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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1937
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows postal and printing marks with dates 1908 and 1879. Mentions Concord Sudbury Acton and Redford, likely list of towns or circulation areas. No cohesive event or action readable due to garbled text.
Fragmentary text argues against appointing men to certain duties, claiming current officers lack needed intelligence and that the job requires thorough testing. It warns against a rushed decision and emphasizes evaluating fitness before appointments.
The Lundbergn act lets the federal government treat kidnappings as interstate crimes after seven days without return. Of 75 cases previously investigated, all but Mattson are closed with 173 convictions totaling 4 444 years, 2 lynchings, 3 self-inflicted deaths, 6 murders, and 3 neutralized in confrontations with agents. The Mattson case shows amateur involvement, no ransom, and uncertain solvability but likely resolution eventually.
A midwest city survey of 16 fatal accidents in early 1937 finds speed and drunkenness not factors. Pedestrian victims dominate, averaging 61 years among the 12 aged pedestrians. The piece urges mature adults to note what children learn at school and adjust behavior.
Maynard Enterprise states Lena G Franklin is alive and at her home 4 Main Street. The notice corrects an erroneous death report and confirms she remains residing in the same residence.
Bedford Grange held a regular meeting Monday night. A beano party followed the business. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Archie Taes on the birth of a son at Walnut Street Hospital Arlington. The Buffalo Club of Bedford Concreations church held a supper night in the vestry with the aan Workers as guests. An entertainment followed. Mrs Welter Brolin is confined at home with grippe. Parent Teachers Association held a regular monthly bridge and whist party at Mrs Edward Pikes Webber avenue. Arle Atwood of Webber avenue cut his hand badly Thursday.
Rev Edward P Damsle preaches To Go Apart at morning service February 1 9 46 am church school at 9 46 am vestry hosts first of six talks on Congregational Music with piano illustrations and group singing The Laymen's League meets February 14 in the vestry all public invited.
A ceremony Monday night at Episce church on West Paint beach Florida united the couple. Attending were Mrs. Frank Black of Boston a director at William Filene Store. Miss Bowry daughter of Mrs. Ernest W Bowry and associated with William Filene Store as stylist. Mr Cutter an executive in electrical department at R H White Store Boston.
Saint Bernard’s club hosts a whist party at Monument hall. Lent services begin at Trinity Episcopal parish house with a noon lunch and 3 pm lecture by Mrs Angier. Dr Austin Rice of Wakefield leads evening talks at Trinitarian Church. Rev George L Thurlow hosts dinner before Rice’s Wakefield visit. Planning Board to hold public hearing on zoning warrant articles at 7 30 in Town House.
At the Monday meeting in the Girl Scout House Mrs Har old O Graves spoke on current events. A three lecture course by Graves, Mt Holyoke College graduate, was formed with the first class set for February 25. Tea was served.
The Trinitarian Congregational Church lists events for February including a 9 30 a m Sunday School and 10 45 a m morning service with speaker Wendell Thornton from Newton Junior High. Guests include the Unitarian Emerson Society and Lenten address by Dr. Austin Rice.
The South Acton Universalist Church led by Norman L. Kellett held a Young People service titled The Broad versus The Narrow with a Sunday school at 9 30. West Acton Baptist Church pastor A M Jeffries featured a young men choir and Donald Feltue read Scriptures The Bread of Life was preached and the Lord s Supper observed A Night of Revel was the evening Bible study next Sunday Jeffries will speak on Our Great Gospel in the morning and a Night of Song in the evening.
A local library in the Centre reports the death of Mrs Mildred Hunter and notes memorial arrangements. The article details community tributes and the library’s role in local life.
The Amta Casualty and Surety ny reports 1936 fatalities totaled 13 017 in 27 states, up 863 from 1935. The Alma Casualty and Surety Company tabulates state by state actual deaths and percentage change, noting decreases only in some states.
Mrs Harvey N Fairbank hosted the Younger Matrons Club tea at her home between services. A successful bridge party and food sale were held at the town hall with about a dozen bridge tables led by Frank F Gerry, Mrs Henry Eaton, and Mrs C William Wood. Albert Reynolds and others handled the food. Reading Club luncheon met on Sudbury road. Jean Gould celebrated her seventh birthday with friends.
Mr and Mrs Cameron occupy their recently purchased home on Main Street from Mrs Bertha Clark of South Acton.
Regional committee details include Rev Mathew A Vance as president and Ivan Nowlan as secretary with Merrill Morong of Worcester serving as treasurer. The text outlines the committee objective and affiliations.
The Maynard town Birthday social and whist party gathered in the adoot Auditorium with dancing and games despite election talk. Selectman Lent led a grand ch, with Marsden McGrath and Kane as hosts. Della Moore oversaw whist prizes and thanks were extended to contributors and helpers.
A group of South Acton AA members met at the South Acton Fire House on Sunday afternoon to discuss informally plans for increasing interest in the association. The meeting adjourned until next Sunday when the Board of Directors will meet to further discuss the situation.
Reverend Kenneth R Teed leads the W Concord Union Church with a February 14 schedule. Morning service at 10 45 includes the second Lenten sermon Christianity As a Way with choir music directed by Waldo Mc Williams. Evening Christian Endeavor at 6 30 led by Miss Helen Berlied.
The Child Welfare committee chaired by Mrs. Carl E. Backman led a monthly meeting with Lillian A. Winchester of Boston Children's Hospital detailing the institution's work and showcasing children's handiwork. An exhibit from the Boston Tuberculosis Association drew praise and proceeds. Vocalist Miss Ethel H. Johnson performed as hostess Bertha Finan organized the event.
The hide beetle eats fur skins and has grayish black coloring with a pale pink stripe across its wing cases. It measures about a third of an inch in length.
A fragmented note urges placing church and community cooperation above denominational rivalry, emphasizing unity within the local religious landscape and cooperative efforts among congregations.
A Washington Post excerpt relays Bishop Ames recounting a Lincoln moment in 1863 at the National Hotel. Lincoln, despondent after Chancellorsville, vowed he would not despair, saying he could not unload his troubles to anyone and expressing loneliness as war raged.
Tapestry weaving in Ireland shows renewed activity toward the era’s end with artisans embracing larger looms, cooperative studios, and regional guild support enhancing production and regional pride.
The fragment notes the arrival of hogs in 1589 as an early event tied to U.S. agricultural history. It references a notable first but lacks full context. The readable pieces point to an introduction of swine in colonist-era commerce and farming.
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