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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1930
Page
4
A listing from Marlboro Massachusetts detailing publication by The Enterprise Press and circulation to communities including Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford with subscription rates and postal information from 1903 era.
A study finds American motorists pay about 60 cents per gallon versus 35 cents globally. Britain France Germany and Italy range up to 40 cents while Canada and Mexico pay 15 to 20 percent more. The piece also reports on state tax effects and a Boston and Maine Railroad smoking vote in dining cars with 78 percent in favor.
Governor Pollard praises the American Tree Association for promoting forestry and planting trees to honor the Wash U bi-centenary in 1932. The piece extols trees as lasting memorials for individuals and events, urging public participation and ground ready for planting.
A railway vote on smoking in dining cars showed strong support for smoking with 78 percent in favor and 22 percent against. The result reflects changing social norms as women’s smoking presence grows on trains.
The Governor's committee on street and highway safety adds State Trooper Charles J. Keegan to extend safety education in schools and to adult groups. Keegan joins Trooper William A. Andrews Jr. and Albert Hayes as talks increase to parent-teacher associations Rotary clubs and Lions clubs across Massachusetts. The effort, credited with reducing child automobile fatalities, now seeks 161 associations 69 clubs and 19 Lions chapters for further presentations.
The Chelsea Evening Record observes its 40th anniversary with praise for editor and proprietor Samuel S. Robie. A history of resilience from the 1908 fire and revival highlights Robie’s long influence on Chelsea’s civic life and local democracy.
Poem fragment by Fanny Heaslip Lea from Good Housekeeping reflects on past months with rockets and horns and asks for mercy and a new year. The speaker pleads to God to hear a humble plea for renewal and guidance.
January born Aquarians are said to receive leadership endowments in 1931 under Garnet protection. The article notes Garnet’s renewed fashion status, seven red garnet types, and mentions Edison and Havelock Ellis as examples. It warns luck may come from adapting to misfortune.
B Dealey argues advertisers now tell the truth and avoid deception. Newspapers refuse dishonest ads. Modern ads appeal to psychology, target women shoppers, and align producer seller and consumer interests. Advertising is seen as an investment bringing returns and reducing waste through precise, attractive presentation.
West Acton reports delays in Christmas mail affected site publication last week. Atty two weeks ago Robert Burns Lodge I O G F of Ayer Junction hosted Acton Lodge with about twenty gentlemen presenting a minstrel show of amusing hits and original songs. The performance included lively verses and notable participants Costello and his byl.
South Acton says Miss Margaret McGovern daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh McGovern posed on a running board with an officer nearby distributing Christmas Cheer and gifts. The piece notes the charitable act and a town event.
The Wayside Sun Chapter outlines plans for a 26th anniversary observance led by the D A R. The notice mentions a gathering at 12:20 with emphasis on commemorating past chapter events and community ties.
Warren L. Bishop of Wayland district attorney elect for Middlesex County announced his staff for the office. Frank G. Volpe of Arlington remains as first assistant district attorney along with Frederick A. Crafts of Weston and William G. Andrew of Cambridge and Paul R. Foisy of Lowell as assistants.
Assistant District Attorney selections bring a team of veterans led by Volpe, with four colleagues who have prior service. Volpe, born 1885 in Somerville, is a trial prosecutor with 630 felony cases and 24 losses, a Boston University graduate and former city official. Crafts, an experienced presenter of cases to the Grand Jury, and others share long service in the office.
Mr. Foisy a 1900 birth Boston University 1926 law graduate and attorney for Kerwin Gilbride, serves as a former Middlesex County special assistant district attorney. He hails from 327 Hildreth Street and holds multiple Franco American organizational roles including the American Civic League and Jeanne D Arc Union of Lowell. He has prior clerical service in the Bishop's office.
Sudbury residents joined in a festive Christmas gathering around a softly lit tree at the Center. Gertrude M Halloran and Anne Buxton hosted a breakfast for thirty friends and neighbors.
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