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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1936
Page
4
Post Office notice from Marlboro Massachusetts dated 1903 under Congress act of March 8 1879 lists towns Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford and includes postage details for Copies.
Fragmentary text discusses a two thirds rule at a convention around 1932 and 1920s. It notes opposition to abolishing the rule but hints Roosevelt era context and attempts to change or bypass the rule to secure nomination. The excerpt references conventions, backing, and the political dynamics of the time.
The piece notes Gettysburg has two long running papers Star and Sentinel dating to 1800 and Cosmos founded in 1818. It reflects on their wartime coverage of 1863 and mentions Gettysburg's population and local ordinance against firing arms as Lee and Meade converged.
A fragmentary report discusses a shift in Soviet policy toward stronger home and family ideals. It notes agitation for tax changes aimed at strengthening marriage and discouraging divorce, referencing a proposed tax and a contentious legal framework.
The critic surveys Russian school children and finds their favorite authors Swift Verne Dickens and Twain, authors unknown to Communism. He argues genuine literature enchants the human spirit and questions the replacement of classic storytelling with Marxist propaganda.
A reflection on how fundamental ideas drive progress in science and technology. It notes that early imperfect demonstrations spur widespread work toward perfection, citing Marconi and other groundbreaking inventions, and honors the unseen labor of researchers behind major utilities.
The passage explains backing mirrors with tin foil and mercury. It notes cleaning the glass and smoothing the foil before mercury is poured, but the text ends with unclear wording about the mercury and coating.
The text argues for the true meaning of knives and emphasizes their essential role in household cooking. It notes that common utensils like spatulas forks and spoons exist, but kitchen knives are indispensable for diverse culinary tasks.
A discussion on keeping kitchen knives sharp through ground wheelless and grindstone methods. It argues that duplicates aid steady use, compares skill in arts to cooking, cites a pianist-turned-cook anecdote, and urges continual self improvement and kind conduct.
The article notes base plugs or economy outlets as an easy, low cost way to eliminate tangled extension cords. They reduce tripping hazards and offer a neat power solution for lamps and appliances. It mentions Henry Fielding as the father of the modern novel with works like Tom Jones and Jonathan Wild.
William Powell and Jean Arthur star in Ex Mrs Bradford while Crosby’s Rhythm on the Range set hosts a popular rodeo sequence. Norman Taurog gathered world famous rodeo riders for thrills and Gary Cooper returns in a trench coat for Chinese Gold. Mary Boland gathers snapshots, Virginia Weidler grows fame in Girl of the Ozarks, and Wolfe Hopper appears in Poppy.
Carole Lombard reputedly trained as a tomboy and won school sprint and broad jump titles against boys. Robert Cummings will be given the leading male role in Lady Be Careful.
College boy Lewie Jack Somers shot fellow students at Williams College last night and killed himself amid mental strain from over study. Detectives arrived in Williamstown to investigate the fatal incident and wounding. In related reports, Sam Curry and his son John were detained by federal authorities over harboring a suspect in a separate case.
Dr. Francis E Townsend testified before a House investigation committee that he received $69,000 from the Townsend movement and plans to raise a $2,000,000 fund while promoting his plan to provide $200 monthly to every person over 60.
Editor Karl A Hill announces a May 24 road race by the Finnish American Athletic League with about 60 runners. Leverett Saltonstall, Speaker of the Massachusetts House, is invited to present the trophy, to be displayed in Boston store windows. Previous winner Hawk Zam Poreffi of Northeastern is the favorite. Austin Lake will attend as guest of honor.
The Sudbury Grange held a reg wards in their Hall at the Center. The Sudbury Garden Club gathered at Town Hall and visited the Rock Garden of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Persons in Hudson. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maloney of were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Prescott on Thursday evening. Jacqueline of Scituate and Miss Gertrude Halloran were among lunch guests. Paul Hartwell has been doing any job in South Acton the Past week.
Mr and Mrs Wilton Waugh of Watertown called at North ’cote on Sunday. Waugh, the State House representative for the Boston Post, is just recovering from a serious illness. Charles Mathews of the Boston Elevated was in town renewing old acquaintances. Mrs Woodward closed her season’s dancing classes with a formal in Town Hall Friday evening.
Three Sudbury churches plan a joint service at First Parish Unitarian Church on Memorial Sunday led by Rev. Albert Olds of Memorial National Church South Sudbury. Community members encouraged to attend and honor veterans.
Bury and Rev Mi bury and Way Churches will convene as the Rev Stead of the M E Church will preach the sermon.
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