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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1935
Page
4
Fragmentary text appears to be a mailing and publication notice for Marlboro Massachusetts The snippet references Liberty Street Marlboro Second Class Matter Mass post office and lists Concord Sadbury Acton Bedford and a 1879 act designation This indicates a local newspaper issued under postal and regulatory labels with regional towns mentioned
An essay reviews President Wilson's neutrality warnings during World War I and Edward M. House remarks. It discusses war era diplomacy, dangers of economic ties to Italy and Ethiopia, and a cultural shift seen as a new leaf in American history.
Discussion emphasizes adding driving as an elective in schools and directing a portion of state motor revenue to road safety. Improvements include the Delaware highway department’s plan to reduce fog hazard in mountainous areas, signaling a shift toward heightened public vigilance on traffic risks.
The article notes higher vehicle speeds due to better cars and equipment, attributing rising death and accident rates more to drivers than gadgets. It discusses measures like mind-control gadgets, yellow lines on foggy roads, and safety education as part of official road safety concerns.
Wellesley High overwhelmed Concord High 5 to 1 in the girls field hockey game at Wellesley on Friday. Concord's second team lost 2 to 1 despite a late effort.
Adult education series begins November 7 and runs weekly through December 19 in Concord High School with diverse offerings. Courses include Spanish, driving care, art appreciation, health talks, cooking, woodworking, rug making, interior decorating, plays and stage, and lectures by local professionals. Early enrollment via the Principal's office urged with a small enrollment fee covering all sessions.
Corinthian Lodge A F and A M held its first meeting under new officers at the Masonic Temple in Concord. Wor. Ralph Hemenway presided, with Wor. Robert F Charles installed as organist by Wor. Warren B Goddard. A brief memorial for William Davis Cross and Sigurd Irving Ring was conducted.
Members of the Acton Men's Club attended services at the Congregational Church last Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Charles B Smith and family returned from their Fall trip through Vermont and New Hampshire. Miss Plora Reed spent a weekend at Hyannis on the Cape. The Harvest Supper by the Woman's Aid was well attended and served plentiful dishes. Mr. Ernest Washburne chaired the supper with Mrs. Rena Balor as vice chair. A rare musical interlude featured Mrs. Frances Whitcomb of Acton singing.
Sudbury reports four public school pupils from two Jenovah's families. The elder child in each family does not salute the flag. Lynn expelled one J. W. boy who refused the salute and Saugus reports seven J. W. pupils ordered to salute by the School Committee.
Marie Terese Maynard three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Elson underwent a hip operation this week at the Children’s Hospital. Local church groups plan a turkey supper November 2 for the flower fund with Mrs George Gutteridge chairing. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Spurrell of Fairfield Street Friday. Mrs Phillip Weston of Reading visited her mother Mrs Mary Cook of Acton Street. The weekly VFW whist party was held at VFW headquarters with prizes awarded to several local residents. Reverend Jacob Rinta of the Finnish Congregational Church attended the Eastern Finnish Congregational Conference in Wear Parish Maine as a speaker. Mr and Mrs William Kangas of East Street hosted a party at Parker Street Hall for their recent marriage, with gifts including a purse of money.
Word has been received of the death in Huston Texas in October of Mrs Gladys Boeske Waites daughter of Emil Boeske of this town She leaves a husband and one son a sister Elizabeth Kruse a brother William Boeske of Huston and her father and two brothers Edward and Louis of Maynard and a sister Mrs Lena McQuade of Lawrence
The article describes Indian medicine pipes decorated with buffalo, ducks and elk figures. Each pipe was chosen to seek the corresponding game before a hunt, the elk pipe for elk, the duck pipe for ducks, and the buffalo pipe for buffalo.
In compliance with Section 40 Chapter 590 of the Acts of 1908 we announce an application for a duplicate bank book to replace Book No 10634 Sidney E McCleary Treasurer Oct 16 23 20.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex probate court issues license to sell real estate of James R. Cole late of Acton. Objectors must file written appearance before 10 am November 8 1935, return day of citation. John C. Leggat Esquire First Judge and Loring P. Register. Oct 14 16 23 30
The text notes an Emerson meeting at five o'clock with Roger Greeny of covenance speaking. Rev John Nicol Mark of Ari ington will preside at the laymen gathering. Details are unclear due to OCR issues.
Trinity Church Concord Massachusetts lists services on Sunday October 20 with 8 am Holy Communion 9 30 am Church school and 11 am Morning Prayer and the rector emeritus Rev Charles Russell Peck expected to preside followed by additional activities at Stated times.
A large afternoon gathering at the Girl Scout Community House attended a timely talk on Woman's Share in Government by Congressman Mrs Edith Nourse Rogers of Lowell. A social hour and tea followed the program. The annual meeting of the Garos Oe wae NS Oe.
Mrs. Helena Murphy captured the golf tournament at the Ladies' Golf Club held yesterday afternoon at Maynard Country Club. Arley Lawrence and Mrs. Lawrence attended the Columbus Day banquet hosted by Concord Council with Maynard Council K of C. John Sheridan relocated to 11 Parker Street.
Ed Sims announces the opening of a new dance school in Maynard with lessons starting Monday October 21 at Cooperative Hall. Private sessions run 2 to 4 pm and group classes 4 to 6 pm offering tap acrobatic ballet and modern dance.
Harold Wilcox defeated Roy Len on Brooke Street courts yesterday to claim the Maynard senior tennis championship title.
Mary Cheney was elected president of Maynard Post V.F.W. Auxiliary at a Monday night meeting at V.F.W. headquarters. Mary Flannery was chosen senior vice president along with Ethel Thane as junior vice president Catherine Mattson as treasurer Margaret Hird as chaplain Mary Wright as conductor Mary Fowler as guard Sophie Walsh as trustee. An award of five dollars was given to Helen Smith of Water Town.
Harold N Barnard is described with his mother Mary Barnard of Cambridge and the address 23 Tranmore Street. The item notes contact with all he came in contact with.
A gypsy letter to the Countryman describes Wales as a land of intrigue and ghosts. The writer claims the country is a natural home of spirits and goblins and notes peculiar local traits such as one fifth of men allegedly being preachers.
Turkeys raised to roost in tall trees offer two benefits for growers. High roosts deter theft as market-aged birds become hard to steal, while restless birds resist intruders. Most of the flock roosts high, with a few heavies on lower branches. A thief climbing a tree would trigger alarm and noise, alerting the owner.
A Missouri Farmer notes wind puffs in chickens arise from minor injuries when air collects under the skin. Pricking the puff with a needle to release air often relieves it. cases vary and repeated treatment over several days may be needed.
Farmers note that late cock erels especially Leghorns often fail to bring profit at sale. Late hatched birds require less care, grow sooner, and can be stored for winter meals, offering meat on hand and potential savings.
The Missouri Farmer reports poultrymen believe paralysis in poultry stems from a microscopic tape worm spread by flies attracted to milk fed to chickens. While milk is blamed for attracting flies, experts say milk alone does not cause the ailment.
Eight to ten week old broiler chicks should be kept in a confined house with limited exercise and fed a fattening ration. The mixture includes cracked corn ground oats without hulls some wheat millet seed bran mush cooked potatoes and bread crumbs once or twice daily with meat scrap sour milk buttermilk grit and charcoal available.
A poul tryman urges roosting setups for young birds to reduce crowding and help chicks settle. He claims these roosts pay for themselves many times over by guiding birds to perch and preventing the chaos of crowding on the floor as flocks grow.
A fragment notes a renowned washroom center located in subterranean passages under a city. The passage hints at an unusual landmark with historic intrigue and a hidden public utility. The text is terse and lacks full context.
A report notes the Concord Masons joined members of the 10th Lowell Masonic District for a pilgrimage to the Masonic Home at Chariton yesterday. The Trinity Church Aid Society held its annual fair at the Girl Scout Community House with a large attendance.
Sunday services listed for October include church school at 9 60 am and morning worship at 10 46 am. The Young People’s Club meets at 7 pm with James Naylor presiding. A recital under Hubbard Street group is set for Friday October 25 at 8 pm chaired by Mrs Charles H Towle with Miss Marjorie Thurlow participating.
Mrs Harry B Little and Mr and Mrs Little hosted Miriam Little at Concord Country Club for her first coming out. Ruby Newman provided music and flowers adorned the decorations. Miriam wore creamy satin with yellow orchids while her mother wore violet crepe and the family flowers included lavender orchids. Whitney Cook and David B Little led ushers at the event with an ushers dinner before the canoe at the Little residence.
The Acton Woman's Club opened its series with an artists event as members applauded. Future meetings include guest speakers from West Acton and talks on current events, education, and local topics with committee chairmen named.
Bekah Lodge prepared for an installation with Concord Lodge on October 17 in Odd Fellows Hall West Acton.
A fragmentary description notes a pre Abrahamite carved frog artifact from around 2000 B C, acquired by a museum. The piece shows delicate engraving on white stone, with grooves rubbed to shade the body and limbs, indicating high artistry from an early civilization.
An unclear passage notes robber flies and bumbiphees destroying other flies and larvae that live in soil or decaying matter. It mentions larvae preying on beetles, with remnants of a family or Testudes a fragment.
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