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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1944

Page

4

Eee Eee Eee Eae Eee Eee E Teen

A fragmentary OCR item lists scattered letters and phrases, lacking clear names, places, or events. The readable portion conveys no concrete people or actions to summarize into a newsroom item.

Stamp Politics and Farm Food Aid Debate

A Senate review argues for a plan to divert surplus farm food and government stocks to feed 16 million Americans at public expense. Critics say the New Deal offers little hope, viewing the proposal as costly and indicative of a failing economy. The article frames administration strategy as relying on borrowed funds and highlights ongoing strains on producers and taxpayers.

Senate Commodity Eet Corporation Frase America Arma

Wrong Horse and Russia Relations During War

The fragment discusses missteps in European diplomacy, noting Finland’s stance toward Germany amid tensions. It argues the Finnish government showed human frailty rather than statesmanship, using racing as an analogy to fault faulty judgment over faulty players.

Russia Finland Germany Agnla

Concord church notices and community events in October

The Concord area reports upcoming Walden Royal Arch Chapter meeting at the Masonic Temple on Monument Square and religious services across churches. Highlights include confirmations, baptisms, parish obituaries, school games, and civic club gatherings with dates in October and November.

Solomons Temple in Jerusalem Construction Recalled

The fragment notes the Solomons Temple in Jerusalem and a reference to a labeson origin, hinting at ancient building practices and historical temple construction.

Solomons Temple Oe 'S Jerusalem Soaine Labeson

Veterans Administration GI Bill questions answered

A reader's column lists Q A on GI Bill loans and benefits. Topics include loan limits and repayment, policy conversion age effects, USAF and US Armed Forces Institute abbreviations, premium payments for National Service Life Insurance, dependency allowances for wife and mother, and contact steps via Public Relations or the American Red Cross for military inquiries.

Veterans Administration R. M Caitbridgee A National Ford USAF C. K. Somerville United States Armed Forces Institute Winchester Washington, T. C

West Calicorn Union Church Fair Date Announced

The annual West Calicorn Union Church fair will be held on Wednesday, November 8. Concord D.A.R. members attended the state convention in Swampscott as the Concord Chapter begins its 60th year since organization. Mohawk and Concord Sea Stouts meet next Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Harvey Wheeler School Auditorium. No Concord public schools will hold classes Thursday and Friday due to the holiday, with classes resuming Monday morning, October 16. The Concord High girls field hockey team visits Belmont Friday for their next game, captained by Marjorie Harmon, aiming for a second straight win. The next home game is Tuesday, October 17 against Acton High at Emerson Playground. The James J. Mansfield Post No. 158 plans its annual joint installation of officers on Wednesday, October 18 at 8 p.m. in the Veterans Building, Middlesex County, with officers to be installed by James Alexander of West Concord for the Legion and Mrs. Julia Finan of Everett Street for the Auxiliary.

Concord Arlington High Kathleen Dee Sue Barron Arlington Seconds Janie Richardson Belmont Gla Concord D.A.R Swampscott Marjorie Harmon Oress James J. Mansfield A.s Veterans Building Middlesex County States James Alexander Commonwealth Avenue West Concord Legion Julia Finan Everett Street Auxiliary

City Council Adjourns After Minor Earthquake

A slight earthquake rattled the city hall during a session. The mayor and aldermen left promptly while the city clerk remained to record the adjournment saying on motion of the city hall the council adjourned.

Doctor visit ends with memory loss joke

Wise Man Jones recalls paying a doctor in advance for memory loss. Smith asks what was done. Jones replies the doctor took payment upfront, implying a humorous scam.

Jones Smith

Ready to Duck Judge Now: acquittal on home charge plea

Fragmentary text implies a courtroom scene with a defendant seeking acquittal. It references a judge and a home related charge but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes to establish full facts.

For Tat She Thanks for the Hug

The overheard exchange reveals personal tensions as characters discuss a secret marriage and gossip. Mabel’s private life becomes a topic of curiosity with questions about how details spread. The dialogue hints at social pressure and intrigue within a tight group.

Army Line Dialogue Sparks Clarification Amid Confusion

A fragmentary wartime exchange shows Pvt. You know cross talking about kissing another girl with a character named Mabel who protests that her name is not Mabel, revealing a misaddressed or confused scene.

Army Line Pvt Mabel Mary

Nit-Owww Finger Burn Sparks Hot Water Mishap

A reader writes of a burn from hot water and questions why the sensation wasn’t felt before dipping a hand in. The note suggests surprise at the delayed perception of heat.

Swallowed Spoon Joke Sparks Hospital Stir

Comic exchange turns on a man who swallowed a spoon and cannot stir, prompting quick laughter. The humor relies on a pun about stirring and medical urgency.

Harry Jerry

Kitty Kitty Believe Me Pick My Friends

In a playful exchange two speakers joke about choosing friends with a lighthearted tone. The fragment hints at a casual social moment and familiar banter.

Joan Jane

Complete Blank Jim You Look Like You Have Something On Your Mind

Dialogue exchange shows Jim's distracted mood and Jack teasing about a hat. Jim denies anything while Jack suggests the hat as a playful cause. The brief vignette captures a casual moment of humor between two individuals.

Jim Jack

Cute Trick Nit What eight letter word starts with he ends with he

Riddle fragment presented as a pun. The puzzle asks for an eight letter word beginning with he and ending with he. The provided line hints at he adac he suggesting header model.

Not So Dumb He-See on the Beach Epee Darling

Fragmentary notes describe a substitute on the beach predicted to become the best next year in fencing. The speaker uses playful language and mock suspense about a character nicknamed epee darling.

Epee

Half and Half Joe Declares Mixed Feelings About New Girl

A brief fragment records Half and Half Joe debating a new girl, remarking she is pretty one moment and homely the next, without a clear conclusion or further details.

Joe

Double Talk Jones and the Hungry Dates Monologue

Joe complains every woman he dates is hungry and Elsie jokes the moon stirs appetite. The exchange features playful banter among Jones Smith Love's Menu Joe and Bill about talking to birds and talking turkey.

Jones Smith Joe Bill Elsie

Me Too Harry I Hate Vague and Noncommittal

A candid remark echoes frustration with vagueness. The speaker calls for clearer statements and firmer stances amid a restless exchange.

Harry Jerry

One Man's Opinion: Scarcity to Surplus in Food

Walter Kiernan argues rationing may shift to free food tickets as September 17 marks canned goods leaving the point list. He warns prices follow supply driven by weather, war demand, and nature, making surpluses a bigger headache than shortages and that math and policy cannot buck Mother Nature.

Acton Ladies Plan New England Hosted Dinner

The Ladies social circle of the Universalist Church of South Acton will host a New England hosted dinner on Wednesday evening October 18 at 6 30 in the church vestry with Mrs Alberta Tuttle as chairman. The Acton Garden Club met in Acton Center with president Mrs Robert Bond presiding. Mrs Philip Vanderhoot of West Concord spoke and showed pictures of Concord and Acton Gardens. Mrs Ernest Washburn and Mrs Thomas Foster organized the social hour afterward.

Universalist Church of South Acton New England Alberta Tuttle Acton Acton Center Robert Bond Philip Vanderhoot West Concord Concord Acton Gardens Ernest Washburn Thomas ‘Foster

Christmas paper drive aids local paperboard needs

A garbled note requests donations of paper and cardboard for a large Christmas drive to assist a local paper board. Organizers urge residents to contribute sheets and packaging to support holiday needs.

Massachusetts Sets 706 Million Sixth War Loan Quota

The Massachusetts War Finance Committee announced a 706 million dollar quota for the Sixth War Loan, up from the Fifth, with a campaign starting soon and running through December. Individuals, corporations, and other buyers are urged to participate and meet the investment targets set for July and the prior drive.

Mittee

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