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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1922
Page
6
Notice shows postal classification for Koro Mass dated 1903 and subscription terms 1.60 per year in advance 2.00 otherwise with pricing per issue. Mentions Hayward Concare Acton as readable fragments.
The Sinn Fein postponement of the three month vote on the Anglo Irish treaty appears to be a Collins and De Valera compromise but is seen as a victory for the Free State. De Valera warns he would prefer British troops to an irrevocable act. The period will test support for a draft constitution and a general election while factions maneuver to control the provisional government.
The letter from Clifford Smythe laments the Roma disaster as a preventable tragedy. He argues unsafe trials and the choice of inflammable hydro gas worsened the loss of life. Smythe calls for safer fuels and stronger oversight by Congress and Italian authorities.
The report discusses ongoing experiments with lgbterthum aircraft, noting the program will persist despite substantial, avoidable costs and rising losses.
Otto H. Kahn argues the high surtaxes choke investment by diverting profits into tax free securities. He notes Ford's development of cheap cars and tractors relied on company profits. a turnover tax on spending could fund government without harming investment.
The article reflects on aging and the quest for longer life, noting that averages rise over time. It cites centenarian anecdotes from figures like Edison and Rockefeller, then urges individuals to study their own bodies and apply medical guidance to extend healthy years.
A long reader note reads Cookery Corner inviting submissions while promising forthcoming desserts. It lists biscuit ideas and sandwich fillings plus several user recipes for cakes, cookies, divinity, and puddings, with editor notes and requests for more contributions.
A 1922 letter from Elizabeth Tilton and others appeals to Massachusetts lawmakers to pass a bill for state control of penal institutions. The piece argues for better prisoner education, industrial training, outdoor work, hospital treatment, psychiatric care, and chaplaincy, urging women to contact state senators and representatives.
The piece explains how the term candidate originated from the Latin candidatus meaning wearer of white. It links white attire to political openness and argues voting figures and public perception connect to the root sense of white. It traces how candid changed from a literal white garment to a metaphor for honesty.
Mrs Edward J Lyons returned from a two week visit with relatives in New York Ronald MacEachern of Worcester spent Sunday with his daughter Mrs Ryder Cottage Street Misses Margaret and Agnes OGrandy visited the Shubert theatre Boston to see Red Pepper Miss Margaret Coughlin and Rachel Damon returned from Jackson New Hampshire after a carnivel and winter sports Mr and Mrs Harold Chase and daughter Mary returned from Ipswich with a visit to Mrs Vincent Hubbard.
The progr am for Holy Week offers a series of evening services at 7 30 starting April 11 with Rev Gail Cle Trinity Congregational Concord followed by Rev Alfred E Wheeler First Baptist Acton April 12 Rev William J Batt Concord Junction April 13 and Good Friday April 14 with Rev John Freder ick Snyder Concord Junction Communion to be observed Sunday afternoon The week includes a Lent study on the Gospel of St Luke under the theme The Meanings of Redemption with a Tuesday session at 5 o clock Dedemption An
George Richardson of Acton Center is driving a Dodge touring car bought from Torrey and Vialle of Concord.
Acton Center hosts a community dancing school starting Thursday March 16 led by instructor Benj. B. Lovett. The event invites residents to learn popular dances and enjoy social recreation in a local neighborhood venue.
The regular meeting of the Ladies Union was held Tuesday afternoon with a large attendance and notable sewing completed. Hostesses were Mrs J D Brown Mrs S I Duren Mrs Benjamin Derby and Mrs Harry Dyer. Next gathering set for March 7 with listed hostesses and plans for an Old Soned Social in March led by Mrs W A.
Mr and Mrs J E Mahoney of Cambridge visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs David Scanlon. K of C members traveled to Hudson for degree work. Miss Katherine Drysdale spent the weekend with Everett friends. Fred Stone performed in Tip Top at the Colonial Theatre Boston. Robert M Prentiss holds the wiring contract for a large double home in Revere, erected by Max Blatt of Maynard, starting this week.
Mr and Mrs Kieran Hickey of Wal tham were weekend guests of Mrs Hickeys parents Mr and Mrs W J Crossley Mrs T F Gerrity and son Frank enjoyed the John McCormack concert at Symphony hall Boston Sunday
The West Concord Woman's Club meets on Thursday March 2 with Miss Ainsworth of BEA Filene Co Boston giving a talk titled The Art Dress. She will demonstrate on models with articles of wearing apparel. A food sale is run by Mrs. Mary Hewitt, Household Economic chair.
Notice is given that Demars Carey late of Maynard Middlesex died intestate and appoints Ame dee De Mars as administrator. Creditors are invited to render their claims and debts to Leslie W. Jools for settlement under bond as required by law. February 9, 1922.
In Middlesex Massachusetts Probate Court Ida E B Christie petitions for probate of Samuel A Christie late of Acton. Heirs next of kin and interested persons are cited to appear at the Probate Court to proceed with the probate action and absence of surety on the executorship.
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