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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1935
Page
4
A brief notice from the Enterprise Press appears listing Marlboro Mass and surrounding towns include Sudbury Acton Bedford and Maynard. It notes mail rates and operation details for periodical distribution and postage.
A survey by H. Bennion for Edison Electric Institute argues the United States outpaces Europe in rural electrification. It cites high farm home electrification in states like Ohio and Pennsylvania and notes widespread appliance use, countering claims of U S lag. A separate dispatch notes Paul W. Chapin seeking two U S liner super ships to surpass France and Britain.
The piece argues money should stay in America to fund rail travel and education rather than overseas voyages. It contrasts East and West views of U S scenery from the Rockies to the Atlantic coast and Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and Yosemite, urging domestic travel boosts.
The AFL estimates 1 65 million unemployed in the nation as the President asks manufacturers to hire more workers. Despite calls for employment, labor saving devices reduce jobs and the AAA program pays agriculture to cut employment, driving up bread and pork costs.
Congressman David J. Lew of Maryland announces plans to introduce a bill requiring competitive examinations before West Point appointments. He cites a recent bribery scandal and notes that while entrance exams are very tough, the proposed change could raise standards by ensuring merit-based selection rather than political favoritism.
The article argues that a godly, well ordered home shapes character and ethics, offering continual comfort even when away from home. It cites spiritual oneness with God as a permanent home in divine consciousness, providing self-possession, guidance, and protection against temptation. It concludes with a biblical reference from Christian Science Monitor to reinforce the sense of divine residence.
The article notes concerns over potential patronage and the risk of scandals in the appointment process while indicating few recent cases related to appointments to West. It underscores calls for merit and transparency in governance.
Townspeople extend sympathy to Mrs Sherman L Rich of Hartford Street on the loss of her mother after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the home and burial followed at Wells Fleet. Edith Maser of the Great One is improving slowly from illness.
Funeral services were held Monday at St Michael s church for James Bagley who died Thursday at his Loomis Street home. He served as Bedford tax collector for 12 years despite ill health. Flags were flown at half staff and town officials attended. Burial followed in Shawnee Cemetery.
The article lauds Miles Coverdale for publishing the first printed English Bible. It traces earlier translations by John Wyclif and the later King James Version, noting the Coverdale edition made the Bible readable to the broader public and deserves commemoration in a society shaped by its teachings.
Uncle Eben humorously notes Moses as a great lawgiver yet criticizes him for keeping the ten commandments short and not being a regular error in the sense of a standard reformer.
Aura Waddington of Boston visits daughter in Acton for a few days. Kazokas Jr. patient with measles at home. Dr Harold R Paaten to speak at Acton Men's Club Thursday evening January 9. Mrs James B Tuttle seriously ill at home. Mrs E Wood and a trained nurse attend. Universalist Church annual meeting held in vestry last Saturday evening. Mary Lothrop in New York City for American Matthay Association meeting. Albion Metcalf president. Metcalf known to Acton music lovers for piano recitals by Miss Lothrop's pupils. Watch Night services on New Year’s Eve 8 to 12 with entertainment and refreshments. Rev Arthur M Jeffries in charge. Rev Mathew Vance of Maynard to lead entertainment. Mrs George Horton to supervise games. Variety and enjoyment promised for all attendees.
A trash fire on State road near The Pines caused excitement Sunday night but did not spread to nearby pines after a quick Fire Department response. A church meeting is planned for Wednesday evening January 8 at Memorial church and a New Year Communion Service on Sunday January 5. One case of chicken pox reported with schools closed until January 2.
The Bank of England issued the £1,000 note as the highest regular denomination and four £1,000,000 notes were struck but not cashed. One remained in the bank, another went to Samuel Rogers, a third to Baron N M Rothschild, and the fourth to George TV. A unique two penny note from 1828, printed by accident, is also noted as a major curiosity and unlikely to surface again.
Jim Miller confronts Ned Harding at a party after Peg accuses him of jealousy. A scuffle erupts when Jim defends Peg, and they drive away in a tense mood. Peg confronts Jim at a downtown taxi stand and admits she followed him, asking for a ride home.
The town committee met in conference with members and planned another meeting for tomorrow night. An adjourned town meeting will be held Monday. Ten weeks ago two articles were to be acted upon: fund $30,000 for an underground water supply and extend the sewer 1000 feet on Summer street. The sewer extension could not proceed and after 3000 feet were laid, work paused until spring, to be treated as a WPA project.
William H. Stockwell will assume the office of Representative for the 10th Middlesex District when the Legislature convenes on Thursday. He succeeds Frank C. Sheridan who resigned to become Postmaster of Maynard.
Reading tip suggests placing a book under the pillow to aid memory of studied material. The idea is a simple mnemonic aid that ties sleep to retention.
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