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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1935
Page
4
The Weekly Enterprise listing address at 16 Liberty Street Marlboro Mass. notes its incorporation and standard second class matter status. It lists subscription rates including postage and mentions filing details with the Marlboro post office.
A fragmented view shows in 1925 1929 period spending on durable goods averaging 24 billion yearly with only 3 billion allocated to public works. By 1933 total construction and durable goods expenditures rose and public construction spending shifted, underscoring how private recovery is tied to unemployment in the sector.
The article advocates strengthening army and navy and rebuilding national forces including the National Guard to deter war and uprisings. It argues a strong defense will quiet nerves and safeguard the nation, warning against dismantling troops while Congress debates provisions.
A fragment notes a tense court scene over a so called prevailing wage compromise. Factional tensions among labor groups and organizations like the N A A and A A A are described as causing reciprocal transfers to falter amid accusations of opening gates to foreign proposals.
The article discusses US struggles over Panama Canal lease terms and gold payments, noting England's push to cancel Panama rights and the potential shift of control if gold payments are not made. It also references congressional friction in Washington and shifts in patronage politics ahead of elections.
The Anchor and Ark Glee Club of Charles A. Welch Lodge will present a concert at the Colonial Theatre on April 23 with John Percival baritone as soloist. A charity ball at Town Hall Sudbury on Friday night May 2 features Brigham's Orchestra.
Two Maynard students participate in the Curry School of Expression Annual Drama Festival in Boston set for April 10 to 12. Loraine Koch a Curry sophomore from 9 Harrison street performs in I'll Leave It to You and Cradle Song. John Murphy a Curry freshman of 32 Parker street performs in The Wedding a Russian translation by Tehekov.
The Union Church in West Concord lists services April 7 with 9:30 morning worship and 10:46 sermon on Christ and the Human Soul. Activities include a 6 p.m. Young Peoples Society meeting, a 7:30 p.m. midweek service, and April 9-2:30 p.m. Ladies Union. April 10 at 2 p.m. the Concord Female Charitable Society meets in the vestry with West Concord members hosting.
The local fire company schedules its regular meeting for Tuesday evening April 9 with supper volunteers Herbert Merriam Clarence Robbing and Malcolm Fullington. The Penny sale and Food Sale at Universalist church has been postponed due to illness. Mrs George Logan hosts a covered dish luncheon for the Ladies Social Circle on Friday April 12. Billy Beckett, son of Rev and Mrs Arthur Beckett, celebrated his eighth birthday at home on Saturday.
An advertisement touts Cystex as a strong remedy for night discomfort and burning sensations. It claims the product provides quick assistance for urinary symptoms and urges readers to avoid taking chances with other treatments.
Frederick George Jones a well known Concord manufacturer and active Mason died after an appendectomy. He led in church and business circles and supported many local clubs and charities. The funeral was held at Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord with Masonic rites and a large attendance. He leaves a wife a son and three siblings.
Mrs Eliza Harmon Penniman Decoster widow of George Decoster longtime West Concord resident dies at 9 Stow Street home of her daughter Mrs Arthur Berry Born Carlisle November 20 1857 she raised six children and was known for her busy helpful life in the community.
A letter to the editor argues for restoring a strong local baseball scene with “sand lot” or factory teams. The writer criticizes a $43 tax rate, urges restraint and warns of a Taxpayers Association forming if rates exceed $40.
Rev Vance delivers Passion Play lecture in Oberammergau and invites all. Family service and Young People events planned with announcements by Rev Landsdowne and Dean Gates. Teachers meeting 7 30 with Charlotte Stockbridge in charge. Midweek service 8 includes Men’s Forum with Ralph Smith soloist. Easter cantata rehearsals Thursday night 6 35. Holy Week services follow Gospel events with special soloists. Easter Play He Lives by Union Church youth. Fourteen joiners approved. Vance to speak at Greendale anniversary in Worcester. $35 from Scout sale to fund National Jamboree delegate. Worship and Education next Sunday at 9 45. all welcome.
A historical note states angels were coined in England from Edward IV to Charles I about 1460 and valued from 1.00 to 2.50 dollars.
Folklore humorist Jud Tunkins quips that egotism makes a flea mistake itself for the whole dog illustrating self importance with a punchy line.
The article notes Germany’s readiness for conflict amid Versailles tensions, with a strong army and fleet of airplanes. It contrasts Allied diplomacy with threats, then pivots to reflections on flight propulsion and perceptions of power, then mentions Austrian executions of Nazis and the case involving Switz and East Orange suspects accused of sharing French explosive and chemical warfare secrets.
Elizabeth Reed daughter of Mr and Mrs Otis Reed is ill with the measles.
Phillip N. Ross 1934 class received the Ray mond Scholarship of 150 dollars from the town treasurer for high marks at Harvard College. Ruth Hemingway East Sudbury was chosen to receive the Balfour Key for four years of high school achievement, to be presented at June graduation. The library gained about sixty reference books donated by Mrs. MacKenzie. A ninth grade food sale raised funds for the Civics Club.
The South Acton Improvement Association plans a new book distribution system and will open on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and evenings. Mrs Ina Milbery will oversee Wednesdays and Miss Doris Graves will assist Saturdays with a children's hour from 2 30 to 3 30 for storytelling.
Public health enemy No 1 is heart disease. It is responsible for 208 deaths among every 100000 persons in the country.
A Congregational church service featured the Acton High School faculty students and alumni. Rev. Beckett announced plans for annual events. Speakers included John Hough on Three Hundred Years of American High School and Marguerite Tylor with The New Acton High.
A fragment notes raccoon fur fashion at college games and hints at public interest in names and races connected to the nocturnal animals.
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