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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1941
Page
3
A fall luncheon guide outlines seasonal table decor with autumn flowers and color schemes, plus a suggested menu featuring CreMed Fillet of Flounder with Mushrooms, Orange Honey Bread, and a peach topped ice cream. It includes dressings for salads and a simple uncooked custard ice cream recipe.
A fragmented guide discusses using fauley ties and natural elements like pears apples squash and leaves as centerpieces. It suggests bright flowers interlaced with greenery and rub and polish methods to enhance fruit displays for luncheon tables.
The article recalls Forty second Street as a busy theater and vice block once home to burlesque and grind houses. It mentions Schuberts theater on Forty second near Seventh and landmarks like Roman Gardens Drake’s restaurant and Bunn Bros basement eatery. It notes decline to strip shows, crowds, panhandlers, and a shift toward downtown Broadway stores and offices with Grand Central and Commodore as anchors. Henry James and New Yorker patrons are referenced as part of the city’s lore.
Mrs. Anna Choyce, 92, of North Wales PA, pursues title of oldest woman fisherman. She maintains a photo album of prize catches including pickerel and a catfish, and her motto centers on longevity and fishing.
Fragmentary text mentions Brav Ze and Bene End with unclear references Gecres appears as a stray word. No coherent event or identifiable persons or organizations are readable.
The article explains causes of asphyxia including drowning, electricity, and gas poisoning. It details carbon monoxide as the lethal agent, how it deprives blood of oxygen, and the progression of symptoms from headaches to collapse. It notes artificial respiration as essential and highlights the Pressure method as a primary rescue technique with practical access and training.
In Acton the brooks and rivers feeding the South Acton Woolen Company and partners run nearly dry. A large puddle with many fish sits above the dam while smaller fish were stranded on drying banks. The dam above the old grist mill was opened Thursday to relieve the shortage, but the fresh supply is likely to evaporate in days.
West Acton receives an inhalator and resuscitator from Mr and Mrs Webster Blanchard of West Acton Mt announced by Fire Chief H Stuart MacGregor. The apparatus is fully equipped with modern devices and kept at the West Acton fire house.
The Acton Civilian Defense Committee met at the town hall with Chairman W. Burton Harvey presiding. Committee heads led reports on planning, medical, transportation, publicity, and executive roles while Col. Robert E. Goodwin replaced A. W. Ghirardini as Regional Director.
Acton Grange hosted a neighbor night with Waverly Grange members in attendance. A three act entertainment featured selections by McNallaras Band led by Mrs Flora Kilmartin and a chorus, plus a duet and Ragtime number performed by named participants. Helen Pederson organized the program.
A general alarm blaze at the Hall Brothers Pail factory on Central Street in West Acton caused more than $1,000 in damage. Fire companies under Chief H. Stuart MacGregor fought the fire from 10:30 p.m. Thursday until it was under control around midnight, with flames spreading from a side wall into the main portion of the building. Minor explosions were feared but firefighters extinguished the flames before heavier damage occurred.
Twenty six men attended this week’s regular drill of the Acton Unity Massachusetts State Guard Reserve. Sergeants McCabe Cram and Nelson instructed in the manual of arms facings and rifle use. The unit received rifles from state headquarters and drills proceed with enthusiasm. Lieut. Thomas C. Gallagher, commanding officer, aims to arrange a state inspection on September 29 or October 6.
The Acton Catholic Club met Wednesday night at the G A Rehall with about 50 members. Thomas C Gallagher presided as plans were made to buy kitchen equipment and to host a Halloween party and dance for soldiers at Fort Devens on October 31. The newly formed group outlined an extensive fall and winter program of meetings and social events.
Acton Center Fire Company members joined a Lancaster outing to compete with several fire teams in tests of firefighting efficiency. Clarence Frost of North Acton serves as secretary of the organization, which includes members from nearby towns in the region.
A dog clinic operated at Pearle Kennels from 5:30 to 6:30 p m to address a rabies scare in Acton and nearby towns. The event followed prior incidents and included guidance on restraining dogs to prevent further risk.
Ann Leonard presented an illustrated lecture titled Garden Pictures Through the Year at the South Acton Universalist church. The program by the Ladies' Social Circle offered practical landscaping tips and cultivation guidance while Rev Roydon Leonard showed lantern slides from areas shot by himself.
Rosd J Downie of South Acton was surprised with a party at her home by a large gathering of friends. She plans to move with her daughter Bernice Kilburn to California to join her son Ken Downie who works there. Two bouquets and a money purse were given by Mrs Alfred Downie as thanks. Refreshments followed with many attendees including Mr and Mrs Harry Smith and numerous neighbors.
The American Legion Post Auxiliary meets at Mrs. William M. Grant's home. The Women’s Association of Memorial Congregational Church held a Friday executive board meeting. Sudbury’s 4-H town chairman is Mrs John Guaghan. Sudbury Grange supported MiddIesex Central Pomona in Framingham. Miss Alice Sennett, a Regis College freshman, resides in South Sudbury. Camille Onilette pursues Medical Secretariat at Kathleen Della School in Brookline. A Legion nomination committee was formed and officer elections set for November 15. Dr and Mrs James Ison of Syracuse visited Prof. and Mrs. Edgerly. Prof. Edgerly formerly taught at Syracuse College. Mr and Mrs Leonard D. Stiles visited Greenfield, NH summer home of the Eatons.
A brief line appears to describe an active jeoetanne in connection with Cloatie, though the text is garbled and lacks clear context or concrete events.
Carlisle Herbert Prescott of Curve Street reports a giant sunflower in his garden stretching ten feet high with a 17 inch diameter blossom. He believes the plant could rival the famous sunflowers of Kansas if frosts stay away.
First Parish in Sudbury hosts a fall fair to benefit the church. A large committee organized by Mrs Flector and Mrs Migs presides over a church collection and a community dinner in the church hall at 12 noon, with crafts and meats prepared by church ladies. The fair runs from 10 AM to 9 PM and invites all to attend.
A fragmentary line appears to quote Thackeray describing the world as a laugh vat or pen. It offers no clear event or context beyond a satirical image.
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