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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1930
Page
4
Marlboro Massachusetts notices appear from The Weekly Enterprise printed at Marlboro with second class mail status. The problematic OCR lists locations Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford and references 1903 postal rules and pricing.
Census Bureau bulletin shows Massachusetts population at 4 250 04 on April 1 1930, up 979 748 10.38 percent since 1920 with rapid growth in smaller cities and suburban towns near Boston. Boston remains largest city with 731 188, while Worcester Springfield Fall River New Bedford Somerville and others exceed 100 000.
A historical excerpt from the Shoe and Leather Reporter discusses tariffs after the recent democratic victory. It argues no major tariff changes are likely this session or the next, with the tariff commission limited to reporting production costs and changes needing presidential proclamation. The piece notes political maneuvering in Washington and uncertain impact on policy.
A Forest Service study shows forest fires drive tourists away, cutting hotel and service station business by up to 83 percent in affected western regions. The decline harms banks, construction, real estate values, and local tax bases as hotels report drastic drops in patronage during outbreaks.
A resident thanks townsmen and surrounding communities for their appreciation and support of the Concord police department in a letter to the Enterprise dated Monday, November 17. The author signs as THOMAS V. FINAN.
The Concord Woman's Club will meet in the new high school's auditorium next Monday afternoon. George L. Plimpton, former headmaster of Tilton Seminary, Tilton New Hampshire, for 33 years, will lecture on the Passion Play at Oberammergau, sharing his experiences with the actors and productions.
William Jurgilewicz of Gill topped the Massachusetts 300 bushel club with 596 bushels per acre and becomes club president for the year. Alfred Morey of Cummington and William Pierson of Charlmont follow with 520 and 509 bushels. Medals and ribbons will be awarded at Worcester meetings.
Acton Lodge No. 256 New England Order of Protectors installed officers on Monday evening November 17. Installations included Lizzie Merriam past warden Harold A. Merriam warden and a slate of officers with several Merriams and OToole household members among the appointees. Visitors joined the ceremony followed by music and a luncheon for mutual pleasure.
The South Acton Improvement Association calls on all citizens for wholehearted backing in civic projects. Officers plan winter social evenings starting November 26 at eight o clock with three films including Reporting the World and Making Fine Shoes, plus a women focused screen drama.
The New Sdeal Store is a good place to trade with customers and local shoppers. The note highlights the store as a convenient trading hub for everyday goods and services in the area.
The Norwegian Evangelical Free Church on Lang Street marked ten years since opening its edifice and organizing under its own roof with afternoon and evening services. Rev. Olaf M Johnson led, with Rev. Elbert N. Reiersen delivering the principal addresses and Roxbury and Concord clergy offering greetings. A choir, band, and duets performed, and subscriptions supported Norwegian home mission work in the U S and Canada. A social hour followed with refreshments provided by the Ladies Aid Society.
An item listing notes The New Idea Store as a good place to trade. The brief lines emphasize trading activity and the store as a suitable venue for exchanging goods.
Mrs J Arnold Lowery formerly of West Concord and now in Belmont visited Wednesday. Mrs Richard G Whipple formerly Miss Bessie G Wessells who taught at West Concord School until June visited Mrs Warren B Goddard on West Street. A bridge party honored her with attendance from the teachers who worked with her last year.
Great preparations for the annual fair and entertainment of the Ladies Union of West Concord Union Church. The event will be held in the church vestry on Wednesday December 3 with committee chairs including Mrs Frank C Leighton in charge of grabs and Mrs Jas S oo in charge of the Parcel Post.
Rev George L Thurlow leads events including a Travel Memories talk by Mrs Albert M Harlow on Thursday at 3 pm for the Woman's Union. Sunday services include a Thanksgiving sermon by the pastor at 11 am and a Young People's Club at 7 pm. Midweek service is on Wednesday at 7 45 pm and a Thanksgiving Day Urfson Service is set for 11 am with Rev Olaf M Johnson preaching.
Co H of the 182nd Infantry National Guard held a benefit dance at the State Armory on Friday. The event was a great success musically and socially with Miss Iza Darkee and her orchestra providing the music.
The Concord Players announce their 1986 annual production The Bad Tan a satirical melodrama by Porten Wierson Browne to be staged at Veterans Hall on Thursday Friday and Saturday December 4 5 and 6 with posters and notices circulating in town.
Allen French of Nashawtuc road was reelected president of the Concord Antiquarian Society at its annual meeting held Monday evening. Harry B. Tittle and Mrs Henry Smith were chosen vice presidents, B Alcott Pratt secretary, Fred A Tower treasurer, with Ward Molloy named to the executive committee.
Maynard Rink Bowling Team defeated Hudson by margin across three games at Bowlaway alleys. Maynard players Torppa 109 82 109 800 led with strong scores, while Hudson struggled with Braman 96 85 93 273 and Schofield 109 100 94 303 contributing the top total for Hudson. Final team total 1366 to 303 for individual top, with Maynard securing a surprising upset.
The Maynard Union Church will hold a morning Thanksgiving service with the pastor and choir. Special Thanksgiving envelopes are available for the offering, with further services planned including a Young People Interracial service with a Czech Slovak group from Boston next Sunday night, and additional interracial and Thanksgiving services on Nov 30 and in December with Boston groups.
The Zen Sec. 14a outlines a December program featuring a Christmas service for DeMolay boys and Rainbow girls on December 14 at 7:30 with a youth chorus. A Christmas Pageant on December 21, carol sing from 8 to 9 on Christmas Eve, a Watch Night service December 31, and Edwin Markham program tickets available from Mrs. Sidney McCleary.
Judge Frederick Chamberlain of Worcester Probate Court awarded permanent custody of Edwin L. Richards Jr. to his grandmother Sadie N. Richards, formerly of Milk Street Westboro and now of Worcester, Mass.
A Worcester hearing covers driver safety rules requiring drivers to monitor all surrounding traffic and react within a second. The governor's committee on street and highway safety cites research and quotes as it discusses the ability to drive four cars at once and the need to anticipate others’ moves for collision avoidance.
The text notes a Unitarian Ladies bridge luncheon sale tomorrow noon in Odd Fellows hall. It also mentions the First Church Circle annual sale in the vestry this afternoon with a meal served at 6 30. Joseph Orareo of Lakesure has accepted a position with White Sign Co of this city.
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