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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1936
Page
5
Fragmentary political text praises a candidate for governor as a sane conservative office holder connected with people. It references common cause and common destiny and antecedes a message about bringing progress to the state.
Court directs attorney to file objection before ten o'clock on the return day. Judge John C. Leggat notes the thirteenth day of March in the year thirty six with Register P. J. Jordan. Notice published March 18 25 and April 1.
Party leaders form committees and appoint Bishop delegates in cities and towns to boost statewide appeal and raise the party's representation. The remarks signal seriousness and optimism among supporters ahead of elections.
A note indicates Mae Measan Reading scored ten percent above the standard normal computation in Arithmetic ten percent above and in English and Grammar twenty percent above.
The West Concord Woman's Club plans an afternoon meeting in Warner Hall with Groton Stringed Ensemble performing and a German Tea served. Mrs. Jeremiah J. Brisman will be hostess.
Miss Deborah H. Fine a freseman at Wellesleg college won honors recently for a top pay award given by the Kay Frouwelen apparument. She played the leading role and was named major ududduc permanace of the year. She graduated from high school last June and won several signals for her outstanding theatrical performances.
Cord this month hosts three student productions directed by Miss Gertrude Rideout. March 21 and 28 feature My Kirby balancing drama with a large cast, followed by The Violin Maker of Prague a romantic piece, then A Wedding by Kirkpatrick delivering rapid humor. The high school orchestra accompanies, and alumni are urged to attend.
A hospital aid appeal compares Emerson Hospital to insurance, noting 1930 census figures for six nearby towns and 1 055 patients in 1935. It urges readers to set their own premium and send contributions to the Emerson Hospital Aid Society treasurer in Concord, Massachusetts.
A fragment notes the line A Horse A Horse from the king in Shakespeare's play Richard III, referencing stage direction or performance context during the month of a monarch.
The fragment discusses Populoes Barbados and its relation to the western hemisphere, noting regional prominence or comparison with other nations in the area.
Sale notice for cafe fixtures including tables booths bar and beer unit from Cafe De Luxe Marlboro. Items available for viewing at South Sudbury with contact phone.
First Church of Christ schedules Sunday services at ten with midweek study on Wednesdays. The Lesson Sermon for March twenty second cites Psalms and Corinthians and references Science and Health with Key to Scriptures.
The notice notes a Sunday service led by Rev. Frank W. Cleland with Nina Ruble. a bouquet on the altar memorializes Mrs. Allison H. Willis, presented by her family.
Funeral services were held for Edward L. Grenier Jr., age 3, son of Edward L. and Bloyce Grenier. Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The child was described as an attractive boy who won the love of all who knew him, with sorrow felt by the family and community.
The Concord Elks held a Tuesday meeting to nominate candidates for posts within the lodge and plan community events this month. Members discussed upcoming charitable drives and youth programs.
The West Concert Ladies Union adopts a yearly plan placing two groups of former in charge. In the current month Mrs Frank A Cleaves oversees meetings, and in April Mrs Frank B Walker will take charge.
The Women's Parish Association of the First Parish in Concord will host a dinner dessert bridge at the Meeting House on Friday afternoon March 20. Tickets may be obtained from Mrs Raymond Whislen.
Concord notes a meeting on Friday evening March 20 at 8 to discuss starting a Thoreau group. The aim is study of nature at first hand as a guiding slogan for the new group.
The Concord Congregational Woman's Union holds an all day meeting on Tuesday March 19 with sewing at 10 a.m. led by B. S. Kavanagh of Massachusetts on the Prevention of Child Labor, featuring a map titled Children Then and Now.
A description notes Daniel Webster rose to speak in the Senate to a packed chamber in reply to Robert Hayne's remarks. The exchange reflected his poised oratory and firm defense of the union during a tense debate.
Firefighters suspect incendiary origin after a blaze at the box tea room destroyed an unused structure. Mrs. H. Robert By Howe Jr. is mentioned among local names as the infant’s parentage in a separate note. The town forms a Patriots Day plan with a big parade featuring the 182nd Infantry Regiment, M. N. G., in its 300th anniversary celebration.
Hawthorne Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple with Worthy Matron Mrs. Cornelia M. Martinson presiding. Theodore G. Heyliger assisted in the absence of Worthy Patron Alfred C. Coughlan as new officers led the initiatory rites with dignity. Franklin Field of Boston sang solos accompanied by Mrs. Burleigh L. Pratt, followed by a social hour and refreshments overseen by Mrs. Frank H. Hewitt.
Walden Royal Arch Chapter will meet in the Masonic Temple Concord next Monday evening with H Mahlon Foley presiding. A memorial service for Archie William McNeil who died in Welland Canada on September 23 1936 will be held Saturday with a meal to follow at six o'clock.
In the whist tournament MRS JAMES MARA 18 HIGH AT WHIST led final results with John Smith third. Other winners included Helen Stow Manley Boyce Mrs Theresa Fraticelli Mary Boyce Roger Faber George Byron Frank Anderson and James Deacon. Mrs De Meo won the consolation token Mary Boyce took the door prize and Mrs Fraticelli the special prize. A second party is set for tomorrow at Elks Hall.
The elderly woman is surrounded by her grandchildren as she contemplates the rich fruits of an active, useful, well spent life. The moment centers on family, legacy, and gratitude for years of service.
The Ozarks are a group of high hills in southern Missouri and northwestern Arkansas. They are remnants of a former plateau with valleys carved by streams. Extensions of the hills reach into southern Illinois, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
The piece argues that the toughest obstacles yield progress when labors persist. It emphasizes resilience through disciplined effort, suggesting gains follow persistent work and steadfast resolve.
Martinus O Helsner long time Concord resident marked his 70th birthday on March 14. He runs a farm on Spencer Broad road and handles all work due to his wife illness. He has four daughters and a son in Concord, another daughter in Honolulu, plus twenty one grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
The Concord Rotary Club held its weekly lunch meeting at the Colonial Inn on Thursday noon. President KE Payson presided. Arthur N. Payne, manager of the industrial and agricultural bureau for the Boston and Maine railroad, spoke on topics of interest.
Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 56 met in Monument Hall with James F. Powers presiding. Plan announced for the St Patrick's Day show on March 17. Robert Woodlock announced the committee chair. Sunday will be Communion Sunday for both the men's division and Division 44 Ladies Auxiliary with 8:15 mass at St Bernard's Church and a body communion. No communion breakfast.
The Concord Rod and Gun Club fell to Norwood Rifle Club 900 to 804 at the State Armory on Wednesday evening. The loss ends Concord’s bid for the 1936 Charles River Valley Rifle League title as Norwood extends its winning streak to ten and strengthens its grip on the championship.
The dulcimer inspired the piano action. Its origins lie in the East, with bas-relief from Kuyunjik in the British Museum showing ten-string dulcimers played with curved sticks. It was widely used in the Middle Ages in England and Spain and remains in Hungarian bands as the czimbalom.
A note on temples in the Malay states dedicated to the Temple viper. The snake will kill a man in about thirty minutes and science has no known cure.
Mrs. Robert Hickey of Roseville, Texas writes that her doctor prescribed Kruschen Salts and she shed 17 pounds in six weeks. She ignores gossip about safe weight loss and credits the remedy as worthwhile.
The entry details a ham steak dish with club style candied sweet potatoes and buttered broccoli, plus lettuce and fruit. It includes steps for preparing sweet potatoes with brown sugar and butter, baking at 400 degrees, and boiling stalks with salt, aiming to serve four.
A fragment reflects Sir Walter Scott on dogs possessing human intelligence but lacking deceit. The text discusses bribes to soldiers and witnesses, implying dogs’ steadfastness contrasted with human falsehood.
A brief note suggests a minor crack at La Guaira signals a larger vulnerability for Venezuela's defenses and raises questions about its strategic stability.
Fragmentary text notes milk and nuts were unobtainable in the subject's native surroundings. No further details on cause or location are given in the readable portion.
Hes Barrowest Street in St Augustine Florida claims the narrows street title at 17 feet wide. The claim notes it is a commercial area with tight alignment and heavy pedestrian use.
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