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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1930
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows the Marlboro Massachusetts weekly newspaper header with address, publication statement, and postage note. It lists service areas and pricing lines but contains garbled text across multiple phrases.
Former Governor Lowden argues democracy must prove efficiency or yield to autocracy. The piece, attributed to The National Republic, surveys representative government, the dangers of pure democracy, and the need for patriotism and forest conservation as economic foundation, citing Charles Lathrop Pack and industry impacts.
L. T. Tustin, supervisor of rural schools in West Virginia, urges safety education in curricula to reduce accidents and automobile deaths. He argues a cautious person avoids injuries, and schools can prepare children for real life by integrating safety principles into learning. The idea has support from the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters, with statistics showing improved student accident rates despite rising public accidents.
Concord reports Middissex high school football opened with a 49 to 6 victory over Boston Trace. Captain Sullivan led the offense while Peter Junkin suffered an elbow injury.
The University Extension Course on Twentieth Century American Literature opened at the high school Wednesday with 42 registered attendees. Prof Scammell of Boston University College of Business Administration leads the class, using wit to sustain interest as it meets on fifteen consecutive Wednesdays.
Thomaston hosted a reunion of Confederate veterans under Captain William H. Young, marking a statewide gathering. Readable fragments indicate a Confederate veterans reunion occurred in Thomaston.
In a reply to a previous letter signed by Frank S. Binks, Maynard residents are urged to review petition placement on the warrant, defend the article’s right paper, and defend the finance board. The writer argues for cooperation and praises the finance board while disputing claims of misplacement and motives.
The Peter Bulkeley school clubs mirror last year with a new Athletic Club led by Physical Director Howard G Hawkes. The Service club plans editorial staff for Pebbles with David Kean as president and David Kent as secretary. Members span grades 5 6 and 8 with monthly two month terms. Regular meetings Wednesdays at 1 p m with Principal Merrill. Other clubs list officers and members including Glee Drama Science Nature Health clubs and more with various leaders and secretaries. Officers to be elected.
The Primnitarian Congregational Church in Concord Massachusetts led by Rev. George L Thurlow invites members to Rally Sunday on Oct 5 With 400 percent attendance hoped across all departments The day includes 9 30 am Sunday school 10 45 am morning service and 7 pm Young Peoples Club The midweek service is set for Wednesday Oct 5 7 45 pm with another service at 7 45 pm
The Strike a three act comedy rehearses under Division 56 A O H. Cast includes Helen Smith Tom Tombenro Terry McHugh John McHugh Utah Smith Maron Smith Margaret Sheehan David Sheehan William Tebit Joseph MacGann Frances Byron Ann Hayes Robert Woodlock Daniel Kelley Eleanor Byron Margaret Byron Elizabeth Hayes James Powers Sr Maurice Cudahy Elsie Faillacy Mary Hennessey Ower McPhilips James Powers Jr Richard Hartnett Dennis Crowley Elizabeth Henn nessy.
Maynard P O. bowling team defeated Leominster P O. in a tight Massachusetts Central Postoffice match at Lynch alleys. The lead changed hands until Maynard surged nine pins in the final box to win the opener. Capt. Jim Farrell was top overall, and Tom Maley led in single string.
The Concord high school opens its new building for visitor tours on Thursday Oct 2 from 9 am to 3 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm with all invited. Senior boys under Miss Gertrude Rideout present Beulah Marie Dix's Alli sons Lad at the new auditorium, featuring Norman Scherer John Brigham Frederick Craig Thomas Drummey James Christenson and Leon Christian. The 1648 English setting and Tercentenary contribution highlight the event.
Middlesex central Pomona Grange meets at West Concord O F hall on Wednesday evening October 8. Supper at 6 30 served by Annursnac Grange. Business session at 7 30. Program at 8 30 features Miss Mary E Driscoll speaker on Youth and Its Environment. Reginald Cahill leads songs. Reader Miss Steeves.
The Concord High School football team travels to Winchester on Saturday to face Winchester High. On Monday October 13 Brain Tree High School visits Concord to play at Emerson playground.
The Concord High School girls field hockey team will start its league schedule by facing Lexington High, the 1929 season champions, on the Emerson playground Friday October 10.
The University Extension Division announces more than 100 afternoon and evening courses in October and November in Boston and Cambridge. Subjects range from English literature and psychology to art, music, real estate law, aviation, radio, and modern finance. Many courses accessible by correspondence.
Marlboro members of the Marlboro Hudson Hyming Pigeon Club were the first to report their race results and times in the recent pigeon racing meet.
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge elected officers at a Thursday meeting in Odd Fellows hall. Pearl McAislin was chosen noble grand, Lottie McGuire vice grand, Minnie Morris recording secretary, Bertha Whitney financial secretary, Elsie Brayden treasurer, Lydia Hart trustee for three years. Installation planned at next meeting. Mile-of-Dimes drive saw strong turnout. remaining members asked to report.
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