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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1936
Page
4
Marlboro Massachusetts weekly issue details postal status and circulation note. Includes Liberty Street Marlboro address and post office subscription rates with postage information.
Vague chatter from officials hints at future railcars featuring a box car motif and Taj Mahal style elements. A home peer influence and industry enthusiasm surface, suggesting possible size and uniform improvements aligned with laws.
The notice warns of freezing hazards on ponds due to several days of cold weather. It cautions that ice formed too early is weak and dangerous for skating. People are advised to wait for stable ice before venturing onto the surface.
Officials warn of a growing housing shortage as demand outpaces supply, with local planners evaluating zoning changes and new construction to address potential impacts on renters and buyers.
The piece argues that Britain remains a democracy with power in the cabinet and the church, while the King Edward VIII shows a pattern of defying tradition. It notes renewed tension between ministers and monarchy and calls the situation serious.
A reflection on children's desire for simple play versus costly toys and the joy of growing up. The piece shifts to a political note about Governor-elect Hurley selecting General Cole as adjutant general, noting Cole’s prior defeat to Governor Curley and his standing as a military figure.
Postmaster General James A. Farley visits Ireland and kisses the Blarney Stone amid a ceremonial tour. The moment highlights diplomatic goodwill and Ireland’s historic visitor attractions during his international trip.
An Eastern Inner Mongolia lake saw a strange barter as Thrifty Chinese fishermen catch fish under prohibitions and keep some alive to trade with Mongols who release them back into the water.
A fragment suggests a reflection on how Ear grew from playing with dolls to imagining grand ambitions, hinting at a shift from simple toys to broader aspirations. The terse line implies a formative moment in a historical note or reminiscence.
The Dutch Elm disease committee announces a final appeal week to fund elms preservation in New England. Under chairman William P. Wharton and treasurer Charles Francis Adams, at least 25 000 dollars is needed, with only 3 200 dollars raised so far. Contributions should go to Adams at State Street Trust Company Boston or to the Massachusetts Forest and Park Association at 3 Joy Street Boston.
The Sudbury Women’s Reading Club met at Mrs. Melvin Guptill’s Concord road home on Thursday morning. Haward Buxton, father of Jean Buxton, died suddenly last week in New London Connecticut. funeral services were held Monday afternoon at his brother Philip Buxton’s Worcester Massachusetts home. Mr. and Mrs. William B. Prescott hosted about twenty five friends at supper Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. L. Roy Hawes attend a four day Massachusetts Lodge Patrons of Husbandry convention in Springfield. Hawes serves as District Deputy for Middlesex County. In Springfield the Hawes stay at Hotel Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Victor L. Fillebrowne moved from Piper place Old Sudbury road to Priest House Heards Pond road East Sudbury.
Fragmentary letters discuss honesty and pride in clerks, mentioning an election cate and a 60 yard forward pass. The text references Harriman Court and a general sense of civic duty without clear events or outcomes.
ARREN ELMORE faces a heated rift with his partner after a quarrel. He recalls his wife’s urging to buy gifts at Grant’s and ends up purchasing six pairs of hose for Muriel instead of three, hoping the store’s Christmas carols deserve a reward.
A Christmas tree should sit in water from the start and be kept in water for at least a week after being set up. Replace water as it evaporates. Trim the base with a sharp knife before mounting to open pores for better water uptake, helping the tree stay hydrated. Spruce and fir needles last longer than most varieties.
Friends of Mrs Daniel MacMillan who has been ill learn she is recovering. J W Livermore recuperating from illness at the Crawford House in Boston. The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Church Aid was held at the local church on Tuesday afternoon. A pleasant afternoon was spent socially with a Christmas tree and gifts for the ladies.
The text references a Christmas message from Katherine Edalman about the coming of the Wise Men from the East and gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh. It notes a devotional tone and mentions shopping and a wife. The fragmentary passage suggests a holiday sermon or reading context.
South Sudbury reports Mr and Mrs Harry who were in a Thanksgiving morning crash at North Sudbury have returned to their Manchester New Hampshire home. Thanksgiving evening a December church supper at Memorial Church moves to 7 p m. Rehearsals for rye music resume as Christmas approaches. Fue Billa Hill and C Fred Goodwin plan winter with Mrs C D Perry on State Road. The Boy Scout Cubs will meet Thursday afternoon after school. Mr and Mrs K P Burnham of Nashua New Hampshire spent the weekend with Mrs Mildred Hunter.
The school stages a play directed by faculty member Miss Catherine Bariteau with James Dwinell and Robert Johnson credited as authors or contributors, highlighting student theater efforts.
The VFW Auxiliary whist party at VFW headquarters Friday night awarded a door prize to Comeau. Winners included Anna Dora, William Wasuwik, Laina Walsh, Tamutevich, and Margaret Walsh with plans for another event next Friday.
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