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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
4
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Canadian observers doubt consent can be secured for Roosevelt’s push to fund a St Lawrence waterway and new federal hydro projects. Ottawa dispatches say delays and regional skepticism undermine the scheme while critics accuse Roosevelt of pressuring Canada for financial gains.
Fragmentary lines show public concern over military spending and its impact on national finances. The snippet hints at lawmakers facing pressure to address war costs and allocate funds amid broader economic strain.
A Washington observer notes debates over individual initiative versus government-led policy. After five years and massive spending, critics claim the New Deal favors centralized control, while proponents promise abundant life with government on top and bold, practical remedies.
The passage compares bees and ants to comment on government reliance and enterprise. It relays fears of centralized control, dismisses Sullivan in predicting an ant hill America, cites a Japanese proverb about profanity and translates Sherman into action, and closes with a quip about a highway cut and an Illinois child who has visited all 48 states without riding a train.
Marlboro Mr and Mrs Forrest Clapp and family of Mechanic Street leave today for North Truro for a two week vacation. Mr Clapp is a local representative for the Seba Hancock Insurance Company. Mrs Henry Brown has returned to her home on Hills Street.
Thirty seven Acton High graduates received diplomas at the Wednesday evening ceremony in the school auditorium. The program featured essays, a salutatory by Vincent J Sheehan, a valedictory by Cynthia L Price, and awards including Washington Franklin and Edwards-Quimby medals. A 50-voice mixed chorus performed as guests noted the fifty year bond of graduates Ada Cram Ada Ma Gregor and Eugene L Hill.
Barbara Allen four and a half years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Vaughn, escaped serious injury after walking behind a parked car opposite George L. Noyes store and colliding with Bert C. Astrup’s auto. She was treated at Emerson Hospital in Concord for bruises and cuts and released.
The Enterprise receives a communication objecting to liquor advertising and a smooth-voiced announcer promoting liquor. It mentions the WCTU and notes Robert Snyder on active duty with the 310th Cavalry at Fort Oglethorpe after leave from the U.S. Forestry Service at Wilson Dam, Alabama for two weeks.
Hudson residents host the Boston Booster Lawn Show at Harri man A Reardon’s Brigham Street home on July 3 with a rain date July 4. The non cash prize event features ribbons and cups for bantam and large fowl and invites breeders to notify entries in advance to arrange coop space.
The Peterson Family Association held its third annual outing Sunday at Maynard with members from New Hampshire and beyond. Samuel Ineson was elected president and John Peterson of Concord as leader. the group planned another Hampton Beach trip for August.
Cliff Downey carded 72 to win the qualifying round of the Maynard Country Club golf championship. Sixteen players advanced to the first class of the tournament, including Cliff Downey, Paul Allen, Hartwell Flood, Noble Morton, John Moynihan, W Carson, J Wasuik, J Macone, B Croft, Frank Grieve, Charlie Manty, Frank Croft, Ed Leahy, F Pickwick, Ed Carlton and Jack Johnston.
Twenty seven of the twenty nine boys scheduled for Camp Virginia the summer health camp at West Pond Bolton have arrived. Beatrice Parmenter joins the staff as dietitian with Jane Wolfe, the camp is led by Franklin D. MacCormick of Framingham. Marlboro boys among attendees include Robert Nichols Acton and many others. three Marlboro girls will join later for the season.
Bedford Grange Hall on Monday welcomed 160 attendees from 16 Granges for a neighbors night program. Ayer Grange performed music while Hudson Grange read, Needham Grange presented a skit School Days, and a social hour with refreshments preceded dancing after a brief business session.
Mrs Anna Elis a longtime Acton resident died in Hartford Connecticut in June. The passing is reported as a family notice with her daughter listed as Mrs L.
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