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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1938
Page
4
Reader notice shows ad text with pricing per inch and year rate. Local contact is Banter styled editor at 16 Commonwealth Avenue Gen cord with telephone 786 PRene. The snippet indicates a per inch charge and a yearly fee of $1.50.
Fragmentary copy mentions Andrew Oliver taking oath not to enforce a stamp act with references to Crittenden and a cantilever bridge. It is unclear and contains garbled text about a first cotton war and DE SV ET Senat.
A discussion links Christmas shopping to employment and wages, noting benefits from producer to consumer cycle and societal peace. A testy scene at a filling station shows stock attitudes toward car tires and air, while a teacher prompts examples of commercial appliances and a student cites a loose leaf.
The article argues against the idea that communism is a Jewish invention, citing historical data on Jewish representation in early Soviet leadership and in elections. It notes Jewish figures in Bolshevik ranks, contrasts with overall Jewish population proportions, and asserts non Jewish influence in political leadership across several countries.
Delegates at the 31st annual conference of the National Tax Association discuss reform ideas to regularize duplicative taxation. Experts warn that ongoing government demands will outpace revenue needs, making a truly scientific tax structure seem unlikely.
A Carbondale Pennsylvania grocer says he has wiped out debts of all customers and foresees prosperity with the Republicans likely to bring better days. The story notes the optimistic mood amid lean years and questions if unpaid accounts will reappear.
An article recalls early 20th century joy at earphones and scratchy phonographs noting how crystal sets and cat whiskers led to a vast industry. It highlights gradual tech shifts from isolating sounds to widespread radio and phonograph production employing thousands and driving a global communications network.
Rev. Arthur H. Wilde leads a ten day observance with a sermon on The Power of the Book. A display of 47 old bibles spans from 1795 to 1800, welcomed by a large congregation. Madeline Wilson solos. Deacon George Tarring shares tidings from the tidal relief.
The DeMolay L. Chapter announces its annual New Year’s Eve dance on November 31 1988 at the High School Auditorium under DeMolay auspices. Tickets are selling faster than last year with a big turnout expected. Decorations, hats, noisemakers, and balloons will abound. Art Cantara and his Laywel orchestra return to provide music. The event promises surprises as an upbeat town celebration to welcome 1989. The organizing committee is led by Fred Baggeson and Henry Murphy with a large support group handling tickets, refreshments, decorations, and publicity from several local residents.
A Maynard ad promotes a free Majestic Charlie McCarthy tube radio with every adult entitled to a free ticket. It lists John son Pharmacy Inc and The Rexall Store at 92 Main St as participating outlets.
The Maynard high school magazine The Screech Owl Christmas issue will be off the press Friday. The issue features a football special and a staff list including editor Daniel O’Leary and business manager Leslie Rivers.
Thomas R. Murray son of Mrs Maude Murray of South street and Hazel Moe of Concord wed last Tuesday at St Michael Parish House with Rev William Walsh officiating. Bride wore royal blue silk crepe and was attended by Ruth Jacobson. Lincoln Carrier of Carlisle was best man. After a brief honeymoon the couple will live with Mr Murray's mother on South street. Murray works in the laundry at the U S Veterans hospital. Anthony Hunt Hamilton Post A L No 221 held a regular meeting with a social hour and refreshments. Charles Steffanelli the local fruit man hunted deer but returned empty handed. Bedford Dramatic Society presented a one act comedy The Lotus at the Parent Teacher Association meeting.
The report covers a December meeting with a play titled Flowers by J C C McMullen and attendees including Alfred H Webber Allen Blake Mrs Alfred Webber Letty Walter Swanson Jack Durkin Ruth Richardson Mildred Jack Mrs Walter Swanson Eve lyn Thresher and staff. Upcoming events include a Christmas turkey whist and bridge party at Town hall and a cabaret supper in January. Also notes ill health of Puf fer and residents moving within the area. Forest Protective Association recent meeting in Acton with T E Mongha presiding.
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