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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1932
Page
4
Local snippet shows a 1903 class matter entry referencing the post office service at Oro Massachusetts. It mentions subscription rates and postage selections and includes town names Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford Marlboro and street addresses.
A year end message notes that 1951 offered hard lessons in economics and policy. It urges prudence to avoid past blunders and expresses cautious optimism for a stronger, more confident 1952. The author emphasizes learning from experience and maintaining focus on fundamental principles.
A special commission on employment stabilization urges a five year public works program and expanded employment agencies. The plan calls for annual appropriations equal to one fifth of the program, with extra funding via short term bonds during emergencies, plus a farming public works branch and annual revisions.
The article notes children cling to both old and new toys, evolving with trends yet returning to familiar favorites. It questions toy stock and urges society to ensure poorer children also receive gifts, highlighting charity during Christmas.
A United Hospital Fund committee reports grim odds for longevity with city workers facing one chance in eight to reach 70 and farmers one in three. The text argues health lies with the soil and predicts cities will break apart as factories move to the countryside, else humanity may head toward extinction.
The piece argues that the coming year will repeat familiar experiences and moral patterns. It urges harmony with divine statutes and inner conscience as the way to avoid repeating past mistakes and pit falls humanity has faced for millennia.
Prof. Dallas L. Sharp of Boston University argues most schooling ends early and real learning begins after graduation. He notes that experience is the greatest teacher and graduates must unlearn much learned in class, especially the inflated view of youth about possible success.
A light note from the columnist praising a clever play in bridge as wiser than two finesses. The quip reflects amused public mood as columnists and wisecrackers revel while Congress remains in session.
The New Year brought snow and slush hindering travel until John J. Driscoll and his workers improved streets for safer easier transportation. His efforts ensured water supply remained complete and showed his readiness to help during tough conditions.
The Bedford student news recounts a busy period with athletic gear purchases by the Mudges, a December junior high Christmas program with students performing as Russia Mexico Sweden Japan and Poland, grade 8 geography and hygiene tests on Bonador Peru and foods, a handmade 1932 calendar for Mr Dodge, gratitude to the PTA for skating at Page Field and a Mount Vernon PTA picture now on display in grade V room.
The Acton High School plans midyear examinations this year scheduled around the middle of February. Teachers finalize dates and room assignments as students prepare for tests across all subjects.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Clark welcomed a son on December 28 at Waltham Hospital. They already have a daughter. A Scout Troop 1 party at the Scout House on December 30, chaperoned by Mrs Leon Foss Miss Mary Chamberlain and Mrs Flowers, drew about thirty girl scouts and an equal number of boys. Music was provided by the American Legion ortho phonograph loan. Decorations included holly mistletoe from Kentucky and a Christmas tree. Invitations and most planning were student led by the girls.
The Congregational church hosts a dance for juniors from First Parish Church at the Girl Scout House on December 29. Mrs W B Conant Mrs Leon Foss and Mrs Earl Parks led the event with Irma Durkee and a four piece orchestra providing music. Over fifty attendees from both churches danced from 8 to 11 30.
The American Legion hosts weekly whist parties on Tuesday evenings in January at the Town Hall with all proceeds going to the Bedford Community Workers. If you cannot attend, send a prize. tickets at the door, prizes to George W. Davis or Charles Steffanellis’ stores.
In Acton West, New Year festivities drew little extra traffic as friends held a surprise party for Mr Lizette at the Reformatory on Arlington street. A nearby explosion at Central Garage caused by an oil burner soot and smoke damage but no fire. George H Wood of South Acton Universalist church announced an illustrated lecture for Jan 7 by Prof Reed and will preach The Message of Liberalism on Sunday followed by a Jan 17 program.
Cambridge Jan 4 The Middle sex County Superior Criminal and Civil Courts opened today at East Cambridge with the 1932 grand jury session and five civil sessions one without a jury Judge Hammond presiding over criminal sessions and Judges Beaudreau Gray presiding over civil sessions Grand jury foreman Harold Acres and clerk Edward Kenney were sworn in by Judge Hammond The jurors include Walter Bennig and Parl Stone The grand jury meets monthly in Marlboro area with several Marlboro matters on the criminal list for January Residents of Marlboro and vicinity will be kept informed of court matters in higher courts.
Mrs. Stuart MacGregor underwent surgery at Emerson Hospital for appendix trouble last week. Word from Connecticut says George Charter’s serious sickness followed a dental extraction. Firemen’s whist scores show Mrs. David Kinsley and William Munn high, with prizes awarded at the Round Robin event won by Mr. and Mrs. Redfern.
Eddie Cox avoided injury after a car crash near church last Sunday, with his vehicle badly damaged. Dina Malaguti underwent appendectomy at Symmes Arlington hospital last Tuesday. Amy V. Eisenhauer, engaged to Evan C. Ernest of Cambridge, announced by her parents at a Christmas dinner. William Dickison returned home Thursday from Symmes Arlington hospital after a serious operation. Richard Kimball and sister Ann spent holidays with parents. Richard attends Colby College, Ann attends Simmog College. Henry Senften visited relatives while working at the local office during Christmas. Richard Dodge and his mother reported a fall when a car startled a dog, leaving the boy shaken.
Committee chaired by the chairman reports 23 baskets given to the town's needy. They note some disputes arose over contributions but feel the effort was worthwhile. The notice ends with a brief aside about advertising dividends.
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