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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1924

Page

4

The Enterprise Office Address and Publication Notice

The Weekly Enterprise published in Marlboro Massachusetts issues from 1 Mechanic Street. It details subscriptions rates and advertising policies, notes entry as second class matter in 1903, and lists distribution areas Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford.

Mechanic Street Marlboro Mass The Enterprise Press Incorporated Congress Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford

Our Library Inspires Winter Reading at the Public Library

A library feature extols the joys of books and reading during long winter evenings. It highlights Sabatini's D in DArtagnan and the Musketeers, Twain's adventures, and Puddin Head Wilson, urging patrons to visit the public library, browse volumes, and seek help from the librarian.

D'Artagnan Sabatini Mark Twain Wilson

New York Schedules Private Garages to Free City Streets

The New York World argues streets must stay clear of parked cars and motorists should pay for storage. Cities already plan downtown private garages to store cars during business hours, with new garage types evolving as traffic grows.

New York New York World Cuty Toome

Taxes A Luxury Perhaps Politicians Vote Income Tax

The text suggests politicians who voted for income tax did so to appeal to certain neighbors and create an impression.

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Out of Town Gas and Rail Fare Seen as Luxury

Reading suggests that when gasoline, railroad fare, and time are counted, purchasing goods out of town becomes a luxury, increasing the perceived cost of travel and shopping locally.

Hard To Teach Motoring Advice Faces Rail Crossing Folly

The piece lampoons motorists ignoring railroad crossings and questions the value of warnings. It notes reckless drivers collide with trains and mocks politicians and critics while urging prudent road repairs and better ad collections.

Let Us Be Thankful For Small Daily Ironies

A garbled 1924 NB& Service supply text muses on election aftermath and everyday quirks. It jokes about postal clerks, Thanksgiving, shoes, chewing gum, and public life with a light satirical tone. The piece reflects idle, fragmented humor from the era.

Nb& Service. Inc

Concordia Cornelia Petersen Dies at Children’s Hospital

Cornelia Petersen, minor daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Petersen, died at Children’s Hospital after a brief illness of spinal meningitis. Services were held at Neowegian Evangelical Church on Ona Street with Rev Gaik Cleland officiating. Surviving relatives include her parents and many friends who offered flowers and condolences.

Cornelia Kaise Petersen Tioster Tven Chiareh Ona Street M. Johnson Tad Chaurse Owas Rew Gaik Clelard Charch Seteetion Ama Neer Orelia Petersen Celilo Sara AN

Citizens Alliance supports referendum and campaign expenses

The Concord Citizens Alliance formed to back the yes vote in Referendum No. shows printing and postage costs around seventy five dollars. The treasury reports funds enough to cover these items and Judge Keyes funded over one hundred copies of Hold Fast America by Dr Gordon the Austrian, distributed after his address.

Concord Citien Keyes

South Acton Committee Members Named and Family News

The South Acton Committee appointed to solicit for the Emerson Hospital Fund lists Welham Rawister as chairman and other members including Ed ney Frank T Holland and W T Merriam. Several residents, such as Mr Dimond and the Kimonds, have moved or spent time away, with Frances Hodgen visiting her parents in the area.

South Acton Emerson Hospital Fund Welham Rawister B Edney Frank T.holland Frank W Hoet W.T. Merriam Clare Sawyer Alice M. Stile-Irs Lewis Jones Lt Clark Verne Kimond Detroit Viel Dimond James Fiatens Maphet Ralph Jones Frances Hodgen George Hlodeeu

Basketry Class Meets at West Acton Woman's Club

The Basketry Class of the West Acton Woman's Club met Monday afternoon at 2 30 at the Beauty Parlor West Acton. Miss Laura Brown led the class.

Liberty Street West Acton

Calendar Bazaar Opens With Gift Tables and Entertainment

Calendar Bazaar opens at 3 o clock on Thursday afternoon November 13 in the Universalist Vestry. Twelve attractive tables will offer enticing articles and Christmas gifts. Music by Miss Esther Gray and in the evening Delmar the child impersonator will perform songs dances readings and pantomimes with vocal solos by Mrs. Wm Stokes.

Universalist Esther Gray Delmar Wm. Stokes

Congregational Church Notices Schedule Services

Christian Endeavor and Church Prayer Meeting Friday at 7 30. Stewardship Our Abilities for Christ. Sunday November 16 morning service 10 30 S S 11 45 evening service 7.

Congregational Church S. S

Death of Athol G A R man Chandler Wells at 86

Chandler Wells, a well known Athol Grand Army member, died at the Soldiers Home in Chelsea at 6 p.m. Tuesday after a general breakdown. He was almost 86 and had lived with his niece Mrs. A. H. M. Tyler since last June. He leaves a son L. R. Wells of South Acton and a daughter Mrs. Stella Landers of Porchester. Services were held at J. F. Higgins Co. parlors in Athol on Saturday at 2 p.m. The G A R service occurred at the grave in Silver Lake Cemetery.

Chandler Wells Athol Grand Army Chelsea Athol J. F. Higgins Co Grand Army Silver Lake Cemetery Mr. Wells A.H. M. Tyler L. R. Wells South Acton Stella Landers Porchester

Maynard Residents Visit As Pneumonia Toll Grows

Maynard residents Mr and Mrs Edwin Toop visited relatives for the weekend. George H Creighton, president of Maynard Trust Co, is reported recovering from pneumonia. The first snow of the winter fell Sunday about five PM. Robert Sheridan is ill with pneumonia at his parents home on Main Street. Mrs Eva Frye DDGM attended her twenty seventh anniversary.

Edwin Toop No. Chelmsford George H. Creighton The Maynard Trust Co Robert Sheridan James Sheridan Main Street Eva Frye

West Acton Woman's Club Meets for November Program

The Current Beats class of the West Acton Woman's Club will meet Monday November 2. The annual guest night will be at the Baptist Church Wednesday evening. The program features the concertantes and reader Miss Elizabeth Carey with refreshments to follow.

West Acton Woman's Club Baptist Church Elizabeth Carey

Roxbury OFS Chapter Hosts Grand Lodge Officers

A reception for grand lodge officers and personal guests occurred at the Roxbury Chapter meeting week. Miss Mary Kerrigan of Hudson attended with Mr and Mrs Peter White of Glendale, while Maynard Chapter members included Mrs Ash Morse and several named regents and guests from New Bedford.

Roxbury Grand Lodge Mary Kerrigan Hudson Peter White Glendale Street Old Concord

Sudbury Mourns for Mrs Alice Hosmer

Mrs Alice Hosmer died at Waltham Hospital on Monday evening November 3 after months of illness. Daughter of the late Deacon Hosmer of Memorial Congregational Church she was educated in Nashua and Woodstock and later family moved to Sudbury.

Alice Hosmer Waltham Hospital Hosmer Deacon Hosmer Memorial Congregational Chine Sis Nashua No 1S Woodstock Sudbury Wellysia Youry

Miss Hosmer of Sudbury Dies After Teaching Years

Miss Hosmer taught in local grammar school for twenty five years and was active with Memorial Church in South Sudbury. Funeral services held Thursday November 6 at her home conducted by Rev Haarvik and Rev Elbridge Whiting with burial in Mt Wadsworth Cemetery. Survived by brothers Albert of Chicago Fred of Weston and sister Florence Hosmer of Sudbury.

Aze Alice Hosmer Memorial Church South Sudbury Congressional Church Haarvik Elbridge Whiting Lerber Ames

Woman's Club Meeting Features Readings and Solos

The Woman's Club gathered Wednesday afternoon November 5 with readings by Elsie Adams Walker to applause. Vocal solos by Mrs. Elsie Rollins, accompanied by Gibbons, were followed by sandwiches, cake, and tea. Mrs. Charles Way assisted as hostess.

Woman's Club Elsie Adams Walker Elsie Rollins Wreddish Gibbons Charles Way Tess

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