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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1938
Page
4
A fragmentary notice appears with advertising rates and formats. It mentions second class mail, weekly publication, and per inch pricing for insertions. The legible bits reference a Thursday publication schedule and a years subscription price of 1.50 dollars.
A jumbled OCR fragment references The Walk in the Water at Erie in 1818, Ebenezer Butterick as tissue patterns originator, a reservoir dam on the Sevier River, Utah 1890, a transit of Venus in 1769, and various scattered names and places across Boston New York Ilmington and Leisler insurrection notes.
Civic leader William H. Evans proposes selling Lower California to the United States to ease Mexican financial strain and improve U S Mexico relations. He backs a Congressional bill by Rep Charles Kramer and suggests land transfer could absorb oil claims, employ millions, and unlock vast natural resources.
The piece argues against tax exemptions for government salaries and securities and urges equal taxation. It notes opposition from legislators and calls for ending exemptions to curb idle capital and improve recovery. It mentions a proposed $100 contribution to a kitty as part of the debate.
A short, cryptic line contrasts nature with opinion suggesting a shift from nature to opinion and implying a critique of priorities or judgment within a reflective, old style. The text reads as a fragment without clear events or identified figures.
The text highlights Mohammed and William Lloyd Garrison as exemplars of unwavering enthusiasm. It notes Mohammed’s early ridicule and eventual rise to lead Islam, and Garrison’s stubborn abolitionism culminating in a place at Fort Sumter’s re-raising and broad impact on freedom.
Dover headmaster Howard Evans argues education should blend mental training with physical education to prevent bodily decline. He notes American and British youths lag Italy in physique and warns of future social stigma for poor figures unless a national effort improves carriage and exercise from youth through adulthood.
Unquestionably unselfish souls blaze new paths for the world when it was content to run in a groove, driven by ardent enthusiasm and purpose.
The Social Security Board reports January saw an uptick in employer account number applications, suggesting a shift from a downward labor market trend. Earlier, July 1937 fell 15.3 percent from June, with September dropping 33.7 percent. December's decline halted as 1938 began with 661,566 applications, up 4.1 percent from December 1937. Massachusetts lawmakers push to match federal spending levels.
Former President Herbert Hoover calls for a boy centered bill of rights emphasizing constructive adventure and happiness. He warns against Nazi and Fascist regimentation of youth, citing his visits to fascist states and their mass directed approach.
The stolen cash register from the Sudbury Square Market was found in the Hudson Sudbury woods by L Roy Howe and Mrs Hawes. Chief Hall investigated the hold up as police pursue three or four suspects linked to a Greater Boston robber gang. The register contained about 1600 dollars and was identified by Dominic Pictery, owner of the market, amid ongoing state detective work.
County officials press for reinstatement of regular highway employees in Middlesex County. They state the meeting focused on this demand, not the state budget, and ask the Commissioner of Public Works to provide explanation for any dismissals or arrange reinstatement through state channels.
Reading High defeated Concord 2 to 1 in ten innings at Imerson playground. Concord and Reading each managed six singles. Joe and Bob Maras contributed two hits apiece for Concord while Reading’s early run came in the fifth and Concord tied in the ninth before overtime. Hoyt and Wilkie limited scoring, with Hoyt taking the loss as Concord drops to five wins, one loss in Middlesex League play.
Groton Outplays Middlesex 6-3 as Middlesex briefly led in the fourth inning with a two run rally. Groton answered with a five run frame to seize control and Led by Brown who struck out 11 and allowed no walks. Key hitters included Persons with a single and triple and Stanton with a triple for Middlesex while Brown and teammates contributed steady defense.
Mrs Louise Ryan born on a Friday the thirteenth celebrates another birthday. she has completed forty years with Dr Wendell Davis at his West Concord dental office. Thirty five girls from the parish receive their first Holy Communion at the eight fifteen mass at St Bernard’s Church as Rev William Fin nick and Rev George Mulcahey oversee the ceremony.
Sons of Jeiy Lodge 1448 of Boston will hold a one day outing at the Musketayud Sportsmans Club. They have received a one day beer license from the Concord Board of Selectmen to cover the event.
The Concord Board of Selectmen will attend the Flag Day exercises in Waltham on Sunday June 12. One or more members of the Concord Board are expected to participate.
Massachusetts Reformatory employees arrange a banquet for retired officers at the State Armory on Everett Street next Thursday evening June 2.
The bill to raise district court judges salaries while barring legal practice sparked debate in the legislative council committees. Proponents call it progress, opponents warn of taxpayer burden and uneven gains for clerks. Proposals set salaries from 7500 to 4000 with a 75 percent clerk provision under dispute.
Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows and Willow Rebekah Lodge joined in a Memorial Sunday service at Weat Concord Union Church. Rev. Kenneth R. Teed led the regular service and a special sermon. Officers placed carnations for 99 deceased Odd Fellows and 45 deceased Rebekah members as rosters were read.
The Ladies Sewing Circle of the South Acton Universalist Church held its annual May sale in the vestry with tables of sewing, food, and plants for sale. Mr and Mrs Walter Blake and Mr and Mrs Lewis Hastings visited Turner's Fair with Mrs Blake's son Dunstan Jackson and family and watched a district reunion bands concert. They later toured the nearby airport and observed planes during the band performances.
A swing era devotional figure declares he has heard enough, calling a hot trumpet the horn of plenty. The remark signals a shift in tone and priorities amid ongoing debates and performances.
A letter from the wives of laid off Public Works Road Maintenance workers complains that their husbands were dismissed on May 13, 1938, without reason. They urge justice and continued road upkeep for safety, noting the lack of dependents among new workers and the need to feed their families.
Under threatening skies a St Michael's Sunday school procession moves from the church to the grotto of St Joseph where Mary Agrillo is crowned May Queen. Ida Dickey bears the rose wreath as Benedict is held in the church with Rev James J Walsh and the Maryvale Seminary choir contributing to the program.
A brief French proverb fragment presents a local meditation on liberty of thought and speech, inviting readers to form opinion while choosing their words carefully.
The federal government approved WPA projects for Maynard including 406 for card index water service and hydrant locations, 6000 for clearing the watershed at the Reservoir, and 33000 to improve Elmwood street. Work will not start until local department approvals are obtained.
The Bedford Grange met in the Grange hall for a brief business session. Moving pictures were shown before the May Basket event with Thelma Swanson winning best balanced basket and Pearl Thaxter the prettiest basket. social hour and distribution of lunches followed.
The annual Memorial Day services will be held next Sunday at First Parish church at 9 30 am. The Rev. John M Foglesong rector will officiate and Rev Stead Thornton of the Methodist Episcopal church will offer prayer and read the scripture. Rev Leslie M Burnett of the Memorial Congregational church will preach the sermon.
A reader from the W. C. T. U. argues against liquor as an economic aid noting crime rises social costs and dropping school attendance. He asks if the national drink bill of 5 billion dollars matches presidential economic aims and mentions the Townsend Plan.
Harvey Wheeler School announces two recent class events for the Eighth Grade. On Tuesday May 17 the entire Eighth Grade traveled by bus to Boston visiting the Art Peabody and Agassiz Museums and Franklin Park for lunch and wildlife viewing. The May 23 outing to Maynard's Peoples Theatre for Tom Sawyer included dancing and refreshments back at the school.
Friday May 20 at Harvey Wheeler School Auditorium the Junior High under Miss Mary Hartnett staged a colorful play The Violin Maker of Cremona by Francois Coppee. Cast included Ruth Collins Jane Servais Louise Bedford Paul Boyd Helen King and many others with fine properties and skilled acting throughout.
The Winchester high school girls defeated Concord high on Emerson playground courts winning all five matches. Singles results include Lars Ladd over Priscilla Farrar 6 0 6 1, Frances Keyes over Barbara Gregg 7 5 4 6 8, Priscilla Tapiey over Jeannette Huston 6 2 6 4. Doubles Polly Kimbell and Jean Roberts beat Rita Horne.
New books arrive at Concord Free Library including non fiction titles by Barric, De Kruif, Fetherstonbaugh, Jastrow, Morris, and Yeats among others. Juvenile and general works feature authors such as Brook, Hawthorne, Johnson, Hobbes, and Thompson.
Concord High schedules a busy athletic day with a League baseball game against Chester High, track action, Winchester boys tennis at Emerson playground, and Belmont girls tennis. Friday afternoon the baseball nine travels to Stoneham for a Middl game washed out on the first attempt.
Malden girls hosted an afternoon match at Emers ground courts. Muriel Harden won singles 6-1 6-1 over Jeannette, Eleanor Hardiman defeated Barbara Gregg, and Lorraine Anderson with Priscilla Farrar won doubles 4-6 7-5 6-3.
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