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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1929
Page
4
The item lists Marlboro Massachusetts weekly paper details including price 1.50 annual 1903 issue, distribution and post office classification. It mentions Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford towns possibly served.
M. Franck L. Schoell presents observations in the Revue des Dix, noting a rising use and influence of French words in the United States tied to schooling and social life. He cites two years of elementary coach in high schools, increased student choice of French, and widespread French terms in advertising and fashion. He argues French usage signals prestige rather than direct borrowing from France.
Lynn plant of General Electric has found the cathode ray tube can detect synthetic sapphires from natural stones. Sapphires used in bearings exceed 1.5 million yearly. Tests show synthetic stones glow under the ray while natural stones fade when the ray is off. Diamonds tested show browning for synthetics, natural stones unchanged. Dr. William Coolidge leads GE research and is tied to Hud son. he attended a farewell for Miss Clara Belle Greason.
Washington July 1 six months figures from the Commerce Department suggest exports may exceed 6.629 billion dollars and imports 4.4 billion, pointing to a record foreign trade in a normal year. Officials caution tariff changes could alter 1942 figures.
George Olsen, heads one of the nation’s popular bands, twice faced career forks. He could pursue trucking or law after his early schooling at the University of Michigan but chose music instead. His orchestra gained fame in college activities and quickly grew with the jazz-backed performances that defined his rise.
Marlboro The handsome cup to be awarded to the victors in the inter council match between Lae Ularvouru and Maynard councils of the K of C Golf opens today at Marlboro Golf Club. A banquet at the Black and White Inn follows the 7 30 tee. Presidents Allen and Gutteridge expected as guests. A return match is planned at Maynard in about two weeks.
Marlboro Frederick Lesieur of Lincoln Street Worcester appeared before Federal Commissioner Crandall on the charge of keeping and exposing liquor for sale. He was represented by Attorney John Rice. The case was continued until Friday July 26.
Olsen attracted Broadway attention with his West era performances and a tip to Follies boss Ziegfeld. He signed to appear in Kid Boots and later doubled as a Follies star while still in Boots, then toured nationally. He returned to Broadway in Sunny and later starred in Good News becoming a recognized actor.
Moscow reports note that the Chinese Charge dAffaires delivered a conciliatory reply to the Soviet Foreign Affairs Commissariat regarding the Eastern Railway dispute. The note seeks time to discuss terms and forestall drastic actions as the Chinese government prepares a fuller response when the ultimatum text arrives in Nanking. Demonstrations continue across Russia with youth activism and strong press criticism of China’s handling.
Governors at the conference discussed George W Wickersham proposed that states share prohibition enforcement with the federal government and keep some enforcement at the state level. Kansas Governor Clyde M keed stressed local enforcement remains heavy, citing 90 percent state responsibility and bootlegger arrests. Other governors offered cautious support or questions about practicality and regional differences.
The Maynard Board of Health invites applications for the town plumbing inspector. Applicants must file by July 24 and state qualifications and salary. Dr. J.H. Matzkin serves as chairman.
A Hudson Rotary Club meeting in Cochran hall featured Firestone Footwear Company manager Hudson J Miller sharing personal experiences from Notre Dame athletics World War II infantry service and his Akron Ohio origins with Firestone. July 30 guest speaker C M Chapman of Gainwell Alarm Company to demo police fire alarm boxes.
Fire in Boston caused $20,000 damage to the Scenic Temple landmark injuring two firefighters and forcing many tenement residents into the streets. The blaze followed previous fires at Deer Island and in the North End, part of a total $165,000 property loss.
The Marlboro W N T Club holds its annual family outing this afternoon at the Nichols farm on Glen Street. Supper is provided on the lawn with each member contributing to the feast. The event remains a popular fixture in club social affairs, long staged at the Nichols homestead.
The document presents a bank balance sheet with totals for liabilities and assets. It lists capital stock 100000.00 and surplus 68000.00, with deposits and various notes. Savings department shows real estate loans and bonds totaling 980602.30 and 902133.27 in deposits.
Public auction announced for August 3 1929 at 2 PM of property at Sheridan and OMooore Avenues Maynard Middlesex County Massachusetts. The 13 776 square foot lot includes a building and is subject to a prior Marlborough Savings Bank mortgage and taxes. Down payment 200 and balance due within ten days after deed delivery to Filomena Mariano mortgagee.
Mortgage holder Clinton Savings Bank announces foreclosure of a 1926 mortgage by Helma J B Wancock et al on property in Sudbury Middlesex County Massachusetts. Sale set for 3:30 PM August 3 1929 at Clinton Savings Bank with $500 down and balance on deed delivery within ten days. Also notices of lost deposit books from Middlesex Institution for Savings and Concord Savings Bank.
The notice states a purchaser must pay $500 in cash at time and place of sale within seven days. Details are fragmentary but indicate a public sale with cash requirement for the buyer.
Commonwealth of Mass Middlesex probate notice to heirs and creditors of Goulding late of Sudbury. Petition for letters of administration to P Goulding of Sudbury with bond surety. Citations issued for probate court in Cambridge on July nineteenth 1929 at ten in the forenoon to show cause why letters should not be granted. Newspaper publication required weekly for three weeks in Sudbury newspaper. Witness Judge J. C. Quire. Dated July 3 1929. Loring P Jordan.
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