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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1924
Page
4
The Enterprise advertises that errors in ads may be reprinted with no financial responsibility by the printer. Readers or advertisers are urged to notify management immediately of any error to ensure correction.
A Christmas message extols the Merry Merry Christmas greeting as a simple yet powerful expression of goodwill. It celebrates the season as a time of peace, kindness, and shared humanity, urging all to help keep the spirit alive within the Entreprise family and beyond.
The piece extols Christmas as the peak Christian holiday and a yearly test of society. It argues the day makes people altruistic, generous, and child centered, uniting theory and practice in Christian teaching and inviting adults toward the Kingdom of Heaven through childlike joy.
We are always happy on New Year because we know there will be no more Christmas shopping for about twelve months.
A local column ribbing late readers who claim no news in the paper. The piece humorously notes forgetfulness and timeliness, urging readers to secure their copies and engage with the reported events.
A note on readers sending anonymous letters that reveal brave opinions. The column emphasizes the value of candid, unnamed commentary while questioning limits and safety.
A brief discussion questions whether playful verse qualifies as modern poetry. Critics argue it blends whimsy with form while supporters cite imagination and accessibility in contemporary writing.
A brief opinion stating government cannot be efficient while voters elect men who cannot make a living, arguing political leadership is hampered by economic self interest.
A cryptic note reflects on envy among social strata as people discuss income ties and the status of those in the top tax paying class, contrasting public perception with financial realities.
Readers seek books through agents as brokers of titles and libraries grow with collectors. The piece notes that men with education and taste build substantial collections while others rely on agents to find volumes.
Fragmented OCR text describes a sudden reorganization by ConDo and Tookc after a house concern. The readable portion notes immediate action and restructuring within a disputed project or entity. No clear dates or full names provided. context remains unclear.
Sunday School children of the Congregational Church will hold a Christmas party in the church tonight with Santa Claus distributing gifts and F C Harrel the musical magician providing entertainment. Oliver Blanchette has left the hospital for home at 569 Lincoln Street. Marriage intentions were filed with City Clerk Peter B Murphy by George H Tighe of Windsor and Mina G Courtemanche of vu 1 Chestnut Street. Radios installed in homes of Charles Curtis on Warren Avenue and Charles Holyoke. A section of Mechanic Street district dark last night due to powerhouse trouble delaying the Post Office. Mrs John F Bynne of Water Street improving after illness.
Marlboro social items recount visitors from Somerville and Detroit, sick recoveries, church activities at St Marys, a Christmas tree safety note from officials, teachers and nurses visiting homes, nurses from Ditsfield, a Holy Name Society gathering, and a hospital patient discharge. A Christmas tree blaze warning echoes town life along with healthcare and church service mentions. The piece also notes a stolen automobile report near a Newton church and Girl Scouts suspending meetings for holidays.
Disjointed lines mention a Richmond Virginia man who shot his wife, a Chicago woman who shot herself, and a man throwing a plate at a waiter. The text also references fishing streams, an email fragment, and an agricultural stance amid vague local items.
Miss Adella Brewster of Fitchburg retires after twenty eight years at Harriman Grammar School with pension. Mr and Mrs Daniel Downs return to Lynn after visiting Mrs Downs' parents John and Mrs Gill. St Michaels school closes December 23 and reopens January 5. Newell Gault returns to 59 Cox Street from New Hampshire. Miss Mary Almada leaves Chandler and Patten for work at C M Bretts. John Creedon recovering at High Street home. Mr and Mrs Gaylord Beebe depart for winter in the South. Autos driven by Mrs Gertrude Hobbs Rodger and William Balkman collide at Main and Broad. minor damage, no serious injuries. St Michaels Church announces five masses Christmas morning plus a midnight mass. Gift distribution at Baptist Church Ladies Circle. Miss Maxine Sanborn returns to Manning Street after Marlboro Hospital operation. Herbert A. Hudson of the Pres ton Hotel heads to West Palm Beach for winter.
A pasted verse voice narrates a bootlegger who brags of liquor runs and gun bravado. The speaker rails against formal schooling while flaunting street smarts and a risky trade, claiming quick profits, police tolerance, and a flashy lifestyle with diamonds, cars, and a kingly image. The piece closes with an urban swagger attributed to Oliver Udden.
Miss Edith Mabe Palmer daughter of Mrs Jhoda Palmer and George Jamieson son of Mr and Mrs George Jamieson were married Saturday evening at the bride's mother's home. Rev C M Redston officiated with Eva Jamieson as bridesmaid and Richard Palmer as best man. A reception followed. gifts testified goodwill. Jamieson, a World War veteran, belongs to Maynard Lodge O F and Charles A Welsh lodge AF and AM.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Tomlinson announce the marriage of their daughter Ruth to Roland Fletcher Willis formerly of Acton. The ceremony was held in Philadelphia on December 18. A student from Concord High School sang a Latin hymn at the opening exercises Friday morning.
East Lincoln Ist resident D J Dillon is recovering from an air operation at Marlborough Hospital. Hudson resident Herbert Rodéniger is seriously ill with pneumonia there. Congregational Church youth plan carols for shut ins tomorrow night. Grant Street druggist Amedee Cormier, seriously ill, is improving slowly. Mrs Agnes Dufresne of Lincoln Street has left Ye for an unspecified trip.
Concord residents note an At Home event for Mrs Smith Owen Dexter with Miss Helen Dexter assisting in receiving guests. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Jelle Roos on the birth of their baby at Emerson Hospital in Massachusetts.
Walden Royal Arch Chapter met in the Masonic Temple after a business session and supper at 7 o’clock. The ceremony of the fifth and sixth degrees was conducted by Ex. Edward B. Cafger, High Priest, with Edward Roberts h ay returning to the Colonial Inn after a trip to Detroit.
An old fashioned pure food remedy claims to strengthen the body to fight repeated colds and coughs. It is advertised as gentle on the breathing passages, alcohol and drug free, and suitable for weakened individuals.
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