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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1931
Page
7
A 1929 law and a 1930 Legislature change create double taxation for cars owned but not registered by April 1. If registered after, owners face personal property tax plus the excise, while early registrants pay mainly excise and insurance. The article notes the burden shifts on April 2 with a new personal property levy and cites a sample car costing overall more after April 2.
Mrs Anna Simpson of St Johnsbury Vermont admits killing her husband with an axe while he slept after earlier threats to shoot her and the three children. She described farm drudgery and cruelty since moving from Boston 14 years ago as a 28 year old bride. police with unloaded gun present.
The West Concord Parent-Teacher Association met at Harvey Wheeler School with President Robert McAnley presiding. The group reported 150 members and planned an April 15 discussion evening and a May talk by Harold D. Chittim. A committee was formed to arrange entertainment.
The audience was moved by three sung pieces including Sail a Sail Irish Love Song and Song of Songs. Miss Julia Dee accompanied with taste and discretion as the State Board of Education spoke on modern education trends and teacher choices. Under Edward F. Loughlin and Harold D. Cintum leadership a community singing session followed with refreshments led by Miss Gertrude Nealon.
A joint district rally of Troop 1 Sudbury and Troop 1 Cochituate at the American Legion hall Sudbury saw Cochituate win with 31 points to Sudbury’s 23. Cochituate led in knot tying lift relay friction fire while Sudbury swept Morse signaling first aid and com tele. Judges included Walter Packard and Samuel White. scorer Ar thur H Dudley. clerk and starter Ralph H Whitman. Sudbury troop committee attended fully.
Henry N Page A F Bonazzoli E Norman Bowty Rev A B Reynolds and B M Johnson attended with several visiting men from Cochit uate.
The Sudbury M F Church Ladies in the Centre announce a sale at 3 PM and a supper at 6 30 PM on Thursday March 26. Friends of Mrs Wheeler mourn her passing in a tragic manner. The Ladies Aid Society of Memorial Congregational church met at Mrs Herbert Newton's home. Mrs Johnson of the State Department of Labor spoke on conditions for women in Massachusetts factories. refreshments followed.
Mrs Anna Griffith Wheeler aged 79 formerly of Sudbury and Lowell was killed instantly by an automobile Thursday March 6 in Los Angeles where she had resided. She was a cousin of William H Goodnow of Los Angeles, formerly of Sudbury.
The Mayor's Committee on Unemployment reported another drop with 118 registered unemployed, seven fewer than last week and the bureau's lowest registration since its November formation. The terse tally marks a continued downturn in the local labor picture.
A Holy Communion service was held this morning at 9 30 at Holy Trinity church in observance of the Feast of the Annunciation.
Frank Bell of New York City will deliver a lectureship address at The Mathew Church First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston. The free public lecture is scheduled for an April time at The record Hudson o clock and invites all interested attendees.
The article extols a new Ford windshield and car design featuring shatter proof glass and heavy construction. It touts impact resistance, four wide construction, shock absorbers, numerous bearings, advanced alloys, rustless steel, and high manufacturing accuracy. It emphasizes long term cost savings from low upfront price and low upkeep.
The Marlsboro broadcast over WHHL draws wide interest with Professor Irving White of Boston University delivering the English talk. Dr Thomas Chalmers opens a history talk series at 645 on Thursday evenings on the same station.
Commander C L Clark announced at the Marlboro district meeting of American Legion posts that a more elaborate program is planned. Newton is expected to return town after illness. Rank Z Taylor has left hospital after an operation and convalescence. Hipbert Poland family plan to move to Stow this week. Nelson J Cole remains seriously ill with pneumonia.
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