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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1921
Page
7
Internal Revenue Collector John J. Mitchell trains deputies to advise taxpayers during the income tax drive. Instruction covers deductions, including charitable gifts, and special rules for singles, minors, estates, and trusts.
A New York Sun excerpt laments chaotic times with calls to strike work, mockery of prewar norms, and fear of civic collapse. The poem warns that profit and safety vanish as mobs and leaders push endless chaos and public distrust.
The Frank J. DeMars Post Auxiliary hosted the first whist night at Riverside hall. Prizes awarded include ladies first Mrs Thomas King and gent first James C. Mahoney with consolations to Eden Tobin and Miss Irene Martin.
A regular meeting of Magdeline Chapter 0. B. S. initiated a class of candidates. A chafing dish lunch followed, organized by chairman Mrs Lilian Goettler and volunteers including Mrs Eva Frye, Mrs Marion Banks, Mrs Lessie McGarry, Mrs Genevieve Ingham, Mrs Charlotte Stockle, Mrs Ethel Owen, Miss Lillian Childs, Marion Townsend, and Ruby Hamlin.
John King of McKinley Sr receives a letter Friday from Jayes Conway of Louth South Shields England. Conway, sister of Kings wife, had been missing 23 years with past service in the British army in India and illness before hospital return. The Brooklyn NY note says Conway was married and near sail to Buenos Aires. A second Conway sister Sarah died in 1901. Conway once worked at Agsabet mills and is known locally.
Federal prohibition agents searched town locations this week looking for illegal liquor sales and private stills. They visited several houses, found a damaged still at one residence, and reportedly instructed the owner to destroy it. No illegal activity was confirmed, and observers question the officers' approach.
The Busy Bees club held a costume party Friday evening at Ruth Wilson's Concord Street home. Ten members attended with guests, enjoying a cobweb themed program of singing dancing and games followed by refreshments. Members listed include Ruth Wilson Gertrude Chanler Hezel Priest Florence Wilcox Frances Archer Laura Gault Ruth Foster Edith Whitehead Phyllis Naylor Ruth French. Next meeting will be with Florence Archer.
Stanley Rice, rural mail carrier, retires today on pension after eighteen years with Civil Service rules granting pension at age 65 after fifteen years of service. Rice is a familiar figure on the rural route and is estimated to have traveled about 70 000 miles. Everett White appointed temporary R F D carrier by Postmaster Coughlan as Rice retires.
Walter Courtney stayed at his parents residence on Brooks Street for the weekend while returning from a Maine hockey tour with the college team. The squad beat Bowdoin and Bates but lost to the Portland Country Club. Courtney is noted as one of the season’s top players. Also, Mrs John Kelley and Mrs J Maguire plan a Florida trip before winter resorts close.
Corporal Slaby s, fresh from service with the Polish army after two and a half years with American volunteers, details Bolshevik atrocities and war devastation in Poland. He recalls German looting, refugee camps in Warsaw, and brutal tactics including severed limbs and eye gouging. He warns of 18 Bolshevik divisions threaten Europe and hopes to work in the United States before returning home.
Representative Frederick P. Glazier entertained 75 Hudson Boy Scouts at the State House in Albany. The group toured the House and Senate chambers and learned about state government under the county association’s weekly meetings and town county cooperation.
The Priscilla Club gathered at Miss Fannie Harwood's Concord Avenue residence on Thursday evening. A highlight was presenting wooden gifts to Mrs Oliver Trees for the five year wedding anniversary. A social followed with refreshments.
A meeting of Lady Warwick Lodge Daughters of St George arranged a whist party for the evening of March 10. The organizing committee includes Edith Coulter Rose Allen and Bessie i.
Washington observers say Congress will pass most appropriation bills before the March 4 term end, with many other measures stalled by debate. President-elect Harding may delay calling an extra session to allow full discussion of an international relations program and cabinet choices, including Charles E. Hughes as secretary of state.
Fashion notes praise spring suits in quiet colors like dark blue beige and gray with embroidered details. The left model features a Chinese inspired straight coat with cape lines and self color embroidery. the right emphasizes slim lines, flaring sleeves, and large patch pockets.
Fashion reports a spring millinery boom centered on cellophane materials used with beads and embroidery. Hats remain soft light and versatile with gray navy black and brown shades. trims include lace flowers veils pins and ribbons with models featuring corals roses and wreaths.
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