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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1936
Page
4
A historical analysis argues the Supreme Court remains stronger in public opinion than its critics. It notes past attacks on courts failed and warns against political manipulation of judicial power.
A discussion argues that technological progress boosts employment rather than reduces it. It cites a long history of machine adoption in the United States, noting rapid growth in output and employment despite rising automation. The claim highlights the binotype era as an early example.
In 1900 a country reached 10.7 percent of its population as the highest in the world, slipping to 4.3 percent by 1930 amid massive demographic shifts and a surge of new arrivals.
Landon leaders claim more than 300 on the first ballot while Knox supporters predict at least 230 votes. Texas sends 25 delegates unpledged as Fort Worth hosts the state convention with eight unpledged. Cleveland invites religious leaders to deliver invocations on opening day.
The piece notes a Hoover convention invitation pushed by John Hamilton, Landon campaign manager, and a clash in California with London. Borah warns the party risks disharmony if the Old Guard dominates, threatening independent voters drifting to Democrats or a new party.
A legislative debate questions whether letters and telegrams influence lawmakers as seventy plus members switched their stance on biennial sessions. The piece notes skepticism about the Grange’s role and suggests outsiders may have shaped opinions, while stressing the stubbornness of some members to outside input.
The States Commissioner of Education argues that better employment prospects for graduates will come if colleges offer more courses in mechanical arts and trades. He notes many employers seek skilled labor but few colleges teach these fields, predicting a rise in overall job opportunities as higher institutions broaden curricula to appeal to nonacademic students.
Maynard junior high baseball completed a flawless season under first year coach Bob Madsen. The nine defeated Bedford J. H. 5-8-4-8-1, West Concord 15-1 and 4-1, Hudson 13-5 and 6-6, Ayer 18-0, and tied the high school 1-1. Peewee Smith, a left hander, played third base when not pitching.
The newly organized six club circuit formed by Assabet Mills opened as crowds attended Grove Park games. Dressers beat Repair Dept 24-0 while Finishers defeated Mill Office 7-2. Upcoming matches list Repair vs Shoddy and Carding, Mill Office and Spinners vs Picking and Dye House, and Shoddy and Carding vs Dressers.
Advertising copy promotes white tennis oxfords with sanitary cushioned insoles from New Idea Store in Maynard. The ad urges readers to enjoy tennis and notes comfort features.
Maynard High School alumni organize Maynard Class of 1934 outing at Nantasket Beach on June 20 with dinner land and water sports and a boat trip. Committee members include Dominic Columbo Bennie Sofka Mary Sokolowski and Mary Gudzinowicz.
A crowd watches the mile and a quarter race as Whopper advances with Top Row and Time Supply in pursuit. Azucar leads early, Discovery falters, and Top Row edges Time Supply at the wire amid crowd protests and a bottle-picking aftermath.
A legend ties Denmark’s flag to the year 1219, marking it as the oldest flag in use. The tale links the banner to a historic event and royal figures, though the exact details remain part of folklore.
South Sudbury items note Mr and Mrs Victor Fillabrown Rev and Mrs Albert B Mrs William Tofts Mrs Provan and Charles Way Jr attended the National Assembly of the Oxford Group in Stockbridge last week. Henry Ford's relative presence as audience member noted plus local youths in school and church events. A death from Belmont, Olof Johnson, June 3, with funeral held at Brown and Son.
Miss Mary Flaherty of Wilmington Delaware visits Concord road with Miss Carolyn Guptill. Thomas L. Ryder of Newton Massachusetts stays with daughter Mrs William B. Prescott on Maynard road. Edmond Stone on Hudson road works on electrical job in Maynard. Mrs Charles McCarthy and daughter Carol Weston visit Arlington and Mrs Joshua Mills in Lynn. guests of Mrs Ernest W. Rowry. Leonard Stiles works on improvements at the Ralph Adams Cram estate on Concord road. Mildred B. Hunter’s health improves. substitute librarian Mrs Farrell. Lawrence L. Winship attends Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Sudbury fans attend Fenway Park game. White Sox defeat Wes Ferrell. Two brush-fire alarms on Peakham Plain and North Sudbury. fire department responds. Paul Hartwell works in mechanical dept of Wayland Motors Co.
Maynard shop New Idea Store lists beach shirts in whites blues browns checks and plaids priced at one dollar each.
Miss Anna Gring of the American Red Cross will speak at Sudbury Town Hall at 8 p m Friday June 12 to explain organizing Public Health Nursing Service. Invitation extended to town officers and all interested community members.
Collier's Weekly notes that many animals suffer seasickness, with horses sometimes dying, while elephants can usually complete voyages in good health if kept mildly intoxicated. The remark highlights varied tolerance and treatment approaches across species.
Maynard-Maynard Assembly Rambow conducts installation of officers for Uiria with M A Vance and Miss Ruby officiating. Names listed include Barbara Hamilton as worthy advisor and Mary Fraser as associate worthy advisor along with color stations and staff roles such as musician and choir director.
Kilmer Camp whist event lists Maynard Al Sheridan Lena Rodway Minnie Campbell Mildred Zaniewski Elizabeth Adams May Schnab Fannie Glickman Alice Sullivan Banford Julia White Annesty Agnes Driscoll Flo Tibbetts. A special prize may go to Mildred Zaniewski. An upcoming party is planned for next Monday.
John O Leary graduates Worcester Academy on June 8 and wins senior polls as most popular best athlete squarest fellow and busiest fellow. He serves as Monitor senior year, vice president of his class president of the Lettermen Club and Photographic Editor of the Yearbook.
Maynard-The Dilomatics schedule two tough Assabet Valley league games this week. They travel Friday to West Concord for a rematch with the chaumsdacy Gnelmain and seek revenge after a 4-2 loss at Crowe Park. Littleton visits Crowe Park next Sunday to challenge the locals as a large crowd is hoped to back the youths financially and morally. Rusty Jordan starts his first local game of the season against Stow as Maynard-The Dilomatics win 11-2 at Stow Park with Wanhatalo and Darling collecting 12 hits and Liverman homering and doubling twice. Stow manages five hits off Milligan.
The first seven members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters were chosen in 1904 by ballot from the National Institute of Arts and Letters. The seven were William Dean Howells, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Edmund Clarence Stedman, John La Farge, Samuel J. Clemens, John Hay, and Edward MacDowell. Membership in the Academy requires prior membership in the National Institute.
Tahiti stands as a prominent South Sea island 6,500 miles from New York via the Panama Canal, 3,000 miles from San Francisco, 3,000 miles from Australia, and 6,000 miles from Canada, illustrating its remote location.
H S Fli ers won the mile while Quinn kept half mile pace for the visit. Bowman Grindelli Lesten led distances 46 feet in shot put. Burns Armour Mortimer tied for second at five feet in high jump. Leedy Quinn won broad jump at 19 feet 6 inches. Bouvier McCormack Sandini cleared 9 feet in pole vault.
The Glaste ae ways and means committee of Mizpah Chapter Order of Eastern Star presented awards at the Marlboro installation of officers. Bilis of Southboro received the amber glass badge.
Beatrice Parmenter Frieda Sherman and Mary McCauley have completed their studies at Framingham State Teacher College Miss Parmenter will be a sophomore next year Miss Sherman a sophomore and Miss Mcauley a junior
Miss Margaret Eaton and Alanson Miller won the Concord country club championship mixed doubles by defeating Mrs. Charles W Cheney and F DeHart Royston in straight sets 6-0 6-4. The pair advanced past Mrs Cheney and DeHart in the semi finals with a 6-0 6-4 victory.
Hudson Chamber of Commerce leader Hudson Frank L. Allen announced that local merchants will keep stores open an extra half hour on Thursdays and Saturdays. Stores will close at 9 30 instead of 9 00 to align with neighboring towns.
Nelo Brani and G K elected as delegates to the convention while Edward and Walter B May John M Lynch and G K of Hudson are listed among participants.
A court finds proof of ownership under the Torrens system and decrees that no claimants can upset the assurance funds. Any later claims are barred as the owner’s title is settled and funds are secured against challenge.
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