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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1946
Page
11
An analysis cites scarce skilled teachers, low pay, and unstable federal support, warning that underfunded public schools erode democratic renewal. Experts urge federal aid, teacher programs, and community action to restore the school system’s central role in democracy.
A Moscow dispatch notes the censor allowed Drew Middleton to compare Tlya Ehrenburg's United States articles with Lewis Carroll. The piece cites Alice in Wonderland imagery to illustrate cultural satire and questions if the censor would accept such a remark.
An opaque parody compares hogs and cattle care with politics and asks about politeness. It notes the Archbishop of Canterbury telling motorcycle escorts he enjoyed passing through red lights and quips that a traffic cop could guide a bishop through the eye of a needle.
Concord Major Samuel Schulitz formerly of Engineers US Army on terminal leave spoke to the Concord Rotary Club about Allied Military Government experiences in Germany. President Fred T. Boyd led the business session and a luncheon was hosted by Past President Thomas L. Sanborn.
A rally in Marlboro backed Governor Councillor Otis M Whitney for another term. Over 200 attended at St Jean's hall where Whitney delivered an excellent speech. John Bigelow chaired the Marlboro Republican program. Earlier Whitney served as parade marshal in the Stonetown Welcome celebration.
Dr. R Fulton Johnston wins an 18 hole golf tournament at Concord Country Club with Charles B Johnson second. Middlesex School opens grid season by beating Andover Seconds 12 to 0, with all scores by Mark Rainsford. Faith Donaldson defeats Jean Dor in women singles at Concord Country Club.
Five years ago the Bedford Progressive Club defeated Our Lady's of Westford to win a local nine title. In 1941 Shaw Shawn Valley Baseball crown is noted. Hopkinton edged Concord High 7-6 as Will LaHiff scored the lone touchdown for locals.
West Concord resident Ralph Stetson a former Army Motor Mechanics School instructor at Fort Devens opens a carburetor shop at McKellar Motors in West Concord. He specializes in carburetors and has long served Concord garages. Stetson has been active in local scouting and is now Cub Scout Master of Pack 49.
Miss Phyllis Starbuck of 52 High Street South Acton who studied at Radcliffe College and Katharine Gibbs School has taken a position at Amherst College in Amherst. The piece notes the U S spans about 3000 miles east to west and 2000 miles north to south by rail.
West Concord announces sincere thanks to friends for kindness shown after the sorrowful loss of Major Michael J. Dee. Gratitude is extended to local military and fraternal organizations for their respect and affection in his memory.
It is estimated that Americans spend about 4 billion dollars annually on ball games, movies and other forms of recreation.
Concord report that Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers returned from Washington after pursuing action to ease a severe meat shortage. In the capital she met amputee veterans who thanked her for a bill aiding handicapped veterans with automobiles and presented a model car as a token.
A Gary Indiana ordinance recommended by the American Magazine bans riding a streetcar or attending a theater within four hours after eating garlic. This unusual constraint reflects public health or nuisance concerns cited in the article.
Concord Lodge 212 IOOF will conduct an initiatory degree for its candidates Thursday evening at Odd Fellows hall under Noble Grand Albert H. Smith and officers. Last Thursday Acton Lodge and West Boylston members earned degrees. public installation of officers on Thursday October 31 at IOOF hall will install J Reginald Perry as noble grand with his wife Flor.
Perry will be installed as noble grand of the Rebekahs in a joint ceremony with other officers. Members gather to mark the leadership change and honor the occasion with ceremonial duties.
The six year old Gladys Mary Papkee, daughter of ward A. Papkee and Gladys Dustin Papkee, died in Concord last Thursday. Her Mass of the Angels was sung at St. Clement's Church in West Somerville. Arthur Motter Lamb provided organ music for the funeral of Allen French at First Parish Unitarian Church last Wednesday. The King's Daughters opened their Fall meeting at First Parish Church vestry on Tuesday.
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