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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1935
Page
1
A scrambled summary catalogues international tensions with Japan and Russia near the Tokyo area, Italy over Suez, Britain and France’s possible involvement, and warnings of looming conflict. It mentions Hitler Youth sentiment, aviation feats, and domestic musings on education and morality amid a turbulent, question-filled week.
At a local union conference workers call for wage increases from 6 to 40 percent across woolen and worsted manufacturers. Union officials frame the move as industry stabilization, noting parties are operating at capacity since January and that broader industry actions will hinge on other unions actions.
The Sudbury Garden Club met at Miss R Adelaide Witham’s barn on Concord road for an evening program by Mrs Nellie Allen New York landscape architect. She discussed color and design with slides of Italian English and American gardens while a large crowd of local enthusiasts listened attentively. President Mrs Paul Whitney Rhoades attended along with numerous members and guests.
Sudbury reports Harold Bent of Hudson road remains injured after an auto accident. Details on his condition and the crash are not disclosed.
Rev. Matthew A. Jones resigns effective August 1 and a new order will take effect when BR A ends and WPA begins. The town previously financed the local investigator under BR A, while WPA would fund new positions. Mr Vance notes Jones was offered county supervisor and a social work post in another state.
Miss Lucy M Adams died at her home in Littleton Monday at age 76. Born July 17, 1869 in Littleton, she taught in the Waltham schools for thirty five years before retirement. She is survived by her sister Emily F Adams and brother John Henry Adams of West Concord. Burial was in the Littleton common.
The High school class of 1930 held a reunion at Pine Grove Inn Marlboro on a Wednesday evening with about 40 members. Harold Lever and Helen Mark Ketola led the program which included remarks instrumental and vocal solos games and a turkey dinner with souvenirs and novelties for the merry group.
Maynard voters in Weld’s special town meeting with over 100 attendees rejected the plan to erect a public library building and to extend the common sewer on Summer Street. The library committee reported on a 60 by 40 foot brick building with two-story layouts, assembly hall, library stacks, and modern heating and ventilation at an estimated cost of 22,800 dollars. The sewer extension was opposed by multiple property owners and was defeated after opposition was registered.
Maynard Boxboro and Stow area resident Avery Steele announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Representative of the 10th district which includes Maynard Hudson Boxboro and Stow. Steele was the party’s candidate in the last state election and could face a special election if he assumes postmaster duties after the Legislature adjourns.
Thousands from Greater Boston and nearby towns visit the Maress Delle Indul genze chapel in North Sudbury to witness the dedication of an extension and the crowning of a new statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Child. Guiseppe Clements of Boston gifts the statue, while the Angelo Santilli club provides gold for the crowns. Land for the chapel was donated by Augustine Visocchi in a wooded lot.
South Acton selects John Enneguss a Northeastern University graduate and Democratic activist as town Postmaster. Appointed by President Roosevelt and approved by the Senate he is noted as among the youngest in the country and is praised for a public service obligation to uphold postal laws.
Two buses carried about fifty smiling boys from Camp Joyce Kilmer at St Bridgets parish in Scituate to town last Monday. They will be on vacation for two weeks. Counsellors include Gerald Spratt Walter Sweeney and John Punch. About 70 girls who had been at camp for two weeks also arrived by bus later Monday afternoon.
The Trinitarian Congregational Church hosts July services with Rev Edward P Daniels preaching on The Amazing Variety at 10 45 A M Miss Marguerite L Barnes plays the organ and Mrs Jesse Potter sings soloist duties are listed for the service
The text traces U S immigration policy from 1864 aims to encourage newcomers to 1917, noting head taxes starting at 50 cents in 1882 and rising to eight dollars by 1917, with periods of no general immigrant registration prior to 1882.
A kitchen fat fire in a one and a half story dwelling in Sudbury destroyed clothes and possessions of Mr and Mrs Martin and their four children two girls and two boys aged 13 to five. The family fled with only their clothing while neighbors and local groups including the John P Colleary Post American Legion Auxiliary Marlboro Red Cross arranged relief.
Enthusiasm runs high for Acton's centennial feature with bells, a three day celebration, and a large parade. A pageant, musical program, and community service highlight events led by local figures, with readings, poems, and a military ball concluding the festivities.
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