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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1925
Page
6
The Marlboro Enterprise notices publication details including address at Liberty Street Marlboro Massachusetts and weekly schedule. It lists subscription rates and advertising policy while noting multiple regional and national representatives and a disclaimer on typographical errors.
The National Federation of Federal Employees seeks a 1600 dollar annual minimum wage for federal workers and possible federal pay raises and shorter hours. They may push Congress next winter to authorize and broaden pay scales for clerks and skilled staff amid rising living costs.
Readers consider why gasoline prices vary across regions. The piece notes independents underselling rates and questions price cuts by others. It urges motorists to seek the facts behind the war while many will just enjoy temporary savings.
A school cadet corps in England sent a courteous reply to the Prince of Wales after receiving his message, only to have it returned stamped Ad dress Unknown. The piece notes the Post Office's use of such stamps and the flood of mail celebrities endure as fame grows.
An athletic club promotes sun exposure as science using an open roof as a sun deck. Members wear no clothing, claiming health benefits from actinic rays. The practice mirrors the rising vogue of swimming in scant costume, with both genders adopting minimal attire.
A sociologist in Chicago says deaths from alcohol poisoning in the past two years are not more numerous than before prohibition. He notes records in Cook County show few more fatalities and says recent alcohol deaths involve mainly down-and-out hoboes, challenging anti prohibition arguments. The French army shifts from the Ruhr toward the Riff with little expectation of gains.
An informal note discusses Montreal electricians forbidding swearing at work and wonders how other trades like plumbers and truck drivers manage. It mentions a New Jersey congressman boasting about an umbrella for 45 years and questions naval budget cuts and balloon tires. The piece quips on the Golden Rule and enforcement.
Concord Junction residents host visitors and movers with multiple relocations. Nash touring car purchased by J W Hennessey. families move to Waltham and Springfield. Miss Mary Loring joins Atlas Plywood Corp. while Miss Loring remains ill in Cambridge. A parade of visitors from Gloucester Lawrence and Dorchester, trips to Nova Scotia, and a festive welcome for Mr Condon and party near Hogan's Spa conclude the notes.
Mrs John MacDonald formerly of Ward died after ill health and lived with her daughter Mrs Geo Reed in Concord Junction last spring. Funeral was held Saturday at St Julia's Church Weaton with high Mass of requiem by Rev M J Sweeney. Burial in Calvary Cemetery Waltham. Survived by daughter Mrs George Reed and son Angus. Bearers included Alexander MacEachern and John Smith.
Marred text notes Paul Kelly of Bedford and Isabelle Doren of Aus among weekend visitors. Mr and Mrs McGrathard hosted at Onset while Fred Green and family visited friends in Concord. Samuel Prince's family returned from a two week vacation at the Redeb.
The annual Grange fair will be held on the 29th and 30th with prizes across numerous categories. Out of town judges will be brought in to assess entries and award winnings.
R B Moore and family return from Salisbury Beach cottage. H Hall, F R Knowl Jons and G Gould return home after days at Five Islands. John McCarthy and family back from a week at Swift's Beach Wareham. Annie F Kinsley returns from Scituate. Mr and Mrs Arthur F Blanchard complete a work tour of Vermont and New Hampshire.
The Rev Edward J McLaughlin longtime curate of Our Lady Help of Christians church in Concord Junction has been transferred effective August 1 1926 to St Mary's church Randolph. Known as Father Mac he built strong ties with the community and mentored the youth including a noted Littleiputian ball team. His departure leaves a sense of sadness across the town as parishioners bid farewell to a trusted priest.
The Rev Francis Shields, present curate to Randolph, will come to Concord Junction as such of Help of Christians Church parish for future service.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania the mining region sees miners emerge from coal pits into streetwear as they fear a hard winter. Many head to seek work elsewhere while others wander the summer resort area in collegiate clothes.
Roy W Rxtworth leaves Middend Water Company to train with the State Constabulary. The West Concord schools re-
Mr and Mrs Lewly announce the birth of their first son born Wednesday in this town. Marcy was formerly Lyon of this town and is the proud father.
Cheater Cadman owns a new Chrysler coupe while the Wheeler Ex is described as a new two ton IT business. Chevigny Barthei visited town on Sunday. Henry wage is reported on vacationing to Canada. Rd O'Connell from the Maribor region started on Wednesday making a motor trip to coast and back.
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