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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1931

Page

5

The Weekly Enterprise Name and Address Line Details

The provided OCR reads like a masthead from Marlboro Massachusetts with address lines for The Weekly Enterprise and Enterprise Press Incorporated. It notes circulation and post office classifications dated 1903 and lists surrounding towns Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford.

Liberty Marlboro The Enterprise Press, Incorporated Mass Congress Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford

How to Develop Rural Road Networks for Prosperity

Rural road building faces waste and graft risks but a new farm to market drive aims to speed up surfaced routes. Norman M Blaney of the American Farm Bureau urges citizen road committees to map needs, connect farm areas to main highways, and prioritize sectors serving the most people with modern materials and lower costs.

Norman M. Blaney The American: ‘Farm ‘Bureau Federaton Eee Acheve

Legislative focus on automobile accident prevention in 1931

The piece notes states weighing driver examinations and safety laws, with New York and Connecticut adopting safety responsibility rules. It mentions compulsory vehicle inspections, pedestrian controls, and banning old cars, aiming to reduce crashes, injuries, and property loss as public safety improves.

Massachsetts New York Connecticut

Survey on Natural Resources Shapes Massachusetts Industry Policy

A bulletin from the Conference on Economic Survey outlines how utilization of natural resources by business and industry affects regional decline. It cites Massachusetts forestry and related agencies and notes maladjustment of use as a key factor behind abandoned industries and economic distress.

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State survey urged for minerals and industry growth

Massachusetts should establish a state geological survey to map rock formations and mineral resources, guiding farmers and manufacturers. The plan parallels programs in Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota and aims to attract new industries by providing wholesale data on geology soil water forests and raw materials.

Massachusetts Fac Commonwealth Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota

World medical call to drop the term leper

From the Philippines a medical conference urges a global shift away from the word leper toward a phrase like a case of leprosy. Physicians argue language shapes attitudes and hindered efforts, citing historic term changes such as lunatic to insane and consumptive to tubercular as precedent.

Philippine Islands Schnee Canal The Boston Globe

Auto campaign effective targets defective lights and plates

State police have arrested over 12 000 motorists in six months under a program begun after last April’s headlight campaign by the Governor's committee on street and highway safety.

Governor's Committee Iota Police Governor's Committee On Ganuai

Concord man named to All American skeet team

William J. Bulger of Concord earns a place on the All American skeet shoot team chosen from 150 000 contestants nationwide. The Skeet Shooting News praises his consistency and cool under pressure, noting his scores rank with the best across diverse meets. The ten include Frank White of Massachusetts and shooters from New Jersey New York Louisiana Texas California.

Concord William J. Bulger Bulger Massachusetts Frank White Quincy Gun’ Club New Jersey New York Louisiana Texas Calfornia Epfiv

Sharkey And Hickey May Be Matched Here

A Hudson lad, Young Sharkey, claims the right to meet Vic Lotti or Edldie Sullivan by past rings. Bill Farrell, matchmaker, has a letter from Hudson's Bowlaway Boys arguing that Young Hickey Charlie McCunnan from Hudson is as good a sock artist as Sharkey.

Young Hickey Mr. Sharkey Bowlaway Boys Hudson

Marlboro Merchants Praise Weeklies for Sales Boost

Marlboro merchants report strong results from a Community Day Sales campaign across the Weekly Enterprise and weekly papers in Maynard Concord Bedford Sudbury and Acton. Officials note weekly circulation above 4000, doubling competitor reach and boosting Maynard and Sudbury patronage. Future Marlboro campaigns will rely on large ad reservations in these five weeklies.

Marlboro Santerprises Marlboro Hudson Maynard Concord Bedford Sudbury Acton Chamber of Commerce Mercantile Committee Cain

Wig entertaining friends for dinner and bridge in Sudbury

Sudbury social notes show Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Wig hosting a small party for dinner and bridge at Penlan on Saturday evening. Guests include Mrs. B. E. Buckley of Winchester, Mrs. Helen Shullman, Frederick Henegan of Scituate, Frank Musto of Brookline, and Miss Katrina Graverson of Waltham.

Charles H. Wig New York Gertrude M. Halloran MacDaniel Highway Department Harry Ter Beatrice Bowry Boston Norman Bowry Miss Bowry Arthur White

Legion Auxiliary Bridge Party For Sudbury Post Fund

The Sudbury Post American Legion Auxiliary held a Friday bridge party to raise funds for the organization. Mrs Forrest Bradshaw donated her home for the event and ten tables were in play.

the Auxiliary Sudbury The American Legion Forrest Bradshaw

Maynard Magdalene Chapter Installation Noted at Masonic Hall

C E S Magdalene Chapter held installation ceremonies at Masonic Hall with Margaret Sandholzer in charge and officiating officers from Newtonville Palestine and other chapters attending. Past matron and past patron jewels were presented to Bertha Carmichael and Richard Allen as officers Nellie Parmenter Dorothy Alving Eva Frye and others were installed with a supper and collation provided afterward.

Maynard Magdalene Masonic Hall Margaret Sandholzer Newtonville Howard Moore P. P Palestine Margaret Gates Nellie L. Balcom Corinthian É Hudson Natalie Widener Raymond Eaton Danvers Albert Tallant Eva Frye Lessie McGarry Rachel Barlow Leitha Hooper Martha Hartin Bertha Carmichael Marshal Maude Gutteridge Ellen Jones Adah Emily Lent Ruth Bella Gruber Esther Phyllis Priest Martha Helen MacPherson Electa Celia Gruber Harry Burnham Sentinel

Banquet For Concord High Athletes Promises Big Evening

Concord High School honors approximately fifty letter-winning athletes at a Veterans Building banquet on January 29. Speakers include Jimmy Knox Harvard 1898 Clarence Houston Tufts PE chief Edward Loughlin and coaches Foster and Raymond with Warren Goddard presiding. Tickets available from committee members Harold Tompkins and others.

Concord High School Veterans Building Jimmy” Knox Harvard Clarence P. Houston Department of Physical Education Tufts Robert F Foster Wendell P. Raymond Middlesex School Warren B Goddard Frank Price Burleigh L. Pratt William H Dee Thomas du Berger Lowell P. George

Social Evening With Sandwiches Cakes and Coffee

A collation of sandwiches, cakes and coffee was served during the evening as the group enjoyed a pleasant gathering.

Sudbury Real Estate Agents Convicted Of Land Fraud

Sudbury real estate agent Sudbury Foss and Alexander Dymsza of Acton were found guilty of conspiracy to obtain money by false pretences in Middlesex Court Cambridge. Mrs Dymsza received probation after the verdict and both men were fined 500 dollars each. The case involved a deed swapping the Peabodys South Boston home for an Acton farm later found to be dilapidated with no timber and swampy land. The Peabodys, one blind, lost the property to foreclosure. Peabody known in Sudbury for selling pea pots at Braves Field.

Sudbury Fred M. Foss South Sudbury Alexander Dymsza Acton John M. Gbbs Middlesex Criminal Court Cambridge Malvina Dymsza Eugene L. Peabody Peabodys Boston Peabody Peabody's Braves Field

Maynard Girls Defeat Littleton 27 to 19 In Local Showdown

Maynard high school girls hoops beat Littleton high 27 19 at Littleton with Catherine Coughlan scoring 14 points. Maynard starters include Dorothy Marsden and Alice Kitowicz with coach Principal James King guiding both squads.

Maynard H. S Littleton H. S. Birls Littleton James King Catherine Coughlan Dorothy Marsden Alice Kitowicz Catherine, Coughlan Sylvia Nyholm Violet Koskella Eleanor Lawson Elma Jokela Helen Sczerzen Jeanette Gruber Mary Sawyer Anne Salo Helen ,Sienkiewiczz Mildred Glebus J. Hartwell E. Yapp K. Wattis H. Karner J. Yapp C. Oddye

Ladies Union Meeting Set at West Concord Church

The Ladies Union of the West Concord Union Church will meet Tuesday January 27 in the church parlors. President Mrs Irving S Duren presides with Mrs Robert W Carter as hostess chair.

Ladies” Union of the West Concord Union Church Irving S. Duren Robert W. Carter

Ireland Film Shown by Concord Council at Monument Hall

Under Concord Council Knights of Columbus the motion picture Ireland was presented in Monument Hall Monday evening to a large audience that greatly enjoyed the beautiful picture.

Concord Council Knights of Columbus Ireland Monument Hall

Funeral for Annie L. Gately Held in Wood Setters Church

The funeral of Miss Annie L. Gately who died at home in Wood Setters was held this morning at St. Michael's Church. Rev. L. Chatbourne conducted a Mass at 9 o'clock. Burial followed in the cemetery. Undertaker M. Mw. McNiff supervised arrangements.

Annie L. Gately Wadson Annie L. Gately LD. Chatbourne St. Michael’s Church M. Mw. McNiff

West Concord Woman Breaks Ankle After Ice Fall

Mrs Harold I Judkins of West Concord fell on the ice Sunday and broke a bone in her ankle.

Mra Harold I. Judkins

Our Great est Battle and Prodigals of Today at Union Church

Union Church West Concord Mass led by Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone lists morning service January 25 with a sermon Our Greatest Battle and children service at noon. Evening theme Prodigals of Today. Church school at 6 30 p m and Christian Endeavor societies guests from Maynard and Stow join at 7 p m. Weekly activities include Boy Scouts Ladies Union Mid week service Junior and Senior Societies of Christian Endeavor and choir rehearsal invites all to attend.

West Concord Mass Alfred Wheeler Stone Society of Christian Endeavor Christian Endeavors Societies of Maynard and Stow Allison Smith Stow Ladies Union Robert W. Carter

Notable address at First Parish Bedminster from Rev Denman

The Rev John Denman of the First Parish of Beds delivered an interesting address. Miss Molly Harlow contributed to the work of the Peoples Religious Unit during the afternoon social hour. Refreshments were served under the supervision of Mrs Cyrus Hosy.

Willo kah Lodge Members Dine and Perform

Willo kah Lodge members gathered Monday evening for supper in Concord. Noble Grand MacLeod presided while S Thompson Blood entertained with a dramatic skit and community singing led by Esther Leighton and Jacob Meder. The crowd offered thunderous applause.

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