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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1930
Page
4
A Marlboro newspaper column argues for broad access to higher education within democracy. It contends education benefits individuals and society, notes equality of opportunity, and links public advertising and mental hygiene to civic life. It cautions against Sunday work and urges rest.
Fragmentary text notes a one day period of rest and Sunday like observance. References a pause from routine and a contrast with daily rut and groove, urging different actions or mindset for that day.
Governor Allen urges mayors to start immediate employment projects such as highway trimming and park cleanups, aiming to relieve unemployment and accelerate state road work. He urges opening local employment offices and cites President Hoover’s telegram as backing.
The Senate confirmed Charles Evans Hughes for chief justice of the federal Supreme Court. The piece argues insurgent Republicans in Congress might have blocked the appointment, which it says would have created a calamity by placing a liberal or radical figure in the high court.
Aviation supporters urge expanded disclosure of investigation results by the Department of Commerce. They argue that open reasons for pilot or equipment failures build public confidence and spur corrective action by builders and pilots. The call stresses necessary legislation to ensure full ventilation of findings.
Maynard High School girls basketball beat Marlboro High School 40 to 18 yesterday afternoon at the Maynard school, led by Captain Catherine Coughlan with 18 points. Barbara Craig led Marlboro with 13 points as Weber Coyne and Julia Lynch also scored for Marlboro.
Washington reports prominent New York banker Grayson Murphy flanked by business figures urging return of the Haquer question to the states and denouncing current prohibition conditions. London dispatch notes Naval Conference adjournment due to France’s absence as talks resume next week. In Washington wets plan to rebut the Drys as legislative open hearings begin with Rep Linthicum leading the bloc.
Alumni in Maynard gathered in the high school Auditorium for a bridge and whist party drawing forty tables. Prizes awarded to Mrs. C. P. Taylor Henry Wardzala Mrs. Sadie Kaler and Gifford Wood for bridge and Mrs. Ida Brooks Harold Lever Mrs. K. Paul and Ralph Sheridan for whist. The Wedding Present sketch entertained by William Ledgard Catherine Coughlan and Dennis Farnell directed by Miss Helen Sheldrick.
Feb. 19 meeting of Middlesex Central Pomona Grange at First Parish Meeting House drew very large attendance. Master George Goodwin of Bedford presided. Henry H Jenks of Cheshire spoke brief ly as Massachusetts State Grange Worthy Master. Edward E Chapman of Mendon sang with Mrs. Leslie Blake of Bedford as accompanist. Birthday cake for Mrs Chapman presented to her by Mrs Maud Moore Clark of Sudbury. Former State Master George M Clark presented a book of old songs.
On Friday February 21 Mrs. Frank T. Davis and Mrs. George H. Gohlke host a Bridge and Whist at the Grange Hall to raise funds for the School Dental Clinic. The community is urged to attend for enjoyment and support. Nearby Framingham residents visited with bridge and supper, while Philip Way recovers from illness. Cold weather caused frozen radiators for motorists on Monday morning.
George L. Zeigler son of Mr and Mrs August G Zeigler of West Concord addressed Buffalo engineers on Diesel engines. Worthington Pumping Machine Co at Buffalo pinch hit for his superior. Zeigler a Concord High School 21 and Northeastern 25 graduate received sustained applause at the close.
Sunday at West Concord Union Church featured Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone preaching Purity Today An Anachronism. Children’s sermon asked Shall We Make Our Birthdays Mean Something, with Miss Gertrude Rideout at the organ, Mildred Stone directing a choir and Wooler’s Pleased Is He. An illustrated talk on Our National Capitol and Mount Vernon followed the sermon. Midweek service covered Some Great Scriptural Passages from Corinthians Chapter 5. The Helping Hand society holds its monthly meeting with Mrs Charles Perry as hostess.
Sudbury town session discusses using the Unitarian Church as a polling site for officer elections and meeting access. Candidates for selectman assessor and school committee are named, while budget concerns surface over a possible new town hall and tax impact.
Maynard H S basketball players confident they will invade Hudson H S next Saturday and win the Mid land League pennant. The squad expects to put Hudson H S into camp in the afternoon contest.
Sylvia, hospitalized after two weeks of blood poisoning from a fishbone, underwent a minor operation at Emerson hospital. John R Varney suffered a serious ice fall near Robbins Court, breaking and dislocating his shoulder. he was taken to Emerson hospital after neighbors found him. The Congrd church parish will stage a supper and entertainment on Sunday evening March 7 at 6 30 featuring two laughable ski skits and a one act titled Romeo and Juliet.
New York reports exchanges totaling 1.191 billion and balances of 165 million. Boston records exchanges of 91 million and balances at 57 million. Washington Treasury shows 22,659,349.52.
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