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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1932
Page
1
Publication detail for The Weekly Enterprise based in Marlboro Massachusetts with address 16 Abberty Street. It notes Wednesday issues and post office classification as second class matter and lists distribution areas including Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford and others.
The article notes Samuel Insull fleeing to Europe from Paris to Attieng, a move that has shifted public sentiment from sympathy after his empire collapsed to concern over his attempt to dodge extradition treaties.
The piece contrasts a hair trigger, easily offended person with a cheerful forgiving type. It notes the former’s many faults and few friends, and praises steady businesslike conduct. It discusses youth facing illnesses as adventures and hints at church commitment through a member who rarely attends but pledges belief.
The Young Cooperators held the first whist party at United Coop Block Main street with prizes awarded to Reino Rakkonen Richard Lawson Mrs Fred Newman Mrs Gertrude Bakun Mrs Tobin Mrs Mary Kukula Mrs Nathan Crowther Agnes Anderson Waino Ojalehto Ethel Lowney and Mrs Hazel House. A second session is planned for next Monday night. Vocals by Miss Evelyn Cole Mrs Marguerite Smith and Charles Manty will be heard at a concert Saturday at Arthur Jeffries school in Boston. Mr Jeffries led a local vocal class last year and returns this season per Miss Ovle.
West Concord minister Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone will address an audience on Boston Common next Sunday afternoon under the Massachusetts Federation of Churches. Mrs Frank L Garland has closed her Elm street home and moved to live with her son Chauncy Garland in Naugatuck Conn. She will be missed by many friends in the community.
At the Girl Scout Community House the Concord Woman's Club meets Monday afternoon October 24. Mr. Ernest Stock will speak on Modern Art. Visitor from last week is Abert F. Payson Jr. and Harvard freshmen Edward Motley Jr. and Thomas Edmands are dorm mates.
Annursnac Grange schedules an entertaining program for Monday evening following its meeting in Warner Hall. The event aims to provide varied entertainment for attendees and neighbors.
The Concord Parent Teacher Association held a Monday evening meeting in the high school auditorium with President Frank J. Googins presiding. Superintendent Wells A. Hall outlined the value of mechanical arts domestic arts art music and physical training while department heads detailed aims and work. Principal J. Vey Merrill spoke on guidance and library work with attentive audience. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. William H. Dee and the refreshments committee.
Mrs. T. Mott Shaw of Garfield road acted as hostess for the Walking Club gathering. On Monday after lunch the members walked through the beautiful woods.
The surprise marriage of Benjamin F. Parker Jr. of 139 Howestreet Marlboro and Miss Eilen Walet of Maynard was announced by the groom’s mother. They wed in Jersey City on October 4 with Rev. Father Callahan officiating. The couple returned home to 189 Howe street Marlboro to reside with the groom’s parents.
Marlboro group to meet in Preston block to arrange attendance at the Massachusetts Republican club rally in Sudbury Friday. Chairman Winfield Temple to preside at tonight's session.
Funeral service for George H. LaFleur will be held at his home 15 Maplewood Avenue and mass at Immaculate Conception Church at 10 o clock Thursday morning. F A McGill Funeral Director in charge.
State House Boston October 14 Henry F Long commissioner of corporations and taxation announced the September gasoline use for propulsion of motor vehicles in Massachusetts at 49 883 000 gallons. At three cents a gallon the excise tax yields 1 496 490 to the Commonwealth Treasury.
The Marlboro Water Board again deferred action on a request by the Marlboro Fish and Game Association to allow fishing in Lake Williams and Millham. The next meeting is set for November 7 after prior discussions on October 8, with members indicating continued division on restrictions. Mrs. John Olson and Mrs. John Ruble attended the North Middlesex District conference at the United Church in Shirley on October 4.
P A Jensen's fox hound Chile won the fox hound field trials at the Canobie Fish and Game Club dog carnival held at Rockingham Park on Sunday October 16. Thirty eight hounds started at 6 am and the hunt ended at 10 am. Chile is two and a half years old. sire Lane's Alex Hayden and dam Trophe Kennel Guess. Jensen, a longtime judge and Bench committee member at the Acton Fair in September, competed for the first time this season.
At a Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting in Marlboro officials organized the Marlboro Branch of the Allied Veterans Association. The board of officers was installed with Stillman P. Wood acting president and George H Brigham honorary president. Officers include Chesley McKenzie, Charles F McCarthy, Rep. Stephen A Manning, Ralph Ricciuti, Dean Reynolds, and an executive committee with several members. The group's goal is to oppose the National Economy League.
State House Boston October 15 Governor Joseph B Fly and Republican rival Lieutenant Governor William S Youngman plan one of the most vigorous campaigns in Commonwealth history. Both open campaign HQs in Boston with radio blitzes and tours. Smith to speak at Boston Arena October 27. Cook to mail 1.8 million voter pamphlets on October 20.
Mrs Arthur E Smith and her daughters Barbara and Doris visited New York to bid farewell to Mrs Selma Swickert and Otto Swickert sailing on the SS Hamburg to Europe. The West Concord Girl Scouts hosted a well attended dance at Harvey Wheeler School with Julia Dee providing music and Mrs Ivan D Servais overseeing the event.
Willow Rebekah Lodge met in Odd Fellows Hall West Concord on Monday evening with Mrs Edith M Bailey presiding for the first time as noble grand A social with Halloween games followed Mrs Josephine Pearce vice grand in charge A penny sale was decided for the next meeting on November 7.
A nostalgic domestic snippet details peaches and apples preserves with spice actions and oven processing steps. It lists ingredients for peach preserving and apple butter, plus spiced grapes with boiling times and canning guidance for safe storage.
Hudson's arena hosts a Friday night main bout as Go Is Arranged presents Reg Siki the Abyssinian champion vs Rex Smith the Michigan Wildcat in a two out of three falls match. The card also features a semi final with Kentucky’s Jack Taylor and Louisville’s The Kentucky Kids, plus three preliminary bouts. Rex Smith, a 6 ft 2 in 210 lb University of South Dakota alumnus, brings a wide athletic background and has built a high winning percentage in western bouts already gaining attention in New England.
Ivan Stone son of Mr and Mrs Earl Stone underwent emergency appendicitis surgery at Concord hospital Monday night after attending school as usual that day.
At 6 p m Sunday October 23 a meeting of the church young people precedes reorganization of the Christian Endeavor society. At 6 30 an informal worship service with no address by Rev Warren Prince Landers on A Study in Retreat. Last Sunday’s attendance was good and the song service led by Harold A Merriam, plus Landers address, was enjoyable.
Readers are invited to send cookery questions to Miss Darling via this newspaper for answers through the column or by personal letter.
Probate Court in Middlesex cites heirs and creditors to show cause why Lauren C. G. Kingman of Concord should be granted letters of administration without bond. Hearing set Oct 27 1932 at 10 am in Cambridge with public notice in Concord Enterprise for three weeks.
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