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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1930
Page
4
The fragment shows the newspaper name The Weekly Enterprise with its office address in Marlboro Massachusetts, notes publication weekday and imprint details, and distribution regions Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford. It includes subscription rates and postal information from 1903.
A reader argues the town’s bread and butter factory decline keeps the town poor and warns that without action it remains a two jump from the laws. The letter references Will B Dunn as a phantom candidate and Frank Punch endorses him.
Farmers and property owners in Medilnsex County face winter rat damage to apples vegetables and dairy barns A county rat campaign led by E M Mil Specialist in Rodent Control will distribute bait at central points to control the infestation Orders may be sent to the Extension Service at Roosevelt School for 60 cents per complete bait set.
The Rev Louis A Parsons of J Luke's Episcopal Church Hud e spoke at St George's Lenten meeting on March 1. The program included short prayers, a lunch, and a card tournament with a sapper prize for winners.
The Concord Parent-Teacher Association will meet in Eaton Hall at 8 p.m. next Monday March 17. Pupils of Concord schools will stage entertainment under Miss Ros alind Kelsey with grammar grades providing glee club music. The Peter Bulkeley school orchestra will perform instrumental music. The fifth and sixth grades will debate and the new Concord high school Latin Club will present a short program directed by Miss Myrtle Graves and Miss Lois A. Woodbury.
Corinthian Lodge A F and A M met in Masonic Temple with supper led by Mrs. Duncan G Chapman and chorus directed by Harold Judkins and Ronald McKenzie. Rev Alfred W Stone offered solos. Ladies Night slated for March 18 with Nan Lauterstedt as entertainer assisted by Ronnie and Van. Officers and committee named, new bylaws adopted, and a trip to Waltham for Monitor Lodge event planned on March 21.
Irving Dunn shows improved condition cared for at home by nurse as school friends send flowers. In Geer family news Mrs Geer’s sister dies after recovering from major surgery then pneumonia proves fatal. Mr and Mrs Geer attend the funeral. Young Roderick MacDougall remains stable with ongoing infection control and a varied menu allowed.
Acton annual town meeting on March 10 approved budgets across departments including roads 12000, schools 15000, street lighting 5500, police 1500, public welfare 2500, snow removal 1500, cemetery care 1200, and a 96485 total. Articles include Memorial Day 300, centennial celebration 300, and various grants and bonds.
Mrs William O Fought entertained her bridge club at her Highland Street home. Prizes were won by Mrs I Gardner and Mrs James Adals.
The Hudson Daily Sun backed progressive candidates ride a sweeping win in the town election. Voters oust the old machine era and elect a young slate led by Harry V. Madden William P. Walsh and Ralph C. Gilroy. The race for public works commissioner drew fierce outcry over accounting practices as Whitcomb was defeated. Election turnout surged with early counts showing about 900 votes by 10 a.m. and a late rush to secure votes before closing at 6 p.m.
The West Concord Union Church outlines a Lent week of services led by Rev. Alfred Wheeeler Stone from March 16 to March 21. Highlights include sermons on The Significance of His Life, child Christian education, Junior and Senior Endeavor, memorial for Rev. Walter Campbell, Lenten classes Making Prayer Real, Midweek service Coming to Terms With Life, and choir rehearsal.
At its regular meeting the executive committee authorized spending 12,627 to install extra sections on the Concord central office switchboard. The equipment will be ordered now, work to start in November, with completion in April 1931. It should meet telephone growth in Concord into early 1934.
Mrs. Anne Fisherty wife of Edward Flaherty is under observation at England Baptist hospital Brookline. Her many friends will be pleased to hear she is reported resting comfortably.
The Sudbury Woman's Club funded two one hundred dollar scholarships during the season. One hundred dollars was awarded for 1929 to Isobel Stone of 324 Brookline Boulevard Philadelphia. Letters from Emily F Willis and B Isobel Stone accompany the award notices dated February and March 1930.
Mr and Mrs Hopart Mead returned from an extended visit in New York and were welcomed by friends in town. Mr and Mrs Henry Teele plan to start housekeeping soon and Teele will run the chicken business again. Redfern Mrs David Kinsley Mr Shaw and Mrs William Lawrence won prizes at last Friday whist by the firemen. Orla Nichols and wife welcomed a son born last Saturday. Relief Corps ladies schedule a regular meeting March 17 at Place of the ing when no quorum was present.
In South Sudbury Massachusetts Rev Albert B Reynolds preaches on peace and pledges of support for drastic naval reductions. A resolution signed by local voters and Memorial Congregational Church members calls for substantial cuts and is to be sent to the White House. Signers include Alan Flynn George Gohlke Mrs Geo Raymond E E Giddings C F Giles and others.
Fragmentary list includes individuals such as Mary Goodnow Cutler Besse Maynard Roland Cutler Miriam Giles John F Goodnow Dorothy Atkinson Rev A Big fade and Virginia Reyn olds. No events or dates provided in readable text.
Mrs Edith Spooner president of the Rebekah Assembly and her suite were hosted by Winona Rebekah Lodge No 132 at a regular meeting. Officers included Mrs Lillian Hand District Deputy President and Miss Alexina Bowlby Past President. A committee led by Mrs Portia Tracy prepared supper and a reception followed with flowers and gold gifts. The initiatory degree was performed by Mrs Harriet Cobleigh noble grand and her officers for one candidate, with music by Mrs Esther Clayton and Mrs Derby.
The Men’s Class met Friday evening with Rev. Robert Walker of West Concord Reformatory delivering an engaging address on his duties. A business session followed and a generous collation. Evangelistic services started Sunday with good size crowds and run for two weeks under Rev. EC.
The message notes Pawling of Salem and Pauline as guests at age during special services led by a preacher who has conducted many salvations in Greater Boston. The speaker is a native of Pennsylvania and Bucknell graduate, with high expectations for church leaders in this meeting series.
March 12 witnessed by attendees in Acton as officers were elected for the ensuing year Captain Samuel Knowled Lieutenant Norman Judson Coon and Harlan Tuttle named for key posts with S Braman Emerson Geo Braman listed among staff. A chowder supper was served. Miss Jessie Wood plans a trip to Hartford Connecticut after vacation at home.
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