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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1936
Page
4
Fragmented text discusses the value of vacations versus long workdays. It mentions an employee starting at 9 A.M. with a lunch break, an eight-hour day, and taxpayer funding aspects. The snippet implies worker dissatisfaction and debates on private employment benefits.
The fragment discusses war, plague, danger, and civilization’s vulnerability. It notes pacifist sentiment, the desire to avert suffering, and the idea that violence and pestilence fuse into horror. The speaker questions global resolve if war resumes.
The piece argues against the 1924 child control amendment, noting state laws, federal power fears, and opposition from figures like Rev. Corrigan. It questions ratification timing, cites Massachusetts votes, and condemns newspapers for potential attacks as it calls for rejection of the amendment.
A brief note extols the post office as a useful national institution serving the country and reflecting the political climate of its time. The tone suggests a civic, nonpartisan appreciation of mail service's role in daily life and public affairs.
Republicans argue the measure aims to freeze civil service reforms while Rae supports service end goals. The dispute centers on party motives with no clear justification offered in the discussion.
Gruber outplays Ford with scores 316 and 550 highs amid church notices. Rev Edward P Daniele preaches March 22 at 9 46 am on Two Parables. Belmont First Church hosts Young Peoples Society meeting Sunday and vestry class discussions Monday open to all.
Water remains high on the Sudbury river meadows delaying Mass Central trains. passengers ride buses from South Sudbury to Wayland to reach Boston. Workers with trucks build banks along the state road to contain flooding while residents like Sam Russell note historically high waters. Proximity to rail crossing and local road commissions watch the flooded town roads as church groups plan a Lenten play "Relief" before Easter.
A reflective line extols men of genius as jewels of the race drinking in and giving back divine light and freedom.
Residents react to Judge Williams ruling in the State House decision over taxation on lands acquired by the Club. About fifty locals and others express disbelief as the ruling is described as final and binding.
Mrs Clara Nurmi wife of Hjalmar Nurmi of Maynard died Monday afternoon at Massachusetts General Hospital aged 43 born in Finland and a nine year resident of Maynard She leaves a son Leo The funeral is set for tomorrow at two p m at her home Hjalmar Wuari of Fitchburg will be speaker Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery Flowers attest the esteem of friends and relatives
Mrs George Raymond and Miss Gertrude M Halloran returned from a pleasant voyage in southern waters. After leaving Cuba the ship met a severe storm and dense fog delaying the voyage 24 hours. James H Powers Concord road delivered a lecture before the Wednesday evening. His subject will be Europe Sitting on a Volcano. Admission free. All are invited.
Eva Jordan 65 of McGregor, employed at Iowa State Hospital, has driven over 1,000,000 miles in 13 years with no accidents. Starting at 52, she owns 14 cars, most Pontiacs, and her longest run is 137,000 miles on a 1930 Pontiac six. She maintains cars with routine upkeep and oil ring replacements every 65,000 miles.
Sudbury resident will be away for a year or more and visitors Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Henegen of Milton called at North Cote. High School students rehearse a dramatic event to be staged at Town Hall next month. Floods prompted the Water Commissioners to require flood protection provisions in the water system contract.
Miss Louise and Catherine Barry Dorchester were week Suea guests of Miss Margaret Mary Dineen. Lincoln Joseph Kaler is convalescing at his home on Sudbury Street after returning from Marlboro Hospital on Monday.
A partial balance sheet lists items such as demand loans 166 636.79 time loans 21 293.53 overdrafts 40 036.30 deposits 517 757.84 and related categories. The readable figures show assets and liabilities segments including government deposits, certified checks, and guaranty fund, indicating a bank’s financial position from partial data.
Miss Hazel Hooper contributed a group of solos to the Sealey accompanied by Miss Mary Downey and was in music. Middlesex Central Pomona will meet at Lexington tonight with supper by the Lexington Massachusetts House of Representatives. Mrs Sims accompanied by Miss Marion Jones will be soloist.
The readable text fragment mentions a shoal and here rings but lacks coherent events or identifiable subjects for a proper news summary. No names, places, dates, or organizations are discernible. This prevents a definite card without additional readable context.
The Tree Warden reports cooperation from the public and the school department in Elm Warden Wade's drive to protect registered elms. He notes 25 elm trees are registered and urges residents to assist in the campaign.
David C Harris died at age 84 following ill health. Paneral services are set for Thursday at 2.30 pm at his home with Rev. Gien W Douglas officiating. Burial will be in the Act of Haverstra New York. Mrs Charles J Tuttle of Newton Center and Mrs Edward F Booth of Waltham are mentioned as survivors along with a sister Mrs Janet.
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