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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1934
Page
4
Postal notice on second class matter status at Marlboro Massachusetts post office referencing historical dates and service terms. Details are fragmentary but indicate era specific postal classification and publication note.
The article discusses European tensions over disarmament with France Italy and Britain debating limits on military training and recruitment. It notes German efficiency and cruelty amid opposition and questions whether youths should be released from drill to reduce killing skills cited in proposed British plan.
The notice outlines adjustments to processing taxes affecting hog producers, mentioning a $5 head payment and a 75 percent share for contributors. February 1 saw a rate increase to $1.50 per one hundred, with another rise to $2.25 planned, shaping income for producers in the program.
The article notes high profit percentages on net investments in milk operations and calls for Massachusetts farmers and distributors to adopt a cooperative plan under the Federal Milk Administrator for New England to secure a fair market.
The 1933 rise in U S automobile fatalities is attributed to a single fundamental cause, not changes in business affairs. The article argues that fatalities jumped sharply, with some estimates up to 75 percent or more, and suggests the reason lies beyond economic factors.
The article argues that uniform road rules across states and rigorous driver fitness tests could reduce auto accidents, but real change hinges on public readiness to curb individual driving liberty. It criticizes America’s big ego, cites rising crime and youth violence, and notes March looks hopeful as winter ends.
The piece notes a surge in undetected youths turning to bank and store robberies with loaded guns. It cites three Needham bandits linked to crimes and three bandit murders at a state prison last week, ages reaching 24, reflecting police focus on this trend amid Massachusetts cases.
A memorial service for a former resident was led by George A. Thurlow and Mr. Dexter at Trinitarian Congregational church. The deceased, Mrs. Barrett, belonged to passing and is survived by her husband and two daughters Elizabeth and Ruth.
An anniversary Mass of requiem will be held at Immaculate Conception Church tomorrow at 7 AM for the repose of the soul of Michael J. McCarthy. Eudore Wilhelmy Jr. has just completed a week’s vacation in Hawaii City with his family.
New York reports sixty thousand retail druggists will participate in National First Aid Week March 11 to 17. The campaign stresses preparedness to prevent needless suffering and highlights the importance of first aid and related readiness efforts.
Drum instructor Lawrence Stone will attend as rehearsal runs tonight in GAR hall. All members are expected to attend.
The chamber reports strong progress on its third day as teams canvass business, industry, and residents. A large mass meeting is planned at A. O. H. hall with speakers to discuss the city’s future and encourage signups led by Chairman Charles Healey.
Seven tables played at the VFW Auxiliary whist party on Main Street with winners including Robert McWirey Virginia Guertin Mrs John Boland Mrs Eunice Madaen Mrs Anna Pond Mrs Geneva Wood Ward Mrs George Clark and Russell Still Bingo winners were Mrs George Hazeldine Mrs Geneva Woodart Russell Still Mrs Josephine Ora way Mrs Munice Madden Mrs Virginia Guertin Mrs Anna Pond Mrs Irene Fish and Fred Jay Committee in charge were Mrs Gertrude Chamberlain Mrs James Nom and Mrs James Jackman.
The Tuesday Club met yesterday with attendees including Harry Bradley, Mrs Bertha Cole, Miss Agnes Taylor, Mrs James A Moir and Mrs Larkin among others.
Hudson Red Men traveled to Worcester and lost to New Deal. An outstanding score of 91 led by a New Deal bowler named Goddell. Team totals show New Deal 262, Red Men 423 through frames and pin counts, final score 1273 to 423.
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