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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1938
Page
4
A historical note from 1835 mentions Texas resolving to form a second state government amid ongoing governance changes. The brief references advertising rates and publishing cadence, with limited readable details on the context or outcome.
The New England Council urges rapid action to boost regional prosperity through widespread sales of local textiles shoes machinery furniture fruits and vegetables. Stores buying 335 million annually and employing 89 500 workers are part of the plan to expand distribution and create new jobs across the six states. The move signals broader demand for New England products and greater prosperity for the region.
The American Academy of Pediatrics highlights how modern pediatrics reduced child mortality. Once treated as unavoidable, rickets was eradicated in part by cod liver oil from fish liver. This progress reflects ongoing research guiding parents and safeguarding children's health.
Dr. Carl Norcross of the New York State education department notes a shortage of skilled labor as Congress contemplates more military plane production. For every plane built, trained ground crews are needed, and training has not kept pace with growing demand. Military civic and private aviation schools are expanding, offering youths with mechanical talent a rare opportunity in a field with more jobs than qualified men.
The piece argues that peak work can come early or late. It cites Lindbergh at 25, Keats, Pitt, Mendelssohn, Custer, Hamilton, and later examples like Grant, Lincoln, Ford, and De Morgan to show varied timelines for notable accomplishments. It notes that maturity and late life can yield major achievements.
Maynard voters cast 2946 ballots an off year record with Curley winning 1468 to 1333 over Saltonstall. The two ballot box system operated successfully and results were announced at 9 50 PM. Polls opened 8 AM at the school auditorium. Biennial budget and liquor referenda passed while party leaders and local officials fared well in the town race.
Acton Actox voters cast 1368 ballots yesterday out of 2616 registered. Local interest focused on the race for representative, with candidate David T Kinsley a retired railroad figure among the contenders.
Concord High football aims for a second straight win at 2:30 pm Friday against the Alumni at Emerson Playground. Key grads include Sonny Park and Henry Berhied supported by Herbie Symes Bud Horne and Dalge Bregoli. Roy Johansen’s injury sidelines him as the squad seeks edge before Lexington on Thanksgiving Day.
The Concord Men's team in the A division opens their season tonight at the Badminton and Tennis Club in Boston in their first match of the year.
The speaker discusses backstage life in a big hotel, revealing daily routines, staff roles, and operational challenges behind the public areas. It highlights management dynamics, guest service pressures, and the hidden coordination that keeps the hotel functioning.
Concord notes announce a new Rubecrnson Membership in the season program mailed last week. The subscription offers savings on this season's ticket plan alongside the Active Membership. Mr and Mrs B Thompson Blood of West Concord host their son and daughter in law, Lt Col and Mrs Kenneth Blood, visiting after two years in Honolulu before heading to Washington DC for station.
The regular meeting of the Woman's Union at Trinitarian Congregational Church will be held at the Manse on Thursday November 17. Mrs Royal G Whiting will speak, with songs by Mrs Wallace B Comant. Mrs Theodore Jensen will be hostess.
Mr and Mrs Wallace B Locke of 413 Main Street West Concord announce the engagement of their daughter Hortense G Locke to Leslie Petersen of West Concord son of the late Mrs Christine Petersen.
The Concord Woman's Club Education Committee hosts the second talk of the series at Concord Academy tonight at eight. Doctor Anna Wellington a local psychiatrist in public schools discusses Mental Hygiene in Concord.
A reader urges focus on safeguarding youth through religion and education rather than only nitty practical goals like pest control and soil protection. The writer, R. D. Farrar, signs for the W C T U, highlighting parental influence and moral fortification.
The First Parish in Concord lists church school at 9 45 a m and morning service at 11 on Sunday November 13 1938 with sermon titled The Steadying Burden. The Emerson Society meets in the Vestry at 530 p m and The Kings Daughters gather at Mrs Horace D H Williams Monument Street Tuesday at 230 p m.
Maynard finishes the Middlesex County League season with a 4 win 1 loss record tying Winchester 0 0 in the final game. Winchester clinches the league crown with a 5th straight title after a 13 0 win over Lexington while Stoneham scores a late safety in a 2 0 victory over Maynard. Charlie D Agata of Maynard tops the scoring race with 32 points two ahead of Stoneham's Bob Bingham who had 31.
Joseph Evans 76 of Main Street South Acton is in Emerson Hospital Concord with shock severe bruises and abrasions after being struck by a car while walking toward Maynard. The vehicle reportedly fled the scene.
Miss Helen Green resigns as public nurse in Sudbury and Miss Elizabeth Porter of Concord is named school nurse and Public Health nurse by the school committee and Public Nursing Association. A social tea at Northcote hosts Miss Catherine Croy and others. The Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid plans a fair with dinner at 6 30 PM led by Mrs Labaree. Rev George H Clark plans a winter move to St Petersburg Florida. Sudbury High A A awaits magazine subscriptions to fund the coming year.
Concord notes from Page Browne announce the Armistice Day ceremonies at Fort Devens on November 11 to honor the 303rd Field Artillery of the 76th Division. Activities begin 1 50 at the Parade Grounds with a demonstration of light tanks on the Obstacle Course. Members from Concord and nearby towns invite all ages to attend this reunion and exercises.
The Sudbury Planning Board public hearing has been postponed from November 10 to Monday evening November 14 in the town hall. The session will discuss questions on zoning maps for business and residential districts and border lines with Sweden flows. A large turnout of citizens is expected for an open discussion.
Support the Red Cross as Concord Square hosts a drive for 1938 membership. The Concord chapter, including Acton and Lincoln branches, ranked third in 1937 behind Wellesley and Needham. Enrollments fund National Red Cross work, with the balance used locally.
Tomorrow evening November 10 at 7 30 Philip A Davis Jr will show skiing pictures at the Community Classes in the High School venue At 8 30 Dr Martin Edwards of Boston will lecture on Freventative Currents Events total registration for the community classes nearing 200 at the High School venue
The town votes to replace the old signal system with a $2,800 radio network funded by $1,500 hurricane repairs and $1,300 from the Reserve Fund. Officials claim the system will cut maintenance costs and boost crime prevention, criminal apprehension, and emergency order during police work. Installation expected in about three weeks.
Concord High offense sparked by Joe Mara and Bob Lawson as Mara passes for a 40 yard gain to Fields and another to Lawson sealing an 18 16 lead late in the third. Mara directs repeated drives as Concord breaks seven game winless streak at Emerson Playground.
Edison Shop hosts an open house week with brisk sales of bargains. Prizes awarded include a flood lamp to Mrs. Sylvie Pekkala of Main Street Maynard a Hot Point toaster to George Stuart of Maynard a Westinghouse toaster to Mrs. Michael Foley of South Acton and a Coastmaster Hospitality set to Mrs. C Mackinnon of Powder Mill Road Maynard.
Tuesday evening the Community Class called Listening to Music, directed by the RCA Bureau, featured Mr. Moulton discussing Music and Civilization. Recordings by Johnson and Comins illustrated less heard works of Mosert Schubert Debussy, followed by a Sibelius symphony at 8:30 after the class.
Maynard Suomi Filmi presents the Windish talking film The Rapids Shooters Bride at Parker Street Hall with two shows each day on Friday and Saturday November 11 and 12. The program is set in northern Finland.
A Winchester Mass faculty manager lauds both teams for excellent play and sportsmanship in a recent game. He credits proper equipment and spirit, applauds officials and police for efficiency, and sends congratulations to the players and alumni for the credit they bring to Winchester.
November Elks Penny Sale conducted at Elks Hall Concord begins 8 p m Thursday November 17 by Concord Lodge No Sons of Italy Door price offered valued at least five dollars Committee members include Concetta Chuso Ts Dominic Tita Peter Sapade and Charles. Profits used by the lodge for baskets distribution.
The Middlesex School team travels to Newport after dropping five games in a rough stretch. The article notes their fragile momentum and seeks improvement against the Newport squad.
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