05 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1934
Page
1
Fragmentary remarks reference Mussolini predicting inevitable war and Italy’s preparations. Mentions Britain France Spain and Germany, labor and dictatorship trends, and calls for mobilization. Indicates a climate of imminent conflict with unnamed sources.
The tally shows 154 Yes and 122 No, a 34 vote margin for Yes. The Journal notes Case’s election as town clerk and adds a brief editorial phrase about the result. (Continued on Page 8)
A fragmented account of a low scoring football game where Concord's defense stymies Lexington. The lone points come on a second quarter punt return and a later Lexington drive stalls with multiple turnovers and costly punts.
The text notes shifts in town interests as residents live in one town but receive mail in another, predicting a tendency to lower property valuations. This reflects broader implications for local governance and tax assessments.
A Maynard troop of school children rang doorbells Monday for the annual Christmas Seals sale. James P King, superintendent of schools, is local director, explaining the national drive funds tuberculosis prevention nationwide. Proceeds support health camps for children.
The ERA project in Acton Town Hall has finished within the time limits and brightened the town center. Sufficient funds and material allowed painting the bandstand as well, with a $2200 appropriation to cover ERA work divided into four projects including a water hole on Central Street and a West main area.
The obituary recalls a man who lived on School Street for five years and loved nature and birds. For over six decades he collected stamps and was an active worker at the University and a trustee. He married Caroline Augusta White in 1886 at West Ring, N H, and she stood by him during illness. Funeral services were held at the family home on School Street, with Rev. E H Carritt presiding. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Undertaker Guyer Fowler of Maynard handled arrangements.
Maynard parish members will hold a donation meeting with Mrs A A Hilferty coordinating. A Monday night whist party will be added as an extra feature.
The town clerk of Alice A Peters reports marriage intentions filed for parties in the Alice area. The notice records names and filing location at 3 Maple Street.
Maynard notes a Maynard matrons and patrons event at the Masonic hall with Grand Officers and deputies from nearby Kestern Star chapters. A catered supper followed by an degrees demonstration featured officers from multiple chapters and places including Mrs Leila W as00per and Frank as hosts.
The note suggests a scent usage pattern, mentioning perfume applied across multiple occasions and contexts. It references a personified, perhaps poetic, emphasis on fragrance presence and sensory impact. No concrete events or identifiable organizations are provided.
Residents consider shifting from three selectmen at one year to one street commissioner appointed by the board. The town will vote by two thirds or unanimous approval. A meeting of the Non Partisan League was held Thursday night at the cooperative building.
Crowden Sheridan orchestra led a village reunion with Pastor J Walter Roche and assistants Rev James P Sherry and Rev John J McCarthy. Prizes listed include Michael Eva Tucker Margaret B Johnson Thomas F Sylvester B Sullivan and many others. The event raised funds at 440 to 145 Main Street with a prize of $5 to Thomas Breck.
Concord youths report Hilda Holmes to be initiated into the Beta Society at a sophomore dinner, with a prospective candidate for the same honor. The event highlights scholastic achievement within the college community.
Calls for a town team grow as Jaune Torppa and Dick Lawson push a basketball schedule at Parker Street Hall. Lack of a suitable court and no recent representative hinder league organization while the council hesitates before rolling the ball.
Plans seek to include 3000 acres of park land with many projects under a Citizens Conservation Corps program. Crews operate in Stow and Marlboro as surveys proceed for park areas. State negotiations for land purchases from Sarah Pratt and others in Sidbury advance, while Marlboro properties owned by Harry Barnard Sylvester Estate and Barton are tied to transfers. The effort targets park expansion amid existing state ownership and awaits final price discussions around six dollars per acre for portions.
The Enterprise praises Mr and Mrs Frank O Weiner Wu On Woveuseur for their 25th anniversary. George T Walker receives tokens of appreciation with a theatre party and reception at the Danforth home. Mrs Walker is noted as a leader of the West Women’s Club.
Maynard reports clinics at Roosevelt School on December 14 21 and 25 from 9 30 to 11 30 A M. Parents of children six months to five years urged to sign pledge cards and bring children. 1047 vaccinations cast. state aid hoped to lower diphtheria mortality after 1922 and 1923 drops. Doctor Mack from the state convention visited the area for days advising clinics.
At a regular meeting last week the W O F F Club surprised Mrs Ruth Festus Seppanen with a shower. Guests presented many useful gifts to the bride and a humorous Mock Wedding featured bride Miss Edan Jones and groom Catherine.
Commander Emile Note man and senior bed James Smith lead a list of delegates from Acton including West Acton officers John Davis, John P. Sisson, Harry Moors and William Heuss. The group also mentions quartermaster West Acton and other attendees.
Cate Hudson hosted a concert with dancing and singing by Messrs Molver Mara and McGann of Concord. The event highlighted Whittemore's election as president and featured local entertainment and remarks.
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