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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1924
Page
4
An unsigned editorial argues that Williamson County Illinois shows frontier conditions with weak law enforcement and bootlegging. It blames vote organizations for usurping official functions and says reformers undermine law, urging proper enforcement and honest officeholders to restore order.
The grand jury in Hudson County reviews a 125 year old blue law that bans worldly business and merriment on Sundays. Justice Minturn argues laws on the books deserve enforcement, prompting a public debate over a Puritan versus Hebrew Sabbath and whether modern New Jersey should restrict drug stores theatres and music on Sundays.
A rapid fifteen minute conference in a library with three Japanese experts and eight American financiers sealed a 150 million loan, the largest ever between nations. The deal underscores swift cross border finance and growing U S influence in Japan while other nations also participate.
A reflective note suggests heroic expeditions and risky ventures do not guarantee death, contrasting legendary feats with uncertain fates across battles and explorations.
More than 2000 American Woolen Mills employees used a rail route past Main Street to evade four hidden railroad officers. All escaped arrest except Mike Edlonis of Hughtreet Mynard, who will appear in court.
Miss Ethel Kimball arrested in Lexington for posing as a man and registering as John Jones with Mrs. Davis at a Windsor House visit. In Concord District Court she was fined 25 dollars for posing as the Davis woman’s husband. Davis, living apart and hospitalized, was fined 25 for allowing her name on the hotel register.
Southboro fire department prepares a larger whist party at the town hall tonight with elaborate prizes, including two turkeys for the top winners. Refreshments will be served. Chief Eugene Closson chairs the organizing committee.
Concord’s town election passed Monday with 182 ballots cast from 2418 registered voters. Incumbents largely retained their offices as voters considered plans to sell the electric light plant, with an anticipated adjourned meeting possible, and March 3 set for the town meeting at Veterans Hall.
West Acton reports show WRC No. 62 meeting at GAR hall next Monday. James Fitzgerald to erect a ready made house bought from Mr Cottle of Harvard. Winona lodge No. 132 members escorted to Fort pond Haynes cottage for a Saturday night outing. Bert Clifford and Everett Montague provided comic relief. Baptist church program featured Mr Parkin singing In the Garden and a strong choir. Rev Lockwood praised for sermons and music. R A Reid Jr and family spent Saturday in Newton.
Miss Annie D Young was a week end guest in Lowell. Miss Florence King stayed with her sister in Springfield. Thomas Mahoney of Wayland visited his son Edn Mahoney on Old Bridge Road. Mr and Mrs William Reilley are aing Miss Murray of Gardner. Napoleon Christian mourn infant son died last week in Nashua. Lewis Caldwell returned to West Haven after visiting Concord. Concord Jet Bakery opened under new management with William Murphy reporting good business. Anna Fagan helps. Daisy Shannon Neponset and Mary Tosney Boston visited Thomes Carroll Jr family over the holiday.
In Southboro February 27 the Peters High school hosts a big basketball gala at the High School Assembly hall with a boys game against Northboro High and girls games between periods. Alumni versus Northboro town team adds to the event as sleigh parties form for the ride if weather holds.
Ernest S Russell of Fetter acted as deputy representing the master of the Grange and conducted an official inspection. He delivered an inspiring address during the Maynard Grange event where third and fourth degrees were exemplified.
Grace Walters hosted a Methodist Church choir social at her parents home Monday night. The event featured vocal and instrumental music, games, and refreshments with Rev. and Mrs. Redstone and many community members in attendance.
Maynard Legion Auxiliary plans an officers installation at Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday February 28. Maynard Legion officers G A R veterans and Spanish War veterans were invited to attend. Supper will be served before the meeting. Frank G Archer Edward W Archer and Francis E Alving joined a Pilgrimage with Boston Lodge of Orients H and A to Portland Me over the weekend.
Troop 4, Boy Scouts met in camp at Puffer's Pond Friday. Many stayed in camp all day with others joining in the afternoon under Scout Master Guyer Fowler and assistant Herbert Young. After a supper prepared by the scouts, the program featured games stunts and music.
Albert Hendrickson and Jeino Kato were spotted weekend along Broadway New York according to a report noting their public appearance and location.
Classified notice seeks a maid for general house work at 5 River Street Concord. Includes contact details and telephone number for Mrs Dana Bartlett. Also lists church services led by Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone with morning service at 10 30 and various church activities through the afternoon.
Miss Dorothy Gonzales of Fal mouth was the guest this week of Mr and Mrs Raymond Jones. John Connors was appointed chief of police with Nicholas Dris as deputy chief. Ernest Rasmussen and Arthur Webster were appointed night patrol men. Miss Arline Priest hosted the Chummy Chums club on Walcott street Monday evening.
On Sunday morning March 2 Professor Howard A. Briggs of Northland College will deliver the address. A five o'clock communion service invites all who love the Lord Jesus Christ. Finnish neighbors are expected to attend. Parents are urged to inform their children of two pastor classes starting March 2, at four o'clock for older youth and at six for deeper religious discussion.
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