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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1936
Page
4
The Weekly Enterprise Marlboro Acton Bedford imprint lists postal charges and address at 16 Liberty Street with Marlboro press details for the newspaper’s office and distribution.
A fragment notes National Safety week efforts and ongoing campaigns may save Three hundred to six hundred fifty Americans believed alive this year but risks remain high. It warns the death toll could reach 3300 by year end if conditions do not improve. The text stresses continual vigilance and public safety campaigning.
The article notes Charles L Luciano, dubbed the metropolis vice, is charged with a felony in a broad racketeering case possibly spanning ninety counts. If convicted, he could face up to 1950 years in theory, as authorities push to prosecute major law violators through federal and local courts.
The piece discusses how merchants and producers tighten prices and promote sales to hold costs for American households. It notes modern small profit large sales strategies, boosts to consumer markets, and broader efficiency while mentioning political and social references and local school news from Sudbury and Acton.
The difficulty director Robert Fechner faces in filling the new CDC camp quota is noted as possible and countermanded orders. Reports claim demands from unemployed men and labor groups influence the reduction. The piece questions why the government campaigns to enlist men in a relief project despite AFL saying no cut occurred.
Miss Anne Moynihan and Miss Joe enjoyed a free dance at Davenport on Saturday. Mrs. William E. Davison hosted the Ladies Aid Society on Old Sudbury Road. Mrs. Edwin Phipps and Mrs. Charles Carlton of Boston visited friends. Teachers Miss Graverson and Miss Graver son toured town Sunday. Mrs. William Evans hosted the Saturday evening club. A Valley League game at Acton ended close to even. Mrs. Prescott attended the Northesun Dramatic Club event. The school committee sought bids for one coat painting of the high school. Mr. and Mrs. C William Wood visited relatives in Hudson on Sunday.
Hafey’s Comet, Halley’s famous visitor, is noted for its periodic return. This entry discusses its known orbital period and the historical pattern of appearances recorded by observers.
Informal dinner suggestions and recipe fragments appear in a community column. It includes a tomato juice cocktail, bacon peanut butter canapes, California chicken pie, cheese rolls with pimiento, a vegetable-tuna bake, and an angel food cake recipe with detailed ingredient lists and oven times. The column invites readers to send cookery questions to Miss Fossett at the newspaper.
The Maynard high school Class of 1930 plans its annual banquet and reunion at Sterling Inn next Tuesday evening. A special menu and entertainment by the graduates will precede dancing, marking the fourth consecutive year of the event. Class officers Norman Walker, Alice Fearns, Dorothy Allen, and Harold Ledgard head the reunion committee.
On the evening of May 14 at Acton Town House the event featured sports pictures and related activities for attendees.
The South Acton Town House A A will present the sports picture Take Me Out to the Ball Game. David O Toole heads the committee and hopes a prominent baseball player or sportswriter will speak. The program targets both young and old and aims for a fresh, entertaining spring event.
A 30 day prohibition on open fires is announced with permit requirements suspended on rainy days. The Acton Women's Club plans its annual meeting and luncheon at 1 30 PM Wednesday at a member’s home featuring entertainer Miss Phy lis Park Reader.
A fragment cites a claim of the world’s first of its kind, but details are unclear and sourced text is incomplete.
A Maynard correspondent argues for WPA involvement to prepare a field on a municipal site for boys and youths, pledging support funds and urging school committee and selectmen not to block the project. The letter mentions Bancroft and gravel costs, and commends a fellow writer Mr. Cowles.
Gilbert M Hawkes of Brown Street Maynard retires after 49 years with the Boston and Maine Railroad in recognition of long and faithful service. He began as telegrapher in 1887 at the Hoosie Tunnel, moved to the East Portal, and since 1916 has been South Acton station agent.
The article estimates annual damage from rats in the United States at about two dollars per person, totaling over twenty million dollars each year. It highlights the economic impact and suggests focusing on control measures.
The Sudbury Woman's Club met in the Town hall on Wednesday afternoon for its annual luncheon and election. Retiring president Mrs William Tufts opened the meeting and reflected on two years of service. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs Irving Priest and First Vice President Miss Elizabeth Walker.
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