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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1924
Page
7
Fragmented text discusses a bill to reduce taxes and push action in Congress. References President Coolidge urging prompt passage, opposition in the Senate, and concerns over child labor and work requirements. Mentions Al Jennings and Harding Washington era context with unclear specifics.
The United States sport scene gathers 35 state champions from last year for a high school national basketball tournament hosted by the University of Chicago. Thirty-five states entered with many regional champions, aiming for the April 3 national championship. Officials expect around sixty games and a console tournament for teams not reaching the finals.
Washington March 31 United Press A permanent hospital to honor Americas aid to Japanese quake victims will be erected in Tokyo The American National Red Cross was authorized to draw $3 000 000 Jefferson Cadley Charge dAffaires at the American Embassy in Tokyo will allocate half for construction and half for an endowment fund The hospital will be operated under Japanese Government control.
The La tes' Alliance of the Unitarian Church in Northboro has completed plans for an Annual Easter Fair and Supper to be held April 11 in the vestry. Committees include Apron: Carrie Lever and John Allen. Fancy: Frank Eames and Foster. Gang: Dorothy Hyde, Mary Phelps and Olive Russell. Mystery: Herbert Gale, Leunan, Frederick Johnson and John Eames. Upper committee: Evelyn Potter, Mary Mentier, Claude Shattuck, William Jr and Harry Allen.
Rev. John E. Selig announces the week's Masses at St Church. Monday Mass for Mrs William Kelleher, Tuesday for Mary Riley, Wednesday for Elisabeth White, Thursday for John W Garrity, and Friday for the intentions of Mrs Clara Hughes.
Berlin reports a modern clash not with tanks but between American and German auto makers. Ford Motor Co and Hugo Stinnes land 20 000 American workers in Hamburg to supply cars on installment plans as low as ten dollars monthly.
Southboro March 31 The Southboro Woman's Club plans a Community House meeting Thursday afternoon April Ord. President Miss Alicia Masten will lead a business session then Dorothy Berry Carpenter of Lynn will present dramatic readings. Tea will be served by committee chair Mrs Richard Lincoln and members Mrs EB Ward Mrs Joseph Ould Mrs F W Twombiey Mrs Harry Bailey Mrs W S Dermon and Mrs H W Young.
Judge Jacob Asher ruled no further criminal action is needed in the death of E. Mullins Jr., seven, of Shrewsbury, killed when a Marlboro man, Frederick L. Claflin, drove a touring car into a building after side-swiping another vehicle. Claflin was fined $200 previously for reckless driving.
The American Legion sponsors a proposal to replace wooden grave markers with marble ones for American dead overseas. House Committee on Military Affairs would consider requests to provide permanent markers, citing deterioration of the current crosses.
The Italian physicist Allesandro Volta is credited with a powder named Volta that supposedly relieves rheumatic pains. It is absorbed through the feet via the soles and claimed to act rapidly, offering a money back guarantee if no relief is felt after the first package. Local druggists Burke Drug Co H A Barnard Wheeler Costellow supply it with a full refund promise.
Framingham will supply sixteen multi tubular boilers weighing about thirty five tons each. The $100000 contract was won over major boiler shops in the south and west and repeats a 1921 order from the same Cuban plantation. Planned completion by June 30 with direct rail shipment to Key West then Havana ferry to Cuba.
A fine green lobster was caught in the Assabet river by Roy Sewall near Colbert farm. Maynard Ellis members attended Hudson lodge BPOE installation and banquet at Hudson on Tuesday. Magdalene Chapter OWS initiated a class at Masonic hall Tuesday with a collations served, and a military night is planned for April 29 at the same venue.
The Congregational Church announces a Christian Endeavor prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 pm. A sale and entertainment by the Ladies' Social Circle is set for Thursday evening. Sunday services include 10 30 am morning worship 11 45 am Sunday school and 7 pm evening service on April 6. The evening discourse is The Christian Teaching about Redemption.
Frank Walley of 7 Prospect Street Maynard slipped and fell beneath a train at the Lothrop Street crossing in Plymouth. Both legs were severed. he is in critical condition at Jordan Hospital. James McCartin of Cambridge, also aboard, jumped clear and suffered four broken ribs. Both men are Plymouth Yarn Co. employees returning from Boston when they jumped to avoid a long walk.
The Board of Registrars will hold public meetings in the selectmen's rooms on Monday April 7 from 7 30 to 8 30 pm and Wednesday April 16 from 7 30 to 9 pm to register citizens eligible to vote in the presidential primary on Tuesday April 29.
Mrs. Mary Lamprey has returned home to Upland road after three months with relatives in Cambridge and Newton. Mrs. R O Clark of North Weymouth is visiting Mr and Mrs. James E. O Leary on Newtor street.
Anchorage report describes Shorty Wehnke crossing pine marten with cats to create a new fur breed. Escaped martenccats displayed martin climbing and kitchen raiding traits but kept tomcat swearing, turning neighborhoods tense. Wehnke continues experiments toward a cussless cat while pursuing pine marten crosses.
The second annual Framingham merchants trade show will run April 2 and 3 at the Casino. Last year drew 16,000 visitors. this year expects to surpass that total with seventy five exhibits of Framingham merchandise and a two orchestra entertainment lineup by Dewey's Concert and Adams Empire. The event is organized by the Merchants Committee of the Board of Trade with enhanced displays and arrangements.
April 1 The Women’s Auxiliary of Lord Bugly Post AL will visit disabled veterans at Westboro and Grafton State hospitals this afternoon. They will carry homemade cakes candy fruit cigarettes and gum to the service men in those institutions. Welfare committee members are Mrs George McMaster chairman Mrs Eugene Closson Mrs A W Ruggles Mrs Jol Burke and Mrs W A Gould.
A mock radio concert will entertain after a supper at the Pilgrim Congregational Church on Wednesday night April 2. The arrangement committee includes Misses Ruth and Ethel Lawin Lawrence Spurr and Wilbur Hosmer. The cupper group is led by Mrs Irving Hosmer Mrs Walter Brewer and Mrs Harry Bailey.
A short verse urges readers to carry a book and strive to live safely. It emphasizes that memorizing safety rules can prevent the worst outcomes during everyday walks and flips. The piece promotes cautious, mindful behavior as a guiding principle.
A speeding car swerved and struck a telephone pole, leaving the driver pinned beneath. Stable Slackputter rushed to the scene and announced locating the occupant, signaling prompt aid.
Sophia Y Haynes widow of Thomas Haynes dies at J K Wetherbee home West street Acton born Aug 14 1839 youngest of 12 siblings. She cared for relatives and later Mr Wetherbee in North Sudbury and Acton, funeral held March 25 conducted by Rev Charles A Haney with local bearers and burial in North Sudbury Haynes family plot.
Last Wednesday noon the chimney of the homes of Mrs Glines and Mrs Christie on Main Street caught fire. Lawrence Tucker Arthur Reynolds and Frank Leard spotted the danger and quickly extinguished the blaze. A Friday evening field fire near Mrs Nagie's home, driven by a strong wind, spread rapidly but was halted by a large crowd and chemical extinguishing aid with little damage.
A narrator describes a hilltop living room arranged with simple furnishings that create warmth and beauty without excess. Details include a brick fireplace, a davenport, a secretary, a rush bottom chair, bright book rows, guest linen, and balanced tall furniture pieces with nautical blue red and purple accents.
The funeral of George A. Macker, Civil War veteran and Arthur G. Biscoe Post 80, G.A.R., was held Sunday at 1:30 PM at his Oak Street home. The service was conducted by Rev. Herman P. Fisher and burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery under Undertaker L. Phillips Conant.
Lawmakers scrutinize youth outreach funding as Congress weighs teen programs and speech rules. Officials from multiple committees examine how student voices are represented in policy discussions.
A critique argues that most legislators come from country law offices and misunderstand business and finance. It claims politics in Washington hinders industry, profits fall, and Congress misreads that prosperity requires employment and tax income to fund government. It suggests government support elsewhere compares unfavorably to the U S. approach.
A scrambled critique argues that production errors fuel scandal and political friction. It claims politicians overreact, warns Congress could pause yet economy would suffer, and decries radical officeholders while urging moral uplift in Washington.
The adjusted compensation bill to equalize gratuities for veterans of several wars passed the Senate yesterday. Introduced by Senator Bursum of New Mexico, the measure mirrors Harding’s vetoed bill from the last session and would cost about for the first year. A Seattle man was arrested for pol¥ bing a filling station while Teapot Dome news circulates from his jail cell.
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