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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1932
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes show a 19th century postal subscription reference dated March 3 or 8 1879 mentioning Acton Bedford Concord Sudbury and nine other towns. The text indicates mailing rates and parliamentary appendix wording without a clear event or outcome.
Michael Ennegueas of Maynard objects to the local Board of Health pushing pasteurized milk rules that bypass state law. He argues tested milk should remain available, warning the move could curb consumer choice and raise costs for dairy producers.
The article notes the shift from fear of hospitals to expansion, detailing 1880 when 157 hospitals with 20,000 beds grew to over 7,000 hospitals with nearly one million beds. It argues endowment funds rarely cover costs, with about 60 percent of actual costs paid by patients and others covering the rest, and warns that unemployment times strain hospital finances and research. It calls for community support to sustain hospitals serving the needy.
A municipal message contrasts reform costs for delinquent youths with city playground programs. It argues beauty in parks and recreation centers shapes citizens, noting delinquency costs about 430 dollars yearly versus a playground program costing only a few dollars per child annually.
A Maynard town committee chairman urges voters who mistakenly enrolled as Republicans to change to Democrats at least 30 days before the September primaries. Citizens should notify the Town Clerk immediately to vote the Democratic ticket and avoid disenfranchisement in the upcoming election.
Maynard junior high school blanked Billerica in a Minute Man league contest at Crowe Park. Gracera, Martino led the Maynard attack with strong hitting while McElliott and Portance starred for Billerica with three hits each.
Maynard High School powered by Tony Kavaleski swept to a 50 to 31 victory over Fitchburg High at Crockerfield. Kavaleski won both the mile and half mile as Lahtinen and Gosseling tied for first in the 440. Al Ler’s squad extended its dual meet streak to two years.
Our Lady Help of Christians in West Concord hosted a Mothers Day Mass on May 8 with Rev. Edward F. Ryan as celebrant. Catholic Daughters of America members including State Regent Marianne Collins attended and shared a post service breakfast in the L O F hall.
Activities at West Concord Union Church include May 15 morning worship on To Whom Shall We Go Christanitys Alternatives, church school at noon, senior society event with Miss A Marion Merrill, and evening service continuing Modern Messages from the Book of the Acts Lights and Shadows The Power of a Holy Church. May 16 Boy Scouts at 7 pm May 17 midweek service 7 30 pm May 18 Helping Hand society 2 30 pm May 20 Intermediate Society at 7 pm and choir rehearsal at 7 pm.
The Colored Vested Choir of St. Mark's Congregational Church Boston will perform at West Concord Union Church on Sunday May 22 at seven o clock. Rev S L Laviscount will speak briefly. Director organist Dolan B Yates leads the group in a special May Community Sunday event with a church offering to support church work. Public invitation extended.
Under the Concord Village Improvement Society, a bridge and whist party will be held in the Harvey Wheeler school auditorium. The event takes place tomorrow, May 12.
The 7th annual New England Federation of Men's Glee Clubs contest will be held in Portsmouth New Hampshire on May 14 1932 with Governor Winant presenting the silver loving cup to the best singing male chorus. Over 1200 singers from clubs across New England will compete for multiple trophies and a grand prize.
Mrs James A Nelson chaired a committee including Mrs Silas A Bean and others who organized the May breakfast in the West Concord Union Church banquet hall on Tuesday morning, under the auspices of the Ladies Union of the Church.
Harold W. Chase of 5 Prairie Street was reelected president of the West Concord Improvement Society at the annual meeting held Friday evening in Harvey Wheeler School Hall. Daniel C. Sullivan named first vice president. Richard W. McCabe reelected secretary and treasurer. Several others selected as executive and auditing committee. Society approved a $25 gift to a fund for a moving picture projector for the school.
In twilight action the Concord Town Team goes to Somerville Sunday to face the Somerville team then returns Tuesday for a rematch hosted by the Waltham City Club.
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