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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1932
Page
4
A fragmented weekly enterprise notice lists Marlboro and nearby towns including Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford. The text references daily publication by Enterprises Incorp and postal details with subscription rates and classification notes.
An essay by Pearl S. Buck portrays the average Chinese farmer as a lean, cleanly dressed man with simple tools and minimal land. His yearly income hovers around three million dollars in today’s currency value, while labor costs consume about a fifth of expenses. despite hardship he maintains humor and a belief in destiny.
The excerpt critiques high quality standards in business, predicts home brewers rising if prohibition delays, condemns teacher pay cuts, argues advertisements must inform buyers, and reflects on war costs and truth versus belief in public discourse. It ends noting public speakers gain stature amid radical speeches.
The Marlborough Riding Club hosts a big opening supper dance at the Marlboro Country Club tonight at 7. Wheeler’s orchestra provides music as members and guests from the city and surrounding towns attend. President Robert H. Jameser will introduce speakers while Thelma Sowerby oversees membership, and tickets via Burke’s Drug Store report strong demand.
On Wednesday April 27 a bridge party will be held at the Stow town hall under the Ladies' Sewing Circle of the Stow First Parish. Mrs Ruth Stanton serves as committee chair.
More than 125 youths attended an informal dance after the Worcester Conference meeting at the Unitarian church parish hall. Music was provided by Wheeler and piano, supper was prepared by the Sx0nD ladies, with Blalis assisting.
Edward Butler moved to Emerson hospital for treated ankle burns. Rev Morris and Mrs Morris visited friends. Portland trip for holiday guests. Elizabeth Burroughs house upper flat rented to Sarah Dickey. Alfred Tracey hosting uncle Alfred Moon from San Francisco. Edwards Quimby Post 284 auxiliary to host state officials at Women’s Club. Attendees include Emma Lovejoy Elizabeth Giblin Catherine Garrity and others. Burlesques and dancing by Nannie Belle Seeley with pop concert. Menu features chicken patty olives cake coffee. Hall decorated in national colors with Maynard’s music by Ernest Cooper.
Several girls study for the First Aid badge and plan to take the examination soon. Jeannette Rifford completed her Second Class test and Marjorie Smith passed the Observer badge. On April 13 a joint meeting hosted by local Scouts with Boxboro troop featured games songs and a hike.
Officials urge a public warning as the past year saw over 500 forest fires caused by travelers smoking carelessly on highways. With highway crowds increasing as the season nears, the message stresses caution to protect scenic beauty and avoid personal inconvenience, urging legal compliance and responsible behavior.
John H. Maynard of the local Knights of Columbus was part of a delegation at the State Council banquet held at Copley Plaza last night.
Maynard Citizens Committee appeals for donations to support relief work. Over 3500 has been spent aiding those in need, with letters to about 1000 households asking for pledges via sealed envelopes collected by Boy Scouts on Saturday morning April 23. Chairman James Coughlin urges wholehearted community support to sustain aid through the summer months.
Marlboro high school announces four senior class honor pupils for June exercises. Miss Esther Carr Miss Helen Kunen Miss Catherine Dooley and Charlie Malc will take the honors. Dooley is class vice president and Malc the treasurer.
The text states that dropping or throwing any flaming or glowing substance from a vehicle onto public or private forest land is prohibited and punishable by a fine of up to twenty five dollars. It covers cigarettes cigars matches live ashes and similar items likely to start a fire.
The Immaculate Conception church hosted the holiday wedding of Miss Roseliind R. Foley and Arthur B. King. The ceremony at 2:30 used a single ring service with Mary Ferguson and Roy King as attendants and a reception at the bride’s home attended by guests from New York and several New England towns.
Marlboro The City Team base ball nine will not open its home season until Sunday May 8 due to unfavorable weather and practice gaps. The club aims to present a first class showing and plans an extensive campaign to satisfy backers. Manager Pete Peltier has opened talks with top semi pro teams in the state as they plan to play at home each Sunday.
Sudbury residents report Mr and Mrs Frank Perkins visiting their daughter Lorraine at the University of New Hampshire over the weekend. Walter G Labree and family relocate from Old Sudbury Road to the Haley house on Pedkhaim. Sudbury schools have a vacation week this coming week and Virginia Sawyer earns praise for coaching the high school play. The Board of Assessors seeks dog ownership input as the town needs tax revenue. Many locals take advantage of the Enterprise magazine offer with reduced rates through a subscription. The Teachers dance for the Dental clinic fundraiser in the schools is set for Friday evening April 29 with all invited to help.
Miss Isabel Wight of Wayland returns from four years in Europe to attend a tea at Penlan in Center hosted by Miss Nancy and Miss Barbara Way. Attendees include Nancy Guptill Sudbury Harold Tewksbury Howard and John Von Blumberg Harvard Artin Bullard Willard Bullard Robert Phelan James Morton Charles Pond Adeline Kirk Dolly Parker Helen Zebrinsky Adolph Kirk Harold Kirk Mary Howard Adele Cummings Mary Barker Perry Williams David Williams Alfred Denghausen Kempton Harrison Mary Piper Stewart Newland and others. Ethel Edwards Wayland poured tea from a copper urn. table adorned with blue and yellow pansies.
The bride and groom will live on Short Street after their wedding journey. Both are employed at the Corbin Holmes factory in Hudson. The bride wore a green traveling dress with fox fur trimming. The couple entertained guests with items including silverware, gold, currency, furniture, and electrical appliances.
Marlboro notes William H. Murphy as an alternate district delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Ballots list Murphy in group 1 pledged to Alfred E. Smith for president. Primary polling places open 10 AM to 8 PM Tuesday April 26 with seven wards involved.
Rev Ivan J Nowlan leads morning worship at Union Church Stow on Sunday at 10 30. Sunday school follows as Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 with a church night service Thursday at 7 30 pm.
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