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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1937
Page
4
Fragmented OCR shows a 1908 Marlboro Massachusetts post office notice about rates and length scaling. It references Enterprise Cooperative Bank block at Concord and mentions publisher weekly timing and rates. The readable elements indicate a historical postal rate adjustment notice with corporate and geographic identifiers.
A multi millionaire funds an alpine granite memorial two miles above the plains to honor Will Rogers. The structure rises from solid rock with iron doors cathedral panes and Italian marble. It features frescoed walls narrating the West and a memorial room with Will Rogers portrait.
The article notes past resistance to women lawyers and the long effort toward amendment. Last week the outcome changed as an amendment gained support, with the conclusion described as heartily approved and a shift in direction recognized.
The Sudbury town zoning by law aims to conserve farm soil by restricting surface sod and loam removals in residential zones. The Supreme Court upheld the by law, backing selectmen's planning to prevent gravel and loam extraction that threatens nearby farms and markets.
Advertising expert Thomas F. Barnhart advocates 14 reasons why newspapers reach readers and deliver value. Concord discusses health policy funding, agency roles, and budget allocations for 1937 health work, water, milk, and vaccination efforts, with proposals for public health officer and light plant merchandise services and authorized utilities servicing.
The Maytag Company reports strong New England orders led by Perry R. Knight as the Philadelphia firm rolls out improved Maytags. Since 1935 demand rose amid buying power and home modernization, with replacements and new households driving growth. Modern design aims at beauty and utility through engineer and industrial designer collaboration.
Field Day events for St. Michael's festival have been completed with dates set for June 18 and 19. The program includes attractions for both youth and adults in the afternoon.
Concord briefs report the Middlesex Republican committee naming Otis M Whitney as chairman and Downing, Arthur W to committees. Four members will join the Ways and Means panel. Appointments set to begin June 18 at 11 Beacon Street, Boston.
The First Congregational Church in Wakefield preached Sunday morning with Rev. George absent. The pastor, Mrs. Phirlow, was away on a European trip.
Miss Mary Sullivan recovers from plomaine poisoning at home after a week laid up while Emerson College holds commencement exercises Monday evening in the school auditorium. John H. Lawton, former Concord High School Debating Club president and class of 1933 member, attended.
Miss Mary Barton Gilman daughter of Mrs Harris H Gilman of Chestnut Hill shared honors with Miss Nency Child Osgood at a luncheon yesterday hosted by Mrs Edward Holyoke Osgood of Chestnut Street. Gilman is a member of Concord Academy's graduating class.
Miss Marion Gorham, a Concord Grammar School teacher, held the lucky ticket winner among about a thousand entrants at the street frolic drawing. The prize bicycle is expected to be seen with Miss Gorham riding around town soon.
Mr and Mrs W R Bygraves of Concord visited Algonquin New York City. Edward Finan suffered facial burns leaving the Concord Players Street frolic after a cigarette ignited two balloons. Concord Mother Club met on Everett Street with a canning methods demonstration and plans for a prenatal dance. Annual officers elected.
After a long illness Hobart Emer Mead dies at his Nashoba Road home in West Acton. Born July 4 1870 he lived most of his life in Acton with roles in O W Mead Co Boston First National Bank of Ayer and local banks. He married Albertie Preston in 1897 leaving a daughter Pauline Mead and sister Mrs George Wright. Funeral at home Thursday 2 30 led by Rev Norman L Kellett and Rev Andrew J Toreleff. burial Hope Cemetery West Action.
Concord hosts the debut of Miss Anne Piper as part of a luncheons list for October. Mrs Ralph Crosby Piper presents their daughter with a Concord Academy graduation set for June sixteenth. Miss Margaret Piper debuted last year and they are granddaughters of Frederic Farley Cutler of the Hotel Lincolnshire.
In Liberia the Black Republic folklore links stomach-aches boils and other complaints to witches. If a man drowns locals attribute it to a water-witch who ensnares him.
Mrs. Thomas F Garrity Jr. reported a 17 year old boy with no prior record attempting to force entry through a broken window at their Elm Street home in Concord on a Monday afternoon. He fled toward Lowell after being questioned about his motive.
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