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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1931
Page
6
Readable fragments show Marlboro Massachusetts listings and notices from The Weekly Enterprise at Liberty Street. The text hints at a schedule or address directory with potential community notices and local address data for Marlboro.
A piece reflects on the Assabet mill town’s history with the American Wool Company, urging unity as the mill gates reopen. It notes safety gains, calls for cooperation between workers and management, and warns against wasteful fires and rising costs amid broader political debates on energy and infrastructure.
A traveling salesman visits and offers a correspondence course in law claiming it will enable the buyer to handle all their own legal matters. The dialogue emphasizes self sufficiency and legal knowledge through the program.
A warning against a common postage fraud that delivers goods by mail and imposes payment when used. It cites past schemes selling 50 cent silk neckties, manipulated appeals to charity, and threats. It urges buying from reputable local dealers at fair prices and avoiding deceptive offers.
Mrs Frank C Perkins entertained the Afternoon Bridge club on Friday. The Street Dept handles winter road prep. A joint installation of officers of the American Legion and Auxiliary is planned for Wednesday evening Nov 11 at Legion hall. Harvard Holy Cross game draws Sudbury residents including Mr and Mrs Harv Fairbank, Mr and Mrs Aubrey Borden, and others.
A fleet of six truck plows have been assigned to the new turnpike in Southboro by the State. The operation aims to clear the route and maintain safe travel during winter conditions.
A major Odd Fellows visitation occurred in the town hall led by Grand Master George W. Chandler of Newton. The event featured an exemplary initiatory degree by the Minute Men degree team from Lexington, Colonial uniforms, and a formal business meeting led by Noble Grand Forrest W. Munroe.
The Hudson Lodge of Elks hosts a charity whist game tonight at Elks Hall. This third event in a series supports the Christmas Basket Fund used to bring cheer to families in need.
Maynard reports the Assabet mill nearly completes the third week of lockout. Some spinners and weavers worked on samples while others labored in departments since shutdown. A committee of Maynard men plans talks with American Woolen Company officials in New York to push for reopening.
The item lists church activities at South Acton and Universalist churches with service times on Sunday November 22. It also notes social visits, a Needham resident visiting Faulkner House, turkeys taken on a ride to nearby homes, and a joint observance at Maynard of Laymen's and Haystack movements with several church members attending.
Mrs Lucy Pfeiffer recovers at home after illness. Mr and Mrs Robert Pike relocate to W2bdoer Ave. Paul Sullivan and family move into Springs road residence. Mrs Margaret Tygart returns to Webber Ave after Harwich trip. PTA president Mrs Robert Sands attends Lexington school of instructions led by Ada Webber Field. Mrs Athel Thresher opens a beauty parlor with her dry goods store and renovates the Tear Room seeking continued patronage.
Concord High School Auditorium hosted a Concord Parent-Teacher Association meeting with President Frank J Googins presiding. Mrs Ethel Rocks Bloomfield, ex Concord High student, sang solos before principals Martin F Goodwin and J Wey Merrill spoke on their schools and answered questions from a large group of parents.
The Woman's Parish Association met in the vestry of the Meeting House with Mrs Herbert F Whipple presiding. Mrs Arthur G Robbins from Winchester spoke on social service and musical numbers followed by a tea and a Christmas gift sale organized by several members.
The Hudson Worsted Company agreed to buy three woolen gifts and present them to Henry T. G. as its president. The move aims to boost industry morale and follows a slogan “Wish Wool.” Workers discuss copying plans at other plants and the scope of the agreement.
Marlboro area hosts an afternoon program at Odd Hall at 2.30 with cellist Josef Zimbler as the featured performer. Speaker Frank Kiernan, ex-secretary of the Massachusetts Tuberculosis League, will address attendees, followed by pianist Richardson and the program’s usual club members.
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