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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1924
Page
4
The piece argues a presidential race should stress policies over individuals. It notes campaign rhetoric often leans on personalities and public feelings, and that voters and followers may resist high minded discussion. It warns real change will require evolution in public perception.
The Chicago case of Leob and Leopold, killers of the Franks boy, faces three sentencing options: execution, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for less than life. Judge Caverly will decide after reviewing testimonies. public opinion questions whether capital punishment should prevail.
Russia offers a five minute divorce for 1.50 dollars if both partners agree. Disagreement uses standard court procedure. Causes include religious superstition and political differences. Moscow district divorces rose 45 percent in six months, with many couples married only days or months.
Debate in the German Reichstag over the 200 million dollar loan to Germany provokes anti American sentiment. Generators attack an American dictatorship and 10 percent interest while ignoring German bankers charging higher rates. The piece notes Americans would accept not lending if the offer offends German sensibilities.
Marlborough July 20 Henry Ford directs preparations for Middlesex County farmers annual picnic at Wayside Inn South Sudbury on August 13 The program includes band concert plays and sporting events with prizes funded by Ford and the Farm Bureau procession and athletics slated throughout the day at the historic inn once famed by Longfellow.
The Parmenter Garrison, built about 1669 by Benjamin Parmenter near Sudbury, served as shelter from Indian uprisings and as Abel Parmenter’s Revolutionary War home. It stood near present Wayland Common road, with stones reused in the Wayside Inn structure, and is now marked by a granite monument.
Suentry by Mrs Flora J Gile recalls an August picnic at Wayegide Inn inviting people from Marlboro Town and beyond. Citizens will arrive in autos carriages horses and wagons to greet Henry Ford and celebrate the Auto King amid reflections on the town's 1702 frontier days and Indian threats.
Concord Jct Miss Gladys Graham captured two prizes at the Caledonian club of Boston preme at Caledonian Grove Roxbury Saturday taking second in the sword dance for women and third in the Highland Fling. Mary and Agne Mar Eachern of Lynn were guests during the week of their uncle Aliceander MacEachern. Mr and Mrs Graham Murray returned from Nova Scotia. Charles Perry left for Lock Mills Me after a three week visit with his parents accompanied by his sister Thelma Perry. Robert Cousins is home from Deaconess hospital and mobile on crutches.
Forrest Loomer escaped serious injury after a Tuesday auto collision on Elm Street near Hewitt Tire Shop. Loomer was knocked unconscious when a vehicle driven by a woman crashed, but the impact prevented a more severe event at Meld location. Police are identifying the driver.
A man was struck by another car while attempting to feel the road. He suffered numerous cuts and bruises and was taken to Deaconess hospital. After spending a night there he was discharged to go home.
The South Acton Post Office launched air mail on Thursday July 17. William Richtser, president of the South Acton Woolen Co, mailed two letters to Los Angeles via mail train 516. Letters reached New York, then San Francisco, and Los Angeles within seven days and fourteen hours from posting, about half the time of ordinary mail, promising major business advantage.
Miss Elain Holland visits friends at Neshank New Jersey. Miss Dorothy Tobey spends her vacation among friends at Springfield Massachusetts. Dr H M Robbins and family of Malden occupy a cottage at Fort Pond. Mrs Margaret J Devane of Boston visits sister Miss Mary Matlain at Martin Street. Mr and Mrs Nelson J Cole and daughter Marian enjoy time at St Johns New Brunswick.
Miss Alice Poulden daughter of James Boulden and Robert Vincent Sims son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Sims were married Monday at St. Bridget’s church by Rev Edward F Crowley. Norman Sims was best man and Beatrice Malone bridesmaid. The couple plan a wedding tour to New England summer resorts and the White Mountains then reside on Walnut street.
Joe White, former Maynard Town manager, is engaged as coach for the Stow town team. Tom King will umpire. Alvin Fletcher, a Maynard businessman, funds and assists the team. Several local families plan auto tours and camping trips, promoting the vacation season among Maynard residents.
Five hits including two doubles by Olsen sparked seven runs in the third inning at the Concord Jet playgrounds. McWilliams led off, Edwardson hit a long drive to left for two bases, and Chelsea tied the game in the third before Burns and Bird delivered key plays.
W. McWilliams held Chelsea to three hits and struck out nine in five innings as Union club benefited from two passes and two errors to score two extra runs. Edwardson Olsen and Bird starred for Chelsea with notable batting and all round play.
A Maynard party left Swampscott in the morning and returned at night with a haul of cod and other fish near Boston harbor. The party included John Zaninski Arthur Webber Arthur Rice James Cleary Joe Goggin and Louis Batella. Miss Evelyn Gould returns from a vacation with relatives at Jewett City.
Notices posted in Central square area warn motorists as the Board of Selectmen improves safety. Local residents include Dr F F E Tarker and John H McCammon moving to Lowell after selling property to a church society. Several families travel or visit, with birthdays and vacations noted among neighbors.
Foreclosure sale of four parcels in Stow and Maynard Middlesex County Massachusetts by mortgagee Morley A Barnes on Richard B Burns deed dated 1911. Parcels include 97 acres Island Piece 20 acres pasture and 5 acres with structures. Sale set for August 23 1924 at 3 pm. $500 down, balance due in 16 days at Maurice A Kamm Esq Boston office.
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