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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1931
Page
4
The post office department faces a deficit of 158 million dollars this year as workers push for higher wages and shorter hours. Postal unions demand higher pay while rate increases are urged to cover the shortfall. A two cent post card rate caused a revenue drop of fifty million dollars before being restored.
A reader laments a neighbor who spends hours peering from her front window to stop neighborhood children from using the sidewalk with their tricycle and roller skates. The writer notes she has no family and could gain from contact with youth but her attitude pushes them away.
The first in a series at St Marys church Assembly hall drew a full house of card players. Whist ran 8 to 10 pm with Rev Eugene Fredette announcing winners including Frederic Lesieur Mrs Albert Bergeron Mrs Joseph Graichiex Clinton and several others. Prizes ranged from a 2.50 gold piece to sugar and other rewards. The event drew Rev F X Lariviere and Rev Charles Cormier among attendees with a choir committee coordinating the gathering.
An adpromotes a hair treatment described as soft natural and free from stiffness. It claims quick drying and fast results with each purchase or appointment includes complimentary cards at no extra cost.
The Woman's Circle of Federated Church in Southville will meet at Mrs Jeng Poe's home. January 12 supper led by Mrs Lee Risse and a group including James Stockwell and Joseph Blake. May 10 supper hosted by Mrs Maud Jauncy and others, June 14 supper with entertainment, July lawn party, and September 13 officers supper chaired by Mrs George Russell.
Rev Matthew A Vance pastor of Union Congregational church was chosen by the National Committee of the Laymen's Missionary Movement in Chicago to arrange a mass meeting of Protestant churchmen. A union service inviting Maynard Stow Acton West Concord Gleason dale churches will be held at the Congregational Church at 3 o clock on November 15.
Sudbury notes list scholastic honor roll by grade from Seniors Harold Giddings to Ruth Way and many others. Perfect attendance is recorded for multiple students across grades, with names including Ruth Way and Mary Hamm among seniors and several juniors sophomores and freshmen. Diphtheria prevention toxin treatment and Preschool vaccination event scheduled at the Center School on November 9 and 12. Teachers' Club meeting adds two new members Mrs Sarah Johnson and Mrs Grace Goe loff.
The South Acton Congregational church observes Rev. Ralph A Barker’s 15 years as pastor and 24 years since his ordination. He reviews his pastorate, praises the town and church, notes 53 members added during his tenure, 29 by letter and 30 by profession of faith, and reflects on the church’s 38 year history with charter members remaining.
An article explains topaz as November birthstone with notes on Sagittarius influence. It describes topaz origins, color range, and affordability while offering personality insights and moderation advice linked to birthdates and February-like traits.
The article recalls a church gathering honoring departed members and welcoming new workers. It highlights praise for the Sunday School, Men's class, Ladies Sewing circle, and choir for their dedication. A purse of gold was presented to the pastor as a token of appreciation.
Maynard hosts headquarters in United Cooperative Society building with relief committee formed from area unions. Textile Council plans to send an organizer to lead strike relief, with donations welcomed and first trucks to harvest crops. A local moving picture theater offers a benefit show for the strikers.
Maynard town bowling team defeated Natick by three points in a Midland League match at Lynch alleys. Charlie Visocchi was high roller, with Est. totals and notable marks by Visocehi scoring 307 and others.
The first regular meeting of Girl Scout Troop 1 formed three patrols of seven or eight girls. Patrol leaders include Anna Valenti Eunice Kelley and Helen Condon. New captain Miss Catherine Whalen and Mildred Carson will assist with first and second class work. Whalen promises a surprise hike at the next meeting. Meeting closed at 4 20 p.m.
The Lancaster Marlboro club women headed by Mrs. Edward P. Longley visited the Lancaster School for Girls yesterday afternoon. The girls presented a Halloween program of songs and recitations, followed by a collation served by Domestic Science girls. Visitors toured the cottages chapel and main building as about 835 girls were noted for their surroundings and home atmosphere. Mrs. Longley presided over a business session in the chapel.
Bedford records show seventh grade literature club dramatizing The Coming of Arthur. Latin classes build Rome in soap sculpture with arches and temples. Junior Scientists plan a Boston Museum of Natural History trip by bus. Honors and Halloween parties mark October activities, with portraits for Washington bicentennial, a veteran’s hospital drive, and a busy PTA Halloween event attended by about 250 children.
Readers discuss homemaking and the dangers of relying on canned foods. Tips include preparing quick, imaginative meals such as Southern Bisque, Kidney Bean Casserole, Surprise Rice Puffs, and a tomato mushroom sauce. Recipes emphasize planning, flavor, and serving suggestions while inviting readers to write with questions.
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