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Concord Enterprise in Concord, Massachusetts
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1931
Page
6
Prison reform urged for effective crime reduction
A plea argues Uprisings aside, reform is needed in the penal system to reduce crime. It criticizes the existing prison as outdated and ineffective at rehabilitation, urging new methods and objectives to help inmates become productive citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickersham
Penel
Gas Tax Revenue Dilemma in High Rates Cited
The article argues that taxes reaching a limit reduce revenue rather than raise it. It notes gasoline and automobile taxes discourage driving when rates are too high, contrasting Missouri and New Hampshire as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
New Hampshire
Fragmented Ledger Tells of State Revenue and Bank Liabilities
The readable fragments list figures for bonds, currency reserves, and liabilities. Notes show deposits from reserve banks and government, borrowings, stock equity, profits after taxes, and scattered itemized balances. The text resembles a financial report with assets and obligations across banking and government accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iGapita
Gasoline Tax Revenue Rise Not Keeping Rate Steady
The report notes income from gas tax rose without rate changes. Missouri fixed at two cents a gallon for a decade and posted its largest May haul. Since 1925, five month income neared 250000, well above 1920. New Hampshire gasoline tax increases prompted Nashua Telegraph to urge a session review for possible reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Sudbury Society Notes and Local Fire Incident
Sudbury reports from the West Acton Woman's Club meeting on Presidents Day. Mrs. Mary Beveridge returns from Europe. a brush fire near Hudson road burned about two acres, likely started by a discarded cigarette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eimily F. Willis
SuDbury Woman’ 'S Club
Edward A. Hunt
West Acton
Hin
Beaton
Anney Tivion
Aiship
Greater Boston
G. M. Halloranne
Hudson Road
Witam Yang
Nobscot
Sudyen
Nancy Guptil
Parents
Concord Road
Columbus Day
William Tufts
Nashua
N. H
Pallete of the Parent-Teacher Association meeting at Sudbury High
Sudbury High School held its first P T A meeting last Thursday at 8 oclock. Principal Flynn discussed parental expectations for education and character building. Faculty solos followed and refreshment service concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehool
4.F. Flynn
Miss Sawyery
Andyab
Ruth Way
John Ferrell
Sudbury
Whiting Hall
Narrow escape after car crash on Old Sudbury road
Miss Nancy Way escaped serious injury when her car collided with a vehicle driven by Hilton Long of Boston on the Old Sudbury road. Long made a sharp turn at a bridge, tearing the left front wheel and pushing Way’s car toward the river. Capt. Craig of Wayland police verified Long’s error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Way
Hilton Long
Boston
Sudbury Road
Mr. Long
Sen
River
Craig
Wayland Police
Disabled veterans set Sunday ceremony in local area
A local disabled veterans group plans a Sunday event at a Hudson venue with guest speakers and community support. Organizers aim to honor service members and raise awareness of veteran resources.
Veterans Club Recognized by Congress for War Service Wounded
Limited to veterans who were wounded gassed injured or disabled as results of their war service the organization is said to have been recognized by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bedford News Briefs Highlight Local Incidents and School Reports
Reports from Bedford cover arrests and incidents including John J. Connor of Arlington charged with drunkenness and operating under liquor influence, plus a Lowell driver Harry Broody in a major collision with a Nashua truck. Also noted are burglar alarm dispatches, whist party results, grade attendance honors, music events, classroom displays, fire prevention work, and staff changes at Union school and the Junior High building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Connor
Arlington
Concord Court
Harry Broody
Howard Street
Lowell
Mass
Walter Kamenske
Nashua
N. Hi
Puffer
Middlesex
Sullivan
Anthony Hunt
Hamilton Post
A. L. No
Harry Hartwell
William Beecy
Alice Smith
Hodgen
Converse
William Dee
White
Hunt
Walter Damrosch
Columbus
Union School
Dodge
Davis
Miss Carton
Parent-Teacher Association
Ordination Planned for Marlboro Pastor Edward Bullock
Rev. Edward A. Bullock, newly chosen pastor of the First Baptist Church in Marlboro, will be ordained on Wednesday October 21. A district council of ministers meets at 3 pm, followed by the ordination service at 8 pm open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Bullock
Marlboro
First Baptist Church
Marlboro Country Club Ladies Golf Results and Turkey Tournament
The Marlboro Country Club hosted a weekly ladies event won by Thelma Sowerby with a net 45, Evelyn Newton runner up with 47, and Ey Newton led the Columba Day ladies with 60. Other scores include Dorothy Owens 62 and Mrs Walter Lanagan 65. The Turkey Tournament closed Monday with many entries and solid nets, among them John Allen 78 and net 90. The closest hole in one since the course opened came today when Fred Angier, with his first drive, landed within half an inch of the cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Marlboro Country Club
Thelma’ Sowerby
Evelyn Newton
Ey Newton
Dorothy
iOwens
Thelma Sowerby
Walter Lanagan
Cane By
Appa John Allen
Neh Dea Lew
Rane
Thomas P. Hurley, Jr
Charles C. Murphy
Norman Forbush
Daniel Haley
Fred Rulfe
Walter Zipper
Hugh Byrne
David Hayes
Hyfiert Moineau
Arthur Fontaine
Buddy Phillips
Fred Sherman
Wesley Bronson
Marlboro
Fred Angier
Concord P T A To Hold First Meeting In High School
On Monday October 19 at 8 PM the Concord Parent Teachers Association will meet in Concord High School Auditorium. Miss Lillian Lee Biddle presents scenes from The Rivals Kitty's Graduation What the Moon Sees a one act play Mrs Pat and the Law. A social hour with refreshments follows in the cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Parent Teachers’ Association
Concord High School
Lillian Lee Biddle
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Kitty
Pat and
the Law
Mary Aldis
Miss Biddle
Marlboro A public whist event by the Ladies Auxiliary
A public whist party will be held Friday afternoon at 3 30 in A O H hall. It is sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary A O H. Numerous favors have been obtained to be awarded to the successful contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O H
A.O H. Numeroua
Life Measured by Quality Says Pastor
Rev. Herbert M. Gesner of the Unitarian church told the Laymen's League that life is measured by quality not quantity. He urged a larger consciousness and service driven living, stressing education for broader horizons and that material wealth is secondary to spiritual riches. The talk opened the church fall meeting with a catered supper and plans for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gesner
Frank Markey
Arthur B. Willard
Edward Costellow
Harold Brigham
Frank A. Warner
Petrogers Arnold
Fred B. Fletcher
New England Industry Shows Gains in Power Output
President Frank Comerford of the New England Power Revolution reports an 11 percent rise in electrical output from the prior year. He notes upward power production in the sea season, September nearing 1931 normal, and rising residential load signaling broad acceptance of electricity. October prospects remain hopeful as Boston Edison gains 50 percent at month start and water conditions in Connecticut and Deerfield approach normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Comerford
New England
New England Power Association
Boston’ Edison
Connecticut
Deerfield
Concord High Dominates Visitors In Gridiron Victory
Concord High outplayed the visitors in SOC action. Diskin scored two touchdowns on passes and a 35 yard pass followed by a 1 yard run for three more. M DiCicco added a three yard TD run. Forward passes after TDs by Diskin and Cook added four points. Concord’s defense held firm as Chelmsford High provided limited scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord High School
Oynstordeign
Concord
DiCico
Diskin
Concord High
Chelmsford High
Cook
Harvey Davis
Lapham
Freeman
Johnson
Sloan
McKenna
Therault L. Fish
Spooner
Secor
Madsen
Sen
Whitlam Rooney
Fish
E Richardson Dean
Swan
Matuch A Cunningham
Palmer
le F. Clark J. McGrath
Megin
Damon
Stancuiz Dee
M DiCicco
Scobie
Byron
Lamonikis
A. Cunningham
Bean
Clark
Xelley
Fracticeili
McGrath
Concord Cooperative Bank Shareholders Meet to Nominate Officers
Concord shareholders will gather at the Bank Office in Friend's Block on Wednesday Oct 21 at 8 o'clock to nominate officers for the upcoming annual meeting in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Cooperative Bank
Friend's Block
Sprainted Ankle sidelines Marlboro ex representative Welten
Former Marlboro representative William H Welten is confined to his sprained ankle after an accident at a scout camp tennis event in Bolton attended by Dr Willan Delaney. Welten suffered a sprain while playing tennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
William H. ‘Welten
Waynes Hillare
Willan Delaney
Mr. Welten
Bolton
Last Rites At Free Church For Mrs Petersen
Mrs Christine Petersen died after tonsilitis followed by jaundice at Emerson hospital. Funeral at Norwegian Evangelical Free Church conducted by Rev Alfred W Stone with Mrs Wallace B Conant as soloist. Burial in Sleepy Hollow. Survived by mother in Norway, brother Carl Anderson a sister Mrs Ole Olson Concord husband Louis Petersen six sons Henry Clarence Leslie Andrew George Godron and a daughter Caroline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine (Anderson
Peterson
Louis Cord
Emerson
Norwegian Evangelical Free Church
Alfred W. Stone
West Concord Union Church
Wallace B. Conant
Ole ‘Ol- 80N
Mrs Petersen
O’ Burstad
Arndt Olsen
Herman Hansen
Alexander Anderson
Concord
Thomas Johansen
Billericay
Sleepy Hollow
Petersen
New Way
Christopher
Anna Anderson
America
Louis Petersen
Norway
Carl Anderson
Ole Olson
Henry
Clarence
Leslie
Andrew
George
Godron
Caroline
Late President's Daughter Speaks on International Relations
Mrs. Francis Bowes Sayre daughter of the late President Woodrow Wilson spoke on International Relationships at a Concord gathering held at 26 Lexington road. She has long advocated League of Nations entry and works with the YWCA student section, appearing under the Massachusetts Branch of the League of Nations Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Bowes
Jessie Wilson) Sayre
Woodrow Wilson
Edward H. James
Lexington Road
Sayre
League of Natons
Massachusetts
League of Nations Association
Marlboro sees surge in marriages as season peaks
Weekend weddings boost Marlboro marriage bureau figures with five ceremonies and twelve total applications this month. City Clerk records show three new intents over the weekend, including couples at Broad and Dudley streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Dan Cupid
Marlbond
Peter B. Murphy
W. Putnam
Eleanor M. Bonin
G. Roche
Hightang City
Dorothy Feverweather
Alfred W. Strang
Bertha May Colley
Dudley
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Terminal Co
Gas, Electric and Water Company
Nationalners and Trust Company
Piharm Comvati
Gasolline
Nashua Telegraph
Beneftt
Sudbury High
Board of Health and School Department
Isable Eee Ie Ool
Pt Hudson
Ato Gust
Germany
Heinrich Bruening
Hermann Dietrich
Wilhelm Groener Gower Se
Kurt Joel
Adolf Hitler
van Hindenbare
Bedford
Ae i
Clu
Concord Parent - Teacher Association
Herbert M. Gesner
Ikeague
Walter E. Fiske
E. Stanley Smith
Concord. Cooperative Bank
Free Church
Louis Peterson
St. War Tel
Wal. al
Betsy Ross
Betsy ‘Rost
AMERICAN SUPPLY _CO
Nason St
Magnai
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