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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1934
Page
4
The Weekly Enterprise office, 16 Liberty Street Marlboro Massachusetts, published weekly on Wednesdays. A post office periodical with second class status under the 1879 act. Subscriptions list Acton and Bedford areas with postage included for $1.50.
The article reports widespread protests over restrictive clauses in industry codes for shoe and leather trades, noting code conferences may thin small producers' competition. It cites Roosevelt on anti trust safeguards, and warns codes should remove unfair advantages to restore American competition. A separate note mentions a Rome three power conference extension amid disarmament talks.
The bulletin cites run away productivity and European market closures as root causes of farm depression. Massachusetts dairy farmers have cut cows and heifers since 1920 while Vermont increased. The piece argues adjustment should favor conservative regions and avoid penalizing restrained producers. It notes German Nazi censorship and Washington office politics as broader context. It ends by offering a trivial tip about chair gardening with a seed catalog.
The text argues that while 1934 incomes surpassed 1932, a full comparison is needed to confirm a true recovery. It warns that optimism from welfare funds and income tax receipts may be misplaced, as many municipalities still rely on uncertain gains. Industrial recovery remains the safest gauge before spending resumes.
The piece argues prison security is failing as escapes rise, citing a Texas jail breakout where an unarmed guard faced five prisoners with knives. It contrasts this with Boston politics, noting Hendricks club moves to modern quarters and questions whether it will become a reform or Democratic organization, while referencing Longfellow and the Yale Forestry School.
Easter at South Acton Congregational Church lists sunrise service at 6 30, Holy Communion at 7 30, Church School at 10 30, Junior Christian Endeavor at 10 45, and Easter Sermon at 6 45 with Rev A E Beckett. The Resurrection theme is highlighted.
Rev. E. H. Carritt shepherds a universalist pageant set for April 1 at Pai church. The service marks a year’s end of sermons and community outreach with a morning program starting at 10 45.
Fifth and sixth graders filled in for ill Miss Lila Miller in Acton. Horace N Tut tle spoke at Current Events, with Eileen Sheehan and Edwin Flerre earning prizes. A spot dance went to Esther Gates and Eileen Sheehan. Acton Centre fire on Nagog Hill Road burned less than one acre and was quickly put out by the fire company.
A Maynard, Massachusetts letter to the local paper urges forming a town baseball team led by Jimmy Ryan or Joe White or Selectman Don Lent. The writer cites St. Bridget's parish talent and Holy Name potential to revive a cherished baseball era and asks for a community response.
The Marlboro Dirtboys of FPRA league were routed by the Worcester Juniors of C Five in the Northboro Junior hoop tournament last night. Worcester led 23-2 after the first quarter and won the game by a wide margin.
Mrs. E L Young wife of Maynard business man and officer in Charles A Welch Lodge A F and A M South Acton died Friday evening after months of illness Born December 14 1887 in East Hampton Mississippi she lived in South Acton ten years active in the church and local clubs Survived by husband son David four brothers and five sisters Funeral held at South Acton Congregational Church with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery Acton Center.
The Catholic Daughters of America charter member Daniel Nagel dies. The regular March social scheduled for Tuesday evening March 20 is indefinitely postponed as a mark of respect.
The session adjourned to a meeting at Alumni Field where a $1200 request for projects by the Welfare department was discussed. Frank J Mevarron chaired the session with James J and Herbert Martin serving as board members and assessors. George H. Town Treasurer and T Parker were appointed to investigate and report back.
The article notes Passover begins Friday night with Jewish observance of Israel’s independence from Egyptian bondage, recalling 33 centuries of freedom. Families gather, recount the Exodus, and share symbolic foods while singing. Joan Adams returns from Nichols Junior College for spring break vacation.
At St Casimir’s Maynard a Holy Thursday morning mass will be followed by a procession of Sunday school children carrying the Blessed Sacrament to the repository all day. Evening sermon will precede the veneration of the cross. Easter masses are at 6 and 11 with processions and music.
A Maynard B P O E regular session was held. the house committee announced a special program for next Monday. Tufts Medical student Samuel Kachrach vacationing with his parents in Acton Street. Hockey Club plans an Easter dance to aid its sextette for next year. Walter Crowther takes a job in Copley Plaza Boston. Grant Dennison is assistant shipper at vocational program.
The schedule lists services from March 28 to April 1 including Masses at 7 am on March 29 and 30, a sermon by Fr. and Veneration of the Cross, Mass at 7 am on March 31, and a High Mass with Easter music at 10 30 am on April 1. The West Concord Branch of the WCTU meets at West Concord Union Church.
The Middlesex Radio Club gathered Sunday afternoon at the Legion Rooms with a large turnout. Arthur Bent of Weston spoke on five meter communicating systems and demonstrated his setup. An open discussion followed, and George Brayden noted activity at the fair as plans to host social and demonstration events were announced.
Concord reports a lively whist party hosted by Annursnac Grange at Miss Elizabeth Connell's home with Mrs Margaret McCarty winning third. Consolation prizes went to Miss Ruth Hendrickson and Frederick W. Taylor. The next event is set for April 4 at Mrs Hoel Hinman’s.
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