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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1935
Page
2
A fragmented column reflects on Italy's Abyssinia policy, British and American reactions, and the role of the United States in foreign affairs. It mentions preserving trade, combating crime, and a prayer day in Africa alongside debates on reform, credit, and public works.
An official statement from the United Cooperative Society of Maynard discusses a probe by the Jim Control Board into milk quality and pricing. The supervisor notes butter fat at 4.16 percent and suggests a 14 cent quart price, defending sanitary practices and consumer education while highlighting the cooperative’s growth and annual volume over $320,000.
The event on Mrs. Edwin Jones's Great Road lawn drew families for games and prizes while a big table offered pies cakes doughnuts and other treats. Supper on the piazza featured baked beans with ice cream and hot dogs as the crowd enjoyed old fashioned hospitality. Proceeds support the Paul Revere Chapel of the Eastern Star.
Members of the Middlesex Radio Club from Maynard Concord Harvard Hudson Acton Marlboro and Lincoln toured Harvard College Observatory. They viewed the telescopes heard radio talks and enjoyed a weenie roast after a business session.
Coach Mike Vodoklys announces five week preseason for football candidates as August practices begin amid a scramble for players. The town buzzes over potential captains and hopefuls including Al Smith Koskinen Columbo Whe.
Maynard Maynard Thirthy members and former members gathered at the Lake Boon clubhouse for a chicken dinner and a toast to the Twilight Club. Thomas Maley opened the program and toastmaster John Hannon spoke, noting his 30 years as secretary. Speakers included James R. Claflin James Hilferty Edward Sheridan Joseph Sheridan William Connolly James Mahoney and others. A pitch game organized by Bill Scully capped the reunion, with Frank Murray and James Ledgard among those missed.
Charles Visocchi announces the grand opening of The Garden Royal on Mossman Road North Sudbury this Thursday August 1. The chef offers a special opening menu with dancing and entertainment including accordion solos by Andrew Visocchi and specialty numbers by Keith’s circuit talent. Visocchi area resident expects a large crowd with reservations urged.
Records from Calvi in Corsica note a house tablet claiming 1441 as Christopher Columbus birth year. Historians question the inscription as a definite birth date, highlighting ongoing debates about Columbus origins and early life.
Maynard country club prepares for finals with Jake Swartz edging Hartkell Flood 1 up after 19 holes in a close match. Carlton and J Sabin face Arthur Swartz and Dr. Brandham for division titles while ladies compete in a parallel championship. Natick and Benedict Kaskon wed at St Patrick’s Natick with Miss Marjorie White as bridesmaid and Joseph Garvey as best man. Hartwell Flood on leave from duties as paymaster week. William Buckley and Verne Victet vacationing at the Cape.
Benny Sofka, noted as Peoples Theatre usher, wins life saving contest at Lake Walden and earns a medal. He adds a 100 yard freestyle medal before an official asks him to withdraw from events to allow others to medal. Public interest grows as inquiries about his daily lake dip rise.
Preliminary figures from the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce show Massachusetts retail sales slipping about three per cent in June compared with June 1934. No change by 4 and a 6.0 per cent note appear in the context of net figures.
The PRA garden at Sale farm grows five acres of potatoes and three acres of tomatoes along with carrots beets turnips and cabbages at two farms. Over 300 pounds of cabbage distributed. 36 men employed. plan to can 30 000 cans this year, up from 13 000 last year, as the cannery nears readiness. Three Amherst state college women aiding canning noted for ingenuity.
The final event of Acton’s 200th anniversary celebrations ended last night with a grand ball in Exchange Hall South Acton. The hall glittered with decorations and military dress uniforms while guests enjoyed a tropical scene and comfortable seating. Notable officers and ladies in attendance elevated the historic observance.
The committee of St Michael's parish Bedford hosts a district field day this Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening beside the church grounds. A merry-go-round for children, a doll carriage parade, and various races are planned for Saturday at 3 o'clock. All are invited for a few minutes of amusement and fellowship.
At a Wayside Inn dinner in Sudbury South Acton families revealed a secret marriage between Mario Stoney and James Edney. They wed previously in Newton New Hampshire on October 13 in a civil ceremony and later at St Anne's Church Lincoln with Rev Stephen Webster officiating. Both couples are prominent in Acton society. the groom attended Massachusetts State College and now leads a local company.
Thousands of Italian born or descended residents gathered at the Chapel in the Woods in North Sudbury to crown the Mother and Child statues during an outdoor mass marking the Santilli Club’s 10-year shrine effort. Clergy, club leaders, and diverse Italian groups attended as traffic was managed by police with help from volunteers, and about three thousand visitors toured the shrine.
Hon John F Fitzgerald headlines a town celebration unlisted on the official program as churches and groups join in three events. A 31 gun salute led by Tenney and Merritt Parcar started at 6 30 am followed by a noon pageant by the Faulkner Family Association recreating events of April 19 1776. John W Faulkner presided as officers were elected including Keulkner Cook Stearn Luther Faulkner and William Faulkasan. next gathering slated for 1036.
Chief Marshal Major Charles Coulter led three divisions along Central Massachusetts avenue toward West School. George L. Towne, 92, veteran of Capt. Isaac Davis Post, rode in an open car with Adjutant T. Charles Gallagher. The first division featured the 13th U. S. Infantry band and a Marine detachments. Second division, led by Lowell Cram, included about thirty motorized floats and Water Town A L crack band. Floats carried The A L Lary West Acton Boy Scouts Acton Woman's Club Acton Garden O C F and Winona Rebekahs.
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