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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
13
Fire crews fought a blaze at a farm in Stow reportedly burning a barn and threatening the home. Details are fragmentary but show rapid response by local fire department and a Fire Chief named Harold involved in the efforts to contain the flames.
A blaze destroyed about 100 tons of hay at Fender Farms and forced the Babnikki family to flee their home. Firefighters arrived around 7 30 p.m. and gained control after a lengthy effort, with a full 24 hour vigil following the incident.
The Sew ing Circle of the First Parish Church met Thursday to finalize classes for the fair and outline plans for the Harvest St Fair at Stow Town Hall. The event opens October 6 at 3 pm with servings at 5:45 and 7:00 pm. gifts for fancy work, children's tables, flowers, housewares, and home-cooked foods will be featured. The note adds a trivia line about the D river and Oregon coast rowing.
The text discusses pre 1938 car models and their prices, noting a reserve price guide and installment regulations. It mentions a sale with a payment option and a potential $1000 threshold, referencing 38 month terms and average retail guidance for buyers and sellers.
The Middlesex County debt at year end 1947 stands at 25 000 a record low in 65 years. the top debt was 2 024 600 in 1932. County Treasurer Charles P Howard notes lower tax rates than 16 years earlier and cites improved management and rising county business as causes.
In Stow on Sunday afternoon two autoists were involved in a crash at routes 62 and 117. Mrs. Bell Gould of Dania Florida and Mrs. Mary L Boehner of Brookline were fined for traffic faults. Gould paid 50 dollars for driving to endanger and lack of registration. Boehner paid 10 dollars for driving without a proper license.
New Mexico state health department reports 8,688 births and 2,400 deaths in the first half of 1948. The birth to death ratio shows births led by a wide margin during this period.
Plan a Rally Supper and artaement at Stow The Union Evangelical Church vestry on Friday evening October 1 at six followed by an entertainment led by Mrs George W Smith. The covered dish supper is under Mrs Dlancey Hunter supervision. Sunday School resumes October 3 at 9:30 after August closure with guest minister Rev Robert Dempsey, Gordon College Boston.
Final draft registration for 18 to 25 year olds was held at Stow Town Hall on Saturday September 18 from 7 to 9 pm. Arthur W. Trefry, Stow Local Draft Board chairman, announced four registered that evening, with totals for August 30 and 31 August 11 September 11 and September 18 bringing the Stow count to 84 eligible registrants.
Miss Anna A Mis daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mis of 48 Houghton Street married Stanley Robinski of Windsor Ontario in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at St Michael's Church. Rev Francis S Migs of Maynard united them. The bride wore gray accessories and returned from a honeymoon trip. They will reside at 48 Houghton Street.
Stow couple Mr and Mrs DG Maciver of Strathmore Brighton announce the birth of a child to Mr and Mrs Maciver. Grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Joseph By. Irene Hyden noted as related, with extended family from Espie Avenue Maynard.
The fragment signals advertising copy for The Boston Globe urging readers to use the Globe as the daily and Sunday Boston newspaper. It emphasizes brand consistency and circulation presence in the city media landscape.
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