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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1937
Page
4
Public notice and advertisement details from Concord Massachusetts include banking contact lines for Samuel G. Kent and Jackson R. Garrett, weekly Thursday descriptions, advertising rates at $1.50 per year, and postal designations. The fragment mentions second class matter status and August 25 1903 postal note.
The article stresses Fire Prevention Week with chief McElligott urging attention to safe exits during fires. It warns that two thirds of yearly dwelling fire deaths result from occupants not escaping and advises feeling door panels before opening and using alternate exits or calling for help. It also notes readers should know their local fire alarm box numbers and locations.
An Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports Amish and Mennonite leaders in East Lampeter Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania seek to block a 66250 Public Works Administration loan for a consolidated school. Their attorneys say their faith forbids accepting such a loan while some Americans praise government aid. A columnist notes political irony as President Roosevelt visits Canada and GOP members contemplate his residency.
The Editor argues Concord should choose the Thoreau street site for a proposed motion picture theatre. It cites better parking, ownership by local citizens, and a more attractive building asset as advantages over the Main street option, noting risks from out of town interests and funding concerns.
On Monday afternoon the Concord Woman's Club hosted Cleveland P Grant a noted ornithologist who presented an illustrated talk on Bird Behavior. Reels of moon pictures and colored slides illustrated wild bird habits and deer close ups. A large group of school children attended as guests of the club.
Miss Ella V Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred W Adams of 22 Brahms street Roslindale married Warren Bowering son of Mr and Mrs Henry J Bowering of 28 Cherry street Somerville in a October 12 ceremony at the brides home officiated by Rev Alfred J Barnard. The affair featured autumn decor white chrysanthemums and a reception followed by a wedding trip and residence at 26 Sudbury road Concord.
A letter from a Concord taxpayer argues for locating a proposed theatre in the business district on Mill Dam, contending a half mile away location would harm merchants and reduce home values on Middle Street Sudbury Road and Thoreau Street. The writer urges preserving residential areas from disruptive parking and noise.
Local notices cover social events and moves in Concord Massachusetts with details on visits from Chicago and New York, a Legion Auxiliary installation planned for November, a miscellaneous shower for Margaret McGann, a home sale by Frank W. Tucker, a parish association meeting, Thoreau group gathering, and correction commission statements on prisoner transfers. Also reported are a bankers association visit to Concord, Halloween plans by the Mothers Club, and a group transportation call for members.
Stanwood Puffer of Berlin earned his amateur pilot license under the new East Maitton inspector, first in town to be examined locally. West Acton's AE seq and Locke from Locke near Lowell progress toward private and transport licenses as several planes visit the port, including a Waco from Lt. Holbrook flying for Standard Oil.
An official Massachusetts study shows that 272 of 412 night fatalities were pedestrians. Among them an 82 year old, a 70 year old, and a 60 plus group died in circumstances of poor visibility, cloudy windshields, or low beam headlights. The piece urges caution for night pedestrians.
Hudson officials announced for the second night football game with Natick high at Riverside Park. Referee William Provenzani of Fitchburg linesman Richard Drummond of Worcester and umpire Walter Doc Gutteau of Bolton will officiate.
Evans unveils a new loan schedule as an experiment, not through legislation, cutting interest on a $300 loan to two and a half percent for half the balance. The order caps rates at three percent for $150 or less, two and a half percent on excess, with two percent on real estate equity loans and one percent on bank books lfe insurance and stocks or bonds. Governor Hurley says the plan aims for savings and fairness in lending.
Officials discuss concrete rate effects with aim to protect borrowers. Analysis notes a first month saving near 17 percent and about 10 percent overall, while bank commissions and lender jurisdiction keep rates under 12 percent per month. The commentary argues a one percent monthly cap could become the lowest feasible rate.
A fragment notes Sudbury residents summoned for jury duty in Middlesex County Court at Cambridge. The text mentions Mr and Mrs William B with friends at King Philip Heights and a visit by Jeanne Buxton to relate to friends in New London, with Joseph B Way Concorg 4 noted in the fragment.
A Young People group held a business meats social in the chapel evening. Officers listed include President Stone, vice President McMurtry, secretary, Priest, treasurer Donal.
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