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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1937
Page
4
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The passage discusses European nations planning a conference on disarmament while quietly expanding armament. It notes large daily exports of scrap metal from American ports used for war munitions, and mentions public interest in assessing officials like H. Davis. The text also references Col. and Mrs. Lindbergh and ongoing wartime vigilance during a 30 hour window.
A tactful woman explains why she values men for their direct dealings, honesty, and steadiness. She contrasts male traits with women’s tactics, saying women often pursue covert warfare while men show simple affection and practical focus on their own lives.
A contentious editorial attacks the Charlestown state prison describing it as a public disgrace and calls for humane housing for criminals. The piece compares prison conditions to the expense of public projects and questions government spending on machinery and cars for lawmakers. It argues for decency and modern sanitary facilities in corrections.
A Concord tribute to Miss Emma Clahane, longtime Interracial Committee member of the Women's Club, teacher of adult education, and Americanization advocate. The letter highlights her efforts to help class members pass literacy tests for citizenship and her dedication to foreign friends and the community.
Rep Otis M Whitney addresses Ripary Club on pending legislation of interest to business men. Joe Ma cone production notes appear. William Lincoln Smith notified April 23 of unanimous election to board of trustees at Underwriters Laboratory Chicago head office. Smith leads Northwestern University electrical engineering and is the department’s longest serving faculty member since founding.
Otis M. Whitney said the pending light appliances bill in the State House was recalled to the Senate on Tuesday by the committee on power and lights. This statement was made to the Concord Enterprise.
Mrs William Lawrence of Arlington street West Acton underwent a major operation at Emerson hospital on Tuesday. Dr O L Clark of Acton was the surgeon.
Mrs Alfred Schuler of Union and Richard Schuler of Maplewood visit the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Byerly.
A Hartford street girl Helen McMahan arrived home from school Monday to a party with fourteen little friends. After opening gifts and games, guests enjoyed pink and white cake with seven candles ice cream cookies and candy.
Maynard resident Mrs Charles Courtney returned from an extended visit with her son Walter at Montclaire New Jersey. Miss Olive Morgan guests of Mr and Mrs Leonard Kelley in Lebanon New Hampshire. Awards given at a Maynard Ladies Golf club bridge social to Mrs Amy Brayden Mrs Mae Reed Mrs Mae Roche and Mrs Genevieve Lynch. The North Middlesex Division of Women Workers of the Massachusetts Missionary Society plans its annual meeting at Union Church West Concord on Tuesday May 4 at 10 30 AM.
The horse chestnut was introduced into Europe from Asia Minor as landscape gardening gained popularity, marking a shift in plant choices for ornamental design.
Doris Morse gathers at her grandmother Mrs. Harry Morse home for a fifth birthday on April 14. Eleanor Morse, daughter of George A. Morse, helped host as Marjorie Merriam and Doris Bigelow won prizes. Attendees include Marjorie and Joyce Merriam, Carole and Paddy Morse, Beverly Price, Doris Bigelow, and others.
Concord reports a break in at the Wheeler estate with furnishings wrecked by vandals. Three Fitchburg youths 13 years old, Robert Cafer, Russell Lakso, and Raleigh Cox, were arrested by caretaker Michael Hotze and jailed at Lyman School for a month. Investigators link to Lexington incidents. insurer estimates damage at least 8000 dollars. Wheeler, owner, leads New England Tower Supply Company. house was unoccupied.
The North Middlesex District Division of Woman's Work of the Massachusetts State Conference and Missionary Society will hold its annual meeting at Union Church in West Concord on Tuesday May 4. The program includes devotions, reports, speeches, musical items, and a luncheon.
The poet Robert Burns produced about 100 songs to accompany Scottish melodies and received five pounds for them, a sum now viewed as modest in light of their enduring value.
The Acton Men's Club met at the Evangelical church on Tuesday evening for its annual guest night. Prof. William Clapp gave a lecture titled The Experiences of a Naturalist. Roy Linscott, president, welcomed the audience, a brief business session followed, and refreshments were served after the program.
Paul Peterson a 46 year old farmer from West Acton road Stow leaped from his stalled truck and hurled his twin 18 year old daughters Ethel and Helen ahead of him to safety as the Boston and Maine Minute Man express roared through the Conant Street crossing in West Concord at 4 20 yesterday afternoon. He said he locked the wheels and stalled the motor after seeing the train bearing down on him and then jumped just before impact. The truck was demolished and Patterson said the near miss will haunt him for weeks. The daughters said they planned to go to the town hall dance despite the loss of the truck.
A passenger recounts a near miss at a railroad crossing where poor visibility prevented the driver from seeing the train. Mr Peterson and his two daughters recall the moment as a miracle that they survived, noting the crossing lacks gates belts or signals. The incident highlights railroad crossing risks and the need for safety measures.
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