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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1934
Page
4
Publication details appear garbled but mentions weekly content, sewing recipes, and a price of $1.50. The readable elements suggest a small issue note or catalog item listing sewing instructions and related content.
The piece notes growing support from city workers and manufacturers for government action. It highlights the upcoming Congressional session, the National Association of Manufacturers conventions in York and Washington, and hopes for harmony between agencies and business leaders as policymakers prepare to address industry needs.
Chairman James A Farley of the Democratic National Committee delivered an address in New York on November 18. He criticized legislators who align with party lines before voting and warned of sin in pre judging court verdicts.
Lawmakers face pressure from a pledge urging free voting in line with conscience and people’s interests. The address questions loyalty to the Administration’s program and potential embarrassment if the President’s plan is revealed, noting no guarantee of White House sponsorship.
Renowned author and former Ambassador to Italy Richard Washburn Child argues only two sources exist for jobs and payrolls. He contends government or industry must supply work, warning against nationalization and debt, and asserting that real employment will come from American enterprise renewed with vigor.
W. H. Thies, ex-extension horticulturist, after inspecting more than 120 Massachusetts orchards, urges growers to develop better fruit color and pest control to raise the share graded Fancy. A county agent sampled and graded fruit as market would, identifying factors behind lower grades.
In the samples an early grade standard emerges requiring each apple to have at least 33 percent good flesh. The discussion notes Soler and Esther as referenced entities within the organization and aims to set a baseline quality for the variety.
The nation faces a proposed constitutional amendment to federalize child labor. Critics fear mandatory age limits and state futures, arguing youth would face government regimes, while supporters cite protecting schooling and family choice. The piece questions impact on students funding, education, and independence.
Quote from Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown about crowds as a flowing stream of humanity. He warns that movement keeps society good and useful, while stagnation in the slums turns people into danger and waste.
The Acton high school honor roll for November lists Freshmen Iris Hamm Ann Sargent Cynthia Price Irene Granberg Sophomores Esther Durkee Russell Briggs Carolyn Parker Phyllis Webb Lucilla Hayward Juniors Irene Jondroe Barbara Jenks Eileen Callanan Seniors James Echaromedies Eileen Sheehan Annie Granberg Marguerite Taylor Richard Howe Post graduates Evelyn Hagen Dorothy Moore.
The freshman class staged two plays under teacher Miss Margaret Boornazian due to Elsie Bixby's illness. Thanksgiving on Hickory Ridge featured Russell Hayward Frances Smart Robert Montague Mabel Charter Iris Hamm and Dexter Kelley. The second farce Bring on the Turbeth Davis Eleanor Livermore and others performed for the audience.
A year round Santa Claus fund in Columbia Missouri uses monthly gifts to provide for glasses clothing fuel and shelter. Welfare workers say regular donations fund items from school necessities to hospital fares and a tubercular child’s care, enabling year round aid beyond one day baskets.
In Ireland Christmas is celebrated with buoyant joy as Mary and the Christ Child legend guides weary travelers by candlelight. The piece notes Irish firesides, shared legends, and a universal greeting, a bridge across seas uniting the island’s scattered people.
A playful dialogue centers on Henry attempting to coax the ashman to smoke cigars given by Helen for Christmas. The wife asks to call him back, then suggests sending perfume chosen by Helen for her as a Christmas gift. The exchange reveals light domestic humor from a bygone scene.
A writer argues that while Santa Claus seems absent from adults, belief in him remains essential for children. The piece defends the enchantment of Santa and his reindeer, contending that grownups who doubt him still benefit from childhood legends.
Children again request dolls play furniture and toy household appliances for Christmas while boys seek cowboy suits and mechanical toys year after year in this enduring holiday pattern.
Naples in the fifteenth century housed a thriving Italian Christmas industry with bands of artists known as figurari who dedicated themselves exclusively to crafting dolls and figures for the holiday.
A partial OCR line discusses whitewash application, noting assiduous brushing but unclear results or context. The fragment lacks a clear subject, date, or location to form a full news item.
The Elks Charity Ball proved a success with proceeds aiding the needy. The Hud son Coggins children performed dancing at 9 P M as the grand march led by District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Edward W Sheehan and Mrs Sheehan. Frank O Miller of Belmont chaired the committee with Lovell P George and others assisting.
Concord Massachusetts Trinity Congregational Church schedules a December 6 program led by Rev. George L. Thurlow with a Woman's Union meeting under Mrs. Thurlow. A one act play directed by Mrs. Charles F. Schueler, a Croft Revival Sale leftovers sale on December 9 at 9:30 a.m., church school at 10:45, morning worship with a sermon, and a Young Peoples Club supper at 6:30 followed by a religious meeting at 7.00 p.m.
The Concord Mothers Club met at Mrs. Jarvis Derby home. Miss Wells of the Middlesex County Extension Service spoke on Homemade Christmas Presents. New officers were elected: Mrs. Ralph Howe president, Mrs. Jarvie Derby vice president, Mrs. Maxwell Lawrence secretary and treasurer, and Mrs. George Erickson chairman of the program committee.
A fragment describes Concord Woman's Club events with references to Dickens and London, Canterbury, Mr. Hersey born in Lincoln and Harvard graduate serving as Associate Professor of English, noting books and travel literature. Donation Day for Emerson tal appears.
The First Parish in Concord announces church school at 9 45 A M and morning service at 11 A M on Sunday December 9 with sermon titled Forerunners and music including What Tongue Can Tell Bach and O Sing Unto The Lord Hassler. At 5 30 P M the Emerson Society hosts a neighborhood meeting of young people with Rev Bradford E Gale speaking.
Carl Anderson a fireman attached to Ladder Company No 2 West Concord shot a 150 pound buck while hunting in West Groton. The incident involved a local hunter and occurred during a routine outing near Groton. No further details on legality or consequences were reported.
Blunt hunting report notes Monday with several Con cord hunters. A doe stood with the buck before Anderson selected and landed the buck.
Despite lower turnout, Concord Lodge 212 hosted a Thanksgiving Eve community dance at Veterans Hall. The event featured Bells Knights of Scotland exhibition dancing by Kathleen Drummy with Vice Grand Fred Byerly as general chairman and Jackson Garrett handling publicity.
Old Concord Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will gather at the Chapter House in Concord Saturday afternoon with Regent Mrs. Herbert B. Smith presiding. Leslie R. Moore will speak on Christmas Stories of our Purefathers, followed by Christmas songs sung by soloist Past Regent Mrs. Wallace B. Conant. Hostesses are Littleton members led by Miss Grace Conant, chairwoman, with Mrs. Gardner Prouty, Miss Emily Adams, and Mrs. Paul Brown assisting.
West Concord Massachusetts church notices list Rev Alfred W Stone leading morning worship at 1030 a m and church school at noon Sunday December 11 Helping Hand society 230 p m Christmas party hosted by Mrs Winfield Chaplin 730 p m midweek service December 12 230 p m West Concord Branch W C T U notes weekly schedule.
The err contribution will be to Mrs John Watson, chairman. A food sale is planned under the direction of the Bedford members with Mrs John Lord serving as chairman.
The Concord Female Charitable Society will meet with Mrs. Albert B. Back at 45 Main Street on Wednesday December 12 at 2 p.m. Miss Caroline P. Holden will be assisting hostess.
Representatives of the different town departments will meet at Trinity Parish House at o oclock next Monday to coordinate welfare work and avoid duplication. Malcolm E. Nichols of Boston will speak on Family Welfare.
About 30 percent of New York state Indians still follow the religious faith of their ancestors according to a contemporary survey.
Fragmentary text mentions Robert Harwin and Rev Matthew Vance with references to Christmas girls and an American society event in New York City during Law Week. Details are incoherent and names uncertain.
Fragmentary notice describes an event at post headquarters Friday involving Mrs J Gilson Mary Tobin L Prankland Charles and other party. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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