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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1938
Page
4
The Concord enterprise lists advertising rates and contact details. It notes rates scaled by length, with 5c per inch for first insertion and 2nd insertion at a lower rate, and provides the publisher's weekly timetable and telephone number for inquiries.
The piece argues federal relief through the WPA is vital for Iowa municipalities. It cites Senator Carter and Secretary Ickes in a feud, defends fair state relief shares, and notes daily WPA project releases. It emphasizes public health, sanitation, roads, buildings, parks, and schools as permanent municipal benefits.
The Lutine, famed frigate of Britain, lies at the Zuider Zee entrance with a rumored ten million dollar treasure. Salvage has yielded coins since 1800 but most of the gold and silver remains buried under quicksand while the ship’s bell, signaling salvage status, has long since served at Lloyds.
The Department of Agriculture reports scientists have perfected making artificial wool from skim milk at about 50 cents a pound, a potential product far cheaper than natural wool. The piece notes dairy farmers may benefit from skim milk surpluses while wool growers fear disruption to a specialized market. It also cites a Chicago economist linking decreasing per capita consumption of corn wheat and sugar to urban dietary shifts.
The Finnish Congregational Church at 11 Beacon Street lists Sunday events: Sunday school at 10 a m Christian Endeavor at 2 30 p m with Miss Hanna Lehto presiding and evening worship at 7 30 p m A mid week service is set for 7 30 p m Thursday with coffee after. Rev Koponen Mrs Koponen and others attended the Eastern Finnish Evangelical Union fall meeting in Collinsville Conn last Sunday evening.
A Hawaii column mentions Maynard readers, Schofield football league injuries, and two Maynard alumni Michael Ignachuk and Tony Smalski preparing for August games with the 8th Field Artillery. It includes a separate Middlesex County political endorsement for Ernest J. Chisholm by Mrs. Irving F. Armstrong.
At the Anthony Hunt Houlton Post No 221 American Legion meeting, Howard F. Ryan was named post commander Frank W Cloutier vice commander William A Wilkins adjutant and historian Albert J Berry finance officer Frank W Thompson chaplain William V Collins sergeant at arms and Gunnar Hemmingson graves registration officer. Executive committee members are Charles Stefanelli Martin F McMahan Herman F E Christiansen. Delegates to Middlesex County Council are H F Ryan F J Kelley H E Wilson with alternates P R Raymond H C Isner Gunnar Hemmingson. Public installation planned for October likely with the Auxiliary.
The family of the late Mrs. Annie McBreen O Connor thanks those who offered kind words and sympathy. James L. O Connor and family extend appreciation for support shown during their loss.
Maynard attorney John A. Driscoll, seeking the Democratic nomination for Representative of the 10th Middlesex district, reports strong backing in all four district towns, led by his home town. He previously carried Hudson by 260 votes against Representative William Stockwell, a strong rival.
The Bedford overseers recorded a calm night with 14 members attending the Grange. Women plan future quilt sales while luncheons and card parties continue under Parent Teacher Association sponsorship. Mrs Lottie J Peterson attended the Los Angeles Legion convention, leaving Sunday morning with Mrs Louis Pfeiffer. Ann Nichols and family moved into the former Mitchell home on Great Road.
A mammoth firework show is planned as a centerpiece of the Middlesex County Fair Thursday night. Shell Union Oil will present new set pieces and aerial bombs with a five minute finale. Frank J. Hubin, local manager for Shell Union Oil, organized the display.
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