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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1934
Page
5
The snippet lists mailing addresses and subscription terms for the Enterprise Press in Marlboro Massachusetts. It notes 1903 Second Class matter, post office details, and locations including Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford with included postage and pricing for one year and six months.
An article discusses children's reading tastes and parental influence, stressing that editors must match books to individual interests. It notes that classics like Ivanhoe and The Last of the Mohicans still appeal to some youths, while parents often push their own favorites. It also reports the Tenth New England Conference in Boston on November 22, inviting business and government representatives to assess economic prospects.
The conference aims to foster direct, first hand views between government and business to aid regional economic recovery. It stresses broad representation from all sections and interests in New England and invites all business executives to register and attend sessions.
Large American corporations report rising instalment repair inquiries since the National Housing Act took effect in August. Johns Manville President Lewis Brown foresees recovery in construction for the unemployed, while Clarence Woley of Satani and Stan notes a 40 percent upturn in sixty days. Washington aims to speed durable goods and big industry, banking cooperation grows, and Congress faces pressures as election cycles influence policy.
The article notes Newport as the birthplace of the United States Navy and the first ships, including colonial vessels, operating from Newport.
An ancient theater on Crete is claimed to be the oldest, predating the Dionysus theater in Athens by at least 14 years, with Dionysius’ theater dated to 340 BC. The discovery suggests Crete hosted earlier dramatic spaces.
Major Sidney Coulter retired U A is at Fort Banks hospital in Winthrop after a sudden illness Wednesday. Dr O L Clark was called and ordered him transferred for care. Coulter and his family have made many friends here and hope for a speedy recovery.
The Past Noble Grands Club of Winona Rebekahe held a whist party at Mrs. Winnifred Wells home in South Acton with eight tables. High women scorer was Mrs. Louise MacDougal of West Akcton and high men scorer was M. Sullivan of Littleton. Other awards went to Mrs. Annie Smiley of Littleton George Garfield of West Conford and Mrs Lillie Morison of South Acton. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Rachael Haynes home in West Acton with date to be announced.
Acton notes show Rev Glenn Egge leading a Thanksgiving service with music and a sermon while church members gather gifts for distribution. A fire at Holland Spa caused minor damage after an hour’s firefighting by Fire Captain John Pederson’s team. Village Improvement Society held a charity supper. Acton Women’s clubs hosted a joint meeting with over 100 attendees. Alta Nicholson impressed with songs and impersonations as Miss Nicholson entertained the progressive club.
Congenial course offerings draw strong participation across arts history and practical skills. Notable classes include Greek drama readings by Mrs Angier and an extensive Spanish group led by Mrs Mott Shaw. Vocational subjects such as typing stenography bookkeeping and electric cooking see large enrollments in the High School basement.
A Collier's Weekly note describes moxibustion as a panacea for many ailments. A doctor places heated moxa on the affected area and claims the spot burns away illness, ending with the patient well.
An Australian origin list notes innovations include a mechanical horse starter, the sliding rowing seat, the left hook in boxing, and the totalization betting system. The items reflect Australian contributions to sports and gambling technology.
The seventh grade event at the Junior High drew a full house Friday for a bridge whist and forty five game to benefit St Vincent de Paul Society of St Michael's parish. William Meyers chaired with help from a fine committee. Mrs Edwin and Mrs Mary Carson enjoyed a Montpelier trip over the weekend. Friends greet James Chase of Bowl after a brief illness.
Agnes H Watson of Allston hosted at Stone Farm. Percival Dove family moved to Framingham. E R Herring and Lillian Jewett visited from Roslindale. Thanksgiving services planned at Sudbury Center Methodist Church with Rev Brown preaching. Memorial Church to skip Sunday service. Hazel Bailey and Earl Adams visited relatives. Boy Scouts cut wood at Mrs Hoyle’s land, sharing with Hoyle and the church. Seth Parker program planned at Memorial Church on December 2.
Concord High defeated Needham 14 0 in a non league game as Mara and Edmands punched in touchdowns and Flannery added the placement kick. The win boosts Concord toward a Middlesex County title chase with Winchester and Lexington still in contention after Winchester beat Maynard and Lexington fell to Medford.
Noah Webster released the Grammatical Institute of the English Language in 1788 in three parts a spelling book a grammar and a reader. The work became a top selling American title and predates the Civil War selling a million copies yearly. Webster began the dictionary in 1807, published 1828 with about 12000 words and 30000 unique definitions.
The Mount Athos monastic republic in Greece spans about ty miles long and five miles wide with 20 monasteries and many monks and bans women and female animals for over 900 years. An old remark from Uncle Eben notes that an argument is often just two men having a dispute.
West Acton reports on church activities and upcoming events. The Congregational Church plans a covered dish supper on December 6 with Mrs. George Logan and Albert Clifford in charge. Acton Grange to elect officers November 27. A whist party set for November 26 with valuable awards. Misses Evelyn Hagen and Louisa Wood to conduct Federated Church services in Ayer next Sunday. Members attending the National Grange meeting in Hartford. Play “Squaring it with the Boss” well received. Harvard psychology course for Miss Maud B. Priest. Mrs. Clifton Stearns convalescing after a fall. Whist parties by village youths begun at Arthur Lee’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Goss and daughter Ethel of Lynn visited the Flints.
Last week in the Acton Town bowling league several season records fell. John Coleleigh of the Beach Nuts rolled a 131 high single and the Bears posted a team total of 1426. After four weeks the standings show LUMUWS in the lead.
Miss Coragena McClellan and Miss Ruth visited Somervine and Iritnds with Suzanne Gordon and Kat rina Graverson of Waltham on Sunday. Mary B Jenkins of Wellesley and Natchez Miss passed Armistice Day with Gertrude M Halloran, E Hawes rests at Pele Bent Brigham Hospital, E W Bowser recovering after injuries, Anne Buxton visited with Phi Buxton in Worcester, Gleban Club at Framingham Road, Highway Department finished Concord Road pipe work, Joan Marlboro now able to move about.
The Women’s Parish Association monthly meeting at First Parish Church featured the formal opening of the Anna M Holland memorial grand piano, a gift from the late Mrs. Holland. Mrs Caleb H Wheeler read a tribute, Giuseppe DeLellis performed, and Maria Plain discussed the religious influence of the Vikings and their descendants.
The Kansans City Times cites G R Turner tracing the expression wild as a March hare to Erasmus. Erasmus used marsh hare in explanations noting hares are wilder in marshes due to lack of hedges and cover. March here likely a corruption of marsh.
In the Carolinas Virginia Kentucky and Missouri a rough countryman junior called a hoosier and some believe the term dates back before the Northwest Territory era. Local lore links the label to early settler culture and regional slang.
A readable Q and A style piece covering why narrow roads raise accidents, which country has the most and least persons per vehicle, how motor trucks complement railroads, and public reaction to using license fees for unemployment relief. It cites Turkey with 2757 persons per vehicle and the U S at 5 percent, with notes on early vehicle registration and incentives offered by ship lines to motor travel.
The Enterprise extends congratulations to Mr and Mrs George W Hodgman who celebrated a golden wedding anniversary in Concord on Monday from 2 to 5 30 pm Their daughter Mrs Harriet F Burbank and son Roy Hodgman helped host in Monument street with grandchildren present They married in Boston on November 19 1884 and live on the site of the old Hodgman homestead dating five generations In 76 years in Concord Mr Hodgman has roots from Bunker Hill and Mrs Hodgman born Lavina L Shaw in Sheffield England at age 16 later coming to New Australia
A fragmented passage discusses suppression of emotions across traits and reports on reactions from various groups. It notes some women feel buoyed, some men show curiosity, and mentions actresses and an observer describing shifting emotional states in society.
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