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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
7
A preacher delivers a sermon described as a mix of modern slang and traditional faith, drawing attention to how contemporary language colors religious discourse. The report notes tension between the pulpit and evolving speech, highlighting community reactions to the preacher’s style.
A village meeting discusses the coldest winter yet and disrupted transport as Thompson blames streetcar management while others defend the weather or corporations. Sage confirms the severity of the cold as vehicles lie mute like a rock in Gibsons pasture.
A nostalgic essay celebrates the sandwich as a nutritious staple, tracing its name to an English earl and praising bread’s energy value. It cites two slices of bread equaling about 200 calories and notes bread’s exceptional role in the American diet while contrasting international bread consumption. The piece blends culinary history with science and daily life observations from a village setting.
A brief note explores how fuel efficiency and tire wear relate, emphasizing that better MPG goes hand in hand with longer tire life. It hints at techniques to stretch miles per gallon while maintaining tire performance.
A capacity Maynard audience heard John L. Riley of Boston recount his overseas experience as Sylvester Sullivan presided. The Maynard council charter closed with 215 members and the new council will be instituted with the first degree on April 13 followed by second on April 15 and third on April 18.
At Frank J. Demars Post A L meeting at Masonic hall Thomas F Murphy of Boston special representative of the U S War Risk Bureau urged service men to keep their insurance and noted lapse reinstatement by two months assessments and conversion to standard form insurance. He urged ex service men to renew and said detailed information would be mailed to secretary John J Manning.
The Liberty Girls club hosted a Saturday evening gathering at Mrs. Charles Vices Brooks sr. home. The program featured dances songs a gypsy dance in costume by Misses Helen Wilcox and Pauline Newton and various games with refreshments. Members present included Helen Gardner Pauline Newton Alice Newton Edith Laubenstein Helen Wilcox Dorothy Spence and Olive Webster.
New machinery installed at Murphy and Snyd printing plant last week includes an automatic feeder and press. The upgrade aims to speed production and reduce manual handling, reflecting ongoing modernization efforts at the facility.
A description highlights an invention that increases production twofold. It emphasizes marvelous efficiency and labor saving as its core benefits.
A regular White Cross Guild session at Riverside hall Sunday afternoon drew a large crowd. John E. Riley of Boston, overseas director of the Knights of Columbus, shared a vivid account of his experiences. McSweeney, grand knight of Conco council, added brief remarks on the local K of C. A short program followed with vocal and instrumental pieces by Mrs. Louis Sullivan, Mrs. Joseph Donahue, and Miss Gladys Howe. Frank J. McCarron acted as presiding officer.
Rehearsals started at the Congregational church for the Easter Sunday pageant The City Beautiful produced by the Methodist and Congregational churches Mrs Howard A Wilson leads the production with over 70 cast in costume and rehearsals set for each Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Ellen Madden of Hudson Missouri mother of Mrs John Keegan died Thursday night after a week long illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at St Michael's Church Hudson with many from the area attending. She was the mother of Frederick Madden who ran for representative in the district last fall.
A youth heckled a girl on Main Street over an overshoe buckle and a bystander commented on style. At a Grange meeting Tuesday evening, 36 candidates completed first and second degrees in a class.
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