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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1930
Page
4
Fragmented OCR notes reference Marlboro Massachusetts Post Office actions dated August 26 1903 under the 1879 Congress with subscription rates. The readable fragment cleaves to a notice style but lacks complete context or clear action.
The Detroit News says President Hoover will avoid discussing prohibition in upcoming speeches and has not sent policy pages to state Republican conventions. It argues he should enforce dry laws as chief executive and party leader, with nine of fourteen state platforms endorsing strict enforcement. The piece contrasts optimism and unemployment, urging clear thinking on relief efforts and census tracking of joblessness.
The passages describe multiple downturns with fixed durations: a 12 month span in several instances, a 10 month decline during the 1907 panic, a 15 month drop in the 1918 14 depression, and a 12 month postwar low before noting this current period had lasted 14 months.
The New York World argues the United States should export helium to Britain and other nations following the B-101 airship crash. It criticizes hydrogen use and cites Admiral Moffett calling to lift peace time export bans to aid those pursuing nonflammable inflation for airships.
Miss Edith Woodward of Winthrop guests of cousins in Acton. The Acton Grange plans a Hallowe en party with Ed Andrews and Nautical Garden orchestra on October 31 at the town hall. George A Richardson named Supervising District Deputy Grand Regent of the Royal Arcanum and organizing a joint installation at Concord. Miss Elizabeth Hinckley of Hyannis visits. Clarence N Goward plans Daytona Beach winter home. Roland Flagg dies in auto crash. Acton sends sympathy. Mary H Lothrop and mother depart for Interlachen Florida winter home.
Acton High traveled to Framingham and suffered a 14 to 0 defeat. Framingham used strong passing and laterals to dominate, with Maloney and Benjamin scoring. Acton showed defense but weak offense, repeatedly punting. key Framingham players Stevens Thompson and Barrows starred on defense and offense.
A fragment lists players with last names and positions such as Coombs Condon Cunningham Barrows Stevens Framingham Benjamin Graham Porter Ferullo Lytle Wentworth Rosenelli Maloney Riordan Dunn Cunningham. No clear event details or dates are provided.
Concord First Church of Christ Scientist lists Sunday service and Sunday school at 10 45 am with a Wednesday testimony meeting at 7 46 pm Reading room hours 2 to 5 pm weekdays excluding holidays The Lesson Sermon topic Everlasting Punishment for November 2 includes Micah 7 18 19 and a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
Matrons and maids of Wayland and Sudbury organize a Tap Dancing class for the coming winter season. The indoor sport promises exercise and a chance to wear pretty clothes. Class meets this evening at the Wayland Country Club, with Albert Haynes in charge.
The South Sudbury Memorial Congregational church hosted a Friday supper and entertainment in its social hall. About 100 parishioners braved a storm and enjoyed a decorated table set dinner served by maidens. The program featured a Whitecipple sketch, musical numbers, a joke act, and a weighing machine interlude, followed by sale tables and a profitable grab bag.
Bedford was badly beaten Sunday afternoon as Somerville Carlisle of Somerville won 18 to 0 on Page Field. Next Sunday Bedford A C. will face Billet ta Town at 2:80 p.m. on Page Field. Nearby notes mention moves and visits from Hillside Ave and North Road. A hunting accident involving Joseph Jamine in North Woburn was reported.
The death of Mrs. Bessie Biern wife of William Biern of Hancock Street followed a sudden illness at a party last Saturday night and she died early Sunday morning. She was born May 27 1893 in Concord daughter of John M Isner and the late Jane Isner married in June 1923 and lived mainly in Bedford. Funeral services were held at her home with Rev Frank Thompson officiating. She leaves her husband two brothers Henry and Ernest and a sister Frances. Also notes on local clubs and a school infantile paralysis update.
A large Concord gathering heard a strong defense of the 18th Amendment and opposition to repealing the state enforcement act. Speakers Elmer E. Spear and B Farnham Smith argued that drinking has fallen since prohibition and urged continued enforcement under federal and state laws. The event closed with a benediction by Rev. George L. Thurlow.
Robert W. Carter president of the Concord Board of Trade and owner of Carter Furniture Co. has had a nervous breakdown and is resting at his home on Highland street.
Mrs Martha D Rich of Juniper Hill farm Summer street announced the marriage of her nephew Edward Russell Stone to Marguerite Dutchd of Cleveland in Buffalo New York on October 18 The couple are their guest A Triduum for All Souls Day begins at St Bridget s on Friday and continues to Monday Nov 37 A special All Souls requiem vesper at St Casimir s next Sunday evening
Woodbury Hale elected president of the newly organized group with Hale, purchasing agent, leading an officers team including Robert Sullivan as vice president and Wendell E. Scott as treasurer. Directors and company appointees are named as part of the effort to foster employee welfare and advancement.
Special services planned for All Saints Day at St Bridget and nearby parishes. church times include 9 o'clock services at St Bridget with other churches holding morning and evening prayers Saturday November 1 with additional services at St Casimir and St Mir's at 5 45 and 8 am.
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