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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1930
Page
4
A garbled 1903 notice from a Marlboro Mass post office outlines subscription rates under congressional act. The fragment lists towns Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford and hints at postage details and annual pricing.
A judge advocates a stringent federal anti pistol law arguing honest citizens need protection from surprise attacks. The article recounts a shooting where bandits were armed and targeted victims, contrasting old shop displays of pistols with today’s crime rise. The piece critiques reformers and warns prohibitory laws may aid criminals while urging practical safety measures.
Hon John M Merriam will speak on Sudbury's colonial role at a mass meeting in the First Unitarian Church on April 1. The June tercentenary features a town parade, sports, speeches on the common, a committee led event with Harvard Professor Clifford Moore and Marlboro lawyer John E Rice among speakers. A local choir and bands will participate, with community singing and a social hour.
Review of Reviews notes the international situation blocks any real disarmament. France would cut naval plans only if Britain and the United States guarantee security against potential foes, but the policy of violation stalls progress. The piece argues political questions prevent reductions and predict ongoing naval buildups by Britain, Japan, Germany, France, and Italy.
Maynard residents report complaints to the Health Board about overflowing cesspools in town. A Health Board inspector will inspect cesspools, especially in affected areas. Pilbie schools close for ten days from April 1 to 28 for vacation. Edison age employees receive physical examinations by a specialist to protect employee health.
George B Parker aged 92, the town’s oldest resident, died at his Arlington street home. Born in Windsor Vermont he came to Acton 75 years ago. He served in Civil War Company 5 Massachusetts Regiment and was widowed with one son Herman W Parker, president of Stoneham Savings Bank. Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon.
The census will count people at their usual place of abode on April 1. Those temporarily absent or living in other districts may be counted where they happen to be, with absent-family schedules used where possible. Transient individuals and those in moving camps will be enumerated where they stay, per instructions from Washington.
WEST ACTON residents note the new soda fountain at the Beach Cafe will aid the heavy warm season business. Two people can dispense drinks without crowding. Mrs MacGregor names daughter Doris. Families attend funerals and births noted. local events include a rummage and food sale and a cobbler opening on Central street. Ernest Cooper attends Bosch Radio School in Springfield to service the new Screen-Grid Bosch radio and the Auto Radio course.
Maynard residents urged to renew dog licenses as of April 1. Licenses for dogs three months and older expire March 31 each year. Last year 441 licenses were issued. by April 1 this year only 90 had been issued, compared to 131 by the same date last year. No tax bills are sent. owners must pay at the town clerk’s office.
The Stow troop girls in uniform were led by shy Mary Coburn as they sang for the state scout sous during a meeting with refreshments served afterward.
William Barlow aged 53, longtime resident, died suddenly in Lawrence Sumday. He left wife Carrie and two daughters Thang, Hollis Barlow, and Mrs. Furbush of Littleton. Funeral services were held in Lawrence with burial in Prince.
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