount.
A satirical fashion piece laments how men struggle to parse women’s clothing jargon. It mocks complex terms like peplums, panniers, and ruche while noting simplification faded as fashion grew louder and more ornate. The text playfully laments the gap between garment names and understanding.
The text argues war emergency powers allow Bermuda to grant women suffrage and lift vehicle bans. It notes Bermuda’s women will gain equal rights, while motor traffic, once allowed, may become permanent despite initial opposition. It predicts high speed driving and gasoline limits will persist beyond wartime. The piece asserts motor vehicles are here to stay.
The piece notes how 1939 governors plan varying Thanksgiving dates despite a federal proclamation by President Roosevelt. Some states keep the traditional late November date, while others push for earlier or multiple observances, creating potential confusion nationwide.
The piece salutes Col Roscoe Turner for retiring from air racing after winning the Thompson Trophy in Cleveland for the third time. He is praised as a showman and a mentor whose flamboyant uniforms and personality helped shape youth interest in aviation.
A survey of four national associations covering 138 systems with over 33 000 stores shows chain advertisers spent over 9 million dollars annually on ads, 58 percent with newspapers. Grocery and drug chains heavily favor print while radio ads remain a minor share. Banks posted stable net income despite a drop in overall business activity.
Ed wards-Quimby Post 248 American Legion and the Women's Unit prepare a public installation at Town hall on Friday evening October 6. County Commander Daniel Brennan of Lowell and state officers will attend. Dancing will follow. New Legion officers include Daniel O'Connell commander and Benjamin Sawyer adjutant. Women’s Unit officers led by Helen Croft president and Pertha Lowden senior VP are to be installed.
Acton Grange members held Guest Night inviting Acton schools faculty and senior students. Worthy Master Inga Frost introduced Hon Frank A Brovu from the Governor's Council who spoke on Criminal Cases and Institutions of the States. The program opened with music by Mrs Leona Cahoon and Benjamin Cahoon.
South Acton chairman James Kinsley and local businessman Edward J Bursow have returned from their trip to the New York World’s Fair. They rode a Boston to Newark flight for their first airplane experience. Alfred Edwards of School Street, who had a month ago suffered a shock, is reported to be improving. News arrives of a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Janes tb aney of Montague. Mrs kad ney is Marion Stoney formerly of Piper Road.
Mr and Mrs Bradford have returned from their wedding trip and will live in the newly remodeled apartment in the William B Holt house on Massachusetts avenue West Acton. The Board of Selectmen denied Jesse Briggs of West Acton a permit to install underground gasoline storage tanks behind the West Acton station owned by the Boston and Maine Railroad. Briggs planned a modern gas and oil building to service autos. Also announced is the Northern Baptist Convention meeting at West Acton Baptist Church with international speakers including Hugo Luck, a native of the Polish region once under Russian control.
A statement argues that dividend records reflect the long history of prudent banking in the United States and are typical of established financial practice. It frames such records as evidence of safety and soundness across the sector.
Long Street Evangelical Free Church announces Fall Festival on Sunday October 8 with Sunday school at 10 45 am and festival from 4 pm to 7 30 pm. Special music, pastor sermons both services, and refreshments between. Missionary Society meets Wednesday at 8 pm in vestry hosted by Mrs Hangem and Mrs Jorsmo with invitation to friends. Friday Y P S at 8 pm location to be announced.
Sunday events include a 9 45 a m church shop and an 11 a m morning service with Rev Daniels sermon The Dangerous Omission A Fall rally and picnic by the Emerson Society is planned for Sunday afternoon meeting at the vestry at 4 o'clock
Weekly religious services and events listed for Trinity Church, St Bernard, Our Lady Help of Christians, and Trinitarian Congregational in Concord. Includes Holy Communion, morning prayers, masses, benediction, church schools, youth groups, and community classes with dates and times.
West Acton Woman's Club opens its 1939 1940 program Monday October 9 with Mrs Walter J Peterson native of Acton and daughter of George Reed giving Tales Along the Wilderness Trail She and her husband have spent years in the wilds A musical program features William Blackney tenor and pianist Mrs Francis Arvehe Madsen Ingeborg guest Acton Center Woman's Club members to bring guests.
Bedford held a special town meeting to consider five articles. Committees reported on the fireproof vault and sidewalk on Great Road. land on North Road moved to business zone. water service to nearby residents discussed. Hartwell Road land for a park to be acted on later. settees to be placed on the common and will appear soon. Meeting adjourned early.
Dr Nea Clarke Weare and her mother Mrs Laura Brown along with Mr Weere visited friends in town last week. They spent the summer at Qgtnault Maine and are enroute to their home in S Petersbore. Mrs Mare Alten plans to spend the next weeks at Wellfleet on Cape Cod with relatives.
A letter from Colonel William J. Blake, manager of the Veterans Administration in Boston, informs veterans of a October 1 to October 20, 1939 enrollment window for replacements in the Veicans Contingent of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Readers may request enrollment information from the Veterans Administration office at the Post Office Building, Boston.
Ernest Creed of South Street suffered severe injuries in an incident described in local coverage. Details on cause and consequences remain in the report with authorities continuing inquiries.
Ownership details publish in Concord Enterprise issue dated September 30 1989. Publisher and editor Dustin S Lucier. managing editor Rudy Cimmer. business manager Dustin Lucier. owners Dustin S Lucier Enterprise Press Inc. bondholder Dean Palmer New York NY. Notarized October 3 1939 by Harris McDonough.
The report notes Linco's health improved after a Friday setback. The Parent-Teacher Association held a successful bridge and whist party at Mrs John Cera's home on Concord Road. Prizes were awarded and refreshments served by the committee.
A compact note explores practical methods to cover new ground and create, emphasizing steady progress and inventive problem solving. It argues that consistent effort and curiosity drive meaningful breakthroughs over time.
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