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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1941
Page
4
A discussion outlines potential broadening of Social Security coverage to about 80 million, stressing careful study and expert consultation. The piece argues against quick fixes and urges amendments aligned with enduring national security and fiscal prudence.
A cryptic remark blurs profit rhetoric with a claim that profiteering worsens the direct expense, suggesting critics link price hikes to cost manipulation and market strain.
Governor Leverett Saltonstall asks the legislature to preserve seniority rights and prevent wage raises for state county and city workers in the military under the emergency service act. He proposes leave limits to avoid long re enlistments, power transfers for mayors and selectmen, re employment aid after service, and extended civil rights review periods.
Dr Walter A Maier hosts the Lutheran Hour starting October 19 on over 800 stations worldwide. Live Sunday broadcasts span 26 weeks at 1 30 pm and 4 pm Eastern Time across 126 US and Canadian outlets, with clips sent to foreign lands and Spanish translations planned.
Local project by the Maynard Acton Kiwanis club shows moving pictures in Acton and Maynard to raise funds for the Child Find project. Reels screen at Parker Street Hall on Thursday and Friday October 16 and 17 with matinees at 1 and 3 and evening shows at 6 30 and 8 30.
The text notes a division in prices and a separate PE sector for civilians and soldiers. It discusses communities with many active duty soldiers seeking to shield names from charges, and mentions profit concerns related to soldiers on active service.
More than 150 people attended the Acton Parent Teacher association meeting at the high school auditorium. Mrs. Engman presided. Delegates to the State convention were chosen: Mrs. Learmonth, Mrs. Gates and Mrs. Engman. The convention will be October 22 24 at the Parker House Boston. A committee to raise funds for high school instruments was formed, with Walter Stevens Mrs Webster Blanchard and Richard Lowden. A committee meeting is planned at Mrs. Engman's home with Mr. Yeremi an attending. Games were run under Miss Arlene Hanson. A report on new high school building additions was given by Robert Hall. Refreshments served by third and fourth grade mothers under chairs Mrs Fred Willett Mrs Henry Teele and Mrs Axel Christianson.
More than 150 people attended the West Acton Baptist Church annual harvest supper hosted by Mrs Arthur Wilde on Thursday night in the church rooms. A long list of women assisted in arranging and serving, including Mrs Greenleaf, Mrs Carl Peterson, Mrs Webb, Mrs Ludwig Stark, Mrs Frank Atwood, Mrs Pratt, Mrs Littlefield, Carrie Wetherbee, May Whitcomb, and many others.
A compact quotation notes that the world reflects a person’s mood and countenance. It asserts that frowning turns the reflection sour while smiling yields a kind, companionable response. The passage attributes the idea to Thackeray.
Hudson aims for a fifth straight win as Athol visits next Saturday after a hard fought home victory. Joe Rego and Dick Videto starred on offense while May vara and the defense limited Hudson’s mistakes. Coach MacCarthy seeks help for the line as the squad remains a match for strong opponents.
Detailed guidance by E R Rudaly on building trench or box silos on level land. Advises two parallel levees, silage filling, earth cover, minimum six foot height, and considerations for lumber type, siding, lining, and earth cover to prevent spoilage and cracking.
University of Illinois extension specialist J C Hackiman notes winter oats can succeed as a fall crop but are prone to winter-kill, shade legumes, and use moisture. For winter cover, seed 7 to 10 days before wheat. Barley offers the best pasture and grazing options among the three crops.
Experimental plots at an Idaho research station show spraying certain chemicals speeds potato maturity. United States fruit canning output reaches about 50 million cases annually, peaches leading with over 12 million. American farmers used more fertilizer in 1940 than any prior year. 100 percent water inflation of farm tires could become practical with new rubber company developments.
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Marlboro Pilot’s Association prepares a banquet with Kyle as ticket chair and Barbara Listman hailed as a local soloist. The column notes congratulations to Barb and Blimbo Hunt, mentions new Clinton students and a defense air warning for pilots flying near Marlboro airport. Congressman Cagey sends regrets for not attending.
The column details daily routines of air cadets, a former instructor Carey leaving for Honolulu, and a family flying lesson with Eloise expressing interest in becoming a pilot. It notes the Bedford airport project, water drainage work, and a suggestion to stock fish in ditches for passenger amusement.
The Acton Center clubhouse hosted a New Movin Club meeting led by president Mrs F William Rim bach. Seventy members joined the welcome reception as 100 members are enrolled, with no room for new signups until vacancies occur. Entertainment featured Margaret Meriam Browder singing, plus a state convention report by Mrs Alliance. Roy S Whitzomb presided. a bridge and whist party is planned for October 23.
The Acton Center Christian Endeavor society elected officers for the coming year at its Sunday meeting held in the church rooms. Elected were Mable Lusher president Natacha Farley vice president Doris Hartwell secretary and Edgar Peterson treasurer A devotional preceded the election with Miss Helen Pederson leading a discussion on other youth groups. The Middlesex Union meets Oct 24 at the Acton Center church followed by a Halloween party. The Women’s Church Aid plans a harvest supper with Mrs David Lawson as chair. Frank Hollard resigns as Civilian Defense protective division chair and a new chairman will be named by W Burton Harvey.
The Acton community selects Sid ney Howard comedy The Late Christopher Bean for its annual dramatic, with Mrs Joseph Fitzgibbon to coach for the school dental clinic fundraiser. Rehearsals start last Monday and cast to be announced this week at the Acton Grange event.
A fragmentary note highlights the B 19 as the highest powered airplane with four Wright Cyclone engines totaling 2000 horsepower and an estimated 18 ton bomb load for long flights. Unclear whether production will continue. Mentions East Boston and Maynard references.
A look at town happenings notes the American Legion drive at West Acton town hall where about 40 men participate to meet a 45 member quota. The Kent Prince play tours after a Boston opening with Miss Dorothy Moore in the cast. A Catholic party and Unity Bible class plan events, while the State Guard unit’s Monday meeting and other gatherings face weather and holiday postponements.
Fragments show a woman's club supper and lecture plans in November. Brigham is billed to speak on Vancouver. Mrs. William Lears chairs the event. Other notes mention Acton Grange meeting at town hall and Middlesex Central Grange No. 23 gatherings in Weston with a likely fil conferred.
An homage to courage and neighborly support as shared in George Eliot's reflection on bravery. The passage honors acts of selflessness and communal aid within the neighborhood.
Rev. Leonard W. Fowl will preach at the regular Sunday morning service at Union Congregational Church Maynard Massachusetts. The sermon titled Holy Grow and Senior Sunday will be delivered during the morning worship.
Sunday services at 10 and Sunday school at 10 45. Testimonial meeting Tuesday evening at 7 45. Reading Room open 2 to 7 30. Doctrinal readings include biblical quotes and the subject of the lesson. Massachusetts church cites Christian Science beliefs and rural selections.
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