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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1937
Page
4
Rates shown for advertising at one cent per inch first insertion, two cent per inch subsequent insertions. The notice marks second class matter at Marlboro Massachusetts and references the Post Office act of March 3, 1879.
Disjointed OCR fragment notes 1877 Russia war declaration, a mutiny censer, and a cornerstone reference. Names and places are unclear. text appears to mix dates, factions, and headlines without coherent detail.
A fragmented report notes shifting U S policy toward Ethiopia and Italy. Officials indicate American business stakes in Ethiopia have waned as Italy strengthens North African influence, signaling a policy pivot and possible Duce led expansion.
A survey indicates more than ten percent of couples rely on their husbands for fashion and decor choices such as draperies and rugs while wives influence the overall style. The piece notes male resistance to invitations to shop and highlights local acts in Acton including fire department meetings, donations to the library, and a birthday gathering for Joanne Vose with several local children in attendance.
A fragmented report highlights April 4 as a peak for New Deal activities with general approval. The text reflects on personal attitudes toward the New Deal and its perceived accomplishments and failures, noting inspection as a worthy practice.
Kitty members of Bt Church held a Boston supper and bridge and whist event at the Medal Craft shop to raise funds for the local parish. Many prizes were awarded and Mrs. Lottie J. Peterson of Great Road returned from Havana. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Dodge visit Maine relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Qua and family vacation at Mirror Lake, N H. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Powderly and family visit South Street relatives with Mr. Richard Powderly.
The South Bedford unit of the County Extension held a Thursday night meeting at Mrs. Melanson's home with talks on Nutrition and a social. A bridge and whist party for the Parent-Teachers Association benefited the group at Mrs. Walter Brolin's home on Concord road. Awards were given to Mrs. Riesselle Clark Weber Sullivan Wells and prizes to Mrs. Gamtron Brennan Stacey and Huling.
At the Acton Grange regular meeting on Tuesday evening the first and second degrees were conferred on town candidates. J Roy Hawes Deputy of Sudbury offered suggestions during deputy inspection. William Jackson of Framingham, Master of the Middlesex Central Pomona Grange, attended and noted the fifth degree will be conferred at Lincoln on April 21 at 8 p m. Visitors from Ludine Framingham Roxboro and tis were present. Mrs Alice Perkins announced the third and fourth degrees will be conferred at the April 97 meeting.
H Powers foreign editor on the Boston Globe will speak at the Sudbury Men's Club meeting. His Asia in Ferment articles drew attention. A nominations committee including Page Borden Bowry Gray Stiles will report for the next year. Supper will be served by Elser Wright Prescott Howland and Rice.
Mrs Regina Woller Morrison died suddenly Saturday morning at her Lynn home. She formerly lived in Maynard. She is survived by her son Henry J Morrison and other relatives.
A Concord editor argues against locating a reform school in town citing risks to public safety, tourism, and historic preservation. The piece urges keeping the institution away from Concord and suggests Charlestown as a preferable site until a proper location is chosen.
Maynard announces a 1937 tax rate of $37 per thousand, up twenty cents from last year. George Stockwell, chairman of the Board of Assessors, says the valuation is about $6,200,000, similar to last year.
The Bedford Progressive Club welcomed guests from community groups at Town Hall on Tuesday for the presentation of an American flag by Albert Bieren. Selectman Stephen E. Tiackney read a flag poem as the event concluded with community singing.
Despite its vast population, China reportedly hosts a larger duck population across multiple regions. Estimates suggest China may exceed the United States in duck numbers, highlighting regional abundance.
A reflective article argues vigilance paired with Christian ethics promotes healthy governance of human affairs. It cites Christ Jesus and Mary Baker Eddy, endorsing Mind as divine source of causation, urging guarding thoughts, recognizing evil as false, and pursuing universal peace through spiritualized thought and righteous living.
The Extension Service Sewing Club met at Mrs. Arthur Freese's East Acton home to work on the sik and wool dress project. Mrs. Albert P. Durkee led fitting of the silk dresses. Two more meetings are planned, with the next at Mrs. Fred Willett's North Acton home.
The Acton school outlines a ten day Spring vacation starting April 16 and a community drive to raise funds for Jones Field and the town playground. Students fundraise through a Thursday cinema by Mr Hall and an effort involving grades nine with music appreciation sessions on Fridays. Agriculture courses enroll 25 boys, Amherst State College speakers visit, and a cigar burns hotter than a cigarette, prompting heat control notes.
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