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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1935
Page
4
The Weekly Enterprise published at 16 Liberty Street Marlboro Massachusetts appears as a historic newspaper masthead with notices of Second Class Matter August 25 1903 and listing subscription rates including one year six months and single copies for nearby towns Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford with postage included.
On April 19, Oregon Senator iWicivary called for rest and reassurance as key to the country’s recovery. Bainbridge Colby, former Secretary of State, echoed that the government must stay within its constitutional role as arbiter of laws enacted by elected representatives, highlighting national weariness with self serving political schemes.
The article questions mandatory repetition of the loyalty oath by laws and teachers. It argues perfunctory readings dull religious lessons and fail to foster genuine patriotism. It notes potential viewpoints on a recently passed law but cites evidence against its claimed effects.
The Metropolitan Opera introduces a shift in leadership and casting. Gatti-Casazza resigns. Herbert Witherspoon is named successor but dies days later. Edward Johnson set to lead a new plan favoring American-born stars as Lily Pons and other changes signal a push for city level opera houses.
The proposal to limit European debuts for American artists aims to relieve expense and end tragedy for some fine American performers. It challenges long established custom and will provoke reaction among New York patrons but could spread fire music enthusiasm to other centers.
The piece argues that major munitions makers profit most in peace, urging senators to remove profits from war. It notes how governments entering war disrupt peacetime plans and threaten firms, suggesting governments avoid war to prevent losses. The text cites Erasmus on war being delightful to the unexperienced.
A survey highlights NYC residents paying 57 000 monthly to government push. The report breaks down tax shares from rent clothing and utilities and notes wasteful municipal spending. It argues overhauling tax collection is needed and cites broader issues across American cities.
A survey of 20,000 people in good times found only 1 in 100 had $100,000 or more, 1 in 11 would yield $50 a month at 6 percent, and 64 in 100 left nothing. Henry Behner of New England Mutual says a similar study today would be even more unpleasant.
Washington dispatches quote Harold L. Ickes denying that a Massachusetts appointed ambassador influences federal grants to the state. The correspondent questions the ambassador's role and potential impact on Interior Department decisions.
The letter reflects on Memorial Day and the lasting memory of soldiers and civilians who have died in service. It honors the Star Spangled Banner and the national flag as symbols of national unity and sacrifice, celebrating the enduring spirit of those who sailed the Great Divide.
Maynard Cooperative Club hosted a well attended Maynard whist social with Mrs Ida Brooks as hostess. Prizes were awarded to a list of named players including Sadie Coulter and Catherine Bariteau. Washington notified several postmaster candidates that they did not qualify for appointment.
A glass shower at Mrs. Samuel Parker's Randall Road home honored Elizabeth Teehan, a Commercial Department teacher at the high school, as she plans to wed William Chaisson of Cambridge. Guests included Miss Vena Fields and many friends from Hyde Park Stoneham Dorchester and Boston areas.
Memorial services were held at the Church of Christ with Rev. Frank W Thompson delivering the sermon. The Drum and Bugle Corps from a veterans hospital led the post parade from the hospital to the church before a short march back to the rooms for disbanding.
Chief of Police Frederick H Sullivan Officer George Peterson and Gunnar Hemmingson the town's remaining Company I 6th Regiment members gathered at the annual banquet in Concord on Saturday evening. Mrs Esther Sullivan and daughter Joan returned home Tuesday after a visit at Onset Bay with Mrs Albert Berry. Miss Alice McMahan arrived at her Concord road home this week after several years away. Box 17 was founded Monday for a woods fire on the Hayden estate on Springs road.
The text outlines the hierarchy of U S decorations with the Silver Star below the Distinguished Service Cross and the Purple Heart below the Distinguished Service Medal, noting the Medal as the top award for meritorious service not involving personal bravery.
Concord business leader Char ies H Towle dies at home after a recent operation weakened heart. A Newport native and longtime Concord grocer and real estate worker, he served as deacon and clerk for the Trinitarian Congregational Church and held various masonic and chivalric memberships. He is survived by his wife a daughter Helen and three grandchildren. funeral Friday at 3 at the Trinitarian Church with burial in Sleepy Hollow cemetery.
Concord Grange 150 hosted an agricultural night in Ellis Hall last Tuesday evening. The Middlesex Extension Service members organized the event with Grange members in attendance.
A large Concord 4-H Club event was held Friday evening in the Harvey Wheeler School Auditorium directed by Concord 4-H leaders with Mrs. Norman Cain as chairman. The program opened with a health song and featured plays by the Food Club and Cloverleaf Homecraft Club, skits by the Clothing Club, folk dancing by the Home Furnishing Club, and a finale with prizes and motion pictures.
Boys and girls formed a line at St Michael’s church on Sunday morning to march into the church for the crowning ceremony. Rev Father William Ulrich delivered the sermon followed by benediction. Children sang hymns and laid flowers at the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin.
To her surprise Miss Lillian G Wilson, fourth grade teacher at Harvey Wheeler West Concord, was caught in a sudden shower during a school event. Principal Harold D Chittim and Mrs Chittim arrived from Marion to join the celebration as refreshments were served and the gathering grew merry.
A historical report notes about fifteen deaths per year per ten thousand births in the United States over the past twenty years. It says the death rate has remained nearly stationary despite advances in knowledge and equipment.
The Sudbury veterans parade begins at Legion hall and visits 124 graves including 47 Revolutionary War and British soldiers. Alfred A. Bonazzoli is marshal with Dr. Albert S. Owen as commander. The march ends at North Sudbury after wreaths at Civil War and Captain Wadsworth memorials and a band concert on the Common.
Pris cilla Wheeler married Charles Allen of Lexington in a simple ceremony May 15 at the Bal lou home. Rev Edward Perry Daniels officiated with cousin Mrs John McAvoy as attendant. The couple's wedding trip will be to Nova Scotia where the groom's parents reside.
The Middlesex Institution for Savings announces a 1936 Tax and Vacation Club launching Monday June 3 with bills for local taxes due by June 15 and two equal payments July 15 and October 15. Clubs offer weekly payment books from 50 cents to $5 with flexible multiples to meet yearly funding needs.
Washington telegram announces approval for the Concord Co operative Bank to make and hold mortgages insured under Title II of the National Housing Act. The director states the May 22 1935 application is approved and a formal certificate will be mailed. John R B Byers Director Mortgagee Insurance.
The text describes corn adapting across the plains from Mexico to Manitoba as Indigenous cultivation expanded crop boundaries beyond expectations after white settlement. It highlights sustained Indian farming advancing corn’s spread and productivity.
The date palm is praised for fecundity bearing great clusters from its sixth year to beyond its hundredth. It yields about 100 to 400 pounds of dates annually, illustrating long term productivity.
In West Concord Massachusetts the MacWilliams and Steceves families celebrated the golden wedding of John A. MacWilliams and Annie Steceves on May 27 1885 in Petitcodiac New Brunswick. The couple hosted an open house at 2 Central Street with many guests from nearby towns and received numerous gifts and flowers.
Canton May 29 four persons sustained injuries in a violent incident during a strike at Republic Steel subsidiary Unit Joy Company 1. The Amalgamated Iron Tin and Steel Workers union led the walkout as tensions flared and gunfire broke out.
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