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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1941
Page
5
The text describes a probate matter in which Philip acts to appoint an executor without bond. It notes the requirement to file an appearance if objecting and fixes a return date in October 1941. Official proceedings mention Judge John Leggat and Register Jordan.
In the probate court of Massachusetts the matter of Isabelle Hall of Acton is listed for probate of a will or estate. The filing party Bu Hall requests appointment without bond and objects may be filed. appearance required before the return day. Judge Leggat presiding. Register Loring P. Jordan. Lost Book notice requests replacement for Book No 1644 at the institution for savings.
Notice records loss of book No. 11069 and a request to issue two new deposit books from The Savings Institution at Sidney. Funds and payments are referenced with dates in October.
Whist tables played at Mrs John Pederson home in Acton for the Grange fundraiser. Prize winners include Mrs Mary Downey A J Hicks Edith Hatch Lena Lawrence Ruth Peterson and others. Inga Frost chaired with Bertha Tucker and Mrs Pederson assisting. next event Oct 21 at the Pederson home as the series continues toward a $5 grand prize for fewest losses.
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at Town Building on Wednesday October 22 1941 at 8 00 P M on Henry E Tolmans application for a license to install one underground 1000 gallon gasoline tank and two underground 250 gallon dry solvent tanks at 2 Powder Mill Road Maynard on land owned by Tolman and others.
The Middlesex Institution for Savings announces that Deposit Book No ais has been lost. A stop payment is issued. The notice is dated Concord Massachusetts September 29 1941 with endorsements by J W Ballou Assistant Treasurer.
Middlesex County notices announce a sheriff sale to be held October 20 1941 at 10 30 in the forenoon at 24 26 Nason Street Maynard Massachusetts. Personal property to include women's underwear hosiery corsets lingerie yard goods knitting yarns notions hats sweaters shirts and more. Fixtures such as show cases a Dalton adding machine a Diebold safe Lamson cash carrier system oak counters shelving a mirror cabinet and electric globes. Cash terms only and bids may be rejected.
A fragmentary editorial note from a 20th century Western Newspaper Union release appears. The text is garbled with incomplete phrases and missing context, showing formatting marks and stray words rather than a complete item. The readable bits suggest an opinion column about platonic ideals but lack coherent details.
Across Europe, guerilla bands in Yugoslavia siege Nazi officers while Belgrade plans counter measures. In Norway King Haakon declares death penalties for crimes against the state as underground resistance grows, with thousands in camps and raids shaking Axis control.
A Senate poll showed 29 in favor of changing neutrality law while 20 opposed and others undecided. Hull warned Axis powers about armed American ships using Panama flags after a tanker sunk east of Recife. Hitler boasted of victory amid Moscow’s reports of fighting and supply needs next spring.
A fragment from a New Year dispatch notes Gen. Jan Christian Smuts and radio reports from Cape Town mentioning Cas e and ongoing coverage.
Louis Déeembitz Brandeis, noted liberal jurist and former Supreme Court justice, died at his Washington home on the eve of the new term. He retired in 1939 due to ill health after 23 years on the high bench, having been appointed by President Wilson in 1916. He was renowned for labor union advocacy and opposition to high finance.
President Roosevelt drew fire for discussing Article 124 of the Russian constitution which promises religious freedom. Church leaders and lawmakers questioned his stance while he later clarified it as a hopeful interpretation. The Russian Orthodox head voiced support, saying church strife in Russia may end. Myron Taylor returned from a papal visit to weigh in on religious liberty.
Moscow reports a large Red Army unit trapped by the Pinna north of Leningrad near Lake Ladoga was rescued by a Dunquerque inspired retreat. The escape, led by Colonel Bondarev and his force after 45 days of fighting, is hailed as a hero’s breakthrough.
In West Acton Emerson Hospital plans an annual nation day with garden produce displays and craft tables led by Mrs. n the Blood and Mrs. Pre Whittier. The school program features the Patent- Teacher ascot and a dancing class for 16 couples led by Miss Merrill. The Neighborhood Minister's Association meets at the Baptist church parsonage with Rev Arthur Wilde guiding clergymen from several towns. Laurie BE Jules of Willowroad, recently back at Phillips Academy Andover, makes the Phillips junior varsity football team after playing jayvee hockey, baseball, and football in his lower middle year.
Akton Woman's Club president Mrs F William Rimbach and West Acton leader Mrs Ormial Laffin joined Marlboro Tuesday club at Marboro Country Club for a 50th anniversary. Mrs Eugene White of Manchester NH and daughter Susan visited Herbert Clark in South Acton as the school census by Miss Catherine Kingsley nears completion. Mr and Mrs Roman Baker marked their 44th wedding anniversary last Wednesday. The clipping also notes tobacco gift ideas and fundraiser mentions with references to military morale goods.
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