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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1938
Page
4
Rates listed under the March 8 1878 act for Saul Beardsell editor show advertising inch rates and weekly publication details. The notice notes telephone contact and Avenue West Concord with Thursday publication timing.
January 1 marks the establishment of Parcewstem as the United States in 1913. The passage notes the date and national formation context with minimal detail suitable for a short historical card.
At a Houston gathering, the American Bankers Association policy committee warned that U S banks hold more cash than outstanding loans, risking centralization of power and possible national socialism or fascism. FP Dick of New York urged concern that railroads may drift toward government ownership if free enterprise cannot survive.
The Boston News Letter began publication on April 24, 1704 marking a landmark in American journalism. Its early pages carried advertisements that reflected proto mass production, lower costs, and a rising standard of living. The piece notes price examples for a car and Sethpaste, illustrating historical consumer costs.
The passage asserts tiny per unit costs for a soft drink and other items, urging merchants to advertise openly to reveal offerings to consumers. It claims the Baden News Letter first taught this principle two and a third centuries ago and affirms that advertising pays.
Armando Novello known as Toto the pantomime clown died in a New York hospital. For forty five years he toured the country bringing delight to children and adults with silent antics. He left his family financially comfortable and his fame rested on his ability to entertain without words.
Washington scientist Dr. Charles Armstrong of the National Institute of Health argues that winter colds mobilize germ fighting blood cells that also combat sleeping sickness and infantile paralysis, suggesting the common cold could have a protective role despite its misery. He cautions findings may not apply to all but urges further study and notes the potential practical benefit for susceptible individuals.
Miss Eleanor Jones of Prospect street, a Cranston public schools teacher and physical instructor, is with her family for the year. An attractive new truck has been purchased by the Red and White Food Store of South Acton, with James H. Connolly as new proprietor.
A philosophical meditation notes that true fulfillment comes with the end of life happiness and asserts that intelligent inquiry must pursue this resolution. It frames happiness as the final objective guiding human existence and ethical consideration.
The federal Indian service seeks volunteers with an adventurous spirit and rural experience to teach in distant locations. An updated exam will assess fortitude endurance and understanding of Indian children in isolated areas. Expect a flood of applicants from schoolmarms who can rough it in 1939.
Edwin Markham aged 86 appeals for an anti-war poem to expose bones of conflict. He imagines its national effect stirring isolationists and preparedness advocates in the United States and drawing Gestapo, Ogpu, and hostile editors into a global reaction.
A Tribune clipping notes Emily plans to wear a Brussels lace veil owned by her aunt Mrs Walter S for her wedding to John. The writer jokes about veils being brief and mocks Chicago’s wild West reputation, suggesting the report lacks further bridal details.
Christmas week activities fill town life from charity by Sudbury Men’s Club to social visits by Eaton and Hunt families. Residents travel to Connecticut and New York for holidays while illumined houses brighten Center streets.
Hudson announces Joe Rushleau as president and coach of the new Hudson Hockey Club. The rink is ready and warm viewing space arranged. The team awaits new suits next week. Honorary members include Earl Kathan Joseph Murphy Thomas Walsh Edna Morgan John Roberts Anthony J. O Malley Thomas Myrick Louis Drinkwine William Walsh M. James Coleman Harry Madden Francis Donovan Francis O Connor Jose Alves Henry T G Dyson. Other officers are Jim Correia treasurer Bob Fearing secretary and Ed Kursonis captain. A meeting is set for Town Hall at 7 o clock tonight.
Mrs E Guy Sawyer reports 79.90 raised from 74 memberships and donations of 5.90. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit meets tonight at Memorial hall led by president Mrs Agnes Lewis. Miss Ruth R Puffer departed Nashville after Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs J Adams Puffer on Walnut Street.
Blanche Isabelle, daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren H, wed Raymond George Groth of Minneapolis at a Sunday ceremony held in the bride’s parents’ home in South Acton. Rev Ames W Whitner officiated. couple planned to live on Prospect Street after the New Year.
The packed State Racing Commission orders hearings on race track permits defying Governor-elect Saltonstall who urges postponement until he takes office. Marlboro risks a $2,600 loss in city revenue if permits reduce state revenue by about $1,000,000, per experts.
Acton range members gathered Tuesday for a Christmas party in the Town hall. Mrs Inga Frost led the evening entertainment with a decorated Moat and distributed gifts. They enjoyed games and carol singing and departed late after an enjoyable night. The next meeting is January 10.
Stanley Loika and William Rolmowicz were holiday guests of friends in Hartford Connecticut visiting during the festive season.
Bolton 4A Fellowship Supper will be held Friday December 30 at 6 30 PM in the vestry of the Federated church. The Young People's Society will entertain and promise a pleasant program if the usual entertainment is repeated this year.
On December 31 the L. D. Wilson Chapter of DeMolay hosts its Second Annual New Year’s Eve Dance in the Maynard high school auditorium from 8 to 12. Elaborate decorations, hats horns and noisemakers will greet attendees led by committee chairs Francis Parker Melvin Smith and Roy Lent. Patrons include Mr and Mrs William McGarry Mr and Mrs Bernard Smith and Mrs Laure Lent.
Mr and Mrs Llewellyn T Fullenton announce the marriage of their daughter Ruth Billings to Kenneth H Fox on Saturday December 10 1988 at the Congregational Church in Bennington Vermont The bride a Acton High School graduate has lived in this area with many friends The groom is connected with Colonial Optical of Albany NY and resides in Schenectady NY
Roger E Knowlton of Wenham, a teacher at Essex County Agricultural College Danvers, spoke to Acton Men's Club Tuesday evening. His talk featured motion pictures and fine Technicolor slides about nature in New Hampshire.
Mrs. Bertha Lowden returned from North Woodstock New Hampshire where she had been visiting her son Phillip and family.
The Acton Garden Club plans a January 5 gathering at the Woman's Club House with an illustrated talk on gardens and birds by Alice B Harrington. Hosts are Mrs Joseph Lizotte and Mrs Frank May. Also notes a Ribershcd court whist after the meeting and a 7 o'clock service by the Brown Class at College Avenue Baptist Church.
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