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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1938
Page
4
A wind and flood disaster in New England devastated much of the apple crop with damaged trees and limited storage. The First National Bank and retail outlets across the region rapidly publicized the situation, urging liberal apple use to sustain growers and demonstrate modern merchandising in a time of emergency.
A clipped excerpt argues about defending American democracy and cites a New Jersey debate over Mayor Hague’s rule in Jersey City. It notes his habit of pricing out outsiders and critics, framing the court ruling as insufficient.
The piece argues dictatorship grows from silencing dissent and governs by majority speech. It warns that suppressing even minor grievances erodes freedom, stressing that internal decay endangers democracy more than external threats and that preserving free speech for all is essential.
The piece argues against public ownership of power and irrigation projects, accusing advocates of double dealing and urging full cost accounting. It cites The New York Times calling for transparent budgeting and equal taxation of public and private utilities, to prevent hidden subsidies and unfair advantages.
The National Woman's Party plans a year long campaign to secure equal status for women in all life aspects. In Detroit leaders unveiled a goal of raising one million dollars for the drive and promised widespread speaking tours and the use of equal rights stamps to publicize the effort.
Miss Rath Made ue tee Gone wife to Edward J Moynihan at St Bridget’s on Saturday at two. Ceremony featured Lohengrin Wedding March and Ave Marie as vows were exchanged. The bride, a teacher from South Bellingham, and the groom, a former teacher and principal, plan a home in Lake Street South Bellingham.
Miss Ann Rita Meloro daughter of Mrs Rose Meloro of 18 Forest Street wed Anthony Maskowsky of 1 Walnut Street Hudson in a Sunday ceremony at St. Bridget's Church. Rev James P Sherry officiated before a large crowd with organist Anthony Hilferty providing music. The bride wore white satin with a tulle veil and orange blossoms, carrying a gardenia and lily of the valley bouquet. Attendants included Mrs Florence Palmer as matron of honor, bridesmaids Stella Lubin Jennie Ferrera and Mary Maskowsky. Stanley Miller served as best man. ushers were Norman Shore, Michael Lalli and Joseph Columbo. The ceremony drew guests from Maynard Hudson Shirley Worcester Lawrence Saxonville New York and Auburn. The couple plans a wedding trip and will reside at 13 Forest Street Maynard.
A holiday morning ceremony at St. Casimir’s Church united Miss Helen Rosaline Labowicz of 12 Florida Road with Frederick Delaney of 48 Pleasant Street Forge Village. Rev. John S. Daziok officiated with a nuptial mass and Father Dziok presiding. Organist Stanley Sieminack led the music and choir. The bride wore ivory satin with a coronet and carried white roses, lilies of the valley and sweet peas. maid of honor Miss Mary Gretchen of Dorchester wore powder blue with rose accents.
Miss Olga Batulin daughter of Mrs Joseph Batulin of River Street became the bride of Walter A Gavriluk son of Mrs Alexey Gavriluk of 244 Street Lawrence in a daytime ceremony at Annunciation Church. The Rev Jacob Ichniuk officiated at ten o'clock with a large gathering and a church choir program. The bride wore a white satin gown with a train, lace veil and pearls. Maid of honor Miss Phia Batulin wore tear quilted satin. Miss Alicia Gavriluk attended in roseberry satin. Best man Michael A Gavriluk. Paul Batulla was a brother of the bride. A reception followed at Maynard Grange. Guests came from Maynard Lawrence North Andover and many nearby towns. The bride is a Maynard High School graduate and member of the Maynard RI club. the groom is a Lawrence High School graduate and employed by the David Brown Shettle Company. They will reside at 13 Beaudoin Street, Lawrence after a trip to New York.
Miss Clementina P Lalli daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Lalli 14 Hillside Street became the bride of Thomas F Connerty son of Mr and Mrs William Connerty of 53 Call Street Jamaica Plain at St Bridgits church The Rev James P Sherry officiated The ceremony was followed by a reception at the bride’s home The couple will reside at 8 Ashley Street Jamaica Plain Eddie Hilferty was organist and Hugh Connerty served as best man The bride attended local schools and the groom attended Jamaica Plain public schools He is employed by Statler Tissue Company Somerville The wedding marked a quiet holiday ceremony with a traditional shower bouquet and attendants include Mary Lalli as maid of honor The couple will honeymoon after the ceremony.
Miss Annie Louise Frye of 97 Lincoln Street Fitchburg daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry A Frye of Maynard wed Joseph Legere son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Legere 466 Water Street Fitchburg in St Bernards rectory Fitchburg on Saturday afternoon officiated by Rev Arthur J Heamer
The Junior Class has elected officers including Donald MatRae as president Annie Craso as vice president Patricia Hosmer as secretary and Paul Moynihan as treasurer.
Albert MacWilliams, longtime clerk at Corner Store in West will be missed during the winter, as a chicken farm on Williams Road near the site known as the Farm has begun operations.
Trinity Church hosts Rev Charles Peck with Holy Communion at 8.00 AM and 11.00 AM, Junior Church at 9.30 AM, followed by a sermon. The services occur Sunday December 4th.
Rev Edward P Daniels ministers a morning service at 11 00 as the First Parish in Concord and a Sunday December 4 program notes the sermon How Deeply Do We Care The Kings Daughters meet December 6 at 2 30 with Mrs Thomas Sanborn assisting hostess and Christmas box clothing items requested The Laymen's League Chapter meets December 8 at Vestry with supper at 646 PM Louis B Slichter MIT geophysics professor will speak on Applied Geophysics in maintaining mineral reserves.
The West Concord Woman's Club will hold an all day meeting December 2 at Odd Fellows Hall starting 10:30 AM with a talk Foods and Your Pocketbook by Miss Winters. Attendees bring lunch and a hobby show will display embroidery rug making stamp collecting and other crafts. A business meeting begins at 2 PM with greetings by the American Home Committee and a program including musical selections and a lecture on Home and Gardens of Yesterday by Mrs. Grace Pierce of Maynard.
Congratulations on the birth of a child to Fitchburg residents Mr. and Mrs Paul Kendra. Mrs Kendra formerly Eva Gudzinowicz and both parents are noted as former town residents with the mother previously an area athlete.
The A O H Auxiliary held its weekly whist party in Maynard on Monday afternoon with prizes awarded to Mrs Boyd Mae Boothroyd Anna Peterson Mrs Tibbets Mary Connors Alice Murphy Ida Seder Mrs I Astwood Mrs E Burwood Joseph Sheridan Mary Sheridan Mary Boothroyd Margaret Slimond Ethel Thane Mrs Anderson Sadie Kaler Catherine Spariteau Bertha Fearns and a special to Thane.
Thanksgiving at the Massachusetts Reformatory in West Concord saw 77 cows and three bulls moved from a wooden stockade to a new fireproof dairy barn built by prison labor. The 33 horses will join them. A chauffeur’s house at 201 Commonwealth Avenue was relocated across the street but progress was slowed by wires. inmates under Officer Harry M. supervise the moving work.
The season’s first cold wave arrives early this January at Fred Power’s weather station, driving the mercury to new subzero readings. It follows a fierce blizzard and the Sunday snowstorm that battered the area with heavy snowfall and frigid winds.
A Thanksgiving service at the First Church of Christ in Concord featured readings from Hebrews and Luke, a silent prayer, the Lord’s Prayer, and excerpts from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Alfed E. McCleary read the Massachusetts governor’s proclamation, with hymns by the congregation and testimonies of healing and gratitude.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Joseph Connors of 2 Dartmouth Avenue celebrated their 96th wedding anniversary with a family reunion at their home on Thanksgiving Day. A turkey dinner followed the program as children present included Mr and Mrs Fred Loftus Mr and Mrs Albert J Connors Mrs Mary Worden and Paul Worden. The couple received gifts and messages of congratulations.
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