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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1935
Page
4
Analysis of State Socialism and International Communist Movements
The excerpt contrasts state socialism with communism, noting Russia’s official Union of Soviet Socialist Republics name and limited true communism. It discusses economic controls, wage systems, and bread cards, and contrasts Bolshevik party history with evolving limits on revolutionary aims. It also touches on anarchism in Austria Spain Argentina and mentions figures like Stalin and Trotsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiesia
Munist
Union of Soviet Socialistepublics
Bolshevist
Australia
New Zeal
Uruguay
Mexico
Russia
Russian Communist Party
Saber
Caucasus
Arctic
Red League Nations
Atoscow
Stalin
Third International
Arcelona
Kirov
Kame- Zinoviev
Suspects Tied to Communist Leanings Face Scrutiny
The text notes that suspects are accused of being somewhat communist among other charges and face collective suspicion as part of the case.
The Relief Program and President Roosevelt's Plan
The piece analyzes Roosevelt's sweeping relief program amid broad pressure from radicals and politicians. It critiques concessions to the Townsend plan and calls for a fair, comprehensive policy that avoids unjust burdens on smaller states like Massachusetts and New York, urging unity to shape a just program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Hoover
Townsend
Perkins
Massachusetts
New York
Congress
A New and Better Era in Homemaking
A subtle shift toward better homemaking marks the year, spurred by government home-building plans and kitchen equipment advances. Expositions in Chicago, streamlined kitchens, and stylish utensils drive a trend toward quality cooking, practical household management, and pride in culinary achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rovernment
Dashiapper
Cooking School Promotes Modern Food Progress in Enterprise
The article highlights improved prepared foods and attractive advertising as part of a nationwide movement. Mrs. Crabtree draws crowds with cookery lectures asserting good cooking leads to healthy families, with visions of savory roasts perfect coffee and fresh fruit flavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Factboro
Crabtree
Sudbury Schools Closed Amid Illness Of Principal And Staff
Sudbury public schools were closed for the rest of the week due to illness among Principal Flynn two teachers and several pupils. Many children have colds with some cases turning into influenza and pneumonia. Classes expected to resume next Monday. More than 20 youths enjoyed a sleigh ride last Friday and were hosted at the parsonage with refreshments after returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Flynn
Limerick Treaty Stone Reminds of 1691 Violated Pledge
The Treaty stone on Thomond Bridge marks the 1691 treaty ending Limerick siege. Clauses granting Catholic free religion and property rights after allegiance were violated by the victors, earning Limerick the title City of the Violated Treaty in Irish history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomond Bridge
Limerick
William III
James II
Ireland
Struggling River Currents Hinder Steam Vessels in Germany
Collier's Weekly notes the Main River near Aschaffenburg and Bamberg has such strong current that steamers struggle to advance. Barges are towed by a unique Kettle-Boat that drags itself along a 180 mile chain system during periodic trips upriver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slain
Germany
Aschaffenburg
Bamberg
Collier's Weekly
Body Mutilations Fashionable in Primitive Peoples
A Collier's Weekly excerpt notes most body practices have tribal meaning but cites the Belgian Congo custom of removing middle teeth to aid feeding during tetanus risk from soil. The piece implies social or ritual significance in such acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgian Congo
Collier’s Weekly
Millions for Defense Phrase Tied to Pinckney and France
The slogan Millions for defense but not one cent for tribute was used by Charles Pinckney a U S diplomat to France in 1796 to oppose France asking for a monetary gift. The remark framed U S policy during the French demand for tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pinckney
France
Lake Erie's deepest point near Long Point Ont
Lake Erie's greatest depth reaches 210 feet in a five mile band near Long Point Ontario. Its widest expanse stretches about 57 miles opposite Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Long Point
Ont
Geneva
Pokeweed Berries Used for War Paint and Red Ink
Indians used pokeweed berries to stain deerskin and paint their faces for war. White settlers made red ink from the same berries, and the Indian word poke means red or blood.
Revolutionary Army Camp Hut Found at Temple Hill New York
After more than 150 years one log hut used by officers of the American Revolution army is discovered at Temple Hill New York. The find sheds light on colonial encampment sites and preserves a piece of early American military history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Hill
N.Y
Water Ouzel Dives Deep in Mountain Streams
The mountain dipper, also known as the water ouzel, is the sole bird that dives ten feet into rushing stream bottoms and can then fly or walk along the substrate.
Barnum Donates Elephant to Tufts College
P T Barnum presented Tufts College in Medford Massachusetts with a large elephant destined for the college menagerie. The donation marked a notable zoological addition to campus life and attracted wide interest.
Bedford Grange Holds Public Installation Night
Bedford Grange No. 283 held a crowded public installation in the Grange hall despite bad weather. High priest Charles M Gardner of Westfield installed officers with assistance from Mrs Mercie J Jones, Mrs Ruth Webber, Mrs Miorence Goodwin, and Mrs Lottie Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Grange No
Grange Hall
Charles’ M Gardner
Westfield
Demeter
Mercie J. Jones
Ruth Webber
Miorence Goodwin
Lottie Peterson
Arthur Wright
Bedford
Benjamin B Converse
Waldo R Alger
Herman A Scofield
Thomas Johnston
Salvatore F Alhers
F Belle Blake
Leona
Lydiard
Maude Comley
Edwin W Page
Ceres
Sally O Converse
Pomona
Marion M Powderly
Flora
Constance A Poleo
Ruth E Johnston
Leila M Blake
George A Goodwin
Parent Teachers Bridge and Whist Party Honors Winners
Last Wednesday at the Junior High, the Ways and Means committee of the PTA hosted a bridge and whist evening. Prizes in bridge went to Herbert L. Clark, Danel Perkins, Mrs. Sully Converse, Mrs. L. Winchenbaugh, Mrs. Thomas Poleo, Thom ay Poleo, Jji whist to Mrs. Earl Atwood, Mr. M. Winchenbaugh, Mrs. Fraser, Benjamin Converse, Mrs. Ruth Perkins, and Miss Graham. Consultation to Mrs. Pearl Thapter and Mrs. Florence French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means
Parent Teachers Association
Herbert L. Clark
Danel Perkins
Sully Converse
L. Winchenbaugh
Thomas Poleo
Thomay Poleo
Jji
Earl Atwood
M. Winchenbaugh
Fraser
Benjamin Converse
Ruth
Powell on Danger List After North Road Auto Crash
About 9 am Saturday an auto accident on the North road in front of Mrs Gammon's home left Charles R Powell of Brookline with a fractured skull and a broken nose. Powell's car struck Harry G Johnston's parked car and a tree, and he was taken to Lowell General Hospital where his name was placed on the danger list.
Headstone Lost at Towr Cemetery Connected to Hurl Family
The headstone for Stephen Hurl, brother of ex Senator Thomas P. Hurl, has disappeared from Towr cemetery. People with knowledge are asked to contact Cabot Devoll, superintendent. At home of Mr and Mrs Herbert L Newton, 15 tables of bridge saw Len Stiles win the men’s prize and Mrs Frank Perkins the ladies’. Cake coffee and candies were served. Memorial church funds totaled $35.00. A Saturday night dance drew a large, happy crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Hurlbut
Thomas P. Hurlbut
Towr
Cabot Devoll
Herbert L. Newton
Len Stiles
Frank Perkins
Memorial Church
Orange Wood Used for Policemen's Clubs
Orange wood famed for toughness used in making police batons. Origin and early uses reflect durability and historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indigue
Maynard Union Church Plans and Programs
The Maynard Union Church outlines a busy slate with Rev Matthew A Vance and Rev Mr Lothrop speaking on War and Fascism. Meetings cover religion and life, cooperative nights, hymn services, and choir rehearsals for Easter. Young People meet, sermons focus on Christ like character, and repairs improve heating for Sunday worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church
Maynard
Matthew A. Vance
Puatier
Lothrop of
Wakefield
Cutiqga
Maude Gutteridge
Gertrude Keene
Vanve
Hgmns
Ralph Smith
Jesus
Malcolm Trees
Doris Socius
Alma Swanson
Card of Thanks for Catherine F Sluaaughnessy
The Sluaaughnessy family expresses sincere thanks to relatives and friends for kindnesses shown after their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine F. Sluaaughnessy
Valuable Old Papers Missing From Sudbury
A Boston firm advertises the Dr Stearns collection of Sudbury papers. Once in the Goodnow library from 1842 and used by Alfred Hudson in his history, the manuscripts have been loaned out and only a few remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Boston
Dr. Steains
Stearns
Goodnow
Alfred Hudson
West Concord Church Schedules Weekly Christian Endeavor
Minister Alfred W. Stone presides over Friday events with choir rehearsal at 7 PM and rally at 8 PM. The Middlesex Local Union of Christian Endeavor Societies visits. Sunday features church school at 9:30 AM and morning worship at 10:45 AM led by the minister. Evening Young People Society meets at 6 PM. Tuesday includes Ladies Union at 2:30 PM and a 7:30 PM midweek session.
Concord's Thomas F Shaughnessy Former official dies at Belmont
Thomas F Shaughnessy formerly of West Concord and a Concord School Committee member died after a brief illness at his Belmont home 46 Trapsic Road Belmont Funeral services were held from his home and a solemn high mass of requiem followed at Our Lady of Mercy Church Belmont Burial was in Calvary Cemetery He leaves a widow four daughters Katherine Mullen Mary Grace and Ethel Shaughnessy a son Lawrence and a brother Edward Shaughnessy He was born in Roxbury educated in public schools taught school before joining the Concord Reformatory staff He later rose to chief inspector in the United States customs service After retirement he worked with the Boston Chapter American Red Cross He also served on Belmont registrars of voters and as a trustee of the Soldiers Home Chelsea
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Thomas F. Shaughnessy
West Concord
Concord School Committee
United States
Boston
Trapsic Road
Belmont
Our Lady of Mercy Church
Calvary Cemetery
Mrsatherine Shaughnessy
Katherine Mullen
The
American Red Cross
Board of Registrars of Voters
Soldiers’ Home
Chelsea
Concord Fire Extinguishes Chimney Fire at Everett Home
Firefighters were called Sunday to a chimney fire at Elizabeth L. Everett’s home on Lexington Road. No damage was reported. In church news Elmer Herskind known as Uncle Elmer spoke for 10 minutes and Florence Nelson sang as Rev Thurlow preached about passing faith to children. A Trinity Episcopal service featured Rev Peck delivering a historical sermon on fifty year milestones and the church celebrated a Golden Jubilee. The Concord Rotary Club Ladies Night at the Colonial Inn was postponed due to illness. weekly meetings were rescheduled to Thursday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth L. Everett
Lexington Road
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Elmer Herskind
Elmer
Sunday Song Circle
Florence Nelson
George Thoring Thurlow
Trinity Episcopal Church
Charles Russell Peck
Concord Rotary Club
Colonial Inn
Concord P T A Discusses New School Marks and Nutrition
Concord P T A meeting at the High School, presided by Mrs. Walter M Bush, featured J V Merril explaining the new school marks system. Miss Frederica L Bernet from the Massachusetts State Department of Health spoke on balanced diets for growing children. Superintendent Wells A Hall outlined local school efforts to uphold high standards. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Walter Borden and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Parent-Teacher Association
Walter M. Bush
J. Vey Merrill
Peter Bulkeley
Frederica L. Bernet
Massachusetts State Department of Health
Wells A. Hall
Walter Borden
Townsend Plan Meeting Raises Local Development Talks
A meeting at the Concord High School library Monday evening featured former Selectman Theodore A. Custance of Lexington explaining the Town send Plan. The discussion centered on how the town might address growth and infrastructure with community input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Theodore A. Custance
Lexington
Townsend
Willow Rebekah Lodge Wildey Night Observed in Concord
Willow Rebekah lodge held Wildey Night in Odd Fellows hall West Concord with Concord Lodge I O O F as guests. Mrs Marion Whitney Noble Grand presided. Fred S Byerly led entertainment while Harold Ruble sang with Nina Ruble and Charles W Allen spoke on a world trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Rebekah Lodge
Concord
Odd Fellows Hall
West Concord
Concord Lodge
Marion Whitney
Noble Grand
Willow Lodge
The
Odd Fellows
Fred S. Byerly
Harold Ruble
Nina Ruble
Charles W. Allen
Concord Business Houses to Soon Close Doors
Two long standing Concord businesses are to shut down. The E. Cutler grocery store opposite the Concord Railway Station, once run by Frank E. Cutler and recently by John G. Berry, has closed its doors. West Concord Dry goods and department store run by Moses London is also closing out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Hasge
Rank E. Cutler
Concord Railway Station
Frank E. Cutler
John G. Berry
West Concord
West Concord Girl Scouts Leaders Training in Boston
Troop 1 West Concord Girl Scouts leaders Captain Kingman and Lieutenant Tortensen attend a training course at Girl Scout headquarters in Boston to improve instruction for older scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Furniture Casters vs Gliders Comparative Guide
The article weighs casters and gliders for furniture mobility. Casters ease movement and reveal edges, but can scrape and wear poorly. Gliders stay hidden and smooth but may lower chair height and feel less accessible. Metal casters outperform wooden ones for durability. gliders suit lighter pieces while beds and heavy items benefit from casters.
Teach Children to Taste Foods in Nursery Settings
Edith M Barber advises parents on shaping a child’s food habits. Patience and social normalcy in nursery schools encourage kids to try and accept vegetables and new foods over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith M. Barber
Applesauce Cake and Crème de Menthe Fruit Cocktail Menu
A recipe fragment shows an Apple sauce cake with shortenings and spices, raisins and walnuts, baked at 350 degrees for an hour. Also included is a creme de menthe grapefruit orange pineapple cocktail recipe with red cherries. Noodles with oysters recipe notes butter noodles oysters and oyster liquor for baking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Syndicate
Furniture Finishing Notes From A Fragmented Text
The passage describes wood preparation with sandpaper and sealing to smooth the surface. It mentions open grained woods such as ash or chestnut and hints at applying a sealant to create a smooth finish. The writing is partial and technical in tone.
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